Colorado PGA May Pro Peaks Newsletter

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May 2014

Official Colorado PGA Newsletter A Monthly Review of Colorado PGA Professionals’ Activities

2014

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Columbine CC Pro Am Recap Golf MDs Partnership Junior Golf Best Practices Drive, Chip & Putt @theBuzz PAT Schedule Much More...

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Colorado PGA Officers Barry Milstead, PGA

Contents Executive Director Message 11 3

A Ripple Effect

Employee Talent

Development Programs Launched

4 ColoradoPGATeeTimes.com Drive Chip & Putt Update 12 New Programs

5 Colorado PGA Partners 12 Volunteers Needed

with Golf MDs

Tournaments

Foundation

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Hanson Steady in Winning Murphy Creek Stroke Play Event

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National Championships Registration to Begin

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50 for 50

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Hunt Wins Columbine Country Club Pro Am

Junior Golf 8

Junior Golf Update

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Best Practices

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Meet Our Interns

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Access, Access, Access

Player Development 10 Player Development Update

PGA HOPE

Employment 14

Employment Update

Member Update 15

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Member Update @The Buzz

West Chapter 18 LaBauve Teaching

Seminar Announced

Apprentice Relations

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 Directors Jeff Carlson, PGA 2014-2016

Matt Cohen, PGA 2013-2015

Jim Hajek, PGA 2013-2014

Kyle Heyen, PGA 2012-2014

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PAT Schedule

George Kahrhoff, PGA

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New PATs scheduled

Charles ‘Vic’ Kline, PGA

Sponsors

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Past District 9 Director

Cathy Matthews-Kane, PGA

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AvidGolfer Event

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PGA Partners

Steve Patterson, PGA

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Colorado PGA Partners

Ben Welsh, PGA

Omaha Steaks Hole-in-One Program Omaha Steaks Hole-In-One program has been discontinued 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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President | 2012-2014

2013-2015 2013-2015

2014-2016

Shawn Wills, PGA 2014-2016

West Chapter President Darren Szot, PGA Independent Director Theo Gregory

A Ripple Effect

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e’ve all likely heard of the example of throwing a pebble into a calm pool of water and seeing the ripples spread out from where the pebble entered the water.

The takeaway is that no matter the size of the pebble, there is always a residual effect of its entrance into the water. The same can be said for the effect of each individual PGA Professional on their club and their community. As we talked about in the Spring Meeting, YOU matter. What YOU do matters to those around you.

You may never see the residual effect of you your entrance into a community, but rest assured, there is one.

Our Section has a saying, a mantra of sorts; “Making a positive difference in the lives of others through the game of golf.” I can’t think of a better description of the ripple effect that we can have as PGA Professionals. Having spent the first twenty years of my career as a golf course operator, I know well the demands placed on your time.

That’s why your Officers and Board of Directors have worked hard to provide you with opportunities to engage in your community through participation in Section events. Coming up in May, we have two great events that speak to our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to the safeguarding of our freedoms.

On May 7th, we will be hosting the PGA of America Foundation’s PGA H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program training at the Golf Club at Bear Dance. This training, provided by the PGA Foundation, will include both a classroom and hands-on workshop that will better prepare our professionals to work with Wounded Warriors. A special addition to this training will be a discussion and training on working with those who are battling Autism. We all understand the health benefits, both physical and mental, that come with the game of golf. This is a great opportunity to expand our members’ knowledge base and to give back to the community. Click here to sign up!

On May 21st, we will host the annual “Ivy” Pro-Am at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course at Fort Carson. We are seeking 30 PGA Professionals to take part in this event to be paired with a group of Active Duty Soldiers or Veterans in a fun and emotionally fulfilling event. In addition, several of your Officers and Board Members, along with our Military Affairs Committee will be spending the morning of the 21st visiting with the members of the Warrior Transition Battalion at Ft. Carson.

This special unit of heroes is made up of soldiers who are learning to readjust to life after combat, most learning to cope with new challenges as a result of their service. As a function of our Section’s community involvement, we will be exploring options to partner with the WTB to provide support and positive “ripples” in their lives. Click here to sign up!

Our support of the Military is a natural progression of our charitable efforts; however we understand that many of you may live and work in communities that may not be as directly affected by soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen. I would implore you to you find a way to be a pebble in your community; to actively seek out a way to create a positive “ripple” in the lives of others through the game of golf. Recently, PGA Professional Joe Carlton from Legacy Ridge Golf Course conducted a Golf in Schools Program with the kids from the Rocky Mountain Deaf School. Joe’s story is a perfect example of how one person can make a difference. I encourage you to read about it in this issue of Pro Peaks. Surely, there are community organizations, schools, neighborhoods, children, and families that can benefit from the philanthropic spirit that is at the core of our Association and is so close to many of our hearts. If your Section Staff can be of any assistance in helping you identify opportunities to give back in your community, or in helping you develop products that meet that need, please do not hesitate to call on us.

Respectfully, Eddie

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ColoradoPGATeeTimes.com Up and Running!

ColoradoPGATeeTimes.com, the online tee-time reservation system launched by the Colorado PGA, is off and running. Marketing and advertising initatives have started and included a 30-second commercial spot during coverage of the 2014 Masters Tournament, advertisments in Colorado AvidGolfer, and social media presense.

