Jewish Golfer To Compete in PGA Event at Angeles National Golf Club After Being Banned Last Year After Filing Discrimination Claim

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 16, 2011 -- Jewish golfer, Wade Morris, of Van Nuys, California, is set to compete in the pre-qualifier for the PGA's Northern Trust Tournament at Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland, California, on February 9, 2011.

Last year, management at Angeles National Golf Club ejected Morris when he appeared for the practice round that is provided to competitors in PGA events, and again on the day he was set to compete. About two months prior to the 2010 tournament, Wade Morris had filed a complaint of discrimination with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH"), claiming that he had been subjected to discrimination on the account of his religion by the management of Angeles National Golf Club.

Since last year's PGA event at Angeles National Golf Club, at least five other former employees have filed complaints of discrimination with the DFEH. Morris, and four others, have since filed lawsuits in Los Angeles Superior Court against Angeles National Golf Club and its management.

Angeles National Golf Club is believed to be owned by billionaire Minoru Itsutani. Itsutani is the one-time owner of Pebble Beach Golf Club,

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