Iowa PGA Golf Official Publications of the Iowa PGA Section
Spring Preview Issue
PREVIEW Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Senior/Junior Team Gibb & Fisher Klein & Graham National DCP
Iowa PGA Board of Directors Officers
Directors President
Terry Anderson, PGA Elks Country Club
Vice President Steve Watt, PGA
Mike Armes, PGA Pinnacle Country Club
JR Millar, PGA Lake Bracken Country Club
Gene Bears, Jr., PGA Lacoma Golf Course
Vol. 5 | Issue 1 | Spring Issue
Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle Country Club
Honorary President
Matt Sherlock, PGA MK Golf Edmundson Golf Course Harvest Point Golf Course Bos Landen Golf Course
District 8 Director
Sarah Bidney, PGA Wakonda Club
Kevin Dorrington, PGA Life Member
Greg Neujahr, PGA Champions Run Omaha, Nebraska
Iowa PGA 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA 52327
Rocky Sposato, PGA Terrace Hills Golf Course
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CONTENTS 05
IAPGA Executive Director Message from Greg Mason, PGA
06
President’s Report Message from Erin Strieck, PGA
08
District 8 Director Message from Greg Neujahr, PGA
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New Team Members Hesner and Newell
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20th Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am Bermel & Lubs Tied
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2022 Iowa PGA Schedule
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Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Egly, Pribble and Berkmeyer
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Iowa Golf Association Chad PItts
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Iowa Turfgrass Institute Jeff Lamoureux
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2022 IAPGA Junior Tour Schedule
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Cover Story Klein and Graham National Drive, Chip & Putt
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Iowa PGA Section Staff Executive Director Greg Mason, PGA
Assistant Executive Director & Junior Golf Director Tess Goudy, PGA
Tournament Manager Casey Harvey, PGA
Director of Player & Membership Development Mike Downing, PGA
Communications Coordinator Stephanie Mason
PGA of America Staff Career Consultant TBD
Junior Golf Coordinator Jacob Hesner
Player Engagement Consultant TBD
Tournament Assistant Blake Newell
PGA Regional Director Keith Soriano, PGA
A Message From the Iowa PGA
Greg Mason, PGA | Iowa PGA | Executive Director Are you thinking about a career in the golf business? Did you know that the University of Nebraska at Lincoln is one of the PGA/PGM Universities where aspiring golf professionals can begin to learn their craft. Please contact Joe Canny, PGA at jcanny2@unl.edu or call him at 402-570-1801 for more information on how to attend the University and their other scholarship opportunities. Golf offers many opportunities to remain in the industry in some fashion. One can become a Club Professional running golf facilities at all levels – Head Golf Professional, Director of Golf or even the General Manager of the whole facility. One can become a Golf Course Superintendent and maintain the grounds at one of our nearly 400 golf courses in and around Iowa. Iowa has some of the best turf degrees at our Community Colleges or at Iowa State University. One can also become a sales representative in manufactured goods to facilities, fertilizer and chemicals to golf courses or a myriad of various membership directors or such at golf facilities throughout the US and for sure our Region. You can also work for state golf associations whether for the USGA, PGA, CMAA or GCSAA associations. If you want to combine your love for golf into a career that you would love – call us and we will be glad to speak to you about the careers, we love. You can see by the Class of 2022 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame the various talents that going into that class and the various careers you can have in golf. Barb Berkmeyer showed that one can be a middle school teacher and still play golf as a recreation at a very high level including playing in eleven USGA Championships to go along with her many state and regional championships. The late Charlie Pribble turned a career as a Golf Course Superintendent into long-time mentoring and growing his fellow superintendent careers. I was privileged to work alongside “Pribbs” as we built Airport National Golf in Cedar Rapids in 1992. He taught me so much about the strong relationship a PGA Professional MUST have with their Golf Course Superintendent. He taught me that no one is ever so good at what they do that they can’t pick up the phone and call a colleague for assistance on any issue they may have at their facility. Pribbs was always doing that if he wasn’t answering the phone when a colleague called him for help. Mark Egly, PGA turned a strong career as a player into a life-long search to help make golfers of all skill-levels better in their own golf games. Whether they wanted to play on the PGA Tour or just find a way to “break 100”, Mark was always at the forefront of teaching in Iowa and the Nation. Similar to Pribbs, Mark is always there to help his fellow PGA Professionals improve their teaching and their teaching practices so that others benefit from these teachings. A career in the golf industry is shown by this class of Hall of Famers. Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Iowa Golf Hall of Famer Chad Proehl will be competing in another Senior Major in 2022. He has qualified for the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship to be held at Harbor Shores on May 25-29. We wish Chad luck as he gets to play with the best Champions Players in the world, again. Finally, I would like to thank our talented IowaPGA Staff for all of the hard work, perseverance and dedication. We lost Jazz Tulda to the Wisconsin PGA this winter as he has “headed home” to work as their Junior Golf Coordinator. We have hired two of our former interns with the Iowa PGA, Jacob Hesner (Junior Golf Coordinator) and Blake Newell (Tournament Assistant) to help us continue great things with the Iowa PGA. With the support of our Section Officers, Section Board and Foundation Board, our staff continues to a deliver high-level events to our Section Professionals and to the Junior Golfers throughout our Section. 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. 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 me at gmason@pgahq.com. You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well. Have fun, Play Well “Mase”
President's Report with Erin Strieck
Erin Strieck, PGA | Pinnacle Country Club | President Happy Spring! I hope you have had at a restful off-season and are looking forward to a busy summer. I know as the weather gets warmer and the grass greener, my members are chomping at the bit to play some golf. The Iowa PGA offers great programs for you and the golfers at your facility. From our PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip and Putt and the Iowa PGA American Cancer Society Golf Pass there are opportunities for you and that Junior Golfer to enjoy the game of a lifetime. All the programs benefit the Iowa PGA member, junior golfers and are sure to add a benefit to your facility. Let’s not forget the amazing Iowa PGA Junior Tour. Tess Goudy and her crew have a large schedule this year to fit into your travel plans with that Junior Golfer in your individual family. Thank you to those host sites for giving up their courses for the day to entertain our junior golfers. We know these youngsters love the chance to play various golf facilities in Iowa and Western Illinois. Every year I challenge myself to play more golf and to engage myself with our facility members…I challenge you to the same with your family, friends and grab someone that has never played the game of golf to play a round with you. Anyone interested in enhancing their facility programming when it come to women in golf, please look at attending our 2nd ever Iowa Women’s Golf Summit to be held on May 22, 2022 at Stone Creek in Williamsburg, Iowa. If all you want to do is enhance what you do in your business, around golf, please plan on attending this interactive golf event with speakers, networking and some golf. Click here for more information and register for this year’s event. I was privileged to be a part of the Greenside – Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association as Clint Brown the IGA’s Director of Communications & Marketing in February of this Year. You can go to this link and listen to “The Pinnacle of Golf”. Clint asked many questions of how I got started in golf and caught the “golf bug”. We talked about how this great career has led me to become the first female President of the Iowa PGA and the Iowa PGA Foundation and what the future is bringing to the golf in Iowa. Have a great season and if you need me, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you Erin Strieck, PGA President of the Iowa PGA Section and Iowa PGA Foundation
The Spring Series features four Junior and Pee Wee events. Two of the spring tournaments are ACE point events on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, and two is a MAJOR point event. 2022 marks the fourth 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 Pee Wee Spring Series:
Iowa PGA Spring Junior Series | April 23-24
Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open
Coldwater Golf Links & Ames G & CC | Ames, Iowa
Ames Golf & Country Club | Ames, Iowa
Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Westwood GC | May 7
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Westwood GC | May 7
Westwood Golf Course | Newton, Iowa
Westwood Golf Course | Newton, Iowa
Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine| May 15
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine | May 15
Muscatine Municipal Golf Course | Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine Municipal Golf Course | Muscatine, Iowa
Principal Charity Classic | May 30 Wakonda Club | Des Moines, Iowa
Greg Neujahr, PGA Hello Iowa Golf Community,
Message from Ditrict 8 Director
Welcome to the 2022 golf season and creating more memories with your friends and families on the course. Golf has seen a resurgence over the past two years, and we are looking forward to another strong year of play at all the incredible courses in Iowa. There were over 518 million rounds played in 2021 on a national level which is a 20% increase from 2019. Having been in the golf business for 30 years, it is great to see families coming out to the course to spend time together. We are also seeing a continued uptick in ladies and new players trying golf which bodes well for the future. The PGA of America and its 28,000 members are working hard to keep this momentum going and continue to offer many programs to participate in whether you are a beginner or an advanced player.
District 8 Director for Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections
It is going to be a busy Spring over the next couple months as the PGA of America opens its new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. We are in the process of moving our headquarters and partnering with Omni Resorts to open a new $500 million property. Along with our new headquarters building, there will be a 500-room resort, a retail/entertainment district and two championship golf courses. We feel this will be a truly transformational property and the new modern home of golf. The entire property should be open in early 2023, kicking off with the Senior PGA Championship on the East course designed by Gil Hanse. Meanwhile, this year’s PGA Championship comes to Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this May and it should be another exciting event. Hopefully you are thinking about attending, due to the proximity, to see the greatest players in the game compete for the Wanamaker trophy. Next month many of you will be heading out to the course for your first round and working the rust off your game. Now is the perfect time to reach out to your PGA Professional for help with your game or advice on new equipment. We are here to welcome you, get you out on the course, play golf with you and make this difficult game a little easier. The boom of the golf industry has created more demand for staff and those who might be interested in getting into the business. Whether you are looking for a second career or just finishing your education, it is a great time to be a part of this rewarding profession. Please reach out to your local PGA Professional or visit www.PGA.com, for more information and how you can get started in our Association! Thank you for your support of golf, and I hope you continue to enjoy our sport in 2022. Your Iowa PGA Professionals are ready to help and grow the game so please reach out to them and get started today. Sincerely, Greg Neujahr, PGA District 8 Representative for Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections Champions Run, Omaha, NE.
