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Pro ViewOfficial Colorado PGA NewsletterA Monthly Review of Colorado PGA Professionals’ Activities
April 2014
Whats inside?Fox Hill Club Pro Am Recap
50 for 50 - Senior Division
Country Club Digital Network
Junior Golf Best Practices
PGA H.O.P.E.
@theBuzz
PAT Schedule
Much More...
#GetInWhereYouFitInWhat works for you and your facility?
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Colorado PGAOfficersBarry Milstead, PGA President | 2012-2014
Leslie Core-Drevecky, PGA Vice-President | 2013-2014
Ty Thompson, PGA Secretary | 2013-2014
Tim Lollar, PGA Hon. President | 2013-2014
Eddie Ainsworth, PGA Executive Director
Board of DirectorsJeff Carlson, PGA 2014-2016Matt Cohen, PGA 2013-2015Jim Hajek, PGA 2013-2014Kyle Heyen, PGA 2012-2014George Kahrhoff, PGA 2014Charles ‘Vic’ Kline, PGA Past District 9 DirectorCathy Matthews-Kane, PGA 2013-2015Steve Patterson, PGA 2013-2015Ben Welsh, PGA 2014-2016Shawn Wills, PGA 2014-2016
West Chapter PresidentDarren Szot, PGA
Independent DirectorTheo Gregory
ContentsExecutive Director Message
3 Spring Means New Beginnings!
4 Growth of the Game Grants 5 Spring Meeting Recap
Tournaments
6 Wherry Wins The Fox Hill Club Pro Am 6 Match Play Championships
6 50 for 50
7 Country Club Digital Network
Junior Golf
8 Junior Golf Update
8 Best Practices
9 Golf in Schools Training
9 Junior Website Live
Player Development
10 Player Development Update
11 Golf Operations CPP Class
11 PGA HOPE
Player Development
12 Colorado PGA Certified Professionals Employment
13 Employment Update
Member Update
14 Member Update 15 Chip Shots
16 @The Buzz
West Chapter
18 West Chapter Spring Meeting Apprentice Relations
18 PAT Schedule
Weekly Videos
20 March 12
March 19
March 26
Sponsors
21 Sterling Cut Glass
22 Sheraton Steamboat Springs
Omaha Steaks Hole-in-One ProgramOmaha Steaks Hole-In-One program has been discon-tinued in 2014. After a successful outcome in 2013, Omaha Steaks will continue to support the Colorado PGA in other ways, and has chosen to discontinue the Hole-In-One steak certificates.
Thanks to all facilities that participated in the program last year.
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Spring Means New Beginnings!
It’s Springtime!! Each year I get excited about the hope that comes with Spring. The grass is starting to grow and turn green. The flower bulbs are starting to push up out of the ground, the sun rising is just a little extra special,
and of course if you’re a golfer the excitement that builds around The Masters!! It is with this excitement and anticipa-tion that our customers come to the golf course each and every day. They come looking for that perfect day with their friends, family, business associates. What a joy it is to be in this business! People come to us looking for fun, relaxation, and quality time with others!!!
Yes, golf is a business, but what a great business it is. We all have business goals, budgets and numbers to hit. We have to worry about the weather, both good and bad. Are we getting enough rain to keep our water costs down and our courses in good shape or are we getting to much poor weather to keep our customers away? Each of us have our own separate situations that we have to deal with. Each of us are unique and different individuals, and we manage different types of businesses within the golf business.
Our goal and mission here at the Colorado Section PGA is to help meet your individu-al needs and assist you in any way we can so you can provide that perfect day for your customers. The theme for our Spring Meeting was “#GetInWhereYouFitIn”. If you’re not certain about what type of programs, help and support we offer you as a PGA Member & Apprentice, please give us a call and we would be glad to come to your facility and sit down with you to discuss how we might be able to help you provide that perfect day.
Springtime is all about new beginnings. It is going to be another great year here in the Colorado Section where we (yes, we. Let’s all get out and play more this year), along with our customers, get to play golf on God’s most beautiful gardens. Where the every day or-dinary people, the men and women Colorado PGA Professionals, do extraordinary things to provide that perfect day!!
As always, please let us know if we can be of any service or assistance to you. Or if you just need a friend to play nine holes of golf with you at your facility or here at Bear Dance some afternoon, give one of us here a call. We would love to end our day in a perfect way by spending time with you.
All the Best!
