Ken Duke Surprises Coach Bob Toski with Championship Trophy at St. Andrews Country Club

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11 Oct, 2013, 19:58 GMT

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Duke met with legendary PGA Tour Professional and teacher Bob Toski at St. Andrews Country Club to celebrate Duke's victory as 2013 PGA Travelers Tour Champion. Toski won the award 60 years prior in 1953 and was honored to share this victory again with student, Ken Duke, the oldest first-time winner on the PGA Tour.

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Ken Duke and legendary golf coach Bob Toski celebrate 2013 PGA Traveler's Cup Champion win. The pair met for a photo op at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida where they began their teacher/student relationship four years ago. Duke and Toski are pictured at the St. Andrews Country Club Lakeside Pub with the same trophy Toski won 60 years ago in 1953. The pair frequently use the St. Andrews golf practice facilities, including their state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center. (PRNewsFoto/St. Andrews Country Club) (PRNewsFoto/ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB)

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Their relationship began four years ago during a special Pro–Am for members at St. Andrews C.C. While sharing tips with club members, Duke approached Toski about coaching him.

In 1982 Toski was St. Andrews first Golf Director and his high level of teaching contributed to St. Andrews reputation for golf instruction. St. Andrews is the only club in South Palm Beach County offering a state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center.

Craig D. Martin C.C.M., St. Andrews C.O.O/G.M. said, "At St. Andrews we take pride in our teaching fundamentals and the amenities we offer to enhance our member's golf skills. Our commitment is to be not only an amazing golfing facility but also a great place to learn to improve your game. Bob Toski is an iconic guru in golf instruction. He is legendary and remains an integral part of our teaching strategy at St. Andrews. He continues to give lessons at our club, which is another reason why St. Andrews is a special place to play golf."

About St. Andrews Country Club

St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, a resident-only Platinum Club of America and Emerald Club of America internationally recognized for magnificent estate residences. The Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design®. The Golf Performance Center features an indoor hitting bay, private practice area, V1 Digital Coaching System, FlightScope Launch Monitor® and Callaway Golf® branded club fitting area. The Club includes 15 clay tennis courts, full service spa, fitness center and a 125,000 square foot Clubhouse. The Clubhouse provides unequalled culinary delights, year-round social calendar, views of lakes, fountains, fairways and manicured greens. St. Andrews has played host to numerous PGA golf exhibitions led by touring pros such as Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, and is the home course to resident LPGA Touring Professional Morgan Pressel. For more information, visit www.standrewscc.com.