iGolf Indiana: Spring 2014 by Kelly Gaughan

Spring 2014

DRIVING FORWARD Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path to growing the game.

Official Publication of the Indiana Golf Office

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Contents 4

Guest Editor’s Letter Engaging New Golfers

Around the Heartland

Next on the Tee Graham Rahal

Pro Tip The Ruler Drill

Rules Revealed

What’s in the Bag?

Great Golf Hole Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

Great Golfers Have Great Glutes Exercises to build golf’s most important muscle

DRIVING FORWARD Indiana’s path to growing the game

Golf Goods Best gifts for the golfer in your life

Golf Getaways Cabot Links

Indiana Golf Ofﬁce Staff Mike David Cyndi Lawson Ryan Lambert Roger Lundy Todd DeHaven Judy Deiwert Stacey Rice Kelly Gaughan Julia Potter Ali Beam Jim Ferriell

Executive Director Assistant Executive Director Director of Junior Tournament Operations Director of Junior Golf Development Tournament Director Director of Accounting and Membership Services Director of Player Development/Handicapping Communications Director Director of Marketing and Women’s Golf NSP Coordinator/Director of Indianapolis Programming Director of Major Gifts

Guest Writers Ted Bishop, PGA of America President Ted Sturges

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Driving Forward Indiana’s path to growing the game

The 19th Hole Hagen’s Club House

Tournament Schedule

The New Team Game

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GUEST EDITOR’S LETTER

PGA Professionals across the country are embracing a culture of actively seeking out new golfers to raise the level of participation in our game. The result is a series of fun, affordable programs that are perfect for you, the Indiana consumer looking for a healthy, outdoor activity that allows you to spend quality time with friends and family. Here in the Indiana PGA Section, the primary program for introducing new golfers to the game is Get Golf Ready, the leading player-development program in golf which has proven successful in the form of thousands of students who became hooked on golf upon graduation from the program. In fact, our studies show that in 2013, golf facilities that offered Get Golf Ready created on average 221 new golfers – i.e., those who returned to the facility to play rounds and perhaps buy equipment as well. Get Golf Ready offers expert instruction designed for new golfers, with five easy, fun and affordable lessons from a PGA or LPGA Professional, usually for the reasonable price of $99. You’ll enjoy learning the basics of golf—Rules, etiquette, fundamentals and navigating the course. By the time you “graduate,” you’ll have the tools necessary to get out and play with confidence! Real, on-course playing opportunities are the best way to increase your comfort level, and that’s what makes Get Golf 4

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Engaging New Golfers By Ted Bishop, President, PGA of America

Ready so effective as well as so much fun. Whether you are joining friends and colleagues that you already know, or making new friends, you’ll find Get Golf Ready is a great way to bond with others and provide future playing partners. Once you’re out on the course, you’ll quickly see what others see in the experience, and before you know it, you’ll have that one-of-a-kind feeling of watching the ball get air born off your club face. In my 37 years in the golf industry, Get Golf Ready is the best new golfer training program I have ever seen. It is the cornerstone of my instruction at my facility, The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, and at many others across the country. PlayGolfAmerica.com, GetGolfReady.com and ACTIVE. com are all great places to start when looking for Get Golf Ready programs in your area. With the latter, you can even register for and pay for your classes online, reserving your spot and saving you time when you arrive at the facility.

Exciting Youth Golf Initiatives PGA Professionals are also offering some great opportunities to get the younger crowd excited about golf. PGA Junior League Golf is a team golf concept that is sweeping the nation, and is expected to be offered in all 41 PGA Sections in 2014. PGA Junior League Golf brings the little league baseball format IndianaGolf.org

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to golf, with PGA Professionals and parents as coaches, numbered uniforms, participation by all levels of players, etc. Teams are comprised of boys and girls ages 13 and under. With little to no playing experience required, PGA Junior League Golf is a great opportunity for kids new to the game. The all-inclusive format includes 9-hole matches in a two-person scramble format, reinforcing the team concept and limiting the pressure on any one player. Coaches may substitute players every three holes ensuring that all of the team members participate. And much like other sports – little league baseball in particular – parental involvement is key, from coaching the players to providing transportation, team moms, etc. There is also a national championship held each year for teams that aspire to go all the way! There are more than 100 Indiana golf facilities who are fielding teams in 2014 -- The Legends Golf Club included – and I can’t wait to take on the role of coach as well as teacher. I highly encourage you to check out pgajrleaguegolf.com today to find a team that is organizing near you. The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is another youth initiative that is gaining popularity nationwide in only its second year of existence. Similar to Punt, Pass and Kick and other youth skills competitions, Drive, Chip and Putt tests proficiency in three key skills, from local qualifying

competitions to a National Finals. Points for the Drive are based on distance and accuracy; points for the Chip are calculated upon how far the shot stops from the hole; and points for the Putt are based on a player’s accuracy from three different distances. Local qualifying registration for the 2014 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship opened on April 6, and the locations will nearly triple in size to 250 host sites and 50,000 playing opportunities in all 50 states, with PGA Professionals presiding. If you have a youth golfer who wants to test his or her skills with the hopes of competing in the national finals at Augusta National prior to next year’s Masters, go immediately to DriveChipandPutt.com and check out the registration opportunities. In summary, PGA Professionals are the link between you and a game of a lifetime that can be enjoyed by all ages in all kinds of formats. Whether you are a beginner who has never played, or an avid golfer looking for advanced instruction and new playing opportunities, the PGA Professionals of the Indiana Section are there for you.

Ted Bishop is the PGA General Manager and Director of Golf at the Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Ind, and the 38th President of the PGA of America

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AROUND THE HEARTLAND

About Ted Sturges

Director of Junior Tournament Operations Ryan Lambert and Chase Campbell

Campbell Gives Back

veryone has a different idea about what it means to give back. For high school junior, Chase Campbell, giving back meant raising money for his favorite organization, The First Tee of Indiana. Like many young athletes, Campbell credits golf, the sport he grew up playing, for helping build his character. As part of an American Junior Golf Association Program (AJGA) called Leadership Links, Campbell of Fishers, Ind. raised over $3,300 for The First Tee of Indiana. “I chose The First Tee of Indiana as my charity, because I like how the program teaches kids about life values through golf,” Campbell said. “That’s how I learned my life values.” The First Tee of Indiana is a youth development organization working to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill lifeenhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

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Campbell sent emails to his family and friends explaining his goal to raise $2,000. Some chose to pledge one-time amounts and others donated a certain amount of money for each birdie Campbell made during summer tournaments. “I made 44 birdies this summer and collected $2,210,” Campbell said. “Half of that money went to The First Tee of Indiana and the other half went to the AJGA’s ACE program. Because I chose The First Tee of Indiana, the USGA matched the amount of money I raised, and I was able to give The First Tee of Indiana $3,315.” The First Tee of Indiana now has program affiliate sites in Greater Indianapolis, Richmond, Michiana, Bloomington, Columbus and South Central Indiana. For more information about how to get involved, please visit our website www.thefirstteeindiana.org.