Eddie Ainsworth, PGAExecutive DirectorColorado PGA
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Eddie Ainsworth, PGA Executive Director/CEO
[email protected] P (303) 996-1593 C (719) 761-6125
Keith Soriano, PGA Player Dev. Director
[email protected] P (303) 996-1590 C (720) 841-1006
Patrick Salva Mkt. and Com. Director
[email protected] P (303) 996-1597 C (303) 246-1007
Diane Plassmeyer Business Director
[email protected] P (303) 996-1595 C (720) 271-9660
Erin Diegel, PGA Junior Golf Director
[email protected] P (303) 996-1597 C (303) 667-3102
Justin Limon, PGA Tournament [email protected]
P (303) 996-1588 C (720) 390-1160
Kaye Grant Executive Assistant
[email protected] P (303) 996-1594
Colorado PGA Section Staff
Colorado PGA Foundation Growth of the Game Grants AvailableIf you are interested in being considered for a 2014 Colorado PGA Foundation Growth of the Game Grant, please submit an application to the Colorado PGA Foundation by Friday, April 18, 2014. Please click here to access the Application.
A PGA Member or Apprentice in good standing must submit the application on behalf of the facility in which the PGA Member or Apprentice is employed. Facilities are required to be registered on the Play Golf America website with the program in which funding is desired. Follow-up programs for program participants and Get Golf Ready Programs are strongly encouraged and must be listed on the Play Golf America website, as well. The Growth of the Game Grant Program will provide funding to assist with the costs of provid-ing instruction and course/facility access.
It is the mission of the Colorado PGA Foundation Growth of the Game Grant Program to provide financial assistance to facilities within the geographic boundaries of the Colorado Section PGA, that employ PGA Members or Apprentices in good standing, to develop and/or significantly enhance Growth of the Game programs that will attract and retain new golfers.
Please complete online application by Friday, April 18, 2014. For questions contact Colorado PGA, 303-681-0742, [email protected] or [email protected]
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Spring Meeting A Success!
Important Upcoming DatesApr 14 | Valley CC Pro-AmValley - Centennial, CO
Apr 18 | Deadline for Growth of the Game Grants
Apr 21 | Stroke Play #1Murphy Creek GC - Aurora, CO
Apr 28 | National Car Rental Colum-bine CC Pro-AmColumbine - Littleton, CO
May 1 | WC - Spring Business MeetingBookcliff CC - Grand Junction, CO
May 2 | WC - Bookcliff CC Pro-AmBookcliff CC - Grand Junction, CO
May 5 | Match Play Registration Deadline
May 5 | National Car Rental Lake-wood CC Pro-Am Lakewood CC - Lakewood, CO
May 12 | US Open Local QualifierThe Heritage at Westmoor
May 12 | US Open Local QualifierThe Broadmoor - West Course
May 13 | US Open Local QualifierCollindale Golf Course
May 13 | Pro-Pro-Pro ChampionshipFossil Trace - Golden, CO
May 19 | Myran Craig Pro-Pro Cham.Colorado GC - Parker, CO
May 21 | Fort Carson Ivy Pro AmCheyenne Shadows GC - Fort Car-son, CO
The Colorado PGA hosted their largest membership meeting on record when nearly 350 Members and Apprentices met at the 2014 Spring Membership Meeting at Pinehurst Country Club, Monday, March 24, 2014.
The meeting was highlighted by the election of three Members to the Board of Directors; Rick Ellefson, PGA head professional at The Club at Pradera, Scott Erwin, PGA director of golf at the Maroon Creek Club, and Jim Hajek, PGA head professional at Fossil Trace Golf Club.
The Education Seminar was made of up three pan-el discussions with the goal to encourage those in attendance to #GetInWhereYouFitIn. The discus-sions were on the following topics; Colorado PGA Junior Golf, ColoradoPGATeeTimes.com, and Player Development. Panels were made up of PGA Mem-bers and Apprentices, Section Staff, and Industry Experts. Questions came from the audience via the web and through text messaging.
Following the meeting and panel discussions was the first event of the year. Rob Hunt, PGA head pro-fessional and Kyle Voska, PGA assistant professional from The Links Golf Course teamed together to fire an impressive 11-under-par 59 in the two-man scram-ble.
The day wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the following partners; KBS Shafts, Imperial Headwear, PTE Golf, EisingerSmith, Sher-aton Steamboat Springs, Hole in One USA, Fairway Promotions and the Country Club Digital Network.
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Tournament Corner Justin Limon, PGA | Tournament Manager
Wherry Takes First Pro Am Title of the YearDoug Wherry, PGA Director of Instruction at Jakes Academy appeared to be in mid-season form when he won The Fox Hill Club Pro Am on Monday, March 31, 2014.
