Spring Issue (2023 Review)

Iowa PGA Golf

PREVIEW

Sophia Miller National DCP

UNL Nebraska: Nic Latcham

GIVE Foundation

Captains of Majors: Johnson & McCoy

Officers Directors

Terry Anderson, PGA Elks Country Club

Mike Armes, PGA Pinnacle Country Club

Sarah Bidney, PGA Hyperion Field Club

Gene Bears, Jr., PGA LIfe Member

We can’t wait for the season to start in 2023. We have a full slate of Professional events for our Iowa PGA Section Professionals, a robust Junior and Pee Wee Tour starting in April, over 20 Drive, Chip & Putt Local qualifiers and many local tournaments, education and golf related events happening in 2023. Come be a part of the Iowa Golf scene within all of the allied organizations – Iowa PGA, Iowa Golf Association, Iowa Chapter of the GCSAA and the Tall Corn Chapter of the CMAA. We all work so closely together as organizations but also at our local golf facilities throughout Iowa and western Illinois.

This winter, our current Iowa PGA President Erin Strieck has led us into our 2023 Strategic Plan as we work on our tactical goals for 2023 and strategic goals for 2023 and the next 3-5 years. We want to continue to grow golf and to grow our Iowa PGA Membership in all things golf.

As you read through this magazine realize that there are many great things happening in Iowa and Western Illinois. The IGA is almost completely done fundraising for the Golf House Iowa with hopes of starting construction of that building in April of 2023.

The two major team events will have two Captains and Iowa Golf Hall of Famers with roots in Iowa. Mike McCoy will lead the Walker Cup team in St. Andrews in the 2023 edition. Mike, go lead them to victory as you will make a great captain. Iowa’s own Zach Johnson will also lead a talented Ryder Cup team in Italy against a G B & I team. Will this be the year that we finally win on foreign soil? The last time was 1993 when Tom Watson led the team to a 15-13 victory at the Belfry in England. We know that Captain Zach will not let our team go down without a fight. Zach, go get them!

We hope that we have as nice a summer in 2023 as we did in 2022 as we watched some of our Iowa PGA Professionals compete in Majors and watch McCoy win a British Senior Amateur that followed a wonderful victory by Gene Elliott in the same event in 2021.

FYI – a lot of neat golf stuff happens in this wonderful area. Stay tuned here and on our social channels for updates on all of the events in 2023.

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”

Greg Mason, PGA | Iowa PGA Executive Director

Erin Strieck, PGA | Pinnacle Country Club | President

Happy Spring!

I can only say one thing, I am glad I live/work in Iowa/Western Illinois. If we lived in Minnesota or states north of us, we would still be under a couple of feet of snow. Many of the courses have opened in Iowa and in spite of a couple of late snowstorms, have stayed open this spring.

With golf still enjoying some of the boom from 2020, look to our Iowa PGA to assist you with playing more golf, getting started in golf or even getting started in golf as a second career or a new career for you younger players.

Our 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 that is starting another year with over 90 events hosted throughout Iowa and Western Illinois. We could not do this without the support of our Iowa PGA Professionals, their facilities and those wonderful facilities without a PGA Professional that host a junior tour event. We want to thank them from the bottom of our golfing hearts.

The Drive, Chip and Putt, with the finals at Augusta National each year, started in the Iowa PGA in 1999. This wonderful program gives junior golfers of all skill levels the chance to compete in a fun filled event. Iowa will host 24 local qualifiers as they start the road to Augusta in 2024. We also get to host one of the Regionals and the final step/qualifier at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois in 2023. Go get your junior golfer signed up at a course near you to start their step towards the DCP finals and Augusta National.

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.

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 are MAJOR point events. 2023 marks the sixth 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 fee for the Spring events.

www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series

Iowa Junior PGA Spring Series | April 23

Ames Golf & Country Club | Ames, Iowa

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open | April 29-30

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa | Galena, Illinois

Iowa Junior PGA Spring Series | May 7

Muscatine Muni Golf Course | Muscatine, Iowa

Junior Principal Charity Classic | May 29

Wakonda Club | Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Series | April 23 Ames Golf & Country Club | Ames, Iowa

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open | April 30 Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa | Galena, Illinois

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series | May 7

Muscatine Muni Golf Course | Muscatine, Iowa

District 8 Director for Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections

Hello Iowa Golf Community,

Welcome to the 2023 golf season and a chance to create more memories with your friends and families on the course. Golf has seen a resurgence over the past three years, and we are looking forward to another strong year of play at all the incredible courses in Iowa. 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.

It is an exciting Spring as the new PGA Frisco property opens down in Frisco, Texas and they hold their first major, The Senior PGA Championship during the dates of May 24th and May 28th. This is truly a transformational property that will elevate the game of golf in the U.S. for generations to come. We are proud to call PGA Frisco the new home of the PGA of America and hope soon you make plans on visiting the two championship

courses, staying at the new Omni 500 room resort and see the new 2 acre putting course or the par 3 short course.

The 2023 PGA Championship is coming this May and will return to Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. for the 105th edition. The dates of the event this year will be May 18th – 21st and will have one of the strongest international fields in golf. Tickets for this years event can be purchased at www.pgachampionship.com/tickets and there are many packages to choose from to fit what is best for your experience. The USA will look to defend the Ryder Cup on foreign soil as the event heads across the ocean to The Marco Simone golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. The Italian capital city will host the Ryder Cup for the first time and the dates are September 29th – October 1st. Zach Johnson is the Ryder Cup captain for the United States and is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Johnson made his Ryder Cup debut in 2006 and played in five Ryder Cups. He has also served as a U.S. Vice-Captain in the last two Ryder Cups. Please visit www.rydercup.com to learn more about who will be on the team this year, the event schedule and ticket packages.

Player engagement and programming is a big part of what our association offers to players of all abilities and your local PGA Professional is ready to help you enjoy the game in 2023! We are committed to a long-term programming pathway that continually connects and engages consumers with PGA Coaches, PGA Sections, and the entire PGA of America brand from “tee to green” as you move through the different stages of your life. Please look for the following initiatives at your local PGA facility:

-The Junior Golf Space – Drive, Chip and Putt, PGA Camps, PGA Junior League

-National High School and Collegiate events

-Adult and Family Space – PGA Team Golf and PGA Family Golf

-Military Veteran Community - PGA Hope – helping veterans through golf

Please visit PGA.com and click on “Improve your Game” to get started on your journey with a PGA Coach who specializes in your experience and needs. You’ll discover that it’s more than just a golf lesson!

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 2023. 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 Champions Run, Omaha, NE.

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.

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, integrity, 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.

Burkart Scholarship

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.

Scholarship Winners, click here Visit Page 10 to Apply

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 Foundaion is a not-for-profit organazation to provide a structured golf program for injured veterans.

Contact Information

If you would like to know more about these wonderful programs contact:

Executive Director Greg Mason

gmason@pghaq.com

Call the Section Office 319-648-0026.

Board of Directors

• Bobby Kehl

• Dan Kehl

• Julie Stewart

• Gary Palmer

• Greg Mason

• Jason Prochaska

• Jeff Link

• Kathy Meardon

• Jeff Delvaux -Executive Director

2023 Iowa PGA Golf Pass Magazine Coupon Code!

For each Iowa PGA Golf Pass sold, the American Cancer Society® will receive 15% of sale of each card. ACS does not endorse any service or product. ACS will receive a minimum of $10,000 in connection with this promotion.

The American Cancer Society® does not endorse any product or service.

Team Montomery Win Las Vegas Pro-Am

The Iowa PGA celebrated the 21st Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am presented by Adidas and Cobra-Puma. Iowa PGA Member Ben Montgomery of Airport National Golf Course and his team made up of Jon Maloney, Rob Schneider, Phil Hansen and Matt Edl captured the win of the 21st Annual Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am.

Montgomery’s team accumulated 40.25 total quota points over the three rounds capture first place.

The second-place finishers are Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and his team of Craig Plants, Joe Bates, Jim Bates and Matt Jones accumulating 16.5 total quota points.

The third-place winners are Shayne Shepherd of Pinnacle Country Club and his team of Jeff Krager, Shane Hammes, Marc Dalmasso and Mike Peters accumulating 10.5 points.

Round three winners with 23.75 quota points was team Montgomery.

Second place with 13.5 quota points in round three

was the team of Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and his team of Craig Plants, Joe Bates, Jim Bates and Matt Jones.

Third place team with 12.75 quota points in round three was the team of John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and his team of Jodi Bermel, Aaron Berg, Dennis Kubica and Dave Davis.

Fourth place team with 3 quota points in round three was the team of Brian Wernimont of Brown Deer Golf Club and his team of Jeff Johnson, Jason Tjarks, Steve Carneol and Robert Cordle.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Luke Hadsell (Adidas) and Jim Hauth (Cobra-Puma) for sponsoring this event.

