Spring Issue (2019 Preview)

Iowa PGA Golf Official Publication of the Iowa PGA Section

Las Vegas ProAm results

5th Annual Jr. Cup Matches

Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between Spring Preview

2019 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame

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Table of Contents Vol. 1 | Issue 2 | Spring Issue

Iowa PGA Board of Directors Officers President | Aaron Krueger, PGA Wakonda Club Vice President | Matt Sherlock, PGA Edmundson Golf Course Secretary | Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle Country Club Honorary President | John Valliere, PGA Glynns Creek Golf Course

Directors Gene Bears Jr., PGA Ankeny Golf & Country Club Brian Buerman, PGA Elmcrest Country Club David Crawley, PGA Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

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IAPGA Executive Director Message from Greg Mason, PGA

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President Report Aaron Krueger: President’s Report

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2019 Iowa PGA Schedule

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17th Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am Specht and Team Win Las Vegas Pro-Am

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2019 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Class McCarty Highlights 2019 Hall of Fame Class

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Iowa Golf Association A Message from the IGA

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Iowa Turfgrass institute A Message from the Iowa Turfgrass institute

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PCC and Iowa PGA Continue Junior Tour Agreement

Kevin Dorrington, PGA Harris Golf Cars

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2019 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Schedule

Travis Hall, PGA Cedar Rapids Country Club

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Cover Story Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between

Steve Watt, PGA Glen Oaks Country Club

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John Deere Classic - Birdies for Charity How the John Deere Classic Became One of the TOUR’s Biggest Charities

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5th Annual Corba-Puma Junior Cup Matches Junior Cup Matches Preview

Iowa PGA Section Staff Executive Director | Greg Mason, PGA Assistant Executive Director | Tess Goudy, PGA Communications Coordinator | Kevin Quinn Tournament Manager | Casey Harvey, PGA Junior Golf Coordinator | Brady Sharkey Tournament Assistant | Bailee Wallace

PGA of America Staff District 8 Director Dave Schneider, PGA Career Consultant JD Drimel, PGA Regional League Manager - PGA Jr. Leage Frank Chieppa, PGA Iowa PGA 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA 52327 Phone: (319) 648-0026 | Fax: (319) 648-0008 IowaPGA.com | IowaPGAJuniorGolf.com

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Iowa PGA Executive Director: Greg Mason, PGA

A Message From The Iowa PGA

Greg Mason, PGA | Iowa PGA | Executive Director Happy Winter and looking forward to Spring. Iowa has been embraced in a record setting snow fall in 2019. It is hard to believe that in a few short weeks we will be playing golf on lush green fairways and greens. Our two youngsters featured in this magazine will be attempting to win the Drive, Chip & Putt at Augusta National.

Hang in there, Spring, and the birds chirping, is just around the corner.

This is our second edition of our all NEW Iowa PGA Golf Magazine. We will be producing this valuable golf magazine on a quarterly basis. We hope to bring you more timely results along with some human-interest stories related to our Iowa Golfers.

For those interested in marketing with us, we will have spots available for you to place an ad. Just look for our special marketing page within the pages of our magazine – it’s on Page 30. This digital magazine goes to over 15,000 people on our email list along with being sent over our social media channels. If you wish to be a part of something new in the Iowa Golf scene, please feel free to email Kevin Quinn, kquinn@pgahq.com or myself, gmason@pgahq.com.

You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well.

Our popular GIVE program is starting its 12th year. This is a partnership with Riverside Casino & Golf Resort and the Iowa PGA where we help to improve veteran’s lives through the game of golf. We partner with the VA in Iowa City and the wonderful providers and health care specialists in affecting our honorable Veterans. We have expanded by adding in two other locations - Des Moines and Larchwood. One must go through the VA to be eligible for the GIVE Program.

On November 11, 2018, Mark Burke of Warrior Run in Norwalk was privileged to have a Freedom Rock dedicated at his golf course. If you get a chance to view this wonderful piece of art, please do as it will make the hair on your neck stand up. If you would like to donate to GIVE or the Freedom Rock, please give me a call or send me an email, gmason@pgahq.com. Above all, thank a Veteran by voice or the simple gesture of your hand to your heart followed by an open hand to them. Do this in an airport sometime, they know!

In 2019 take the opportunity to play more golf with family, friends; better yet, grab someone new and introduce them to the game we all love. Have a great 2019.

Have fun, Play Well “Mase”

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April 21 - May12

The Spring Series features four Junior and Pee Wee events. Three of the spring tournaments are ACE point events on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, and one is a MAJOR point event. 2019 marks the second year of the Iowa PGA Spring Series. Spring Series events are open to non-members and members. Members will receive a discount on their entry fees for the Spring events.

www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series: Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #1 | April 13 Terrace Hills, Altoona, IA Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open | April 27-28 Presented by Principal Charity Classic The Legacy Golf Course, Norwalk, IA Copper Creek Golf Course, Pleasant Hill, IA Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #2 | May 11 Westwood Golf Course, Newton, IA Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #3 | May 19 Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series: Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #1 | April 13 Terrace Hills, Altoona, IA Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open | April 28 Presented by Principal Charity Classic Woodland Hills Executive 9 Golf Course Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #2 | May 11 Westwood Golf Course, Newton, IA Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #3 | May 19 Muscatine Municipal Golf Course

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President Report

Aaron Krueger: President’s Report

Aaron Krueger, PGA President, Iowa PGA Director of Golf, Wakonda Club We are about to begin another golf season in Iowa. It’s extremely exciting to see the grass start to green, the leaves bud out on the trees and the flowers begin to bloom each Spring. Equally exciting for golfers are all of the new opportunities that lie ahead this upcoming season. Most golfers - myself included - hope to record a personal best score or play more rounds than last year. There is always an excitement and anticipation of a new season!

One of the best opportunities to play more golf this year is by purchasing an Iowa PGA Golf Pass. With an Iowa PGA Golf Pass, you will receive discounts for golf, cart fees, range balls and more at over 250 facilities across Iowa and Western Illinois. There’s a private facility section that gives you access to some of our section’s private clubs along with discounts to the two tour events in the Iowa PGA, the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic and the PGA Tour Champions’ Principal Charity Classic.

The best part of the Iowa PGA Golf Pass is the benefits that the American Cancer Society receives. 15% of all Iowa PGA Golf Passes sold are given to the American Cancer Society, which has resulted in more than $90,000 donated since 2014. Your purchase will save lives!

I’m honored to serve as President of the Iowa PGA and am looking forward to a great golf season. I encourage everyone to get out and play more this year so that you can continue to enjoy this wonderful game.

