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FROM THE LEADERSHIP
Dear North Florida PGA Members and Associates,
PRESENTED BY:
GLOBAL GOLF SALES
The summer brings the heart of the season for the NFPGA with the Annual Meeting, Chapter/Section tournaments, PGA HOPE, PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip, and Putt, and longer days to enjoy. I hope everyone can recharge and spend time with family and friends.
NFPGA North Stars – Members, Game, People, Business.
Members - As of June 2024, the NFPGA had 243 Associates, with 78% of the Associates in Level 1. This is positive for our future, but we know our Associates are going to need assistance, especially in L1, supporting their path to Membership. Retention of our Associates is critical to our future. Keith Fisher, PGA Career Consultant is hosting Assistant/Associate Mentorship and Retention events in each Chapter (July – Oct). Thank you for encouraging your Assistants/ Associates to attend these complimentary events to Network and Learn. In addition, the Career-Employment Committee is recruiting mentors to create a structured mentor program. If interested in being a mentor, please contact KFisher@pga.com.
Thank you to our host facilities and PGA Professionals for welcoming the NFPGA the first half of the year. Congratulations to our winning PGA Professionals that have displayed their games and persevered to victory. A special congratulations to John Somers (Southern Hills Plantation Club) on securing a position on the 2024 PGA Cup Team and representing the United States at Sunriver Resort in September. Best of luck to all our Professionals competing in the upcoming NFPGA Professional Championship (August 5/6) at Laurel Oak Country Club.
The Professional Development Requirement (PDR) Cycle ends as of June 15, 2025. A total of 54 credits must be earned, with at least 30 credits from Required Education Credits/Specified Player Engagement Programs and at least 6 credits from Required Meeting/National Survey Credits. Visit NFPGA.com and click on Learn > PDR Help Guide and visit PGA.org, click on PDR status on your homepage.
Thank you to our Members/Associates for updating your compensation profile. If you have not completed, please take the 2 minutes to update in PGA.org > compensation. Submitting your info will allow PGA Career Services to better serve our industry with the goal of increasing compensation for all PGA Professionals.
Game – Thank you to all of Drive, Chip, and Putt host facilities for a great season. Thank you to Nick Mendez (PGA WORKS) and Savannah Nissel (NFPGA Intern) for leading the way with supporting the DCP program for the NFPGA. Thank you to Royal St. Cloud and PGA
Matt Borocz, PGA President, NFPGA
Professionals for hosting the Junior NFPGA Championship. Best of luck to our qualifiers: Sofia Rivera, Emma McKoan, Jake Mason, and Henry Robards in the 48th Junior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club (July 30 – Aug 2).
The Coaching-Player Engagement Committee is excited to host the Teaching-Coaching Summit presented by TOPGOLF Callaway Brands on August 21st at the Athletic Motion Golf Club (Winter Garden). Open to Members and Associates - Registration is available on NFPGA.com (Learn PDR Opportunities), deadline to register is August 11.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is preparing for the fall season. Currently, we have seventeen program sites and on pace to serve 750 Veterans in 2024. Thank you to our United States Veterans, PGA Coaches, Host Facilities, and Alivia Mattiace for making a positive difference through PGA HOPE.
Business – With the recent election, the Officers have transitioned responsibilities. We are preparing for an in-person board meeting and leadership planning in mid-August. The board will discuss the goals and growth opportunities. Where do we want to go and how do we improve the organization to serve our purpose and mission. Our Purpose: We exist to serve our Members and grow the game in North Florida. The mission of the NFPGA is to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry.
Every day, our Professionals are serving the purpose and mission of the NFPGA. Thank you for all that you do to enhance the game of golf in North Florida and beyond.
Sincerely,
Matt Borocz, PGA NFPGA President
LEADERSHIP
PRESENTED
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PDR Cycle Ends in 11 Months
ARE YOU PREPARED?
PGA Members must earn Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits every three years. The main objective of PDR participation is to advance professional development and cultivate well-rounded professionals dedicated to the traditional values of golf: teaching, playing, and promoting the sport. For PGA Members, active participation in player development, ongoing education, and involvement in Section and Chapter activities is essential. While the vast majority of PGA Members fulfill the requirements on time, there is typically a surge in activity in the final 90 days. This article serves to guide our Members in understanding the requirements and planning for the upcoming eleven months.
How Many Points Must Be Earned?
A total of 54 credits must be earned. Thirty (30) credits must be earned through PGA Approved Education, Professional Standards Education/Training, and/or Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs. Six (6) credits must be earned by attending PGA Meetings (including Section and Chapter meetings) and/or completing National Surveys. All credits earned in the Required Category are also credited toward the Total Category.
What is the definition of Career-Specific Education?