Meet Our Iowa PGA Team Members
Welcome Our Iowa PGA Team Members Jacob Hesner Jacob Hesner is a familiar face the past two seasons with the Iowa PGA. Hesner started as an intern the summer of 2020 and he came back as the Tournament Assistant Intern the summer of 2021. We are pleased to announce that Jacob Hesner will be the Junior Golf Coordinator and will be a great asset to the Iowa PGA family. Hesner is currently a Senior at The University of Iowa majoring in Marketing, with a minor in Sport and Recreation Management and a certificate in Event Management. Hesner graduates this coming May. Hesner played golf competitively throughout high school and college, and values integrity and sportsmanship that the game requires. Hesner commented, “I was fortunate to participate in the Iowa PGA Junior Tour as a player, and I would love to be part of an organization that provides opportunities for junior golfers to learn the game such as I did.” The Iowa PGA is excited to have Hesner on board and excited to see him grow as an individual as well as a team player.
Blake Newell Blake Newell is a familiar face from last year (2021) being a former intern with the Iowa PGA. We are pleased to announce that Blake Newell will be the Tournament Assistant and will be a great asset to the Iowa PGA family. Newell is currently a Senior at Coe College with a double major in Business Administration and Communications. Newell graduates this coming May. Newell is part of the Coe College Golf Team. Newell commented, “I am extremely excited for this opportunity, and I hope to contribute to the positive experience of Iowa’s junior golfers and help grow the game. The Iowa PGA is excited to have Newell on board and excited to see him grow as an individual as well as a team player.
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Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am
Bermel & Lubs Tie Las Vegas Pro-Am The Iowa PGA celebrated the 20th Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am presented by Adidas and Cobra-Puma. Iowa PGA Member Nate Lubs of Gates Park Golf Course and his team made up of JP Gordon, Ryan Sparks, Andrew Thomas and Steve Plummer tied for first with the team of John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and his team of Doug Coen, Dennis Kubica, David Davis and Jodi Bermel.
Pete Stopulos and Rob Tucker. Second place with 8.25 quota points in round three was the team of Taylor Zimmerman of Prairie Links Golf Course and his team of Jacob Boyle, Matt Davis, Ryan Goetzinger and Ryan Ratchford. Mark Krizic of Fyre Lake Golf Course and his team of Ron Earl, Dan Murphy, Jay Wallace and Mike Vandeheede tied for third place with Lawrence and his team of Loussaert, Scriven, Ziegler and Tompkins
Lub’s and Bermel’s Teams accumulated 21.50 total quota points over the three rounds to tie for first place. Lub’s team totals for each day were 32-13-(minus 23.5)=21.50 and Bermel’s team totals The Iowa PGA would like to thank Mike Long (Adiwere 0-35-(minus13.5)=21.50. das) and Jim Hauth (Cobra-Puma) for sponsoring this event. David Lawrence of Davenport Country Club and his team of Kyle Loussaert, Andrew Scriven, Austin Ziegler and Paul Tompkins finished in third place with 17.75 total quota points. Their three rounds were 27-.5-(minus 9.75)=17.75. Round three winners with 3.25 quota points was the team of John Panek of Davenport Country Club and his team of Eric Langan, Pat Wood, 12 Iowa PGA Golf Magazine - Spring Issue
Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am Place
Team
Professional
Results
Facility
T1
Team # 12
Nate Lubs
21.5
Gates Park Golf Course
T1
Team # 1
John Bermel
21.5
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
3
Team # 11
David Lawrence
17.75
Davenport Country Club
4
Team # 16
John Panek
17.25
Davenport Country Club
5
Team # 17
Curt Schnell
5
Okoboji View Golf Course
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2022 Iowa PGA Schedule
2022 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule
Course
Date
Tournament
February 7-9
20th Annual Las Vegas Pr-Am Presented by Addias & Cobra Puma Golf
Rio Secco GC | Southern Highlands | Cascata Club
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 Presented by Harris Golf Cars
15 Courses Season Long
April 4
Spring Meeting & Pro-Pro Presented by Harris Golf Cars & Under Armour
Brown Deer GC
April 11
Iowa PGA Pro-Pro#1
Veenker Memorial GC
April 18
Iowa PGA Stroke Play
Westwood GC
April 25
Iowa PGA 36 Hole Classic
Oakwood CC
May 2
Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #2
TPC Deere Run
May 16
Iowa PGA Pro-Assistant/Pro-Pro
Short Hills CC
May 27
Principal Charity Classic Pre-Qualifying
Veenker Memorial GC
May 31
Principal Charity Classic Event Qualifying
Veenker Memorial GC
June 6
Iowa PGA Team All Pro
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
June 14
Iowa PGA Junior Academy Stroke Play Event
Pheasant Ridge GC
June 15
Iowa PGA Junior Academy Senior Stroke Play Event
Pheasant Ridge GC
June 20
Boy Scouts Pro-Am
Davenport CC
June 23
John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifying
Pinnacle CC
June 24
John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifying
Short Hills CC
June 27
John Deere Classic Open Qualifying
Pinnacle CC
July 11
Iowa PGA Pro-Junior
Pheasant Ridge GC
July 18
Iowa PGA Junior-Senior Draw
Finkbine GC
July 25-26
Iowa PGA Professional Championship Presented by TBA
Elmwood CC
July 25
Iowa PGA Women’s Professional Championship
Elmwood CC
July 29-31
89th Iowa Open Presented by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
August 1
Iowa PGA Pro-Pro #3
Hickory Grove GC
August 15
Iowa PGA Foundation Pro-Am Presented by NB Golf Car and M&M Golf Car
Glen Oaks CC
August 22
Iowa PGA Pro-Select
Briarwood GC
August 24-25
Iowa Senior PGA Professional Championship Presented by TBA
Irv Warren Memorial GC | South Hills GC
August 29
Harris Golf Cars Pro-Facility
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
September 6-7
National Car Rental Iowa Assistant PGA Professional Championship
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
September 12
Iowa PGA Pro-Scratch/Pro-Senior Scratch
Fyre Lake GC
September 19
Iowa PGA Junior vs Senior Team Championship
Lacoma GC
September 26
Iowa PGA Pro-Senior
Ames G&CC
September 29-30
Iowa Cup Matches
Geneva G&CC
October 3-4
NB Golf Cars/M&M Golf Cars October Shootout
Briarwood GC
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2022 Hall of Fame Class
- Bios written by Iowa Golf Association Mark Egly
Egly’s teaching resume can be stacked up against anyone - as he was the lead instructor at Des Moines Golf & Country Mark Egly has been teaching and, more Club in 1979, Willow Creek Golf Course importantly, introducing golfers to the from 1980-84 and Des Moines Driving Range from 1994 to present day, taking game for over 40 years. ownership in 2002. It would be very difficult to put a number on the golfers that Egly has helped “Mark has taught thousands of golf and influenced in his teaching. Egly has lessons and has become renowned with helping high school golfers and many been named Iowa PGA Teacher of the year seven times, including 2021. He has times at little or no charge,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Jeff Smith said. received countless awards from Golf Range Magazine and Golf Digest for his “Over the past 20 years Mark has been recognized for nearly 40 awards.” teaching accomplishments.
With stops as Head Golf Superintendent at Quincy (IL) Country Club, Sunnyside Country Club and Airport National Golf Course, Pribble always had time to help his fellow superintendent, regardless of their location.
“He mentored numerous young men who also became first class superintendents,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Steve Tyler said. “Being very innovative, I believe Charlie was the first to ever grind the back of a greens mower bed knife off to get to a .10 inch cutting height. Toro, Jacobsen and others then saw the need for this and began to Egly’s lessons don’t just end with the manufacture them for general use. He Egly is also an accomplished player in fundamentals of golf. also took a poorly-constructed Sunhis own right, having won the 1988 Iowa nyside CC and made it into one of the PGA Match Play Championship, 1990 “More importantly, the legacy that Mark best in Iowa.” Iowa Open Championship, and numerleads leaves an impression on the lives ous Iowa PGA events when he was of others and encourages them to do Pribble was also an irrigation expert, coming up as a player. After suffering the same,” former student Victoria being one of the first to understand from an injury in a car accident, Mark Grasso said. ”Mark is one of the reasons the hydraulics of irrigation and system has since changed to help golf games why I have chosen to pursue a career design. He designed many systems and of others throughout his teaching cain coaching women’s college golf, as I advised on numerous irrigation projects reer. desire to help make a difference in the for other superintendents. lives of others just as Mark has done for “I have known Mark for over 30 years, every person that he has taught.” “I will always believe that my career and rarely have I seen anyone with his was shaped very strongly by the hours passion for teaching the game,” Iowa It has been said that no one has given I spent talking with Charlie in those first Golf Hall of Fame member Ken Schall away more free range balls than Mark days as a Superintendent,” former Iowa said. “I travelled with Mark often in Egly. It’s safe to say not many have Turfgrass Institute Executive Director our younger years playing in mini tour helped grow the game more than him Jeff Wendel said. “Charlie spared his events and state opens. He was always either. time without expectation or payment.” a force to be reckoned with. What I am most impressed with is his positive Charles Pribble Pribble, who was the IGCSA President influence with junior golfers. Mark has in 1979, Superintendent of the Year in donated his practice facility and his Charles (Charlie) Pribble was ahead of 1984, was awarded the Distinguished time to the First Tee of Central Iowa for his time – plain and simple. Service Award in 2007 and Meritorious many years now.” Service Award in 2008, was truly a one 16 Iowa PGA Golf Magazine - Spring Issue
Hall of Fame of a kind superintendent. “No matter how unorthodox or out of the box his methods might have been, he got the job done with the money and budget he had to work with,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Tegtmeier said.
after arriving, Berkmeyer captured the 1962 St. Louis Women’s District Golf Association Junior Girls’ Championship, which helped earn her the first women’s athletic scholarship in the history of the University of Missouri, regardless of sport.
