Eric Lippert (Angela)
Nick Bailey (Nicole)
2300 Junipero Serra Blvd Daly City, CA 94015
TJ Duncan
6423 Meadow Country Drive Reno, NV 89519
Title
698 Alice Street Monterey, CA 93940 President
Golf
W: (831) 622-8723 HM: (831) 625-8565 Cell: (831)277-7846 lipperte@pebblebeach.com
Vice President Lake Merced Golf Club W: (650) 755-2233 Cell: (408) 590-5866 nbailey@lmgc.org
Golf Management W/Cell: (775) 830-8690 tj@dgmgolf.net
Demetria Moriarty (Mike) 2665 34th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 Honorary
John McNair
Vice President of Golf Operations 1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92069
Chad Bennett
Golf
District 11
Ex- Officio
1713 Rainham Ct Plumas Lake, CA 95961 Director
Jeff Wilson 324 Hadnall Court Roseville, CA 95747
Matt Jordan 216 Sunset Ct Pacifica, CA 94044
Ashley Wood P.O. Box 5893 Incline Village, NV 89450
Dan Garner 3863 Dominus Drive Sparks, NV 89436
Scott Kirkwood 3380 San Luis Ave. Carmel, CA 93923
Justin Saragueta 8516 Neath Street Ventura, CA 93004
Josh Oslter 11158 Sutherland Ave Cupertino, CA 95014
Mark Naylor 2703 Corte Bandera Pleasanton, CA 94566
Greg Iskander 1255 Treat Blvd Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Director
Cell: (650) 219-2267 pgadede@yahoo.com
(760)591-3249 Cell: (858) 775-0054 jmcnair@pgahq.com
Hills Golf Club W: (916) 543-9200 Cell: (951) 719-7197 cbennett@lincolnhillsgolfclub.com
Golf Management W: (916) 645-7200 Cell:(916) 296-1437 jwilson@cattaverdera.com
Olympic
W: (415) 707-4333 Cell: (330) 321-3698 matt.jordan@pga.com
Village -Mountain Course W: (775) 832-1146 Cell: (775) 722-1024 ashleywoodgolf@gmail.com
Morgan Golf Management Cell: (775) 386.5594 dan@morgangolfmanagement.com
Monterey Peninsula Country Club W: (831) 373 1556 Cell: (831) 620-9020 skirkwood@mpccpb.org
Director Schaffer’s Mill Club
Director La Rinconada Country Club
Director Round Hill Country Club
Independent Director Littler Mendelson P.C.
Caitlyn Doyle PGA Career Consultant PGA of America
Michael Merritt
Shelby Zell
Interim Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director NCPGA
Communications & Marketing Specialist NCPGA
W: (530) 582-6964 Cell: (760) 587-5818 justinsaragueta@gmail.com
W: (408) 395-4181 Cell: (801) 420-8555 05josho@gmail.com
W: (925) 934-8211 Cell: (925) 413-6476 mnaylor@roundhillcc.org
Cell: 925-209-3560 gIskander@littler.com
Cell: (541) 231-8424 cdoyle@pgahq.com
W: (707) 449-4742
Cell: (209) 531-7010 mmerritt@pgahq.com
W: (707) 449-4742
Cell: (707) 815-3795 shelbyz@pgahq.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
Panorama Room 2521
Eldorado Resort Casino Reno, NV
Virtual Option
June 23, 2024 1:00 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hcr -mkpm-vnm
Or dial: -445-8027 (US) +1 505 PIN: 511 157 194 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hcr-mkpm-vnm?pin=4194111311597
I. Call the meeting to order at 1:00 PM
II. Invocation
III. Roll Call
IV. Past President’s Comments
V. PGA of America Secretary Candidates – pp. 5-9
a. Barry Howard, PGA (South Central Section) 1:15 PM
b. Eric Eshleman, PGA (Alabama-NW Florida Section) 1:30 PM
c. Jared Barnes, PGA (Utah Section) 1:45 PM
d. Derek Gutierrez, PGA (Sun Country Section) 2:00 PM
VI. Action Items
a. Approve Minutes Board of Directors Meeting April 15, 2024 pp. 10-12
b. Saint St. LLC Marketing Proposal pp. 13-17
c. NCPGA Committee Reports pp. 18-24
i. Business Development Committee Report
ii. Education/Mentoring Committee Report
iii. Special Awards Committee
iv. Teaching and Coaching Committee Report
v. Tournament Committee Report
d. NCPGA Chapter Reports
i. Vice President Bailey
1. Bay Area, Monterey Bay Area, and San Joaquin Valley
ii. Secretary Duncan
1. North Coast, North State, and Sierra Nevada
VII. President’s Report – Eric Lippert, PGA
a. President’s Update i. Materials to be Supplied
VIII. Vice President’s Report – Nick Bailey, PGA – pp. 25-27
a. Financial Narrative Period Ended April 30, 2024
b. Financial Reports Period Ended April 30, 2024
IX. Secretary’s Report – TJ Duncan, PGA – pp. 28-29
a. Membership Report
X. Assistant Executive Director Report, Michael Merritt, PGA – pp. 30-57
a. NCPGA Day at the Ballpark
b. Membership Survey Results
c. Communications Report
XI. NCPGA Foundation Report –Tim Burr, PGA – pp. 58
a. Update
XII. PGA of America Reports
a. Career Consultant - Caitlyn Doyle, PGA – pp. 59-60
b. Player Engagement Consultant – Junko Harkins, PGA – pp. 61-64
c. District 11 Director –John McNair, PGA – pp. 65-67
XIII. Unfinished Business
XIV. New Business
XV. Adjourn
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Northern California PGA Office
Vacaville, CA
Virtual Option
April 15, 2024
11:00 AM
In Person: Eric Lippert, Nick Bailey, TJ Duncan, Scott Kirkwood, Greg Iskander
Virtual: John McNair, Chad Bennett, Jeff Wilson, Matt Jordan, Ashley Wood, Dan Garner, Justin Saragueta, Josh Ostler, Mark Naylor
Regrets: Dede Moriarty
Guests/Staff: Len Dumas, Caitlyn Doyle, Michael Merritt
I. Meeting called to order at 11:00 AM by President Lippert
II. Invocation – Assistant Executive Director Merritt performed the invocation
III. Roll Call – Attendance noted above, quorum established
IV. Past President’s Comments
• Past President Dumas hoped everyone had a great time watching the Masters and ready to get to business
V. Action Items
• Board Meeting Minute Approval- Motion by Vice President Bailey to approve the February 13, 2024, Board minutes/ second by Secretary Duncan/ motion carried
• Ken Towns Award – Director Saragueta explained the Tournament Committee requested the Ken Towns Award become a Section Award. The Ken Towns Award is a career playing accomplishment award. Currently the award is recognized by the Senior Division. The Board discussed that someone who earns the Ken Towns Award would also end up being a Hall of Fame Member and seems redundant.
• Motion by Vice President Bailey to open discussion and approve Ken Towns Award/ second by Secretary Duncan/motion was not supported.
• Saint St. LLC Marketing Proposal – Director Garner explained the need to expand the Marketing power of the NCPGA. Working with Saint St. LLC would allow the
NCPGA to reach new partners and hiring someone in house to do this would cost more than the current proposal.
• Motion by Secretary Duncan to open discussion and approve Saint St. LLC Marketing Proposal/ second by Vice President Bailey/motion carries.
• Board has also requested staff to look at expanded options from Saint St. LLC and include the Foundation. Staff will bring the proposal to the June Meeting.
• NCPGA Committee Reports
• Submitted - Business Development, Education/Mentoring, Teaching and Coaching, and Tournament Committee Reports
• NCPGA Committee Reports Approval- Motion by Director Garner to approve the NCPGA Committee Reports/ second by Director Kirkwood/ motion carried
• NCPGA Chapter and Division Reports – Vice President Bailey and Secretary Duncan are now liaisons for the Chapters. Vice President Bailey is the liaison for the Bay Area Chapter, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, and San Joaquin Valley Chapter.
Secretary Duncan is the liaison for the North Coast, North State Chapter, and Sierra Nevada Chapter
• Submitted - Sierra Nevada Chapter
• NCPGA Chapter and Division Reports- Motion by Director Iskander to approve the NCPGA Chapter and Division Reports/ second by Vice President Bailey/ motion carried
VI. Executive Session
• Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 11:57 AM
• Regular session resumed at 12:27 PM
VII. President’s Report – Eric Lippert, PGA
• Executive Director Dumas has decided not to renew his contract and explore other opportunities. The goal is to have a new Executive Director hired by sometime in October.
• The Officer Core and Executive Team met with the four candidates for Secretary at the Super Regional in Houston back at the end of February. The candidate are Barry Howard, PGA from the South Central Section; Derek Guiterrez, PGA from the Sun Country Section; Eric Eshleman, PGA from the Alabama-NW Florida Section; and Jared Barnes, PGA from the Utah Section. The team was impressed with two candidates and looking to set up call with all candidates for the Board of Directors.
VIII. Vice President’s Report – Nick Bailey, PGA
• Report accepted as submitted • Financial Statements, January 31, 2024 – Results for the period ending 1/31/2024 reflect a net operating loss of $4,995 versus a budgeted loss of $12,319 for a net positive variance of $7,325
• The PGA of America is sending the NCPGA $25,000 for the logo change that can be applied at our discretion
IX. Secretary’s Report – TJ Duncan, PGA
• Membership Report – Members 861 (up by 4 since last Board Meeting); Associates 262 (up by 20); Level 1 Associates – 207, Level 2 Associates – 41, Level 3 Associates – 14; New Members in last two months 3; New Associates in last two months 16; Transfer in 4; Transfer out 5; Class F 45; Reserve 27; ADM Certified 257.