Wherry was able to best the field by three shots as he fired an even-par 70. His round was highlighted by con-sistency as he was able to overcome chilly temperatures and blustery winds. Coming in second place on the day after firing a three-over-par 73 was Will Panella, PGA Assistant Professional at Buffalo Run Golf Course.
In the team contest, Ken Krieger, PGA Head Professional from Cheyenne Country Club lead his team to the victory. By partnering with Brad Graham, Matt Whalen, and Mike Kellan, Krieger and his team were able to fire an impres-sive eight-under-par 132 on the day.
Thank you to PGA Head Professional Scott Stevenson and the club and membership of The Fox Hill Club for hosting the event.
Match Play Championship Registration OngoingThe Colorado PGA Match Play Championsships will be conducted over the course of the season in 2014 instead of a pre-defined opening event. Matches can be played at any course the players agree upon. If the match has not been completed by the day of the stated deadline, a starting time will be assigned by the Section Staff for that day. Any match not completed prior to the deadline set will be decided by lot. The deadline to register for any of the Match Play Championships is April 30th, 2014.
For more information and to registger for each event, please see below:
Match Play Championship Fourball Match Play Championship
Senior Match Play Championship Assistants Match Play Championship
Section to Host “50 for 50” Senior DivisionNew for the 2014 tournament season the Colorado PGA will begin to offer an optional Senior Professional Bonus Purse called the “50 for 50.” The first event this will be available will be the Columbine Country Club Pro Am. The “50 for 50” opt-in contest will be available for those Pro-fessionals age 50 years of age and older. The fee to enter will be $50 per player. At least three (3) Senior Professionals must opt in for a payout of the purse. Seniors will play from their regular assigned competition tees and the Bonus Purse shall be awarded as follows:
If three (3) Senior Professionals opt in, the lowest-scoring Senior Professional will receive $150.
If more than three (3) Senior Professionals opt in, then the prize fund will be distributed to 40% of the field per the payout table in the Tournament Rules & Regulations.
Look for more information on how to sign up for this opt in contest in the coming weeks.
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Colorado PGA Proud to Announace Partnership withCountry Club Digital NetworkThe Colorado Section of the PGA of America and the Country Club Digital Network are pleased to jointly announce a partnership with the Colorado PGA. This new Sponsorship will benefit many facets of the Colorado PGA, and the Colorado PGA Member and their respective facilities.
The Country Club Digital Network is a new worldwide streaming Golf Network, that will focus atten-tion on promoting the PGA and the PGA Professional in their respective markets. World Headquar-ters for the Country Club Digital Network is in Sarasota, and the network premiered with the North Florida Section in March of 2014.
In the coming weeks, the Colorado PGA and the Country Club Digital Network will be communicat-ing directly with the PGA Members of the Colorado PGA regarding this Sponsorship, the Member/Facility Benefits that come with this Sponsorship, and how to take advantage of the opportunities that this creates.
About Digital Blue DogDigitial Blue Dog, Inc., is a leader in the Hyper Focused Digital Signage Network (DSN) Industry. For the past 15 years Digitial Blue Dog has operated the Patient Education Network at Doctor’s Offices all around the United States, in addition to Digitial Billboards. At the prompting of a National Media Partner of the PEN, they have undertook the process of starting the Country Club Digitial Network. Digital Blue Dog offices are in Sarasota, Florida.
April 30, 2014 Columbine Country Club
FOOTJOY UNIVERSITY LIVE
AGENDA FOR THE DAY
FJI14015Columbine Country Club
8:30 Continental Breakfast9:00 FJ University
12:00 Lunch 1:00 Golf * Hors D’oeuvres and Awards immediately following golf Topics to be covered - FJ Marketing Campaigns - Performance Golf Footwear - Business Opportunities - Proper Shoe Fitting - FJ University online *Golf is optional. The total number of players is capped at 80.
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Junior Golf Corner Erin Diegel PGA | Junior Golf DirectorJunior Golf UpdateIt is very hard to believe that we are a short few weeks away from launching what promises to be a very exciting junior golf season. I would like to thank everyone who came to the Spring Meeting and it is my hope that all of you have a clearer picture of what is hap-pening in Colorado PGA Junior Golf. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please take the time to go through the Junior Golf Playbook. This is a dynamic publication put together to provide you all the information on the programs that are available to you. As always, I am available to answer questions and provide you support and insight on what programs would fit best for your facility
Best PracticesPinehurst Country Club | PGA Head Professional Kevin VenaPinehurst Country Club is one of the 17 Certified Junior Facilities in the section and one of the ways they encourage appropriate-level junior play is with junior tees and their awesome junior-de-signed scorecard. They hold a design contest each year for the cover and the concept allows juniors to keep score, monitoring development from kid-friendly yardages while focusing on a kid-centered theme.
