This week the PGA of America named longtime V1 Pro instructor Mike Bender as 2009 National Teacher of the Year. This PGA of America accolade is the highest singular honor that can be earned by a golf instructor. Congratulations to Mike Bender and his staff at the Mike Bender Golf Academy located at Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Florida. To learn more about Mike Bender and his academy, visit www.mikebender.com.