Volume 6, Issue 10
The last 30 days for the Gateway PGA has been filled with a little of everything! We had a stretch run that I felt did a lot to elevate the perceptions of PGA Professionals in the Gateway. The PGA Golf Day Marathon celebration was incredible and showcased how PGA Professionals give back to the community. The following day, October 7th, Gateway PGA Professionals gathered at WingHaven Country Club to help the Department of Tourism kick off the Governor’s Conference on Tourism through the Missouri Golf Day. Please read more about both of these events below. In addition to these events we had an incredible finish at the Michelob Ultra Section Championship at St Clair Country Club... you won’t want to miss reading that story! It is always an honor being able to see our PGA Professionals display their talents both on and off the course. The Gateway PGA Board of Directors now have the committee decisions as well as the final vote for our 2014 Gateway PGA Award Winners. I am looking forward to announcing our winners but would also be remised not to congratulate all of our nominees and finalists for being recognized for their valuable contributions to golf. As a reminder the Awards Dinner presented by All Star Pro Golf and the Annual Fall Membership Meeting presented by G/FORE will be held on Monday, December 8th at Forest Hills Country Club. Registration for the Annual Meeting is now open and the Awards Dinner will open shortly. I am also pleased to announce that the first 175 Gateway PGA Members who register for the Annual Fall Meeting will receive a complimentary pair of G/FORE shoes. A special thanks to Brad Wuhs and G/FORE for their partnership. Last but not least are a few reminders. The 2nd Annual Gateway Golf Summit presented by Club Car and M&M Golf Cars will be at Forest Hills Country Club on Monday, November 10th and will feature some of the most prominent names in association golf. I strongly encourage your attendance as well as any stakeholder at your facility that may benefit from discussing the challenges facing golf and the possible solutions in our area. Please read more below. Finally, please remember that you only have a few weeks remaining if you have desire to run for a position on the board of directors. You must officially notify Nathan Charnes, PGA (Gateway PGA Vice-President) within 30 days of the meeting. I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks. All the best, Josh Riley, PGA
October 2014
From the Officers Desk
P2
Rules Corner
P2
PGA Golf Day Marathon & Governors Conference Recap
P3
Growth of the Game
P4
G/FORE Fall Membership Meeting
P5
Junior Golf Note
P6
2nd Annual Gateway Golf Summit
P7
Gateway PGA Golf Sale
P8
Employment Chips
P9
PGA HQ News
P 10
Fitness Tips Tournament News
P 11 P 12-13
Shout Outs
P 14
Upcoming Events
P 15
Member Updates & Birthdays
P 16
Section Officers Joe Schwent, PGA President
Nathan Charnes, PGA Vice-President
Benjiman Kent, PGA Secretary
Gateway PGA Staff Josh Riley, PGA Executive Director
Steve Finn, PGA Assistant Executive Director
Michael Brown, PGA Director or Junior Golf
Ali Wells, PGA Foundation Operations Director
Lindsay Riley Foundation Admin Assistant
Susan Bender Membership
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FROM THE OFFICERS DESK I can’t remember a golf season that went faster than 2014! Time sure has flown by and I hope everyone had a good season at their facilities. We are finishing up our last few events here at WingHaven, planning for the Holidays, and already budgeting and preparing for 2015! Speaking of preparing for the future, please remember this is an election year for all Gateway PGA officers and roles. Nominations must be submitted 30 days in advance of the Fall Meeting. The Fall Meeting is scheduled for December 8th; please don’t forget to register for the meeting. I hope that everyone read the announcement from the Section Office in reference to the Gateway PGA partnering with G/FORE. Congratulations is due to the Gateway PGA, as well as all Golf Professionals that supported this year’s PGA Golf Day Marathon. $41,000 was raised for various charities. I have sincerely enjoyed supporting this outreach program over the last 3 seasons and hope that more PGA Professionals latch on to this great cause. Job well done to Jon DePriest of Sunset Hills; Jon was the leading fundraiser with just over $12,500!