Trent Wearner Golf Academy | PGA Instructor Phil LinaresPhilip Linares, PGA Professional at The Trent Wearner Golf Academy is excited for Team Golf! The instruction focus at the academy has been primarily on developing skill through clinics and private lessons. Linares is using the Team Golf concept to develop an instruction program that is based solely on PLAYING. All the clinics will be held on the practice holes and will focus on learning “How to Play Golf” including rules/eti-quette, on-course strategy, and mental preparation. This is just one of the many ways instructors can creatively use the TEAM Golf Model.
Click the image above to access the Junior Golf Playbook
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Golf in Schools Training OpportunityIf you are interested in training and learning more about the Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Pro-gram, we will be conducting a training program at The Rick’s Center for Gifted children at the University of Denver the following dates and times:
Monday, April 7th 9:15-10:00- DAY 1- Putting (5th and 6th)
2:20-3:05- DAY 1- Putting (5th and 6th)
Tuesday, April 8th 10:30-11:00- DAY 1- Putting (7th and 8th)
11:00-11:30- DAY 1- Putting (7th and 8th)
Wednesday, April 9th 1:50-2:35- DAY 2- Chipping (7th and 8th)
2:35-3:20- DAY 2- Chipping (7th and 8th)
Thursday, April 10th 8:45-10:00- DAY 2- Chipping (5th and 6th)
Friday, April 11th 2:15-3:00- DAY 2- Chipping (5th and 6th)
Monday, April 14th 9:15-10:00- DAY 3- Full Swing (5th and 6th)
Monday, April 14th- 2:20-3:05- DAY 3- Full Swing (5th and 6th)
Tuesday, April 15th- 10:30-11:00- DAY 1- Putting (7th and 8th)
11:00-11:30- DAY 1- Putting (7th and 8th)
Wednesday, April 16th 1:50-2:35- DAY 2- Chipping (7th and 8th)
2:35-3:20- DAY 2- Chipping (7th and 8th)
Field Trip- April 22nd Broken Tee Golf Course 10:00-12:00
If you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact Erin Diegel at [email protected].
The Rick’s Center for Gifted Children
2040 S York St, Denver, CO 80210
Junior Golf Website Up and Runningwww.coloradopgajuniorgolf.com
The Junior golf website continues to grow as we move into the sea-son. This site serves as a great resource for PGA Professionals, par-ents and juniors. Users can search for facilities near them, register for all of the Junior Golf events scheduled for 2014, and much more.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Important Jr. Golf Dates
5/17 TEAM GolfHyland Hills GC
5/31 TEAM Golf Foothills GC
6/2 CPGA Junior Tour Ft. Collins CC
6/4 TEAM GolfBroken Tee GC
6/9 PGA/YMCA Summer Camp Foothills GC
6/9 PGA/YMCA Summer Camp Murphy Creek
6/10 CPGA Junior Tour Eisenhower GC
6/10 Girl Power Golf Fossil Trace Session 1
6/11 TEAM Golf Saddleback/Bella Rosa
6/17 CPGA Junior Tour Indian Peaks GC
6/18 TEAM GolfSilver Spruce GC
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Player Development Corner Keith Soriano, PGA | Player Develeopment Director
Player Development UpdateThe season is upon us, and that means it’s our chance to take up the charge once again to drive new and lapsed players into this great game. As you plan your player development business for the 2014 season, I urge you to consider a seemingly small, yet very significant mindset change; Lesson Programs vs. Consumer Products.
Often, the vernacular of our industry is to call all of our player development efforts “Programs”; as in “lesson program, beginner clinic program, Get Golf Ready Program”. While this is a common practice, I would encourage you to consider viewing them, if only internally, as player development “Products”.
Such a simple mindset shift can have profound effects on your player development busi-ness. Programs often focus on systems, while Products focus on the consumer. For in-stance; if your product at your facility is your golf course, the program for using the product is your reservation and starting procedure. While those programs are important, the con-sumer is primarily concerned with the product you offer.
Thinking about your player development offerings as Consumer Products keeps your whole team consumer-focused. Being consumer focused in the development of your products; and meeting the consumer on their terms can lead to the development of long-term con-sumers, Members, and fans.