X. Executive Director/COO Report – Len Dumas, PGA CCM
• The NCPGA is looking to expand its footprint into Junior Golf by looking into tournaments to help Northern California Junior Golfers earn more stars to get into bigger tournaments.
• The PGA of America is updating its National Database to gather more metrics about our Members and Associates to help get more meaningful information. NCPGA Website will be updated with a new look in the next week.
• The NCPGA Staff will sending out a communication to the Membership about updating their classification before the new dues billing starts in May. The Staff is also looking into new possible office space as the lease for the office runs out at the end of the year. We are excited for the upcoming PGA Professional Championship and the six NCPGA Members that will be representing us.
• Office Space
XI. Assistant Executive Director Report, Michael Merritt, PGA
• Accepted as submitted
XII. NCPGA Foundation Report –Tim Burr, PGA
• Accepted as submitted
XIII. PGA of America Reports
• Accepted as submitted
XIV. Unfinished Business
XV. New Business
• Director Wilson is looking for a way to track the progress of Associates
XVI. Adjourn 1:19 PM
• Motion to adjourn by Vice President Bailey/second Secretary Duncan, Motion approved
Northern California PGA
Corporate Partnership Services Agreement
Saint St. LLC (Saint Street) is a Washington State limited liability company in the business of providing first class digital marketing services to its clients. On behalf of the Northern California PGA (NCPGA), Saint Street proposes “Agency Services” to support NCPGA’s corporate partnership program and partner cultivation and relationship management efforts . The NCPGA seeks to obtain such Agency Services from Saint Street, pursuant to the terms of this “Agreement.”
Corporate Partnership Support - Projects
Project #1: Current partner and prospective partner audit
Deep review and recommendations for all current partners/sponsors and bottom funnel pipeline
- Focus on the following per partner/prospect:
o Review of agreement and the current status of each partner’s program
▪ Analyze opportunities, pain-points and perceived partner ROI
o Partner cultivation and project management recommendation
o Establish future partnership objectives: focus, budget, terms
o Staff review of findings
- Workshop & meetings
- Deliverable: Actionable, shared Google Sheet
Cost: $3,500
Project #2: Production of a templatized (editable) partnership pitch deck
Professionalize how you present your Section, programs, Foundation, and more
- Full design and template production
o Rooted in PGA Section best practices
▪ Audit of peer presentations will jumpstart design and communication strategy
▪ Note: We designed and created the So Cal PGA template
o PGA of America brand appropriate design
o Production of multiple, editable page types and page type features
o Limited copywriting
- Deliverable: Editable template and staff training
Cost: $3,750
Service #1: Ongoing corporate partnership program management/support
10-Month Retainer – July 1, 2024-April 30, 2025
Process driven business development, partner cultivation, and campaign project management
- Work as part of the team to advance the NCPGA corporate partnership program
o Provide leadership and strategy at an overarching and per-partner-level
o After audit (see Project #1 above), create partner management process and pipeline
o Represent Section with current clients/partners and future prospects
▪ Attend PGA Show and potentially other relevant trade events
o In-person and online/phone meetings
o Proposal production and negotiations
o Ongoing communication and partner relations
o The expectation is that project management of all partner elements will be handled by NCPGA staff; Saint Street will oversee and manage partner cultivation
10-Month Retainer: $2,250 per month plus commission (Month 1 retainer will be prorated at 50%)
- New Partners: 20% c ommission for new partnerships we bring to the table and establish
o Commission will be earned while on retainer and for two-years post-retainer
- New Partners: 15% commission for new partnerships established with companies we are introduced to by NCPGA staff or representatives
o Commission will be earned while on retainer and for two-years post-retainer
- Existing Partners: 15% commission on additional partnership fees we negotiate/sell on your behalf; 6% commission on existing fees tied to current partners we are asked to manage
o Commission will be earned while on retainer and for two-years post-retainer
- Quarterly team workshops & bi-weekly team prospect review calls
- Deliverable: Actionable, shared Google Sheet or like process
*Travel expenses for Chris Lohman to attend the PGA Show will be split amongst the PGA Sections represented by Saint Street at the time of attending the event. Any costs earmarked will be pre-approved.
a. Total Project Fees: $7,250
To be paid as follows and upon reception of invoices:
Payment 1: $3,500 due on or before July 20
Payment 2: $3,750 will be invoiced upon completion of both Project #1 and Project #2
b. Monthly Retainer Fee: $2,250 (Month 1 retainer will be prorated at 50%)
To be paid on Net 15 terms upon reception of monthly invoices
1. With the partnership pitch deck project, NCPGA will pay for all licensed images, fonts, icons, and other design elements which are necessary to produce the final design concept. All associated costs will be pre -approved by NCPGA.
2. If Saint Street is required to use a CRM for lead management and cultivation, NCPGA will compensate the agency $175 per hour for platform training and onboarding. Tracking using Google docs is included in the fee structure outlined in the agreement.
3. Costs associated with requested travel on behalf of NCPGA will be reimbursed.
4. At all times, Saint Street will work side-by-side with representatives of the NCPGA to manage existing NCPGA partners in the manner outlined above.
1. Specific Agency Services, including core direction and establishment of formal deliverables, will be determined as part of the initial kick-off process and meetings. This document will define the formal “Project” and SOW unless otherwise stated.
2. Saint Street will work as closely as needed with NCPGA stakeholders and employees to make sure all creative, production, and formal planning are aligned. As needed, Saint Street will interact and manage external vendors and staff, as well as internal staff designated to be on the project team. Any additional fees associated with staff/team management, based on need state and proposed by Saint Street in advance, and if acceptable, will be pre-approved by NCPGA.
3. The set of deliverables and key Saint Street direction may shift at any time per the request of NCPGA, as new opportunities present, and upon the collective agreement of Saint Street and NCPGA.
4. All over-arching ad budgets will be established and approved by NCPGA.
5. Agency fees include a minimum of two rounds of creative revisions. If it is decided by both NCPGA and Saint Street that more than two rounds of revisions are needed to complete the design path, additional fees may be charged at a rate of $175.00 per hour.
6. Saint Street has the right to add a 20% administrative fee if required for any reason to pay directly for project expenses tied to media buys, software licensing, 3 rd party fees, etc. Prior to paying for any expenses directly, Saint Street will receive approval.
7. Termination:
a. For breach: In the event of material breach by either party, the nonbreaching party may terminate the Agreement on 30 calendar days written notice to the breaching party.
b. In addition, the non-breaching party reserves all rights to claim damages for the breach.
c. Saint Street will be rightfully compensated at a rate of $175.00 per hour for all project and retainer-centric work completed per the services agreed to in the Agreement, including if the project is terminated at any point.
8. NCPGA agrees that it shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Saint Street due to NCPGA delinquent accounts with Saint Street, whether or not suit is filed, and that
these costs and expenses include, but are not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, litigation expenses and court costs. NCPGA further agrees to pay Saint Street interest at 2.5% per month for all past-due accounts.
9. The parties are and at all times will be deemed to be independent contractors with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its terms shall be construed as creating or constituting a partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, fiduciary or other similar relationship between the parties.
10. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, exclusive of its rules respecting choice of law. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Agreement or the waiver thereof in any instance will not be construed as a general waiver or relinquishment on its part of such provision or any other provision, but the same will nonetheless be and remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same instrument. All notices and other communications which are required or may be given under this Agreement will be in writing and deemed to have been given if delivered by electronic mail to those listed below, or their representatives.
11. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties, by their authorized representatives in the spaces provided below, have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
To: NCPGA Board of Directors June 11, 2024
From: Business Development Committee
Re: NCPGA Business Development Committee
The Business Development Committee met on June 11, 2024 to discuss plans to increase sponsorships.
Meeting Discussions, Tasks, and Committee Education
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
• The Business Development Committee discussed St. Street Marketing Proposal and have decided to take it to the Board for approval. The Committee’s recommendation is to approve the proposal
• Committee has a scheduled meeting with FLIPWEDGE in July to learn more
Educating the Committee:
• Staff updated the Committee the NCPGA is at just over $167,000 in sponsorships
• Staff believes sponsorships could reach to $175,000 for 2024
• Negotiating with the following prospective partners: Infraway and Consummate Pro
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the June 23, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Garner, PGA
NCPGA Business Development Committee Co -Chair
Jeff Wilson, PGA
NCPGA Business Development Committee Co-Chair
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Education/Mentoring Committee Meeting
Re: NCPGA Education/Mentoring Committee Meetings
June 11, 2024
Education/Mentoring Committee met on May 1, 2024 to discuss the plan for the webinar launching the NCPGA Mentorship Program. The committee also met on June 5, 2024 to discuss the presenters for webinars for the rest of the year and having Mentors be matched with Associates by the end of August . The Education/Mentoring Committee has come up with a plan to expand education for Members and Associates. The committee is also focusing on mentoring as a key focus for the year.
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
• The Committee has secured the July Webinar Presenter, Spencer Clouatre from GBN, has been confirmed and with the goal of having the rest of the year filled by July.
• The Committee has asked Staff to create welcome letters for Members and Associates joining the Mentorship Program for the Committee to edit
• The Committee has asked Staff to create emails for the Committee to edit to those who filled out the Survey about the Mentorship Program and get them to fill out the registration form.
