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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 06 MESSAGE FROM THE JUNIOR

PLAY WITH THE PROFESSIONAL 20 SCPGA JUNIORS PLAY WITH

GOLF DIRECTOR

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 07 CONSIDER THIS...

RULES OF GOLF 09 TAKING “ADVANTAGE” OF THE

RULES OF GOLF

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SCPGA FOUNDATION

THE SCPGA FOUNDATION EXPANDS PROGRAMS

GOLF FITNESS 14 YOUR JUNIOR GOLF FITNESS QUESTIONS ANSWERED

PLAYERS ON THE MOVE 16 SCPGA JUNIORS ARE ON THE MOVE

COURSE SPOTLIGHT 17 DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE

WHERE ARE THEY NOW

TO THE NEXT LEVEL

18 SCPGA JUNIORS TAKE IT

COLLEGE CORNER 19 A COACHES PERSPECTIVE ON

College Prep. Nationally Ranked. 36 to 54-hole Golf Events. Elite Players.

ROUND IMPROVEMENT

TRAVELING TEAMS 22 SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR TRAVEL

THE RECRUITING PROCESS

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COVER STORY 23 DUNNE & WOLFF DOMINATE

2014 TOYOTA TOUR CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNIOR BANQUET 24 2013 SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR

BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS

COLLEGE ANSWERS 26 Q&A WITH JIM ANDERSON &

200 Competitive Golf Events. Sharpen Skills.

Qualifying Events for Toyota Tour Cup.

CARRIE FORYSTH

TOURNAMENT RESULTS 29 SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR

FEATUREDCONTENT

PROFESSIONALS OF

NUMEROUS JUNIOR GOLFERS

THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

TOURNAMENT GOLF 21 FIVE TIPS FOR TOURNAMENT

TEAMS

PGA PROFESSIONALS Q&A 12 Q&A WITH PGA

THE PGA PROFESSIONAL

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT 32 2014 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 33 TGA

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 34 FIT FIX STUDIO

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 35 GOLF ACADEMY OF AMERICA

Ages 7-18. Semi-Competitive.

Executive Courses. 9-hole Golf Events.

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING THE GOLF PROFESSIONALS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA!

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SCPGA SECTION STAFF Tom Addis III, PGA, Executive Director/CEO, taddis@pgahq.com Rob Keller, Director of Competitions and Rules, rkeller@pgahq.com Melissa Meka, PGA, Junior Golf Director, mmeka@pgahq.com Sharon Curfman, Membership, scurfman@pgahq.com Breanne Mitchell, Communications Manager, bmitchell@pgahq.com Ariana Gomez, Foundation Marketing & Communications Administrator, agomez@pgahq.com Nicolle Quick, Meeting & Events Manager, nquick@pgahq.com Kristy Custer, Finance/Office Manager, kcuster@pgahq.com Daniel Hale, PGA, Foundation Programs and Events Administrator, dhale@pgahq.com Dave Kuhn, Tournament Operations Coordinator, dkuhn@pgahq.com Matt Gilson, Player Development Manager, mgilson@pgahq.com Max DeSpain, Junior Golf Manager, mdespain@pgahq.com Kevin Smith, Junior Golf Manager, ksmith@pgahq.com Marshall Gerlach, Junior Golf Manager, mgerlach@pgahq.com Junko Suzuki, PGA, Golf in Schools Territory Coordinator, jsuzuki@pgahq.com Eddie Rodarte, PGA, Golf in Schools Territory Coordinator, erodarte@pgahq.com Kristine Lorencz, Section Administration, klorencz@pgahq.com PGA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL MANAGER Nikki Gatch, PGA 760.534.1370 • ngatch@pgahq.com PGA EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT Ken Ferrell, PGA 951.894.5024 • kferrell@pgahq.com

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Message from the Junior Golf

DIRECTOR

By Junior Golf Director, Melissa Meka, PGA

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As the year 2014 has come to a closing, I would like to thank each supporter of the Southern California PGA and the Southern California PGA Junior Tour. We would also like to give a special thanks to all of our SCPGA players, alumni, sponsors, parents, and PGA Professionals. Without all of your support and contributions, we would be unable to operate one of the largest and most respected junior golf programs in the country. We will focus the 2015 season on running the best tournaments possible and getting our tour to a new level.

Please never hesitate to share your feedback as we continually try to improve the program and provide the best experience at every event.

The 2014 season could not have been successful without the staff of the SCPGA Junior Tour. With the transition of Junior Golf Directors, Max DeSpain, Christopher Gilkey, Kevin Smith, Marshall Gerlach, and Kristine Lorencz worked tirelessly to continue the Tour without any glitches and they all did a fabulous job. The SCPGA Junior Tour passed 2,500 members in 2014.

Each year, the increasing numbers of the tour are proof that we are “Growing the Game”.

Taking on the role as the Junior Golf Director for the SCPGA is such an honor for me. I grew up in Southern California and played many SCPGA Junior Tour events “back in the day.” This tour allowed me to hone my competitive skills and eventually helped me gain a full scholarship to California State University, Long Beach. I personally know how important this tour is and how much it means to so many of us. Looking back at all the people I have met through the years, the relationships built will last a lifetime. I can’t wait for PROGRAM MAGAZINE JUNIOR GOLF EDITION 2014

the opportunity to be out at the events to meet each and every one of you in the upcoming seasons.