ed Sturges grew up working on the maintenance crew at Hillcrest G & CC in Batesville, Ind. and it was there that he first developed his love for the game of golf. Sturges, the Senior Vice President of Investments at Raymond James, spends as much of his free time as possible playing golf and writing about something that truly fascinates him: golf course architecture. As an adult, Sturges has accumulated over 50 books about golf course architecture and this growing interest has taken him to courses around the world. For several years, Sturges has been kind enough to write for Indiana Golf, highlighting great golf holes around the state. He now plans to expand his spectrum beyond Indiana Courses. On pages 24 and 25 you will find the first in a series of essays that iGolf will run for Hoosiers with a taste for golf travel. The articles will feature an appealing golf destination beyond the borders of the Hoosier state. His first offering will feature Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia, a course that burst onto the world golf scene in 2012. For those of you who are looking for a great Indiana Course, Sturges does not disappoint. On pages 14 and 15 you will find his article “A Great Indiana Golf Hole,” which features his home course, Hillcrest Golf and Country Club in Batesville, Ind. IndianaGolf.org

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Hillcrest Golf & Country Club Turns 100

rom its simple yet enthusiastic beginnings in 1914, born of an idea by founder George M. Hillenbrand, the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club has striven continually to bring the best to the Batesville area and its surrounding communities. Over the years, beginning with thirty charter members in 1914 and a six- hole course, the club grew into a beautiful, exquisitely landscaped nine-hole course, correctly named “the best nine-hole in the Midwest” by GOLF magazine in 1984. In addition to the changes to the course itself, many other facility improvements were gradually made, including the swimming pool, two lighted tennis courts and the putting green, but the best was still to come.

In 1987, Hillcrest was completely redesigned by Dr. Michael Hurdzan of Columbus, Ohio, who was awarded Golf World Magazine’s 1997 “Architect of the Year” award. Two years later, the final six holes were shaped and molded out of some of southeastern Indiana’s finest terrain. Holes 14 and 15 are some of the most picturesque and challenging you’ll find in the Eastern United States. With 70 conventional and British “pot” style white sand bunkers, doglegs, rolling hills, tree lined fairways with ornamental grass and a maintenance staff dedicated to keeping the course pristine, Hillcrest is one of the finest and most challenging golf courses in Indiana and the nation.

Credit: Mark Ashman / Golf Channel

Rodgers to Turn Professional

wo-time Walker Cup Team member, Patrick Rodgers of Avon, Ind. plans to turn Professional after the 2014 NCAA Championship. Rodgers, a current junior at Stanford University, has had nine collegiate wins in just three years and leads the Cardinals with a stroke average of 70.88. Before attending Stanford, Rodgers won two ISHAA Individual State Championships, and excelled academically ranked #3 in his high school class.

O’Brien’s Big Break

ndiana’s own Kristi O’Brien was given the opportunity of a lifetime after qualifying to compete on The Golf Channel’s Big Break Florida.

A native of Fort Wayne, O’Brien has won at all levels of Indiana Golf including the Indiana Junior Golf Tour, 2011 IWGA State Amateur Champion and the 2011 IWGA Alice O’Neal Dye Player of the Year. O’Brien played college golf at IUPUI and is the all-time leader in total rounds played (93) and stroke average (80.00). She also won five college tournaments. After graduation, O’Brien turned Professional, and competed on the Symetra Tour before being casted for Big Break Florida. O’Brien currently resides is Fishers with her husband, Ben. After surviving six elimination rounds, O’Brien departed from the show on Monday, April 15. IndianaGolf.org

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Since joining the Stanford Men’s Golf Team, Rodgers has been named First Team All-Freshman (’12), First Team All-Conference (’12) and two time First Team All-American (’12 and ’13). Rodgers was also a quarterfinalist at the 2011 US Amateur, and finished in a tie for 15th at the 2013 PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic.

The Hawthorns Celebrates 20 Years

he Hawthorns Golf & Country Club is proud to be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2014. Construction of the course began in 1991 with all 18 holes open for member play in 1994. The championship golf course, designed by legendary golf course architect Arthur Hills, meanders through 279 acres of woods, lakes, preserved natural area, bird sanctuaries and wetlands and is a participant in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. iGolf Indiana Spring 2014

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NEXT ON THE TEE

Photo Credit: Dan Boyd

Graham Rahal IndyCar Racer & Golf Fanatic

icknamed “Shadow” as a kid, IndyCar racer Graham Rahal spent his childhood at the racetrack following around his father Bobby, a two-time Indianapolis 500 Champion. Racing became Rahal’s passion during his first moments spent at the track, and at just 10 year’s old he competed in a race of his own. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Rahal planned to attend Dennison University, but decided to “strike while the iron was hot” and began his racing career. At 19 years old, he became the youngest race winner in IndyCar history, which he accomplished in his IZOD IndyCar Series debut. That same year, Rahal competed in his first Indianapolis 500 as part of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. He finished 33rd. In 2010, Rahal was asked to compete in the 500

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again, but this time by his father. He was signed to Rahal Letterman Racing, an IndyCar Team led by Bobby Rahal and avid race fan and comedian, David Letterman. In December of 2010 Mike Lanigan, former co-owner of Newman-Haas-Lanigan Racing with Carl Haas and actor Paul Newman, became co-owner of what is now called Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, with Rahal as their number one driver. Rahal’s other passion is golf. He is a member at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind and spends as much free time as he can working on his game. iGolf Indiana caught up with Rahal to talk racing and golf.

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How did you become interested in golf?

Who comprises your dream foursome?

As a kid I always loved golf. I spent a lot of time around the country club playing with my dad and messing around on the range. It became a real love and passion of mine and in the summer occupies a lot of my time. It’s great for enjoyment and great for business!

What does it mean to you to be the youngest race winner in IndyCar history?

How would you describe your golf game?

It averages. I shoot anywhere from par to about low 80’s depending on the day. I take it too seriously so I always expect the best out of my game. How often do you get the chance to play?

I play about two times a week in between races in the summer. I would love to get some more rounds in every year, I just struggle to find the time. Are there any similarities between playing the game of golf and driving an Indy Car?

I think the focus it takes to play well and dedication are similar. The pros practice every day. You have to be on the top of your game and we do too. Precision is another thing. It’s all about driving my car within inches of others and golf is all about placing the ball where you want it to be. What is the best golf tip you have received?

Probably that it’s a great business tool. A lot of people get some great deals done on the golf course because it’s a great sport to be a part of. For my own game, I could really use some more tips!

Probably Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Phil Mickelson and myself. That would be pressure packed, but fun!

It’s a cool record to have, but all are meant to be broken. However at 19, I think it will last a bit. Lots of pride to be associated with that record, but since then my focus has been to win again. How excited are you about the new event at IMS, the Grand Prix of Indianapolis?

I’m thrilled! I have been a huge part of the design and build up of the event so I couldn’t be more excited to see it all come together. Everyone should really come out and watch. It’s totally different than the 500, but lots of fun! You drive for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. What’s it like having your dad and David Letterman as bosses?

Well it’s been fun! My dad is my hero and I have a lot of respect for him. Dave is one of the coolest most relaxed guys to be around. I really think we have a great team with a lot of potential! Your foundation’s focus is helping children with medical conditions which you attribute to your friendship with the late Paul Newman. How did he inﬂuence you in your philanthropic eﬀorts?