On the technology side, in addition to each individual facility having their moble app up and running, ColoradoPGATeeTimes.com launched recently on the Android and iPhone platforms.

So far, 11 facilities have joined the initiative and have their tee times up on the website.

Those facilities are as follows: Meadows Hills Golf Course Murphy Creek Golf Course Saddle Rock Golf Course Spring Hill Golf Course The Golf Club at Bear Dance

Aurora Hills Golf Course Fitzsimmons Golf Course Fossil Trace Golf Club Fox Hollow Golf Club Homestead Golf Course Indian Peaks Golf Course

Colorado PGA Section Staff

Eddie Ainsworth, PGA Executive Director/CEO eainsworth@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1593 C (719) 761-6125

Patrick Salva Mkt. and Com. Director psalva@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1597 C (303) 246-1007

Erin Diegel, PGA Junior Golf Director ediegel@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1597 C (303) 667-3102

Keith Soriano, PGA Player Dev. Director ksoriano@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1590 C (720) 841-1006

Diane Plassmeyer Business Director dplassmeyer@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1595 C (720) 271-9660

Justin Limon, PGA Tournament Manager jlimon@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1588 C (720) 390-1160

Kaye Grant Executive Assistant kgrant@PGAHQ.com P (303) 996-1594

Colorado PGA Announces New Partner - GolfMDs®

Important Upcoming Dates

May 1 | WC - Spring Business Meeting The Colorado PGA Section is pleased to announce that it Bookcliff CC - Grand Junction, CO has partnered with GolfMDs.com to expand the Internet marketing presence for our PGA Teaching Professionals. May 2 | WC - Bookcliff CC Pro-Am GolfMDs is a San Jose, CA based company dedicated to Bookcliff CC - Grand Junction, CO growing the game through player development.

Golf instructors currently reach just 15 percent of their market, resulting in an industry primed for considerable growth. GolfMDs aims to connect PGA teaching professionals with more golfers in their area by combining its Pro search and student reviews platform with consolidated Internet marketing efforts. The GolfMDs full service business management software provides teaching professionals the tools necessary to successfully market, manage, and grow their business in today’s increasingly Internet driven environment.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Colorado PGA to help market and grow the businesses for their 800+ PGA professionals and apprentices. This partnership will enable us to provide recreational golfers across Colorado easier access to their local teaching pros, ” commented Alex Weber, Founder and CEO of GolfMDs. Our partnership includes the creation of a free GolfMDs Introductory Account for each Colorado PGA member, as well as marketing exposure through different Internet channels specific to Colorado PGA members. GolfMDs offers several account options depending on the needs of the individual Golf Professional, ranging from the Introductory Account to the Pro Account with online scheduling capabilities, student management tools, and free professional marketing videos.

May 5 | Match Play Registration Deadline May 5 | National Car Rental Lakewood CC Pro-Am Lakewood CC - Lakewood, CO May 7 | PGA HOPE The Golf Club at Bear Dance May 7 | Playing Ability Test Riverdale Golf Course | Knolls Course May 12 | US Open Local Qualifier The Heritage at Westmoor May 12 | US Open Local Qualifier The Broadmoor - West Course May 13 | US Open Local Qualifier Collindale Golf Course

May 13 | Pro-Pro-Pro Championship Over the next week all members will receive an email con- Fossil Trace - Golden, CO taining their unique login credentials, and instructions on how to customize and/or upgrade their account. For those members that do not currently offer golf Instruction, the email will contain an option to terminate the account – excluding you from the GolfMDs Pro Search.

With Golf Professionals being essential to the growth of the game, GolfMDs believes in supporting the Colorado PGA. They have agreed to contribute 3% of total revenue generated by Colorado PGA Professionals to the section.

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.

May 19 | Myran Craig Pro-Pro Cham.

Colorado GC - Parker, CO May 21 | Fort Carson Ivy Pro Am Cheyenne Shadows GC - Fort Carson, CO June 2 | Stroke Play Championship The Flying Horse Club June 9 | Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Pro Am The Club at Rolling Hills

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Tournament Corner

Justin Limon, PGA | Tournament Manager Hanson Steady in Winning Murphy Creek Stroke Play Event This time of year residents of Colorado’s high country are usually trying to get in a couple more runs on the slopes before the ski season ends. Jeff Hanson, the PGA Director of Golf at Red Sky Ranch Golf Club in the Vail Valley, isn’t one of those people. Hanson seemed to be in full golf mode as he was able to post a five-under-par 67 to win the Murphy Creek Stroke Play event on Monday, April 21st.

Hanson put together a strong round as he was able to make five birdies and no bogies on the day. Hanson wasn’t the only player to make his fair share of birdies though. Barry Milstead, PGA Head Professional at Valley Country Club posted an impressive eight birdies on the day but made five bogies to post a three-under-par 69. Caine Fitzgerald, PGA Assistant Professional at Murphy Creek Golf Course posted five birdies of his own but countered them with two bogies in also shooting a three-underpar 69 to finish in second place with Milstead.

The 50 for 50 division debuted at the event. This series, which is an opt in for participants over 50 years of age, ended with three players tying for first past. Ron Vlosich, PGA Life Member, Rick Cole, PGA Head Professional at Eaton Country Club, and Bill Loeffler, PGA General Manager at The Links Golf Course all shot a five-over-par 77 on the day.