• The plan is to have the first Mentors assigned to Associates by the end of August. The goal is to get 10 Mentors assigned to 10 Associates during the first match in August.
Educating the Membership:
• The Committee has created a Calling Tree to call all NCPGA Associates to inform them about the Mentorship Program. The goal is to reach everyone by the end of July.
Additional Staff Liaison:
• Membership Services Coordinator Jenna Andersen has been added as a Staff Liaison to the Committee starting on June 5, 2024.
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the June 23, 2024, meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Matt Jordan, PGA MP NCPGA Education Committee Co-Chair Josh Ostler, PGA NCPGA Education Committee Co-Chair
To: NCPGA Board of Directors June 11, 2024
From: Special Awards Committee Meeting
Re: Special Awards Committee
Special Awards Committee met on May 7, 2024 and June 11, 2024 to discuss the process of how NCPGA Awards Winners will be selected.
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway :
The Committee discussed:
• Committee has received applications and judging has started.
• Every Award has applications other than Resort Merchandiser
• The Committee will be meeting before the Board Meeting to do final judging. We will not be able to announce the winners until July when we have reached out to all those who applied.
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the June 23, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Mark
Naylor, PGANCPGA Special Awards Committee Co -Chair
Ashley Wood, PGANCPGA Special Awards Committee Co-Chair
To: NCPGA Board of Directors June 11, 2024
From: Teaching and Coaching Committee Meeting
Re: NCPGA Teaching and Coaching Committee
Teaching and Coaching Committee met on April 30, 2024 and May 28, 2024 to discuss new quarterly teaching and coaching series and 2025 Player Teacher Forum
Tasks Delegated and Actions Underway:
The Committee discussed:
• New Quarterly Teaching Event about Technology is slated for September 23rd at Nor Cal Golf Academy Advertising will be starting by the end of June.
• The 2025 Player Teacher Forum location has been secured at Lake Merced GC again. It will be on January 13 and 14, 2025
• The Committee is ranking a list of potential speakers for the 2025 Player Teacher Forum and will start reaching out after our June Meeting.
• The Committee has asked Staff to reach out to Shawn Cox and Tom Morton to join the Committee
New Staff Liaison:
• The Committee has welcomed Player Development Coordinator Jacob Fagan to be the Staff Liaison as of May 28th during the interim period while the Executive Director Search is going.
We look forward to discussing the details with the Board of Directors at the April 15, 2024, meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Naylor, PGA NCPGA Teaching and Coaching Committee Chair
TO: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Shawn McEntee, Tournament Director, NCPGA
Subject: June 1, 2024, Tournament Board Report
Date: June 10, 2024
Code of Conduct Violation (Jason Schmuhl & Brad Marek) Update
• Jason Schmuhl appeal was accepted, and the disciplinary action was downgraded to a Minor Penalty with a suspension of two (2) Section Events which are the 4Pro Scramble and Section Championship and a fine of $150. After the two events and the fine is paid, Jason will be eligible to participate in Section Events.
• Brad Marek violation of Conduct Unbecoming as a Professional has been accepted for throwing a club in the Section Match Play Championship. Fine applied to Brad $150
Tournament Recap:
2024 NCPGA Match Play Championship, 64 Players
Congratulations to Pat Steffes, PGA from Lake Merced Golf Club. Pat won six matches in three days defeating Stuart Smith, PGA from Somersett G&CC 2 & 1 to capture the prestigious 2024 Yamaha NCPGA Match Play Championship. With his victory Pat earns a birth into the 2024 PGA Tour Barracuda Open this July in Truckee, Ca. Congrats Pat
Match Results:
Quarterfinals:
Pat Steffes, PGA defeated David Putney, PGA 19 Holes
David Solomon, PGA defeated Don Winter, PGA 4 & 3
Tom Johnson, PGA, defeated Christopher Ingram, PGA 8 & 7
Stuart Smith, PGA defeated Ryan Williams, PGA 1 up.
Semi-Finals:
Pat Steffes, PGA defeated David Solomon, PGA 1 up.
Stuart Smith, PGA defeated Tom Johnson, PGA 19 Holes Finals:
Pat Steffes, PGA defeated Stuart Smith, PGA 2 & 1
A big thank you to host PGA Professionals that were gracious host this year, Bobby Barrett, PGA Quail Lodge Golf Club, Riley Ramones, PGA The Preserve Golf Club, Casey Reamer, PGA Cypress Point Club and Eric Lippert, PGA Pebble Beach GL for hosting this year.
2024 Club Team Championship, Bayonet Black Horse, 78 Players
Congratulations to Kyle Brannan, PGA & Jimmy Hutchings, PGA from LaRinconada CC winners at the 2024 NCPGA Club Team Championship at Bayonet / Blackhorse this past Monday defeating Casey Reamer, PGA & Michael Duncan PGA from Cypress Point, Zach Makilan, PGA & Sean O’Shea, PGA from Mayacama Golf Club, and Robert Poole, PGA and Jon Horner, PGA from Menlo CC by two strokes.
Brannan & Hutchings shot a two-day better ball team score of 15 under par 129 over the difficult Bayonet & Blackhorse courses in Seaside Ca.
The field consisted of 78 PGA Professionals from all over the NCPGA Section.
A big thank you to our Tournament Sponsor Club Car, representatives Allen Lee & Joe Murphy, Golf ScoreCards, Mike Suckling and Greg and Strakaline, Justin Porter. Also, a big thank you to our host facility Bayonet / Blackhorse team Pat Jones, PGA, Scott Adams, PGA & Mike Spiller, PGA for hosting.
Top Team Scores:
Casey Reamer & Michael Duncan, Cypress Point 65-66 =131
Zach Makilan & Sean O’Shea, Mayacama GC 63-68=131
Bobby Poole & Jon Horner, Menlo CC 67-64=131
Scott Kirkwood & Colin McCabe, Monterey Peninsula CC 67-66=133
Steve Hummel & Ben Hummel, Wolf Run GC 68- 65 =133
Matt Viguerie & William Manning, California GC 71-64=135
Dave Bingham & Scott de Borba, Valley Hi CC 65-71=136
Andrew Vosburg & Chelso Barrett, Cordevalle GC 68-68=136
Congratulations to our Champions Mike Cook, PGA, Pine Mountain Lake GC and Daviid Putney, PGA, Empire Ranch GC. Mike and David had a Better Ball score of 65 combined with a scramble score of 57 to edge teams Ashley Marsay & Jim O’Neal, Laird Small & Norman Blanco by one stroke.
This event would not have been possible without our host professional and sponsors. Thank you to PGA Head Professional Kyle Thornburg and the entire team at Orinda Country Club for allowing us to play your facility for the day.
Also thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Evolve Golf for their continued support. Please take a moment to send them a thank you note.
Top Team Scores:
Ashley Marsay & Jim O’Neal 62-61= 123
Laird Small & Norman Blanco 67 - 56 = 123
Jim Miller & Chelso Barrett 63 – 61 = 124
Mike Woods & Sean Woods 69 – 55 = 124
D.B. Temple & Kyle Brannan 68 – 57 = 125
Stuart Smith & Jason Owen 66 – 59 = 125
Rodney Wilson & Hae Young Lee 66 – 59 = 125
Respectfully Submitted,
Shawn McEntee, PGANCPGA Tournament
Director
To: NCPGA Board of Directors June 11, 2024
From:
Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Michael Merritt, PGA , Assistant Executive DirectorRe: Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2024
Attached you will find financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024, Statement of Activities (page 1) Statement of Financial Position (page 2)
Results for the period ended April 30, 2024, reflect a NOL (Net Operating Loss), in the amount of $33,171 vs the budgeted NOL of $38,981, for a net positive variance of $5,810 Q1 and Q2 are slow periods for revenue other than tournament fees and some partner money.
The Statement of Activities reflects in line variances for the whole.
The Statement of Financial Position for the period reflects a negative cash position for April 2024. Throughout Q1 and the beginning Q2 we self-fund our events until funds are received later in the year. Also, the additional cost for rent and labor created a negative cash position. Funds were transferred from our Reserve Account to float until we receive Partner Funds, ADP Money, and Dues Payment in June, July, and August. The plan will be to put the funds pulled from the Reserve Account back into the Reserve Account as is current procedure. This is very typical for this time of year. We also anticipate significant labor savings with the vacancy in the Executive Director during the ongoing search for the next 60 days or so.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick Bailey, PGA, Vice-President Michael Merritt, PGA, Assistant Executive Director
FIN Section Operating Statement vs Budget
Northern California PGA 2024 - April
Cost Centers
Northern California PGA Activities
523,140556,312(33,171)431,395470,376(38,981)91,74585,9365,810
SectionMeetings1,876.29241.571,634.720001,8762421,635 General&Administrative100,778.87172,233.57(71,454.70)87,300.00151,436.00(64,136.00)13,47920,798-7,319 Interest1,477.9201,477.921,200.0001,200.002780278 PAT4,585.001,750.002,835.004,000.003,000.001,000.00585-1,2501,835 Tournaments131,889.71161,495.42(29,605.71)159,515.00184,480.00(24,965.00)-27,625-22,985-4,641 PlayerDevelopment013,931.48(13,931.48)012,304.00(12,304.00)01,627-1,627 Meetings0732.56(732.56)2,900.005,700.00(2,800.00)-2,900-4,9672,067 NationalMeetings02,644.09(2,644.09)00002,644-2,644 FoundationG&A98,318.16100,969.65(2,651.49)00098,318100,970-2,651 Communications020,311.09(20,311.09)050,128.00(50,128.00)0-29,81729,817 Marketing2,072.7323,193.21(21,120.48)1,500.009,490.00(7,990.00)57313,703-13,130 Education37,195.0033,811.213,383.7936,400.0033,550.002,850.00795261534 Membership144,946.6824,997.96119,948.72138,580.0020,288.00118,292.006,3674,7101,657 April 2024 Totals
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: TJ Duncan, PGA- NCPGA Secretary
June 18, 2024
Members- 867 (up 6 since last board meeting)
Associates - 282 (up by 20 since last board meeting)
Level 1 Associates – 230; Level 2 Associates – 39; Level 3 Associates – 13
New Members in last two months - 4
New Associates in last two months - 22
Members Transfer In - 6
Members Transfer Out - 8
Class F- 42
Reserve- 27
ADM Certified- 265
New Members:
Reserve:
New Associates:
Members Transfer In:
Members Transfer Out:
Submitted,
TJ Duncan , PGA-Secretary
To: NCPGA Board of Directors
From: Michael Merritt
, Assistant Executive Director, NCPGASubject: Assistant Executive Director Report
Date: June 23, 2024
I am excited to report on the NCPGA Day at the Ballpark. We sold over 30 tickets for the day at the Ballpark for the July 9th Giants game versus the Toronto Blue Jays. We are also in the process of continuing our relationship with the San Francisco Giants for their 2024 Ballpark Back 9 Event on November 12-17.