See you on the course,

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2019 Iowa PGA Schedule

2019 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule Course

Date

Tournament

February 19-21

17th Annual Las Vegas Pr-Am Presented by Addias

Cascata Club | Southern Highlands | Dragon Ridge

April - September

Iowa PGA Match Play Championship

Professionals select location

April - September

Iowa PGA Senior Match Play Championship

Professionals select location

April - September

Iowa PGA Team Challenge

Professionals select location

April 1

Spring Meeting and Pro-Pro #1 Sponsored by Under Armour

Brown Deer Golf Club

April 8

Pro-Pro #2

Muscatine Municipal GC

April 15

Pro-Pro #3

Lake Panorama National GC

April 22

36-Hole Classic Sponsored by Mizuno

Oakwood CC

April 28 - May 1

52nd PGA Professional Championship Presented by Club Car and OMEGA

Belfair of Bluffton

April 29

Pro-Pro #4 Sponsored by AHEAD

Otter Creek GC

May 13

East-West Team Event

Pinnacle CC

May 16-19

PGA Championship

Bethpage Black

May 20

Pro-Pro #5

Edmundson GC

May 23

Principal Charity Classic Pre-Qualifier

TBA

May 28

Principal Charity Classic Open-Qualifer

Tournament Club of Iowa

June 3

Wild Rose Casino & Resort Pro-Am

Copper Creek GC

June 10

Pro-Select

Timberline GC

June 18

Junior Academy Stroke Play Event

Pheasant Ridge GC

June 19

Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Event

Pheasant Ridge GC

June 24

Boys Scouts Pro-Am

Davenport CC

July 3

John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifer

Pinnacle CC

July 5

John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifer

Short Hills CC

July 8

John Deere Classic Open-Qualifier

Pinnacle CC

July 15

Pro-Junior

Pheasant Ridge GC

July 22-23

Iowa PGA Professional Championship Presnted by OMEGA and Club Car

Amana Colonies GC

July 29

Pro-Assistant

Briarwood GC

August 2-4

86th Iowa Open Presented by Riverside Casino

Blue Top Ridge

August 5

Junior-Senior Draw

Burlington GC

August 8-9

Iowa PGA Senior Professional Championship

Glynns Creek GC

August 12

Pro-Facility

Geneva Golf & CC

August 19

Foundation Pro-Am

Glen Oaks CC

September 3-4

Iowa Assistant PGA Professional Championship

Blue Top Ridge

September 9

Pro-Scratch/Pro-Senior Scratch

Oneota Golf & CC

September 16

Pro-Senior

Veenker Memorial GC

September 23

Bitco Insurance Companies Pro-Am

Davenport CC

September 26-27

Iowa Cup Matches

Crow Valley GC

September 30 - October 1 Iowa PGA Shootout

The Preserve at Rathbun Lake

October 3-6

31st Senior PGA Professional Championship Supported by Golf Advisor.com and John Deere

Omni Barston Creek Resort & Spa

October 7

Pro-Superintendent

Sunnyside Golf & CC

November 14-17

43rd NCR Assistant PGA Professional Championship Supported by Srixon | Cleveland Golf | XXIO | GolfAdvisor.com | John Deere

PGA Golf Club

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Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am

Specht and Team win Las Vegas Pro-Am Dick Specht and his team of Scott Kramer, Rod Berger, Mike Fagerlind and Bob Hancock won the 17th Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am on February 20 at the Dragon Ridge Country Club.

They remained in a tie for sixth following their 16-quota point performance in round two, and recorded eight quota points in round three for a total of 22 quota points.

Erin Strieck’s team finished in third place overSpecht’s team started the tournament in all with 19 quota points. Her team of Kevin eighth place with -9 quota points in the first Lohmeyer, John Minyard, Mike Peters and Jeff round, but climbed all the way up to second Overson registered eight quota points in the place following their round two winning perfirst round and sat in fourth place heading into formance of 36.5 quota points. Specht and his the second round. Following a second round team added 12.25 quota points to their total showing of 22 quota points, Strieck and her in the final round. Specht’s team totaled 39.75 team held a first-place lead. They would finish quota points over three rounds to secure the the tournament with -11 quota points to finish win. in third.

Darin Fisher and his team of Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Jason Sullivan and Matt Jones finished in second place in the overall tournament.

Fisher’s team started the tournament with -2 quota points, which put them in a tie for sixth place.

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Josh Bousman, Wade Waston, Nick Kremer, Nathan Reed and Rob Tucker finished in fourth place with a total of 16.25 quota points. Bousman and his team carded nine quota points in the first round and responded with 13.5 quota points in round two. They wrapped up their tournament with 6.25 quota points in the final round.

Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am

Brad Clark and his team of Todd Alldredge, Cory Haberstich, Brad McCunniff and Bruce Petersen claimed the fifth-place spot overall. Following 14 quota points in round one, Clark and his team carded zero quota points in round two and finished with -4 quota points for a total of 10 quota points for the tournament.

In addition to the overall finishes, Chris Black and his team won the third round only competition with 14.5 quota points. Specht and his team took second place for their second single round top-five finish of the tournament. Dillion Baker, John Bermel and their teams rounded out the top-four for round three.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Mike Long and Adidas for sponsoring the 17th Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am. We would also like to thank all the Iowa PGA Professionals and amateurs that participated in this event.

Place

Team

Professional

Results

Facility

1

Team #2

Dick Specht

39.75

Timberline GC

2

Team #7

Darin Fisher

22

The Preserve

3

Team #19

Erin Strieck

19

Pinnacle CC

4

Team #6

Josh Bousman

16.25

Davenport CC

5

Team #8

Brad Clark

10

Beaver Hills CC

Full Results

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Iowa Golf Hall of Fame

2019 Hall of Fame Class

- Bios written by Iowa Golf Assocciation

Sean McCarty Iowa PGA Member Sean McCarty was voted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame the Iowa Golf Association announced January 13. McCarty marks the third Iowa PGA Member to get into the Hall of Fame in the last two years (Larry Gladson, 2018 & Charlie Burkart, 2018).

The 2018 season featured a lot of top-finishes for McCarty, who competed in 15 Iowa PGA events. He had 11 top-five finishes including five wins. He also finished second at the 2018 Iowa PGA Professional Championship, T7 at the waterloo open and T15 in the Cedar Rapids Open.

championship. Tegtmeier oversaw four years of renovations to the 36 holes at DMGCC, as the club did extensive work on nine holes each year. Under Tegtmeier’s guidance, the work was completed on schedule and the club provided a pristine playing surface for the best female golfers from the U.S. and Europe.