Section Championship(s) Registration Begins in May Registration for all three Colorado PGA Section Championships is right around the corner. Beginning on May 28th, 2014, registration will begin for first of three Championships, the Colorado PGA Professionals Championship.

Colorado PGA Professional Championship September 8-10 | Todd Creek Golf Club

Entries begin May 28 | Deadline 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 8

Colorado Senior PGA Championship

August 18-19 | Heritage Eagle Bend Golf and Country Club

Entries begin June 4 | Deadline 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 15

National Rental Car Colorado PGA Assistants Championship

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August 4-5 | The Ranch Country Club

Entries begin June 11 | Deadline 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 22

Hunt Bests Mother Nature and Field to Take National Car Rental Pro Am Series at Columbine Country Club Weather along the Front Range this time of year can consist of bluebird days with highs reaching into the low 80’s. It can also consist of cool blustery days that remind everyone of the winter just past. April 28th certainly was one of the later. Highs for the National Car Rental Pro Am Series at Columbine Country Club reached only the low 50’s with gusts pushing into the 40 mph range.

Rob Hunt, PGA Head Professional at The Links Golf Course in Highlands Ranch was able to overcome mother nature and the rest of the field to win the first of two National Car Rental Pro Am events of the year. Hunt, who competed in the afternoon start in what many thought were the poorest conditions of the day, managed to fire an even-par 72 on the day to post a two-stroke victory. Hunt dominated the par-5’s on the day playing then in an impressive four-under-par. What may have been more impressive though was that he finished his round with a double-bogey on the par-4 15th to still post that two-stroke victory.

Caine Fitzgerald, PGA Assistant Professional at Murphy Creek posted a two-over par 74 to finish tied for second for consecutive weeks. Kyle Voska, PGA Assistant Professional at The Links Golf Course was able to match Fitzgerald in posting a 74.

In the team contest, Barry Milstead, PGA Head Professional at Valley Country Club and Geoff Keffer, PGA Assistant Professional at Murphy Creek Golf Course led their teams to a tie for first place at nine-under-par 135.

Milstead teamed with Richard Graham, Ralph Shaw, and Bob Schenkenberger, while Keffer partnered with Jeff Cooley, Lonnie Barnhouse, and Frank Grabowski.

The National Car Rental Pro Am Series Mobile Experience was on-site and provided activities for golf all of the competitors. The traveling tour bus featured state-of-theart Trackman swing analysis, allowing participants the opportunity to see how their swing compares with Keegan Bradley’s, some of the golf industry’s newest demo clubs, a club re-regripping service, and a Keegan Bradley replica golf bag.

The Colorado PGA would like to thank PGA Head Professional Brian Heim, the rest of the professional staff and the membership of Columbine Country Club for hosting the event.

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Junior Golf

Erin Diegel, PGA | Junior Golf Director “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ~ Phil Jackson Enter the concept of Team in the world of Junior golf. On Saturday, May 17th the Colorado PGA will host its inaugural Team Golf event at Hyland Hills Golf Course in Westminster.

Team Golf is designed for Colorado PGA Junior Members ages 7-14 with beginning level golf experience and offers an introduction to tournament play through 9-hole, team scramble competition. Team Golf serves as a fun, social, low stress approach to tournament golf, and provides junior golfers with knowledge and skills that set the stage for a lifetime of golf enjoyment.

A Team is comprised of six players that form three 2-person Teams. These 2-person Teams compete in their respective coed age divisions (7-10, 11-12, 13-14) in a 2-person Scramble format. Each 2- person Team will be awarded points based on how they finish in their respective division. Points earned in each division are then added together to create the Team’s overall point total. Awards are distributed based on overall Team point totals. Each individual on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Teams are awarded medals.

It is not too late to participate on a team or host a team. For more information on Team Golf, please go to www.coloradopgajuniorgolf.com. Roster submission for Hyland hills is now open and the form can be accessed at www.coloradopga.com or by clicking here.

Best Practices

Joe Carlton, PGA Assistant Professional Legacy Ridge Golf Course During the months of March and April, our PGA golf professionals have reached over 3,000 kids in the Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Program. The program reaches kids of all ages, race, socioeconomic backgrounds and disabilities. This couldn’t be more true of the Golf in Schools program that Joe Carlton ran.

When Cartlon, a PGA Assistant Professional at Legacy Ridge Golf Course met his fiancé, his life changed in more ways than one. Not only was he busy performing the duties of an assistant golf professional, he was also learning sign language as his then girlfriend was deaf.

After helping out with a few Golf in Schools Field Trips, Joe felt a tug at his heart and a call to do something more. Last week, Joe completed the first Golf in schools program for deaf children at the Rocky Mountain Deaf School working with a select 15 children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade creating a golf experience they will never forget.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Colorado PGAGolf in Schools Program, please contact Erin Diegel at ediegel@pgahq.com.

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Meet Our 2014 Colorado PGA Junior Golf Interns With the addition of an all new Team Golf and Junior Golf schedule, the Colorado PGA will be adding two seasonal interns for the 2014 season. Find out a little more about both of them below:

Kelly Sardella Senior - UCCS

Where are you from?

Arlington, Texas What are your hobbies?