2023 Iowa PGA Tournament Schedule

Date Tournament Course

February 6-8

April

April

April

April

May

June

June

June

June

July 17-18

July 24

July 31

August 4-6

August 7

August 14

August 16-17

August 17

August 21

August 28

September 6-7

September 11

September 18

September 25

September 28-29

October 2-3

Team All-Pro

PGA Professional Championship

PGA Junior/Senior Draw

Iowa Open Presented by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Pro-Am

Women’s PGA Professional Championship

Golf Cars Pro-Facility

Car Rental Iowa Assistant PGA Professional Championship

PGA Junior vs Senior Team Championship

PGA Pro-Scratch/Pro-Senior Scratch

PGA Pro-Senior

Cup Matches

Golf Cars/M&M Golf Cars October Shootout

Landen GC

Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Warren Memorial GC

Top Ridge at Riverside

Rapids CC

Memorial GC

GC

Field

CC

Thanks to our 2023 Season Long Sponsors

The Iowa PGA is pleased to have the following corporate partners involved with the 2023 Section, Junior Tour and Foundation events and activities. For more information on becoming involved as a corporate partner, please contact Exective Director Greg Mason, PGA at gmason@pgahq.com or call the office 319648-0026.

Section & Junior Tour/Foundation | Corporate Partners

2023 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Class

Kevin Beard

Ankeny’s Kevin Beard not only was a familiar face at Otter Creek Golf Course (1990-2017) and Ankeny Country Club (1991-1993) for over 25 years, Beard also helped shape countless junior golfers into some of the state’s best.

Beard’s ‘Operation State Champ’ program for junior golfers began in 1997 and was designed to improve the performance of golfers in the area to the point that they would be able to qualify and compete for a state championship. The program involved both summer and winter golf activities, with indoor practice throughout the winter as the biggest change in their practice routine.

The ‘Winter Program’ started with 12 players, all from Ankeny, housed in the old clubhouse at Otter Creek GC. Within three years word had spread and the program had over 60 juniors from numerous high schools and junior highs across central Iowa.

The program had to move to a bigger building as the demand grew. Beard then transformed an old fire station that would become home to the program for the next 10 years. Within a few more years, the number of students grew to over 200 in the winter, with the summer junior program introducing golf to nearly 300 kids each year. At one point a total of 28 schools were represented from as far away as Carroll and Pella.

Beard’s involvement in the program ceased in 2009, due to his focus shifting to the ‘new’ golf course and clubhouse at Otter Creek GC, which he also served as General Manager of at that time. There was no official count, but Beard and his program are credited with helping over 400 players appear at the state tournament – including those who have gone on to become PGA Professionals with their own junior golf programs.

“Kevin instilled character and integrity when teaching our youth what golf teaches us about life,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Jeff Smith said. “He grew the game through ways that are now being adopted 25 years later.”

Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member J.D. Turner also commented on Beard’s energy with junior golfers.

“His creativity and teaching prowess with juniors is remarkable,” Turner said.

“All of his students learned about the game, which teaches honor, friendship and life-long positive experiences. He touched the lives of so many in Iowa through golf.”

Doug Dunakey

Doug Dunakey, originally from Waterloo, began turning heads on the golf course at an early age. One of the first came at his hometown’s biggest event.

Dunakey, then 13 years-old, opened with a first round 69 at the Waterloo

Open which earned him a final round pairing with former Masters champion Bob Goalby. Following wins at the Iowa Junior Amateur (1981), IGA Match Play (1985) and Iowa Amateur (1987) Dunakey turned professional and eventually made his way onto the PGA Tour.

Dunakey made 96 starts on the PGA Tour, including a third place finish at the 1999 Honda Classic and three top 10’s. He also made 72 starts on the (then) Nike Tour, which included a win at the 1998 Nike Cleveland Open. That win came one week after shooting 59 in the Nike Miami Valley Open.

Dunakey, who was a three-time All-American and team National Champion at California State University-Stanislaus, is remembered by many who grew up with him or played against him over the years as a great competitor.

“At a young age, he was a competitor that just hit his next shot without any dramatics – just getting the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible for that day,” IGA Board Member Tom Christensen said. “He cared about the game and those that he played with.”

Jim Currel

Jim Curell, affectionately known as ‘The Legend’, was a household name on the Iowa golf scene for over 50 years.

Curell, of Boone, who passed away in April of 2020, was described by Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Brown

- Bios written by Iowa Golf Association

as being a gentleman golfer in the truest sense of the word.

He had a homemade swing that produced outstanding results. He was a three-time winner of the Lake Creek Amateur (1979, 1981, 1999), twice a champion at the Northwest Amateur (1982, 1988) and low amateur at the Iowa Open (1992). Curell also was victorious at the 1980 Tournament of Champions and 1987 Iowa Mid-Amateur. Curell earned IGA Player of the Year honors in 1979.

Once Curell graduated to the Senior Division, he was still a force to be reckoned with – winning the 2005 IGA Four-Ball Senior Division with partner Bruce Gervais, 2011 Senior Match Play and was the 2014 Iowa Masters Senior Division champion. Curell was the IGA Senior Player of the Year in 2010 & 2011 and twice qualified for the U.S. Senior Amateur (2010, 2011). Curell made an astonishing 18 career hole in ones, including one to end a match against Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Jon Brown in the 2008 IGA Match Play Championship at Lake Panorama.

“For over four decades he set the standard on how to play the game both as a competitor and a gentleman,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Dave Sergeant said.

In addition to his wonderful playing record, Curell gave back to the game that had given him so much. Upon his retirement from Redeker’s Furniture in Boone, he began helping maintain the grounds at his home course, Honey Creek. He also served in a volunteer capacity on the committee that administers the Iowa Masters at Veenker each year.

“He will be missed, but never forgotten,” Sergeant said.

Joe Palmer

A fierce competitor and unmatched drive to win are two ways of describing Joe Palmer, of Norwalk.

“Joe has been and continues to be one of the best competitors within the game of golf I have ever seen in the

state of Iowa,” Jon Olson, owner of 13 IGA Point Event victories, said of Palmer. “His attitude, desire and perseverance in any round he competes is truly inspiring. He has made myself – and anyone who is attentive to his game – a better player; Joe simply never gives up.”

Palmer’s record speaks for itself. He is a winner of four ‘Open Division’ IGA point events, which includes the 2004 IGA Four-Ball, 2004 Iowa Mid-Amateur and a pair of IGA Match Play titles, his second coming in a remarkable run in 2021 to win the event as a Senior.

Palmer’s dominance on the course really took off when he turned 50 – collecting 27 victories within the Senior Division, which includes five IGA Senior Match Play victories and four Iowa Senior Amateur wins. Palmer also has three Senior Division wins each in the Iowa Mid-Amateur, IGA Four-Ball, Herman Sani Tournament, Fort Dodge Amateur, Iowa Open, and Iowa Masters.

“Joe has been a stalwart on the Iowa Amateur golf scene for decades and has the game that just keeps getting better over time, a rare feat for most accomplished players,” Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Ken Schall said. “Joe is still competitive among the younger competitors around the state, as evidenced by winning the IGA Match Play and the Iowa Senior Match Play title (his 5th) in the same year. His ball striking ability would compare to nearly any senior player, even at the highest level, professional or amateur.”

Palmer has also competed in six USGA Championships and looks to add to that number in the future.

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.

www.iowagolf.org

The Iowa PGA is very excited to welcome back Camelbak and Bushnell, ECO Lips, Bug Soother, Sterling Cut Glass and Shattuck’s as supporting sponsors of the 2023 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 2023. 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 2023. 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 2023 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 also be returning as a supporting sponsor of the Junior Tour in 2023.

Sterling Cut Glass is another great sponsor who continues to supply great placks for our Junior and Pee Wee Tour.

Also returning in 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Junior Tour season!

“Bring on Spring”

Chad Pitts | Executive Director | Iowa Golf Association

As the snow melts and the flowers start to bloom, golfers all over Iowa are eagerly preparing for the start of a new golf season. Just like the arrival of spring brings new beginnings, so does the start of a new golf season.

A new golf season brings a sense of renewal. After a long, cold winter, the arrival of spring signifies the start of warmer weather, longer days, and invigorated energy. The new season is a time for golfers to leave behind the mistakes and struggles of the past and start fresh with a clean slate. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, spring brings a renewed sense of motivation and excitement.

Part of the excitement for the new year is the protentional for growth and improvement. Just as the flowers in your garden are starting to grow and blossom, golfers are beginning pull the clubs out of the basement, hit the driving ranges, and start to work on improving their swings and perfecting their game. A new year means new goals and the sweat that is necessary to achieve them. Whether it’s hitting longer drives, improving accuracy, or simply lowering your scores, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to focus on growth and improvement.

As the weather turns warmer it brings with it opportunities for outdoor activities and adventures, while the start of a new golf season offers a chance to explore new courses and meet new golfing buddies. Golfers can take advantage of this fresh start by joining a new club, trying out a new course, or even taking lessons from an Iowa Section PGA Professional to improve their skills.

After all, the benefits of this great game are many. It provides us with much needed physical activity, stress relief, social interaction, mental stimulation, and a sense of accomplishment. Plus, it is a game for all to enjoy, no matter how old or young.