RULES CORNER An IHSA Regional Championship was held at Hickory Ridge Golf Center on October 7th. PGA Professional Michael Day called me to confirm a ruling he was making. A player had lifted and marked his ball on the putting green. He replaced his ball and lifted the marker. The ball was at rest when a gust of wind moved it a few feet. The player then picked up the ball and placed it back on the original spot. At this point he was advised that he may have proceeded incorrectly. Michael correctly ruled that he should return the ball to the spot where the ball came to rest as a result of being moved by the gust of wind. The player also incurred a one stroke penalty for moving his ball in play Rule 18-2. If he had not replaced the ball and putted from where he moved the ball he would have incurred a two stroke penalty (the general penalty under Rule 18). So the fellow competitor that advised him he may be proceeding incorrectly saved him one shot. To find the reason the ball is played from that spot we need to go to the definition section of the Rules of Golf. The last sentence of the definition of an outside agency states "Neither wind or water is an outside agency". That means Rule 18-1 Ball Moved by an Outside Agency does not apply and the ball is played from the spot it came to rest as a result of the wind gust. 2
A special thank you to Kevin Schaeffer, PGA and the wonderful staff at Annbriar Golf Club. Kevin and his team put on a wonderful show for our PGA Golf Day Celebration and Check Presentation. On Monday, October 6th, our top performing Gateway PGA Professionals invited their donors and supporters for a day of golf, food, and philanthropy. In 2014, PGA Golf Day in the Gateway was led by Jon DePriest of Sunset Hills Country Club. Jon was honored with a plaque for his commitment and dedication to raising over $12,500 for our local charities. In the end, over $30,000 was given out to charities that included: Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Bridge Hospital, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Kids Harbor, Quincy Area Golf In-Schools Program, and the Gateway PGA REACH Foundation. In addition, nearly $3000 was raised towards Jr Golf and the Gateway PGA Education fund. Way to go Gateway PGA!
Missouri Golf Day was pulled together in conjunction with the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. In 2011, the Gateway PGA helped lead an economic impact study to show the benefits that golf plays with the state’s economy. The relationship is vital in facing the ongoing challenges that face golf. The findings were eye opening and include: The size of Missouri’s direct golf economy is approximately $888.6 million
Missouri’s golf industry supported nearly 21,000 jobs with wage income of $485.1 million
Golf revenues represent ¾ of the combined revenues of all other major spectator sports combined. (football, baseball, hockey, auto racing, horse racing, soccer, etc..)
Missouri generated an estimated $157.4 million in golf tourism a year
The total amount of charitable giving attributed to the game of golf in Missouri is over $25.2 million a year
On October 7th, Nathan Charnes, PGA and WingHaven Country Club provided a wonderful venue in which 16 teams celebrated golf in Missouri while raising a few thousand dollars for our Foundation. We continue to build relationships with the Department of Tourism while convincing the state of the importance that PGA Professionals play on our state’s economy. Save the date for 2015 as Missouri Golf Day moves to the Lake of the Ozarks on October 13 at the Lodge at the Four Seasons. 3
GROWTH OF THE GAME PGA Golf Day Reflection Thank you to all the PGA Professionals who participated in PGA Golf Day this year. It’s amazing that in only three years we’ve raised almost $200,000 for local charities and growth of the game. A special thank you to Mike Suhre, Kevin Corn, and Jon DePriest for all their hard work and dedication… and to the Business Bank of St. Louis for their generous support of PGA Golf Day. Foundation Instruction Opportunities The Gateway PGA has teamed up with the Parkway-Rockwood School Districts and their Community Ed Program to bring golf to their after school programs. We will be looking for PGA Professionals to teach after school golf programs that last for 6 weeks, each week meeting for 1 hour. Programs are offered at different schools from October 2014 – May 2015. All Fall programs have been filled, but Winter and Spring school programs are still available. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis offers introduction to golf programs to kids at many of their area Club locations. We are starting again with programming in 2 weeks at four Clubs: Herbert Hoover Club, Adams Park Club, O’Fallon Club, and Twillman Elementary Club. Each program needs at least 1 PGA Professional to teach a 5week class for one hour each week. Programs start the week of October 20th. For all of the above opportunities, PGA Professionals will be compensated for their time and instruction. Additionally, the Gateway PGA will provide a curriculum to follow and all the equipment needed. If you are interested in making a few dollars and sharpening your teaching skills, contact Ali Wells for more info and to sign up. Expanding the Equipment Rental Program Starting in 2015, the Gateway PGA Equipment Rental Program will start offering different and better ways for you and your facility to participate in player development/growth of the game opportunities. More