Jill Backwood

Pat Wilcox

McCarty has been among the best in the Iowa PGA Section since he turned pro and the accolades he has received match his ability. He has earned Iowa PGA Player of the Year honors nine times and Assistant Player of the Year six times. He has won four Iowa Opens (1997, 2005, 2008, 2013), four Herman Sani Tournaments (2007, 2008, 2010, 2016), the 2012 Iowa PGA Section Championship and the 1998 Waterloo Open.

For over 30 years, Blackwood volunPat Willcox was one of the dominant teered her time to the Iowa Women’s figures in golf in Iowa in the late 1930’s, Golf Association and the Iowa Golf 40’s and early 50’s. The professional, Association. She began as district chair who spent time in both Des Moines and in 1985 and started serving on the Waterloo, won the Iowa Open three IWGA Board of Directors in 1991. She times and the Iowa Masters four times served as the association’s President between 1940 and 1951. His Iowa Open from 2002-2005. She was the volunvictories came consecutively in 1940, teer director of the annual Wife-Hus1941, and 1942 while his wins at the band Tournament for 13 years, the Iowa Iowa Masters occurred in 1940, 1945, Women’s Amateur for eight years and 1947 and 1951. He also captured the Wathe Iowa Senior Women’s Amateur for terloo Open in 1938 and won the Cedar The 2018 Iowa PGA Player of the Year four years. She has served on the Ann Rapids Open in 1944. Willcox was 79 has qualified for two major champion- Griffel Scholarship Selection Committee years old when he passed away in 1987. ships in his career, the 2003 U.S. Open since 2008. In 2014, the IGA honored at Olympia Fields CC in Chicago and her with the George Turner DistinThe Induction Ceremony for the 2019 the 100th PGA Championship at Belguished Service Award, which is given Hall of Fame Class has bee set for lerive CC in St. Louis this past August. to individuals who have contributed Thursday, April 4 at the Riverside CasiMcCarty earned his spot in the PGA back to the game through volunteer no & Golf Resort. Anyone is welcome to Championship with a T2 finish at the efforts during their lifetimes. Jill passed attend the ceremony at a cost of $40/ 51st PGA Professional Championship in away on February 3, 2019 from compli- person. You can order tickets online June at the Bayonet and Black Horse cations due to cancer.

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Rick Tegtmeier The four individuals to be inducted will The 100th PGA Championship marked bring the total number in the Iowa Golf the second PGA TOUR event for McCa- Rick Tegtmeier, 59, has been grooming Hall of Fame to 83. rty in 2018. In July, McCarty made his fairways in Iowa for over 45 years. He fourth-career appearance at the John is one of only 74 people worldwide to Deere Classic after advancing out of currently have the designation of MasMonday qualifying for the first time in ter Greenkeeper, which he obtained in his career. Overall, McCarty has played 2015. In 2017, Des Moines Golf & Counin over a dozen Web.com and PGA try Club played host to the LPGA’s SolTOUR Events. heim Cup matches. What many didn’t 10 Iowa PGA Golf Magazine - Spring Issue

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Iowa Golf Association

Chad Pitts | Executive Director | Iowa Golf Association

Youth on Course Enters Year Two In Iowa, we now have nearly 30 to the golf course through the Youth on courses signed up where kids Course program and then “graduate” to play competitively on the Iowa Junior Tour. can play for $5 or less, and are signing more up throughout the offseason. Nationally, there We are excited to have an offseason to are over 1,000 courses where actually promote this program, as we kids can play for $5 or less, so got started a bit late on it last year. If any It was started by the Northern California course around the state wishes to partici- if a YOC member travels someGolf Association back in 2006 and in 2018, pate, please contact us. The beauty of this where that has the program, they can get a great deal on Iowa became the 21st state to participate. program is that you can put restrictions golf.

Our numbers were solid in our first year. on when you allow kids to play, meaning We had nearly 100 kids sign up for the that you can allow for Youth on Course If you know of any kids beyearly membership and approximately kids to only play Monday thru Friday or 300 rounds played throughout the state. limit play to before noon, for instance. This tween the ages of 6 and 18 that would benefit from this proWe hope to more than double the numshould help drive play on days and times gram, please encourage them ber of kids we have and at least triple the when you need business. The other cool number of rounds in 2019. We think this is stat is that over 50% of the rounds played to check it out. You can find out more info at either www.iowagthe most important program around the through the Youth on Course program olf.org/youth-on-course or at country to grow the game amongst our around the country include an accompawww.youthoncourse.org. youth and we are very proud to be a part nying adult who pays a full fee. of it.

For the kids, the program is pretty simple.

We view this program as a wonderful They sign up for a yearly membership for “bridge” between the Golf in Schools and only $15, then the cost to them to play is the competitive junior events of the Iowa $5 or less. Then the courses are subsidized PGA Junior Tour or things like the Iowa Ju- an additional fee for those rounds. For the nior Amateur. The idea is that a youngster first two years (2018 & 2019) the subsidies could get introduced to the game through are being paid by the national YOC organithe Golf in Schools program, get access zation. Beginning in 2020 the IGA Foundation will pay those subsidies.

Last summer, we started the first year of the Youth on Course program here in Iowa.

This program removes the financial barrier for kids to try the game of golf. The basic premise is that it subsidizes rounds of golf at participating courses for juniors.

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Iowa Turfgrass Institute

Message From the Iowa Turfgrass Institute

Randy Robinson | Executive Director | Iowa Turfgrass Institute Dear Friends and Colleagues in Golf: It’s Rounds4Research time again! Time when golf facilities can “buy” a lot for a little by donating a foursome to help fund turfgrass research here in Iowa. That research makes your golf course more sustainable, both economically and environmentally. It is simply the most cost-effective “insurance” you can get against turfgrass pests, diseases and other threats, yet all it costs is one tee time. Please take a moment to donate a foursome for this year’s Rounds4Research auction, running from April 29 to May 5.

We are blessed, as Iowans, to have some of the most celebrated researchers in the country at Iowa State University. The benefit of their work is evident in the turfgrass health on courses across the region, and beyond. But as pests and diseases evolve under changing weather patterns, some answers that applied just a few years ago are no longer as effective, and new challenges emerge. That is why continued research is critical for the ongoing health and vitality, not just for your turfgrass bout of your facility at large.

On behalf of the Iowa GCSA Board of Directors, I want to thank those facilities that donated in 2018. We were able to donate around $2000 to Iowa State University’s turfgrass research efforts. Considering we netted only a couple hundred dollars the year before, we are very excited to continue the trend of growth of this fund in 2019. If you think about it, the money raised is just a fraction of what could be done if every facility stepped up to the tee. So, please be a part of this year’s auction and protect your course and your facility, and all the jobs and economic activity they generate. Once you have the approval of your facility, donating is a simple and straight forward process.