Paul has been the mentor who has most shaped my life. He is someone that no one can really say one bad thing about, and there’s not many people like that in this world. I love the guy dearly, and miss him every day.

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PRO TIP

Professionals share their secrets to improving your game

The Ruler Drill

Research Behind Drill:

2014 Indiana Section PGA Teacher of the Year Brad Fellers - The Fort Golf Course

Path accounts for 12% of ball direction and face angle accounts for 88% of ball direction

Purpose:

To work on Putter Face Control

Setup:

Use a three foot ruler (from Lowes) and place far end ten feet away from the hole.

Goal:

Putt ball off of ruler, without ball falling off the sides. Make 10 in a row. If you do not make 10 in a row, start over.

egin with a straight ten foot putt. Putt the ball off of the ruler and into the hole. If the ball falls off the ruler right or left, you know that it is a stroke issue, versus if a ball bounces offline. Oftentimes with drills you do not know whether or not a ball bounced offline or if you knocked it offline. Once you become comfortable with straight putts, start doing breaking putts. This teaches students that they have to start the ball away from the cup for it to have a chance to go in. There are four quadrants of putts: Uphill, downhill, left to right, and right to left. Typically students excel in three areas and struggle in one. This drill helps identify the quadrant that is the most difficult for you, and allows you to work harder in that area to become better.

Six Hour Practice Plan Complete 1 full practice cycle for every three times you play golf.

Putting 1 hour

Short Game

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RULES REVEALED

Replacement Value For years, Davis Love’s pre-shot routine on the putting green consisted, in part, of taking several practice strokes, during which the head of the putter would pass uncomfortably close to his ball. On the 71st hole of the 1997 Players Championship, he hit his tee shot to within four feet of the flagstick on the island green. In preparation for his birdie putt, he took his customary practice strokes, and the toe of his putter struck and moved his ball a few inches. Somewhat unnerved from having wasted an opportunity to make birdie and thinking that the stroke counted, he played the ball from its new position, two-putting to complete the hole. He then played the final hole and signed his scorecard, recording a four on the seventeenth.

Rules Question: Did Love correctly sign his scorecard?

Answer: No. According to Rule 18-2a, if a player causes his ball in play to move, he incurs a one-stroke penalty. A player also must replace the ball unless the ball moves “after the player has begun the stroke or the backward movement of the club for the stroke and the stroke is made.” In Love’s case, the ball did not move as a result of a stroke, it moved accidentally as the result of a practice stroke, and therefore had to be replaced. Because Love did not replace his ball, he incurred an additional one-shot penalty, meaning he took a five on the hole and incorrectly signed his scorecard, resulting in a disqualification and a loss of $91,000.

Trey Holland Trey Holland served as USGA President from 2000-2001, was chairman of the USGA Championship and Rules of Golf Committee, and a member of the USGA Executive Committee. He has officiated at 11 Masters Championships, 14 US Opens, 5 British Opens, and 5 PGA Championships. He was inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. Professionally Trey is a urologist with Urology of Indiana and has been in practice for 30 years. He has three daughters and lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Cheryl. IndianaGolf.org

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WHAT’S IN THE BAG? 2013 Indiana Section PGA Player of the Year Brett Melton, Country Club of Old Vincennes

Q&A

with Brett Melton To what do you attribute your successful season?

A Look Inside Brett’s Bag Woods and Hybrids Driver- Callaway Razr Fit 9.5 w/ Tour AD 8x shaft 3 wood- Callaway X-Hot w/ Adila Blue ATX-75x shaft 5 wood- Callaway X-Hot Pro 19 w/ Adila NV 75-x shaft 4 Hybrid- Callaway X-Hot Pro 22 w/ Adila NV 75-x shaft

I credit PGA Professional and Swing Coach Skip Pace for a lot of my success this season. What changes did Skip make to your swing?

Skip helped me work on my turn away from the ball, which allows me to get the club in a better position at the top. If I get my club in the slot at the top, I do not have to compensate with my hands at impact. I can just turn back and rotate through, taking “the hand” and my left hook completely out of my swing. What is your go-to shot under pressure?

Irons and Wedges 5 to PW- Callaway X-forged w/ X-100 Dynamic Gold 52-Callaway Mack Daddy 2 w/ X-100 Dynamic Gold 56-Callaway Mack Daddy 2 w/ X-100 Dynamic Gold 60-Callaway Mack Daddy 2 w/ X-100 Dynamic Gold

I wouldn’t say that I have a go-to shot necessarily, but under pressure I try to play away from trouble and lean on my short game to eliminate big numbers.

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Definitely my short game. I have never won a tournament without making putts.

What is your biggest strength?

How do you prepare for a tournament?

I mentally and physically prepare by getting to the golf course at least one hour early. This allows me plenty of time to get thoroughly stretched, hit several putts and range balls, and get equipment prepared and acclimated to the weather conditions that day. If I properly warm up, it allows me to mentally focus on the course and stay in the present. How do you measure success at a tournament?

I measure success by winning. As a player, I never leave a tournament 100% satisfied unless I’m holding the first place trophy. Every tournament has one successful player and then everyone else.

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GREAT GOLF HOLE

Great golf holes from around the state

Hillcrest Golf & Country Club Batesville, IN

No. 15 | par-4 | 355 yards

he most unique section of the club’s property is the tract of land that occupies most of what is the back nine today. The 15th hole is one that is particularly handsome. The tee is placed on a bluff high above the fairway. A narrow stream runs up the right side of the fairway, nestled in at the base of a primary ridge in the property. The green complex is placed right next to the stream, with the stream swinging out to front the green. Hurdzan’s team constructed a wood façade in front of the green complex which protects the putting green from the stream which requires the golfer to hit a high quality approach shot into the 15th green. The terrain is blessed with mature trees from tee to green, adding to the beauty of this challenging hole. Though only 355 yards, the hole requires two high quality shots to reach the putting green in regulation. A large tree, located between the fairway and the stream will penalize any tee shot that misses the fairway to the right. The green complex is best approached from the left side of the fairway. Hurdzan’s green complex is guarded by the stream in front and to the left, and is presented with five bunkers which start behind the green and wrap around to also guard the right side of the putting green. As a drive and pitch hole, the green also boasts several fun hole locations to further challenge the golfer. For a hole

Opened Architects Superintendent Director of Golf 14

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of this length, the golfer is certainly presented with an opportunity to make a birdie, but the possibility of disaster awaits the golfer with a misplaced drive or a less than accurate approach shot.

As you navigate your course through this strategic mid length par-4, you will have no doubt that you are playing yet another

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GREAT GOLFERS HAVE

GREAT GLUTES What do you think is the most important muscle in your golf swing? If you answer core, back, or arms, you’re thinking is in line with the majority of golfers, but you’re all wrong. It turns out the key to a great swing is the gluteus maximus, your butt. “Your glutes drive hip rotation and stabilize your spine through the entire golf swing,” says Dr. Todd Arnold, a Performance Medicine Physician and TPI Certified Instructor at St. Vincent Sports Performance. Arnold and fellow physician Patrick Kersey, also TPI Certified,

work with professional golfers around the world to get their bodies in the best shape to play the game. “Most amateur golfers have sedentary jobs, drive to the golf course, and head straight to the first tee,” says Kersey. “They haven’t prepared their bodies for golf.” Arnold and Kersey shared two exercises to get your glutes in shape for golf season. Both emphasized the importance to first wake-up a muscle group before trying to strengthen it.

