Welcome to the Michigan PGA

WELCOME MICHIGAN PGA SECTION

WELCOME

“On behalf of the Michigan PGA Board and Staff, I want to welcome you as a new member to our Section and congratulate you on achieving your goal of PGA Membership. We are thrilled that you call Michigan home and that your golf journey will continue to expand here in the Mitten state. As a member of our Section, you have the opportunity to engage and learn by participating in Chapter and Section events and networking with fellow professionals. I always say that you get more out of your membership when you put more into it. So, with over 25 tournaments each season, several in-person meetings, and chances to volunteer at the Chapter or Section level, you are never short on ways to make the most of your membership. I can’t thank you enough for choosing to become a PGA Member, and I encourage you to become engaged in any way you can. Please reach out to your Chapter and Section leaders. We’re always a phone call, text, or email away and are willing to support you through every step of your journey.”

"On behalf of the entire staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Michigan PGA! Please call on us with any questions or concerns as we want to make sure your experience in the Section is as enjoyable as possible. This flipbook will give you a lot of information and hopefully a good understanding of how we are structured. You will find many opportunities to participate and network with your peers, such as Chapter and Section tournaments, committees, meetings, seminars, etc. We are here to help make your career as successful and rewarding as possible, and encourage you to be an active Member of the Section as new ideas and insights are always welcomed. Thank you for your dedication to the game, and we look forward to your contributions to the Michigan golf community."

Stephanie Jennings President, Michigan PGA Section

Kevin Helm Executive Director, Michigan PGA Section

ABOUT US

THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN PGA SECTION:

SERVE THE MEMBERS & GROW THE GAME

By so doing, we elevate the standards of the professional’s vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the individual member, stimulate interest in the game of golf, and promote the overall vitality of the game in our local communities.

Although the Section maintains a close working relationship with the PGA of America, the Michigan PGA is governed by its own board and committee structure of PGA Professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to lead at their local level.

Founded in 1922, we are comprised of approximately 800 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 380 Michigan golf facilities. Today, the Michigan PGA is 11th largest of 41 PGA Sections and is ranked #2 in total number of golf courses.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephanie Jennings, PGA President

Dan Urban, PGA Vice-President

Dean Kolstad, PGA Honorary President

Gull Lake Country Club

Jeff Rachar, PGA Secretary Oakland University

Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort

John Lindert, PGA PGA of America President Country Club of Lansing

Scott Ashley, PGA

Brian Corwin, PGA At-Large Director

Katke Golf Course - Ferris State University

Northern Chapter President Lakeside Links

Ron Beurmann, PGA Senior Organization President Country Club of Jackson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Randy White, PGA

At-Large Director

West Ottawa Golf Course

Josh Fryer, PGA

Eastern Chapter President

Franklin Hills Country Club

Kevin McKinley, PGA

At-Large Director

First Tee of Northern Michigan

Chris Moore, PGA

Logan Simmonds, PGA

John Seltzer, PGA

Kelly Kuhlman, PGA

Growth of the Game Chair

Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club

Ward Sutton, PGA

At-Large Director

Kent Country Club

SECTION STAFF

PGA OF AMERICA STAFF

Todd Smith, PGA PGA of America Career Consultant

"On behalf of our department, I would like to welcome you to the area, and if you are a newly elected member, congratulations on this accomplishment. As your Career Consultant, I would like to invite you to contact me at any time should you have any questions or need any assistance with your current or future employment. We are also asking you to complete your Job Preferences & fill out your compensation profile on pga.org. Please familiarize yourself with the employment-related information contained on PGA.org. This can be very helpful as you progress through your current positions or if you make another transition. Remember, if you are looking for something specific on PGA.org, use the search bar provided or contact me for assistance (tsmith@pgahq.com). I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors within your career. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for any assistance I can provide."

“Welcome to the Michigan PGA Section! I look forward to partnering with you as your Player Engagement Consultant. The Michigan PGA Section Staff and I work closely together to assist you with all of your Coaching and Player Engagement needs. I encourage you to reach out to me at srice@pgahq.com, to learn more about PGA Jr. League, PGA Family Golf, or PGA Coach and how to utilize and discover new opportunities for growth at your facility to achieve your goals."

Stacey Rice-Dorman, PGA PGA of America Player Engagement Consultant North Central Region

SPRING & FALL MEETINGS:

We begin and end the season with membership meetings where we conduct Section business and network with fellow members.