And keep in mind, that if you are looking for fun, competitive opportunities, the Iowa Golf Association offers tournaments for men, women, juniors and couples. Our events are seeing entries come in earlier than ever, so do not delay in getting signed up.

After being cooped up inside for the winter, I’m sure you are eager to hit the links and soak up some sunshine. Golf is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of the spring season, whether you’re playing on a local course or traveling to a new destination.

So, grab your clubs and head out to the course – the new golf season is waiting for you!

- Chad Pitts

ITI Conference and Trade Show - Recap on #89!

Jeff Lamoureux | Executive Director | Iowa Turfgrass Institute

The Iowa Turfgrass Institute’s mission statement reads “Providing research, education, and support to the Iowa turfgrass industry,” As we look back on the 2023 Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show I think we can say “Mission Accomplished!”. The success of the 89th annual conference is a culmination of many hours of preparation and planning. A huge thank you goes to the ITI board of directors which includes the conference planning committee. They provide a tremendous amount of support to staff before, during and after the conference. Thanks also to the Iowa Golf Association staff for their support and help with conference registration and the silent auction. Special thanks also goes to Nicol Jones for her guidance throughout the process. And of course, thank you to all the attendees, trade show exhibitors, and education session presenters. Many, many individuals contribute to the success of the conference.

But along with the education sessions and trade show, the conference is always a great time to enjoy and reconnect with friends and colleagues and become energized for another growing season. The association socials and the all-industry reception provide a great opportunity for networking with peers in the industry.

This year we saw the return of a Keynote Speaker. Major Sean Quinlan shared stories of his military career along with his successes as a high school football coach. Hopefully his motivational speech on leadership helped inspire and energize those in attendance.

Despite the untimely weather event on Thursday of the conference, attendance was up from an year ago. We also had an increase in the number of exhibitors at the tradeshow.

Finally, I would like to congratulate all the award and scholarship recipients. The conference is a proper time to recognize the accomplishments of our peers in the industry and the next generation of turf professionals through scholarship. Thanks again to all who attended and contributed to the success of the conference. We have already began preparing for next year’s conference. We are looking forward to #90!

-Jeff Lamoureux

Relying on new innovations and proven technologies in the new G430 family, distance is way up, forgiveness remains unequalled, and the sound is music to your scorecard –leading to lower scores and a lot more enjoyment on the course.

PGA Professional Championship Qualifiers

Six of our Iowa PGA Professionals will be competing in the 56th PGA Professional Championship, April 30May 3, 2023, at Twin Warriors & Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. A full field of 312 players will compete in the PGA Professional Championship with several key exemptions at stake.

Jay Giannetto of Elmwood CC is joined by Sean McCarty of Brown Deer GC, Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek GC, Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake, Matt Erger and Ben Montgomery of Airport National GC.

The alternates in order are Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf, John Bermel of Pheasant Ridge GC and Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer GC.

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

Two of our Iowa PGA Professionals will be competing in the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, May 2428, 2023, at PGA Frisco Golf Course in Frisco, Texas.

Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek GC, Jeff Schmid of Brown Deer GC. Bryan Luedtke of Bunker Links GC is an alternate.

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 Winter of 2022-23 the IGC Board met to set the course for this newly formed c-3 corporation. Out of these many meetings a strategic plan was produced and will go live around May 1, 2023. Here are the Mission, Vision and Value statements that the plan is centered around.

Mission statement - The Iowa Golf Council will promote the golf industry through the implementation of programs and policies designed to grow the game of golf while being sound environmental stewards.

Vision – The Iowa Golf Council exists…

• To be Iowa’s leading golf collaborator

• To guide Iowa’s golf industry

• To represent Iowa’s golf industry locally and nationally

Values - IAGOLF

I – Inclusive - Practice and promote participation amongst diverse backgrounds within the golf community and across our constituencies.

A – Advocate - Protects and advances Iowa’s golf industry

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

Nate Tegtmeier

Kory Brown

Tall Corn Chapter - CMAA

Shane Hart, Vice President

Evan Summa

Matt Ruehling

G – Growth - Pursue and promote participation while expanding opportunities for all current and potential participants

O – Operating in Unison - Act on behalf of our organizations and in the best interests of the game with a strong collective direction

L – Learning & Education - Provide and facilitate education, training and professional development for all while also serving as a resource to those outside the golf community

F – Facilitate the Future – Draw upon insight and evaluation of the golf industry to recognize emerging trends; formulate and pursue actions to confront threats and capitalize on opportunities

Stay tuned on our websites for the finished product that will include goals for 2023 and beyond.

We are planning for our summits in 2024. The Iowa Golf Summit will take place in early March. The 3rd Women’s Golf Summit will take place in late Spring or early Summer. Stay tuned for dates and locations in the coming weeks.

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.

Get to know Nic Latcham

Nic Latcham is a 2018 Waukee High School graduate and just completed his bachelor’s degree in PGA Golf Management at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln this past December. He is a Iowa PGA Junior Tour Alum (2012-2017) and got his start playing Sugar Creek and later Wakonda with their high school membership. A mentor of Nic’s was Sarah Bidney, PGA who motivated Nic to pursue a career in golf.

Nic has taken the position of PGA REACH Nebraska

Program Coordinator for the Nebraska PGA Section where he will deliver programs such as Junior League Golf, PGA HOPE, Golf N’ Schools, Club FORE Youth, Omaha Outreach and more. PGA REACH Nebraska is the charitable arm of the Nebraska PGA Section.

“I am very excited and grateful to have this position. I have always been passionate about both golf and helping This position is going to merge my passions perfectly,” said Latcham. “I can’t wait to start serving different communities in Nebraska through PGA REACH Nebraska’s many great programs and I’m excited to start making a positive impact through golf instruction.”

Latcham completed several internships throughout his college career highlighted by his most recent Teaching Assistant position at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, IA near his hometown of Waukee. In his time there, he instructed seven Operation 36 programs and provided private instruction using the Mike Adams Bio Swing Dynamics methodology. He also spent six months with the Lincoln City Golf Academy serving more than 800 youth through multi-day camps, private lessons and coaching team golf.

PGA HOPE Nebraska is expanding to seven programs and will impact over 300 Veterans in 2023. The Clubs FORE Youth program continues to break down barriers for high school girls and has gained major support

with the impact being made so quickly. PGA Jr. League will impact over 1,500 kids this year in Nebraska as we continue to make sure it is accessible to every child, everywhere, regardless of background or circumstance. One thing about PGA REACH Nebraska that intrigues Latcham is the wide variety of golfers he will experience through each program.

“This is a great opportunity for me to experience teaching on so many different levels,” said Latcham. “I think this sets me up to enjoy what I am doing and will give me the chance to create a sense of community with the individuals in our programs. I can’t wait to get started.”

Teaching is already Latcham’s passion and his desire to give back to his community makes him the perfect match for the new position.

Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule

2023 Iowa PGA Junior & Pee Wee Tour Tournament Schedule

Date Tournament Course

April 23

April 23

April 29 -30

April 30

April 30

May 7

May 7

May 29

Iowa PGA Spring Series at Ames G&CC

Iowa PGA Spring Series Pee Wee at Ames G&CC

Ames G&CC

Ames G&CC

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open Eagle Ridge Resort-North