Golf, Shopping, Photography, Outdoor Activites What are the goals of your career in the golf industry?

Tournament Coordinator/Director What do you most look forward to about your internship?

Getting to work all summer with kids and see them grow and take interest in something I am so passionate about

Zach Metrovich

Freshman - Florida Golf Coast University Where are you from?

Louisville, KY What are your hobbies?

My hobbies obviously include golf but I also enjoy hiking, fishing and pretty much everything else outside.

What are the goals of your career in the golf industry?

I am still very new in the PGA program so as to my goals I am still not exactly sure What do you most look forward to about your internship?

I look forward to my internship this summer because I think it will be a tremendous learning experience for me and never having been to Denver, I am excited to experience a new city.

Important Jr. Golf Dates 5/17 TEAM Golf Hyland Hills GC 5/31 TEAM Golf Foothills GC 6/2 CPGA Junior Tour Ft. Collins CC 6/4 TEAM Golf Broken 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

Access, Access, Access!

The Colorado PGA is proud to present an opportunity for all Junior Members to participate in a Kids Play Free Campaign. Much like the Colorado Ski Country offers 5th graders an opportunity to learn the sport of skiing or snowboarding for free, we will offer juniors the ability to utilize 3 “free� opportunities at participating facilities. This presents a great benefit to junior members but also allows the facility to track particular demographics of those golfers. Through a customer management application or via web browser, a facility can identify the who, what, when, where, why of their junior customers.

A facility who is interested in participating in this campaign will need to be a Certified Junior Facility and will gain additional exposure on the Kids Play Free opportunities listed on www.coloradopgajuniorgolf.com.

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Player Development

Keith Soriano, PGA | Player Develeopment Director

Healthcare. Just the mention of the word elicits strong opinions; but what if we remove emotion and take a look at what the word really means; defined by Webster as “The maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health”. Certainly more palatable. But why talk about healthcare in a golf newsletter? Because all of you participate in an industry that features outdoor, green grass, health and wellness centers! We just usually refer to them as golf courses. As consumers scramble to put together the puzzle of work, family, friends, recreation, and physical health into an increasingly condensed amount of time, you are uniquely positioned to be their problem solver. A time crunched society is the ideal setting to combine multiple goals into one activity.

We are all well aware of the business networking and relationship building that can take place on the golf course, and I can think few better places to combine time with friends and family with recreation. Now is the time to position golf as the new “Healthcare Option”.

According to a study conducted in Denver by Dr. Neil Wolkodoff at the Rose Center for Health and Sports Sciences, concluded that those who walk an 18 hole course can average almost 5 miles of walking and 2,500 calories burned. Studies show that burning 2,500 calories a week improves your overall health by lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. I believe we can all attest to the mental health benefits of spending time with family and friends in some of the most beautiful settings on Earth.

Be an advocate for your club, and more importantly for your members and guests. Position your product as a work, family, friend, and health-friendly option in today’s busy times. To learn more about including health and wellness in your player development programs, contact Keith Soriano, PGA at the Colorado Section office.

Keith Soriano, PGA ksoriano@pgahq.com 720.841.1006

It’s time to #GetInWhereYouFitIn with PGA programs. Click below to get registered.

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Colorado PGA Launches Employee Talent Development Programs Connecting Corporate America with PGA Professionals On April 18th, the Colorado PGA partnered with Level 3 Communications and the Omni Interlocken Golf Club to introduce Level 3 employees to the health and wellness benefits of the game of golf. The Level 3 Campus sits in the middle of the 27 hole layout, and the company hosts an annual employee golf event at the club. Working through the company’s fitness contractor, Elevation Corporate Health, two teaching stations and several fitness stations were set up in the courtyard of the Level 3 Campus. More than 70 employees went through a swing evaluation provided by the Omni’s Director of Instruction, PGA Professional Dan Sniffin and his Apprentice instructor, Brooke Collins. In addition, the fitness instructors from Level 3 Communications provided demonstration and instruction on proper warm-up, stretching, and strengthening exercises that can increase efficiency and reduce injury.

As a result of the exposure event, the team from Elevation Corporate Health, Omni Interlocken Golf Club and the Colorado PGA are working together to deliver Get Golf Ready programs designed for Level 3 employees only at Omni Interlocken GC. One of the goals of the exposure event was to communicate the health, wellness, and business team building aspects of the game of golf. The fitness instructors were provided statistics such as the 2,000 calorie burn that takes place during a walked 18-hole round of golf, as well as the core stability benefits of an active lifestyle that includes golf. From a business standpoint, the “Team Workgroup” organization of Level 3 Communications lends itself perfectly to using Get Golf Ready classes as teambuilding opportunities, not to mention the networking opportunities that can occur once the GGR graduates begin to utilize golf as a vehicle for relationship building and sales.

To see how the Colorado Section can help you connect with businesses in your area, or to connect your business with a PGA Professional to leverage the benefits of the game of golf for your team, contact Keith Soriano, PGA at the Colorado Section Office.

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Drive, Chip & Putt

Grow Your Junior Programs with Drive Chip and Putt 88 Junior Golfers just took to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club to compete for the title of Drive Chip and Putt Champion in their age division. The chance to be there in 2015 begins here! The Colorado PGA is hosting 5 Local Qualifiers and one Sub-Regional Qualifier in 2014.