The NCPGA Membership Survey was completed in April and 234 surveys were completed which is about 22% of the Membership. Attached to my report are the results from the Membership Survey. As President Lippert stated in his President’s Update, Staff has been tasked with three initiatives based on the responses from the Membership Survey . After the Summer Meeting, the actionable items with a redacted results from the Membership Survey will be sent out to the Membership. This will help us show transparency and c reate accountability to the Membership
During the interim period, Staff has done an amazing job staying on top of all projects and created timelines for upcoming events to stay on task. The NCPGA is on track to receive all ADP Funding for 2024. Also attached to my report, the focus on communication is paying off with our impressions for our social media pages and uptick in click rates
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Merritt , PGA Interim Executive Director Assistant Executive Director Northern California PGA
234 Surveys have been completed. This is just over 21% of the total Membership of the NCPGA
Question 1: Do you have any interest service on a Committee, Chapter Board, or NCPGA Board?
Committee: 71 people are interested in serving on a Committee
Chapter Board: 57 people are interested in serving on a Chapter Board
NCPGA Board: 49 people are interested in serving on the NCPGA Board
N/A: 129 people selected N/A No:
Question 2: Would you like a PERKS Page on the Website? (Exclusive deals for you on product from our partners. For Example, getting 20% off yardage books through a partner.
Question 3: Would your facility like to host a tournament or education event?
Question 4: Do you know an organization or someone that would like to be a partner with the NCPGA?
Communication Questions
Question 5: How do you feel about the current communication schedule? Currently, we send a Chip Shots email every 2 weeks.
Question 6: How would you like to receive communication from the Northern California PGA? (Rank 1-4 | 1 being most used to 4 begin least used)
Question 7: What content would be most helpful to you in our communications? (Click all that apply)
Open Feedback from other things in communication section
• Breaking news; Current/important updates; date changes in events
• I love everything the section is doing. I've been out of the PGA for 20 years, and coming back has been such an eye -opening experience. Thank you for all that you do for us. • In the past, results from events were sent to newspapers who then printed the results… have a feeling that is not happening currently.
• Is there a link to contact National? • Job openings and Events are what I look at. Wish we’d have more regular events…seniors and super seniors get double the events… sucks
• MSR OPPERTUNITYS
• News/Important information from National.
Question 8: How many NCPGA Tournaments do you participate in?
Question 9: What would influence you to increase participation in events? Location:
Open Feedback to why you don't play
• 5 spinal surgeries in the past 5 years
• 7 hour drive for nearly ALL of the Events. Gas, Hotel (2 nights), Entry and F&B
• Age
• Age and our course is really too busy for me to get out and play.
• Age and time
• Age…. Less competitive
• At the moment I play chapter events due to proximity and networking within the area but will get into section events moving into the years to come.
• Chapter and division is too large
• Cost, travel and expenses.
• Current job is Monday through Friday which makes it hard to play in events
• Currently I do not have the time to practice and play as much as I would like and do not feel my game is at a competitive level. • Demand at work, not enough time to practice/play.
• Distance from Monterey
• Distance from Sacramento region
• Distance mostly. Playing anything in the Bay Area is out. Same courses every year and traffic is awful. Monterey is 5+ hour drive, but don’t mind that once or twice a year.
• Distance to travel and length of course
• Driving distance, most everything is north. I’m in Coarsegold.
• For me its the every day responsibilities. There are only so many days away from work.
• Fresno is so far south from most events
• Golf courses are just average...
• Health
• Health issues
• Health, or family events happening.
• Honestly, the same guys win constantly. They teach a few lessons a day and practice/play the rest of the day. Team events are fun and more enjoyable.
• I am 80 and would play more if we had a over 75 division
• I don’t play enough to be competitive
• I don't play enough.
• I expect to play in more events upon graduation to Class A.
• I have two small children so it takes a lot of planning to play in events. I would like to play in more events but I have to say as a woman I don't feel particularly welcome to play in the "men's" events. It also would be good to outline what events are open to women and how the course set up works etc.
• I have two young kids and a wife that stays home. My priorities are to work a full schedule for my club and then put in extra hours to hustle enough lessons to afford to live in the Bay Area. Last thing I have time or bandwidth for is working on my game, networking or playing on one of my days off. Used to love it and hope to come back to it some day, but not in my current season of life.
• I just started the program so haven't had much opportunity so far.
• I live too far away from events to travel on my only day off
• I look at tournaments as a second job where I can earn. I am interested in being on the tournament committee, where my goal would be to find more sponsors to increase our purses, foremost.
• I need to become a better player first!
• I play in all the tournaments my schedule allows for.
• I typically play quite a few events between Chapter and Section Events, however that number of events for me would increase if there were more events in the central and south valley. Most events require a 3+ hour drive each way.
• I’d play more but we have 4 -5 events a year compared to seniors. It’s a joke. They get 9 -10 or more events we get 4 -5.
Not a fun chapter for tournament golf
• I’m 8 hours away from most events
• I’m only level 1 and most events I see posted require level 2 or higher to participate.
• I’m recovering from arthritis in both knees
• I’ve spent 10 years in the Ctpga and played in 15+ events a year. I understand ct is much smaller but even in my chapter - I have to drive 2 hours plus. Or just normal events 4 hours aka Reno or Monterey. For me I have to get a hotel, miss work for an extended period - it a losing deal. Pro-ams were pros at free, Im tempted to start my own pro-am series in the north bay.
• I'm just getting back into it, so I'll need to practice a bit, but I'll be participating this year.
• Injuries
• Injuries
• It is hard to compete against young players that hit the ball 100 yards past me. I work for a living and I don’t play very often.
• It would be great if the section supported/collaborated on chapter events more. We have tried for 2 years to get the Bay Area Chapter going and are extremely disappointed with the support we have gotten to say the least.
• I've had some physical issues and I don't feel comfortable competing in tournaments at this time. • Just moved to the area a few months ago, so getting life in order and settled in to my new club has been of priority
• Just too busy now with my course, as I have taken over the superintendent role as well as Director of Golf.
• Lack of coverage staff at facility.
• Lack of free time to play and practice.
• Life commitments
• Limited time available for playing.
• Location and pace of play
• Location primarily. The boxed lunches are awful and a poor representation of our section.
• Location, obviously it’s a huge section. You do a good job spreading throughout. More team events would lead to greater numbers. Also a stronger Chapter schedule and then maybe Chapter challenge type events are a possibility.
• Location. Everything seems to be in the Bay Area. It feels like everything is catering to the Bay Area and the Central Valley is pushed aside.
• Location. Most all NCPGA events are I. The great Bay Area, seldom in the Valley or Foothills. Entry fees are too high. Little return for payout. F&b and amenities at the events are limited. Too many individual section events, not enough team.
• Long layoff due to health & Covid. Can't play a lick right now. Working on changing that. Hope to be out before long.
• Long travel distances to the bay area, costs associated for travel (fuel). Scheduling conflicts at my place of work, Monday charity tournaments conflicting with chapter/section events.
• Mainly, my own game not being very good for tournament play.
• Mostly distance. Most chapters are in the Bay Area and I live in Tahoe.
• Mostly location. Our Section is so big that sometimes it’s just too far as you need to spend the night. Traveling 4-5 hours for 18 holes is sometimes a big ask. Understanding there’s Professionals and facilities all over it’s a bit of a challenge. Maybe multiple synchronized events with a shared purse and applying course rating/slope somehow for some sorta “unofficial” events may increase participation. Or maybe some sort of Chapter competition where all Chapters play an event on same day and then we use Golf Genius to have a Section wide competition. Tough one.
• My busiest season is June to August. No time to participate in tournaments. An occasional mid -week tournament would be helpful as well.
• My job and schedule; serve on various Boards (Rotary, First Tee, a Youth Foundation, and have my own courses Board and Committee meetings). Would like to see more opportunity for Chapter events (allows for easier transportation/less time travel) that are affordable and could have me get out with Assistant Pro(s).
• My own schedule
• My wife is currently undergoing cancer treatment.
• My workload.
• NCPGA and Headquarters are full of BS made up bylaws.
