Southwest Section PGA
September Monthly Update Section 1
From the Executive Director
Section 2
From the President
Section 3
Marketing
Section 4
Tournaments
Section 5
Metro Chapter
Section 6
Rules
Section 7
Education
Section 8
Player Development
Section 9
Junior Golf
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Executive Director In this Section: Page 2 - 3
- Executive Directors Article
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- Letter from Darrell Bock at PGA National
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- The PGA’s Program Manager
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- SWSPGA Announces New Partner: GolfMDs
Executive Director - Curt Hudek, PGA 10685 N. 69th St Scottsdale, AZ 85254 PH. 480-443-9002 FAX 480-443-9006 e-mail: chudek@pgahq.com
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Executive Director Dear Members and Apprentices, Section Championships, MSR’s and Fall Events
PING Southwest Sec on Championship
Following a two week delay due to the heavy rains in the Phoenix area, Michael Hopper teed off the 54th hole with a one shot lead over Phoenix Country Club host professional Scott Frisch. Both players laid up on the famous par 5 18th hole and both players hit fantastic pressure shots to inside 12 feet. Frisch putted first, only to have his tournament tying effort slide off the edge of the hole. Hopper finished in style (photo) as he rolled in his birdie and capture the event by two shots with rounds of 67-69-67. Nigel Spence finished third, showing off for his dad a bit who had flown in from Australia to see him play. Jeff Yurkiewicz added a little flair to his finish by making a 35 foot eagle putt on the last hole to finish solo fourth with Marty Jertson, Ben Weir, Ralph West and Chris Dompier tying for fifth. Mike Franko tied the course record for most pars in a round (18) during round two. Special thanks to the members and staff at Phoenix Country Club for hosting this outstanding event.
The Senior Section Championship and Senior Professional National Championship The SWSPGA Senior Section Championship and Professional National Championship was hosted at Firerock Golf Club. The facility was in fantastic condition and the 36 hole two day event showed that experience does “count”. Randy Wittig (Gainey Ranch GC) was the only professional to shoot in the 60’s on day 1 with an opening round of 69. This was good enough for a one shot lead over Joe Penaflor (Scottsdale National). As with any Senior player, seeing the course one time is enough to shoot a better score---and Day 2 was no exception as eight of the seniors shot rounds in the 60’s in almost identical conditions. Mike Franko (Life Member), Paul Trittler (Grayhawk) and Kim Dolan (Siena Golf Club) shot 69’s; Dave Simm (Ventana Canyon), Jim Schuman (McDowell Mountain), Bret James (Terravita Golf CC) and Ralph West (Reid/West Golf Academy) carded 68’s and posting the low round of the day and earning the Senior Section Championship title was Greg Harmon(Life Member). Greg put 6 birdies on the card and no bogeys and finished the event at 5 under par 139. Greg’s steady play included 20 consecutive holes without a bogey and only three bogeys for the entire event. Earning a spot in the Senior Professional National Championship to be held at PGA Golf Club in November of this year were Ralph West, Joe Penaflor, Paul Tirttler, Jim Schuman and Randy Wittig. Good luck gentlemen.
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Executive Director MSR’s
The next MSR Cycle ends on June 15, 2015. PGA members are required to earn a total of 54 credits of which 36 must be in the areas of:
*PGA Education
*PGA Meetings
*Golf 2.0 Specific programs
As of September 27, 2014; 46% of our members have met the MSR requirements for the current cycle (nice work!). A few professionals (21) need additional credits that may be either the “required credits” or nonrequired credits; while the remainder (597 total) need the number of required credits shown in the chart below:
MSR Credits Needed 1
You may check your specific requirements at www.pgalinks.com . Additional PGA credits can be earned via Section Education (Listed on Section Website in the Education Drop Down), at our upcoming semi-annual meeting and education session on Dec 8th and 9th (Meeting is on the 9th) and through the complimentary PGA online education (requires 70% grade on test related to materials) at http://apps.pgalinks.com/professionals/apps/education/video_education/index.cfm?ems_event=140 .