At the age of 21, Berkmeyer, won the first of her five (1965, 1970, 1974, 1975 and 1984) Missouri Women’s Golf Association State Championships. Many more tournament wins followed, while “Pribble’s accomplishments cannot just always crediting her Iowa golf pedigree be placed on a piece of paper,” Mason to her success. said. “Talk with the people that have served with him in association work or “The swing my dad taught me back at like me as a friend and colleague in the Fort Madison Country Club has served game of golf, work and life. We all saw me well,” Berkmeyer once said. “I learned how to play the game and comit first-hand. Whether he was yelling pete growing up in Iowa. That experiat you or laughing at you, you always knew he was pulling for you to succeed. ence was invaluable.” There is no telling how many people Berkmeyer has competed in a total ‘Pribbs’ has touched in his profession of 11 USGA Championships over her in terms of wisdom and guidance on playing career, including five Women’s items related to their facilities.” Amateurs, two Mid-Amateurs and four Senior Women’s Amateurs. She finBarbara (Bubany) Berkmeyer ished runner-up in the 2002 U.S. Senior Barbara (Bubany) Berkmeyer’s success Women’s Amateur and made it to the Round of 16 in 1999 and 2000. She was on the golf course goes back over six the runner-up of the 2002 Canadian Ladecades. dies National Senior Championship and Born in Fort Madison, Berkmeyer began she has won the Missouri Senior Womswinging the club at age four, under the en’s Amateur title 13 times. watchful eye of her father, Frank. There was no doubt she was destined to be- As a full-time middle school teacher for 25 years, Berkmeyer has been inducted come an accomplished player. into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and the After moving in 1952 to Ottumwa, Berkmeyer continued to hone her golf University of Missouri Sports Hall of skills by playing across the state. At age Fame. 10, Berkmeyer participated in the 1954 “Her respect, kindness, courage and talSoutheast Iowa Women’s Championent are second to none,” Jim Holtgrieve, ship, an event that attracted the best female golfers from Iowa, Missouri, Kan- two-time Walker Cup Captain said. sas and Illinois. Within a few years she “Barbara is an absolute perfect role was a consistent top-five finisher at the model for the future of women’s golf.” event, winning the overall title in 1965, with runner-up finishes in 1964 and 1966. Her career as an amateur golfer was off and running. Iowa PGA Executive Director Greg Mason may of said it best in regards to Pribble.
www.iowagolf.org The Iowa Golf Hall of Fame is administered by the Iowa Golf Association on behalf of all golf organizations in and around the state, such as the Iowa Section PGA and the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association. The nomination and induction process consists of two committees, the Nominating Committee and the Voting Committee. The Nominating Committee determines the eligibility of nominees submitted by the general public as well as identifies individuals to nominate. They finalize the ballot. The Voting Committee has the task of researching and studying those on the ballot and casting votes for induction. The Voting Committee consists entirely of individuals who are current members of the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame.
Following stops in Davenport and ultimately in St. Louis, MO, Berkmeyer, who was already an accomplished player in her home-state of Iowa, began to make a name for herself in Missouri. Soon
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Iowa PGA Junior Tour Sponsors
The Iowa PGA is very excited to welcome back Camelbak and Bushnell, Bug Soother, Junior Golf Hub, Sterling Cut Glass and Shattuck’s as supporting sponsors of the 2022 Iowa PGA Junior Tour. The Iowa PGA is happy to have a new sponsor on board ECO LIPS for the 2022 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 2022. 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 2022. 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 2022 season. Bug Soother will also provide a special Iowa PGA Junior Tour coupon code on each bottle for a discount on Bug Soother purchases. ECO LIPS will be our new sponsor as a supporting sponsor of the Junior Tour in 2022. Junior Golf Hub will be returining to support the 2022 Junior and Pee Wee Tour. The Junior Golf Hub is a great helping start to help your juniors to reaching out to College Coaches. Sterling Cut Glass is another great sponsor who continues to supply great placks for our Junior and Pee Wee Tour. Also returning in 2022 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 2022 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! The Iowa PGA staff is looking forward to seeing all the junior golfers and families in the 2022 Junior Tour season!
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Iowa Golf Association
Enjoying the Game
Chad Pitts | Executive Director | Iowa Golf Association It’s hard for those of us that work in golf to feel the same way about the game as we did when we had so much more time to play it. After all, it’s hard to separate the work part from the fun part, sometimes. It makes sense though - if you work at a downtown office building you probably aren’t spending your off-hours at the said building. That is what happens to many of us in the golf business. We spend so much time at the course or working around golf when we do get some free time being at the course still sort of feels like work and then other “life stuff” takes precedence. Would venture to say that the further you are into your career, the less you want to spend your free time at the golf course (i.e. your workplace). It’s too bad that so many of us feel that way, but it is also understandable. We have other commitments in life and, given the seasonal nature of golf in Iowa, we have to be very busy during the spring, summer, and fall which leaves little time to spend with our families, do our house chores, or even other hobbies. I’ve found a few things that help me bring back that desire to play. I just took a “buddies trip” to Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon. We spent a week playing all of the terrific courses and it brought a desire to get back and practice a bit more than I have in recent years. It was somewhat of a rejuvenation. I have a young daughter and will have a son sometime in June. I am hopeful that they will try golf and enjoy it when they are old enough. If that happens, I already know that it will bring me out to the course with a totally different frame of mind - one which I am looking forward to. I think the biggest thing is making time for yourself to play and enjoy the game, even if you do work in the business. I’ve found that if I just go into a round of golf with the right mindset, it increases my enjoyment exponentially (not a surprise to anyone, I’m sure). So part of my pre-round routine nowadays is to take a few minutes to set my mind right. And for me, right now, a good portion of that is lowering my expectations (I smile when I say that but it is true) so that I enjoy my time and appreciate it more. Because, after all, time is precious so where you choose to spend it means a lot. Personally, the enjoyment of the game is going to be a focus for me this year. I know that I won’t play as much as I have in the past (again, we have another baby on the way!), but when I do get the chance to tee it up for fun, I’m going to try to focus on the positives golf gives us all - the exercise, the time with friends, being in the sunshine. I hope many of you get lots and lots of rounds of golf played this year, but more importantly, I hope you truly enjoy every single one of them, no matter your score.
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Iowa Turfgrass Institute
Iowa Turfgrass Institute Announces New Executive Director
Jeff Lamoureux | Executive Director | Iowa Turfgrass Institute The Iowa Turfgrass Institute board of directors has selected Jeff Lamoureux to lead the organization beginning February Lamoureux replaces Randy Robinson, who has accepted the role of Regional Director of GCSAA after six years of serving the Iowa Turfgrass Institute as Executive Director. As Executive Director, Lamoureux will continue to serve as the Chief Staff Officer under the direction of the Board President and the Board of Directors. Which includes managing the Institute, its headquarters, and all programs within the established guidelines. Lamoureux comes to the Iowa Turfgrass Institute after seven years with Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity serving Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties. During his time as Executive Director, Heart of Iowa Habitat built several homes, and over 50 repair projects were completed within the service area. Lamoureux also brings with him over 15 years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field making stops in Fort Dodge, Orange City, LeMars, Perry and Jefferson. Jeff and his wife, Jill, currently reside in Jefferson where they are both very involved in the community. Jeff has coached many youth sports throughout the years and is currently the varsity cross country coach and assistant girls basketball coach for Greene County. Jeff also serves on the Greene County Veteran’s Commission, has previously served on the Greene County school board and volunteers with the Jefferson Chamber of of Commerce. Jill is the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools for the Greene County School District. They have four children a son, Reid, an Iowa State graduate currently living in Omaha and daughters; Regan, a senior at the University of Iowa, Kirsten, a sophomore also at the University of Iowa and Kassie a sophomore at Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas. Lamoureux shared, “I will take with me many fond memories and cherish the relationships built while working towards Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. But I am very excited to be given the opportunity to lead the Iowa Turfgrass Institute working alongside the dedicated professionals in the golf course, field turf and lawn care industries. I hope to carry on the exceptional work accomplished by previous leadership and board volunteers.”
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PGA Professional Championship Qualifiers These four Iowa PGA Professionals will be competing in the 55th PGA Professional Championship, April 17-20, 2022, at Southern Highlands Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A full field of 312 players will compete in the PGA Professional Championship with several key exemptions at stake.
Sean McCarty, PGA Brown Deer Golf Club
Chad Proehl, PGA Sugar Creek Muni GC
Chris Black, PGA Hickory Grove GC
Alternates:
The alternates in order are Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf. Jeff Schmid, PGA Brown Deer Golf Club
Jay Giannetto, PGA Elmwood CC
2022 Iowa Women’s Golf Summit May 22, 2022 | Stone Creek GC
Jan Herke, Director of Urbandale Parks and Recreation Department, will share her experiences as a college basketball standout (5th leading scorer at St. Cloud State University), WNBA Referee and now avid amateur golf competitor. Herke, an Ankeny G & CC member, has found camaraderie amongst the active membership of which she is a part of. Herke will share what first sparked her interest in the game and how she is encouraging more women to enjoy the game she loves.
Susan Bond, 30-year member of the PGA of America, has most recently served as the PGA Member Relationship Manager for PGA Magazine. An accomplished player, including victories at the 2019 North Florida Section Northern Chapter Senior Championship (first female to win), 2020 Tennessee Women's Open Champion and three-time New England Women's Open Champion. Susan will help moderate group discussions and share her experiences as a PGA Member. She will also provide a national perspective as she assists women to connect and network through her work with the PGA Magazine Women's Leadership Platform.