details will be coming later. Sneak Peak – facilities will have the ability to partner with the GPGA at different levels to receive special equipment and Player Development opportunities. Reminder! The second Allied Associations Summit is slated for Monday, November 10th at Forest Hills Golf Club and will feature prominent guests such as USGA President Thomas J. O’Toole, Jr., Pete Bevacqua – CEO, PGA of America, Tony D’Errico - Vice President of the Club Managers Association of America , and Bill Maynard – Golf Course Superintendents Association of America National Board Member, to discuss industry-wide issues and how Allied Associations can work together in these efforts. The summit is open for Professionals to attend for $50. An important item to note is that all proceeds from the Summit will go towards joint initiatives and programming aimed at growing the game of golf across the Gateway Section. Join us for a very valuable, informative, and charitable opportunity. Ali Wells, PGA Foundation Operations Director 4
Chesterfield (October 13, 2014) – December may be more synonymous with winter but that did not deter the Gateway PGA from finding a partner to put a little colour in their Annual Membership Meeting. G/FORE has partnered with the members of the Gateway PGA that will see a complimentary pair of shoes given to the first 175 Gateway PGA Member registrants. The Annual Gateway PGA Meeting will take place on Monday, December 8, 2014, at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, MO. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for members and apprentices of the Gateway PGA with the meeting officially commencing at 9:00 a.m. Brad Wuhs of Iowa represents the G/FORE brand, is a PGA Member, and understands the meaning of the partnership with the Gateway PGA. "I'm so proud to be representing a company like G/FORE, with the vision they have to support the Gateway Section with such an awesome sponsorship. I think you'll find - as I have - that the G/ FORE shoes are extremely comfortable and will add some colour to your daily uniform. Fit for the course, but completely legit for the office, G/FORE is making a huge splash in the industry!" Fueled by founder-designer Mossimo Giannulli's love of golf and background in fashion, G/FORE combines function and style in eye-catching, premium golf products. Crafted from the finest materials, tested on the course by pros and weekend warriors alike, and designed to bring a touch of personality, fun and colour back to the game, G/ FORE products honor golf's storied past while looking toward the sport's bright future. A fashion industry veteran and avid golfer, Mossimo founded the billion-dollar clothing company Mossimo Inc. in 1987 and brokered a first-ever designer-exclusive distribution deal with Minneapolis-based Target Stores in 2000. G/FORE embodies his expertise in fashion, passion for golf, and dedication to creating products of unmatched performance and unparalleled style. To immerse yourself in colour, visit gfore.com. For additional information on the Gateway PGA Annual Meeting or to register as a Gateway PGA Member, CLICK HERE. ###
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The Gateway Junior Tour Fall series is in full swing. With 3 events already in the books there has been no letup in the competiveness of the juniors. The fall series started off at Lockhaven on a great golf course on a beautiful day. Lockhaven is always a great host and a great stop for the Junior Tour. The next stop was at Crescent Farms and we had a full house with all divisions playing. The Junior Development Tour on The Colt Course and the 9 and 18 Divisions on the Stallion course. Crescent Farms always provides the juniors with a great test of golf. The next fall event was at Fox Run Golf Club. To say that the Juniors were excited to play Fox Run would be an understatement. We again had a full field with all Divisions playing and were at capacity (due to day light). All the excitement was justified as the Juniors were treated to a tour like feel with the quality of the golf course, staff and to have a great sponsor golf giving away towels and balls as tee gifts. Thank you to all the courses and to our sponsor Callaway golf for their continued support of the We do have 2 events left on our fall schedule listed below please let any of your Juniors know that the fall season is open to all even if they did not play in the summer and are not members. They can play in fall events as a nonmember. It is a great time to play and try out the Gateway PGA Junior Tour. Below is our schedule and my contact information for anyone to call with any questions. 2014 Gateway PGA Junior Fall Schedule Sept 14th
Lockhaven
Sept. 21
Crescent Farms
Sept. 28
Fox Run
Oct 5th
Paradise Valley Golf Club
Oct. 12
Eagle Springs
Oct. 19
Tapawingo- still open
Oct. 26
Bear Creek- still open
If you would like to host a Gateway Junior Tour event at your course we are always looking to add to our schedule. Please give me a call at 636-532-3355 x104 or email me at mbrown@pgahq.com to talk about 2015. Hope to see everyone on the course soon! Michael Brown, PGA Director of Junior Golf