You can visit these websites for more information: •

Guide to Rounds 4 Research

• Rounds 4 Research FAQ Sheet You can also visit www.eifg.org and use the donate tab. You can donate up until the start of the auction, but please donate ASAP.

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Iowa PGA Junior Tour Sponsors

Principal Charity Classic to mark 10 Years as Title Sponsor of Iowa PGA Junior Tour

By: Kevin Quinn IAPGA Communications Coordinator

The Iowa PGA is happy to announce the Principal Charity ClassicÂŽ, presented by Wells Fargo, the annual and award-winning PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines, will celebrate its 10th anniversary as title sponsor of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour in 2019.

The Iowa PGA and Principal Charity Classic have been partners since 2010. In addition to financial support, the Principal Charity Classic provides tee gifts and other competition prizes for Iowa PGA Junior Tour competitors throughout the season.

The Iowa PGA is continuing the Iowa PGA Spring Series for 2019.

The Spring Series features four Junior and Pee Wee events. Three of the spring tournaments are ACE point events on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, and one is a MAJOR point event.

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The Principal Charity Classic will again be sponsoring the Iowa PGA Spring Junior and Pee Wee on April 27-28 at the Legacy Golf Course in Norwalk, Copper Creek Golf Course in Pleasant Hill and the Woodland Hills Executive 9. 2019 marks the second year of the Iowa PGA Spring Series. Spring Series events are open to non-members and members.

The Principal Charity Classic is dedicated to helping Iowa kids succeed. The tournament has raised nearly $18 million for charities and schools throughout Iowa since 2007, including a record $4,356,321 last year.

The 2019 Principal Charity Classic will take place May 28-June 2 at historic Wakonda Club in Des Moines, with Tom Lehman as defending champion. Tickets are available now at www.principalcharityclassic.com.

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Sponsors

The Iowa PGA is very excited to welcome back Camelbak and Bushnell, Shattuck’s and Bug Soother as supporting sponsors of the 2019 Iowa PGA Junior Tour. Iowa PGA sales representative, John Novosel with Bushnell and Camelbak, will be supplying prizes for MAJOR and ACE Point Events administered by the Iowa PGA Section Staff in 2019. Juniors will win these gifts through contests that will be held during MAJOR and ACE event.

Bug Soother will also be returning as a supporting sponsor of the Junior Tour in 2019. The Iowa PGA will have Bug Soother with them at each tournament for juniors to utilize and each junior will also be given one bottle of Bug Soother for the 2019 season. Bug Soother will also provide a special Iowa PGA Junior Tour coupon code on each bottle for a discount on Bug Soother purchases.

Also returning in 2019 as a supporting sponsor is Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep School. Shattuck-St. Mary’s is a college preparatory co-educational boarding and day school and located in Faribault, Minnesota. They offer students the opportunity to pair a challenging and motivating academic program of study with a focus concentration in athletics or the arts.

The Iowa PGA is excited for the 2019 season and to be partnering with all its sponsors. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and we are looking forward to great season of golf!

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Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule

2019 Iowa PGA Junior & Pee Wee Tour Tournament Schedule Date

Tournament

Course

April 13

IowaPGA Junior Spring Series #1

Terrace Hills GC

April 13

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #1

Terrace Hills GC

April 27-28

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open

The Legacy GC | Copper Creek

April 28

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Woodland Hills GC

May 11

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #2

Westwood GC

May 11

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #2

Westwood GC

May 19

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #3

Muscatine Municipal GC

May 19

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #3

Muscatine Municipal GC

June 1-2

Cobra-Puma Junior Cup Matches

Sunset Hills CC, Edwardsville, IL

June 3

Jerry Smith Junior Tour Summer Kickoff

Edmundson GC | Harvest Point GC

June 3

Jerry Smith Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff

Harvest Point GC

June 6

Optimist Junior Qualifier

Elmwood CC

June 7

Quad Cities Junior at Duck Creek

Duck Creek GC

June 7

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Duck Creek

Duck Creek GC

June 8

44th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship Qualifier

Timberline GC

June 10

44th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship Qualifier

Westwood GC

June 10-11

John Deere Classic Jr. Open

TPC Deere Run

June 11

Veenker Junior Amateur

Veenker Memorical GC

June 12

Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley GC

June 15

Twin Pines Junior

Twin Pines GC

June 15

Twin Pines Pee Wee

Twin Pines GC

June 16-20

Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy

Pheasant Ridge GC

June 17

44th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship Qualifier

Copper Creek

June 17-18

2019 Iowa Jr. Boys/Girls Amateur Championship

Indianola CC

June 17

Quad Cities Junior at Short Hills

Short Hills CC

June 17

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Short Hills

Short Hills CC

June 17

Warrior Run Junior

Warrior Run GC

June 17

Warrior Run Pee Wee

Warrior Run GC

June 19

35th Annual Jester Park Junior Amateur

Jester Park GC

June 19

Jester Park Pee Wee

Jester Park GC

June 20

44th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship Qualifier

South Hills GC

June 21

Junior Tour Classic at Indian Creek

Indian Creek CC

June 21

Indian Creek Pee Wee

Indian Creek CC

June 23

44th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship Qualifier

Bos Landen

June 24-25

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship

Pheasant Ridge GC

June 25

Cedar Valey Pee Wee Tour Championship

Walters Ridge GC

June 26

Quad Cities Junior at Emeis

Emeis GC

June 26

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Emeis

Emeis GC

June 27

Woodland Hills Junior

Woodland Hills GC

June 29

Iowa Girls Pee Wee Championship

Finkbine GC

June 29-30

44th Iowa Girls Jr. PGA Championship

Finkbine GC

July 1

44th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship Qualifier

Ellis Park GC

July 2

44th Iowa Junior PGA Championship Qualifier

Glynns Creek

July 2

Iowa City Junior at Brown Deer

Brown Deer GC

July 2

Legacy Junior Academy Invitatinal

The Legacy GC

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Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule July 7