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open 15U

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series at Muscatine

Eagle Ridge Resort-East

Eagle Ridge Resort-East

Muscatine Municipal GC

Muscatine Municipal GC

Principal Charity Classic Junior Open Wakonda Club

June 6-7 47th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship 13U

June 6-7 47th Iowa Boys Jr. PGA Championship 14-18

June 9

June 9

June 10-11

June 11-15

Twin Pines Junior

Twin Pines Pee Wee

Junior Cup Matches

Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy

June 12-13 John Deere Classic Jr. 14-18

June 12-13

June 13

John Deere Classic Junior Open 13 & Under

Veenker Junior Amateur

June 14 Iowa City Junior at Pleasant Valley

June 16

June 19-21

June 19

June 19

June 20

June 20

June 21

June 21

June 22

June 26-27

June 27

June 28

June 29

June 29

July 2

July 2

July 3

July 3

Optimist Junior Qualifier

2023 Iowa Junior Boys/Girls Am Championship

Junior Tour Summer Kickoff

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kickoff

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior

Prairie Links Pee Wee

Quad Cities Junior at Emeis

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Emeis

Woodland Hills Junior

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship

Legacy Junior Academy Invitational

Westwood Junior

Westwood Pee Wee

Greater Cedar Rapids Junior

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee

Junior Tour Classic at Indian Creek

Indian Creek Pee Wee

July 5-6 47th Iowa Girls Junior PGA Championship

July 5 Iowa City Junior at Brown Deer GC

July 5

Quad Cities Junior at Palmer Hills

July 6 47th Girls Pee Wee

July 6

July 6

July 7

Lake Panorama Junior

Lake Panorama Pee Wee

Western Ilinois University Junior

Gates Park GC

Gates Park GC

Twin Pines GC

Twin Pines GC

Geneva G&CC

Pheasant Ridge GC/Walters Ridge GC

TPC Deere Run

TPC Deere Run

Veenker Memorial GC

Pleasant Valley GC

Bos Landen GC

Pheasant Ridge GC

Edmundson GC

Edmundson GC

Prairie Links Center

Prairie Links Center

Emeis GC

Emeis GC

Woodland Hills GC

Pheasant Ridge GC

Walters Ridge GC

The Legacy GC

Westwood GC

Westwood GC

Hunters Ridge GC

Hunters Ridge GC

Indian Creek CC

Indian Creek CC

Ellis Park GC

Brown Deer GC

Palmer Hill GC

Ellis Park GC

Lake Panorama NGC

Lake Panorama NGC

Harry Mussatto GC

July 7

July 9

July 10

July 10

July 12-13

July 12

July 12

July 13

July 13

July 13

July 13

July 17

July 17

July 18-19

July 18

July 20

July 20

July 21

July 21

July 24-25

July 24-25

July 24

July 24

July 28

July 28

July 30-31

July 31

July 31

August 1

August 1

Western Illinois University Pee Wee

Parent Junior at the Preserve

Southeast Iowa Junior

Southeast Iowa Pee Wee

Galesburg Junior Open

Galesburg Pee Wee

Iowa PGA Junior Championship

Airport National Junior

Airport National Pee Wee

Iowa Games Junior

Iowa PGA Junior/Pee Wee Tour Schedule

Harry Mussatto GC

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Bunker Links GC | Lake Bracken CC

Bunker Links GC

A.H. Blank GC

Airport National

Airport National

Veenker Memorial GC

Iowa Games Pee Wee Veenker Memorial GC

Western Iowa Junior

Western Iowa Pee Wee

Carroll CC

Carroll CC

Des Moines Junior Willow Creek GC - Red

Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior

Pheasant Ridge Junior

Walter Ridge Pee Wee

Quad Cities Junior at Duck Creek

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Duck Creek

JT Mid Summer Classic-18 hole Divisions

Quad Cities Junior Championship

Quad Cities Pee Wee at Pinnacle

Willow Creek Pee Wee

15U Vinton Junior

Iowa PGA Vinton Pee Wee

Okoboji Junior Open

Iowa Junior Open 9-hole

Iowa Pee Wee Open

Beaver Creek Junior

Glynns Creek Pee Wee

August 1 Iowa City Junior at Finkbine

August 1 Quad Cities Junior at Glynns Creek

August 7-8

August 11

August 11

August 15

August 17

August 17

August 27

August 27

September 9-10

Iowa Junior Open

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

Iowa PGA Waterloo Pee Wee Classic

Spirit Hollow Junior

Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Saddleback

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series at Terrace

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Gardner GC

Pheasant Ridge GC

Pheasant Ridge GC

Duck Creek GC

Duck Creek GC

Briarwood GC | Otter Creek GC

Pinnacle CC | Fyre Lake

Pinnacle CC

Willow Creek GC

Vinton CC

Vinton CC

Okoboji View GC

Stone Creek GC

Stone Creek GC

Beaver Creek GC - W/E

Glynns Creek CC

Finkbine GC

Glynns Creek GC

Blue Top Ridge

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Spirit Hollow GC

Saddleback Ridge GC

Saddleback Ridge GC

Terrace Hills GC

Terrace Hills GC

Thunder Hills CC

“Captain Kirk” Stanzel Passes

To The Iowa PGA Members, Associates and Friends, some of you may already know this. but Kirk Stanzel, our Executive Director from March of 1989 until his retirement in April of 2006 passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at around 3 pm. Once we receive more details, we will be sure to pass this onto the Iowa PGA Membership. Nebraska PGA ED/CEO David Honnens let me know today of his passing.

As many of you on this email served with Kirk as an officer and/or board member or as an Iowa PGA Member or Partner, we wanted to make sure you were aware of this.

Kirk hired some wonderful people during his time with the Iowa PGA Like our very own Tess Goudy, current Executive Director Kevin Helm (Michigan PGA), Executive Director Geoff Lofstead (South Florida PGA) and former Iowa PGA Executive Director Troy Christensen. Troy said he had talked to “The Commander” on January 9th and that he was upbeat and told him he was on the mend.

Kirk led us through some wonderful times and growth within our section - from the start of our Junior Tour, DCP, Golf Pass, GHIN Handicap system (Iowa PGA/IGA Joint offices at the time) and the Las Vegas Pro Am to name a few awesome programs we continue to have to this day. He also led us through the tough times. He always had the best interest of our Iowa PGA Members and Golfers in mind. I am glad that he was part of the success of our Iowa PGA including the impeccable mentoring he did with the people he hired.

For those that never had a chance to meet Kirk, you missed one of the true gentlemen of our PGA. and Iowa PGA.

Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Click here for Captain’s Obituary and service information.

Thanks Mase

Greg Mason, PGA | Executive Director

Here are some thoughtful quotes from some of the Iowa PGA Past Presidents & Section Leaders:

“I am forever grateful to Kirk for his support. He believed in me and provided me the opportunity to start my career with Iowa PGA. He was wise and fun and will be missed.” - Tess Goudy, PGA - Assistant Executive Director/Junior Golf Director of the Iowa PGA

“Kirk’s numerous contributions to Iowa/Western Illinois Golf as Executive Director for both the Iowa PGA Section and Iowa Golf Association will never be forgotten. Some of Kirk’s biggest accomplishments include the introduction of the GHIN handicap system, Iowa Junior Tour, Drive, Chip, & Putt, Golf Pass, and Las Vegas Pro AM. Kirk treated his employees like family which was apparent by looking at the staff longevity during his time as Executive Director. He was a fabulous mentor as three of his employees went on to serve as Executive Directors in various PGA Sections. Most will remember Kirk for his upbeat personality and sense of humor. Kirk’s presence would always brighten your day.” - Troy Christensen

- Former Executive Director of the Iowa PGA & Boatwright Scholar IGA

“Much like Kirk did with everyone, he immediately became my biggest fan and biggest supporter once he hired me. I was completely inexperienced, young and quick to make a mistake. None of that mattered to Kirk as he mentored me and supported my career growth. As I have said many times Kirk demonstrated to me how to treat people. Every person Kirk interacted with was the most important person in the world at that time. I learned a great deal in my three years with Kirk but how he treated others will be something I’ll carry for the rest of my life.” -

Geoff Lofstead - current Executive Director/ CEO of the

South Florida PGA & former Assistant ED/Tournament Director of the Iowa PGA/IGA

“Thank you all for these great messages you are sharing with your respective memberships. Kirk was instrumental in starting me in my career in association management and was an amazing mentor to me as a very young and inexperienced lover of golf trying to figure out how to make s career out of it. My wife and I were married during my three years working for Kirk and he and Kathy were so supportive… They were great friends and role models for s young couple from Ohio beginning life together a long way from home in Iowa. RIP Kirk.” - Kevin Helm -

current Executive Director/CEO

of the Michigan PGA & former Assistant ED/Tournament Director of the Iowa PGA/IGA

“Kirk was a great man and friend. He strongly believed in the PGA Golf Professional and had a simple common-sense approach and leadership style. He was instrumental in the growth of the Iowa PGA and was the right man at the right time to lead us. I cherish our time together…..he will be missed!”- Larry Gladson, PGA

“To All, Kirk Stanzel was a great leader for our Iowa Section PGA. I would echo all of Greg and Jeff’s comments about Kirk. I always enjoyed working with Kirk during my time serving on the Board of Directors. I always considered him a friend. Sorry to hear the news of his passing. Prayers to his family.” - Regards, Ross deBuhr, PGA

“To all, Sad to hear of the passing of Captain Kirk Stanzel. Kirk was a strong leader for our section creating many new programs which our section still benefits from today. He was always well respected amongst fellow Executive Directors and had a keen since of hiring great people such as Tess, Troy, Kevin and Geoff. May Kirk rest in peace.” - Jeff Smith, PGA

“Kirk was a tremendous leader for our section. He was a great thinker and put his thoughts into action. He was a consensus builder and a great advocate for the PGA professional. I have many fond memories of “Captain Kirk.” - Ken Schall, PGA

“Kirk was a great leader for us. We all have great memories or a story of Kirk that puts a smile on your face. He lead us thru a crazy time in our section history and did it with true professionalism. Prayers to Kirk’s family.” - Steve Hutton, PGA

“Kirk was a tremendous leader and did so many good things for us PGA pros. Had a moment for everyone anytime. Very saddened to hear this news and my condolences to his entire family at this time. RIP Captain, you will be missed!” - Richard, Now former “owner/operator”, Specht, PGA (Kirk always called me that)

“I am so sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. He was a wonderful executive and truly admired the PGA professional. My fondest memory is of my “professional interview” for becoming the first woman member of the Iowa Section. He was so positive and encouraging…& was a “forward thinker”. Our Section owes him a great deal.” -

Lisa Miller, PGA Master Professional

“Thank you for sharing Greg, so sorry to hear this news. I came into the section in early 2002 and had the opportunity to interact with Kirk for 4 years - he was a wonderful man! My condolences to all who knew him, may we all do as much for the section and golf as he did.”Sarah

Bidney, PGA

“It is sad to hear of Kirk’s passing, he helped lay the ground work of where we are now. A great leader and he had tremendous respect of the PGA membership. I had several interactions with him throughout my years in the golf industry (both with the GCSAA and PGA), and it was always positive. Huge loss to the golf industry. Wishing the best for his family.” - David

Roe, PGA

We are proud to support and sponsor the Greater Cedar Rapids Junior and the IPGA Foundation

July 2 – Greater Cedar Rapids Junior –Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

July 25–29 – TrueNorth Greater Cedar Rapids Open presented by UFG Insurance – Hunters Ridge golf course, Marion, Iowa

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 Sophia Miller of which qualified through the Iowa PGA’s Drive, Chip and Putt events in 2022.