Wake- up Leg Lock Bridge 1

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

Pull one knee up to your chest.

Push your shoulders and your heel into the ground while extending your hip into a bridge position.

Repeat 10-15 times per leg.

Strengthen Single Leg Bench Squat

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Assume your five iron stance.

Place your foot on a chair behind you. You want your knee and ankle at about the same height.

Squat straight down trying to get your opposite knee parallel to the floor, while keeping your knee directly over your toe.

Drive up from the heel back to starting position.

Do three sets of 10-15 per leg. If this becomes easy, add some weight in the hands in the form of dumbbells. IndianaGolf.org

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Help improve your most important piece of equipment: Your body.

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GOLF GOODS

Best gifts for the golfer in your life

With Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day just around the corner, what better way to show Mom and Dad you care, than surprising them with their favorite golf gift! Our 2014 PGA Merchandisers of the Year have compiled a list of gifts they recommend!

Chad Hutsell, Swan Lake Resort

Jason LePage, Broadmoor CC

Mark Todd, Winchester GC

BEST GIFTS

UNDER $50 Leather Headcover from Stich Golf at Broadmoor CC Headcovers come in an array of colors, and the Race Stripe and Victory stripe models are particularly appealing. Covers comes in sizes for Drivers, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids.

Two for One Apparel at Swan Lake Resort Swan Lake features t-shirt and hat combos, towel and hat combos, and hat and accessory combos. Logoed headwear from Nike is always a great choice in combination with an Ahead hat clip.

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Golf Lesson at Winchester Golf Club Spend an hour with a PGA Professional to improve your golf game. Often times a first lesson is the beginning of a great relationship, and a golfer is able to find a permanent instructor. This can also lead to a club fitting, which will definitely help a golfer improve his or her game.

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BEST GIFTS

UNDER $100 Team Related Apparel at Winchester Golf Club

Nike Outerwear at Swan Lake Resort Nike outerwear is fashionable, functional, versatile, and adaptable. At Swan Lake Resort, there are several styles and colors of outerwear to choose from. Help protect Mom and Dad from a windy, rainy day on the course!

Whether you are looking for Colts, IU, Purdue, or Ohio State gear, you can find this at Winchester GC. Winchester has team-related golf bags, golf shirts, pullovers, sweatshirts and more. Mom and Dad are bound to like a golf item with their favorite team’s logo!

E4 Garment by Peter Millar at Broadmoor CC On cool and breezy days, there is no better way to combat the elements than with an E4 garment by Peter Millar. The Elements line of performance pieces from Millar are not only comprised of the best technical fabrics, but are also of the highest fashion. A quarter zip pullover makes for the perfect gift!

BEST GIFTS

UNDER $250 Skycaddie Touch at Winchester GC Preloaded with 34,000 maps, ready-to-play worldwide, the Skycaddie Touch makes for the perfect gift. This touchscreen device is glove-friendly, sunlight readable, and glare resistant. It is also Bluetooth enabled, smartphone compatible, and features NEW “OnDemand” HD course graphics inspired by TOUR yardage books.

A Club Fitting at Swan Lake Resort Swan Lake Resort is recognized as a Golf Digest Top 100 National Clubfitter. If you are thinking about an equipment purchase for Mom or Dad, but are unsure about exactly what to get, a club fitting is a great gift. You can buy a fitting for one club, a grouping of clubs, or the whole bag. Today’s fitting technology uses Trackman Launch Monitors which are specifically designed to find the best equipment possible for the player.

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The Club Glove Burst Proof Travel Bag The Club Glove Burst Proof Travel Bag is a premium fitted, collapsible bag that is sized to perfectly fit most stand and carry bags. Built from high-quality, water-resistant nylon makes for a strong, durable, and long-lasting travel bag. Broadmoor personalizes bags with their club logo and members’ names or initials to make it easier to spot coming off of the luggage belt.

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GROWTH OF THE GAME

What’s in a name? Growth of the Game. Player Development. Golf 2.0. Over the last 10 years, the giants of the golf industry have spent millions of dollars on research to develop a myriad of programs to combat the greatest threat facing the future of the game; retaining and attracting new players. Regardless of the catchy name each new initiative has been given, the goal remains the same; get more people on the golf course. At the height of the golf craze in the United States, more than 30 million people counted themselves a ‘golfer’. Today, that number hovers closer to 25 million. Indiana has not been spared by the migration of people away from the game either. As the administrator of the USGA-approved handicap system in the state, the Indiana Golf Office saw a drop of more than 18,000 golfers from our handicap system over a 10 year period. “There’s no question that the game has taken a hit over 20

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the last several years,” said Indiana Golf Office Executive Director Mike David. “Indiana has been hit very hard. We built a lot of golf courses expecting the game to continue its rapid growth. When the growth didn’t come, we were stuck, and still are, with too many courses and not enough players. We have got to work to get more players to the game and to get existing players to play more golf.” What many don’t realize is the economic impact the game has. Over 21,000 Hoosiers have jobs related to the golf industry which accounts for $530.7 million of wage income. What about all the nonprofit organizations who hold golf outings every year to raise money? The total amount of charitable giving attributed to the game of golf in Indiana approached $42.3 million in 2008. There are hundreds of nonprofits around the state who rely on golfers to accomplish their organizational goals. In total, golf had a direct economic impact of $1.7 billion in the Hoosier state. IndianaGolf.org

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Bottom line is, golf plays an important role in Indiana’s overall economic health. What’s the Answer? The easy part was identifying the problems that led to our drop in numbers; the 2008 recession, overbuilding golf courses, slow play, degree of difficulty, and more competition in youth sports. Recessions and private industry are out of the control of the Indiana Golf Office, so we have chosen to focus on new golfers and youth programs. Through the research and development of the PGA of America and under the direction of the Indiana Section PGA and the Indiana Golf Foundation, Indiana has three programs geared toward new golfers and youth. Focusing on kids, no program has experienced rapid growth in the last two years like PGA Junior Golf League. PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is golf’s answer to baseball and soccer leagues. Designed to make golf more social and less intimidating, Junior League Golf is a team vs. team competition in structured leagues. The program is for kids 13 and under and provides just the right amount of competition but in a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke play competition. During the PGA Junior League’s inaugural 2013 season here, Indiana had 60 teams, with two teams advancing to Regionals in Chicago, and one team who competed for the National Championship at TPC Supgarloaf in Duluth, GA. Because of the immediate success of Indiana’s program, the Indiana Section PGA was named the Co-PGA Junior League Section of the Year, an honor shared with the Middle Atlantic Section, at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. For adults interested in learning to play golf, locating a Get Golf Ready program in their community is a great option. Get Golf Ready (GGR) is designed to teach beginners in five short lessons everything they need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence. PGA Professionals conduct the lessons so in addition to learning the basics, you will be guided onto the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting. Through Junior League and GGR, PGA Professionals take the opportunity to discuss TEE IT FORWARD with new golfers. TEE IT FORWARD encourages all golfers to play the course at a length that is aligned with their average driving distance. By playing from forward tees, amateur golfers have the chance to play the course at the same relative distance as a touring professional would over 18 holes. The playing field is leveled by giving golfers the opportunity to play from distances that are properly aligned with their abilities. With more golfers hitting approach shots with 6- and 7-irons instead of hybrids IndianaGolf.org