Going into the 2015 season, we will continue to keep the 3 tier program in place with the Toyota Tour Cup, the SCPGA Players Tour, and the SCPGA Junior Development League. The SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup will be making a few changes in 2015.

We will be reducing the number of events from 28 to 23 and will be eliminating the Summer Q-School. Our goal is to provide the most competitive event for our juniors and prepare them for the collegiate level.

If there is ever anything we can do for you, please never hesitate to contact us.

Thank you again for your continued support!

MELISSA MEKA, PGA Melissa Meka was born in Long Beach and raised in Temecula. Melissa is an alumni of the SCPGA Junior Tour.

Melissa attended California State University, Long Beach on a Full Golf Scholarship where she studied Communications.

After playing on mini tours, Melissa decided to pursue a career in the golf business. She moved up to the Pacific Northwest, where she was the Assistant GM of the Cedars on Salmon Creek. In October of 2012, Melissa took a position at Toscana Country Club as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional.

Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, hiking, fishing, and watching her beloved Seahawks.

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SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR STAFF MEMBERS MAX DESPAIN

Max DeSpain is a Greensburg, Kentucky native and Western Kentucky University Alum.

Prior to coming on board with the SCPGA, Max interned with various junior golf organizations such as the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation, AJGA, and Middle Atlantic PGA section. He is an avid sports fan, enjoys hiking and a UK basketball enthusiast. Go Cats!

MARSHALL GERLACH

Marshall Gerlach was raised in Gig Harbor, WA. His interest in golf started in 2007 as a caddy at Chambers Bay Golf Club.

Four years later, Marshall decided to pursue a career by enrolling at PGCC. Marshall enjoys playing golf, exploring the great outdoors, and rooting for his hometown Seahawks.

KEVIN SMITH

Kevin Smith was born and raised in Upland, California. Kevin graduated from the University of La Verne with a degree in Business Administration and helped his golf team to three top ten finishes at the NCAA National Championship. Kevin enjoys all sports and is a big fan of the Lakers, Yankees, L.A. Kings, and Vikings.

KRISTINE LORENCZ Kristine Lorencz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Edinboro University. She has one daughter, Amanda that works at NYU.

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By SCPGA Honorary President, Jeff Johnson, PGA

I have been fortunate to spend time in the company of colleagues who have demonstrated again and again a commitment to excellence and a generous and caring approach to our Section. This is especially true of our Foundation and our Junior Golf Program. My spirit is lifted when thinking of all the good we have done for those entering the game and those at the highest levels of ability. Our Chairman, Tom Sargent has been a source of wisdom and guidance as we have watched our program grow to nearly 3000 Juniors while conducting over 250 events annually. All of our success and all of our programs are a result of a dedication that is inspiring. A dedication that is conveyed by exceptional people. Daniel Hale, Matt Gilson, Marshall Gerlach, Kevin Smith, Max DeSpain, Kristine Lorencz, Junko Suzuki, Eddie Rodarte and our new Director of Junior Golf Melissa Meka. We are indeed lucky.

So, our Foundation, and our many programs from Neighborhood Golf to Golf in Schools and our wonderful staff are circling in a perfect orbit.

Please consider this. If a child plays golf, a child will have a remarkable chance at being influenced by people that represent civility, good manners and kindness. In other words, PGA Professionals.

SCPGA Foundation

2014 JUNIOR GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This committee advises and makes recommendations for the growth and improvement of the SCPGA Junior Tour. The Committee also lends support for any discipline issues.

2014 FOUNDATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This committee encourages participation and player development throughout Southern California, advises and makes recommendations on grants and scholarships.

Tom Sargent, PGA Mesa Verde C.C. - Chairman John McNair, PGA JC Resorts/SCPGA Vice President Jerry Anderson, PGA SCPGA Past President Andy Thuney, PGA SCPGA Past President Amy Alcott, LPGA World Golf & LPGA Hall of Fame Bob Kummer Mellon 1st Business Bank-Retired Frank Talarico President/CEO, Goodwill Industries of Orange County Jeff Johnson, PGA SCPGA President Jason Taylor, PGA Goose Creek G.C. Joshua Jacobs President/CEO, TGA Premier Junior Golf Susan Roll, PGA Carlsbad Golf Center Nikki Gatch, PGA PGA of America, Player Development Regional Manager Pearl Sinn-Bonanni Cal State Fullerton Head Women’s Coach Matt Knabe Englander Knabe & Allen www.scpgajrtour.com

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Taking “Advantage” of the

RULES OF GOLF

By Ron O’Connor, PGA, Rules Committee Chairman

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2014 RULES OFFICIALS Gary Albin

Ron Riess, PGA

John Cochran

Terry Startzel

Bill Demint

Dianne Wilson

Ed Kearns, PGA Gary Wilson Bob Lowe

Lee Wortman

Lynn McClung Ron O’Connor, PGA Keith Reinking is unplayable. Because its your longest drive of the day, Rule 28a (stroke & distance) isn’t a viable choice and the bushes are too large for 28c (two clublengths) to provide sufficient clearance. Upon proceeding under 28b, dropping a ball in a small clearing behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, the ball rolls forward 7 feet to where its unplayable again. Since it rolled closer to the hole than where it first struck a part of the course, you think Rule 20-2c(vii)(a) requires you to re-drop so you lift the ball.