Respectfully, Curt Hudek, PGA Executive Director
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PGA of America In the effort to better serve our PGA Professionals, the Association is excited to introduce the new PGA Marketing Resource Center: www.pgalinks.com/ MarketingResourceCenter. The newly created and redesigned PGA Marketing Resource Center expands upon the tools previously provided through PGA Pro-Motion and the Creative Resource Center: Create More: With 140 different creative options, members can customize professionally designed materials for print, web and email Learn: Members can now attend marketing webinars covering how modern marketing tactics can best apply for the unique needs of our industry Collect: A new feature allows members to increase the size of their database by creating a customized data capture form (for program sign-ups, family events, etc.) Marketing and creative tools have proven valuable to our PGA Professionals as more than 6,000 registered to use the previous site, the Creative Resource Center, and over 750 additional PGA Professionals have registered to use the created PGA Marketing Resource Center. For those PGA Professional already using the Creative Resource Center, they will not have to do anything new or make adjustments to use the new site. They will automatically have access to all the tools provided via the PGA Marketing Resource Center site. With the ‘official’ launch of the PGA Marketing Resource Center site, we encourage you to direct members to this free, easy-to-use , marketing and creative site they build marketing plans for their facilities and their programs. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Darrell Bock, PGA Director, Section Affairs PGA of America (561) 630-1745 (office) (561) 460-7178 (mobile)
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Executive Director
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Executive Director Southwest Section PGA Announces New Partner: GolfMDs® The Southwest Section PGA is pleased to announce that it has partnered with GolfMDs.com to expand the Internet marketing presence for our PGA Teaching Professionals. GolfMDs, based in San Jose, CA, the Internet’s largest Instructor search and Student reviews platform, aims to connect PGA teaching professionals with more golfers in their area through consolidated Internet marketing efforts. “We’re excited to be working with the Southwest PGA, its members and apprentices as we move into peak season. This partnership will enable us to provide amateur golfers across the region easier access to their local teaching professionals, and increase the business opportunity for those Pros that choose to participate, ” commented Alex Weber, Founder and CEO of GolfMDs. The partnership includes the creation of a free GolfMDs Pro Account for each SWPGA member, as well as marketing exposure through different Internet channels specific to our members. The Pro Account provides each member with a customizable business profile page to be included on GolfMDs.com and other regional website promoting golf. There is an option to upgrade to the Pro Business Account at any time – which offers online scheduling, premium marketing exposure and student management features to help further boost business. In the next few days all members will receive an email containing their unique login credentials, and instructions on how to customize their account. For those members that do not currently offer Instruction or club-fitting services, the email will contain an option to terminate the account – excluding you from the GolfMDs Pro Search. Golf MD’s will be onsite for our semi-annual meeting in December and look forward to working with many of our professionals directly. For more information on GolfMDs and the services that they provide please visit, www.GolfMDs.com. Should you have any questions feel free to contact Alex Weber, CEO of GolfMDs, by email at Alex@GolfMDs.com or by phone at 408.472.4359.
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From the President In this Section: Page 2
- NGCOA
Page 3
- End of an MSR Cycle
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- Video’s from the President
President SWSPGA - Don Rea, PGA Augusta Ranch Golf Club
e-mail:
drea@augustaranchgolf.com
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From the President
Dear Don: In April 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule to revise the definition of a "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) for all Clean Water Act programs. The definitional changes contained in the rule would significantly expand federal control of land and water resources in the U.S., triggering substantial additional permitting and regulatory requirements. The Waters Advocacy Coalition, of which NGCOA is a part, is focused on overturning the WOTUS rule as currently proposed. PROPOSED RULE THAT AFFECTS GOLF COURSES This proposed rule would likely expand the Clean Water Act jurisdiction – and therefore further regulation on ponds, lakes, and streams on your course. You would be subject to the Clean Water Act provisions, challenging your ability to manage your own property. This afternoon, the House of Representatives will vote on this proposed rule. We have given a voice to golf