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Junior League Indiana has set lofty goals for its 2014 PGA Junior League aiming for more than 100 teams. Ben Weaver, PGA Member and Assistant Coach of Team Indy 2, led his team to a 5th place finish at the PGA Junior League National Finals. “As the season progressed, we noticed the amount of new friends our players made among their teammates,” Weaver said. “We did not necessarily see dramatic changes in the players’ abilities, but format allowed for many more players to be competitive.” With the intent to bring a “little league” atmosphere to a typically individually based sport, PGA Junior League Golf provides just the right amount of competition for boys and girls ages 13 and under. The program features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. “Advancing to the National Championship was a fascinating experience,” Weaver said. “The level of dedication of all the people involved, from the players and parents to the PGA Professionals and PGA Junior League staff, was impressive to say the least. We hope to make it back to the finals again next year.” To find a PGA Junior League program in your area, visit http://www.pgajrleaguegolf.com/ or ask your local PGA Professional.

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and long irons, their chances for enjoyment increase. Also, playing from forward tees should result in fewer overall shots, shorter distance traveled on each hole, and potentially, fewer lost balls.

Foundation takes great pride in all of our professional players, it has never been the goal of our programs. Gaining more golfers, no matter what score they post, is the end game.

All three of these programs also work to combat the biggest annoyance to avid golfers; slow play. By teaching new golfers (kids and adults) the importance of playing ‘Ready Golf’, choosing a yardage that is suitable to their game, and time management on the golf course, we chip away at the slow play problem.

So in 2001, the Foundation went a step further by building the Gongaware Golf Academy in Franklin. A first class teaching facility that hosts four day-three night camps for aspiring junior golfers, the Academy generates the kids’ excitement for the game and then directs juniors to PGA Professionals in their communities who can further hone their skills.

Continued Growth Working in conjunction with the Indiana Section PGA’s programs, the Indiana Golf Foundation focus has always been squarely on junior golf opportunities dating back to 1987 when the Indiana Junior Golf Tour was established. From a quiet start with 300 kids competing in 15 tournaments, the Junior Tour has grown into one of the most successful junior tournament programs in the country with 1,500 kids and more than 75 annual tournaments. This year, the Indiana Junior Tour counts 350 alumni playing on collegiate rosters. “The Indiana Junior Golf Program was such a fun and instrumental part of my development and significantly aided in my success,” says Patrick Rodgers, a junior at Stanford University and the current number one amateur golfer in the world. “Growing up, I always looked forward to the spring and summer events. I am very proud to be an Indiana golfer.” Rodgers announced in March he would turn professional after this year’s NCAA Championship. And while the

TEE IT FORWARD Introduced in 2011, TEE IT FORWARD is a joint initiative between the USGA and The PGA of America that encourages players to play from a set of tees bested suited to their driving distance. In addition to providing more enjoyment for golfers, teeing it forward also can be one of the most important steps that golfers take in improving pace of play.

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The Foundation knew there were still thousands of kids throughout the state to be reached. At about the same time, The First Tee approached the Foundation about starting a chapter in Central Indiana. The program was an immediate success, and when The First Tee realized the demand for programming statewide, proposed the Foundation become the first entity to manage a statewide First Tee chapter. On January 1, 2013, The First Tee of Indiana was born. Starting in elementary schools by introducing kids to golf during physical education classes, The First Tee of Indiana can move kids into different skill levels of programming at golf facilities to keep them interested and engaged in golf. PGA Professionals can provide additional lessons, encourage kids to attend Academy sessions, or even play in competitive tournaments in the Indiana Junior Golf Program. In 2014, Indiana kids will have the opportunity to test their golf skills for a chance to compete at Augusta National Golf Club. The Drive, Chip and Putt (DCP) Championship is a

This chart is a guideline to help golfers align their average driving distance with the course length best suited to their abilities. Driver Distance

Recommended 18-Hole Yardages

275

6,700 - 6,900

250

6,200 - 6,400

225

5,800 - 6,000

200

5,200 - 5,400

175

4,400 - 4,600

150

3,500 - 3,700

125

2,800 - 3,000

100

2,100 - 2,300

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national skills competition for kids 7 to 15 years of age. Modeled after the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick Program, DCP was created by the Masters Tournament Foundation, the USGA, and the PGA of America to promote interest and participation in the game.

GET GOLF READY Richard Hamrlik, the Sales and Marketing Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in Lafayette, went through the Get Golf Ready program to relearn the game of golf as an adult. “I played a lot when I was younger and this really helped me get back into it,” Hamrlik said. “The program is great for someone who has never played or someone who wants to get back into the game and improve. Dan Ross (The PGA Professional at Birck Boilermaker GC) and the other instructors did a great job with the classes. Their knowledge was priceless and I would definitely recommend the program to others.”

“Drive, Chip and Putt was a collaboration between the USGA, the Masters Foundation, and the PGA of America,” said Ted Bishop, PGA of America President. “There had been a model for drive, chip and putt for a while and our three groups put their collective heads together and we all got behind the program. We were really excited to see that 15,600 kids tried to qualify for the Championship at Augusta National this year. In 2014, the program will expand to all 50 states in all 41 PGA sections. We expect to see around 50,000 kids from across the US participate in the program.” Indiana will be joining the Drive, Chip and Putt initiative this year, conducting 13 local qualifying events around the state this summer.

If you are an adult who is interested in learning how to play golf, but do not have hours to spend on lessons, Get Golf Ready is the program for you! Get Golf Ready is designed to teach adults everything they need to know to be able to play golf in just a few sessions. PGA and LPGA Professionals show participants that there are lots of ways to play by combining fun, friends and fitness. Visit www.playgolfamerica.com to find a Get Golf Ready program in your area.

What will success look like? Success of all these programs will be difficult to measure over the long-term. Research shows many juniors, even most collegiate golfers, will take a break from the game in their 20s as they start careers and families. Our hope is the juniors we are reaching today will remember their experiences so when their children reach the age to participate in sports, PGA Junior League or The First Tee will be how they introduce their kids to the game. In turn, it will re-engage the parents in a sport they love.