Unfortunately, because you dropped behind the point where the ball was unplayable, the ball was in play and must be replaced.

Additionally, you are subject to a one stroke penalty under Rule 18-2a and another penalty under Rule 28. A “working” knowledge of the rules could have saved you at least (2) penalty strokes here!

By rolling forward 7 feet (84”), if you measure the distance with a club shorter than 42”, you would be required to re-drop under Rule 20-2c(vi), came to rest more than two club-lengths from where first struck part of course! In closing, Don’t pick up a lost ball until it stops rolling (Rule 35)!

RULESOF GOLF

I must preface this article with one of my favorite sayings, “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing,” because its displayed very frequently on the golf course! Conversely, a “working” knowledge of the rules will often save a player a stroke or two.

The following scenarios provide examples of when to lift your ball, deciding where to drop and “loopholes” in the rules, and will assist you in developing that knowledge!

Your ball lies in an area of “free” relief, (ball sitting up in “rough,” stance in ground under repair) so you quickly mark and lift it, only to discover your nearest point of relief is in the “rough” and to replace it is a one stroke penalty (USGA Rule 18-2a). Note: a ball rolling to a stop in the “rough” sits up higher than a ball dropped in accordance with Rule 20-2a (standing erect, ball at shoulder height and arm’s length). In other words, lifting a ball lying on a golf car path, only to discover your nearest point of relief is in the deep “rough” and not the “fairway.”

Your errant drive on the dog-leg left par-4 has gone through the trees on the left and comes to rest in the lateral water hazard. You decide neither option 1a (stroke & distance) nor 1b (behind) under Rule 26 are favorable, so you (like 90+% of players) decide to proceed under option 1c(i), drop a ball within two club-lengths of where the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard which is still in the trees. If you had read all of option 1c, especially 1c(ii), you could have dropped within two club-lengths of a point on the opposite margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole (often an adjoining fairway).

Finally, you smash your drive only to have it run through the “fairway” into the bushes and

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EXPANDS PROGRAMS

Golf inSchools GOLF IN SCHOOLS The Southern California PGA Golf in Schools program is providing children with the building blocks for future achievement on the course, and in life. We conduct a www.scpgajrtour.com

multi-level enrichment curriculum on school campuses using golf as the vehicle to help students grow and achieve success. The program is an extension of the classroom incorporating life skills and academic subjects along with golf components. Program taught by certified PGA Professionals and Apprentices in a safe setting.

The goal of the Southern California PGA is to create a lifelong golfer by moving children from the after school programs to the golf course for clinics, camps and golf tournaments.

The SCPGA Foundation supports individuals to help them achieve their goals of higher education.

BOB MCCURRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,300)

Braden Lewis College of the Canyons Ryan Irwin UC Berkeley Isabella Salant Santa Clara Univ.

Courtney Martin Cal Lutheran Univ.

3-HOUR CHALLENGE 3-HOUR CHALLENGE The SCPGA Foundation is hosting 3-Hour Challenge Foundation Fundraisers year-round in 2015.

The Challenge is open to anyone interested in participating including, PGA Members & Apprentices, SCPGA Junior Tour Members and family and friends of the SCPGA Foundation. Teams and/or Individuals will compete in a “3-hour golf marathon” to raise money for the SCPGA Foundation and the charity of their choice. The objective will be to complete as many holes as possible in the 3-hour time frame as an individual or as a team. The facility and challenge day are to be selected by the individual or team. Participants will be asked to collect pledges per hole completed or overall one-time donations leading up to their challenge day. Then, on challenge day, the team will complete as many holes as possible in the 3-hour time frame, with overall proceeds from the event going to the SCPGA Foundation (50%) and their charity of choice (50%).

For more information on the Southern California PGA Foundation Programs, contact Daniel Hale at dhale@pgahq.com.

FRANK MACHADO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)

Julian Roberts Cal Poly (not pictured) Elizabeth Soewondo UCI Breanne Jones UCI Natalie Mattison UCR

MIKE LAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Katelyn Roth SDSU KK Limbhasut UC Berkley

SCPGAFOUNDATION

The SCPGA Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in Ontario, established to promote the game of golf to youth. The SCPGA Foundation runs the popular SCPGA Junior Tour – a three-tier program providing Southern California juniors with a place to improve their golf and life skills through competitive tournament opportunities, Neighborhood Golf – an aggressive player development program in which golf is brought into the neighborhoods of Southern California and then players are bridged back to local golf facilities, and other programs such as Free Lesson month, Play with a Pro, Golf in Schools, and qualifying for the National Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship. The SCPGA Foundation supports junior golfers through grants which assist in covering tournament fees and registration, and awarding scholarships for their educational advancement.

The Southern California PGA Foundation has been working diligently this past year to add worthwhile Foundation programs in the hope of generating additional funds for grants and scholarships for junior golfers in Southern California. In 2014, the SCPGA Golf in Schools program was launched and we continue to encourage the 3-Hour Challenge.

Each program is very unique in itself and we’re excited to see these programs grow and create more programs like this next year.

2014 SCPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

JOHNNY REVOLTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Jonathan Young UCI Julia Sander UCR

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Q & A with PGA Professionals of numerous junior golfers throughout

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1. What is your background and current involvement with Junior Golf?

2. Generally speaking, what advice would you give an average junior golfer to improve his/her game (most common game flaws) 3. What are the most important aspects of competitive golf and what do you impress upon your students to help prepare for tournament play?