Your Junior Golfer’s chance to get ready for the qualifier begins right here at your local golf course.

PGA Professionals across the Section will be offering a Drive Chip & Putt Prep Series that will prepare your Junior for your local and sub-regional qualifier! This will be the perfect opportunity for your Junior Golfers to practice the skills they need on the same competitive set up as they will see at your qualifier.

To help design, market, and execute your Drive chip and Putt Prep Program, contact Keith Soriano, PGA at the Colorado Section office.

Drive, Chip & Putt Volunteers Needed!

Drive Chip & Putt was a resounding success at Augusta National Golf Club. While everyone was watching juniors pound their tee shot, use deft touch around the greens, and stroke a smoot putt on the 18th green, something else was going on!

People were working behind the scenes to make sure the event went off without a hitch! For the 2014 season we are looking for up to 20 volunteers at each of the local qualifiers to help out. We are looking for positions in each area of the Championship.

If you are interested in volunteering, whether you are a Colorado PGA Professional, an Amateur, or simply someone looking to get involved, please reach out to Erin Diegel, PGA Junior Golf Director at ediegel@pgahq.com.

Colorado PGA Foundation

Colorado PGA Teaming up with PGA Foundation to host PGA H.O.P.E Event The 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 conducts 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.

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For more information on PGA H.O.P.E, please click here.

Drive Chip & Putt

CommonGround Golf Course | June 9, 2014 Lincoln Park Golf Course | June 24, 2014 Collindale Golf Course | June 30, 2014 Hiwan Golf Club | July 7, 2014 Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course | July 22, 2014 The journey to August National start with just one swing!

The 2014 DRIVE CHIP & PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP is open to boys and girls ages 7-15* competing in separate divisions in four age categories. Local qualifying will be conducted throughout June and July.

There is no entry fee for the DRIVE CHIP & PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP *Age determined as of April 5, 2015

To register, go to DriveChipandPutt.com

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Employment Update When working with an employer on posting a Head Professional, Director of Golf or General Manager position, the employer has lamented to me on numerous occasions their previous employee was lacking in the visibility area of their job. When I press the employer to explain, they simply say, he or she (the employee) was just not VISIBLE! I realize expectations are sometimes unrealistic when it comes to being visible. This begs the question to the employer, “When do I need to be at the club or what are your expectations for me”? Start the dialogue today before it becomes a problem. If the employer isn’t going to give you direction, here are some ideas to potentially think about.

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Do you make a “bank run” daily? When are you doing it? Is it possible to have someone else do it for you? Are the errands you run necessary?

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Are you “above” answering the phone or checking people in or being at the counter from time to time?

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Do you ever meet/greet people in the parking lot when they arrive? There is no better time to make a positive impression than when a member arrives at the club.

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What are you doing for Ladies Day? “Delegating”? Make sure you are available and treat this day as an opportunity to be seen.

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Are you there only to “hand out the awards”? Make sure this doesn’t become a habit! Members do notice this phenomenon!

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Do you ever start groups on the first tee? The banter and pleasantries exchanged can be fun and show you care.

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Do you make runs around the course? Make the run not necessarily just for pace of play reasons. Maybe have your clubs with you and play a few holes with a group.

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Do make an effort to “work the range” from time to time. Offering swing tips and timely advice can go a long way in improving your stock at the club.

I know there are many more ideas that some of you are doing to be visible. Make a concerted effort this year to increase your visibility at your club- it could make a difference!

Bruce Lubach, PGA, is the PGA of America Employment Consultant for the Colorado, Iowa, Midwest, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections. He can be reached at: blubach@pgahq.com or (402) 261-3604.

Colorado PGA Continues to Produce PGA Certified Professionals The Colorado PGA is proud to announce a new class of Certifield PGA Professionals here in the Section. They are as follows: Brady R. Jones, PGA CPP - Golf Operations Brady R. Jones, PGA CPP - Player Development Cameron T. Morton, PGA CPP - Golf Operations Graham T. Cliff, PGA CPP - Golf Operations Paul J. Surniak, PGA CPP - Instruction Richard E. Ellefson, PGA CPP - Golf Operations Shaun L. Poe, PGA CPP - Golf Operations Todd R. Marley, PGA CPP - Golf Operations

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Member Update

Quarter Century Members John Vickers, PGA | A-1 | Hillcrest Golf Course Tom Woodard, PGA | A-4 | The Meadows Golf Course Ron Zwemke, PGA | A-8 Newly Elected Members Robert A. Boston, PGA Shelby T. Masse-Samento, PGA Charles E. Stephenson, PGA David A. Dent, PGA Members Transferring to the Colorado PGA Richard Parker, PGA | A-1 | Garden of the Gods Club | Transfer from the Carolinas Section Justin Fox, PGA | A-1 | The Bridges Golf and Country Club | Transfer from the Southwest Section New Apprentices Garrett T. Hoffman | B-8 | Buffalo Run Golf Course Nicholas S. Warner | B-8 | Red Sky Golf Club Jeffrey T Herring | B-8 | Eaton Country Club

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@The Buzz

A monthly recap of the Colorado PGA “Doug Rohrbaugh of the @ColoradoPGA is 3 under through 4 holes at #SeniorPNC Follow all the action at @PGA_com or http://scoring.pgalinks.net” @pgaofamerica