Career-specific education refers to participating in or instructing education offered directly by the National, Section, or Chapter PGA, including online courses available on PGA.org or NFPGA.com. Additionally, education from external sources approved by the PGA will also be recognized in this category. This can include training provided by your employer, such as CRP, HR, Sales, Food & Beverage, and other relevant topics.
How do I find out Opportunities?
The NFPGA offers multiple PDR opportunities each month. Members receive a PDR Opportunity email every week listing upcoming opportunities. Alternatively, you can visit NFPGA.org, go to the Member Portal, and choose Opportunities from the Learn tab.
Can I get credit for any online course?
All online education offered on PGA.org is approved for PDR Education credits in the PGA Required category. Additionally, the NFPGA hosts a monthly learnIQ webinar series on the second Thursday of each month at 11 am. You can register for a webinar on NFPGA.com by visiting the Member Portal and selecting PDR Opportunities from the Learn Tab. Also, you can watch previous learnIQ webinars in the learnIQ Library. PGA Members can receive PDR credits from various online education offerings beyond the scope of the NFPGA or PGA.org, which will be credited towards “PGA Required.” Please note that online courses/webinars require an assessment to be taken in order to earn a PDR credit.
Where do I find my PDR Status?
Your PDR Status is posted on your PGA.org and PGA Member APP dashboard.
How do I report results?
For PGA activities (national, section, or chapter) or programs, your PDRs will be posted on your behalf. If you need to post PDR credits, you can click on “Report PDR Credit” from your PGA.org or PGA Member APP Dashboard and then follow the appropriate links. If you are reporting Education, you must download the form, complete it, and send it via email to msr@pgahq.com or fax it to (561) 624-8439.
Where do I go to get support?
NFPGA.com offers information and resources, along with links to important sections of PGA.org. The PDR Help Guide is located in the Membership Portal under the Learn Tab. For assistance, you can contact the Membership Department at (800) 474-2776, or reach out to Jennifer Borocz at the Section Office at (321) 284-8067.
PGA of America
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT (PDR)
EFFECTIVE FOR CYCLE 17: June 16, 2022 – June 15, 2025
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT (PDR) POLICY, approved by the PGA of America Board of Directors.
1. A Section may require that all Section and Chapter activities be approved in advance.
2. Based on previously approved activities, established guidelines and Section recommendations, the National Office will approve the credits to be awarded for a certain activity. The Board of Control will determine the number of credits in all disputes and the Board of Directors reserves the right to make modifications to the requirements.
3. A participant may receive compensation for an activity.
4. Fifty‐four (54) Total credits are required for a three‐year cycle; of which at least 30 must come from Education and/or Specified Player Engagement Programs and six (6) must come from Meetings and/or National Survey Submission.
5. Members who have attained a combination of years of membership and age which adds up to 90 or more before the start of the Professional Development Requirement Program Cycle (June 16, 2022), shall be required to earn 12 PDR credits only from any PDR category.
6. Members in the International Membership will be required to earn two thirds (2/3) of the requirement.
7. Members in the Reserve Classification will be required to earn one half (1/2) of the requirement.
30 Required Credits - PGA Approved Education, Professional Standards Education/Training and Specified PGA Player Engagement Programs:
• Attending career specific education, including serving as a speaker/instructor. Attending education on topics such as youth safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health wellbeing. 1 credit per each hour of attendance.
• It is recommended that education be completed within one’s current, or desired career path (Executive Management, Golf Operations, or Teaching and Coaching)
• Any online education must have an assessment which is successfully completed.
• Specified Player Engagement Programs – Credited Per Below
• PGA HOPE Clinics (1 credit for hour or each hour of participation, up to six credits per PDR cycle year
• PGA Junior League (6 credits per team/season, maximum of two PGA Members earning credit per team/season, up to twelve credits per PDR cycle year
• PGA Family Golf - (Two (2) Credits per program with a maximum of six (6) per cycle year.
• PGA Junior Camps – (2 credits per camp week, up to six credits per PDR cycle year)
• Drive Chip & Putt ‐ Host PGA Professional ‐ 4 PGA Required PDR credits. Other PGA Professionals participating/volunteering - 2 PGA Required PDR credits for five to eight hours participation, 1 PGA Required credit for four hours participation, up to eight credits per PDR cycle year.
IN THE NEWS: JOHN SOMERS
HAYES FARLEY - SAN JOSE COUNTRY CLUB
Hayes has been a valued member of the PGA of America since 2018, and his passion for playing, learning, and serving in the PGA is truly inspiring. As an expert in teaching and coaching, Hayes emphasizes the importance of listening to his students and continually seeking knowledge through seminars, certifications, summits, books, and webinars from top minds in the field.
Member Name?
Hayes Farley
Member Since?
2018
Facility?
San Jose Country Club
Role at your facility?
Director of Instruction
What is your PGA Passion?
Playing
Learning
Serving
What special area do you feel your expert in and what is a key?