To schedule a one on one meeting with your Section’s Director of Player Development to see if your products are consumer-focused, call or email Keith Soriano, PGA at 720.841.1006 or [email protected]
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Colorado PGA Teaming up with PGA Foundation to host PGA H.O.P.E EventThe Colorado PGA is teaming up with the PGA Foundation to provide specialized training to Colorado PGA Professionals on the PGA Foundation’s PGA H.O.P.E. program, Wednesday, May 7, at the Golf Club at Bear Dance. David Windsor, PGA Instructor fromt he Adaptive Golf Academy will lead the instruction/training. David is from Tampa/Sarasota area and has been involved with teaching individuals with disabilities for several years. He is invoved in and con-ducts programs for Veterans with Disabilities through the Tampa VA Medical Center.
We will be joined by recreational therapists from local VA hospitals who will be providing insight on the therapeutic and rehabilitation benefits of golf for our Wounded Warriors and Veterans. The afternoon session will be attended by volunteer veterans with disabilities who will help to provide hands-on teaching experience for the attendees.
For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
For more information on PGA H.O.P.E, please click here.
Four Members Reach Certification in CPP Golf OpsThree Colorado PGA Professionals have taken the steps to become recognized as Certified Profes-sionals in the area of Golf Operations, an honor bestowed on only 3% of the entire PGA Membership.
The Colorado Section PGA offered its professionals a unique opportunity to complete the course work required for Certification in Golf Operations in a dynamic group learning environment over the course of 11 weeks starting back in December of 2013. The class was an opportunity to enhance their skills as a PGA Professional, and to do so in a group setting that will allow for the sharing of best practices, innovative ideas, and fellowship. The course was highlighted by guest speakers who are experts in their areas including George Kahrhoff, PGA, Clayton Cole, PGA, and Conrad Miller from our partners at KBS Golf Shafts. The course covered the full scope of Golf Operations to include Retail Management.
The Golf Operations portion included an overview of responsibilities for golf management and ac-tivities such as player development, tournament management, tee reservation services, professional shop services, golf car fleet management, Rules interpretations, and an overview of golf course main-tenance. The Retail Management modules covered the management of merchandising for green-grass golf shops and off-course retail shops to include purchasing, inventory control, market-ing and promotions, and displays and modeling.
The following four PGA Professionlas from the Golf Operations class have completed the certification process:
- Rick Ellefson, PGA Head Professional | The Club at Pradera- Joe Pinson, PGA Head Professional | Overland Park Golf Course- Randy Myers, PGA Head Professional | Foothills Golf Course- Cameron Morton, PGA Assistant Professional | The Ranch Country Club
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CPP - CoreKirk R. Mease, PGAMichael J. O’Donnell, PGAAshley A. Cox, PGADouglas Cook, PGAJack Sommers, PGAJason C. Murphy, PGABenjamin Zatz, PGALeslie J. Core-Drevecky, PGAErik L Billinger, PGAMatthew D Lodwick, PGARudolph T. Zupetz, PGAJoshua G Miller, PGAJohn J. Cassidy, PGARobert L. Sanders, PGAScott Sommers, PGAMichael K. Melena, PGASteven R. Beach, PGATy Thompson, PGAGary W. Hoffman, PGASteve Patterson, PGAJeff L. Rafferty, PGAMelissa D. Hatten, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAAndrew M. Tucker, PGAJames C. Vaughn, PGAJonathan L. Dron, PGAPeter M. Norwood, PGAJames B. Milstead Jr., PGAKevin P. Carlson, PGAJohn R. Trujillo Jr., PGAPatrick G. Nuber, PGAAri A. Papadopoulos, PGAAlan L. Saunders, PGAStephen M. O’Brien, PGAThomas B. Noonan, PGABen P Welsh, PGAMark E. Sutherland, PGAEd L. Marzec II, PGA
CPP - Executive ManagementBenjamin Zatz, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAJonathan L. Dron, PGA
CPP - General ManagementKirk R. Mease, PGAMichael J. O’Donnell, PGADouglas Cook, PGAJack Sommers, PGA
CPP - General ManagementJason C. Murphy, PGAJoe D. Pinson, PGABenjamin Zatz, PGAMatthew D Lodwick, PGARudolph T. Zupetz, PGATyler M Tarpley, PGALeslie J. Core-Drevecky, PGAScott Sommers, PGASteven R. Beach, PGARobert L. Sanders, PGAMelissa D. Hatten, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAPatrick G. Nuber, PGAJonathan L. Dron, PGAAri A. Papadopoulos, PGAAlan L. Saunders, PGAStephen M. O’Brien, PGABen P Welsh, PGAMark E. Sutherland, PGAEd L. Marzec II, PGAMatt D. Schalk, PGAJoshua G Miller, PGA
