June 2014 From the Executive Director
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Rules
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PGA Youth Safety Program
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Player Development
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PGA Professional Certification Program
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PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
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PGA Benefits Program
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Scottsdale Golf Club Exchange
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Teaching the Teachers Forum
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Sterling Cut Glass
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New Member & New Apprentices
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For Sale
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Employment
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Metro Chapter
Tournaments
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Dear Members and Apprentices, Congratulations to the Southwest Section PGA members that recently participated in the Professional National Championship held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Craig Hocknull, Chirs Endres and Brent Newcomb competed the first two days, Brandon Smith made the 36 hole cut of top 90 and ties—but fell short of the top 70 and ties threshold for day 3. Playing all four days were Ben Weir (T55), Marty Jertson (T73) and Ben Kreger (T75). It was great to have “7” SWSPGA players compete in the event---however we left several quality players at home that have the ability to compete at that level. As many of you may know, the number of players that participate in our local PNC determines the number of players we are able to send to the National Event. With the event being held at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club in 2015 (http://www.pga.com/news/pga/15-pnc-heading-historic-philadelphia-cricket-club) I would like to encourage you to participate in this years’ qualifier being held at Troon North’s Monument Golf Course (Registration due by July 8th at 2pm) and for the Seniors at Firerock Country Club in Fountain Hills, AZ. (Registration Due by July 15th at 2pm). Youth Sports Background Checks The PGA of America Board of Directors recently approved a policy that will require background checks for PGA Professionals and Volunteers who work with juniors. The roll-out (which is outlined in this monthly update and will be posted on the SWSPGA Website when finalized) will start with Section staff and PGA members and expand from there. Background screening will be provided by First Advantage through an on-line process at a cost of less than $6.00 per individual. Drive Chip and Putt Special thanks to Tucson Country Club, Lone Tree Golf Club, Vistal Golf Club and Stallion Mountain Golf Club for their efforts in conducting local Drive Chip and Putt Events during the month of June. Antelope Hills will host the final local Drive Chip and Putt in July and the sub-regional will be held at Grayhawk Golf Club in August. We have had several inquiries about hosting a local Drive Chip and Putt event in 2015. Accordingly, the SWSPGA will create a process for facilities to submit a proposal/request to host a local competition next year. This process will take place in the late Fall and early Spring so that the sites will be available for registration immediately following the Drive Chip and Putt Finals held at Augusta National on April 5, 2015. Metro Chapter and Board Retreat The SWSPGA Board will be having a retreat/planning session on July 11th and 12th. Topics will include committee activities, national initiatives, the golf market in our Section and the roll-out of the Metro Chapter Activities. If you have thoughts or ides that you feel we should address at this meeting please feel free to forward them to us for review. Respectfully, Curt Hudek, PGA Executive Director
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Chris Hansen Key Account Manager chris.hansen@pepsico.com
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Teaching the Teacher Forum "Know Your Customers and Clientele" By Jason Reddington, PGA Director of Instruction at Mirabel
To see the full article
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PGA of America New members elected to the PGA of America from 05/30/2014 thru 07/01/2014 Blake D. Bishard, PGA
Arizona Biltmore
Michael J. Cook, PGA
Arrowhead Country Club
Matthew S. Davis, PGA
Desert Highlands Golf Club
Sean C. Dunn, PGA
Phoenician Golf Club
Ryan D. Finnegan-Rocha, PGA
Desert Pines Golf Club
Jason Hong, PGA
Papago Golf Course
Matthew C. Keel, PGA
JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club
Christopher S. Mandziuk, PGA
Seven Canyons
Michael C. Miller, PGA
Sewailo Golf Club
Steven S. Montalto, PGA
Moon Valley Country Club
Cameron H. Ortiz, PGA
Ancala Country Club
Matthew D. Person, PGA
Camelback Golf Club
John M. Price, PGA
Toka Sticks Golf Club
Timothy V. Ramos, PGA
Arizona Biltmore Country Club
Shawn M. Scott, PGA
Whirlwind Course @ Wildhores
Ryan J. Silverstein, PGA
The Estancia Club
Douglas M. Smith, PGA
GolfTEC-Chandler
Alex J. Stude, PGA
Sewailo Golf Club
Kyle G. Ulbrich, PGA
Camelback Golf Club
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PGA of America Newly Registered Apprentices from 05/30/2014 thru 07/01/2014
Robert B. Bachman
Troon North Golf Club
Connor C. Dugan
Blackstone Country Club
Adam J. Erspamer
Corte Bella Golf Club
Jerome A. Hammack
The Estancia Club
Tyler W. Harper
Aspen Valley Golf Club
Chad M. Lapel
Painted Desert Golf Course
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For the most recent Job Postings and for information on: PGA Jobfinder CareerLinks CareerNet
Employment Committee Chairman: Mark J. Black, PGA Committee Members: Bill Kuikman, PGA Tom Wilcox, PGA Fred Barr, PGA Ben Estell, PGA Mike Davis, PGA Click the link below to contact our PGA Career Consultant Bill Keys, PGA
<<click here>>
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Tournament Registration and Late Fee Policy The Southwest Section PGA Officers and Board have established a $25 tournament registration late fee for all Southwest Section PGA events. Each event will have a registration deadline. Any entries accepted after the deadline will be subject to the appropriate late fee penalty. A player will be allowed to participate provided the host facility can accommodate this request. All late fee charges will be donated to the Southwest Section PGA Foundation.