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GOLF GETAWAYS

A passion for golf where ever you travel

FIRST CLASS GOLF ON THE

CANADIAN COAST

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n a tiny town on the northwestern shore of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia (New Scotland), something amazing happened. After years of longing for the possibility of seaside golf in Inverness and enduring several near misses in pursuit of this goal, Canada’s only true links course, Cabot Links, opened for play in the summer of 2012. Built on reclaimed mine land left after the industry pulled out of the village in the 1950’s, the golf course and lodge have breathed new life into this charming little town in one of the most beautiful regions of Nova Scotia. Though Nova Scotia certainly meets the definition of remote golf, getting there is arguably less painful than a trip to the west coast of the United States. From Indianapolis with a short stop in New York, your flight will arrive in Halifax two hours later and Cabot Links is a three hour drive, but the views are worth it. In the final few miles the road approaches the western coast of Cape Breton and the road winds through the hilly terrain approaching the village of Inverness, giving the traveler an amazing view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence with Cabot’s handsome links hugging the shore. It looks like it’s been there for decades. Cabot Links was the brain child of Canadian Ben CowanDewar, who partnered with erstwhile golf developer Mike Keiser (Bandon Dunes) to make this dream a reality. The course opened in July of 2012 to rave reviews and debuted on the 2013 Golf Digest Magazine Top 100 Courses in the World list at #42! One might ask how such a new golf 24

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course can crash a party as prestigious as the best 100 golf courses on the planet. The answer is driven by one basic theme; a fantastic setting for golf. Some of the greatest golf courses in the world are seaside courses including Cypress Point (California), Royal County Down (Northern Ireland), The Old Course at St. Andrews (Scotland), and Pebble Beach Golf Links (California). There’s just something about playing golf along the shore that has inspired golfers for centuries. Cabot Links was designed by Canadian born Rod Whitman, whose golf roots grow through Indiana soil. Whitman served as construction superintendent for Pete Dye on the early 1980’s renovation of Crooked Stick Golf Club, and in fact worked with Mr. Dye on various construction projects for the better part of a decade. Though Whitman has a design style all his own, there are definitely hints of Dye’s influence at Cabot Links. This is yet another illustration of the far reaching influence on golf architecture by Indiana’s own Pete Dye. Whitman’s course begins gently enough with the first hole playing 385 yards downhill, with the architect wasting no time highlighting the amazing ocean views the golfer will enjoy during the round. In addition, in full view from the first tee at Cabot is Margaree Island, which will remind golfers who have visited Scotland’s famed Turnberry links of the Ailsa Craig. IndianaGolf.org

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Perhaps the best hole on the front nine is the par-4, fourth hole. The fourth hole, which turns back to the north, the second change of direction in the first 4 holes, reveals its deleterious teeth immediately. The tee box is situated in a hollow, with the fairway located on ground 20-25 feet above the level of the tee. A nasty bunker complex is cut into the ridge separating the tee box from the fairway. A well struck tee shot leaves the golfer with a mid to short iron into the wildest green complex on the property. The 4th green is double shared with number 13. Playing approach shots into the 4th and 13th holes at Cabot is a truly thrilling experience due to the unbridled undulations in this putting green. After the 4th, the front nine takes the golfer back to the clubhouse with the 5th green just a few hundred feet from the clubhouse allowing for a few “emergency” holes to be played before sundown for golfers wanting more, and then back to the south again as the par-5 sixth and the par-3 seventh hug the eastern border of the property. The 330 yard eighth is a classic drivable (if you dare) par-4, played to the west, directly toward the sea. The elevated eighth tee provides one of the most beautiful views on the property. The eighth demands the golfer’s full attention however because a tee shot that misses the fairway will likely bring bogey or worse. Cabot is unique in that it has five par-3 holes. Though all are strong holes, tenth is the strongest. Playing 180 yards, and built neatly into a hillside at the corner of the property, the tenth requires an accurate approach shot but repeats a Whitman theme of convincing the golfer that there is less room to play than there actually is. The charming fourteenth is the 4th of Cabot’s five one shot holes. This is the shortest of the one shot holes at Cabot, playing a mere 100 yards, down the hill, directly toward the shore. It is reminiscent of the famous par-3 seventh at Pebble Beach, with the day’s wind conditions dictating that the golfer may hit anything from a long iron to a wedge. The fifteenth and sixteenth at Cabot Links turn the golfer back to the north, and play right along the beach. Both of these handsome two shot holes provide the golfer with plenty of challenge. The fifteenth is shorter at 415 yards, and begs the golfer to play the tee shot out to the right, away from the shore, where there is more room. However, the strategic merits of a tee shot played closer to the shore rewards the golfer with a much better angle to approach the “ inverted L” shaped green complex. The sixteenth is longer, playing 455 yards, down to an attractive green complex perched above the beach at the far north end of

the property. Whitman has utilized a gully in front of this green which will feed poorly struck shots down toward the beach. The ideal approach shot on the sixteenth is a draw that utilizes the firm and fast playing conditions to bounce a shot onto the putting green.

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The amenities at Cabot match the splendor of the golf course. Designed by award-winning Nova Scotia architect Susan Fitgerald, the 48 room Lodge at Cabot Links is located just steps away from the first tee. The dining experience at Cabot is also first rate, with a golfer’s choice of the formal dining room, the Cabot bar and grill (with the appealing Cabot bar deck, located outside and less than 200 feet from the eighteenth green), and The Cabot Public House, nestled between the lodge and the main thoroughfare in Inverness. What is sure to make Cabot Links one of the most appealing golf destinations in the world is the news of a second golf course being built, a couple of miles up the shore, to the north of the first course. The second course is being built by the formidable golf design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and the land they have been given is surely some of the best they have had the privilege with which to work. The property, also on the shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, is located at a point on the shore where massive cliffs exist. The rest of the property is comprised of dunes land and forest areas, with plenty of elevation changes, sure to bring out Mr. Coore and Mr. Crenshaw’s creativity. Having a second course at Cabot, scheduled to open for play in 2015, will make this a must visit golf destination. Indeed, when the dog days of our Indiana summers arrive, why not head north to Nova Scotia where the humidity is low and the temperatures are in the high 70’s and low 80’s.

To learn more about Cabot Links, check out their website at www.cabotlinks.com, or contact the resort by phone at 902.258.4653. IndianaGolf.org

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THE 19TH HOLE

The best food at the best golf courses

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elieve it or not, the most spirited conversations among the Indiana Golf Office staff occur when discussing food. In the off-season, lunch discussion begins around 8:45 a.m. and can generate no fewer than 10 emails debating the merits of the choices thrown out for the day. Since many of us spend our summers running tournaments at golf courses around the state, we consider ourselves aficionados on golf course cuisine; the good, the bad, and the ugly. With this kind of knowledge, we felt it was our responsibility to devote a few pages in each issue of iGolf Indiana to our favorite 19th holes. For the past two years, the Golf Office staff has kicked off our season in French Lick for the Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Division 1 Golf Championships. In its third and final year at French Lick, we felt homage should be paid to Hagen’s Club House at The Donald Ross Course. Named after Hall of Famer Walter Hagen who won the 1924 PGA Championship on the Donald Ross Course at French Lick, Hagen’s can accommodate your palate no matter what time of day you arrive.

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IGO staffers have a love affair with breakfast sandwiches and Hagen’s feeds it. The egg and cheese are standard but you can choose the pork product of your choice; ham, sausage or bacon, and whether to bookend it with toast or a biscuit. Go for the biscuit. You won’t regret it. If you’re grabbing lunch at the turn, your choices are plentiful. Disclaimer, you will probably never see a recommendation for hotdogs or deli sandwiches in this article. As a group, we have consumed more than our fair share of both items at golf courses over the years. New employee and annual intern training cover the importance of never choosing a hot dog or deli sandwich if another option is available because there will be many times each summer when those are your only options. Since we do eat on the move, sandwiches and wraps are the go-to. Both the Grilled Chicken Wrap and the Pulled BBQ Pork earned high marks from our staff, and of course you can’t go wrong choosing the Pork Tenderloin. This is Indiana after all!