Sophia Miller has a passion for golf and enjoys competing in tournaments.

Sophia Miller of Princeton, Iowa started her journey at Glynns Creek Golf Course on Monday, July 18, 2022. She scored 104 points to win her (Girls 10-11) division.

When did you start playing golf?

I started messing around with golf when I was really little. I hit balls in the garage and behind our house off a mat when I was 3. I started playing tournament golf when I was 8.

What made you want to do DCP?

I saw the finals one year on TV and my Dad asked me if I would like to do it and I said yes.

What’s your favorite part of DCP?

So far my favorite part was going to Medinah. I saw a lot of neat things.

Are you excited about going to the finals? Absolutely!

What other sports do you play? I play tennis.

What is practice like?

I take lessons with Paul Del Vechio at Crow Valley, practice with my Dad and sometimes other kids at Crow Valley. I also do OP36 at Crow Valley and play on Crow Valley PGA Junior League team. In the winter I practice on a simulator and go to Arizona.

What’s your best DCP Skill?

Consistently chipping, but twice I have done really well in the putting. Putting is what won the event at Medinah for me.

DCP History

Prior to this year I made the Sub-Regional every year I played. When I was 8 I got 3rd at the Sub Regional at Glen Oaks missing going to the regional final by 1 point.

What made you get her into golf?

Our whole family plays golf including my 2 older sisters, my dad, my uncle and my Grandpa.

Cover Story: Sophia Miller

Why DCP?

I like that it is different than the other tournaments that I play.

How did they get started in golf? (parents answer)

I put a club in Sophia’s hands when she was really little and started taking her to play with me and her sisters as soon as we could. It is a great way for us to spend time together.

What do you enjoy about golf? (golfer answer)

I enjoy getting to see lots of golf courses all over the country as some of them are very beautiful. I also enjoy meeting other people in golf and I enjoy competing.

Why did you enter them into DCP? (parents answer) DCP was the first thing that I had Sophia do competitively as obviously it takes less time and is less of a mental grind when they are little. As they get older it does become quite nerve racking though for both the participant and the parent.

How was your experience at Medinah?

It was very fun, but I was also very nervous. My favorite part was hearing the cheers from the crowd when I made the 30 foot putt. My least favorite part was all the interviews I had to do after I won.

How do you feel about going to Augusta?

I am very excited as I have never been there and it is going to be very cool to be in places that I have seen on TV.

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, Sophia has accomplished a great feature in advancing to the National Finals. The Iowa PGA wishes her the best of luck and hopes they enjoy their experiences.

The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals took place on Sunday, April 2 at Augusta National Golf Club.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s Golf center of Excellence

Located just south of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Golf Center of Excellence combines world-class academics with an elite golf academy. From unlimited access to an 18-hole championship course on campus to a National Junior Tour tournament competition schedule, SSM is the perfect place to pursue your passion for golf.

Major Tournaments

April 29-30, 2023

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open

Eagle Ridge Resort | Galena, IL

May 29, 2023

Principal Charity Classic Junior Open

Wakonda Club | Des Moines, IA

June 26-27, 2023

Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course | Cedar Falls, IA

September 9-10, 2023

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Thunder Hills Country Club | Peosta, IA

*For Full List of Majors, click here.

2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Schedule

The Iowa PGA will be hosting 23 Local Qualifiers. 3 of the 23 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.

May 21, 2023

June 4, 2023

Country Club

Terrace Hills Golf Course

June 6, 2023 Spirit Hollow Golf Course

June 13, 2023

Gates Park Golf Course

June 18, 2023

Edmundson Golf Couse

June 20, 2023 Prairie Links Golf & Events Center

June 25, 2023

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course

IA Open to Public

IA Open to Public

IA Open to Public

IA Open to Public

IA Open to Public

Falls, IA Open to Public

June 25, 2023

Jester Park Golf Couse

June 29, 2023

July 2, 2023

July 6, 2023

July 7, 2023

July 9, 2023

July 11, 2023

IA Open to Public

Lake Bracken Country Club Galesburg, IL Open to Public

Indian Creek Country Club Nevada, IA Open to Public

Emerald Hills Golf Club Arnolds Park , IA Open to Public

Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL Open to Public

Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa Galena, IL Open to Public

Blue Top Ridge

Riverside, IA Open to Public

July 12, 2023

July 14, 2023

July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023

Highland Springs - First Tee Rock Island, IL Open to Public

Ames Golf & Country Club Ames, IA Open to Public

Glynns Creek Golf Course

Indianola Country Club

July 18, 2023 Gardner Golf Course

July 20, 2023

Long Grove, IA Open to Public

Indianola, IA Open to Public

IA Open to Public

Airport National Golf Complex Cedar Rapids, IA Open to Public

Local Qualifiers | Private

*Must be a Member at these facilities below

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 2023 competition will be determined by participant’s age as of the National Final on April 7, 2024.

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

2023 Events Administered by Iowa PGA Section Staff

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Ames G & CC

Iowa PGA Spring Pee Wee Open

Eagle Ridge Resort

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Spring Series

Muscatine Municipal GC

Pee Wee Tour Summer Kick Off

Edmundson GC

Prairie Links Pee Wee

Prairie Links Center

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship

Walters Ridge GC

Westwood Pee Wee

Westwood GC

Greater Cedar Rapids Pee Wee

Hunters Ridge GC

Indian Creek Pee Wee

Indian Creek GC

47th Girls Pee Wee Championship

Ellis Park GC

Southeast Iowa Pee Wee

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

Galesburg Pee Wee

$60 Membership Includes:

• Pee Wee Tour tee gift and bag tag or divot tool

• 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!

The Iowa Pee Wee Tour has over 28 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.

Full Schedule

Bunker Links GC

Western Iowa Pee Wee

Carroll CC

Quad Cities Pee Wee

Pinnacle CC

Iowa Pee Wee Open

Stone Creek GC

Waterloo Pee Wee Open

Irv Warren Memorial GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Saddleback Ridge GC

Iowa PGA Pee Wee Fall Series

Terrace Hills GC

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

2023 Junior Tour MAJOR Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Junior Open

Eagle Ridge Resort

Principal Charity Classic Junior Open

Wakonda Club

47th Iowa Boys PGA Junior Championship

Gates Park GC

John Deere Classic Junior Open

TPC Deere Run

Cedar Valley Junior Championship

Pheasant Ridge GC

47th 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

Quad Cities Junior Championship

Pinnacle CC | Fyre Lake

Iowa Junior Open

Blue Top Ridge at Riverside

Iowa PGA Junior Tour Fall Classic

Thunder Hills CC

2023 Junior Tour ACE Point Events

Iowa PGA Spring Series at Ames G&CC

Iowa PGA Junior Spring Series at Muscatine

Iowa PGA Prairie Links Junior

Greater Cedar Rapids Jr. Open

Iowa PGA Junior Championship

Des Moines Junior

Iowa PGA Cedar Rapids Junior

Okoboji Junior Open

Iowa PGA Waterloo Junior Classic

Iowa PGA Junior Saddleback

2022 Iowa Junior Boys/Girls Am Championship

Iowa PGA Junior Fall Series at Terrace Hills

$60 Membership Includes:

• Junior Tour tee gift

• 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 2023. Play in competitive tournaments across Iowa and Western Illinois and compete for the Player of the Year!

Iowa PGA Junior Tour New Membership Code

NewJr2023

Expires: July 1, 2023

Junior Tour Overview

The Iowa PGA Junior Tour consists of single and multi-day events. Juniors will either play 9 or 18 holes on a tournament day. Some events will be played over two days. Players should be able to walk and carry their clubs for eighteen holes. Players should also be able to keep score and keep pace with the rest of the players. Events will be categorized into 4 different point levels: Major, Ace, Eagle or Birdie. The point level of the event will determine the amount of Player of the Year points awarded.

Pee Wee Overview

The Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour will be celebrating 20 years in 2023! This developmental tour is exclusively designed for juniors, both boys and girls, that want to start experiencing tournament play. Your Pee Wee junior golfer will have fun interacting with his or her peers as well as enjoying time spent with parents! Parents are encouraged to caddie, help keep score, give advice and help with rules & etiquette. The courses may be modified in length and number of holes to cater to the beginner level Pee Wees.