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ST. LOUIS (October 6, 2014) – USGA President Thomas J. O’Toole, Jr., Pete Bevacqua – CEO, PGA of America, Tony D’Errico - Vice President of the Club Managers Association of America , and Bill Maynard – Golf Course Superintendents Association of America National Board Member, will join local Gateway PGA Professionals, General Managers, Superintendents and Allied Association Leaders in a Summit dedicated to discussing golf industry successes, challenges and opportunities. The 2nd Annual Gateway Golf Summit will take place on Monday, November 10, 2014, at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, MO. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for registered guests and the Summit will officially commence at 9:00 a.m. In 2013, the inaugural year, the Summit featured a small group of industry leaders who gathered to discuss the challenges that were unique to each of the golf associations and organizations in the Gateway area. In 2014, the Summit will evolve to hold four unique panel discussions, including a State of the Industry Discussion, which will be centered on a discussion regarding Allied Associations in the Golf Industry and their Collective Responsibility in Growing the Game. The Summit will combine the macro and micro perspectives that will be derived from experts that influence the game of golf at both the local facility level as well as at the national association level. Club Car and M&M Golf Car have announced their presenting partnership of the Summit. This partnership along with additional supporting partners, will allow for several thousand dollars to be directly pointed towards local growth of the game initiatives. For additional information on the 2nd Annual Golf Summit or to register as an industry leader for the event, please CLICK HERE ###
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ANNUAL GATEWAY GOLF SALE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Annual Gateway PGA Golf Sale is next month, a wonderful time to sell merchandise you do not want to carry over the winter, greet old friends and meet new ones. The sale will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club West again this year. The 2013 sale was the first time we were hosted by the MAC West and it was perfect. This year the sale will be held two weekends before Thanksgiving, a good time frame at such a busy time for everyone. We had very large attendance figures in 2013 and expect even more in 2014. We will be sending out more announcements and information soon. We also need volunteers to assist on the floor. MSR credits will be awarded for Growth of the Game – one credit for each hour worked up to eight hours a day. If you have never put your facility in the sale or have not participated for a few years this is a good time to join us. Here is some basic information, if you have any questions contact the office. LOCATION: Missouri Athletic Club West 1777 Des Peres Road, Town & Country, MO 63131 (Located between Clayton Road and Manchester Road on Des Peres Road immediately west of Highway 270) PHONE: 314-539-4444 DATES: Friday, November 14 set up for all participants. VIP sale between 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday, November 15 - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, November 16 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM To register your facility for the 2014 Golf Sale or to find out more information contact: Susan Bender 636-532-3355 x 101 sbender@pgahq.com
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Employment “Chips” mistakes including typos, misspellings or grammatical errors. Resumes: Begin with a “Resume Summary” or “Career Profile” that is “custom fit” to each position. Your “Summary” will focus on your areas of strength that can benefit the employer in his operation. Avoid “Objectives” that talk about what you want; the focus should be on how you can do what that employer wants! The bullet points for each work experience should NOT read like a job description that lists just duties Resumes and Cover Letters and responsibilities. 101 - As we enter the “hiring The bullet points for each work experience SHOULD season” I thought it would be a good time to offer some focus on accomplishments, achievements or unique basic tips on resumes and cover letters. When new responsibility areas. opportunities come available there are definitely some Avoid including dates that reveal your age; the most fundamental things you should be doing to put your best typical are including year elected to PGA foot forward when applying. Here are some bullet point membership or year of college graduation. reminders. Use statistics whenever possible to quantify your accomplishments especially when increasing rounds, In general: memberships, revenues, sales, tournament Resumes and cover letters are marketing tools for participation, etc. anything that improves the bottom you as a prospective candidate. line. You should “custom-fit” both items to each job Usually (but there are exceptions) no need in your where you apply based on your research of the work experience to go back more than 3 jobs or 10 position and the employer. years…anything farther back is typically not relevant. Research what the employer is seeking in their “ideal As with cover letters, proofread very closely to candidate” to identify the employer’s “hot buttons”. eliminate all mistakes. Then tailor your cover letter and resume accordingly to highlight how your background, experience and Final Word of Advice: Your cover letter and resume are accomplishments will push the employer’s “hot never “done”. You can’t just change the name and buttons”. Never focus on what you want, rather address on the cover letter and send with your “final” focus on what they need and want! resume