GolfZilla got a little out of control at Junior Creeker Day. @CherryCreek_CC @ColoradoPGA #attacked #golfprodown pic.twitter. com/CNpjNRTUy8 - @ Carlsonj022 “Make sure to check out the DCP qualifier schedule for your chance to go to the DCP championship at Augusta National! http://www.drivechipandputt.com/” - @CPGAJuniorGolf

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“Barry Milstead and his team are in the lead after the morning round at the @NationalCarGolf #proamseries at Columbine pic.twitter.com/ W16yuX143w” - @ColoradoPGA

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Doug Rohrbaugh, our 2013 Colorado PGA Section Champion fired a fourunder-par 68 at the #SeniorPNC today in Florida! Way to go Doug, keep up the good work! Doug Rohrbaugh, our 2013 Colorado PGA Section Champion fired a four-under-par 68 at the #SeniorPNC today in Florida! Way to go Doug, keep up the good work!

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Spending time at Denver’s oldest club, Overland Park GC. Question of the day; how do you leverage the CWGA bringing 60 women to your club?

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West Chapter

Important West Chapter Dates

The Colorado PGA West Chapter will host the LauBauve Teaching Seminar on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, Colorado. The seminar, which is being sponsered by Titleist, will be hosted by Mike and Sandy LaBauve. The duo, who teach during the summer months at the club, are the owners of the LaBauve Golf Academy at Kierland Golf Club in Arizona.

May 2 Bookcliff Country Club Pro-Am Bookcliff Country Club Grand Junction, CO

Mike & Sandy LaBauve to Host West Chapter Teaching Seminar

June 2 LaBauve Teaching Seminar The seminar will be based on how to help your students Roaring Fork Club score better and building your teaching business, and Basalt, CO will focus on the following topics: June 6 • Proven ways to help them gain distance and consis- Ironbridge Golf Club Pro Am tency in ball flight Ironbridge Golf Club Glenwood Springs, CO • How to help them get command of their wedges and hit putts with a “strike” July 14

Redlands Mesa Pro-Lady • Ways to coach your students to play and practice smarter The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa Grand Junction, CO • Marketing techniques to increase your revenue To register, please click here.

About Mike and Sandy Labauve Mike LaBauve, the PGA Director of Instruction at the LaBauve Golf Academy, has taught the game of golf for over 30 years and has been featured numerous times in Golf Digest and Golf World. He was an instructor with the Golf Digest School for many years and is a threetime winner of the Southwest Section PGA Teacher of the Year award.

Sandy LaBauve is a Class A PGA Professional with the LPGA and PGA. She has been a teacher of the game for more than 25 years and follows in the same line as her father, Jack Lumpkin, brother Jay Lumpkin and brother in Law, Eric Smith.

They have two daughters. The oldest, Lindy (24), is an assistant professional at the Sea Island Golf Club. Kristi (21) is a junior at ASU graduating in event planning.

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Apprentice Relations PAT Schedule

Each 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 ( jlimon@pgahq.com ) with the Colorado PGA. Springs Ranch GC | Colorado Springs, CO 06/03/2014 | Registration Deadline 05/20/2014 River Valley Ranch GC | Carbondale, CO Click here to register 08/15/2014 | Registration Deadline 08/01/2014 Registration to come Eagle Ranch GC | Eagle, CO 06/24/2014 | Registration Deadline 06/10/2014 Indian Tree GC | Arvada, CO Click here to register 09/18/2014| Registration Deadline 09/04/2014 Click here to register Boomerang GC | Greeley, CO 07/02/2014 | Registration Deadline 06/18/2014 West Chapter Championship Click here to register Aspen Glen GC | Carbonedale, CO 09/22/2014 - 09/23/2014 Fitzsimons GC | Aurora, CO Registration to come 07/22/2014 | Registration Deadline 07/08/2014 Click here to register CommonGround GC | Aurora , CO 10/07/2014 | Registration Deadline 09/23/2014 National Car Rental Assistants Championship Click here to register The Ranch Country Club 8/4/2014 - 8/5/2014 Collindale GC | Fort Collins , CO 10/21/2014 Registration Deadline | July 22, 2014 10/21/2014 | Registration Deadline 10/07/2014 Click here to register Black Bear Golf Club | Parker, CO 08/13/2014 | Registration Deadline 07/30/2014 Roaring Fork GC | Basalt, CO Click here to register 10/21/2014 | Registration Deadline 10/07/2014 Valley HI GC | Colorado Springs , CO 08/26/2014 | Registration Deadline 08/12/2014 Click here to register

New Playing Ability Tests Added to the Schedule Four new events have been added to the Colorado PGA Playing Ability Test schedule for the 2014. The National Car Rental Colorado Assistant Professional Championship is the first event added to the schedule. Players wishing to take this as a Playing Ability Test will need to be eligible for the event and upon registration, can select this option.

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The three additional events added to the schedule will all be hosted in the West Chapter.

River Valley Ranch Golf Club will host a PAT on September 15, 2014, Aspen Glen will hostconcurrently with the West Chapter Championship on September 22-23, and the Roaring Fork Club will host on October 21, 2014.