course owners and explained to lawmakers how this rule would impact the industry and the business of golf. The NGCOA, along with participating associations in the Waters Advocacy Coalition, are closely watching this proposed rule and its progression. We are prepared to act further and activate you, when and if necessary. About the Waters Advocacy Coalition: The NGCOA joined Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Club Managers Association of America, Professional Golfers Association of America, American Society of Golf Course Architects, Golf Course Builders Association of America, and National Club Association joined the Waters Advocacy Coalition, a coalition of more than 35 associations focused on educating federal and state policymakers about the broad array of issues associated with expanding federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
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From the President Member Service Requirements Member Service Requirements [Printer-friendly] PGA Member Service Requirement Policy (as of June 16, 2012) Credit requirements will consist of two categories: (a) 54 Total Credits, (b) 36 of which must be from PGA Meeting/PGA Education and/or Golf 2.0/ Player Development. (a) Total Credits (54): A total of 54 credits must be earned, with at least 36 credits earned from the required category (PGA Meeting/PGA Education/Golf 2.0/Player Development), while the other means of obtaining credits toward the total requirement remain per the prior program. All credits for any category must be earned via activities that allow for automated crediting through PGA systems to streamline the administration of the Professional Development Program. (b) PGA Meeting/PGA Education: The credit category for Meetings and PGAdelivered education (Chapter, Section, National) are now combined and all will be awarded one (1) credit per hour of participation. Other education provided by sources outside of The PGA will apply to the Total. This means that any gathering of members organized by a Section/Chapter or National, whether for governance, education, or both will be treated the same way. Therefore, a Section meeting that had three hours of business meeting and two hours of education that would have been credited six Meeting credits and two Education credits in the previous cycle will now be worth 5 PGA Meeting/PGA Education credits in the current proposal. (b) Golf 2.0/Player Development: The credits for Golf 2.0/Player Development will be earned via the reporting of actual creation, activation and engagement of golfers into programming that supports Golf 2.0 initiatives and/or education and training on the strategic plan, its initiatives, and related program administration. Thus both green grass and non-green grass or executive level PGA members can meet the requirement by becoming knowledgeable about Golf 2.0, its strategic initiatives, and its programs.
Coming Soon End of MSR Cycle on June 15, 2015
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From the President Interview with PING Southwest PGA Championship Winner Michael Hopper
SWSPGA Semi Annual meeting Dec. 8-9
SWSPGA Golf Pass The best way to impact the golf industry in Arizona - Sign your course up today
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Marketing In this Section: Pages 2
- FlightScope receives amazing award for Xi Model
Marketing Committee Chairman—Jamey Lewis, PGA Atlas Golf Management e-mail:
jameylewis@pga.com
Marketing Director—Frank Calvin, PGA 10685 N. 69th St Scottsdale, AZ 85254 PH. 480-443-9002 FAX 480-443-9006 e-mail: fcalvin@pgahq.com
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Marketing
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Tournaments In this Section: Page 2
- Tournament Results, 2014 Calendar and August Tournaments
Page 3
- Hole-in-One Club
Tournament Committee Chairman—David Engram, PGA The Mirabel Club e-mail:
daveengram@aol.com
Tournament Director—Mike Martino, PGA 10685 N. 69th St Scottsdale, AZ 85254 PH. 480-443-9002 FAX 480-443-9006 e-mail: mmartino@pgahq.com
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Tournaments 2013 Tournaments and Results from BlueGolf
2014 Tournaments and Results from BlueGolf
2014 Tournament Calendar
September Tournament Final Results 09/15/2014 - 09/16/2014 Senior Section Championship 09/22/2014 - 09/24/2014 Section Championship 09/29/2014 Pro-Assistant
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Metro Chapter In this Section: Page 2
- Letter from the Metro Chapter
Page 3 & 4
- About the Metro Chapter
Page 5
- 2014 Tournament Schedule
Metro Chapter President - Mark Black, PGA Encanterra Country Club
e-mail:
mark.nancy.black@gmail.com
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Metro Chapter Metro Chapter Update: On August 28, 2014 the Metro Chapter had an individual event with 9 people participating. Curt Hudek won the event with a 77. To date we have 20 Metro Chapter members and $500.00 set aside to give to a charity of our choice and 3- $150.00 scholarships to any Metro Chapter member who is registered or in the process of getting their PGA Certification. The $150 is free if you complete the program in 2 years or less. If you do not you will have to re-pay the Metro Chapter the $150 interest free.