CPP - Golf OperationsKirk R. Mease, PGABenjamin Zatz, PGALeslie J. Core-Drevecky, PGAJoshua G Miller, PGARobert L. Sanders, PGAMichael K. Melena, PGATy Thompson, PGAGary W. Hoffman, PGASteve Patterson, PGAJeff L. Rafferty, PGAJack Sommers, PGAMelissa D. Hatten, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAJonathan L. Dron, PGAJames C. Vaughn, PGAAri A. Papadopoulos, PGABen P Welsh, PGAStephen M. O’Brien, PGAEd L. Marzec II, PGAMark E. Sutherland, PGARandall L. Meyers, PGAJoe D. Pinson, PGACameron T. Morton, PGARichard E. Ellefson, PGA
CPP - InstructionErik L Billinger, PGAJoshua G Miller, PGAScott Sommers, PGAJohn J. Cassidy, PGASteven R. Beach, PGAMatthew D Lodwick, PGAGary W. Hoffman, PGASteve Patterson, PGABenjamin Zatz, PGAJack Sommers, PGAMelissa D. Hatten, PGARobert L. Sanders, PGAAndrew M. Tucker, PGAPeter M. Norwood, PGAJames C. Vaughn, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAKevin P. Carlson, PGAPatrick G. Nuber, PGAAri A. Papadopoulos, PGAThomas B. Noonan, PGAStephen M. O’Brien, PGAMark E. Sutherland, PGAKyle A. Voska, PGABrady R. Jones, PGA
CPP - Ownership/LeasingBenjamin Zatz, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGAJonathan L. Dron, PGA
CPP - Player DevelopmentTom Buzbee, PGAGraham Cliff, PGAJosh Miller, PGADan O’Shaugnessey, PGAWill Panella, PGACasey Schiel, PGAKeith Soriano, PGANathan Vincent, PGA
CPP - RetailAshley A. Cox, PGABenjamin Zatz, PGAKeith E. Soriano, PGA
Colorado PGA Leads Entire PGA in CPP ProgramThe Colorado PGA sits atop the list when it comes to the PGA of America Certified Professional Program (CPP). Not only have we been the first Section to offer the program in a classroom style, we lead the entire PGA of America in having 7.1% of our Members certified. And while that number does reflect our success with the program locally, 5.5% of all PGA Members who have been certified across the PGA of America come from the Colorado Section.
Below is a list of all of the Colorado PGA Professionals who have completed the program in both CPP and CPP 2.0. (Members in bold completed the CPP Program through the CPP classroom program)
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Employment UpdateWhen asked to speak at PGA Section meetings, Employment Consul-tants continually remind you and remind you of the resources avail-able on?? DING- DING- the answer is: pgalinks.com!! One of the new resources you can find on the PGA Employment page is the “Employer Guide for PGA Members- Being a Successful Manager Can Advance your Career”. This comprehensive guide is an excellent document to enhance your skills as the leader of your staff.
I know many of you pride yourself in your leadership capabilities. Your staff looks up to you and responds to you in a favorable manner. Let’s review some ideas that could benefit both you and your staff as 2014 gets under way and review the traits of an outstanding employer.
The first area to look at is recruiting and hiring the best employees. Do you develop job descriptions which are clearly defined expectations? Do you incentivize your employees? What do you look for in the cover letter/resume? How do you conduct your interviews? What about background checks?
The second area is the development and supervision of employees. How long is your “leash”? Do you train and attempt to motivate your team? Do you do evaluations? Are you up-to-date on the Wage and Hour laws? Is your workplace free of bias and discrimination?
The third area deals with mentoring. What is your responsibility? Do you dread or enjoy the risk/ reward in developing this relationship with your assistants? Did you have a mentor whom you con-sider to be the “reason” you are where you are today? How are you viewed today by you staff? How do you want to be remembered? I know all I did was ask questions in this article- that was intentional! I want you to review the guide and make the effort to find the answers. Start the year in 2014 with commitment to being the best employer possible.
Please call me with any questions or share ideas you use in this all-important arena. You do make an impact- is it a positive one?
Bruce Lubach, PGA, is the PGA of America Employment Consultant for the Colorado, Iowa, Midwest, Minne-sota and Nebraska Sections. He can be reached at: [email protected] or (402) 261-3604.
It’s time to #GetInWhereYouFitIn with PGA programs. Click below to get registered.