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Photo Courtesy of French Lick Resort

Since many of us spend our summers running tournaments at golf courses around the state, we consider ourselves aficionados on golf course cuisine; the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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What makes Hagen’s stand out amongst other clubhouses is that it is open for dinner, which is necessary so you can enjoy the unbelievable ribs. There are other delicious items on the menu; fish & chips and the bacon wrapped filet to name a few, but the ribs are not to be missed. Luckily, French Lick is always an overnight trip for most everyone so you can hit Hagen’s up the night before a tournament. Unfortunately, ribs were not meant to be eaten on the go and therefore off limits for lunch during tournaments. Also, you do lose a bit of credibility when making a ruling while wearing a rib bib covered in bbq sauce. No matter what meal you enjoy at Hagen’s, save room for the Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Each strawberry is overflowing with cheesecake filling with a heaping pile of whipped cream in the middle of the plate to dollop on the top. What makes these little pieces of heaven complete perfection is they are bite size so they can be enjoyed in a golf cart.

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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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IGA

Apr 10, 2014 Apr 21, 2014 Apr 28, 2014 May 5, 2014 May 7, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 13 - May 14, 2014 May 19 - May 20, 2014 May 29, 2014 Jun 16, 2014 Jun 20, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014

Indiana PGA Mid-Am Pro Am Indiana PGA Tournament Series #1 Indiana PGA Southern Open IGF Invitational US Open Local Qualifier US Open Local Qualifier Indiana PGA Senior Open Indiana PGA Indianapolis Open Indiana PGA Pro Am Indiana PGA Northern Open US Senior Open Qualifier Cobblestone Indiana Open Qualifier Tippecanoe CC Indiana Open Qualifier Heartland Xing Indiana Open Qualifier Quail Crossing Indiana Open Qualifier Elbel Park Indiana Open Qualifier United Leasing Qualifier

Jun 24, 2014 Jun 29 - Sep 22, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 Jul 7 - Jul 10, 2014 Jul 21, 2014 Jul 28, 2014 Jul 30, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Aug 4 - Aug 5, 2014 Aug 11 - Aug 12, 2014 Aug 18 - Aug 19, 2014 Aug 21, 2014 Aug 25, 2014 Sep 8, 2014 Sep 18 - Sep 19, 2014 Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2014

Legends GC Indiana Open Qualifier Indiana PGA Four Ball Indiana PGA Monticello Open Indiana Open Championship Indiana PGA Pro-Assistant Indiana PGA Tournament Series #2 Indiana PGA Pro Lady IGA-PGA Challenge Cup IGA-PGA Senior Challenge Cup Indiana PGA Assistant Championship Indiana PGA Senior Championship Indiana PGA Professionals Championship Indiana PGA Pro-Pres/Pro-Super Indiana PGA Tournament Series #3 Indiana PGA Four Man Team Indiana PGA Team Championship Indiana PGA Las Vegas Pro Am

Apr 6 - Apr 7, 2014 Apr 17 - Apr 18, 2014 Apr 28, 2014 May 5, 2014 May 7, 2014 May 9 - May 10, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 13 - May 14, 2014 May 16 - May 17, 2014 May 18, 2014 May 19 - May 20, 2014 May 30, 2014 May 30, 2014 May 30, 2014 May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 Jun 1, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 Jun 10 - Jun 13, 2014 Jun 16, 2014 Jun 20, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 23, 2014 Jun 24, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 Jul 7 - Jul 10, 2014 Jul 13, 2014 Jul 14, 2014 Jul 22 - Jul 25, 2014 Jul 27, 2014

IGA Mid-Am Team Championship IGA Senior Team Championship Indiana PGA Southern Open IGF Invitational US Open Local Qualifier IGA Tournament of Champions US Open Local Qualifier Indiana PGA Senior Open IGA Four Ball IGA Stroke Play Series #1 Indiana PGA Indianapolis Open Briar Ridge Qualifier (District 3) Forest Hills Qualifier (District 7) Rolling Hills Qualifier (District 10) Elbel Park Qualifier (District 4) IU Qualifier (District 9) Rock Hollow Qualifier (District 2) Bear Slide Qualifier (District 1) Brookwood Qualifier (District 5) Player's Club Qualifier (District 6) Harrison Lake Qualifier (District 8) Kampen GC Qualifier (District 11 & 12) Indiana Amateur Championship Indiana PGA Northern Open US Senior Open Qualifier Cobblestone Indiana Open Qualifier Tippecanoe CC Indiana Open Qualifier Heartland Xing Indiana Open Qualifier Quail Crossing Indiana Open Qualifier Elbel Park Indiana Open Qualifier Legends GC Indiana Open Qualifier Indiana PGA Monticello Open Indiana Open Championship IGA Stroke Play Series #2 US Amateur Qualifier IGA Match Play Championship IGA-PGA Father Son

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Covered Bridge Prairie View French Lick- Donald Ross Crooked Stick GC The Hawthorns South Bend Morris Park Highland Rock Hollow Purdue Kampen Course Brickyard Crossing Cobblestone Tippecanoe Heartland Crossing Quail Crossing GC Elbel Park Legends GC- M/R French Lick- Donald Ross Legends GC- M/R Otter Creek GC- NW Tippecanoe Otter Creek GC- NW Honeywell Rock Hollow Ulen Brickyard Crossing Brickyard Crossing Brickyard Crossing Ulen Prairie View Purdue Kampen Course Warren GC at Notre Dame Highland Kokomo CC Paiute GC - Wolf Paiute GC - Snow Mountain Harrison Lake Maple Creek French Lick- Donald Ross Crooked Stick GC The Hawthorns Fox Prairie GC- EC South Bend Morris Park Forest Hills Otter Creek GC- NW Highland Briar Ridge Forest Hills Rolling Hills Elbel Park Indiana University GC - C Rock Hollow Bear Slide Brookwood Players Club @ Woodland T Harrison Lake Purdue Kampen Course Purgatory Purdue Kampen Course Brickyard Crossing Cobblestone Tippecanoe Heartland Crossing Quail Crossing GC Elbel Park Legends GC- M/R Tippecanoe Otter Creek GC- NW Brickyard Crossing Warren GC at Notre Dame Legends GC- M/R Delaware

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IGA

IWGA

Jul 31, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Aug 14 - Aug 15, 2014 Aug 17, 2014 Aug 27 - Aug 29, 2014 Aug 27 - Aug 29, 2014 Sep 4 - Sep 5, 2014 Sep 4 - Sep 5, 2014 Sep 21, 2014 Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2014

IGA-PGA Challenge Cup IGA-PGA Senior Challenge Cup IGA Mid-Amateur Championship IGA Stroke Play Series #3 IGA Senior Match Play Championship IGA Super Senior Match Play Championship IGA Senior Amateur Championship IGA Super Senior Amateur IGA Stroke Play Series #4 Indiana PGA Las Vegas Pro Am

Brickyard Crossing Brickyard Crossing Tippecanoe Lake Rock Hollow Hillview Hillview Meshingomesia Meshingomesia Delaware Paiute GC - Wolf Paiute GC - Snow Mountain