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Metro Chapter While the idea of a Metro Chapter has been discussed at some length among the Board for the last eighteen months—details have not been communicated with the membership. The following will help bring you up to date with the goals and objectives of this evolving concept and highlight some of the activities planned for the coming year. Why a Metro Chapter? Primarily to create additional opportunities for members to play, participate in governance, conduct local education and charitable outreach, support professionals earning PGA Certifications and networking. Who is a member of the Metro Chapter? Currently, all those not part of the Southern Chapter or the Southern Nevada Chapter. With the addition of this Chapter there has been some discussion of creating a Northern Arizona Chapter which will be reviewed by the board in the coming months. Will the Metro Chapter have Chapter Coordinator? No. Currently all activities will be conducted by the Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs. The Section staff will provide support in the form of accounting and promotion, but will not have staff members assigned to these activities. Is there an additional “cost” to be a member of the Metro Chapter? Yes and No. The Metro Chapter intends to have an optional $100 Participation/Tournament Membership Fee and an 8 hour charitable service requirement. In return participants will have first right to the limited field tournament and education events, be afforded a reduced tournament entry fee, have an opportunity to receive partial up-front funds for pursuit of a PGA Certification and hold a position on the Chapter Board/ Committee. All other Metro/Southern/Southern Nevada Chapter members will be allowed to participate in Metro Chapter events on a space available basis. How do I submit my 8 hours of Charitable Service? You may submit your 8 hours of Charitable Service to any member or chair of the Metro Chapter as listed below. This service must be provided prior to the annual Metro Chapter Championship. You may submit this on the MSR Reporting form found in the left hand column of the home page of the SWSPGA website at www.southwest.pga.com . What will this Participation/Tournament Membership fee be used for? See details in the summary below. How do I submit my Participation/Tournament Membership Fee? This registration is available at the Section Website in the Tournament tab. It is currently listed as a June 20, 2014 Event. Metro Chapter Tournament Events are listed within the playing opportunities on the SWSPGA website.
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Metro Chapter How can I find out more about the Metro Chapter? Feel free to contact Mark Black at Encanterra Country Club, Curt Hudek at the Section Office or the Officers of the SWSPGA. Chapter President / Tournament Chairman: Mark Black, PGA Encanterra Country ClubVice President: Jon Morgan, PGA Seville Golf Club Foundation / Scholarship awards: Brett Meiners, PGA Superstition Mountain Golf ClubAssistant Tournament Chairman: Reed Black, PGA Pinnacle Peak Country Club To become a member of the Metro Chapter there is a $100.00 “Participation/ Tournament Fee” as well as completing 8 hours of volunteer work. Volunteer work can be completed by offering service to the Section or other Charitable organizations or community outreach. The $100.00 “Tournament Fee” will be broken down the following way: 25%
Certification for the Metro Chapter members to get $100.00 - $200.00 up front to pursue Certification. The money requires a contract that is signed by the perspective Certification candidate. Each person has 2 years to complete the process or they have to repay the money to the Metro Chapter. If you do not pay you are in violation of the code of ethics policy.
25%
Charity – Brett Meiners and his committee will evaluate and decide where to donate money from the Metro Chapter.
50%
Chapter Championship – this event will be 36 holes with a lunch following play after round 1. The cost to enter the Metro Chapter Championship for “participating” members will be $150.00. Last place money in Metro Chapter Championship will receive $150.00. Other monies coming into the Chapter Championship will come from each event and any potential sponsors.
Southwest Section PGA Professional and Apprentice who have met the Section playing requirements can compete in Metro Chapter events; however they will pay an additional entry fee of $20.00. Only members of the Metro Chapter can compete in the Metro Chapter Championship.