Code of Conduct Policy Late Fee Policy
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2014 Tournament Calendar
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Rules of Golf
Possible Incident! – June 16, 2014 – The Ruling Hole #5 at the US Open is a Par-5 576-yard very challenging hole. After Player A’s second shot from the fairway, Player A’s ball lies on the back of the 5th green about 15 feet from the hole. The hole location is toward the back left with the green sloping back to front. There is a sandy area and a bunker short left of the green. Player A putts; the ball rolls towards the hole picks up speed and rolls off the green into the bunker. Player A asks his caddie for another ball, places the ball where his first putt was played and completes the hole in two additional strokes. What was player A’s score for hole #5? **Player A scored 6 on hole #5. Player A lay 3 in the bunker and played his next stroke from the putting green under penalty of stroke and distance, Rule 27-1a. The final putt was for a 6. See Rule 27-1a and Rule 20-5.
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Did you know you can earn MSR for hosting Get Golf Ready, PGA Junior League Golf, or PGA Sports Academy programs? 36 of your 54 Total MSR credits must come from either attending PGA Meetings, Education, or conducting Player Development/Golf 2.0 programs. You may earn credits directly from Get Golf Ready, PGA Junior League Golf, and PGA Sports Academy programs. Once your season is complete for PGA Junior League Golf, PGA of America Headquarters will assign you three MSR Credits. If you have utilized the PGA Program Manager Built on ACTIVEWorks, your student’s information will automatically be recorded and you will receive MSR Credits accordingly. If you have not utilized this tool, you may record your programs manually to receive MSR credit. Here are some simple directions on reporting Get Golf Ready or PGA Sports Academy students for MSR Credits. The following are the simple steps to take to post your students to earn credits: 1. Go to the following link: 2. http://www.playgolfamerica.com/hostfacilities/events/msr_events.cfm?ggr=1 3. Enter your PGALinks login and password 4. Click on the second bullet point link on the Events Eligible for MSR Credits Page: “•If you did not post your events online and need MSRs for past events, click here to post.” 5. This widget will appear. Fill out all fields for any events that you wish to add and hit “Next”
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“Add” to include them in the roster. 8. Choose the PGA Professional(s) to receive credits for the class & hit “Submit”. If you have any questions or issues, please contact Bob Doyle, Player Development Regional Manager at 602-334-0397 or bdoyle@pgahq.com or Tammy Bishop in PGA Membership Services at TABishop@pgahq.com or (561) 624-7699.
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Couple (2) of slightly used range ball washers that are for sale. Cost: $250.00 each Above is a photo of 1 of them. Patrick O'Hara, PGA Golf Operations Manager Recreation Centers of Sun City West C/O Pebblebrook Golf Course 18836 N. 128th Ave. Sun City West, AZ 85375 Office - 623.544.6499 Cell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 623.236.5240 www.suncitywestgolf.com
Metro Chapter 2014 Tournament Schedule of Events Page 32
Assistants Events: Date 08/07/2014 08/21/2014 09/11/2014 09/22/2014
Location Encanterra CC Pinnacle Peak CC Seville CC Assistants Champ.
Start Time 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm TBD
Cost $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $100.00
Location Superstition Mt CC Mesa CC Encanterra CC Seville CC
tart Time 1:00pm S/G/S 9:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm
Cost $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Location Lone Tree 3-man Scramble Pro/Pro Seville / Encanterra
Start Time 1:00pm
Cost $75.00 Each $300.00 Team
Individual Events: Date 07/31/2014 08/11/2014 08/28/2014 09/18/2014
Team Events: Date 08/18/2014 08/25/2014
7:30am / 2:00pm
Chapter Championship: Date
Location
Start Time
Cost
09/29/2014
TBD
TBD
TBD
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