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Member UpdateQuarter Century MembersJohn Vickers, PGA | A-1 | Hillcrest Golf CourseTom Woodard, PGA | A-4 | The Meadows Golf CourseRon Zwemke, PGA | A-8
Newly Elected MembersDavid A. Dent, PGA | A-1 | Cottonwood Country ClubEric C. Knotts, PGA | A-1 | Harmony ClubTravis J. Morton, PGA | A-8 | Raccoon Creek Golf CourseDavid M. Thompson, PGA | A-8 | Eagle Vail Golf Club
Members Transferring to the Colorado PGAJames W. Arendt, PGA | LMALaura R. Beuhring, PGA | A-1 | Willis Case Golf CourseCharles E. Curtis, PGA | A-1 | Battlement Mesa Golf ClubJohn T. Hamer, PGA | A-13 | Quail Dunes Golf CourseMichael A. Knights, PGA | A-6 | GolfTEC - WestminsterJustin W. Limon, PGA | A-11 | Colorado Section Lucas R. Ramey, PGA | A-1 | Sonnenalp Golf ClubDane Reese | B-8 | Murphy Creek Golf Course
New ApprenticesBrian M Jackson | B-8 | Riverdale Golf ClubManny Martinez III | B-8 | Castle Pines Golf ClubJeremy A Pell | B-8 | Ballyneal Golf Club
4/1 Jason Brandt, PGA Whittney Coon, PGA Robert Lane, PGA4/2 Mike Bayer, PGA4/3 Andy Clavin, PGA Tom Taylor, PGA4/5 Chris Nachtweih, PGA Roger Shields, PGA4/6 James Calkins Tina Heinbaugh, PGA Michael McGetrick, PGA4/7 Cary Callihan, PGA Barry Jennings, PGA4/8 John McIntyre, PGA John Ogden, PGA Shawn Wills, PGA4/9 Joseph Bast Billy Peterson, PGA4/10 Jim Arendt, PGA4/11 Harold Garrison, PGA Scott Lane, PGA John Murray, PGA John Trenck, PGA
4/12 Rob Hunt, PGA4/13 Cody Hasten, PGA Todd James, PGA Mark McMunn, PGA4/14 Erica Webster, PGA4/15 Larry Collins, PGA Paul Lobato, PGA Tony Oberle, PGA Nicholas Perry, PGA4/16 David Keesee, PGA4/17 Bryan Collins Douglas Cook, PGA Gary Davis, PGA Andrew Firman Colten Leier4/18 Jeffrey Nova, PGA4/19 Chase Weir, PGA4/20 Gregory Kohr, PGA Brian Lavender, PGA Christopher Schultz, PGA Dan Smith, PGA Michael Wilson, PGA
4/21 Jeffery Boyer, PGA Eric Bradley, PGA Heather Martin, PGA Andrew Tucker, PGA Glenn Wallace, PGA4/22 Herb Moore, PGA Pete Townsend4/23 Steve Samuels, PGA4/24 Lucas Ramey, PGA Jerry Smith, PGA4/25 Tom Connell, PGA Brett Gagnon, PGA Clem Michel4/26 Scott Erwin, PGA Perry Holmes, PGA Richard Lash Nathan Woodring4/27 Greg Heiny, PGA Jason Hughes, PGA4/28 Kirk Rider, PGA4/29 Hank Hough, PGA Vance Mims, PGA Joe Pinson, PGA Brandon Roedder4/30 Frank Adgate
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LPGA Announces Three Scholarships for 2014The PGA of America is pleased to announce information on three scholarships offered through The LPGA Foundation:
- The Marilynn Smith Scholarship -- ten in the amount of $5,000 each- The Dinah Shore Scholarship -- one in the amount of $5,000- The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship -- one in the amount of $1,250
All three scholarships are for female high school seniors who play golf and are planning to attend a college or university in the fall. Please note that The Dinah Shore Scholarship is for an individual who will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team; whereas, The Marilynn Smith Scholar-ship is for an individual planning to play competitive golf in college. The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholar-ship is also for someone playing collegiate golf but additionally they need to be from a recognized minority background and demonstrate financial need. The deadline for all three scholarships is May 15, 2014.
Information can also be found at www.lpgafoundation.org.
UCCS to host 10th Annual Family and Friends Golf Tournament
The UCCS PGM Program is please to invite family, close friends and distinguished guests to their 10th Annual Family and Friends Shotgun Tournament & Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at The Country Club of Colorado. Lunch will be served followed by our annual awards ceremony.