TEACHING & COACHING SUMMIT:

We host this event every other year with instructors from across the country.

Education Communication

We send biweekly newsletters via email to keep you up to date with what's happening in the Section.

TOURNAMENTS

2024 Schedule BlueGolf

A BlueGolf Players Club account is automatically created for you and you will receive your login via email. BlueGolf will be utilized to register for nearly every MPGA event, including tournaments and education seminars.

Direct Deposit

All tournament winnings are paid via Direct Deposit. See page 10 about how to create your Workday account.

Staff Contact

Justin Phillips Director of Tournament Operations

jphillips@michiganpga.com

EasternChapter Western Chapter

President: Josh Fryer, PGA

Vice-President: George Bowman, PGA

Secretary: Brandon Archibald, PGA

Tournament Chair: Aaron Cheesman, PGA

Chapter Boundaries CHAPTERS

President: John Seltzer, PGA

Vice-President: Pat Hagerty, PGA

Tournament: Michael Prior, PGA

Sponsor Chair: Scott Cook, PGA

Northern Chapter Senior Organization

President: Scott Ashley, PGA

Vice-President: Scott Wilson, PGA

Secretary: Brandon Dean, PGA

Tournament Chair: Brian Corwin, PGA

President: Ron Beurmann, PGA

Vice-President: Jordan Young, PGA

Secretary: Glenn Pulice, PGA

Staff Contact

Diane Lazaros

Membership Services Administrator dlazaros@michiganpga.com

PGA REACH MICHIGAN

PGA REACH Michigan is the 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Michigan PGA Section, one of the 41 sections in the PGA of America. Our members from across the entire Michigan PGA Section, are committed to serving our communiti d i the game of golf through our three pilla and Inclusion.

YOUTH

PGA Jr. League is a fun, social, game-changing opportunity for boys and girls ages 17 & under to learn and play the game of golf. This program brings families and friends together around a team format with expert coaching from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

Drive, Chip & Putt is a free event that is open to boys and girls ages 7-15. Juniors are separated into four age divisions for both boys and girls: 7-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old, & 14-15 years old. Participants advance through local, subregional, and regional qualifiers to make it to the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on the Sunday before the Masters.

The Junior PGA Championships are the two major junior golf championships that host the best junior golfers in the world. Boys and girls between the ages of 13-18 compete on a national stage for the title of Junior PGA Champion.

PGA REACH MICHIGAN

MILITARY

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans.

INCLUSION

The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the flagship programs of PGA REACH. The PGA WORKS Fellowship aspires to be the most valuable entry-level employment opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to garner experience in all facets of the golf industry. It provides the opportunity for a one-year, paid immersion in the Michigan PGA Foundation operations. This entry-level employment experience offers a taste of what a career in the golf industry can provide.

The Midnight Golf Program is dedicated to equipping determined young adults through life skills training, proactive coaching, long-term mentoring and the discipline of golf in order to succeed in college, in their careers and beyond.

Staff Contact

Madison Maurier

Player Development Coordinator & PGA REACH Michigan Activities Director mmaurier@michiganpga.com

YOUR WORKDAY ACCOUNT

NEW Member, Non-Member or Tournament Contestant:

1. Visit the Workday website: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/supplier/pgahq/purse

2. Select “Sign In” from the upper righthand corner of the page.

3. Click “Create Account.”

4. Enter and verify your personal and/or business information.

5. Once your registration has been completed, an email with instructions to log into Workday will be sent to you. This is how you will set up your banking and ACH information for purse direct deposit.

If you have not received an email within 48 business hours, please go back and review your application to see if it has been sent back or denied due to missing info.

Moving forward, Workday will be where you update your banking and ACH information.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGA Supplier Support for additional assistance.

PGA COMPENSATION SURVEY

We ask that you take 10 minutes of your time to help your fellow PGA members and associates by completing the PGA Compensation survey. The information has been streamlined so it is very quick and easy to fill out, and it strictly confidential as it is owned by PGA of America. The information is invaluable not only to the PGA Career Services team but also for your fellow PGA members and associated when they are negotiating employment agreements. It has helped members and associates receive significant increases in their wages and the survey provides key information to assist with performance evaluations, contract renewals, staff budgeting, and other employee/employer interactions.

Please take the Compensation Survey by going to: https://account.pga.org/compensation-profile or by scanning the QR code below

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