PGA Winter Championships Results

Nine of our Iowa PGA Professional’s competed in the PGA Winter Championships this past December - February in Port St. Lucie, Florida at the PGA Golf Club. Judd Gibb of Hanson’s Custom Golf, Chris Black of Hickory Grove Golf Course, Life Member Dave Ranney, Davis Sutton of Cedar Rapids Country Club, Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course, Sean McCarty of Brown Deer Golf Club, Mike Hall of Brown Deer Golf Club, Darin Fisher of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake and Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club all competed throughout the PGA Winter Championships. Great job to all nine of our Iowa PGA Professional’s!

Follow Links Below for final results of each PGA Winter Championships Events

Events 1 | Black

Events 2 | Black & Proehl

Events 3 | Proehl

Events 4 | Black & Proehl

Events 5 | Black & Proehl

Events 6 | Proehl

Quarter Century - Proehl, Gibb, Ranney & Hall

Senior Stroke Play Championship - Ranney, McCarty, Gibb & Proehl

Senior/Junior Team - Giannetto, Proehl, Gibb, Fisher, McCarty & Cook

Four-Ball Stableford Team Championship - McCarty & Proehl

Stroke Play Chamionship - Sutton

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 2023 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!

2022 Iowa PGA Section Champion

2022 Iowa Senior PGA Professional Champion Jay Giannetto of Elmwood Country Club Chad Proehl of Sugar Creek Golf Course

2022 Award Winners

Congratulations to Brian Johnson of Elmcrest Country Club for receiving the 2022 #GameChanger Award Pga Jr. League, Mark Egly of Des Moines Driving Range and Sarah Bidney of Wakonda Club for both being awarded GRAA Teaching Professional Elite Member Status, Des Moines Driving Range award Stand Alone Top 50, Sarah Bidney and Dillon Baker of Airport National Golf Course were both awarded the Operation 36 Golf Master Coach.

Des Moines Driving Range

Stand Alone Top 50

Left: Brian Johnson

Left: Mark Egly

Right: Sarah Bidney

Left: Sarah Bidney

Right: Dillon Baker

Searching for a PGA Coach?

Terry Anderson, PGA Elks Coutry Club PGA Head Golf Professional Iowa City, Iowa

Mike Armes, PGA Pinnacle Country Club PGA Assistant Golf Professional Milan, Illinois

Gene Bears, Jr., PGA Jacob Bermel, PGA Pheasant Ridge Golf

Dillon Baker Pleasant Valley Golf Course Finkbine GC/Univ of Iowa Golf Instructor Iowa City, Iowa

John Bermel, PGA Pheasant Ridge Golf Course PGA Director of Golf

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Steve Charters, PGA Gardner Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Jeff Chiodo, PGA Jester Park Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Granger, Iowa

Lawrence Davies, PGA

Jay Davis, PGA GOLFTEC - Country Club Village PGA Golf Instructor Otley, Iowa

Paul DelVecchio, PGA Crow Valley Golf Club & Head Men’s Golf Coach/ PGA Teaching Professional Rock Island, Illinois

Jordan David, PGA Waverly Muni Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Waverly, Iowa

Joe Butler, PGA Life Member

Joshua Bowlin, PGA Glynns Creek Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Long Grove, Iowa

Greg Dingel, PGA Veenker Memorial GC/Iowa State PGA Head Golf Professional Ames, Iowa

Mike Downing, PGA Iowa Section Director of Player & Membership Development Riverside, Iowa

David Edwards, PGA Dubuque Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Dubuque, Iowa

Sarah Bidney, PGA Hyperion Field Club PGA Director of Instruction Johnston, Iowa

Darin Fisher, PGA The Preserve on Rathbun Lake PGA Head Golf Professional Moravia, Iowa

Jay Giannetto, PGA Elmwood Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Marshalltown, Iowa

Todd Fowler, PGA Golf Galaxy - Davenport PGA Golf Instructor Davenport, Iowa

Todd Hajduk, PGA TPC Deere Run PGA General Manager Silvis, Illinois

Jason Handeland, PGA Coldwater Golf Links PGA Golf Instructor Ames, Iowa

Tess Goudy, PGA Iowa Section Assistant Executive Director & Junior Golf Director Riverside, Iowa

Thomas Hein, PGA Life Member

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

Butch Haveland, PGA

Palmer Hills Golf Course

PGA Golf Instructor Bettendorf, Iowa

Darin Justice, PGA All Star Pro Golf Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Des Moines, Iowa

Brian Johnson, PGA Elmcrest Country Club PGA Director of Instruction Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Adam Kaufman, PGA Cedar Crest Country Club PGA Golf Instructor Columbus Junction, Iowa

Jacob Kendig Otter Creek Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Ankeny, Iowa

Michael Kiepe Des Moines Golf & Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Des Moines, Iowa

Aaron Krueger, PGA Wakonda Club PGA Director of Golf Des Moines, Iowa

Travis Laudner, PGA Rice Lake Golf & Country Club PGA General Manager Lake Mills, Iowa

Brian Lorenz, PGA Spririt Hollow Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Burlington, Iowa

David Lawrence Davenport Country Club Golf Instructor Pleasant Valley, Iowa

Andrew Kinney, PGA

The Legacy Golf Club

PGA Director of Instruction

Norwalk, Iowa

Matt Jennings Bos Landen Golf Club Head Professional Pella, Iowa

Melanie Loeffler Davenport Country Club Assistant Professional Pleasant Valley, Iowa

Mark McMahon, PGA Ellis Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lisa Miller, PGA Life MemberPGA Master Professional Coralville, Iowa

Mike Nedelcoff, PGA

JR Millar, PGA Lake Bracken Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Galesburg, Illinois

Morgan McMillan, PGA Oneota Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Decorah, Iowa

Lia Lukkarinen, PGA Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University PGA Head Golf Professional Macomb, Illinois

Lance Marting, PGA Dubuque Golf & Country Club PGA General Manager Dubuque, Iowa

Monte Meyer, PGA South Hills Golf Course PGA Head Professional Waterloo, Iowa

Nathan Mohrhauser Des Moines Golf & Country Club Assistant Golf Professional West Des Moines, Iowa

Adam Luehmann, PGA Beaver Hills Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Cedar Falls, Iowa

Nate Lubs, PGA Gates Park Golf Course PGA Head Golf Professional Waterloo, Iowa

Jake Mann, PGA Macomb Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Macomb, Illinois

Dave Ranney, PGA Life Member

Hogan Rockhold Edmundson Golf Course Assistant Golf Professional Oskaloosa, Iowa

Matt Romer, PGA

Janet Rooney, PGA Des Moines Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional West Des Moines, Iowa

John Schlaman, PGA Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa PGA Assistant Golf Professional Galena, Illinois

Jeff Schmid, PGA Brown Deer Golf Club PGA Golf Instructor Corallville, Iowa

Chris Seaboch, PGA Des Moines Area Community College College Golf Coach Boone, Iowa

Cody Park Wakonda Club Golf Instructor Des Moines, Iowa

Scott Nugent, PGA Ames Golf & Country Club PGA Head Golf Professional Ames, Iowa

Sam Rice, PGA Ken Schall Golf Performance Studios Norwalk, Iowa

Ken Norland, PGA Ankeny Golf & Country Club PGA General Manager Ankeny, Iowa

Sherry Newsome, PGA Indian Creek Country Club PGA General Manager Nevada, Iowa

Chris Stauffer Brown Deer Golf Club Assistant Golf Professional Coralville, Iowa

Nick Stroschein Thunder Hills Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Peosta, Iowa

Erin Strieck, PGA Pinnacle Country Club PGA Director of Golf Milan, Illinois

Zach Steffen Terrace Hills Golf Course Assistant Golf Professional Altoona, Iowa

Ben Splichal, PGA North Liberty, Iowa

Dick Specht, PGA Life Member

Steve Smith Drake University University Golf Coach Johnston, Iowa

Jeff Smith, PGA Life Member

Kris Smith, PGA Life Member

Jesse Siegel, PGA GOLFTEC - Des Moines PGA Golf Instructor Des Moines, Iowa

Shayne Shepherd Pinnacle Country Club Assistant Golf Professional Milan, Illinois

Nathan Studtmann, PGA First Galena Golf Performance Studio Golf Manufacturer Management Galena, Illinois

Chris Winkel, PGA Grand View University College Golf Coach Des Moines, Iowa

Brian Wilson, PGA Thunder Hills Country Club PGA Head Professional Peosta, Iowa

Elise Warne William Penn University University Golf Coach Oskaloosa, Iowa

Jon Waddell, PGA Palmer Hills Golf Course PGA Head Professional Bettendorf, Iowa

Ali Wilson Cedar Rapids Country Club Golf Instructor Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kevin Trobaugh, PGA Des Moines Golf & Country Club PGA Assistant Golf Professional Des Moines, Iowa

John Valliere, PGA Life Member

Johnathon Thompson Head Professional Prairie Links Golf & Events Center Waverly, Iowa

Thomas Tays, PGA Life Member West Des Moines, Iowa

Brian Wernimont, PGA Brown Deer Golf Club PGA Assistant Professional Coralville, Iowa

Andrew Zamzow

Seth Svejda, PGA Ken Schall Golf Performance Studios PGA Golf Instructor Norwalk, 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.