version. You don’t need to start from scratch Ultimate goal of resumes and cover letters, with each one but you definitely must customize each demonstrate how the places you worked are better for with a focus on the specific wants and needs of each you having been there! particular employer. Cover Letters: A critical “first impression” of your communication Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions skills and personality about this information or any other employment related Each cover letter must be tailored to each job, each matters. employer. More flexibility to explain things that a resume can’t; use the narrative format to explain how you hit the employer’s “ideal candidate hot buttons”. Tim Marks, PGA Clearly indicate why you are applying, why the position is of great interest. Employment Consultant “Sells” the employer by identifying your successes 269-221-6009 – office that parallel the employer’s needs. tmarks@pgahq.com Addresses “red flags” that may disqualify you: i.e. out of the area candidate; currently out of work; gaps in employment; seeming to be a “job hopper”; taking a step backwards in position title; change in career path, etc. Show enthusiasm, passion and desire then wrap up by asking for an interview. Strive to keep to one page or less. Proofread voraciously to ensure absolutely no Please enjoy this “Gateway Employment Chips” section of your email newsletter. Every month I will be adding to the subjects of these “brief” articles and hoping to inspire your thought process regarding your employment and/or your facility. Please use and expand on the information to make your employment more successful!
Tim
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PGA HQ NEWS League, and the United States Olympic Committee, is proud to host the third annual Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Oct. 21-22. PGA members, apprentices and university students are invited to attend the 98th Annual Meeting of the PGA of America, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. There is no cost to attend. Members who attend will receive a total of seven (7) MSR credits in the PGA Required Category each day for attendance on Nov. 20 (Thursday) and Nov. 21 (Friday), and will receive a total of eight (8) MSR credits in the PGA Required Category for attendance on Nov. 22 (Saturday). To register to attend the 98th PGA Annual Meeting, please click here. Note: You can choose any or all of the three days to attend.
The symposium provides a forum to discuss, evaluate and create tangible solutions that drive greater diversity and inclusion in today’s sports culture. Designed to recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversificiation in the world of sports, the forum will feature influential and prominent leaders from Olympic, Paralympic, professional and amateur organizations in expert panels, roundtable discussions and general sessions. The keynote speaker is Max Siegel, CEO of USA Track & Field, who has built an impressive career across sports and entertainment that includes driving sponsorships as president of global operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and working on the executive team that handles the careers of Britney Spears, Usher, and Justin Timberlake. Click here to continue reading.
Online registration for a 2015 PGA/USGA Rules of The complimentary Golf Workshop begins videos that are Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. currently on You can register via phone pgalinks.com were from beginning Monday, Oct. 27. the January 2013 Member Business Center Theatre More information sessions. As of the end of October/early November, the 2013 videos will be replaced with the 2014 Member Business Center Theatre sessions. There will be 11 new seminar topics which will have a value of either 1 or 2 MSR credits after successful completion of the Scheduled for October 21-22 at PGA National Resort & assessment. The same 70% passing score will be Spa, expert sessions at the third annual symposium will required with only one (1) re-take allowed. include representatives from the PGA, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL, USOC
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Identify a goal and write it down. The initial goal could be general, such as, get in shape and stay on track through the winter months.
Then make goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time sensitive. In this way, you know when you achieve a goal and can celebrate your success.
Choose a workout you know you’ll do regularly. If you hate running, don’t make that your goal. Love swimming? Put it at the top of your list.
Then devise a plan that works well in your daily schedule. And always have a backup plan in case things get busy or you’re traveling. That way, you can feel better about yourself and what you are trying to achieve.
Simply put, it looks like this: plan, organize, and establish goals. If you need assistance putting together a program for the fall or at any time, contact Optimal Lifestyles at 314-984-0592 and Barb or Catherine will get you started.
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As the season is winding down to the final few events, the points races in the Regular and Senior Divisons still have to be decided. Adam Betz has the Assistant Player of the Year wrapped up while Mike Brengard is the Super Senior Player of the Yeara and Barbara Blanchar has won the Ladies title. Adam Betz - 2014 Gateway Section Championship More...