The 9th Annual Colorado AvidGolfer Corporate Cup, the premier corporate golf event will take place at the exclusive Red Sky Golf Club on Friday and Saturday, June 6th & 7th 2014. This invitation-only event combines two days of competitive golf at Red Sky Golf Club, an Après-Golf and Dinner Party on Friday evening, luxury accommodations at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Kick-off Party, a chance to win a two-year Audi lease and most importantly, a unique opportunity to compete against and network with top executives from Colorado’s top companies.

The event attracts a very desirable demographic group of CEO’s, Senior Level Executives and Business owners, which provides great network, branding and targeting opportunities for sponsors and players. In addition nearly 100% of the players are members of a private country club.

We are proud to support The Colorado Section PGA Golf in Schools Program as our Charity Partner.

Golf Tournament Format • Two-person Best Ball, USGA handicap required • Limited to the first 40 twosomes • Traveling TIFFANY & CO. Sterling Silver Cup awarded to winning company o 2006 Champion Team – “Countrywide” John Warkentin & Shawn Watts o 2007 Champion Team - “Acosta Sales & Marketing” Russ Dispense & Jamie Gronowski o 2008 Champion Team - “CBS 4” Vic Lombardi & Peter Schaffer o 2009 Champion Team – “RE/MAX Professionals” Jack O’Connor and Jim Romano o 2010 Champion Team – “ING Clarion Partners Team” Jeff Castleton and Bruce Dodge o 2011 Champion Team – “The Ridge/Park Hyatt Beaver Creek” Mike Henritze and Robert Purdy o 2012 Champion Team – “U.S. Bank” Gary Schwartz and Mike Katz o 2013 Champion Team – “U.S. Bank” Gary Schwartz and Mike Katz Team Entry Fee Includes: • Two rounds of golf at the prestigious Red Sky Golf Courses (Norman & Fazio) • Luxury accommodations at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek on Friday night for each player & guest. Accommodations for additional nights are available at a special Corporate Cup rate.

• All meals for the players including the Après-Dinner Party and Awards Luncheon for players & guest.

• Each non-golfing guest will receive a $50 voucher valid on Friday or Saturday for spa treatments at the Allegria Spa or lunch at the 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill.

• Gift bag, plus opportunity to win more than $100,000 in Hole-in-one prizes, including a two-year Audi Lease valued at $25,000.

• Each player and guest will receive an invitation to the Kick-off Party.

Team Entry Fee - $3,250 ($1,625 per player) If you need additional information or would like to sign up, please contact Vanessa Van Horn at 720-493-1729 ext. 15 or Vanessa@coloradoavidgolfer.com or me directly at 720-493-1729 ext. 17 or Allen@coloradoavidgolfer. com.

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PGA OF AMERICA 2014 MEMBER OFFERINGS

As a PGA Professional there are a wide range of benefits, services and resources available to you and your facility. We encourage you to visit the PGA Benefits section on PGALinks.com, as new offerings are added frequently.

| OFFICIAL VEHICLE | OFFICIAL PATRON • Executive Allowance Bonus (EAB) Program with purchase or lease savings incentives up to $4,000 • EAB is incremental to most local and national promotions • To receive the incentive, visit www.Fleet.mbusa.com/pgaa and complete the enrollment form using Corporate Account Number 017909 • Complete details can be found on the Mercedes-Benz page on PGALinks.com – Benefits

| OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER | OFFICIAL PATRON • 20% off the retail price of a timepiece • Offer is only valid through an OMEGA Boutique or by calling 212-207-3333 • One timepiece per calendar year per PGA member and excludes special limited editions

| OFFICIAL PATRON • New Purchasing Program launched in March • Product mix includes televisions, tablets, Blu-ray players, cameras and more • Discounted pricing off retail • Continue to visit PGALinks.com – Benefits to stay apprised of program details

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| Official Rental Car | Official Partner • Flat daily rates for business and personal rentals starting at $36.00 per day (Rate/Product Code#: XZ41567) • Complimentary Emerald Club membership for you and your spouse now available on PGALinks.com - Benefits • Discount rental program of up to 25% off for your club members and guests (Rate/Product Code#: XZ41570) • To make a reservation, visit nationalcar.com or call (877) 222-9058 and provide the relevant Rate/Product Code#

| Official Home Appliance Brand • Start receiving value added promotions on KitchenAid®, Whirlpool®, Maytag®, Amana® and Gladiator® GarageWorks brand large appliances by visiting the KitchenAid page on PGALinks.com - Benefits to sign up for the VIPLINK TM program by Whirlpool Corporation or visit partners.whirlpool.com and use group code: PGA5A2169 • Purchase up to 12 products annually for yourself, your facility or family members, as well as for tournament and outing prizes

| Official Imaging and Printing Solutions Provider | Official Furnishings & Golf Shop Fixtures • 3% off of wholesale pricing • Site planning fee ($1 per square foot) reimbursement if you utilize Bauer services • Call (800) 582-7690 or visit bauergolfworks.com for more information

• Pay only the invoice price normally reserved for authorized dealers on Lexmark lasers, inkjets and multifunction printers and associated supplies • Order Lexmark products through shop.lexmark.com/PGA or through the OfficeMax PGA Advantage Program • For more information, visit the Lexmark page on PGALinks.com - Benefits

| Official Office Products Supplier

| Official Vodka • Vodka tastings available to members and staff • Opportunity for product at club events to showcase new high-end vodka