These are the questions that we asked Todd Fower and David Lawrence.

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?

The ADM training is really important and especially now. The specialization of athletes at such a young age has not only been detrimental to the athletic but overall development of young people. I was a four-sport youngster and three through high school. Everything I learned and skills I developed during other activities and ‘playtime’ (like riding bikes or swimming) all positively influenced my development. Young people need life balance same as adults. PGA.Coach is a great platform for golf coaches to connect and share ideas.

The training certainly inspired me to look at instruction in a new and better way. Becoming a full-time instructor after decades of being a club professional was a major pivot and PGACoach was a wonderful blueprint to follow in developing a new program and strategy.

Both lessons and revenue has increased dramatically since doing the training and establishing a profile in PGACoach. The app is really nice because you are in contact anywhere and anytime through your phone. That is invaluable today if we want to experience the same life balance we would like for our students!

Most importantly, getting leads without doing anything has made a great impact on my influence. Players of all levels are finding me and reaching out to me to see if I am a good fit for their goals.

I would recommend PGA.Coach to any golf professional whether they teach a lot or none. The knowledge, skills and perspective it provides on players of all levels and ages is invaluable. I wish I had seen the ADM model 30 years ago!

Todd Fowler, PGA Golf Instructor | Golf Galaxy - Davenport

Public Facility

PGA Coach provides a trusted “landing page” for my entire coaching business. The training reinforced my beliefs in coaching and helped me define my style efficiently and effectively. PGA Coach training allowed me to transform my passion for coaching into a business model that gets results for my players and provides me with a profitable business that fits my schedule and work-life balance.

PGA Coach training helped me to structure my coaching as an expert and not just a servant. Setting guidelines and expectations for myself as well as my players has been a game changer. It has allowed me to find what areas of teaching excite me the most.

Online training courses can be tedious. We’ve all gone through certifications where we have the videos playing in the background waiting until we have to take the final quiz. PGA Coach training was the opposite. I found myself engaged and actively learning skills that I use in my daily business. I’m thankful that I was an early adopter of PGA Coach, and I would highly recommend it to everyone who teaches in any capacity.

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”

SWINGS WITH KIDS

As a multi-sport athlete growing up, I have always understood the importance of cross-sport training and learning skills that other sports teach us. I am excited to see the golf world work alongside the American Development Model and start producing more golfers that are athletes in the truest sense of the word.

I see value added every day from my training on PGA Coach. The added revenue from new leads is self-explanatory, but the results that I get for my players are even more valuable. As my players experience success, they are more likely to continue the journey of their own and spread the word about the Red Zone Golf Academy at Davenport Country Club to others.

The PGA Coach app is a great way to keep track of your schedule when you are on the range or course all day with players. The opportunity for members to schedule lessons with me through the app saves me valuable time that used to be wasted texting back and forth to find available lesson times.

David Lawrence Assistant Golf Professional | Davenport Country Club

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

PGA Junior League

“A fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls to learn and enjoy the game of golf.”

PGA Jr. League has two programs made up of girls and boys, both coached by a PGA or LPGA Professional. The 17u program is made up of 14-17 year olds, and the 13u program is made up of players 13 and under. These PGA and LPGA Professionals serve as coaches and are at the forefront of creating a welcoming environment 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

PGA Jr. League t-shirts

PGA Jr. League Bag Tags

PGA Jr. League Hat

PGA Jr. League Drawstring Bags

5-6 regular-season league competitions

Instruction from a PGA Professional

Team practices

Awards

Opportunity for All-Star Advancement

Access to the PGA Jr. League Website

Access to the PGA Jr. League Online

Store

Participant fees to play on a PGA Jr. League team are determined by each individual Team Coach 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 practies, parents can play an important role in the success of their team:

Team captain/assistant

Coach

Team-mother

Match monitor/scorer

Player recruitment

Johnson & McCoy are Captains of Major Golf Events

What a year it is for Iowa Golf. We have Iowa Golf Hall of Famers representing our state as Captains at the two major team events in 2023. Mike McCoy of Des Moines will be the Captain for the US Walker Cup Team and Zach Johnson will be the US Ryder Cup Team Captain.

The 49th Walker Cup will take place on September 2-3, 2023 and will be played on The Old Course in St. Andrews in Scotland. The Ryder Cup will take place on September 25 – October 1, 2023 and will be played on Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.

McCoy is not a stranger of winning tournaments in the state of Iowa, nationwide and worldwide. His highlights include winning the 2022 British Senior Amateur Championship and the 2013 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship. McCoy was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame in 2011. Click here for more details on Mike’s career.

Johnson was first taught by former PGA Head Professional Larry Gladson, PGA at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Johnson has had 12 victories on the PGA Tour including two major championships - 2007 Masters and 2015 Open Championships Johnson was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame in 2016. Click here for more details on Zach’s career.

Iowa. Let’s all enjoy the 2023 golf season as we watch these two Iowa Natives Captain their respective teams to victory.

Follow the teams here:

Walker Cup

Ryder Cup

Johnson & McCoy Captains for Major Cup Teams

Pictured Above: Larry Gladson, Captain Zach Johnson & Mike Bender Pictured Above: Nate McCoy & Captain Mike McCoy

For those interested in marketing with us, we will have spots available for you to place an ad. Take a look at our options below. If you wish to be a part of something new in the Iowa Golf scene, please feel free to email Greg Mason, Executive Director, gmason@pgahq.com. You can always call the office at 319-648-0026 as well.

Below is a couple examples of what your ad will and can look like in the Iowa PGA Golf magazine (From our Year in Review Issue 2022 with Riverside Casino (Full Page Ad) and Sterling Cut Glass (1/4 a page Ad).

Thank you to our continued sponsors for continued to support the Iowa PGA as well as sending in your fantastic ads for the Iowa PGA Golf Magazines throughout the year.

John Deere Classic Jr Open

TPC Deere Run

Silvis, IL

June 12-13, 2023

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 8, 2023 (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: $130-$200 (Member) $150-$250 (Non-Member)

* 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.

June 11-15, 2023

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, ORsign 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 27 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

8th Annual Junior Cup Matches

Supported by University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The 8th Annual Cobra Puma Junior Cup Matches head back to the Iowa PGA Section for 2023. The Junior Cup Matches will be held June 10-11 at Geneva Golf & Country Club in Muscatine, Iowa. The Iowa PGA Junior Tour team is looking to claim its third 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.

Boys Division

Jackson Buchanan, Burlington, Iowa

Easton Korell, Adel, Iowa

Lucas Laffoon, Johnston, Iowa

Braeden Nelson, West Des Moines, Iowa

Parker Rodgers, Nevada, Iowa

Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa

Girls Division

Ansley Adams, Clive, Iowa

Chloe Bolte, Sumner, Iowa

Lauren Briggs, Burlington, Iowa

Brooklyn Lee, North Liberty, Iowa

Jane Petersen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Morgan Rupp, Marion, Iowa

Jaylee Shaffer, Ellston, Iowa

Ainsley Wilson, Iowa City, Iowa

PGA PGM

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 wins in 2021 and 2022.

The Iowa PGA will provide coverage of the 2023 Junior Cup Matches on www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com and on its social media pages.

The 2023 Iowa Junior Tour Team is comprised of players from the 2022 Player of the Year point list.

The 2023 roster for the Iowa PGA Team

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!

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.

Charlie Burkart Scholarship

47TH PGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP **Registration Now Open**

Entry Fee:

Boys Junior ($50 -

47th Boys Iowa PGA Section Championship

June 6-7, 2023

Gates Park GC | Waterloo, Iowa

*Boys do not need to qualify for Section Championship, all are welcome*

Girls

47th Girls Iowa PGA Section Championship

July 5-6, 2023 Ellis Park GC | Cedar Rapids, Iowa

*Girls do not need to qualify for Section Championship, all are welcome*

47th Boys PGA National Championship

August 1-4, 2023

Hot Springs Country Club

Hot Springs, Arkansas

47th Girls PGA National Championship

August 1-4, 2023

Hot Springs Country Club

Hot Springs, Arkansas

*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

$80)

Junior ($50 - $80)

PGA MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES

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.