Iowa Golf Council
The Iowa Golf Council (IGC) is made up of the four major allied associations in Iowa – Iowa Golf Association, Iowa Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents of America (GCSAA), the Tall Corn Chapter of the Club Managers Association (CMAA) and the Iowa PGA. This was loosely formed allied board over the past few years that worked hard in 2020 to keep golf in Iowa open along with answering the many questions that were coming forth with Governor Proclamations, National Guidelines and in some cases what the local authorities were handing down. In the Spring of 2022, the IGC officially became a 501 ©3 Corporation by the IRS. As a group we look forward to putting COVID behind us as we begin working towards getting the word out about golf in Iowa and Western Illinois. The IGC will begin working with the local and state Tourism associations to further golf as tourism attraction for those wishing to visit our state(s) or just to take a day trip. Past Iowa PGA President John Valliere currently serves as the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association (EITA) President. They are working on all things involving tourism in Iowa, including golf. We thank John for his continued efforts about bringing forth action on getting golf recognized as a tourism draw to the region.
Iowa Golf Council Board and Officers Iowa PGA Greg Mason, PGA, President Aaron Krueger, PGA John Valliere, PGA Iowa Golf Association Chad Pitts, Secretary/Treasurer Bill Eby Mike Pape GCSAA - Iowa Chapter Jeff Lamoureux Chad Graaf Jim Sedrel Tall Corn Chapter - CMAA Shane Hart, Vice President Rheane Kinney Matt Ruehling
The IGC also administers two events for those interested in the industry in golf. The Iowa Golf Summit is held every other year, last one in March of 2022, to bring industry veterans together to learn more about what each other are doing. Paul Long was our KeyNote Speaker and did a wonderful job of speaking. On May 22, 2022, the 2nd ever Iowa Woman’s Golf Summit will be held at Stone Creek. Click here for more information and register for this year’s event. The Iowa Golf Council also commissioned an Economic Impact Study in 2015 to show the impact that golf has on the state. In 2015, Iowa’s $606.1 million dollar golf economy expenditures supported total statewide with $72.3 million in state and local tax revenue. Click here to view that Economic Impact Study. Please contact our office at 319-648-0026 or email Greg Mason at gmason@pgahq.com for more information on the Iowa Golf Council.
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Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule
2022 Iowa PGA Junior & Pee Wee Tour Tournament Schedule Date
Tournament
Course
April 23-24
Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open
Coldwater Golf Links | Ames G&CC
April 24
Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open
Ames G&CC
May 7
Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Westwood
Westwood GC
May 7
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Westwood
Westwood GC
May 15
Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine
Muscatine Municipal GC
May 15
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine
Muscatine Municipal GC
May 30
Principal Charity Classic Junior Open
Wakonda Club
June 2
Optimist Junior Qualifier
Elmwood CC
June 7-8
46th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship 13U
Gates Park GC
June 7-8
46th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship 14-18
Gates Park GC
June 10
Twin Pines Junior
Twin Pines GC
June 10
Twin Pines Pee Wee
Twin Pines GC
June 12-16
Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy
Pheasant Ridge GC
June 13-14
John Deere Classic Jr. 14-18
TPC Deere Run
June 14
John Deere Classic Junior Open 13 & Under
TPC Deere Run
June 13
Junior Tour Classic at Indian Creek
Indian Creek CC
June 13
Indian Creek Pee Wee
Indian Creek CC
June 14
Veenker Junior Amateur
Veenker Memorial GC
June 15
Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley GC
June 20-22
2022 Iowa Junior Boys/Girls Am Championship
Finkbine GC
June 20
Jerry Smith Junior Tour Summer Kickoff
Edmundson GC
June 20
Jerry Smith Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff
Edmundson GC
June 21
Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior
Prairie Links Center
June 21
Prairie Links Pee Wee
Prairie Links Center
June 22
Quad Cities Junior at Emeis
Emeis GC
June 22
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Emeis
Emeis GC
June 23
Woodland Hills Junior
Woodland Hills GC
June 25
Coon Rapids Junior 15U
Coon Rapids GC
June 25
Coon Rapids Pee Wee
Coon Rapids GC
June 27-28
Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship
Pheasant Ridge GC
June 28
Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship
Pheasant Ridge GC
June 27
Warrior Run Junior
Warrior Run GC
June 27
Warrior Run Pee Wee
Warrior Run GC
June 29
Iowa City Junior at Brown Deer
Brown Deer GC
June 29
Legacy Junior Academy Invitational
The Legacy GC
July 3
Greater Cedar Rapids Junior
Hunters Ridge GC
July 3
Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee
Hunters Ridge GC
July 5-6
Des Moines Junior
Willow Creek GC
July 6
Quad Cities Junior at Palmer Hills
Palmer Hills GC
July 7
Lake Panorama Junior
Lake Panorama NGC
July 7
Lake Panorama Pee Wee
Lake Panorama NGC
July 8
Western Illinois University Junior
Harry Mussatto GC
July 8
Western Illinois University Pee Wee
Harry Mussatto GC
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Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule July 9-10
Junior Cup Matches
Fox Run
July 10
Parent Junior at The Preserve
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
July 11-12
46th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship
Ellis Park GC
July 12
46th Girls Pee Wee
Ellis Park GC
July 11
Southeast Iowa Junior
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
July 11
Southeast Iowa Pee Wee
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
July 12
Quad Cities Junior at Short Hills
Short Hills CC
July 12
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Short Hills
Short Hills CC
July 13-14
Galesburg Junior Open
Bunker Links GC | Lake Bracken GC
July 13
Iowa PGA Junior Championship
A.H. Blank GC
July 14
Airport National Junior
Airport National Golf Complex
July 14
Airport National Pee Wee
Airport National Golf Complex
July 18
Quad Cities Junior at Pinnacle CC
Pinnacle CC
July 18
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Pinnacle CC
Pinnacle CC
July 18
Western Iowa Junior
Lakeside Municipal GC
July 18
Western Iowa Pee Wee
Lakeside Municipal GC
July 19
Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior
Gardner GC
July 21
Pheasant Ridge Junior
Pheasant Ridge GC
July 21
Walters Ridge Pee Wee
Walters Ridge GC
July 22
Quad Cities Junior at Duck Creek
Duck Creek GC
July 22
Quad Cities Pee Wee at Duck Creek
Duck Creek GC
July 25
Eastern Iowa Junior
Frye Lake GC
July 25-26
JT Mid Summer Classic-18 Hole Divisions
Briarwood GC | Otter Creek GC
July 25
Willow Creek Pee Wee
Willow Creek GC
July 26
Glynn’s Creek Pee Wee
Glynn’s Creek GC
July 28
Iowa Games Junior
Veenker Memorial GC
July 28
Iowa Games Pee Wee
Veenker Memorial GC
July 31 - August 1
Okoboji Junior Open
Okoboji View GC | Brooks Golf
August 1-2
Iowa Junior Open
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside
August 1
Iowa Junior Open 9-Hole
Stone Creek GC
August 1
Iowa Pee Wee Open
Stone Creek GC
August 2
Beaver Creek Junior
Beaver Creek GC
August 2
Quad Cities Junior at Glynn’s Creek
Glynn’s Creek GC
August 5
Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic
Irv Warren Memorial
August 5
Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic
Irv Warren Memorial
August 9
Iowa City Junior at Finkbine
Finkbine GC
August 10
First Tee Quad Cities Iowa PGA 9-hole Junior
Red Hawk Golf
August 10
First Tee of Quad Cities Iowa PGA Junior
Highland Springs GC
August 10
First Tee Quad Cities Iowa PGA Pee Wee
Red Hawk Golf
August 15
Pee Wee Tour Championship
Urbandale G&CC
August 15
Urbandale 15U 9-Hole Junior Classic
Urbandale G&CC
August 28
Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace
Terrace Hills GC
August 28
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace
Terrace Hills GC
September 10-11
Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic
Thunder Hills CC
October 1-2
Albaugh Junior Invitational
Talons Golf
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Hayden Klein
Liliana Graham
Cover Story: Klein & Graham
In the golf world the month of April belongs to one tournament. A tournament that features 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 Hayden Klein and Liliana Graham, both of which qualified through the Iowa PGA’s Drive, Chip and Putt events in 2021. Klein and Graham have a passion for golf and they both enjoy competing in tournaments. Hayden Klein (Pictured Left) Hayden Klein of Coon Rapids, Iowa started his journey at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He scored 73 points to win his division. He then competed at Medinah Country Club on Sunday, September 11, 2021 where he scored 120 points. How did they get started in golf? “Hayden first expressed interest in golf around six years old after watching “The Short Game” on Netflix that showed youth golfers playing in the US Kids World Championship in Pinehurst (probably watching that winter of 2019),” said Hayden’s father, Andy Klein. “We started having him do some informal lessons with a local golfer (Devon Dembinski) that year (summer of 2020). “Devon really encouraged us to sign Hayden up for a tournament and told us Iowa PGA was having a tournament coming up soon that Summer at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. We were a little hesitant to sign him up as we just didn’t want it to be a bad experience for whatever reason and he lose interest in the game. We ultimately signed him for that tournament, and he won. Long story short, we played a few more tournaments that year in Iowa and also played in the US Kids Lincoln Tour Fall League and he wont that (which ultimately qualified him for the 2021 US Kids World Championship, which he played in). Hayden has played in approximately 40 tournaments since getting started and he loves to compete.” What do you enjoy about golf? We asked Hayden what he enjoys most about golf, “I enjoy playing in tournaments and I like putting,” Hayden said. Why did you enter them into Drive, Chip & Putt? Andy Klein commented, “We entered Hayden into the DCP because it was another way he could compete and a way to see different courses and meet people if he was lucky enough to continue to move on through the different qualifying events.” How was your experience at Medinah? Hayden said, “I had fun and I was definitely a little nervous. I thought the first tee was pretty cool.” How do you feel about going to Augusta? Hayden on Augusta, “I’m very excited and I’m most looking forward to attending the Master’s practice round and hopefully meeting lots of PGA players.” www.iowapga.com 29
National DCP | Klein & Graham
Andy Klein commented on behalf of his wife on the experience ahead of them, “Anyone that follows golf knows about the Master’s and the history behind Augusta. I’m excited to just get access to the grounds and get a chance to see my son compete on one of the nicest courses in the world.” Liliana Graham (Pictured Right in the middle) Liliana Graham of Bettendorf, Iowa started her journey at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course Friday, July 16, 2021. She scored 95 points and also won her division. She too traveled to Medinah Country Club on Sunday, September 11, 2021 where she edged out the other competitors with 118 points. How did they get started in golf? Liliana Graham got her start for the love of the game from her grandpa Ron Graham. He was the one that got us all into golf. It all started when our son Evan was 4 years old. Grandpa bought him a cut down club at a driving range and we were hooked. Liliana started swinging a club around 5 years old and playing tournaments at age 7.
to make it to Augusta.”