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Metro Chapter Metro Chapter SWSPGA 2014 Tournament Schedule of Events Assistants Events: Date
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 Encanterra CC Mesa CC Seville CC
Start Time 1:00pm S/G/S 1:00pm 9:00am 1:00pm
Cost $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Date 08/18/2014
Location Lone Tree 3-man Scramble
Start Time 1:00pm
Cost $75.00 Each
08/25/2014
Pro/Pro Seville / Encanterra
7:30am/2:00pm $300.00 Team
08/07/2014 08/21/2014 09/11/2014 09/22/2014 A
Individual Events: Date 07/31/2014 08/28/2014 09/05/2014 09/18/2014
Team Events:
Chapter Championship: Date 10/03/2014
Location Encanterra CC
Start Time 8:00am
Cost $150.00
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Rules of Golf In this Section: Page 2 - 4
- Schedule Set For 2015 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops
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- Important T/F Q’s – September 19, 2014 – The Rulings
Page 6
- Now What? – September 10, 2014 – The Ruling
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Rules of Golf Schedule Set For 2015 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops FAR HILLS, N.J. – As part of a longstanding cooperative effort to provide service to the game and enhance understanding about the Rules of Golf, the USGA and the PGA of America will again conduct Rules of Golf workshops around the United States in 2015. These workshops are open to the public and bring together several of the foremost Rules of Golf educators in the game, with the goal of making the Rules accessible to anyone who wishes to learn more about them or sharpen their existing knowledge. In 2015, 21 workshops, in 3 ½-day and 2-day formats, will be offered throughout the country from January through March. These programs are led by two instructors, one affiliated with the United States Golf Association and one with the PGA of America. 3½-Day Workshops
Rules of Golf Workshop: Covers all 34 Rules of Golf, unabridged and in detail. 85+ Rules of Golf Workshop: Covers all 34 Rules of Golf, unabridged and in detail for individuals who have demonstrated a very high level of Rules knowledge by scoring 85 or higher in the past six years on the 100-question Rules of Golf exam given in conjunction with the 3½-day workshops. Officiating and Tournament Administration Workshop: Covers officiating techniques, golf course setup, golf course marking and tournament administration. Approximately half of each of the first three days will be held outdoors at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., immediately prior to the tournament week of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic. The other portions of the program will be conducted in a nearby classroom. Classroom presentations for 3½-day workshops are done utilizing PowerPoint with photographs, illustrations, animations and videos. All attendees will receive the current editions of 1) The Rules of Golf, 2) The Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 3) The Principles Behind the Rules of Golf by Richard S. Tufts and 4) online access to USGA University, where there are a variety of study materials and practice exams. The cost to register is $350*. The registration fee covers the cost of the workshop sessions, study materials (detailed above), a continental breakfast each morning starting at 7:15 a.m. that includes at least one hot item, complimentary coffee, tea, water and soft drinks during scheduled breaks and a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the conclusion of the workshop’s first day. The registration fee does not include the cost of transportation, lodging, incidental expenses or other food and beverage expenses not otherwise specified. * At most workshops, participants are responsible for lunch and convenient choices are available. Because off-site lunch options at the workshops to be held in Far Hills, N.J., and Atlanta, Ga., are not conducive to keeping those programs on schedule, an on-site buffet lunch will be provided during the first three days for all participants. The registration fee for those workshops is $385 and will include the cost of lunch during the first three days.
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Rules of Golf 2-Day Workshop
Fundamentals of the Rules of Golf: Covers an overview of the 34 Rules of Golf, presentations on how the Rules of Golf and the Decisions on the Rules of Golf books are organized, the defined terms used in the Rules of Golf and their importance in fully understanding the Rules, the philosophical principles upon which the Rules of Golf are based, and in-depth presentations on the fundamental Rules governing match and stroke play, playing the ball as it lies, playing the course as it is found and those dealing with relief situations (water hazards, ground under repair, obstructions, balls lost or out of bounds and balls which are unplayable).
Classroom presentations for the 2-day workshop are done utilizing PowerPoint with photographs, illustrations, animations and videos. All attendees will receive the current editions of 1) The Rules of Golf, 2) Golf Rules Illustrated, 3) Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 4) The Principles Behind the Rules of Golf by Richard S. Tufts and 5) online access to USGA University, where there are a variety of study materials.