IOWA

ASSOCIATES BY FACILITY

ILLINOIS

PGA MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES BY FACILITY

1. 3T’s Inc - Webster City, IA

Noel Shahidi, PGA, A-21

2. A.H. Blank GC - Des Moines, IA

Jeffrey Chiodo, PGA, A-4

3. Ahead - Johnston, IA

Clark Smith, A-20

4. Airport National Golf ComplexCedar Rapids, IA

Matt Erger, PGA, A-1

Ben Montgomery, PGA, A-8

5. All Star Pro Golf - Des Moines, IA

Darin Justice, PGA, A-20

6. Amana Colonies GC - Amana, IA

Stephen Kahler, PGA, A-13

7. Ankeny G & CC - Ankeny, IA

Ken Norland, PGA, A-13

Cody Holck, B-8

8. Brad Wuhs Golf SalesWest Des Moines, IA

Bradley Wuhs, PGA, A-20

9. Augustana College - Rock Island, IL

TBD

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 RiversideRiverside, IA

Michael McNamara, PGA, A-4

13. Bos Landen GC - Pella, IA

Matt Jennings, B-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

Mike Hall, PGA, A-17

17. Bunker Hill GC- Dubuque, IA

Mike Sullivan, PGA, A-1

18. Bunker Links GC - Galesburg, IL

Bryan Luedtke, PGA, A-1

20. Cedar Crest CCColumbus Junction, IA

Adam Kaufman, PGA, A-6

21. Cedar Rapids CC- Cedar Rapids, IA

Lucas Donah, PGA, A-1

Kari Tomash, PGA, A-14

Davis Sutton, PGA, A-8

Ali Wilson, B-8

Dallas Koth, B-8

22. Cedar Ridge GC - Charles City, IA TBD

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

TBD

26. Crow Valley GC - Davenport, IA

Michael Scott, PGA, A-1

Paul DelVecchio, PGA, A-6

27. Davenport CC- Pleasant Valley, IA

John Panek, PGA, A-13

Brian Delaney, PGA, A-1

David Lawrence, B-8

Melanie Loeffler, B-8

28. Des Moines Driving RangeDes Moines, IA

Mark L. Egly, PGA, A-2

David J. Gantt, PGA, A-6

Taylor Egly, B-8

29. Des Moines G & CCWest 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

Alecsandr Deaton, B-8

Jacob Bosch, B-8

30. Drake University - Des Moines, IA

Matthew Lewis, PGA, A-12

Steve Smith, B-12

31. Dubuque G & CC - Dubuque, IA

Lance Marting, PGA, A-13

David Edwards, PGA, A-1

Jacob Shultz, B-8

32. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa- Galena, IL

33. Echo Valley CC- Norwalk, IA

Matt Matthias, PGA, A-13

Chelsea Soda, B-14

34. Edmundson GC - Oskaloosa, IA

Matt Sherlock, PGA, A-1

Hogan Rockhold, B-8

35. Ek Golf - Des Moines, IA

Jim Henry, PGA, A-14

36. Elks CC - Iowa City, IA

Terry Anderson, PGA, A-1

37. Ellis GC - Cedar Rapids, IA

Mark McMahon, PGA, A-1

38. Elmcrest CC - Cedar Rapids, IA

Brian Buerman, PGA, A-4

Brian Johnson, PGA, A-14

William Dunn, B-8

39. Elmwood CC - Marshalltown, IA

Jay Giannetto, PGA, A-1

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 IowaIowa City, IA

Jeff Moore, PGA, A-4

43. First Galena Golf Performance Studios- Galena, IL

Nathan Studtmann, PGA, A-19

44. Fore Seasons G Practice CenterNewton, 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

49. Geneva G & CC - Muscatine, IA

Steve Hutton, PGA, A-1

Matt Dail, B-8

50. Gibson Woods GC- Monmouth, IL

Randy Briggs, PGA, A-1

51. Glen Oaks CC- West Des Moines, IA

Don Tracy, PGA, A-1

19.

Michael Weiler, PGA, A-4

John Schlaman, PGA, A-8

Deon Brown, B-8

52. Glynns Creek GC - Long Grove, IA

Josh Bowlin, PGA, A-1

Burlington GC - Burlington, IA TBD

53. Gold Hills GC - Macomb, IL

TBD

54. Golf Galaxy - DavenportDavenport, IA

Todd Fowler, PGA, A-6

55. Golf Galaxy - West Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA

Chasen Selsor, B-23

56. GolfTEC- Des MoinesDes Moines, IA

Jesse Siegel, PGA, A-6

Daniel Fountain, B-6

57. Bright Grand View UniversityDes 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

61. Hickory Grove GC- Oelwein, IA

Chris Black, PGA, A-1

62. Highland Springs GCRock Island, IL

Jeff LaRue, PGA, A-6

63. Hyperion Field Club - Johnston, IA

Adam Pritchard, PGA, A-4

Sharnae Winters, PGA, A-1

Will Babcock, B-8

Sarah Bidney, PGA, A-14

64. Indian Creek CC - Nevada, IA

Sherry Newsome, PGA, A-13

65. Indianola CC - Indianola, IA

Jason Marvelli, PGA, A-1

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

Jacob Hesner, B-11

67. Irv Warren Memorial GCWaterloo, IA

Monte Meyer, PGA, A-1

Nate Lubs, PGA, A-1

68. Lake House SportsCoralville, IA

Bryan Haas, PGA, A-6

69. Jester Park GC - Granger, IA

Jeff Chiodo, PGA, A-1

Brian Romine, B-8

Jamie Bennett, B-8

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 TBD

72. Lake Bracken CC- Galesburg, IL JR Millar, PGA, A-13

73. Lakeside Municipal GCFort Dodge, IA TBD

74. Lamoni G & CC - Lamoni, IA TBD

75. Macomb CC - Macomb, IL Jacob Mann, PGA, A-1

76. Mason City CC - Mason City, IA TBD

77. Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL Cory Bizarri, PGA, A-12

78. Muscatine Municipal GCMuscatine, IA

Brian Kuddes, PGA, A-1

79. Oak Hills GC - Clear Lake, IA TBD

80. Oak Run GC - Dahinda, IL Brett Horton, PGA, A-1

81. Oakwood GC- Coal Valley, IL

Eric Drane, PGA, A-1

John Kelly, PGA, A-6 Paul Block, PGA, A-13 Nicholas Wadsager, B-8

82. Okoboji View GC- Spirit Lake, IA Curt Schnell, PGA, A-4

83. Oneota G & CC- Decorah, IA Morgan McMillan, PGA, A-1

84. Otter Creek GC - Ankeny, IA Curtis Ingham, PGA, A-1

85. Palmer Hills GC - Bettendorf, IA

Jon Waddell, PGA, A-1 Butch Haverland, PGA, A-6

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 Shayne Shepherd, B-8

88. Pleasant Valley GC - Iowa City, IA Dillon Baker, B-6

89. Prairie Links G & Event CenterWaverly, IA Johnathan Thompson, B-1

90. Quail Creek GC - North Liberty, IA Ted Lewis, PGA, A-1

91. Red Hawk Golf & Learning CenterDavenport, 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

94. Soangetaha CC- Galesburg, IL Brad Friend, PGA, A-13

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 TBD

98. Sugar Creek GC- Waukee, IA

Chad Proehl, PGA, A-6

99. Sunnyside CC - Waterloo, IA

Adam Squires, PGA, A-1

100. Terrace Hills GC- Polk County, IA

Rocky Sposato, PGA, A-13

Zach Steffen, B-8

101. The Harvester GC- Rhodes, IA

Andrew Boyle, B-4

102. The Meadows GC- Dubuque, IA

Jeremy Hawkins, PGA, A-1

103. The Preserve on Rathbun LakeMoravia, IA

Darin Fisher, PGA, A-1

104. Thunder Hills CC - Peosta, IA

Andy DeSollar, PGA, A-13

Brian Wilson, PGA, A-1

Nicolas Stroschein, B-8

105. Tournament of Iowa - Polk City, IA

Stephen Kahler, PGA, A-13

106. TPC At Deere Run - Silvis, IL

Todd Hajduk, PGA, A-13

Andrew Elliott, PGA, A-1

Peyton Tanghe, B-8

107. Veenker Mem GC/Iowa StateAmes, IA

Greg Dingel, PGA, A-1

Ben Stewart, B-8

R A N K

PGA Members are classified as Class A.

PGA Associates are currently working through education and are classified as Class B.

University Coach A-13: General Manager A-14: Director of Instruction A-20: Sales Rep A-22: Rules Official

126. Tour Edge GolfIowa City, IA

Allan Miller, PGA, A-20

127. Waverly Municipal GC Waverly, IA

Jordan David, PGA, A-1

128.Ladies Professional Golf Association Ankeny, IA

Ben Larson PGA, A-22

129. William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA

Elise Warne, B-12

130. Willow Creek GC West Des Moines, IA

Gabe Honnold, B-1

131. Carroll CC - Carroll, IA

Heath Henrich, PGA, A-13

132. GOLFTEC Country Club VillageClive, IA Jay Davis, PGA, A-6

133. Vinton CC - Vinton, IA

John Schrempf, B-1

134. Fyre Lake GC - Sherrard, IL

Mark Krizic, PGA, A-1

135. Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA

Micah Destival, PGA, A-12

136. Urbandale G&CC - Urbandale, IA

Nathan Miller, PGA, A-13

137. Troon Golf Management - Norwalk, IA

Roy Michael, PGA, A-9

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.