Greater Cedar Rapids Junior

Hunters Ridge GC

July 7

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee

Hunters Ridge GC

July 8

Willow Creek Pee Wee

Willow Creek GC

July 9-10

Des Moines Junior

Willow Creek GC

July 9

Quad Cities Junior at Palmer Hills

Palmer Hills GC

July 11-12

44th Iowa Boys Junior PGA Championship

Gates Park GC

July 11

Airport National Junior

Airport National

July 11

Airport National Pee Wee

Airport National

July 12

Western Illinois University Junior

Harry Mussatto GC

July 12

Western Illinois University Pee Wee

Harry Mussatto GC

July 14

Parent Junior at Bos Landen

Bos Landen Golf Club

July 15

Southeast IA Junior

Bos Landen Golf Club

July 15

Southeasat Iowa Pee Wee

Pella Golf and Country Country

July 18

Galesburg Junior Open

Lake Bracken GC

July 18

Iowa Games Junior

Veenker Memorial GC

July 18

Iowa Games Pee Wee

Veenkner Memorial GC

July 18

Lake Panorama Junior

Lake Panorama NGC

July 18

Lake Panorama Pee Wee

Lake Panorama NGC

July 22

Junior Tour Team Event & Stroke Play

Briarwood Golf Club

July 23

Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior

Gardner GC

July 25

Iowa PGA Junior Champonship

A.H. Blank GC

July 27

Larry Crawford Junior

Grinnell College GC

July 27

Larry Crawford Pee Wee

Grinnell College GC

July 29

Eastern Iowa Junior

The Meadows GC

July 29

Eastern Iowa Pee Wee

The Meadows GC

July 29-30

Junior Tour Mid Summer Classic 18-hole Divisions

Otter Creek GC | Tournament Club of Iowa

July 30

Quad Cities Junior at Glynns Creek

Glynns Creek GC

August 2

Pheasant Ridge Junior

Pheasant Ridge GC

August 2

Walters Ridge Pee Wee

Walters Ridge GC

August 4-5

Iowa Junior Open 13 & Under

Amana Colonies GC | Stone Creek GC

August 4-5

Iowa Junior Open 14-15

Blue Top Ridge

August 5

Iowa Pee Wee Open

Stone Creek GC

August 6

Beaver Creek junor

Beaver Creek GC

August 6

Glynns Creek Pee Wee

Glynns Creek GC

August 6

Iowa City Junior at Finbine

Finkbine GC

August 9

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

Irv Warren Memorial

August 9

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic

Irv Warren Memorial

August 11

Parent Junior at Pinnacle

Pinnacle CC

August 12

Quad Cities Junior at Pinnacle

Pinnacle CC

August 12

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Pinnacle

Pinnacle CC

September 7-8

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Thunder Hills CC

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Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour A developmental tour for Juniors 13 & under

2019 Events Administered by Iowa PGA Section Staff Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #1 Terrace Hills GC Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open Woodland Hills Executive 9 GC Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #2 Westwood GC Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series #3 Muscatine Municipal GC Jerry Smith Pee Wee Tour Kick Off Harvest Point GC Indian Creek Pee Wee Indian Creek GC Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship Walters Ridge GC 44th Girls Pee Wee Championship Finkbine GC Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee Hunters Ridge GC Pee Wee Mid-Summer Classic TBA Southeast Iowa Pee Wee Pella G & CC Iowa Pee Wee Open Stone Creek GC Pee Wee Tour Championship Ankeny Golf and Country Club

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The Iowa Pee Wee Tour has over 20 events exclusively designed for juniors 13 and under who want to start experiencing tournament play. Parents are encouraged to participate as a caddy and to help with rules and etiquette on the course. The Iowa Junior Tour does not allow caddies or spectator assistance. Pee Wee players also do not accrue Player of the Year Points.

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Pee Wee Tour tee gift and bag tag or divot tool USGA Rules of Golf book Exclusive opportunity to compete in Pee Wee Tour and Junior Tour events administered by the Iowa PGA Section Staff Access to Pee Wee Tour & Junior Tour online directory, which includes information and registration on all tournaments.

Interactive BlueGolf software, which has advanced features such as shot tracking, personal profile, Facebook integration, and more!

Iowa PGA Junior Tour A full tournament experience for Juniors 18 and under

2019 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open The Legacy GC | Copper Creek GC John Deere Classic Junior Open TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IA Cedar Valley Junior Championship Pheasant Ridge GC 44th Iowa Girls Jr. Championship Finkbine GC 44th Iowa Boys PGA Junior Championship Gates Park GC Waterloo, IA Junior Tour Mid-Summer Classic Otter Creek GC | Tournament Club of Iowa Iowa Junior Open Blue Top Ridge Riverside, IA Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic Thunder Hills CC Peosta, IA

2019 Junior Tour ACE Point Events Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #1 Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #2 Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series #3 Jerry Smith Junior Tour Summer Kick Off Iowa Jr Boys/Girls Am Championship Greater Cedar Rapids Jr. Open Southeast Iowa Junior Junior Tour Team Event & Stroke Play Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior Iowa PGA Junior Championship Eastern Iowa Junior Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

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Junior Tour tee gift USGA Rules of Golf book Exclusive opportunity to compete in Major and Ace Point events administered by the Iowa PGA Section Staff Ability to compete for the POY Title Access to the Junior Tour online directory, which includes information and registration on all tournaments.

Interactive BlueGolf software is used, which has advanced features such as shot tracking, personal profile, Facebook integration, and more!

The Iowa Junior tour has over 80 tournament opportunities in 2019. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year!

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Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between

Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between

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By: Kevin Quinn IAPGA Communications Coordinator

Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between In the golf world the month of April belongs to one tournament. A tournament that for the last 84 years has featured some of the best players, story lines and performances. The Masters has come to be known as, “a tradition unlike any other,” to all golf fans. But, before we get to one of golf’s biggest spectacles, Augusta National will host 80 junior golfers for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Among those 80 participates are Taya Belloma and Isaac Rumler, both of which qualified through the Iowa PGA’s Drive, Chip and Putt events in 2018.

Taya Belloma, like many young kids, is involved with a handful of sports at the age of nine. She plays golf, softball, basketball and is also involved in bowling, but golf was her first passion as she picked up the game at the age of one.

“She started when she was about one and half.

That’s when I started taking her with me,” said Taya’s father, Alex Belloma. “She had plastic clubs at first. She would go out and hit those around a little bit. She would play in the bunkers and sort of mess around here and there. When she was around two, I cut down a 7-iron and let her use that. She just enjoyed going with me all the time.”

“I’ve always enjoyed golf,” said Taya. “It’s fun to play and I like playing with dad.”

Taya’s love for golf at such a young age lead her father to search for ways to get her more involved in golf and gain experience in what it’s like to compete in golf. In the end, he landed on Drive, Chip and Putt as the starting point for Taya.

“I thought Drive Chip and Putt would be a great experience for Taya,” said Alex, “I thought it would be good to give her more of a tournament feel and compete a little bit more. I was trying to get her more exposure to the game and the competitiveness.”

Taya has participated in Drive, Chip and Putt the last three years since discovering the program. At the age of seven, Taya won the her first ever local qualifier for her age division and advanced to the Sub-Regional qualifier at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, but did not advance to the Regional Final.