The cost to register is $175†. The registration fee covers the cost of the workshop sessions, study materials (detailed above), a continental breakfast each morning starting at 7:15 a.m. that includes at least one hot item, complimentary coffee, tea, water and soft drinks during scheduled breaks and a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the conclusion of the workshop’s first day. The registration fee does not include the cost of transportation, lodging, incidental expenses or other food and beverage expenses not otherwise specified. † At most workshops, participants are responsible for lunch and convenient choices are available. Because off-site lunch options at the workshop to be held in Far Hills, N.J., are not conducive to keeping that program on schedule, an on-site buffet lunch will be provided during each day for all participants. The registration fee for this workshop is $200 and will include the cost of lunch both days. Click here for the 2015 schedule and additional information Online registration at USGA.org begins Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Phone-in registration begins Monday, October 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Rules of Golf
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Rules of Golf Important T/F Q’s – September 19, 2014 – The Rulings A competitor took relief from a lateral water hazard, dropped a ball in a wrong place (not a serious breach) and played the ball. The total penalty is three strokes.
True
False
Reference _Rule 26-1 and Rule 20-
7_______
While a ball is in motion after a stroke, a player is permitted to move a bunker rake to prevent the ball played by a fellow-competitor from being deflected into a bunker. True
False
Reference _Rule 24-1_
In single match play, if the two players are not comfortable with the Rule that the ball farther from the hole is to be played first it is permissible to agree to play “ready golf”. True
False
Reference _Rule 10-1b, Rule 1-3 and Decision 1-3/2_
In stroke play, a player’s ball lies on a gravel cart path. Not knowing if relief is available the player plays the ball on the gravel path and drops a second ball under Rule 24-2. At scoring the player learns that gravel paths are deemed to be immovable obstructions. The score with the original ball must count.
True
False
Reference _Rule 3-3b (ii) and Decision 3-3/0.5_
In stroke play, a player who has 13 clubs may borrow a club for a stroke from his partner who has 13 clubs. True
False
Reference _Rule 4-4b_
A player is two minutes late for his 8:00AM starting time. The group starts on time and the player arrives before his turn to play. The player is not penalized for being late. True
False
Reference _Rule 6-3 and Decision 6-
3a/2_______
A player plays a stroke at a ball in Bunker A and the ball comes to rest in another bunker, Bunker B. The player rakes Bunker A and takes practice swings in Bunker A touching the sand with his club. The player’s actions are permitted in the Rules.
True
False
Reference _Rule 13-4, Exception 3_
In stroke play, a player writes a score of 4 on his score card and returns the score card to the Committee – no penalty strokes were incurred on the hole. If it becomes known after the competition has closed that the correct score was 5, the player must be disqualified.
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Rules of Golf Now What? – September 10, 2014 – The Ruling Player A, in taking relief from a lateral water hazard, dropped a substituted ball within the prescribed area and the ball rolled across the red line and into the pond. The re-drop also rolled into the hazard and into the pond. Player A placed another ball on the spot where the re-drop had landed and determined that the ball was at rest. Player A, as he contemplated his next stroke, noticed his ball start to move and roll towards the red line. Player A moved quickly and stopped the ball with his club after the ball crossed the red line but before the ball rolled into the pond. **Rule 1-2 and Decision 1-2/0.5 provide guidance on this incident. Player A incurs the general penalty for a breach of Rule 1-2, exerting influence on the movement of a ball in play. In stroke play, the Committee should consider the aspects of the incident to decide whether a serious breach has been committed by Player A. If Player A stopped the ball in order to be able to play the ball from a playable location in the hazard, avoiding a one-stroke penalty, imposing a DQ for a serious breach would be warranted. If Player A’s reason for stopping the ball was solely to save the ball and Player A intended to proceed under Rule 26-1, the two-stroke penalty is sufficient and since the ball was now in the hazard the ball could be played as it lies or relief could be taken under Rule 26-1.