• Need to make time and put more effort towards it
• Need to make time and put more effort towards it
• New mom who has no time. When the kids are older I would love to play more.
• No free time
• No time
• No time
• None was new to the section last year so my activity will grow in year 2.
• Not enough section events ( pro-series) during the good weather months
• Not enough time
• Not enough time
• Pace of play, travel and cost.
• Physical ailments
• Physical limitations
• Players were too good for the amount of time I get to practice and/or play.
• Playing, practicing
• Schedule
• Schedule, my club has a smaller staff and a full schedule. I have to make sure their is coverage so I can attend events/meetings.
• Scheduling and travel
• Sometimes corporate events happen on dates there are tournaments.
• Sometimes location, I’m in the Central Valley so it’s not always smart to go to the Bay Area that often
• The facility will drive the participation. We have seen it for many years. You won't see a lack of participation at Olympic Club this year. Sponsor $$ to lessen the cost of entry for many is a big deal. Entry fees continue to climb. I am saddened that events are being combined lessening the status of prior stand alone events that were highlights on the schedule.
• The only thing preventing me right now is still being in Level 1, so only able to play is associate events, and the team championship.
• The people
• The pursues are often too low to make the day worth it without finishing near the top. After speaking with several of the top players in the section, we would all take lesser courses that may be cheaper for
• The pursues are often too low to make the day worth it without finishing near the top. After speaking with several of the top players in the section, we would all take lesser courses that may be cheaper for higher purses
• The schedule has changed, as a long time member Covid hurt my interest in playing. I would play in all the major tournaments!
• There are a bunch of really good players in our area (section) for me to spend the money to play in an event where I know I will not finish in the money just doesn't make any sense. If there was a net division where I can compete shooting 78 -80, I would play in more events.
• Time
• Time
• Time
• Time & Schedule
• Time and I’m no good anymore.
• time and location
• Time constraints
• Time, After working all week just don’t have the time.
• Time, location.
• Too busy - we have a year round season.
• Too busy with work. Wish I could play more, but we don't have a big enough staff to allow for our pros to be away in the peak season.
• Too far and not enough in purse.
• Too far from home unless it’s a two day event. Worth spending the night somewhere!
• Too far to travel & too many Monday outside events keeping me in the shop. LOL
• Too many events in the Spring that conflict with my college golf regular season. I'm pretty much unavailable from February through April, so I missed all of the Pro Series and Match Play. Also, changing the dates and schedules for the team events (Pro-Assistant, Club Team, Pro Scotch, etc) from year -to-year and sometimes within the same season makes it hard to plan my schedule in order to participate. • Too many individual stroke play. My age and classification significantly limit my ability to register for events.
• Too many of the Senior events are scheduled on Thursdays. Easier for my work schedule that events are scheduled on Monday’s.
• Travel
• Travel
• Travel
• Travel time and time off of work
• Venue driven and love a good team event!
• Very Long commute to work daily...not motivated to drive long distances during commute hours on my days off.
• Work
• Work & Life balance basically time
• Work & time away.
• Work and family obligations.
• Work schedule
• Work schedule
• Work Cost of Traveling
• Work!!
Education Questions
Question 10: What type of education events would you attend? (Click all that apply)
Question 11: What type of education topics would you most likely attend? (Click all that apply)
Management: 36.32%
5.13%
• A "technology palooza" seminar on video/technology training; Not really from an instruction purpose but for marketing and promotion or member enhancement. Various video creation apps/ camera recomendations, software, etc.; help us be independent and know how to make own videos
• Anything that can make me a better coach and a more profitable coach. Will Robins is a perfect example.
• Associate mentorship opportunities.
• Better communication for all PGA memberships
• Education opportunities are somewhat rare, so pretty much anything new would peek my interest.
• Fitness/flexibility combined w/teaching
• Food and beverage management
• Higher MSR VALUES
• I believe the NCPGA should consider looking outside the box and provide eduction to the facilities. For example, executive managment, boards, committees, club owners and golf management companies.
• I feel like some more best practices discussions would be helpful. We are all at unique facilities but have many similar customer bases and events. Would be nice to be more collaborative in the way we operate in the golf space in the Bay Area.
• I would love to see(or even help facilitate) any Mental Performance or Resiliency training related to teaching or the workplace dynamic.
• I’d really enjoy the player teacher forum to be brought to an online platform. Even if it’s without credits I’d love to learn and in the past when we had the option to attend virtually it was amazing. However, just having access to any of it would be amazing. It is difficult to come from the Tahoe area during that time while we are in high season for ski season.
• Life long learner! Corporate America the federal and state governments have ruined the golf business! We used to be entrepreneurs now we are store clerks. We need more grassroots operations and education. I’m willing to help!!!
education. I’m willing to help!!!
• Merchandising
• Merchandising
• Personal improvement for playing, teaching and connecting to students without using Social Media. • Retirement Goals
• Rules
• Rules
• Rules
• Rules of Golf
• Rules seminars and player/teacher forums.
• Rules; Club Repair; Club Fitting
• Software use such as Excel, best ways to use social media to promote club activities
• Swing techniques
• Teaching
• WHEN I served my Apprenticeship under my Mentor and Boss, Warren Orlick, I was fortunate enough to have one of the best tutors in the Country. He was the MOST DEDICATED individuals that I have ever known. As President of the PGA, he was extremely interested in how the PGA Member could benefit FINANCIALLY as the Association grew. I remember asking him WHY he didn't get a Hotel room in Florida INSTEAD of flying back to Detroit on a "Red Eye" at 3:30 AM......HIS RESPONSE was that he wouldn't spend the money because it BELONGED to the MEMBERS. FAR CRY FROM TODAY. He started a Pension Plan for the PGA in the 70's which the IRS "NIXED" after about 3 years and we STILL don't have one. That was over 50 years ago. I'm disappointed that the tail is wagging the dog.
• With the large increase in rounds per year and larger numbers of beginning golfers how do we best address the challenges presented in educating new golfers about the importance of issues like pace of play, respect for property, as well as making them feel comfortable in an environment they may not be accustomed to.
• Women’s golf and what other clubs do for ladies days and tournaments. Women’s engagement.
• Would like to see more of the one -day Certification seminars Financial planning / investment /
Question 12: Are you interested in becoming a Mentor in the Mentorship Program?
Question 13: As an Associate are you interested in partnering with a Mentor from the Mentorship Program?
Question 14: How familiar are you with PGA HOPE?
not teaching
Question 15: Are you a Veteran?
Air Force - 1
Army - 6
Marines - 2
Navy - 5
Question 16: Would your patrons, club members or, men's & women's committee, be open to having PGA HOPE as the beneficiary of a charitable
Question 17: Would you be willing to host an event at your facility for PGA HOPE?
Staff Question
Question 18: How do you feel the NCPGA Team supports you as a NCPGA Member and Associate? Rate 1-5 | (1 star being poor and 5 stars being excellent)
• All of my experiences have been positive and helpful. Bob Young who is in charge of our PAT events provided me with the encouragement and good will necessary to gain the self belief that I desperately lacked in order to post a passing score. I owe him a debt of gratitude that is really hard to convey. We are extremely blessed to have him representing our chapter in his capacity as a PAT administrator.
• Although I am happy with my position, many of our associates need help negotiating higher wages at their facilities.
• Better than average; Don't really know how to improve support.
• Caitlyn Doyle and her counterpart have been amazing. I can't say enough good things about their communications and timely responses.
• Caitlyn Doyle has been fantastic. I do feel like experienced golf professionals should be able to test out of level 1. I've been doing this for over 20 years and worked at some of the elite places in the state. Now I am head golf professional at a private club. There should be some flexibility.
• Caitlyn Doyle is the best! Shawn McEntee does an excellent job with his events too!
• Everyone is doing a great job. I have noticed improvements being made and want to recognize those efforts.
• Everyone is great that I’ve worked with, I’ve had some problems in communication towards events with Sean.
• Go Team Go Team
• Has the NCPGA consider taking on a structure similiar to a golf managment company and how they work with their properties? For example, having an individual dedicated to golf operations. This way various golf pros can have resource to help trouble shoot situations that occur at their facilities.
• I became an associate a couple of weeks ago and have had a more than positive experience so far. I have really enjoyed the events that I have attended.
• I feel like Kevin Costner in "Dance With Wolves". I'm about as far removed and remote from the NCPGA as one can get out here in the Hinterlands.
• I feel we have the best section in the PGA of America! (I'm completely biased since it's the only section of which I've been a part.) They do an incredible job!
• I have a much better understanding of the NCPGA since I became a Board Member
• I have always appreciated the "open door" approach with our section.
• I just attended an Associate dedicated seminar at Poppy Hills - very educational/enjoyable. I appreciate all our support team does!!’
• I love getting to know more of the NCPGA team and I appreciate everyone for being so welcoming and inviting! I would love to continue to support in any way I can and be an advocate for more associates in the program!
• I think the staff tries hard to support the NCPGA Members.
• I think the tournament side of things needs a refresh or at least something different. Doing the same thing over and over expecting participation increase is not a sustainable strategy. Throw some new ideas out there and see what sticks. If it fails, it fails. Change formats, courses, dates, time…etc
• I think you all do an amazing job for our section and your communication is great!
• Len Caitlyn and really all the staff are amazing!
• Len, Shawn, Caitlin and Company are a great team and support us well.
• My wife and I are brand new and have appreciated the support and open arms so far. It was not a tough transition for us as the NCPGA welcomed us right away. Thanks for all you do for the membership.