4. What percentage of each practice session should a Junior devote to each aspect of the game. (putting, short game, driving, iron play, etc.)

5. What does the term “Student Athlete” mean to you and how does excelling in the classroom transfer to success in golf?

PGAPROFESSIONALSQ&A

TOM SARGENT, PGA 1. I have been teaching juniors for over 35 years. I have been involved with the junior golf association for close to 30 years.

2. Most juniors need to improve their short games. They frequently putt well but don’t have a wellrounded arsenal of shots around the green.

3. Juniors frequently need to establish emotional balance. They often get too high when things go well or too low when things head south. They need to learn to control that. I like them to mentally prepare for both the best, the worst and the in between prior to play so they can manage their reactions. It is also important to teach the player how to play a practice round and how to evaluate a golf course.

4. While the answer to this questions varies with each

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individual, one could say that putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play should be about 70%k, 30% long game. That rarely happens which is why the answer to number two above is what it is.

5. “Student Athlete” means several things. It depends upon the individual junior. I like to think there are three basic kinds of soon-to-be-college players: The student-first, golfer- second, the golfer-first, student-second and then the balanced student athlete who wants highly competitive college golf as well as challenging academics. There are some of each in junior golf. The balanced student athlete might be a good fit at a Stanford or a Duke. The student-first player might be a good fit in the Ivy Leagues while the golfer-first might head to a UNLV or an ASU. TOM MCCRAY, PGA 1. In the early years of my career, I was at a course that was difficult to gain access for too much of a junior program and in the mid 80’s there really wasn’t a great deal of demand. I was able to produce several competitive golfers from a young age through private lessons and mentoring. When I moved to Southern California junior golf became a focus with Summer camps and the PGA Junior league that we joined to compete against the local clubs and worked closely with Alan Ochiai and Marty LaRoche on the administration of the league. From there we began to mentor this group through the system and many of which have gone on to play college golf.

2. First and foremost all juniors need to have a passion for the game and find a way to improve while having fun. With the passion they will find the desire to really practice on what makes up a solid golf game. Too many times I see players that come to the range

and beat balls under the direction of a parent and can get good at striking a driver or 7 iron, but that’s not playing the game. A young person with passion will get out on the course and take that experience to his instructor to find ways to improve the overall game. Fine tuning those parts of the game that you struggle with makes more sense than hitting 100 drivers. A teacher can help much more if the student can communicate needs and then be specific during a lesson on the skill set in question. Spending 30 minutes in a bunker, next to a green or on the green can shave strokes off a score simply by giving them some clear plan on different shots out on the course.

3. Go Play in Tournaments! When I was growing up there were very few opportunities to play competitive golf so when the opportunity came up the nerves weren’t sharp. In SoCal the juniors could play in a tournament almost every day during the summer and all weekends during the rest of the year. Once a student can play a reasonable game on their own they should just start competing to get the idea of playing in that kind environment. I always tell students that the first few times out will be tough as it’s natural for the nerves to get the better of you and with experience it will slowly get better. Setting goals and expectations for each tournament will keep them motivated until the results can start to show. Hitting balls and playing with your friends and family is good, but only tournament play can prepare you for that environment. After each tournament the student should bring the stories to their instructor so they can analyze where game skills or mental preparation can improve.

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from an instructor and needs based on past performance. I always recommend students start at the hole and work backwards over the length of a session at the practice facility. Start on the green with short putts and work away from the hole until the desired feel at each distance is achieved, then go to the short game area. If a short game area is not available where you practice then hit short pitches at the range to begin your range session. Slowly work out in distance until you get to a full shot and then work through your bag to your driver. The session should be altered if, in a past tournament round, a specific area of the game is in need of more work and more time should be spent there.

Hitting an hours’ worth of drivers won’t help your sand game etc.

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LOU SKOVRON, PGA 1. Junior golf has been a major part of those forty years. My wife and I have been directly involved with Valley Junior Golf Association since 1987 to the present.

2. The first thing I would tell them is to find an instructor to help them along the way. A teacher they fell comfortable with. Second they need to develop a set routine for every shot. I fell juniors neglect this important aspect. Third I would tell them to enjoy the challenge of golf and have fun in the pursuit to get better.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A TEAM? We all know golf is an individual sport, and that’s certainly part of the intrigue of the game. But, what if you could belong to a GOLF TEAM from your home course? Complete with a Coach, Team Uniforms, and the chance to advance to All Stars, Regionals, and even the National Championship! If this sounds fun to you, then PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE GOLF is for you!

PGA Junior League Golf incorporates the “Little League” approach to the game of golf. PGA Junior League Golf features a teamvs.-team format in a structured league.

PGA Junior League Golf is designed to better socialize the game for juniors ages 9-13 and places an emphasis on fun, recreation and the sportsmanship 4. I feel that junior golfers need to of the game for players of any skill level. Four to Six Teams comprise a spend 50 % of their time on long “League” and compete against each game and 50 % on short game. other in home and away matches As their swings develop then they during a six to eight week season need to spend more time on the during the summer. Usually teams will short game. (putting, chipping, have one practice and one match per week, so if you are participating in sand play and reading greens) another junior golf program, there’s plenty of time to do both!