Last year, Taya won the local qualifier at Waterloo and placed second at the Sub-Regional qualifier at Warrior Run Golf Course to advance to the Regional qualifier in Minnesota. Taya didn’t fair well in her first Regional Final, but she took it in stride and used it as a learning experience to prevail this year.

“The Regional qualifier in Minnesota was scary,” said Taya. “We had to walk down the stairs while everyone else stayed at the top and watched, but I think it probably got me ready for this year.”

“I think that experience was a little overwhelming for her,” said Alex. “But I also think it was a good experience for her and taught her a few things.”

The experience proved to help Taya this year as she finished second at the Warrior Run local qualifier on August 5 with a total score of 52. Her 15 in the driving competition was the highest in her age group. She carded 11 points at the chip station and 26 points in the putt competition. www.iowapga.com 23

Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between At the Sub-Regional at Glen Oaks Country Club, Taya recorded 89 points, prevailing over the second-place finisher by 37 points.

Taya recorded the highest point totals in each station, finishing with 27 points in the drive station, 21 points at the chip station and 41 points in the putt competition.

I first saw Drive, Chip and Putt on a commercial during the Masters. I looked into it and saw there was one at TPC Deere Run, which is close to our house and it’s free. I thought it was a really awesome opportunity to go out and see what a real golf course looks like.”

On September 29, Taya conquered the Regional qualifier that stood in her way last year as she accumulated 86 points and the highest point total in the drive competition (23). She also recorded 36 points at the chip station and 27 points in the putt competition to secure her spot in the National Final at Augusta National.

Isaac has since participated in Drive, Chip and Putt three times. He qualified for the Regional Final last year, but didn’t advance onto the National Finals.

Isaac first competed in Drive, Chip and Putt when he was seven, but didn’t qualify out of the local qualifier.

Nonetheless, Isaac has stuck with golf, progressing each year and most importantly having fun.

“I usually practice 2-4 times a week during the summer,” said Taya. “I usually practice all three skills, but the driving competition is definitely my favorite. I like hitting my driver and I also like meeting all the people.”

“This is my third year doing Drive, Chip and Putt,” said Isaac. “Last year I made it to the Regional Final but didn’t advance. The first time I was the youngest in my age division and didn’t qualify out of the local qualifier. I think playing those years helped me this Like Taya, Isaac is involved in many sports, including basketball, soccer, hockey and golf. He also got introduced to golf at a year. I think I learned a little bit from both of them. I’ll probably keep playing Drive Chip and Putt until I’m 15. young age by his father.

I love it. I like the pressure and meeting new people.

“I started playing golf when I was three,” said Isaac. “I just went It’s super fun.” out to the course with my dad and started playing. I really liked Isaac handled the pressure quite well this year as he it and it was fun playing with my dad.” finished first with a total score of 98 at the local qualifier at TPC Deere Run. He finished with the highest Golf originally started as a father-son activity for Isaac and his amount of points in the drive competition with 21 father, Matt. Matt and Isaac enjoy playing their favorite sport points and in the chip competition with 30 points. He while spending time together. It wasn’t until a Drive, Chip and Putt commercial aired on the Masters broadcast that the idea of also recorded 47 points at the putt station to advance to the Sub-Regional qualifier.

Drive, Chip and Putt crossed their minds.

“Golf started as a way to spend time with Isaac,” said Isaac’s fa- It was more of the same at the Sub-Regional qualifier ther, Matt Rumler. “Golf is something I enjoy doing and if I could where Isaac finished second with 108 points. He accumulated 32 points in the drive station, 26 points at the get him out there, it was just a bonus. chip station and 50 points in the putt

Picture taken at 2018 Drive, Chip and Putt National finals by Iowa PGA Assistant Executive Director, Tess Goudy.

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Fun, Nerves and Everything in Between competition. His 32 points in the drive competition were the highest score in his age division.

At the Regional qualifier he totaled 126 points to win his age division.

Rumler finished with 31 points at the drive station, 50 points at the chip station and 45 points in the putt competition. Rumler’s 126 points won his age division by two points and punched his ticket to the National Final.

“I’m going to try and practice as much as I can,” said Taya. “I’m going to practice at the gym where my dad works, and try to get outside as much as possible.”

“We have a practice area downstairs setup,” said Isaac. “We have some turf down there and a comforter set up. I just hit balls into that occasionally.”

Nerves and excitement alike have begun to set in for Taya and Isaac as they prepare to embark on the same coveted grounds that the PGA TOUR’s finest will take too a week later.

“I’m really excited for the Finals,” said Taya. “I can’t really explain it. I’m a little nervous.”

“I’m definitely excited,” said Isaac. “I’m excited to meet the Pros and get the free stuff and the free snacks.”

Isaac and his family are aware of the pressure Although this is a competition and each age diand stress that Drive, Chip and Putt can pose. They like to keep things vision will crown winners at the end, the focus of light and not add on the pressure that is already present.

Drive Chip and Putt and the National Finals is centered around the enjoyment of playing golf, meet“The one thing we’ve always done is not practice that much,” said ing new people and having fun. Regardless of the Matt. “We never actually practice the exact distances for the comoutcome, Taya and Isaac have both accomplished a petition because playing in the competition is all about handling great feat in advancing to the National Finals. The the stress. So, the less stress we have before the event we’ve always Iowa PGA wishes them the best of luck and hopes thought is best.” they enjoy their experiences.

Both Taya and Isaac are preparing for Augusta in the best ways they can with the cold weather in Iowa and Illinois.

However, they are both aware that April is right around the corner.

The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals take place Sunday, April 7 at Augusta National Golf Club. The Finals will be broadcasted on the Golf Channel.

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PGA Junior League “A fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls to learn and enjoy the game of golf.�

PGA Jr. League teams are made up of girls and boys 13 years old and younger that are captained by a PGA or LPGA Professional. These PGA and LPGA Professionals serve as coaches and are at the forefront of creating a welcoming enviroment for all to enjoy the game.

Check out www.pgajrleague.com for teams near you!

What PGA Jr. League Players Receive:

Home and Away Team Jerseys Instruction from a PGA Professional Team practices PGA Jr. League t-shirts PGA Jr. League Bag Tags

Awards

PGA Jr. League Hat

Opportunity for All-Star Advancement

PGA Jr. League Drawstring Bags Access to the PGA Jr. League Website Access to the PGA Jr. League Online 5-6 regular-season league competitions

Store

Participant fees to play on a PGA Jr. League team are determined by each individual Team Captain and may vary from team-to-team.