This awards ceremony will honor both deserving students in our program as well as community members who have supported us on a continuing basis.
Thank you for your support of the PGA Golf Management Program at UCCS. Your participation in the Family and Friends Golf Tournament.
For more information or to sign up for the event, please click here.
Matthews-Kane Named Rising Star by Colorado Springs Business JournalCathy Matthews-Kane, PGA Director of Membership at Colora-do Springs Country Club was recently recognized by the Colorado Springs Business Journal as a Rising Star. The award recognizes young professionals who are making things happen not only in their companies and industries, but also in the Colorado Springs Commu-nity. Cathy was amoun 27 young professionals to be featured by the journal and celebrated the evening on March 13, 2014.
To read more about Cathy and the other Rising Starts, please click here.
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Hopefully everyone has a better idea as to where they #GetInWhereYou-FitIn . Great meeting to-day at Pinehurst Country Club! - @coloradopga
A perfect swing @FlyingHorseCO with @ColoradoP-GA - @studioc3
@ColoradoPGA 2014 Spring Meeting #Get-inWhereYouFitIn @StraightDown - @ScottWalterPGA
Hey @ColoradoPGA check out what we found at DCC picking the range tonight! #oldschool - @tfaypga
@The BuzzA monthly recap of the Colorado PGA Twitter and Facbook World
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Colorado PGAFrom Ft. Lupton to Pueblo. Growing business, growing golf !
Colorado PGA#TBT Check out the 1971 Colorado Cup team repre-senting the Colorado PGA. I know who they are, do you?!
Colorado PGAGreat to see some of our best Colorado facilities recognized by Golfweek as the Best Courses You Can Play in 2014.
Colorado PGAGreat round Doug Wherry! Not too bad for late March!!!
@The BuzzA monthly recap of the Colorado PGA Twitter and Facbook World
Find us on Facebook atColoradoPGA
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West Chapter West Chapter Spring MeetingThe West Chapter Spring Meeting is schedule for Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Bookcliff Country Club. Highlights of the event will be the West Chapter Awards Ceremony and election of four new members to the West Chapter Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for a position on the West Chapter Board, please email Darren Szot, PGA West Chapter President by clicking here.
There is a two-man Pro-Pro event following play. Teams will be set after the registration deadline and will be set with a Blind Draw.
For more information and to register for the meeting, please click here.
Apprentice RelationsPAT ScheduleEach year the Colorado PGA schedules 12 Playing Ability Tests. They are scheduled across the Section in an effort to give everyone attempting the PAT a chance to take it close to home. The registration deadline for each PAT is set two weeks prior to the event and they are scheduled to give a “non-passer” the ability to register for the next event. For any questions on the PATs hosted in within the Colorado Section, please contact Justin Limon, Tournament Manager ( [email protected] ) with the Colorado PGA.
Riverdale GC - Knolls Course | Brighton, CO 05/07/2014| Registration Deadline 04/23/2014Click here to register
Springs Ranch GC | Colorado Springs, CO 06/03/2014 | Registration Deadline 05/20/2014Click here to register
Eagle Ranch GC | Eagle, CO 06/24/2014 | Registration Deadline 06/10/2014Click here to register
Boomerang GC | Greeley, CO07/02/2014 | Registration Deadline 06/18/2014Click here to register
Fitzsimons GC | Aurora, CO 07/22/2014 | Registration Deadline 07/08/2014 Click here to register
Black Bear Golf Club | Parker, CO 08/13/2014 | Registration Deadline 07/30/2014Click here to register
Valley HI GC | Colorado Springs , CO 08/26/2014 | Registration Deadline 08/12/2014Click here to register
Indian Tree GC | Arvada, CO 09/18/2014| Registration Deadline 09/04/2014Click here to register
CommonGround GC | Aurora , CO 10/07/2014 | Registration Deadline 09/23/2014 Click here to register
Collindale GC | Fort Collins , CO 10/21/201410/21/2014 | Registration Deadline 10/07/2014 Click here to register
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Colorado PGA Video of the WeekEach week the Colorado PGA produces a Video of the Week. The video is meant to give all of our Members a quick and concise update on what is going on within the Colorado PGA. They feature recaps on events from the prior week, updates on the week to come, and im-portant details for the near future. You can access all three of the videos from the month of March by clicking on their thumbnail below.
March 12 - Spring Meeting Announcement
March 19 - Spring Meeting Update
March 26 - Spring Meeting Recap
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Presidents Club | $20,000 and above
Platinum | $7,500
Gold | $5,000
Silver | $2,500
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