5. Being a student athlete is Your Coach will be your home an important part of a Junior course’s PGA Professional, and he Golfer’s life. Both require selfor she will lead your practices and discipline, organization, ambition, coordinate your matches. The matches and accountability. Both work are 9-hole matches in a two-person together for success in college and scramble format, so you and your life. As time has passed and the teammate will be competing against two other juniors from another course/ number of juniors golfers around club. PGA Junior League is a great way the world has increased. College to prepare for Middle School or High coach’s choices have increased.

School golf teams, too!

Junior golfers have to stand out.

So join the over 18,000 juniors Being a good student and a good across the country who have player make them more attractive participated in PGA Junior League Golf, to coaches. If they cannot qualify and join the fun! academically to get into college Visit pgajuniorleaguegolf.com for the coach cannot help them. Every more info and to find a team near you!

3. They need to play in as many tournaments as they can to gain experience which will help the to get better at course management and attain the right mind set to play high school golf, college golf, or beyond.

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5. The game of golf is a great deal similar to school. To obtain success in either takes discipline and to manage success in both at the same time takes even more.

A Student Athlete needs to have the organization to plan their time so they can be on top of school work as well as staying sharp on the course. I have lived through being a student athlete as well as raised a student athlete and have seen struggles and successes in both. First and foremost your school work needs to be the top priority. Young players need to understand there are numerous stories of kids who thought they were the best player in the world and would make millions playing so they didn’t need to do well in school. As mentors we need to make sure these athletes are aware that they need to be equipped with the education all the way through college and then see where their game can take them.

Getting a high school transcript that can either allow entry to the school of their choice can lead to being recruited by those schools for college golf. Once college is over and the athlete has a degree they can decide where to go next. Being able to take a shot and playing professionally with a marketable degree in your back

pocket can make those three foot putts a great deal less stressful.

kid should have the dream to play college golf or beyond. But reality tells us that a large majority will not. So education is a priority. The greatest thing is they have a sport they can play for a lifetime. As our motto at Valley Junior Golf says "Golf is Good for Kids."

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Your Junior Golf Fitness Questions

ANSWERED

By Mike Hansen, Hansen Fitness for Golf

GOLFFITNESS

1. What is the number one thing you work on with your juniors and why?

We have adopted the belief of experts who have proven sensitive periods or critical times in every child’s life where certain skills can be learned at an accelerated rate.

These critical times are called windows of opportunity that as a coach, we would not want to miss.

With 8-11 year olds - we focus on their fundamental movement skills like skipping, hopping, shuffling and foot coordination.

This is very important in their development and will seamlessly transfer over to their golf swing.

With 12-14 year olds - we focus primarily on speed. Speed developments in the linear path as well as rotational speed are both addressed. Multiple studies have shown that speed development in this window is imperative; in fact it is documented that if the young athlete does not develop speed before puberty they will never have that opportunity again. In other words a 25 year old that was very active in this phase and trying to get more speed in their swing will gain much more than that of a golfer that was sedentary during this phase. During this window, we begin to introduce functional strength as well.

Junior performance program at Dove Canyon G.C., working on fast feet in the ladder for speed and coordination drills.

With 15-16 year olds - our main focus is suppleness (flexibility).

This is usually the age that puberty sets in and growth spurts are seen. Maintaining and increasing flexibility during this phase is a must for young golfers. Many players may experience problems with their swings because their bodies are growing fast and they become tight. This window is crucial in order to help juniors excel in their long term athletic and golf development.

In the 17+ window - our primary focus is strength. We base our program on how fundamentally sound their body is and how much athletic development they were involved in during the previous phases. During this phase we concentrate on strength, speed, and power development. We

Bridge on stability ball- This exercise is very important to strengthen the glutes and hamstrings. The backside (posterior chain) is often overlooked in many programs, but is the most active muscle group for lower body stability in the swing.

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assessment we do with all our clients.

Stamina can be increased by working on leg strength or by simply adding interval training into their program in which we increase their heart rate to around 80% of their max and then let it recover.

Interval training is very similar to a golf tournament in which their heart rate is always fluctuating.

Half Kneeling RMT Club rotations. RMT Club, a piece of equipment with weight in the head of the club, focuses on core strength, lower body stability and forearm strength.

like to introduce Olympic lifting techniques, explosive plyometrics, and functional movement exercise, all which transfer to the proper body sequencing of the swing.

Band Rotations - rotational exercise working the entire body from the ground up. Use different angles of resistance to target multiple muscle groups.

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4. Tell us a little about TPI and their role in education and their influence on your business?

TPI’s junior certification program is above and beyond any junior golf program out there.

Their philosophy is to create the athlete first and then turn that athlete into an amazing golfer.

They have established an advisory board of experts from around the world specializing in pediatric orthopedics, athletic development, swing fundamentals, nutrition, and exercise. They have spent years developing and perfecting their program with young golfers from all walks of life from all over the world.

TPI’s program is a full golf development program teaching all aspects of the game. We have adopted the performance and fitness portion of their program, allowing our students to continue to work with their swing coaches.

We currently work with our juniors individually and in groups. We have also had the opportunity to enhance already established local junior programs.

When I started my golf specific fitness company in 2005, it was difficult to spread the word of

Wall throws using weighted medicine balls, helping increase clubhead speed, core strength and lower body stability.

fitness in golf. In 2006 TPI started their show on the Golf Channel, it influenced my business immensely by reaching a larger audience. The concept is much more accepted and clients both young and old are seeing and feeling the benefits every day.