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Heartland Crossing Hillview Tippecanoe Otter Creek GC- NW

Junior Jun 1, 2014

Girls Team Championship Jun 2, 2014 Hillview CC- JR Tour Jun 3, 2014 Westwood- JR Tour Jun 4, 2014 Forest Hills- JR Tour Jun 5, 2014 Dye Course- Prep Jun 6, 2014 Kokomo American Legion- JR Tour Jun 9 - Jun 11, 2014 Girls State Junior Championship Jun 12, 2014 Etna Acres- JR Tour Jun 12, 2014 Seymour CC- Prep Jun 12, 2014 USGA Girls Junior Am Qualifier Jun 13, 2014 CC of Old VincennesJR Tour Jun 13, 2014 Forest Park- Prep Jun 16, 2014 Tippecanoe CC- JR Tour Jun 16, 2014 Zollner- JR Tour Jun 17, 2014 Christmas Lake- JR Tour Jun 18, 2014 Shadowood- JR Tour Jun 18, 2014 Pebble Brook- JR Tour Jun 19, 2014 Cascades- JR Tour Jun 19, 2014 CC of Terre Haute- JR Tour Jun 19, 2014 USGA Junior Am Qualifier Jun 20, 2014 Bear Chase- JR Tour Jun 20, 2014 Chippendale- Prep Jun 22 - Jun 23, 2014 Northern Junior Masters Jun 23, 2014 Otis Park- JR Tour Jun 24, 2014 Marion Elks- JR Tour Jun 24, 2014 Plymouth CC- JR Tour Jun 25 - Jun 26, 2014 Age Group Championship Jun 30, 2014 Meshingomesia- JR Tour Jun 30, 2014 Round Barn- JR Tour Jul 1, 2014 Deer Creek- JR Tour Jul 1, 2014 Greensburg CC- JR Tour Jul 1, 2014 Boys State QualifierThe Brassie Jul 2, 2014 Boys State QualifierChestnut Hills Jul 2, 2014 Boys State QualifierHarrison Hills Jul 2, 2014 Valley Links- Prep Jul 3, 2014 Boys State QualifierQuail Crossing Jul 3, 2014 Boys State QualifierMaple Creek

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Jul 14, 2014

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Aug 4, 2014

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Sultan's Run GC Hawks Tail GC Ulen Country Oaks Maplecrest Kokomo CC Black Squirrel Fall Creek GC Honeywell Bloomington Bloomington Cascades GC- Q/P Morningstar Hickory Hills Bear Slide Fox Prairie Dye's Walk CC The Brassie Brookwood Wooded View Bridgewater GC - East Players Club @ Woodland T Sunrise Foxcliff Cozy Acres GC McMillen Park Valley View GC A.J. Thatcher Purgatory Tipton Municipal Harrison Hills GC Plymouth Rock Crestview GC - Champ CC of Old Vincennes Round Barn at Mill Creek Southern Dunes GC American Legion

Maple Creek

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Parent Child Camp #1 Short Game Camp #1 Co-Ed Camp #1 Girls High School Team Camp #1 All Girls Camp #1 Co-Ed Camp #2 Midwest FCA Camp

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All Boys Camp #1 Co-Ed Camp #3 Co-Ed Camp #4 Girls High School Team Camp #2 Co-Ed Camp #5 Parent Child Camp #2

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FINAL WORD

The New Team Game PGA Junior League Golf By Mike David

t’s a familiar sight. Kids running around in uniforms with numbers on their backs playing on a team. Whether it is a Saturday morning, a Sunday afternoon or after school, this is a familiar sight around the Country. And, up until 2013 these kids were more than likely playing soccer or baseball or basketball. Well, there is a new team game in town these days. It is PGA Junior League Golf. That’s right, golf. PGA Junior League Golf is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 13 and under. PGA Junior League Golf features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. This is a great way to get kids involved in the game.

And it has taken Indiana by storm!

“There is a new team game in town these days. It is PGA Junior League Golf” Junior League Golf launched as a pilot program in 2011, with teams competing in four select markets: Atlanta, Tampa, Dallas, and San Diego. Indiana was not involved. In 2012, PGA Jr. League Golf saw close to 2000 participants on over 120 teams in more than 20 select markets. Again, no Indiana involvement in PGA Junior League Golf. In 2013, PGA Jr. League Golf expanded to markets across the United States including 32 of the 41 PGA of America Sections. Nearly 9,000 participants on over 740 teams across North America participated. Junior League Golf was introduced to junior golfers from throughout the state of Indiana. PGA Professionals from across Indiana responded by forming 60 teams. That total allowed the Indiana Section PGA to tie for the most teams in the country and be named Co-PGA Junior League 30

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Section of the Year along with the Mid Atlantic PGA. The award was presented at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January. The 2013 season culminated with 6 Regional Champions (teams from Georgia, California, Texas, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Indiana) competing for the National Championship at TPC Sugarloaf in Atlanta. Team Georgia emerged victorious to bring the 2013 season to a close. For Indiana to go from not being part of the pilot program in 2011 or 2012 to one of the top performers in 2013, including sending a team to the National Championship, really comes as no surprise. Indiana has always been a hotbed for junior golf. The Indiana Junior Golf Tour annually sees over 1,300 participants in the 70+ events that are offered and currently there are over 350 former Indiana Junior Tour participants who are on collegiate golf rosters. In addition, Indiana is one of only a few The First Tee statewide chapters in the Country. To date, over 10,000 kids are being reached in Indiana through The First Tee’s National Schools Program. The National School Program and The First Tee Programming will be introduced to Columbus area youth in 2014. The key to Indiana’s success in PGA Junior League Golf is largely due to the support that the program has received from the Indiana Section PGA Board of Directors and PGA Professionals from around the State of Indiana. Being quick to promote and support junior golf initiatives the PGA Professionals from throughout the state saw the tremendous value of this program and encouraged their junior golfers to sign up for this new program. PGA Junior League is the perfect developmental program because of the team aspect that is involved. A scramble format is used making it a comfortable introduction to competition for kids who otherwise might be intimidated by playing in a golf tournament and posting a score. The concept of PGA Junior League is to introduce the game of IndianaGolf.org

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golf to kids in a fun, non-threatening environment.

world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

League Golf, LLC is the operating company of PGA Junior League Golf. The company was created in 2011 with a mission to create and operate grassroots, recreational team and league programs for golfers of all ages. The objective is to deliver a portfolio of offerings that grow the game of golf through regularly scheduled participation with teams.

By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.

The PGA of America saw the value of this start-up program and immediately decided that it would be a great partnership. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through

Always seen as an individual game, PGA Junior League Golf is changing the perception of the sport and bringing a whole new generation of kids to the game.

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TEACHING LIFE LESSONS

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INDIANA GOLF FOUNDATION Most often we join groups for the beneﬁts and privileges we receive. An Indiana Golf Foundation membership is not that kind of membership. Our members renew each year because of the beneﬁts their membership dollars provide to junior golfers around the state. • • • • •

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As a member, your gift directly provides the funding for all the programs of the Indiana Golf Foundation/The First Tee of Indiana.

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