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Education In this Section: Page 2
- Don Crawley Providing Instruction at a recent SWSPGA Education Event
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- MSR’s between now and June 15th, 2015
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- October 11th Education
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- PGA Certification Reimbursement form
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- Golf Digest and Golf Magazine Top 5 instructor
Education Committee Chairman—Tim Eberlein, PGA The Golf Academy of America e-mail:
timnalita@yahoo.com
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Education
Don Crawley Providing Instruction at a recent SWSPGA Education Event
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Education Between now and next June 15, we will have:
3 Hours 5 Hours 1 to 2 Hours
Semi Annual Meeting on Dec 9th Annual Meeting on May 27, 2014 Variety of “town hall” meetings that would be 1 to 3 hours each
PGA Education Big Blocks offer at PGA show in Orlando January 20 to 24th (Click on the Education Tab)—up to 20 hours in a week http://www.pgashow.com/ SWSPGA holds monthly education Events—1 to 4 hours eachSemi Annual Meeting will have Education on Dec 8th and 9th Estimate 4 to 5 hours SWSGPA will do a 2 Education Event Next Spring again—probably 8 to 10 hours (Dates TBD) PGA Also offers up to 11 Classes “online” at http://apps.pgalinks.com/professionals/apps/education/ video_education/index.cfm?ems_event=140 You must score a 70% on the test to receive credit (one chance at a re-take if you don’t hit it on the first try)
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Education
EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR Date:
Saturday, October 11th
Location:
Golf Academy of America (Host) 2031 N Arizona Ave, Suite #2 Chandler, AZ 95225
Time:
Session 1: Session 2:
Capacity:
20 each session
Cost: $20 Presenters:
8am-12pm 1pm-5pm
Topics:
1. Developing a Coaching Mindset 2. Accurately Diagnosing Swing Flaws 3. Employment Opportunities with GollfTEC
Andy Hilts Vice President of Instruction and Education at GolfTEC In 1999, Andy graduated from the Professional Golf Management Program at Mississippi State University. While teaching full time between 1999 and 2005 Andy gave over 11,000 golf lessons. After five years as a PGA Member, he achieved the status of PGA Master Professional in Instruction during June of 2005. In 2005 Andy was also named the Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year, followed in 2008 by the Colorado PGA Horton Smith Award. Since 2005 he has trained and mentored more than 1,000 GolfTEC Coaches Worldwide throughout their 165 Improvement Centers. Hilts has also been TPI Certified and a member of the Instruction Committee for the PGA of America since 2011. Golf Digest has listed Andy as one of America’s Best Young Teachers and #3 for Best Teachers in the State of Colorado. The Golf Ranges Association of America has recently named Andy as one of the Top 50 Growth of the Game Teachers for 2012. Ashley “AC” Cox Manager of Educational Development and Recruiting at GolfTEC AC is a 2000 graduate of the PGA Golf Management Program at Mississippi State University. He spent the next 10 years working as an administrator in the PGA Golf Management Programs at Campbell University (Assistant Director) and North Carolina State University (Director of Instruction). During that time AC trained, mentored, and helped place more than 200 students in various positions within the golf industry. Additionally, AC served as an Instructor of Marketing in which he taught both undergraduate and graduate marketing courses. In 2012, AC joined the team at GolfTEC Headquarters where he wears many hats within the organization. He has helped facilitate the training of over 200 new hires at GolfTEC University, as well as managing the content of GolfTEC’s ever growing internal Training Center for its 650+ Certified Personal Coaches. He is TPI Certified and he’s the recruiting liaison for the PGA Golf Management Programs, the Golf Academy of America, and the Professional Golfers Career College.
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Education
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Education Golf Digest and Golf Magazine Top 5 instructor Mike Adams Bio Swing Dynamic Seminar is coming to Phoenix! Join Mike Adams, E.A. Tischler and Dr. David Wright for a teaching certification program like no other. This is the first time this certification program has been offered on the West Coast. October 27, and 28, 2014 (Monday and Tuesday), 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily Indoor sessions: Embassy Suites Phoenix-Biltmore Hotel Outdoor sessions: Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, Phoenix, Arizona Cost: $600, seminar returnee $225, includes lunch "The information in the Bio Swing Dynamic Seminar is informative and thought provoking. Mike uses functionality, muscular and structural tendencies. He provides testing and models based upon how the person's body moves." -- Nancy Harvey, Senior Instructor, Dana Rader Golf Schools "You don't choose your swing, it chooses you. Now with a simple and easy test, you can discover for the first time your most dynamic, consistent, and efficient motion to teach all your students! Come and learn in 2 days what Mike has been studying for 15 years. It will change how you teach and what you teach." Tina Tombs -- 2014 LPGA Central Section Teacher of the Year, Former LPGA Tour Player "I saw Mike's presentation at the LPGA National Summit in Denver. After his session, we were all clustered around him, wanting to learn more. For me, it was the most intriguing session of the Summit." -- Marvol Barnard, PGA, LPGA Central Section President, Golf Digest Top 50 Best Women Teachers Register TODAY and don't miss this ground-breaking seminar with one of Golf Digest and Golf Magazine's Top 5 Teachers. (LPGA and PGA members will receive CU's and MSR's.) For more information, contact Tina Tombs at Tina@TinaTombsGolf.com, and visit Mike's website at http://mikeadamsgolf.com to learn more about Mike and his teaching philosophy.