For the Regular Divison, Mike Suhre, has a commanding lead going into the Players Championship. A finish of 18th or better will clinch the title over Brian Fogt. On the Senior Division side, there are still 2 opportunities for players to earn points. The Players Championship at Bellerive and then at Port St. Lucie, FL, in November for the Senior Professional National Championship. Bob Gaus has a good sized lead but JC Anderson and Mark Faulkner, both have a mathematical chance to overtake Gaus and win the title. All of the Gateway PGA Players of the Year awards are sponsored by Betz Jewelers. Each champion will recieve a beautiful timepice compliments of Craig Betz and Betz Jewelers. Good Luck to All. Players are preparing to head to the Lake of the
2014 National Car Rental Pro Am Championship St. Albans CC Rob Sedorcek Kim Shearburn Van Pierce Jon Pini More...
Ozarks for the TaylorMade/ Adidas Lake Team Event on October 20-22nd. 2 Man teams from all over the Midwest will converge for the Annual event. The event features three of the finest venues around as Monday will hosted by The Club at Porto Cima, followed by Old Kinderhook on Tuesday, and Osage National Golf Resort on Wednesday to wrap it up. There are over 50 teams registered with just a few spots remaining. CLICK HERE FOR INFO PAGE 12
Place
Player
Events
Points
Place Player
Events
Points
1
Adam M. Betz
11
1,333.00
1
Mike L. Suhre
46
1,147.50
2
Shane J. Blankenship
13
1,013.50
2
Brian R. Fogt
48
980.50
3
Brandon L. Veld
10
947.00
3
Bob T. Gaus
37
939.17
4
Justin D. Auping
11
757.50
4
Jc Anderson
42
929.00
5
Sam D. Jonell
10
597.00
5
Ryan P. Roy
45
878.00
6
Loel B. Fischer
8
544.50
6
Gideon H. Smith
29
693.42
7
Emily K. Berryman
8
495.00
7
Jeffrey W. Schmid
18
620.00
8
Roger K. Welch
8
390.00
8
Mark W. Faulkner
49
595.00
9
Matthew S. Gindler
6
377.50
9
Shane J. Blankenship
43
591.00
10
Jeffrey W. Schmid
4
372.50
10
Rob W. Sedorcek
45
545.17
Events
Points
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View Complete Standings
Place Player
Events
Points
1
Bob T. Gaus
18
1,131.50
Place Player
2
Jc Anderson
22
992.50
1
Mike C. Brengard
9
842.50
2
Steve L. Lotz
8
822.50
3
Scott Bess
5
585.00
4
Steve Heckel
5
572.50
5
Mike Murphy
6
452.50
6
James G. Miali
3
295.00
7
Bill R. Proctor
3
250.00
8
Charles R. Stock
3
235.00
9
Michael A. Wensing
3
220.00
10
Brad Hulett
3
207.50
3
Brian R. Fogt
16
947.50
4
Mark W. Faulkner
23
880.00
5
Jeff Whitfield
18
722.50
6
Nash Haxel
18
630.00
7
Rob W. Sedorcek
16
620.00
8
Larry W. Emery
14
555.00
9
David Levine
16
527.50
10
Scott Bess
9
475.00
View Complete Standings
View Complete Standings
Place
Player
Events
Points
1
Barbara A. Blanchar
8
1,217.50
2
Emily K. Berryman
5
592.50
3
Helen A. Kurtin
2
225.00
View Complete Standings
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As a member of the PGA Rules of Golf Committee, I receive many inquiries about the Jesse Barge, PGA application of the Rules of Golf. Recently I received a call from fellow Gateway PGA Section member Jeff Escott, the PGA head professional at Persimmon Woods Golf Club in Weldon Springs, Missouri. Jeff informed me that the golf committee at his facility was meeting that evening to resolve a difficult situation. A question was raised after the close of a competition during a recent event, and Jeff wanted to be sure the discussion and resolution of the matter was in accordance with the Rules of Golf. Our phone conversation focused on the provisions of Rule 34-1b and its first sentence, which states, “In stroke play a penalty must not be rescinded, modified or imposed after the competition has closed.” With this in mind, the Committee also had to look at the four exceptions under this Rule, in particular 34-1b (iii), which tells us, “A penalty of disqualification must be imposed after the completion has closed if a competitor returned a score for any hole lower than actually taken (Rule 6-6d) for any reason other than failure to include a penalty that, before the competition closed, he did not know he had incurred.” Click here to continue reading.
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