{"id":2797,"date":"2021-05-14T21:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T21:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/basecamp\/?p=2797"},"modified":"2021-06-21T20:22:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T20:22:24","slug":"pxg-minneapolis-store-manager-earns-spot-on-team-at-2021-pga-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/the-range\/news\/pxg-minneapolis-store-manager-earns-spot-on-team-at-2021-pga-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"PXG MINNEAPOLIS STORE MANAGER EARNS SPOT ON TEAM OF 20 FOR THE 2021 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PXG Minneapolis Store Manager, Derek Holmes, secured a spot on the coveted Team of 20 after sinking a 30-foot putt on the 18th<\/sup> hole during the PGA Championship qualifier. Holmes will make his PGA TOUR debut at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina on May 20.
 
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imagine from a tour caliber golfer. Between fatherhood, family and work, Holmes says his training consisted of hitting balls in the PXG Minneapolis<\/a> fitting bays after hours. \u201cWith a two-year old at home and a booming PXG store to manage, it\u2019s been a grind to find time to commit to the game. I feel fortunate to work with PXG. They\u2019ve provided me the space, support, and tools to dial-in my game,\u201d said Holmes. \u201cThis is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play among the best and I am grateful to not only have PXG in my bag, but also in my corner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud of the feat Derek has accomplished.  That he did so while being a leader at PXG impresses me even more. He\u2019s got grit and guts, and a tremendous amount of passion,\u201d PXG founder and CEO Bob Parsons<\/a> shared. \u201cWe wish him all the luck in the world in his first PGA TOUR start!\u201d

In his debut, Holmes will play among the ranks of PXG Professional Staff<\/a> members like Joel Dahmen, Jason Kokrak, and Zach Johnson.

\u201cI am looking forward to being on the inside of the ropes, rather than spectating from the outside,\u201d said Holmes. \u201cMy plan is to soak it all in and enjoy the experience.\u201d

Also joining Holmes on the Team of 20 is Ben Polland, PXG National Staff Member based at Shooting Star Golf Club.

PXG is thrilled to be able to support them as they compete against the world\u2019s best.

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