• Need fresh leadership
• New to the section so unable to grade accurately
• I want to start by saying it’s easy for me to sit back and be critical, but I also understand that I am not putting myself out there in a way to initiate the changes or improvements that we could all benefit from. So please read whatever pours out of my mouth here with that lens and a huge grain of salt haha.
I served as a committee member on the diversity and inclusion committee a couple of years ago. I don’t know how to say this in a gentle way, so I’ll just say it was a far -cry from what I hoped it would’ve been. It came at a time post COVID and post George Floyd when organizations and companies felt obliged to check a box and say that they were doing their part. Each zoom call felt forced, there was zero initiative by those involved to act on any of the talking points and the blatant segregation of the “teams” was downright laughable. As a Mexican American, I was paired with Deven (the other brown guy). The two LGBTQ+ members on the committee took up the gay agenda (to handle the Pride tournament). A young Pro from Africa was told to hunt down a prominent African American member in our section so they could be the (black team). Now these words may not have been said, but it was 1000% obvious that’s what we were doing. Each “team” would collaborate on an idea for each demographic. Each meeting consisted of scrambling for some feel -good what-ifs and broad ideas that never made it past the initial conversations. Seemed like an after thought for all involved.
Again, I wasn’t out there manning a one man crusade so I played my part in the apathy. But I’ve had many conversations since with other people of color (some in the golf business and some not) about the state of the D&I dialogue. The consensus is that people are tired of talking about it and many of the good PR moves that companies and organizations have wheeled out have essentially checked all the boxes…almost a premature victory lap. I cannot speak to people’s intentions and I don’t know what people have planned for the future, but I know that for a big person of color that I am in a business that still lets me know once in a while that I should know my place.
I don’t know what the answers are here, but I know that I’ve made an effort in my current role to work towards the inclusion of golf minorities (women, juniors, people of color, etc). I’d love to collaborate with others trying to do the same. Whether it’s taking club donations and offering free clinics to non profits or forming another committee…or anything that helps us continue what many have started.
• Not sure. Newly transferred from Southwest • So grateful for Len, Caitlyn, Shelby, and all of those at NorCal HQ. Help me to feel engaged even though my location is far north here in Chico, CA.
• Thank You for all you do for the membership and me..
• The extreme disrespect of the tournament director is hard not to notice. Need a change!
• Top notch staff. Always responsive to emails, etc
• Very supportive in my associate membership
• Very well. Good service. Accommodating.
• Y’all do a great job, thank you! My only feedback is more virtual teaching education. As a new mom it’s hard to leave Truckee and go places. Virtual education would help keep us in the loop but also allow
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• ABC rules and regulations Independent contractor info for instructors
• Appreciate what you all do - thank you!
• As a private club the only day to host events is Monday which is full March till October. That’s why I answered No on the hosting questions. Thank you.
• As I've currently transitioned into working at an indoor facility, I'm curious what may help me get through some of the assignments for level 1 that involve operations based information. I wonder if other associates face the same challenge?
• As usual you ask questions but don’t allow us the opportunity not to answer. This is a survey not answering a question should be permitted. If enough questions go unanswered maybe it means your not asking the right questions.
• Can we find a way to keep our cost down, meetings costing in excess of $100 is hard to justify.
• Can’t wait to renew and pay my dues for my membership for next year! Very excited filling out the survey, it’s the only section event I can be part of. Totally worth the 1 point! Will need it for when the cycle ends
• Due to health concerns virtual forums work best for me. Also the cal/nev chats can we have some on Mondays Fridays are very busy at my facility. Thank you
• Enjoy attending all of the events and tournaments. Section staff are all very friendly and helpful.
• Enjoy the monthly Ca/Nv chat and upcoming monthly virtual sessions on Thursdays
• Get more tournaments for non seniors
• give more perks to your members and make the marketing younger. I am 23 years old and I would like to see other people my age.
• going through the PGM 3.1 and having 3 paths to choose from, and one being a teaching/coaching path. I would love to see the PGA add a fourth path for merchandising. I want to get my PGA class A but I find myself without a true path for what my career path in the golf industry is.
• Great job.
• Have enjoyed my relationship with NCPGA Team and teaching PGA Hope
• I am happy with our section and what they do.
• I am having trouble finding enough MSR points. Most opportunities only allow 1 MSR FOR 30 to 40 minutes of my time. My time is worth more than that.
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• I am retired therefore many of these questions are not applicable to those PGA retired professionals. The survey can be changed and/ or reworded to still get quality info from them .
• I believe that NOT enough is done for the Members in sharing monetarily in the proceeds of the Association. The Tour Players want to be paid for the Ryder Cup! They better get in line the PGA of America OWNS the Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship, thanks to my Boss, Mr. Orlick, of which I have been a DUES PAYING Member for 53 years. There are a number of Senior Members that REALLY can't afford dues, but because they are too proud, they continue to pay. For what? A magazine and a Life Insurance Policy now worth a meager $2K. PGA Golf Professionals who have dedicated their life to the Game for over 50 years should be given some sort of PERK. Something a little more meaningful than a Lapel Pin (Smaller than a dime) with the words "50 Years" so small that you need a magnifying glass to read it. What really irks me, if I choose to be a LMR instead of a LMA, I CAN'T VOTE!!!??? THAT'S EXTORTION!! I'm a MEMBER.
I'm NOT crying the Blues for myself, but ALL of you guys will be Seniors someday and guess what?? There's NOTHING for you..... It's ALL going to the people who run the Association. Sounds like the US Government.
• I know that being on the NCPGA board is a difficult balance. Like with most memberships it is hard to please everyone. I think this board does a better job than past boards in regards to soliciting feed back and creating an actionable plan once information has been compiled. This survey for instance is good, and if we can create opportunities for the organization from these surveys, that is great. Letting the Members at large know any results or plans that come from surveys such as this would also help with participation with future surveys.
• I like what the PGA has to offer. I've played in a few of the AA Series tournaments and plan to play more. I haven't had the chance to attend a teaching/coaching seminar yet but I'm on the lookout for the next one that matches my schedule. Caitlyn Doyle and Junko Harkins have been particularly helpful as well, getting me working on the right things and getting involved in PGA Hope and PGA Junior league.
• I love our section.Let's continue to grow, share ideas and get better
• I love the NCPGA
• I love the North and South Chats on Fridays once a month, great guests, informative and a great way to get education points!!
• I think a group trip to Frisco would be a good idea.
• I think everything is good.
• I think for the most part the section does a good job in supporting its Members. Maybe the section could take a look how to better grow the game. Also maybe look at some cost saving programs for facilities.
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• I think that my interest in helping with the tournament committee sometimes falls on deaf ears. I don’t know what the proper channels are to make this known, or what the process is.
• I think the NCPGA staff is doing a great job.
• I think the Section does great work. Although, I would like to see it branch out to the entire section
• I think the team does a great job and as the challenges have increased over the last few years I believe the team has continued to improve and adapt. I am proud to be part of the NCPGA
• I think you guys do an amazing job keep us informed on changes, and events. I would love to see some more team events, and even more Bay Area Chapter events just to add places to play, and meet our peers.
• I would be more involved in the section if I did not live so far from activities.
• I would like to be a “regular” PGA Member again. My status was moved to RSV for some reason.
• I would like to see a PGA of America pension fund for its members upon retirement as we do not have Pension plans through work and many do not have 401k opportunities. Seeing the financials there is plenty opportunity with the money made from the PGA sponsored professional majors and the ryder cup and president's cup.
• I'd like to see more Sr events, and a few 2day
• If a retired life member and I no longer have an affiliation with a course. Many of my responses to questions about holding events should be N/A rather than “no” (not interested). Just a thought for future survey consideration. Cheers
• I'm a Stanford retiree and part-time instructor for the University, and an independent contractor for private teaching. I no longer have anything to do with operations or management at Stanford; hence my cryptic responses.
I'm working on finding my game again, and I am interested in coaching in the HOPE program. I'm already trained.
You guys do a nice job. Thank you.
• I'm good! Keep up the STELLAR work...
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• In terms of a mentoring opportunity, I’ve had brilliant ones in Bruce Lewis and Donna Otis. It would be an honor to try and help anybody just a fraction of the amount they helped me. Without sounding conceded I feel like I have a lot to offer in just the diversity of my career path. First Tee Coach at one of the most prominent chapters, first HP of color at age 28 at Ridgemark (semi private resort), first HP of color at Lake Merced (high end private) at 31, and built a Player Development program from nothing at Harding that sees people of all ages, colors and skill levels come thru one of the best munis in the country. Seen all types of facilities, seen all types of players, and if I can help anybody find their path or navigate this business it’d be an honor.
• It would be helpful for all members if the Section and National PGA publicize and promote th e qualification's of a PGA Professional.
• Just keep up the communication for upcoming tournaments and events.
• Just returned to Northern California after 14 year absence in Southwest
• Keep doing a great job and improving the section.
• Keep the online webinars and chats going please!
• Keep up good communication. Stay patient with some members as season stays busy and a lot on our plates. Love the Friday Chats.
• Keep up the fine work, we appreciate all that you do for us within our Chapter/Section!
• Keep up the good work and keep adapting
• Keep up the good work!
• Keep up the great work!
• Let me know how our club can help.
• Look at my comments in the education section
• Michael Merritt is doing a great job, and I really appreciate his personal phone calls to invite me to play in events or just to check in on what I'm working on. Great hire!
• More play oriented to fun/social events…. Maybe w/spiuses…food tasting…whatever….As I age I’m less interested in straight up competition, But I still love golf.