Parent Involvement Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA Junior League encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team: Team captain/assistant Coach Team-mother Match monitor/scorer Player recruitment

Drive, Chip & Putt Sponsored by the Masters Foundation, the USGA and the PGA of America

The Drive, Chip & Putt Championship is a national program for juniors 15 and under. Juniors compete in three golf skills - driving, chipping and putting.

Juniors first compete at a local qualifier throughout Iowa and Western Illinois, then the top 3 from each local site will advance to one of two Sub-Regionals.

The top two Sub-Regional qualifiers in each age division advance to the Regional Final.

The overall winner in each age division from the Regional will advance to the Championship at Augusta National!

New for 2019, the Iowa PGA will be hosting two neighborhood local-qualifiers in addition to our four local-qualifiers. These neighborhood qualifiers will be run by the courses PGA Professional and their staff. Sites and dates for all qualifiers can be found below. Visit www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/drive-chip-and-putt/ for more information.

2019 Iowa Qualifying Sites Local Qualifiers: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL - June 9 Pheasant Ridge, Cedar Falls, IA - June 23 Warrior Run, Norwalk, IOA - July 12 Pleasant Valley, Iowa City, IA - July 5

Sub-Regional:

Glen Oaks CC, West Des Moines, IA - August 11

Regional:

Colorado Golf Club, Parker, CO - September 8

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2019 Iowa Neighborhood Qualifying Sites

Age Divisions Boys 7-9 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15

Girls 7-9 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15

*Division determined by age at the Final in April 2019

Neighborhood Qualifiers: Spirit Hollow GC, Burlington, IA - June 18 Emerald Hills GC, Okoboji, IA - July 11

Sub-Regional:

Lakeside GC, Fort Dodge, IA - July 27

Regional:

Colorado Golf Club, Parker, CO - September 8

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John Deere Classic - Birdies for Charity

How the John Deere Classic Became One of the TOUR’s Biggest Charities By: Clair Peterson John Deere Classic Tournament Director

In light of the PGA Tour’s recent announcement that it helped raise $190 million for charity in 2018, it seems like an opportune time for the John Deere Classic to let our fellow Iowa PGA members know that we contributed a record $13.45 million to the cause.

Located along the Iowa-Illinois border at TPC Deere Run, the John Deere Classic is consistently ranked among the top three tournaments in terms of charitable giving on Tour - this despite being in a market of only 375,000 people, the smallest on the circuit.

But scores of smaller charities also benefited: local churches, schools, orchestras, theater groups, art museums, food pantries, child-focused health care But scores of smaller charities also benefited: local churches, schools, orchestras, theater groups, art museums, food pantries, child-focused health care organizations, high school golf teams, libraries, veteran support groups, and so on. Whether they raised $1 million or $1,000, the money means a lot.

What accounts for such success?

And when it comes to per capita donations, the John Deere Classic has been No. 1 for 20 years. In 2018, the tournament’s Birdies for Charity program raised a record $35.88 per resident of the Quad Cities area, which is anchored by Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and by Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa.

The money went to 534 charities of all sizes and interests. There were the big ones everyone knows: United Way, American Red Cross, Susan B. Komen.

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First, John Deere underwrites the administrative costs of the Birdies for Charity program. This means that participating charities are able to keep 100 percent of the money they raise because they don’t have the burden of fundraising costs. Typically, even a highly-efficient charity spends 15 percent of the money it raises on administrative costs.

John Deere Classic - Birdies for Charity

Second, each participating charity receives a bonus on top of the money they raise themselves. While the minimum bonus is five percent, this year’s was 8.2 percent. In recent years, the bonus has been 10 percent. The bonus comes from tournament revenues, a matching grant by the John Deere Foundation, direct donations and money raised via special events, such as a Wednesday night concert.

So, zero administrative costs and a guaranteed five percent bonus means the effective dollar contribution to the charity is a minimum of 20 percent more than it would be under the customary fundraising structure. Local foundations have recognized what a good deal this is – especially in a low-interest rate environment - and have been pouring money into their favorite causes via the Birdies program.

Third, community. Birdies for Charity is now and always has been a grassroots operation. Each charity is responsible for raising its own donations. The built-in economic incentives of the Birdies program push charities to do their best. And, perhaps because they live in a smaller community, Quad Cities residents are especially sensitive to the needs of their friends and neighbors, making them willing to share what they have.

It’s heartening to live in a community where so many are so willing to help others. (Check out our list of charities at www.johndeereclassic.com).

It’s also important to have a tournament sponsor in John Deere that’s serious about its commitment to corporate citizenship. The tournament has raised $107 million since its founding in 1971, with more than 99 percent generated since John Deere assumed title sponsorship in 1998. (It might surprise you to learn that the John Deere Classic is now the third-longest sponsor on the PGA Tour).

Over the years, the tournament itself has been compelling, too, thanks to a few key factors. In 2004, the R&A granted the John Deere Classic the final exemption to the British Open. In 2008, the John Deere Classic sponsored a charter jet to transport players to the British Open direct from Quad City International Airport. And since 2002, the tournament has made a priority of awarding sponsor exemptions to up-and-coming young stars, including Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Reed.

This year, Southern California native Michael Kim will defend his title from July 11-14 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. We invite all Iowa PGA members – along with their families, friends, students and club members – to join us.

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You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well.

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John Deere Classic Jr Open TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL June 10-11, 2019

Junior Tour Divisions and Format: Girls 13 & Under (9-Holes) Girls 14-15 (18- Holes)* Girls 16-18 (18-Holes)*

* All Age divisions will play 18 Holes both days for a total of 36 Holes.

Boys 11 & Under (9-Holes) Boys 12-13 (9-Holes) Boys 12-13 (18- Holes)* Boys 14-15 (18-Holes)* Boys 16-18 (18-Holes)*

Entry Deadline: June 4, 2019 (Register online at www.iowajuniorgolf.com) * Non-Members eligible for membership will not be refunded if they register for this event as a non-member and decide to join membership after initial registration.

Entry Fee: $150-$200 * This event is open to members and non-members of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour.

Starting Time: 14-18 Age Divisions - 7:30am tee times 13 & Under - 1:00pm tee times (Awards, Tee Gifts and lunch will be included with entry fee) Contact Information: Iowa PGA Brady Sharkey, Junior Golf Coordinator Email: bsharkey@pgahq.com Web Site: www.iowapga.com Office Phone: (319) 648-0026 Fax: (319) 648-0008

Contact Information: TPC Deere Run Brian Delaney Address: 3100 Heather Knoll Silvis, Illinois 61282 Course Phone: (309) 796-6000

This event is a Major Point Event on the Iowa Junior Tour. The Iowa PGA will take entries, process tee times, and communicate all details to players and the tournament host. The Iowa PGA Staff will also be on site to administer the event.

