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TURTLE BAY: ALOHA SECTION AIG HAWAII PGA CLASSIC

March 14, 2008 - Turtle Bay Golf

HONOLULU, HI - The Aloha Section PGA is pleased to announce the 32nd Annual AIG Hawaii PGA Classic to be held at Turtle Bay Resort, Friday, March 14, 2008. AIG Hawaii is again title sponsor of the event. Every year the tournament draws an amazing 300 participants with teams competing on both the Arnold Palmer and George Fazio Courses.

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