• Reduced pricing on more than 25,000 products and 4,000 environmentally preferable products and services • Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives • Fast, free, next-day delivery • Your PGA Section benefits financially when you purchase from OfficeMax • Contract pricing on OfficeMax Workplace Print & Document Services • Discover ways to participate by calling (800) 248-6343 or email AdvantagePrograms@officemax.com

| Official Soft Drink, Bottled Water, Iced Tea & Sports Drink | Official Cleaning Company • Complimentary, no-obligation cleaning consultation for your facility, includes budget evaluation, scope of services review, quality service analysis and recommendations • To learn more, visit the Jani-King page on PGALinks.com Benefits or call (800) 552-5264

• National account fountain pricing and competitive bottle & can pricing • Facility rebates on all PepsiCo products • Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives • You PGA Section benefits financially when you purchase under the PepsiCo/PGA Program • Contact your PepsiCo bottler to sign a new PepsiCo/PGA Program National Account Contract or call (866) PEPGOLF (737-4653) for more information

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| Licensed Distributor of Ryder Cup Travel Packages • Custom itineraries, including air, hotel, ground transportation and tee times • International and domestic vacation packages • PGA Village and PGA of America Golf School package referrals • Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives • Call (800) 283-4653 for more information

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Accidental Disability • Personal and Major Medical • Professional Liability Catastrophe Major Medical • Term Life Auto & Homeowners • Long-Term Care Dental Disability Income High-Limit Accident For more information, visit the PGA Insurance Options page on PGALinks - Financial

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Golf Course Practice Facilities Golf Shop Golf Retail Shop Teaching Academies Golf Management companies For more information, visit pgapreferredgolfcourseinsurance.com

| Official Rangefinder • Personal use discount of 50% off of the retail MAP price which includes a free annual nationwide membership with access to the most accurate course maps in golf • Place an order through your regional SkyGolf Rep or call SkyGolf at (888) 376-9614

| Official Hotel & Resort • 10% off the best available rate, excluding prepaid and some internet rates, at Westin, Le Meridien, Aloft, Four Points, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, St. Regis and Element • To make a reservation, visit starwoodhotels.com/pga • To learn more and review terms & conditions, visit the Starwood page on PGALinks.com - Benefits - Personal

• A retirement program tailored for PGA Professionals • Allows personal contributions, systematic investing, tournament winning deposits and employer contributions • Over 30 Sponsor Programs offer incentives on personal and/or business purchases • To learn more, visit the Golf Retirement Plus™ page on PGALinks.com – Financial or contact a Golf Retirement Plus™ Specialist at (877) RET-PLUS (738-7587)

| Official Equipment Rental Partner • • • •

Minimum 15% savings on equipment rental Assigned national account manager Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives Your PGA section benefits financially when you rent under The PGA’s account • For more information, visit the United Rentals page on PGALinks.com - Benefits

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• National account pricing on employment screening services • Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives • Your PGA Section benefits financially when you purchase services from Validex • To learn more, visit the Validex page on PGALinks.com - Benefits

| Official Licensed Products • An exclusive line of PGA of America branded men’s apparel, headwear and metal accessories customized for your facility • Golf Retirement Plus™ incentives • Your PGA Section benefits financially when you purchase PGA Authentic products

• Discount of 5% off the best available rate • To make a reservation, visit enterprise.com or call (800) 261-7331 and provide Rate/Product Code #XZ41567.

The additional PIN # is “The” • Discount rental program for your Club Members and Guests.

(Rate/Product Code# XZ41570) Enter “THE” on the next page

• Contact your Ahead sales representative at (800) 282-2246 or your Garb sales representative at (866) 367-4272

• Up to 60% savings on moving services for your facility, you, your club members and guests • To learn more, visit the Atlas Van Lines page on PGALinks.com – Benefits or call (800) 259-2081

• Guaranteed 2%-12% off all domestic fares and numerous international discounts to Europe for your business and personal travel • 10% off Delta Vacation Packages • To learn more or to book a reservation, visit the Delta Air Lines page on PGALinks.com - Benefits

• Special subscription rate of $10.00 for 1 year, a 91% savings • To order a subscription, visit the Fortune Magazine page on PGALinks.com – Benefits

VISIT THE PGA BENEFITS SECTION ON PGALINKS.COM TODAY.

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Presidents Club | $20,000 and above

Colorado Golf and Turf Tom Bauerle

Colorado Chevy Dealers

PGA Tour

Platinum | $7,500 Colorado AvidGolfer Allen Walters

Imperial Headwear Steve Johns Jamie Zabolio

Gold | $5,000 Denver Golf Expo Mark Cramer

E-Z Go John Trenck, PGA

Silver | $2,500 Club Prophet Systems

Eisinger Smith Bob Eisinger

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Masek Golf Cars Jason Masek

KBS Shafts Conrad Miller

Infinium Spirits Mike Horan

Cleveland Golf/Srixon Darren Schaub Cutter & Buck Mike Giarratano Fairway Promotions James Schlatter, Nick Porter

Mizuno Justin Moore

GPS Industries Kevin Carpenter

Sterling Cut Glass Lindsay Weisker

Bronze | $1,000

Associate | Up to $1,000

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