New Year, New You

The start of the 2023 golf season is almost here. What does the start of the 2023 season mean? It means it’s time to update your compensation profiles and job seeker preferences on PGA.org. These two surveys / profiles are important tools to help both you the professional and the career consultants and need to be updated every season. Did I mention that you will get 1 hard earned PDR for updating your compensation survey? It takes less than 5 minutes to do and helps increase strategic funding for the Nebraska PGA Section.

Now is the time to start laying the groundwork for your review later this year. When preparing for your annual review with your Department Head, General Manager, or Board of Directors, the most important thing to do is be proactive. Create a document and start compiling pictures, documents, accomplishments in each month. This will make it much easier to put together your portfolio later in the year, whether you use it for a section award or to show your value to your facility.

*NEW* Deferred Compensation: What is it? How do I Sign up?

For many years the PGA of America has searched for a way to develop some kind of retirement plan for members. As we all know, there are tax rules that prevent the Association from directly giving money to members. But the basic principle is that we can reasonably compensate a member for performing services that advance our exempt purpose; specifically for growing the game of golf. Therefore we created a plan whereby members that participate in programs that meet specified performance objectives can earn a contribution towards a deferred compensation fund.

The aim is that over the years these investments will grow and provide a supplemental income for the member upon reaching the age of 65. Because of the power of compounding over time, clearly younger members will benefit most from the program, but everyone can participate.

In addition to all our programs and other benefits this is now a very real and accessible vehicle to accumulate wealth towards a more comfortable retirement. We further hope that this can serve as a truly significant lure and recruiting tool to attract new talent to our great and growing industry.

Benefits include:

• Tax-deferred growth

• Ability to choose your investment allocation from a wide variety of funds

• Supplement your future retirement income

• Contributions come directly from the PGA

Deferred Compensation is IN ADDITION to Golf Retirement Plus. You can have both or either accounts. For more information on Deferred Compensation and how to sign up, click the links below. You can also email:

DeferredCompensation@pgahq.com.

Deferred Compensation Website on PGA.org

Deferred Compensation Sign-Up Form on PGA.org

If you have questions or need a paper copy please contact Renee Tyson at the Section office at 402-489-7760.

Complimentary Access to the 2023 Masters Tournament

As a courtesy extended by Augusta National Golf Club, Class A PGA Members, Life Members and Master Professional Members only may receive complimentary daily access to the 2023 Masters Tournament. Learn more here.

Craig Kessler Named COO of the PGA of America

The PGA of America announced that former Topgolf executive Craig Kessler has been named Chief Operating Officer. Kessler, who served as COO and Head of Emerging Concepts at Topgolf from 201621, will report to PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh. Learn more here.

PGA Members Enroll in Deferred Compensation Now

Beginning on April 1, PGA Members in good standing can potentially earn up to $1,500 a year to a deferred compensation plan by participating in a combination of 16 activities. Members can directly register by clicking here.

Exclusive Programs for PGA Members

As a member of the PGA of America, you are eligible for exclusive member benefits that include competitively priced insurance products and benefits designed to keep you and your family covered. Click here to learn more and enroll today.