5. What is one piece of advice you can give parents of young golfers?

Let your youngster play multiple sports! Too often we see a 14 or 15 year old come in that started golf at 4 or 5 and hasn’t played any other sports. With these juniors we have to spend time getting rid of imbalances and limitations caused by the repetitive one sided movement. We do not advise early specialization, 13 or 14 is the perfect age to decide to focus on one sport. Golfers who play other sports already have great control of their bodies and are quick learners when it comes to developing speed and power conducive to their golf swing.

Multiple sports allow juniors to be well balanced physically and have symmetrical strengths on both sides of their bodies. Being aware of this will allow your junior to enjoy golf more, and prevent injury for the future.

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2. What is the number one reason juniors seek your help?

The most common answer we hear when we discuss goals with our juniors is more distance, with a close second being more stamina for multiple day tournaments.

Distance is very dependent on where they are in their development. We may be able to increase distance by working on flexibility with some or strength and speed with others.

This is determined by the initial

3. What is the mission of Hansen Fitness for Golf?

The mission of our junior program is to educate juniors on the importance of a well-rounded exercise and nutrition program for optimal development and performance in their golf game with the expectations it will continue well into their adult life. We do this in a fun and safe atmosphere by utilizing research based programs and years of experience to provide world class results.

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PLAYERS TOUR TO TOYOTA TOUR CUP Isaiah Aguirre Kevin Jungsu An Daniela Anastasi Dominic Ariondo Cameron Azoff Kyoshiro Azumada Cara Barker Raynard Belmonte Keilee Bessho Marisa Bhanubandh Patrick Brown Amanda Brown Justin Caddow Caroline Cantlay Jake Castillo Felicia Chang Taylor Chang Kevin Chen Yu-Jen Cheng Justin Collins Cezar Cozianu Thomas (Alex) Crain Timothy Davis, II Kyle Dollison Justin Egelske Kyle Egge Dan Erickson Patricio Espinosa Andrew Fernandes Grace Ferrell Elizabeth Fung Daniel Furman Matthew Giombetti Mason Glinski Brendan Gonzalez Paul GunnessBendetti Dario Hamada Andrea Han Ethan Han Justin Harikawa Nick Harry Yu-Lun Huang David Huang Matthew Huo Carter Irwin Jin Jen Saebom (Sarah) Jeon ZiHao Jin Zareh Kaloustian Amritpal Kang Donald Kay Angelo Keklikian Brandon Kewalramani Priscilla Ki Kyle Kinnane

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Course Spotlight

DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE

FAMILY VALUES

Recipient of the 2014 SCPGA Junior Tour Club Award

Moore Family

outside programs that Anaheim Dad Miller is involved with, they have implemented a “Free Late Twilight” initiative for all Junior Members seven days a week to allow Junior Golfers to work on their game without incurring the cost. In the 2014 year with the Southern California PGA, Dad Miller has hosted 363 active participants over four events which is an average of 90 players per event!

There are few facilities that give back to the community as much as Anaheim Dad Miller Golf Course and their involvement with Junior Golf is truly second to none.

COURSESPOTLIGHT

Located in the heart of Anaheim, “Dad Miller” Golf Course has served as a cornerstone to the SCPGA Junior Tour since 2012.

General Manager Cameron Carr and Head Professional Toby Todd, PGA have been instrumental in promoting Junior Golf in the area through their involvement with countless initiatives. Their involvement with SCGA Youth on Course, The First Tee of Orange County, CIF, and the Southern California PGA Junior Tour has propelled them to the front of the line as far as growing the game is concerned. In addition to the

Family is the true backbone of the Southern California PGA Junior Golf Program and has been so since its merger with the Southern California Junior Golf Association in 1987. Over 2000 families a year make up the community that is the SCPGA with their participation in all facets of the program from the Junior Developmental League to the Toyota Tour Cup and everything in-between.

Representing both the Players Tour and Toyota Tour Cup, the Calubid family has truly left a lasting impression on the Junior Tour as Andre, Brad, and Harold have competed in a combined 30 events thus far in 2014 season with 10 top 5 finishes amongst them. Derrick and Li-Chi Liu have also made a mark in the 2014 season tallying 13 top 5 finishes in the Junior Tour with 39 events played on both the Toyota Tour Cup and the Players Tour.

Among all of the success endured by siblings in the program, Haley and Tyler Moore are at the top of the category with 10 top five finishes between them on the Toyota Tour Cup thus far in 2014 and Rolex All-American honors this year with the American Junior Golf Association. The SCPGA embraces every family involved with the organization past and present and looks forward to developing future relationships in the 2015 season.

Calubid Family

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TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Find to the right a list of 2014 graduates who continue their competitive golf onto the collegiate level. We wish them the best of luck in the next chapter of their golfing careers and very proud of all of their achievements!