REGISTRATION AND FACT SHEET ATTACHED.
Marvol Barnard, LPGA, PGA
2013 LPGA Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award 2013 PGA Southwest Section Player Development Award Golf Digest 50 Best Women Teachers 520-591-1475 www.MarvolBarnardGolf.com
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Player Development In this Section: Page 2 - How to get your MSR’s
Player Development Regional Manager Bob Doyle, PGA PH.
6025220603
e-mail:
bdoyle@pgahq.com
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Player Development 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”
6. Choose the event by clicking on the Event Name 7. Enter the names of the students (Note, you must enter at least 3 names/ class to earn MSR credits) and hit “Next”. If the student has previously been entered, you can just hit
“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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Junior Golf In this Section: Page 2
- Letter from Matt Anzalone the Junior Golf Committee Chairman
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- 1st Tee of Phoenix “Fall Fest ‘14”
Junior Golf Committee—Chairman matt Anzalone, PGA Gainey Ranch Golf Club e-mail:
matt.anzalone@ourclub.com
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Junior Golf Tournament/Event Update: This year the Antigua Junior Tour went fantastic beating participation levels from 2013 by 25%! Every district had increased participation compared to 2013. We wrapped up the season with our tour championship in Prescott and had 130 of the SWSPGA’s best junior golfers compete in a 36 hole championship. Overall the tour was an overwhelming success and we look forward to next year. Next the Oakley Pro-Junior was a fantastic success as well. Kirk Schultz, with Oakley, is one of the best supporters of junior golf as well as a huge supporter of the Southwest Section PGA. With his sponsorship, a fantastic host facility, and a great group of professionals that gave their time to these juniors we couldn’t have asked for a better event. As this event has become a staple on the junior schedule we will seek to continue to find a great venue each year to add diversity to this event. Lastly on Saturday August 16th the Southwest Section, JGAA and the Raven Golf Club held the annual High School Coaches Clinic. There were 55 coaches that attended and several guest speakers that assisted with this informational clinic. The event turned out to be a great time and all of the coaches were very engaged and excited for the 2014 high school golf season! Junior Golf Committee Update: We would like to welcome a few new committee members Jay LarschiedFormer Committee Chair, Jay is the General Manager of Longbow Golf Club where he has been since 2004. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the SWSPGA in 2010. Jay has served on boards or committees for the Junior Golf Association of Arizona, The First Tee of Phoenix, and the American Junior Golf Association. He was born in Sioux Falls SD. Wife Joyce, Daughters Alexis, Andrea and Elizabeth. Joe HobbyJoe is a graduate of the ASU PGA Golf Management program. He has worked as a tournament director at Augusta Ranch for Don Rea as well as a tournament director at Encanterra for Mark Black. Joe worked internships for the SWSPGA in the summers of 2012 and 2013 prior to being hired as the Junior Golf Director in April of this year. He is an Arizona Native and played for Skyline High School and later became the girls varsity golf coach in 2009 and 2010. Joe is married to his beautiful wife Stacy since June of 2013. Jeff ThomasJeff graduated from the ASU PGM program in 2009 and is a Class “A” PGA Professional. He worked as an assistant golf professional at Desert Forest Golf Club from 2008 – 2012. Jeff played one season on the Canadian Tour in 2012 and has played in 2 PGA Professional National Championships. Jeff now works at PING as a product and fitting specialist where he has been for the last two years. . Please help me in welcoming them to the committee! Our first committee meeting with the new members is took place for Monday September 22nd. As always anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and earn MSR credits. If you have interest in attending or questions please contact Matt Anzalone. Thank you and I hope everyone had a great summer! Matt Anzalone, PGA Head Golf Professional Gainey Ranch Golf Club SWSPGA Board of Directors Junior Golf Chair
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Junior Golf