• More things need to be scheduled in the Northern part of the state. I feel like anything North of Sacramento often gets ignored and not recognized.
• My journey is only beginning! I have worked in the golf industry for 4 years now but became an associate on February 21st. I struggle with the online portion but the more in person stuff I can attend the better.
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• My participation in NCPGA functions is due primarily to distance. As I am about as far south as you can go in the northern section, almost every event is at least 4 hours away. It makes it very costly and time consuming to attend. I would be more involved if things were closer.
• N/A - You get my feedback as Officer - :-)
• NA to several answers, not employed at a club. Survey did not allow for an NA answer.
• National hiding behind “inurement” is frustrating. The very definition is “using their income or assets to excessively benefit an individual”. Key word “excessively”. There’s hundreds of grow the game initiatives that could benefit Professionals if supported financially by National if not for them hiding behind inurement. So we just let Youth On Course type initiatives make us look like we’re knuckleheads.
• NCPGA has been very beneficial to my success as a pga member.
• NCPGA staff does a great job!
• No everything is going just fine. Thank you all for your continued support.
• No everything is good.
• NO, Nothing that you already know about.
• No...NCPGA has been very good to me...Thank you, for your help...
• Nope! Happy and working hard.
• Not at this point. Still learning more about the section each year!
• Nothing additional. Thank you for always being there.
• nothing comes to mind... I think you all do a fantastic job!
• Please add tournament yardage to tournament sign up page. Usually not found.
• Please keep up the good work! Any no's above, especially as it relates to PGA Hope, could change with time. Have been here only 6 months so there is still much to learn.
• Possibly an update on profiles on staff people and what they do, I feel there have been changes and when a new name pops up, so not know their duties.
• Retired for the most part but like the direction the section and national are pursuing.
• Senior tournaments on Thursday may work great for the retired Guys but for still working Seniors Mondays are better (Tuesday second choice). Having a "Pros Clinic" where top teachers help other Pros with their game would be of interest.
• Shawn is doing a great job as tournament director
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• thank you
• Thank you
• Thank you all
• Thank you for all that you do for us! I've been a proud member of the NCPGA for over 30 years.
• Thank you for all that your staff does to help/support us club professionals as we all try and leave the game better then we found it.
• Thank you for all you do. Would like to see more event participation, think the mix of educational events is good...more virtual opportunities would be nice. Impressed with lineup of courses for events offered, great work, most events smooth, some have had glitches and would like to have few more non peak season offerings.
• Thank you for the support. I have young children that occupy a lot of my time right now so I am not as active as I have been in the past.
• Thank You to everyone at the PGA that makes all of this possible and have made it their career to best further the development of the game.
• Thank you to everyone on the NCPGA Staff for their hard work.
• Thank you to the NCPGA for being such a great organization and section! I’m proud to be apart of it.
• Thank you.
• Thanks for reaching out for feedback with the survey!
• The NCPGA is doing a good job!
• The staff is excellent.
• To busy to travel...offer more online PDR credits.
• Virtual Rules siminar
• We need more pro ams and less individual stroke play with awful payouts. Put people who care about the payouts on the tournament committee. Change is needed!
• Weekday Tournaments for the Senior crowd starting after 12 p.m. would work better in my schedule for attending.
• Who do I contact regarding PDR questions? I keep having a hard time getting credit for the Folds of Honor program.
Question 19: Is there anything else you want to let us know about?
• Wonderful job on PDR opportunities by doing it Virtually
• Y’all do a great job, thank you! My only feedback is more virtual teaching education. As a new mom it’s hard to leave Truckee and go places. Virtual education would help keep us in the loop but also allow us to learn more without having to travel a few hours to go to teaching seminars.
• Yes, I would like to know why we are the only Section that never or very seldom have our North California article in the Section News portion of the PGA of America monthly magazine?
• You guys are doing a great job.
• You guys do a great job
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‘Chip Shots’ is our newsletter that is releases twice a month to our 1,100+ Members & Associates and partners recapping recent Section news, events, upcoming tournaments, and partner highlights.
There’s no better place to promote your brand than an social media. We’ll work with you to be creative in delivering your message to our members & followers using the latest trends. Email communications to our 1,100+ Members & Associates is available as well.
NCPGA FOUNDATION REPORT – JUNE 2024
● The Langley, A Tribute to Legends – Sold Out! The 16th Annual The Langley will be held August 12-13, 2024 at Pebble Beach with Honorees legendary PGA TOUR Coach Butch Harmon and PGA of America Life Member and NCPGA Hall of Fame Inductee Ken Morton, Sr., with former PGA TOUR player Peter Jacobsen ser ving as Master of Ceremony. The Langley is the NCPGA Foundation’s premier fundraising event to support PGA HOPE, Jim Langley Scholarship Fund, and NCPGA Member Grants for community golf programs.
● 9/11 Never Forget Birdies 4 Hope – to be held September 11th at The Hay, Pebble Beach. Enjoy a Day at Pebble Beach hitting greens & making putts for charity. The event will be a 45 to 54 hole quest for birdies to raise funds for Tuesday ’s Children and PGA HOPE. Teams of two PGA Professionals or Associates will pair up to play as many holes as quickly as possible to raise money from charitable pledges made by their Club members, friends and family. Patriotic Opening Ceremony will be held along with great food, music, fun, and raffle prizes. Teams that raise the most money will receive a stay in Monterey!
● Scotty Cameron Putter Raffle / Veterans Day Campaign – Run this fun-Fundraiser at Your Facility! Available to first 35 golf facilities to sign up to run this raffle in their Pro Shop for a Scotty Cameron previous line “Select ” putter with a PGA HOPE custom putter cover The Foundation will provide each Facility with a prize package of putter, custom putter cover, logo golf balls and towel valued over $500. The package comes with a Raffle Board display of 100 squares to be sold at $20 per square to private or public guests. Facilities collect funds for the Foundation, draw the name of the Winner on or before Veterans Day. All funds go to the NCPGA Foundation for PGA HOPE. No cost to Facility!
● Chris Thomas PGA Associate Scholarship - $2,500 Scholarship opportunity for Associates at Level 2 and above. Application period closed May 1st. Three applications received: Howard Oliver, ELEVATE Golf Academy, Michael Conley, Blackhawk Country Club, and Julius Arterberry, Lake Merced Golf Club.
● Jim Langley Scholarship Award - $2,000 Scholarship opportunity for one boy and one girl graduating from high school going on to college this fall. Application period closed June 1st. Two applications received: Sophia Lee (ltr: Tim Berg , PGA), and Dawson Loo (ltr: Shelly O’Keefe, PGA).
To pre-register for the Veterans Day Scotty Cameron Putter Raffle, or Play in the Birdies4Hope Event on 9/11 at The Hay. Email Suzy at sschneider@pgahq.com
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Burr, PGA, Foundation President
Northern California PGA
June 2024
Inaugural NCPGA Leadership Symp osium Sponsored by Callaway/Topgolf:
I went to SCPGA’s event in March and have been working diligently since then with the team at Callaway to bring this event to life in Nor Cal. I am pleased to announce that on September 16, 2024 our inaugural NCPGA Leadership Symposium sponsored by C allaway and Topgolf at the Topgolf in San Jose will take place. This will be a low-cost opportunity for all members (but geared towards assistants and associates) to have a day full of education and networking More details to come and sign up coming soo n.
PGA ExecuSearch:
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Director of Operations-Search Put on Hold NCPGA – Executive Director- Search Ongoing
PGA Members Not in Good Standing:
Recently have helped two (2) NCPGA Class F Members work towards becoming active again. Very positive to see their dedication to trudge through the recovery PDR credits they need to make up to become active again. One I recently helped in securing a teaching pro fessional position in the North State chapter. Big win!
Recent Member Feedback:
“You have been instrumental in helping me Caitlyn with getting a job in Nor Cal and getting out of Class F. I honestly couldn't have done this without you. Thank you so so much for your help ”
“Caitlyn, you have always been so helpful!
“Caitlyn, I want to thank you for all your help during our Head Professional search. XX has accepted the Head Professional position. He really stood out to the Executive Team here with his materials and his experience. Have a great weekend! ”
My Upcoming Travel/Events:
Potential SLO Area Visit End of June/Early July TBD Dates
PGA MSO All Hands Team Meeting in Frisco, TX- July 10-12, 2024
D11 Meetings- July 22-24, 2024
NCPGA Section Championship at Oly mpic Club- July 29-30, 2024
CMAA Tournament at Palo Alto Hills- August 5, 2024
Inaugural NCPGA Leadership Symposium Sponsored by Callaway/Topgolf- September 16, 2024
Respectfully Submitted,
Caitlyn Doyle, PGA
PGA Specialized Professional in Executive Management
PGA Career Consultant
Serving the Northern California Section cdoyle@pgahq.com
Cell: 541-231-8424
Since our last board meeting in March, I have been diligently working on our efforts with PGA Jr. League to make sure coaches are getting players registered for their programs, and everyone is getting ready for the 2024 National Car Rental Championship Season. Again, our player engagement North Stars of the PGA are directly tied to the SBO Funding for the sections this year – so it is imperative that we reach our section’s goals as far as programming numbers. I am currently supporting/working with the NCPGA staff to set up the section events as well coming up in July and August.
Our Player Engagement Department has also been offering monthly national webinars for golf professionals to join for not only educational purposes but for PDR credits too. Our hope is that these webinars will encourage more professionals to engage with the programming opportunities the PGA has to offer and/or continue to engage and enhance the things they are already doing.