Although this is a competition and each age division will crown winners at the end, the focus of Drive Chip and Putt and the National Finals is centered around the enjoyment of playing golf, meeting new people and having fun. Regardless of the outcome, Hayden and Liliana have both accomplished a great feature in advancing to What do you enjoy about golf? the National Finals. The Iowa PGA wishes them the best Graham answered, “There are quite a few things I enjoy about golf. I like meeting new people, actually of luck and hopes they enjoy their experiences. playing golf, having fun on the golf course with my The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals took place on grouping. Also, I really love winning tournaments.” Sunday, April 3 at Augusta National Golf Club. Why did you enter them into Drive, Chip & Putt? We always look to do as many things as possible in golf. The DCP is just another opportunity for our kids to have fun, meet new people , and compete against other kids. Of course, the opportunity to make it to the national finals at Augusta National is a dream. How was your experience at Medinah? “My experience was great! Competing I wasn’t nervous, it was just golf. After I won, I was interviewed by the golf channel and I so nervous. Before we left, my family and I were able to go into the huge clubhouse, it was really nice! We got to see the trophies and were able to take some photos,” Graham said. How do you feel about going to Augusta? “I feel nervous and excited at the same time. I have the opportunity to compete at Augusta National, not many kids my age gets this opportunity,” Graham commented. Her parents wanted to say, “We’re very excited! We’re so proud of the hard work that she has put in 30 Iowa PGA Golf Magazine - Spring Issue
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2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Schedule The Iowa PGA will be hosting 24 Local Qualifiers. 3 of the 24 qualifiers will be private qualifiers and are open to only members at the courses hosting. These qualifiers will be run by the courses PGA Professional and their staff. The finalists from these qualifiers will advance to the Sub-Regional Qualifier at either Bluetop Ridge in Riverside, Iowa or Glen Oaks CC in Des Moines, Iowa. These Sub-Regionals will be administered by Iowa PGA Staff.
Date
Facility
City & State
Public | Private
May 15, 2022
Blue Top Ridge
Riverside, IA
Open to Public
May 22, 2022
Tournament Club of Iowa
Polk City, IA
Open to Public
June 7, 2022
Spirit Hollow Golf Course
Burlington, IA
Open to Public
June 12, 2022 TPC Deere Run
Silvis, IL
Open to Public
June 12. 2022 Indian Creek Country Club
Nevada, IA
Open to Public
June 14, 2022 Gates Park Golf Course
Waterloo, IA
Open to Public
June 19, 2022 Edmundson Golf Course
Oskaloosa, IA
Open to Public
June 19, 2022 Amana Colonies Golf Club
Amana, IA
Open to Public
June 21, 2022 Prairie Links Golf & Event Center
Waverly, IA
Open to Public
June 26, 2022 Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Falls, IA
Open to Public
June 30, 2022 Lake Bracken Country Club
Galesburg, IL
Open to Public
July 6, 2022
Highland Springs Golf Course
Rock Island, IL
Open to Public
July 7, 2022
Emerald Hills Golf Club
Arnolds Park , IL
Open to Public
July 8, 2022
Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Open to Public
Date
Facility
City & State
Public | Private
July 10, 2022
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Galena, IL
Open to Public
July 13, 2022
Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Iowa City, IA
Open to Public
July 17, 2022
Lakeside Muni Golf Course
Fort Dodge, IA
Open to Public
July 18, 2022
Glynn’s Creek Golf Course
Scott County, IA
Open to Public
July 18, 2022
Indianola Country Club
Indianola
Open to Public
Local Qualifiers | Private
*Must be a Member at these facilities below
Date
Facility
City & State
Public | Private
June 11, 2022
Thunder Hills Country Club
Peosta, IA
Private
June 26, 2022 Dubuque Golf & Country Club
Dubuque, IA
Open to Public
July 12, 2022
Cedar Rapids, IA
Open to Public
Elmcrest Country Club
RULES AND REGULATIONS This event is open to boys and girls at least 7 years of age and no older than 15 as of April 4, 2023. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in 4 age categories: 7-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old and 14-15 years old. Registration for a local will only be available online from March 1st until 5 days prior to each event. Age for 2022 competition will be determined by participant’s age as of the National Final on April 3, 2023. Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions – (319) 648-0026. More details on eligibility and rules are available at drivechipandputt.com.
Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour A developmental tour for Juniors 13 & under
2022 Events Administered by Iowa PGA Section Staff
$60 Membership Includes: • • •
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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 Spring Pee Wee Open Ames G & CC Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series Westwood GC Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series Muscatine Municipal GC Jerry Smith Pee Wee Tour Kick Off Edmundson GC Indian Creek Pee Wee Indian Creek GC Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship Walters Ridge GC 46th Girls Pee Wee Championship Ellis Park GC Southeast Iowa Pee Wee The Preserve on Rathbun Lake Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee Hunters Ridge GC Western Iowa Pee Wee Lakside Municipal GC Eastern Iowa Pee Wee Bunker Links GC Iowa Pee Wee Open The Iowa Pee Wee Tour has Stone Creek GC Waterloo Pee Wee Open over 20 events exclusively designed for juniors 13 and Irv Warren Memorial GC First Tee Quad Cities IPGA Pee Wee under who want to start Red Hawk Golf experiencing tournament Pee Wee Championship play. Parents are encouraged Urbandale G&CC Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace to participate as a caddy and to help with rules and Terrace Hills GC
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.
Full Schedule
For more information or registration, visit www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com or call the office at (319) 648-0026
Iowa PGA Junior Tour A full tournament experience for Juniors 18 and under
2022 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open Coldwater GC | Ames G&CC Principal Charity Classic Junior Open Wakonda Club 46th Iowa Boys PGA Junior Championship Gates Park GC John Deere Classic Junior Open TPC Deere Run Cedar Valley Junior Championship Pheasant Ridge GC 46th Iowa Girls Jr. Championship Ellis Park GC Galesburg Junior Open Bunker Links GC | Lake Bracken CC Junior Tour Mid-Summer Classic Briarwood GC | Otter Creek GC Iowa Junior Open Blue Top Ridge at Riverside Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic Thunder Hills CC
2022 Junior Tour ACE Point Events Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Westwood Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine 2022 Iowa Junior Boys/Girls Am Championship Jerry Smith Junior Tour Summer Kick Off Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior Greater Cedar Rapids Jr. Open Des Moines Junior Southeast Iowa Junior Iowa PGA Junior Championship Western Iowa Junior Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior Eastern Iowa Junior Okoboji Junior Open Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic First Tee of Quad Cities Iowa PGA Junior Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace Hills
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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 2022. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year!
We are proud to support and sponsor the Greater Cedar Rapids Junior and the IPGA Foundation July 3 – Greater Cedar Rapids Junior – Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa July 21 –23 – TrueNorth Greater Cedar Rapids Open presented by UFG Insurance – Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa
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Team Gibb and Fisher
Team Gibb/Fisher 2nd Place
PGA Winter Championships | Senior-Junior Team Championship
Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake &
Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf
Two of our Iowa PGA Professional’s Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf and Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake competed in the Senio-Junior Team Championship at the PGA Golf Club in Pt. St. Lucie, Florida on January 17-20. Team Gibb/Fisher lead first place on all three days of play and continued strong to be in the top 10. In their first round they carded birdies on holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15 and 17 with a first round total 29-31=60, 11-under-par. Gibb and Fisher second round they carded birdies on holes 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14 and 18 with a second round total 60-65=125, 18-under-par. Third round Gibb and Fisher carded birdies on holes 1, 3, 7, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18 including bogeys on holes 4 and 17 with a thired round total 60-65-66=191, 24-under-par. In the final round Gibb and Fisher carded birdies on holes 1, 9 and 16; an eagle on hole 7 including a bogey on hole 15. Gibb and Fisher’s four-day total 60-65-66-68=259, 28-under-par. Gibb and Fisher finished in second place behind the team of Bob Sowards and Ben Kern.
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Team Gibb and Fisher
Special thanks to Sterling Cut Glass for their continued sponsorship in providing championship Trophies for our Junior and Professional Events. The Iowa PGA is excited for the 2022 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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Terry Anderson, PGA Elks Coutry Club PGA Head Golf Professional Iowa City, Iowa
Mike Armes, PGA Pinnacle Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Milan, Illinois
Iowa PGA Junior Player Pathway PLAY FOR LIFE
THE STAGES OF ADM
Dillon Baker Airport National Golf Complex Assistant Golf Professional Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ACTIVE START FUNDAMENTALS LEARN TO PLAY PLAY TO IMPROVE PLAY TO COMPETE
PLAY TO COMPETE
Junior Tour Pee Wee Tour PLAY TO COMPETE
Gene Bears, Jr., PGA Lacoma Golf Club PGA Head Professional East Dubuque, Illinois
This developmental tour is exclusively designed for juniors, both boys and girls, that want to start experiencing tournament play.