Iowa Section PGA of America - 3184 Hwy. 22, Riverside, IA 52327 Phone: 319-648-0026 - www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com

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June 16-20, 2019

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course & The University of Northern Iowa Tuition is only $699!

Eligibility The Academy is open to boys and girls ages 12-17. Under NCAA rules, high school graduates are ineligible.

JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Fun Evening Activities!

Waterloo Bucks Baseball Game Airline Amusement Park Golf Skills Challenge Contest Cedar Falls Aquatic Center Par 3 Golf Challenge

Sign Up with a Friend!

Spend time with a golf buddy and improve skills at the same time!

Juniors can request roommates on the registration form, OR sign up now and be paired with another Academy attendee. Form a golf friendship for life!

Week-long Academy Includes: • 4 days of intensive instruction from Iowa PGA Professionals ( average ratio is 4:1) • Daily playing lessons and tournament competition supervised

by PGA Professionals • Final day tournament and awards for each junior • Four nights room & board on the UNI campus - 3 meals and an afternoon snack daily • PGA mementos and group photo • PGA Professional clinic • Video Analysis • Fun contests and prizes • Advice for those desiring to play collegiate golf

John Bermel, Head PGA Professional at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and also the head coach for the men and women’s golf team at UNI, has been the lead instructor for the academy for over 15 years. He and his staff do an excellent job hosting this program!

Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy

Thank you to our Sponsor, PING, for providing tee gifts!

To learn more, visit www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com or call us at 319-648-0026

Junior Cup Matches Preview

5th Annual Cobra - Puma Junior Cup Matches The 5th Annual Cobra – Puma Junior Cup Matches head back to the Gateway Section for 2019. The Junior Cup Matches will be held June 1-2 at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Iowa PGA Junior Tour team is looking to claim its first Cup Matches victory.

The Junior Cup Matches are a Ryder Cup Style event, which features members of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour facing off against members of the Gateway PGA Junior Tour. The tournament starts with Fourball matches on Saturday. Following the morning sessions, the teams will head back out onto the course for Foursome matches. The final day will conclude with singles matches.

The 2019 roster for the Iowa PGA Team Boys 16-18 Tyler Vaske, Knoxville, IA Nate Juffer, Des Moines, IA Burke Pitz, Des Moines, IA Boys 14-15 Matt Briggs, Burlington, IA Will Simpson, Pella, IA Nile Petersen, Cedar Rapids, IA Boys 12-13 Evan Smith, Knoxville, IA Maxwll Tjoa, Cedar Falls, IA Girls 16-18 Paige Hoffman, W. Des Moines, IA Jenna Krogulski, W. Des Moines, IA Taylor Sedivec, Granger, IA

The Gateway PGA Junior Tour team hosted the first ever Cobra – Puma Junior Cup Matches in 2015. The Gateway PGA claimed the first two Junior Cup Matches before tying the Iowa PGA in 2017. 2018 resulted in a third victory for the Gateway PGA, improving their Cup Matches record to, 3-1-0.

The Iowa PGA will provide coverage of the 2019 Cobra – Puma Junior Cup Matches on www.iowapgajuniorgolf. com and on its social media pages.

The 2019 Iowa Junior Tour Team is comprised of players from the 2018 Player of the Year point list.

Girls 14-15 Rylee Herford, Newton, IA Saffire Sayre, West Des Moines, IA Erika Holmberg, Bettendorf, IA Girls 13 & Under Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, IA Lauren Briggs, Burlington, IA

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Iowa PGA Foundation Swings with Kids Program How Does the Swings with Kids Program Work?

Our goal is to have PGA Professionals partner with school districts to raise funds for the equipment.The equipment is specially designed for safe, indoor and outdoor use and comes with complete curriculum and activities, allowing PE teachers to easily implement the program in their classes. Exposing more children to golf in a fun environment will hopefully encourage their continued play throughout life.

This is a great way to strengthen golf in your school district!

Charlie Burkart Scholarship The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA member for 49 years and head professional at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids for 42 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students with their education. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who will continue contributing to the game of golf.

44th PGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP **Registration Now Open**

Entry fee: $50

IOWA SECTION QUALIFIERS 44th Girls Iowa PGA Section Championship • June 29-30, 2019 - Finkbine GC, Iowa City, IA *Girls do not need to qualify for Section Championship on June 29-30, all are welcome*

* Entry deadline for all qualifiers is June 5th, 2019. ** Qualifier #1

44th Girls PGA National Championship • July 9-12, 2019 - Keney Park GC - Hartford, CT

Saturday, June 8

Timberline GC, Peosta, IA **Qualifier #2

Monday, June 10

Westwood GC, Newton, IA **Qualifier #3

Monday, June 17

Copper Creek GC, Pleasant Hill, IA **Qualifier #4

Thursday, June 20

South Hills GC, Waterloo, IA 44th Boys Iowa PGA Section Championship • July 11-12, 2019 - Gates Park GC, Waterloo, IA

**Qualifier #5

Sunday, June 23

Bos Landen GC, Pella, IA

*Boys need to participate in one of 7 local qualifiers for a chance to advance on to the Section Championship*

**Qualifier #6

44th Boys PGA National Championship • July 30 - August 2, 2019 - Keney Park GC, Hartford, CT

**Qualifier #7

Monday, July 1

Ellis GC, Cedar Rapids, IA Tuesday, July 2

Glynns Creek GC, Long Grove, IA

*Two boys and two girls in the 16-18 division will advance from the Iowa PGA Championship on to their respective National PGA Junior Championship sites.

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Iowa PGA Foundation Burkart Scholarship

Our Mission The Iowa PGA Foundation utilizes the game of golf to positively impact lives through charitable giving with emphasis on scholarships, junior golf, and injured veterans. www.iowapgafoundation.org

Injured Veterans Supporting programs and services that help our injured veterans. In 2007, the Iowa PGA formed a partnership with Riverside Casino and Golf Resort and Iowa City VA Health Care System to form the GIVE Foundation. This Foundation is a not-for-profit organization to provide a structured golf program for injured veterans.

This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who will continue contributing to the game of golf.

The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA Member for 49 years.

Swings with Kids This program helps kids excel by introducing them to life skills that the game of golf provides. Teaching life skills including character, honesty, integrty, respect, perseverance, and cooperation.

Tri-Golf Set-$700 Plastic golf equipment specifically designed for children in K-5th Grade.

Golf Xtreme Set-$1,250 Real golf equipment specifically designed for children in grades 6th-8th to be exposed to more advanced golf techniques.