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NAME HOMETOWN COLLEGE

Cole Alexander Placentia Milligan College Michael Alvarez Henderson, NV Cal State- Fullerton Grant Amerson Goleta UC- San Diego Roman Aragon Mission Viejo St. Mary’s College Alicia Arzaga Lakewood Cal State- Long Beach Cara Barker San Diego Texas Tech University Cameron Bauer Huntington Beach Biola University Bakari Bolden North Hollywood University of Southern California Luis Felipe Calderon San Diego Cal State- Northridge Harold Calubid Long Beach Cal State- Fresno Anthony Cecere Palos Verdes Estates Pepperdine University Sarah Cho San Diego Northwestern University Erin Choi Torrance UCLA Lydia Choi Beverly Hills UCLA Aliea Clark Carlsbad UCLA Perry Cohen La Jolla St. Mary’s College Amy Cooper Bakersfield Cal State- Bakersfield Erin Costes Irvine University of Hawaii Hilo Sean Crocker Westlake Village University of Southern California Ben Doyle La Jolla UC- Berkeley Nicholas Engelhardt Los Angeles Cal Poly University Hunter Epson Long Beach Cal State- Long Beach Brittany Farrell Dove Canyon Cal State- Fullerton Tyler Ferrier Rancho Santa Margarita Cal Lutheran University James Frahm Laguna Niguel Lafayette College Haley Fuller Rancho Santa Margarita Point Loma University Hale Furey Newport Beach Harvard University Sarah Greenberg Temecula DePauw University Raymund Gonzales Mission Viejo Missouri State University Liliana Gutierrez Santa Ana Irvine Valley College Jamie Harada Costa Mesa Cal Poly University Davis Holman Yorba Linda Northern Illinois University Franklin Huang Poway Stanford University Gordon Hundley Torrance Missouri-St. Louis University Johnny Hyun Irvine UC- Irvine Breanne Jones Riverside UC- Irvine Dayoung Kim Irvine UC- Riverside Louis Kim Brea UC-Riverside Megan Kim Irvine University of Michigan Tiffany Kurokia West Covina University of Albany Georgia Lacey Del Mar San Diego State University Kristin Lee Irvine NYU Braden Lewis Santa Clarita College of the Canyons KK Limbhasut Loma Linda UC- Berkeley Daniel Lopez Los Angeles University of San Diego Matt Lutz Placentia UC- Riverside Brandon Mai Poway UCLA Samuel Mangiaterra Oak Hills Citrus College Courtney Martin Palmdale Cal Lutheran University Natalie Mattison Cypress UC- Riverside Mike McGilton Chandler, AZ New Mexico State University Jonathan Nicholson Newbury Park Cal Poly University Abby Novack Encinitas Sonoma State University Caroline Ordian Palm Desert University of Redlands Kate Pasterkiewicz La Mesa Sonoma State University Mackenzie Perez Rancho Palos Verdes University of Missouri Victor Ponte Camarillo UCLA JJ Qualkenbush La Quinta Cal Baptist University Mackenzie Raim Palm Desert UNLV Katelyn Reynolds Los Angeles Boston College Ryan Roodzant Bakersfield Cal State - Chico Pailin Ruttanasupagid San Diego University of Illinois Dean Sakata Diamond Bar Army- West Point Isabella Salant Carlsbad Santa Clara University Joo Youn Seo Laguna Niguel UC- Irvine Corey Shaun Encinitas UCLA Genie Short Irvine Minnesota State University Elizabeth Soewondo Laguna Niguel UC-Irvine David Stitt Simi Valley Cal State- Fullerton Joshua Suh La Canada Columbia University Felicia Taverrite Temecula Cal State- Long Beach David Tottori Las Vegas, NV University of Hawaii at Hilo Lawrence Tu Irvine Navy Alana Uriell Carlsbad University of Arkansas Aaron Wise Lake Elsinore University of Oregon Michelle Yom Torrance Penn Jonathan Young Long Beach UC-Irvine

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A coaches perspective on the

RECRUITING PROCESS

WHAT IS THE GENERAL PROCESS OF RECRUITMENT FOR A JUNIOR GOLFER? In general, the recruitment process begins around the time a Recruit enters High School. At this time coaches will begin tracking scores, results, and rankings and will determine tentative recruitment lists for each graduating year. As time progresses a coach will evaluate a Recruit one or multiple times, and at the request of a coach the Recruit will visit the campus for an unofficial visit. (note: Official Visits are paid for by the school and may only occur one time after the Recruit begins classes their senior year in High School) Also during this time a Recruit and Coaching Staff will be tackling a few administrative task such as: collecting academic www.scpgajrtour.com

information for early admission approval, recruit will register with the NCAA eligibility center/ apply to the school, and coaching staff will collect all of a Recruit’s pertinent personal information. If it seems to be a good fit for both parties, a Coach will make a verbal or written offer to a recruit and if accepted by the Recruit, which is a verbal commitment, the parties will proceed with a National Letter of Intent either in the early signing period, second week of November, or regular signing period, the following April.

MUST A PLAYER ALWAYS MAKE THE FIRST MOVE DURING RECRUITMENT? OR WILL THE COACH SHOW INTEREST WITHOUT THE PLAYER’S EFFORTS? It depends on the school and the coaching staff, but I would estimate that there are equal efforts by both a Recruit and a Coaching Staff as to who makes the first move. Sometimes a player will reach out by phone or email, and often times you will see a Coaching Staff evaluate a player before they have made contact with the school. In any event, I would suggest that if you are interested in a particular school, surely reach out to them.

determined by a relatively small roster so coaches will be diligent in their recruitment process of every player. If a Recruit finds that this is not the case, and receives and offer from a Coach without having evaluated them- this should be a red flag to the Recruit.