Junior Academy PLAY TO IMPROVE
Instructional Golf Camp with Iowa PGA Professionals
PGA Jr. League LEARN TO PLAY
PGA Jr. League is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 13 and under, to learn and enjoy the game of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.
Swings with Kids ACTIVE START & FUNDAMENTALS
ACTIVE START & FUNDAMENTALS
Helping kids excel by introducing them to the life skills that the game of golf provides.” These life skills include character, honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and cooperation. Our golf is simply for children to “try golf”
Jacob Bermel, PGA Pheasant Ridge Golf Course Assistant Golf Professional Cedar Falls, Iowa
Drive, Chip & Putt Drive, Chip & Putt is a junior golf compeition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamentals skills employed in golf
WHERE DOES WHAT ARE THE YOUR PATH BENEFITS OF ADM? START?
The American Development Model (ADM) aims to maximize each athelete’s potential; well-rounded atheletes and develop principles that create lifelong golfers and athletes for generations.
For More Information Contact Mike Downing mdowning@pgahq.com
John Bermel, PGA Pheasant Ridge Golf Course PGA Director of Golf Cedar Falls, Iowa
Joe Butler, PGA Life Member Burlington, Iowa
Paul DelVecchio, PGA Crow Valley Golf Club & Augustana College Head Men’s Golf Coach/ PGA Teaching Professional Rock Island, Illinois
Steve Charters, PGA Gardner Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Greg Dingel, PGA Veenker Memorial GC/Iowa State PGA Head Golf Professional Ames, Iowa
Jeff Chiodo, PGA Jester Park Golf Course PGA Director of Golf Granger, Iowa
Mike Downing, PGA Iowa Section Riverside, Iowa Director of Player & Membership Development
Jordan David, PGA Waverly Muni Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Waverly, Iowa
Lawrence Davies, PGA
Jay Davis, PGA
David Edwards, PGA Dubuque Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Dubuque, Iowa
Darin Fisher, PGA The Preserve on Rathbun Lake PGA Head Golf Professional Moravia, Iowa
Todd Fowler, PGA Golf Galaxy - Davenport Golf Instructor Davenport, Iowa
Jay Giannetto, PGA Elmwood Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Marshalltown, Iowa
Tess Goudy, PGA Iowa Section Assistant Executive Director & Junior Golf Director Riverside, Iowa
Todd Hajduk, PGA TPC Deere Run PGA General Manager Silvis, Illinois
Jason Handeland, PGA Coldwater Golf Links PGA Golf Instructor Ames, Iowa
Thomas Hein, PGA Pleasant Valley Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Iowa City, Iowa
Brett Horton, PGA Oak Run Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Dahinda, Illinois
Steve Hutton, PGA Geneva Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Mucatine, Iowa
Jeff Hyde, PGA Galena Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Galena, Illinois
Curtis Ingham, PGA Otter Creek Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Ankeny, Iowa
Brian Johnson, PGA Elmcrest Country Club PGA Director of Instruction Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Darin Justice, PGA All Star Pro Golf Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Des Moines, Iowa
Jacob Kendig Otter Creek Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Ankeny, Iowa
Andrew Kinney, PGA The Legacy Golf Club PGA Director of Instruction Norwalk, Iowa
Aaron Krueger, PGA Wakonda Club PGA Director of Golf Des Moines, Iowa
David Lawrence Davenport Country Club Golf Instructor
Brian Lorenz, PGA Spririt Hollow Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Burlington, Iowa
Nate Lubs, PGA Gates Park Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Waterloo, Iowa
Adam Luehmann, PGA Beaver Hills Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Falls, Iowa
Mark McMahon, PGA Ellis Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Morgan McMillan, PGA Oneota Golf & Country Club PGA General Manager Decorah, Iowa
JR Millar, PGA Lake Bracken Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Galesburg, Illinois
Lisa Miller, PGA Life Member Master Professional Coralville, Iowa
Mike Nedelcoff, PGA
Sherry Newsome, PGA Indian Creek Country Club PGA General Manager Nevada, Iowa
Ken Norland, PGA Ankeny Golf & Country Club PGA General Manager Ankeny, Iowa
Dave Ranney, PGA Life Member
Jesse Siegel, PGA GOLFTEC - Des Moines PGA Golf Instructor Des Moines, Iowa
Tim Sheridan, PGA Emerald Hills Golf Club Assistant Golf Professional Arnolds Park, Iowa
Matt Romer, PGA Jeff Smith, PGA Harvest Point Golf Course & PGA Director of Golf Oskaloosa, Iowa
Janet Rooney, PGA Des Moines Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Des Moines, Iowa
Jeff Schmid, PGA Brown Deer Golf Club PGA Director of Golf Corallville, Iowa
Chris Seaboch, PGA Des Moines Area Community College College Golf Coach Boone, Iowa
Steve Smith Hyperion Field Club Assistant Golf Professional Johnston, Iowa
Dick Specht, PGA Life Member
Ben Splichal, PGA Amana Colonies Golf Course PGA Head Professional Amana, Iowa
Chris Stauffer Brown Deer Golf Club Assistant Golf Professional Coralville, Iowa
Zach Steffen Terrace Hills Golf Course Assistant Golf Professional Des Moines, Iowa
Kevin Trobaugh, PGA Des Moines Golf & Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Des Moines, Iowa
John Valliere, PGA Glynn’s Creek Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Long Grove, Iowa
Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Milan, Illinois
Jon Waddell, PGA Palmer Hills Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Bettendorf, Iowa
Nathan Studtmann, PGA First Galena Golf Performance Studio Golf Manufacturer Management Galena, Illinois
Steve Watt, PGA Clive, Iowa
Seth Svejda, PGA Ken Schall Golf Performance Studios PGA Golf Instructor Norwalk, Iowa
Thomas Tays, PGA Life Member West Des Moines, Iowa
Chris Winkel, PGA Grand View University College Golf Coach Des Moines, Iowa
Brian Wilson, PGA Thunder Hills Country Club PGA Head Professional Peosta, Iowa
We asked these two a few questions and wanted to give you a perspective of what a Private and Public does at their facilites.
Private Facility
These are the questions that we asked Mike Armes and Mark McMahon! How has the PGA.Coach training, profile, and leads changed your business? How did PGA.Coach training change how you approach coaching? What would you say to your peers that have not completed the PGA.Coach training? What were some of the memorable learnings you took away from your PGA.Coach training and ADM certification? Can you track value or added revenue that is attributable to what you learned on PGA. Coach? How have you used the PGA. Coach App?
I was excited to do the PGA Coach training to get ideas on methods and strategies for different age groups, this was my first experience with the American Development Model (ADM) whose principles align physical and psychological development to stages, delivering appropriate skills and exercise at the appropriate time. Having been a multi-sport athlete these made perfect sense, but we are in a world of specialization, it is important to keep athletes from injury or burnout. This is something not broached through the PGM Teaching models I received. All this has changed my approach by utilizing non-golf movements in my instruction methods through implementation of the lesson plans provided. Once I was certified through PGA Coach, I created a profile to allow prospective students to my contact information, which successfully provided me new students that are not members of my club. In addition, the benefits to obtaining certification include assessment tools, activity planners and lesson plans accessible with an app or online. It is easy to see the value of PGA Coach in not only the teaching aspect but also ability to see the number students you have received through the web site and know the income generated. The greatest value to me is the knowledge factor in providing me with access to tools that make me a better prepared teacher. In the end I feel in the end I am a better teacher and coach with more tools at my disposal by simply getting my PGA Coach certification. I encourage every PGA Professional/Associate to investigate these valuable tools. Mike Armes, PGA PGA Specialized Professional Teaching and Coaching Assistant Golf Professional Pinnacle Country Club Member Board of Directors Iowa Section PGA of America Past President, Iowa PGA Assistants Association PGA LEAD Cohort VII
Public Facility
PGA.Coach & What It Has Meant To Me PGA.Coach is student friendly approach to the connecting all levels of students to qualified PGA Professionals for their golf instruction needs. Students have the ability to search coaches in their area, review their profiles, and once they have found a match they contact their coach of preference to proceed with setting up lessons. This allows students a stress free environment to get started on W A P G Aand becoming a better golfer. their journey toI O improving, In the lesson request process of your lead, the student has the opportunity to share what it is they’re looking for when they come to you for instruction. This prepares you as a teacher as to where you need to start with your student. All of these factors allow you to give your student a very personalized experience before they ever hit a golf shot. This is what makes PGA.Coach so unique! When you pair PGA.Coach and the ADM coaching model together, it provides a positive and obtainable blueprint for your student. In my experience with PGA.Coach this is a communication and booking system that works well in today’s fast paced world. This allows you to spend more time to focus on your facility and customers, not on the phone trying to book lesson appointments.
SWINGS WITH KIDS
There is no ceiling with PGA.Coach! This program will undoubtedly bring more revenue to your facility and to you as an instructor. Player development is at an all-time high across the country, this is proven and successful program to bring players to our game. If you’re a PGA Professional who is hesitant to be a part of this program, I would challenge you to ask yourself. Why do you not want to be more efficient with your time, create more revenue sources for your facility, and above all things – grow the game? Now is the time, become a PGA Coach.