Instruction. Listening to my student!
Professional growth is a continuous journey, what is your secret?
Never stop learning. I’m always seeking out seminars, certifications, summits, books, webinars, etc from the top minds in my field. If I don’t know the most current information available, I’m doing a disservice to my students.
Hayes Farley -Dir. of InstructionSan Jose Country Club
What advice would you give a young PGA Golf Professional?
There are many paths in our industry. Choose the path that most aligns with your passion. If you do what you love, it will be evident to your clients and your peers, and the money and success will follow.
Who is your dream foursome and where would you want to play?
My dad, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Cypress Point
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Gene Smith 2024-07-31
Stan Vickers 2024-07-31
Jim Pearce 2024-04-30
Gary Wintz 2024-04-30 New Smyrna Beach Golf Course
Ernie Boshers 2024-07-31
Mike Hogan 2024-04-30 Viera East Golf Club
Terry O'Hara 2024-04-30 Longboat Key Club-Harborside Courses
Stephen Kantos 2024-07-02 Serenoa Golf Club
Rob Roylance 2024-07-02 InClubGolf at the Lake Nona Performance Center
Bryan Reed 2024-06-04 Blue Sky Golf Club
Henry Angier 2024-04-02 GOLFTEC - Westshore
Austin Lane 2024-04-02 Suntree Country Club
Mike Vick 2024-12-12 PGA Tour
Megan Kiley 2024-07-10 Mountain Lake Club
Gina Bamberger 2024-07-08 Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Mark Diley 2024-07-02
Tom Ferguson 2024-06-18
Ryan Burke 2024-06-17 TPC Sawgrass
Jeff Hartman 2024-06-15
Aaron Crooks 2024-06-11 Soleta Golf Club
Jeffery Biggers 2024-06-03 Fernandina Beach Golf Course
Bill Hogan 2024-06-01 Golf Club At North Hampton
Jeff Leckrone 2024-05-17
Patrick Cahill 2024-04-30 Marsh Landing Country Club
Matt Miller 2024-04-23 Deercreek Country Club
Mike Aldrich 2024-04-17 PGA of America
Courtney Burdick 2024-04-11
Kevin Edwards 2024-04-10 Marsh Creek Country Club
Peter Cizdziel 2024-04-08 The Venice Golf and Country Club
Aidan Melville 2024-04-03 Cabot Citrus Farms
Marshall Collins 2024-04-01 Sawgrass Country Club
Heritage Creations
NEW MEMBERS
Chris Mandia 2024-07-19 Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Ryan Chaney 2024-07-18 Ardea Country Club
Steve Meyer 2024-07-18 Deerwood Country Club
Jim Hamilton 2024-07-16 Streamsong Resort
Chaz Raulerson 2024-07-16 Golf Club At Fleming Island
Brock Erwin 2024-07-15 GOLFTEC - Millenia
Aaron Loge 2024-07-15 Pasadena Yacht & CC
Mike Henry 2024-07-13 Grand Cypress Resort
Mychal Grant 2024-07-11 Casselberry Golf Club
Cooper Phillips 2024-07-11 Bayou Golf Club
Michael Duncan 2024-06-25 Savannahs Golf Club
Dominic Laconte 2024-06-25 Golf Club At Fleming Island
Ryan Walck 2024-06-25 Ardea Country Club
Adam Kohlruss 2024-06-21 Westchase Golf Club
Matthew Leeper 2024-06-19 Reunion Resort - Nicklaus Course
Robert Neth 2024-06-19 Wellen Park Golf & Country Club
Collin Hall 2024-06-18 Orange Tree Golf Club
Zack Morton 2024-06-15 ADD2 Performance Golf
Brad Schneider 2024-06-15 Avila Golf & Country Club
Michael Visacki 2024-06-15 Longboat Key Club-Harborside Courses
Chris Reinheimer 2024-06-14 The Palencia Club
Erik Anderson 2024-06-12 Savannahs Golf Club
Reece Ulrich 2024-06-04 Streamsong Resort
Joe Robert 2024-05-29 Rosedale Golf & CC
Arthur Griffin 2024-05-21 Marsh Landing Country Club
Anthony Cavallaro 2024-05-20 Sarasota National Golf Club
Duncan Kelly 2024-05-20 The Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes
Quinn Downie 2024-05-18 Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club
Jared Cross 2024-05-17 St. Johns Golf Club
Connor Scheitzach 2024-05-14 Clermont National
Will Balanoff 2024-05-09 Club Adena
Devin Mcneill 2024-05-09 Shingle Creek Golf Club
Nick Cavallaro 2024-05-07 Seminole Lake Country Club
Ron Robinson 2024-04-23 Laurel Oak Country Club
Dylan Sauchelli 2024-04-16 St. Petersburg Country Club
Max Mones 2024-04-09 Streamsong Resort
Hogan Waltman 2024-04-04 The First Tee of St. Petersburg
Hallie Riley 2024-04-03 Walt Disney World Golf/Palm Magnolia
Candon Ehler 2024-04-01 Club Adena
Joel Pino 2024-04-01 Country Club At Championsgate
Gabe Smith 2024-04-01 Scotland Yards Golf Club
NEW ASSOCIATES
EAST CENTRAL
Eastern Chapter: Spring Meeting and Pro-Pro: A Memorable Event
INTERSTELLAR
On April 22, our Spring Meeting and Pro-Pro event saw record attendance, thanks in part to our esteemed guest speaker, John Hart, former President of Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers. His insights and experiences made the event truly memorable. A special thanks to Rodney Cook of The Four Seasons Golf & Sports Club for facilitating John Hart’s participation.