The collaborative newsletter between myself and Career Consultant, Caitlyn Doyle, has also been a success with over 59% open rate each time. We hope that our members and associates are finding this informative and helpful.
(Nationally as of May 2024)
• Over 57,180 registrations (+4% YoY)
• Over 55,400 players (GameChanger members, +3% YoY)
• Over 2,350 Coaches (7% increase YoY)
• Average program fee is up $15 from last year, $266
• Over $15 Million in direct coaching revenue so far
JUNKO HARKINS , PGABelow are NCPGA specific data as of June 5, 2024 (13u & 17u programs included), note-we have updated and changed our goals since this will impact strategic funding* :
(2024) Coaches: 83 (2024 Strategic Funding Goals ) 84 (2023) 79
Average Fee: $298 $271
*Strategic funding was finalized late this year and so we were able to make some changes/updates to what we discussed back in November of 2023. This is all part of Tier 2 Funding.
CLICK HERE for the complete list of leagues that have been announced so far for 2024. Coaches and facilities can still register and publish programs for 2024. However, it will be hard to get into a multifacility league for the spring/summer season at this point.
As we are getting ready for our NCPGA Championship Season events, we are currently anticipatin g 19 total 17u teams and 37 total 13u teams to participate, 56 total teams. This is 410 total players that we will see at both qualifiers. Last year, we had 42 total teams participate so we are hoping to see a significant amount of growth.
Below are our 2024 All-Star Season event dates and locations:
Event Name
Date/Dates
Location
13u & 17u Section Qualifier* July 18, 2024 The Ridge Golf Course
13u & 17u Section Qualifier* August 4, 2024 Santa Teresa Golf Club
13u & 17u Section Championship August 20, 2024 Haggin Oaks
13u & 17u Regional Championship September 13-15, 2024 Skyline Country Club (Tucson, Arizona)
13u National Championship October 8-13, 2024 PGA Fields Ranch (Frisco, Texas)
17u National Championship November 14-17, 2024 Twin Warriors Golf Club (Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico)
*Teams will be assigned to one of the Section Qualifiers, there will be TWO 13u Teams and TWO 17u Teams advancing to the Section Championship It’s never too late to start, so please reach out if you have any questions.
PGA Family Golf
REMINDER: PGA Family Golf can be offered by ANYONE! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PGA JR. LEAGUE COACH!
A bit of a slow start to PGA Family Golf this year – however, I anticipate it to pick up a little more once many of our PGA Jr. League coaches get their PGA Jr. League schedules situated (even though you DO NOT have to be a PGA Jr. League Coach to offer this program). We have 4 facilities registered so far:
• Santa Rosa Golf & CC (returning facility)
• Silver Oak Golf Course
• Swenson Park Golf Club
• Lake Wildwood Golf Club
The invitation process for the 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship is set. Hosts of local PGA Family Golf events will submit their winners, which will trigger an invitation from us. If you have (or will) host a PGA Family Golf event between August 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024, you’re up first! There is a form the professional can fill out.
The 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship will be held at Disney’s Palm Course in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Sept. 28-29!
Entering our second year of hosting the national event, we’re continuing to develop a full competitive pathway, and that begins with your events at the local level. Our goal with this pathway is to drive engagement for you and your facility, encouraging families to take part in local events in order to advance to the Championship.
Below is the invitation process:
Priority No. 1 – Invitations sent beginning March 2024
• Top 5 teams in the two-player division at the 2023 Championship
• Champions and runners-up in the four-player division at the 2023 Championship
• Champions and runners-up in the professional division at the 2023 Championship
• Winning teams from local PGA Family Golf events held between August 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024
Priority No. 2 (Pending Space Availability)
• Winnings teams from local PGA Family Golf events held after March 1, 2024
• Invitations will be sent within five business days of the PGA Coach/Host completing a submission form
Priority No. 3 (Pending Space Availability) – Invitations sent beginning June 2024
• Open application
PGA Coach (Nationally as of May 2024)
• Total Coach Trainings (PGA & LPGA Members) = 11,149
• ADM – 7,620
• Modern Coach – 1,413
• Coach Profiles – 5,230
• Leads Generated – 120,463
Below are NCPGA specific data:
• Total Courses completed - 381
• ADM - 283
• Modern Coach - 42
• Coach Profiles – 168
• Leads Generated – 4,407
Please reach out to me if you have any questions!
Reminder below:
● There are many indicators that golf has never been stronger or more appealing, starting with the largest increase of new PGA of America Golf Professionals earning their place in the Association since 2009. This takes the PGA over the 30,000 mark in membership for the first time. The surge in new PGA of America Golf Professionals can be attributed to a number of reasons:
○ The appeal of a career that has meaning and a sense of fulfillment that comes from helping to improve someone’s quality of life. The work of PGA of America Golf Professionals puts smiles on people’s faces - and in the case of the veterans in our PGA HOPE program, can actually save lives - what could be more rewarding?
■ We have more good news in that for the first time, the average PGA Member compensation rose over $100,000
○ In addition to searching for jobs with meaning, young professionals are also drawn to careers that have a social component and enable you to spend time outside - both of which are key elements of a career in golf. The use of PGA Coach as an updated, convenient way to book instructional sessions that is also appealing to younger generations. Professional development is also important to young professionals and the PGA Coaching Center at PGA Frisco provides world class instruction resources.
Statement
● "We appreciate that the USGA and R&A ran a collaborative and patient process over the past several years. We are particularly gratified that they heard our concerns regarding the significant operational challenges bifurcation would have presented and are no longer considering a local rule regarding the ball for elite players. We are also pleased that the proposed change to the ball has been delayed until 2028 for elite players and 2030 for recreational golfers. Given the important role our nearly 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals play in the recreational game, having more time to adjust to the new rule is helpful.
We remain opposed to any change that may potentially lessen the enjoyment of the game for recreational golfers or diminish the unprecedented momentum the game is enjoying. It appears recreational golfers will see a greater reduction in distance than we would advise. While this decrease has been lessened, we continue to recommend being more moderate on the swing speed change for the golf ball conformance test.
At this time, we continue to have concerns and look forward to continuing this important conversation and finding resolution with all of our golf industry partners.
We value our relationship with the USGA and R&A and respect their role as administrators of the Rules of Golf and the equipment standards of the game. We will continue to share our feedback on this, and any topic that affects our PGA of America Golf Professionals and the countless number of golfers they coach and welcome into the game each year."
How will this impact PGA of America events such as the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, KPMG Women's PGA Championship and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship?
● We have always used the conforming ball rule in our events.
● Four years is a long time from now and we will make our decision closer to the date, as we all know things can change.
What about our PGA Member events such as the PGA Professional Championship and PGA Section events?
● We have always used the conforming ball rule in our events.
● Four years is a long time from now and we will make our decision closer to the date, as we all know things can change.
What about manufacturers – the PGA of America is close to them – do you expect them to protest this?
● We have spoken to executives at a handful of manufacturers and the degree of acceptance varies.
What does this mean for distance with the driver for the recreational golfer?
● We have expressed our concern to the USGA and R&A that we are opposed to any change that may potentially lessen the enjoyment of the game for recreational golfers or diminish the unprecedented momentum the game is enjoying.
● Based on USGA and R&A information, recreational golfers will see a greater reduction in distance than we would advise.
o For Elite Players - 9-10 yards less
o For Elite players with ball speeds greater than 183 mph it will be 14-15 yards less
o For Recreational Men it will be 2-5 yards less
o For Recreational Women it will be 1-3 yards less
● While this decrease has been lessened, we would have been more moderate on the swing speed change for the golf ball conformance test.
What did you recommend the speed should be?
● We would like to be a part of the ongoing discussion and data gathering that will be needed to come to the right number bringing all stakeholders together in a collaborative process.
The Board of Directors approved a Tournament Committee recommendation to standardize the PPC and Sr PPC fees paid to National starting in 2025. The Sr PPC fee per person will decrease from $140 to $100 and the PPC will increase from $60 to $100. The Assistant PPC will remain at $30.
The Board of Directors approved a Tournament Committee recommendation to increase the Section PPC Prize Money Distribution from $910,000 to $1,040,000 starting in 2025.
America
PGA of America Members Jared Barnes, PGA, Eric Eshleman, PGA, Derek Gutierrez, PGA and Barry Howard, PGA, are the four declared candidates for the office of PGA of America Secretary. The election will be held on November 7, 2024, during the 108th PGA Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Although subject to change, please find the tentative schedule below for the 108th PGA of America Annual Meeting to be held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, MI.
● Monday, November 4th - Board of Directors Arrival, Past President Arrival, Candidate Arrival, Board of Directors Dinner, Past President Dinner
● Tuesday, November 5th - Board of Directors Meeting, Delegate Arrival, Candidate/Past President Meeting, Candidate Hospitality, Michigan Section Hospitality, PGA of America National Awards Night
● Wednesday, November 6th - PGA of America Annual Meeting Informal Session, Candidate Hospitality, Michigan Section Hospitality, PGA of America President’s Evening
● Thursday, November 7th - PGA of America Annual Meeting General Session, including Election of Officers, Association Reception Following, District Dinners and/or Delegates on their own for dinner.
● Friday, November 8th – Optional Delegate Golf Event, or Delegate Departures
Consistent with last year, the 2025 National Awards nomination process will begin on May 6, 2024, with Section nominations due by July 9, 2024. The 2025 Award Winners will be chosen in November of 2024, announced in January of 2025 around the time of the PGA Show and awarded at the 2025 PGA of America Annual Meeting.