Participating Schools
Mark McMahon, PGA Head Golf Professional | Ellis Golf Course
WWW.IOWAPGAJUNIORGOLF.COM
The Swings with Kids program is a golf instruction program within school districts which reside within the state or Iowa and/or Iowa PGA Section boundaries. The Swings with Kids program will introduce the game of golf with the direction of Iowa PGA Professionals inside physical education classes. Students will learn about golf and also benefit from the numerous life skills that the game of golf offers. The vision for the Iowa PGA Foundation Swings with Kids program is “Helping kids excel by introducing them to the life skills that the game of golf provides.” These life skills include character, honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and cooperation. Our golf is simply for children to “try golf”. One of the primary reasons the Iowa PGA Foundation chose the Tri-Golf and Golf Xtreme equipment is that it is high-quality equipment and curriculum at an affordable price. Since PE classes share equipment, each school generally only needs 1 bag. Many school districts do not have enough of a PE budget to purchase the equipment for their schools. Iowa PGA Professionals are working within their communities to raise funds for the Swings with Kids program. The school districts that do not have a local PGA Professional, however, need your help. The Iowa PGA Foundation does not want a lack of funding to be the reason why golf cannot be a part of your PE curriculum. What you can do?: Sponsor a school – $700 for an Elementary (TriGolf) and $1,250 for a Junior High (Golf Xtreme) Donate to your District – Funds will be earmarked for the area that you choose Give to the General Fund – Funds will be designated for the Swings with Kids program, helping to support unsponsored schools.
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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
CONNECTING
YOUR FAMILY THROUGH GOLF
What is PGA Family Cup? PGA Family Cup is a fun and easy way to involve parents, children, siblings, and grandparents into the game of golf to just have quality time and a fun day together. In PGA Family Cup, your family is your team! There are 2-6 players per team, and there is a minimum pair of one adult and one junior per team, which means everyone gets involved. The format is extremely flexible, so you can adjust it to however you feel is best. You can have theme nights, costume contests, barbecues, pizza nights....the possibilities are endless!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PGA FAMILY CUP COMING TO IOWA PGA 2022
How Big of a Commitment is PGA Family Cup? PGA Family Cup can be as much or as little as you want it to be. You can do it one time, or you can do it every week!
How Can I Start? Contact Mike Downing, PGA at mdowning@pgahq.com
Want to Learn More? Visit for More Information: www.pgafamilycup.com
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John Deere Classic Jr Open TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL June 13-14, 2022
Junior Tour Divisions and Format: Girls 13 & Under (9-Holes) Girls 14-15 (18- Holes) Girls 16-18 (18-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 9, 2022 (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: $105-$230 * This event is open to members and non-members of the Iowa PGA Junior Tour. (Awards, Tee Gift, and Lunch will be included with entry fee) Starting Time: 14-18 Age Divisions - 8:30am tee times 13 & Under - 1:00pm tee times Contact Information: Iowa PGA Tess Goudy, Junior Golf Director Email: tgoudy@pgahq.com Jacob Hesner, Junior Golf Coordinator Email :jhesner@pgahq.com Web Site: www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com Office Phone: (319) 648-0026
Contact Information: TPC Deere Run Todd Hajduk, PGA Andrew Elliott, PGA 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.IowaPGA.com
June 12-16, 2022
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
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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 16 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
7th Annual Junior Cup Matches The 7th Annual Junior Cup Matches head back to the Gateway Section The 2022 roster for the Iowa PGA Team for 2022. The Junior Cup Matches will be held July 9-10 at the Fox Run Boys Division Golf Club in Eureka, Missouri. The Jackson Overton, Indianola, Iowa Iowa PGA Junior Tour team is lookJack Winkel, Ankeny, Iowa ing to claim its second Cup Matches Evan Smith, Knoxville, Iowa victory. Nathan Tillman, Bettendorf, Iowa Roman Roth, Wayland, Iowa The Junior Cup Matches are a Ryder Ethan Bloome, Bettendorf, Iowa Cup Style event, which features Braeden Nelson, West Des Moines, Iowa members of the Iowa PGA Junior Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa 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.
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Saffire Sayre, West Des Moines, Iowa Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa Addison Berg, Swisher, Iowa Saleah Vivanh-Vong, Des Moines, Iowa Lauren Briggs, Burlington, Iowa Jaylee Shaffer, Mount Ayr, Iowa Jane Petersen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kayla Moline, West Des Moines, Iowa
The Gateway PGA Junior Tour team hosted the first ever 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. The Iowa PGA junior captured their first win in 2021 with a final score of Iowa PGA Junior’s 26.5 to Gateway PGA Junior’s 5.5. The Iowa PGA will provide coverage of the 2022 Junior Cup Matches on www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com and on its social media pages. The 2022 Iowa Junior Tour Team is comprised of players from the 2021 Player of the Year point list.
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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.
46TH PGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP **Registration Now Open**
Boys Junior ($50 - $80)
Entry Fee:
46th Boys Iowa PGA Section Championship June 7-8, 2022 Gates Park GC | Waterloo, Iowa
Girls Junior ($50 - $80)
46th Girls Iowa PGA Section Championship July 11-12, 2022 Ellis Park GC | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
*Boys do not need to qualify for Section Championship, all are welcome*
*Girls do not need to qualify for Section Championship, all are welcome*
46th Boys PGA National Championship
46th Girls PGA National Championship
August 2-5, 2022 Cog Hill Golf & Country Club Palos Park, Illinois
August 2-5, 2022 Cog Hill Golf & Country Club Palos Park, Illinois
*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 site. www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com
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COURSES AND TRAVEL
Are you looking for a course that challenges your routine or would enjoy some golf related travel while exploring the state? Following a seemingly never ending winter, the urge to get out and on the courses is stronger than ever. Iowa ranks third in golf courses per capita. That creates opportunity to golf somewhere new at a whim. Drive, chip and putt your way across the state supporting the golf ecomomy and improving (or at least enjoying) your game.
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3T’s Inc - Webster City, IA Noel Shahidi, PGA, A-21
18. Bunker Links GC - Galesburg, IL Bryan Luedtke, PGA, A-1
32. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa- Galena, IL Michael Weiler, PGA, A-4
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A.H. Blank GC - Des Moines, IA Jeffrey Chiodo, PGA, A-4 Christopher Brueggeman, B-8 Zechariah Weets, B-8
19. Burlington GC - Burlington, IA TBD
33. Echo Valley CC- Norwalk, IA Matt Matthias, PGA, A-13
20. Cedar Crest CC Columbus Junction, IA Adam Kaufman, PGA, A-6
34. Edmundson GC - Oskaloosa, IA Jeff Smith, PGA, A-4 Matt Sherlock, PGA, A-1
21. Cedar Rapids CC- Cedar Rapids, IA Lucas Donah, PGA, A-1 Kari Tomash, PGA, A-14 Davis Sutton, B-8
35. Ek Golf - Des Moines, IA Jim Henry, PGA, A-14
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Ahead - Johnston, IA Clark Smith, A-20
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Airport National Golf Complex Cedar Rapids, IA Matt Erger, PGA, A-1 Ben Montgomery, PGA, A-8 Dillon Baker, B-8
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All Star Pro Golf - Des Moines, IA Jay Horton, PGA, A-20 Darin Justice, PGA, A-20 Amana Colonies GC - Amana, IA Stephen Kahler, PGA, A-13 Ben Splichal, PGA, A-1 Rye Shane, B-8
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Ankeny G & CC - Ankeny, IA Ken Norland, PGA, A-13
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Brad Wuhs Golf Sales West Des Moines, IA Bradley Wuhs, PGA, A-20
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Augustana College - Rock Island, IL Paul DelVecchio, PGA, A-12