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Gratitude for Darin Hoff
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Darin Hoff for his years of dedicated service and leadership to the ECC. Darin has tirelessly worked for the membership over many years, and we are fortunate to have him continue his commitment as our new Section Secretary.
Welcoming New ECC Officers
New ECC Officers were officially sworn in on June 10 at the North Florida Annual Meeting. Congratulations to our new leadership team:
Brian Linton - ECC President Ryan Hritz - ECC Vice President David Damesworth - ECC Secretary
Gratitude for Sammy Samson
We are grateful to Sammy Samson for his continued service as the ECC Tournament Chair. His dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated by the entire ECC membership.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of these events. We look forward to more exciting gatherings in the future!
New ECC President
NORTHERN
Northern Chapter: Upcoming and Recent ECC Events
Education Event at PVIC
We hosted an enlightening education event at PVIC featuring Joey Flinchbaugh on Thursday, May 16th. Joey discussed agronomy practices and the crucial relationship between Golf Professionals and Superintendents. This was an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your knowledge in the field.
Assistants Event at TPC Sawgrass
Our Assistants Event at TPC Sawgrass was held on Monday, June 24th. The event began with a one-hour education session led by Club Car’s Danny Eckles, focusing on best practices for managing a Golf Cart Fleet. After the session, participants enjoyed a round of golf. Congratulations to Mark Tullo de Best, who emerged victorious with 44 Stableford points, shooting a remarkable 70 (-2).
Future Cup at St. Johns Golf Club
The Future Cup at St. Johns Golf Club was on Monday, May 20th, it was a thrilling competition between Assistants and HP/DOG. The Assistants team triumphed with a score of 16.0-8.0. Congratulations to the Assistants for their impressive performance!
The Future Cup
WEST CENTRAL
West Central Chapter: Championship Recap and Announcements
Championship Results
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 West Central Chapter Championship held at Belleair Country Club:
Gregory McClimans emerged as the champion after a thrilling playoff victory over Bryan Florio. Jim Slattery finished in third place. Brad Schneider claimed the title of West Central Chapter Assistant’s Champion with an outstanding performance, shooting a combined total of 129 over the two days (66-63). Emily Motta and Tom Sheran finished second and third, respectively.
Gratitude and Acknowledgments
A heartfelt thank you to Jim Slattery and his staff for hosting the 2024 WCC Championship. The golf course was in fantastic shape, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a first-class championship experience.
Special thanks to Ralph Ghioto and Century Buick for being our main sponsor for the WCC Championship. We would also like to recognize the following sponsors for their dedication and support:
Andy Heffner (Heritage Creations)
George Henry (ClubCar)
Sean Roberts (NBC Sports Next)
Tom Franke (Melin)
James Pittman (Cobra-Puma Golf)
Kevin Murphy (Antigua)
Please make sure to thank and support our sponsors!
Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking volunteers to help guide our future. We need a new Tournament Director and an Associate to join our Leadership Team to assist with Associate Programming. If you are interested in these positions, please reach out to Mike Glenn at mike.glenn@invitedclubs.com.
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the 2024 West Central Chapter Championship. Your contributions made the event a great success!
New WCC President
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SOUTH WEST
Southwest Chapter: Happy Summer!
Chapter Championship Highlights
The Chapter Championship was an exciting event this year! Congratulations to our outstanding champions:
Patrick Gogoel - SW Chapter Champion 2024: Patrick secured the title with a stunning final round of 68.
Sean Jacklin - SW Chapter Assistants Division Champion: Sean dominated the field with an impressive 11-under score.
David Hronek - SW Chapter Senior Champion: David clinched the title with a remarkable 5-under score.
Upcoming Event: Tim Beckwith Pro-Am
Mark your calendars for our annual Tim Beckwith event on September 9th! This pro-am is one of the highlights of the year. Gather a team and join us for a fantastic day of golf and camaraderie while supporting a great cause.
Tim Beckwith Pro-Am 2023
PLAYER ENGAGEMENT