10. Beaver Creek GC- Grimes, IA Brett Long, PGA, A-1 11. Beaver Hills CC - Cedar Falls, IA Adam Luehmann, PGA, A-1 12. Blue Top Ridge At Riverside Riverside, IA Michael McNamara, PGA, A-1 Tracy Vest, PGA, A-6 Cole Peevler, B-8 13. Bos Landen GC - Pella, IA Matt Sherlock, PGA, A-1 14. Briarwood GC - Ankeny, IA John Dinnebier, PGA, A-13 Chad Callan, PGA, A-1 15. Brooks Golf- Okoboji, IA Todd Norman, PGA, A-4 David Norman, PGA, A-1 16. Brown Deer GC - Coralville, IA Sean McCarty, PGA, A-1 Brian Wernimont, PGA, A-8 Jeff Schmid, PGA, A-6 Christopher Stauffer, B-8 17. Bunker Hill GC- Dubuque, IA Mike Sullivan, PGA, A-1
22. Cedar Ridge GC - Charles City, IA Cary Perez, PGA, A-4 23. City of Cedar Rapids Golf OpCedar Rapids, IA David Roe, PGA, A-4 24. Coldwater Golf Links - Ames, IA Jason Handeland, PGA, A-6 25. Copper Creek GC - Pleasant Hill, IA Spencer Melchert, B-8 26. Crow Valley GC - Davenport, IA Michael Scott, PGA, A-1 Joseph Hanlin, B-8 27. Davenport CC- Pleasant Valley, IA John Panek, PGA, A-4 Brian Delaney, PGA, A-1 Chad Baldwin, B-8 Andrew Doyle, B-8 David Lawrence, B-8 Melanie Loeffler, B-8 28. Des Moines Driving Range Des Moines, IA Mark L. Egly, PGA, A-2 David J. Gantt, PGA, A-6 Taylor Egly, B-8 29. Des Moines G & CC West Des Moines, IA Matt Ruehling, PGA, A-13 Scott Howe, PGA, A-4 Janet Rooney, PGA, A-1 Donald Winker, PGA, A-1 Mark Atchison, PGA, A-14 Kevin Trobaugh, PGA, A-8 Andrew Reedy, B-8 Nathan Mohrhauser, B-8 Michael Kiepe, B-8 30. Drake University - Des Moines, IA Matthew Lewis, PGA, A-12 31. Dubuque G & CC - Dubuque, IA Lance Marting, PGA, A-13 David Edwards, PGA, A-1 Kristopher Koberg, B-8 Jacob Shultz, B-8
36. Elks CC - Iowa City, IA Terrance Anderson, PGA, A-1 37. Ellis GC - Cedar Rapids, IA Mark McMahon, PGA, A-1 38. Elmcrest CC - Cedar Rapids, IA Larry Gladson, PGA, A-4 Brian Buerman, PGA, A-1 Brian Johnson, PGA, A-14 Brian Johnson, B-8 Tyler Ketterhagen, B-8 39. Elmwood CC - Marshalltown, IA Jay Giannetto, PGA, A-1 Matt Jennings, B-8 40. Emeis GC - Davenport, IA Ron Thrapp, PGA, A-1 41. Emerald Hills GC - Arnolds Park, IA Randy Rohlfsen, PGA, A-1 Timothy Sheridan, PGA, A-8 42. Finkbine GC/Univ of Iowa Iowa City, IA Jeff Moore, PGA, A-4 SGT, (ret) Jim Dickerson III, PGA, A-6 43. First Galena Golf Performance Studios- Galena, IL Nathan Studtmann, PGA, A-19 44. Fore Seasons G Practice Center Newton, IA John Shawver, PGA, A-6 45. Fox Ridge GC - Dike, IA TBD 46. Galena GC - Galena, IL Jeff Hyde, PGA, A-1 47. Gardner GC - Marion, IA Steve Charters, PGA, A-1 48. Gates Park GC- Waterloo, IA Nate Lubs, PGA, A-1 Willie Mohorne, B-8 49. Geneva G & CC - Muscatine, IA Steve Hutton, PGA, A-1 Matthew Dail, B-8
51. Glen Oaks CC- West Des Moines, IA
67. Irv Warren Memorial GC Waterloo, IA Monte Meyer, PGA, A-1 Nate Lubs, PGA, A-1
52. Glynn’s Creek GC - Long Grove, IA John Valliere, PGA, A-1 Joshua Bowlin, PGA, A-1
68. Jefferson Community GCJefferson, IA Micah Destival, PGA, A-12
53. Gold Hills GC - Macomb, IL Danny Torrance, PGA, LM
69. Jester Park GC - Granger, IA Jeff Chiodo, PGA, A-1 Brian Romine, B-8 Jamie Bennett, B-8
50. Gibson Woods GC- Monmouth, IL Randy Briggs, PGA, A-1
54. Golf Galaxy - Davenport Davenport, IA Todd Fowler, PGA, A-6 Rebecca Maciolek, PGA, A-15 Kee Fryzell, B-23 55. Golf Galaxy - West Des Moines West Des Moines, IA Jon Ward, PGA, A-15 56. GolfTEC- Des Moines Des Moines, IA Jesse Siegel, PGA, A-6 Daniel Fountain, B-6 57. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Chris Winkel, PGA, A-12 58. Guttenberg GC - Guttenberg, IA Zachary Hoffman, PGA, A-8 59. Harry Mussatto GC At Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL Lia Lukkarinen, PGA, A-1 60. Harvest Point GC - Oskaloosa, IA Matt Sherlock , PGA, A-1 Jeff Smith, PGA, A-4 61. Hickory Grove GC- Oelwein, IA Chris Black, PGA, A-1 62. Highland Springs GC Rock Island, IL Jeff LaRue, PGA, A-6 63. Hyperion Field Club - Johnston, IA Adam Pritchard, PGA, A-1 Steve Smith, B-8 Sharhae Winters, PGA, A-1
70. Ken Schall Golf Performance Studio - Norwalk, IA Ken Schall, PGA, A-6 Sam Rice, PGA, A-6 Seth Svejda, PGA, A-6 71. Kernoustie GC - Mount Vernon, IA Mark Kerr, PGA, LM 72. Lake Bracken CC- Galesburg, IL JR Millar, PGA, A-1 73. Lakeside Municipal GC Fort Dodge, IA TBD 74. Lamoni G & CC - Lamoni, IA Dave Ranney, PGA, A-1 75. Macomb CC - Macomb, IL Gary Sutton, PGA, A-13 76. Mason City CC - Mason City, IA TBD 77. Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Cory Bizarri, PGA, A-12
86. Pheasant Ridge GC - Cedar Falls, IA John Bermel, PGA, A-4 Jacob Bermel, PGA, A-8 87. Pinnacle CC - Milan, IL Erin Strieck, PGA, A-1 Mike Armes, PGA, A-8 Kee Fryxell, B-8 88. Pleasant Valley GC - Iowa City, IA Tom Hein, PGA, A-1 89. Prairie Links G & Event Center Waverly, IA Taylor Zimmerman, B-1 Jonathan Thompson, B-1 90. Quail Creek GC - North Liberty, IA Ted Lewis, PGA, A-1 Joseph Clure, B-8 91. Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center Davenport, IA Brant McGivern, PGA, A-1 92. Sheik Golf, Inc. - Webster City, IA Robert Shahidi, PGA, A-21 93. Short Hills CC- East Moline, IL Gary Manes, PGA, A-13 Ryan McClintock, PGA, A-1 94. Soangetaha CC- Galesburg, IL Kirk Hosteng, PGA, A-1 95. South Hills GC - Waterloo, IA Monte Meyer, PGA, A-1 96. Spirit Hollow GC - Burlington, IA Brian Lorenz, PGA, A-1 97. St. Andrews GC - Cedar Rapids, IA Michael Hall, PGA, A-4
78. Muscatine Municipal GC Muscatine, IA Brian Kuddes, PGA, A-1
98. Sugar Creek GC- Waukee, IA Chad Proehl, PGA, A-6
79. Oak Hills GC - Clear Lake, IA Tom Sherman, PGA, LM
99. Sunnyside CC - Waterloo, IA Adam Squires, PGA, A-1
80. Oak Run GC - Dahinda, IL Brett Horton, PGA, A-1
100. Terrace Hills GC- Polk County, IA Rocky Sposato, PGA, A-13 Zach Steffen, B-8 Dominic, Schnepf, B-8
64. Indian Creek CC - Nevada, IA Sherry Newsome, PGA, A-13
81. Oakwood CC- Coal Valley, IL Eric Drane, PGA, A-1 John Kelly, PGA, A-6
65. Indianola CC - Indianola, IA Jason Marvelli, PGA, A-1
82. Okoboji View GC- Spirit Lake, IA Curt Schnell, PGA, A-4
66. Iowa Section- Riverside, IA Greg Mason, PGA, A-11 Tess Goudy, PGA, A-11 Casey Harvey, PGA, A-11 Mike Downing, PGA, A-11
83. Oneota G & CC- Decorah, IA Morgan McMillan, PGA, A-13 84. Otter Creek GC - Ankeny, IA Curtis Ingham, PGA, A-1 Jacob Kendig, B-8 85. Palmer Hills GC - Bettendorf, IA Jon Waddell, PGA, A-1 Butch Haverland, PGA, A-6
101. The Harvester GC- Rhodes, IA Andrew Boyle, B-4 102. The Meadows GC- Dubuque, IA Jeremy Hawkins, PGA, A-1 Bradley Havertape, B-8 103. The Preserve on Rathbun Lake Moravia, IA Darin Fisher, PGA, A-1 104. Thunder Hills CC - Peosta, IA Andy DeSollar, PGA, A-13 Brian Wilson, PGA, A-1 Jason Curran, B-8
105. Tournament of Iowa - Polk City, IA Stephen Kahler, PGA, A-13 Jim Webb, PGA, A-1 106. TPC At Deere Run - Silvis, IL Todd Hajduk, PGA, A-13 Andrew Elliott, PGA, A-1 107. Veenker Mem GC/Iowa State Ames, IA Greg Dingel, PGA, A-1
RANK
PGA Members are classified as Class A.
108. Wakonda Club - Des Moines, IA Aaron Krueger, PGA, A-4 Grant Feilmann, PGA, A-1 Sarah Bidney, PGA, A-14 Tyler Christians, PGA, A-8 Eric Johnson, B-8 Cody Park, B-8
PGA Associates are currently working through education and are classified as Class B.
109. Warrior Run GC - Norwalk, IA Carol Nitzschke-Henrich, PGA, A-1 Mark Burke, PGA, A-4
A-2: Head Golf Professional at a Range Facility
110. Waveland GC - Des Moines, IA Joel Miles, PGA, A-8 111. Westwood GC - Newton, IA Bradley Sponseller, PGA, A-1 112. Hanson's Custom Golf Fort Dodge, IA Judd Gibb, PGA, A-14 113. Ames G&CCAmes, IA Scott Nugent, PGA, A-1 Mike Risdal, B-8 114. Callaway Golf Urbandale, IA James Owens, PGA, A-20 115. Cedar Creek Golf CourseOttumwa, IA Greg Wilson, PGA, A-1 Jeremy Clausen, B-8 116. Deer Valley Golf ClubDeer Grove, IL Christopher Wade, A-6
A-1: Head Golf Professional
A-4: Director of Golf A-6: Teaching Professional A-8: Associate Professional A-11: Associate Manager A-13: General Manager A-14: Director of Instruction A-20: Sales Rep
121. Iowa Golf Association Ankeny, IA 122.Kinleys Golf & Sports Des Moines, IA Gary Ridgway, II, PGA, A-15
117. Des Moines Area Community College Ames, IA Chris Seaboch, PGA, A-12
123. Lacoma Golf Club East Dubuque, IL Gene Bears Jr., PGA, A-1
118. Golfletics Performance CenterCoralville, IA Austin Kopp, PGA, A-15
124. PING Dubuque, IA Eric Mueller, PGA, A-20
119. Green Golf Partners Norwalk, IA Roy Michael, PGA, A-9
125. Rice Lake G&CCLake Mills, IA Travis Laudner, PGA, A-13
120.Hillcrest Country Club Adel, IA TBD
126.The Legacy Golf Club Norwalk, IA Andrew Kinney, PGA, A-14
127. Tour Edge Golf Manufacturing Iowa City, IA Allan Miller, PGA, A-20 128. Waverly Municipal Golf Course Waverly, IA Jordan David, PGA, A-1
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.iowapgajuniorgolf.com
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.