IS IT TOUGHER FOR A PLAYER TO BE RECRUITED OUT OF STATE? IS IT MORE COMMON FOR COACHES TO RECRUIT WITHIN THEIR REGION? With most golf programs a coaching staff will mainly recruit within their region. The makeup of each school and golf program will determine whether they will recruit out of state or not. For example, here at UC Riverside, we mainly stick to In-State recruiting as the cost of attendance is approximately half the price as out of state tuition and fees.

Many other programs however only recruit out of state, or only recruit internationally. Recruits should do some roster research on each program to see where players reside.

IF THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM A COACH IN E-MAILS, ETC. DOES THAT CLEARLY MEAN NO INTEREST? In almost every case, if there is no response from a Coach in e-mails, it means that they are not interested. I am aware that several coaches might not respond to every recruiting email, and I hope that as a coaching community we work towards improving on this.

OTHER THAN STROKE AVERAGE, WHAT IS A WAY TO STICK OUT TO A COACH DURING RECRUITING? High tournament finishes, maturity, athleticism, intelligence/ academic performance, and proven work ethic are a few examples.

Recruits should also be aware that when a Coach is evaluating a player they are not putting that much weight into how the Recruit plays on that day. Relax, be composed, and just play golf. As a Coaching Staff, we are mostly taking look at player’s strengths and weaknesses, how they might progress in the next 5 years, and intangibles like attitude, emotions, and decision making.

IS WATCHING THE PLAYER IN PERSON A MUST PRIOR TO MAKING AN OFFER? Yes, it should be. Coaches are putting their stock in a Recruit and making a commitment to a player for four years when making an offer to be a part of their program. Ultimately, their jobs and performance as a Coach are

IS IT EVER TOO LATE FOR A PLAYER TO BE RECRUITED? Yes, in many cases a program’s roster is filled nearly a year in advance. I will say however that if you are a special talent that has slipped through the cracks, a Coaching Staff might try to make exceptions to add you to the team late in the recruiting process.

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COLLEGECORNER

Many junior golfers have the aspirations of continuing their golfing career and playing at the collegiate level. Knowing and understanding the voyage a junior takes while preparing for the next step can be overwhelming for the player as well as the parent.

To gain more prospective on the process and become familiarized with the common mysteries in college recruiting, we spoke with an experienced head coach in Eric Riehle, PGA. Riehle is currently on his third season as the head coach for the University of California, Riverside.

Prior to coming back to his alma mater UC Riverside, Coach Riehle served as head coach at the University of La Verne for four seasons where he found success and was named 2011 D-3 West Region Coach of the Year. Before his coaching career began in 2005 as an assistant with UC Riverside, Eric was an accomplished collegiate golfer tallying All-Big West Selection honors three times and leading his team to two Big West Conference Championships.

Now, as the PGA member continues to build off his recent success, he shares some insight on the college recruitment and the communal questions.

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A MESSAGE FROM 2013 JUNIOR GOLF LEADER TODD SMITH, PGA

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One of the most important ways to increase participation with juniors is to actually listen to the juniors.

The Titleist Performance Institute surveyed kids in San Diego County and asked them if their parents allowed them to do anything (watch television, sleep, and play video games were not acceptable answers), what would they do? The top 5 answers were team sports, martial arts, gymnastics, music, and dance. A little surprised that golf didn’t show up since some of the kids were kids of professional golfers, they followed up with “Why?” The top 5 reasons…fun, friends, good at it, felt good doing it, and a sense of belonging.

I feel Pro Kids Golf Academy has had a lot of success (1800 active members) because we focus our entry level classes on fun activity-based programming and the kids meeting someone new during every class, rather than them mastering the fundamentals. My rule for my staff is kids aren’t allowed to do the same thing for more than five minutes because that is when they get bored and there are behavior issues.

To have effective circuit-style programming, a lot of planning and set-up is required.

Through programs like the PGA Sports Academy, PGA Junior Leagues, PGA Golf in Schools, and PGA Neighborhood Golf, the PGA has built the curriculum for courses to successfully grow the game. It makes me proud to be a member of an organization that is meeting the needs of its members and their communities.

SCPGA Juniors

PLAY WITH THE PROFESSIONAL The SCPGA “Play with the Pro” program provides SCPGA Junior Tour members the opportunity to play a round of golf with select PGA professionals and one SCPGA staff member. PGA professionals are seen as role models for young golfers throughout the country.

The SCPGA “Play with the Pro” is able to give the SCPGA Junior Tour a direct connection with the experts of our game.

The SCPGA selects specific individual Junior Tour members based on a number of different criteria to participate in this program. The Southern California PGA is looking to reward players not only on their playing ability.

Individuals will be selected on their position on the SCPGA Player of the Year points list, overall character, community involvement, future aspirations, commitment to the SCPGA, GPA, etc. Selected juniors will be rewarded by playing on high end facilities with the host PGA Professional.

The SCPGA would like to thank all the host facilities from 2014 that participated in the “Play with the Pro” program. Without their generosity we wouldn’t have been able to make this happen and we are truly grateful for the great experience they have provided for countless SCPGA Jr. Tour members in 2014. Listed below are the names of the golf facilities, PGA Professionals and

Play with the Professional - Los Angeles Country Club

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SCPGA Junior Tour members who participated in the 2014 “Play with the Professional.”

ANNANDALE GOLF CLUB PGA Professional: Wade Berzas SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Robert Stehlin, Dylan Wan THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB PGA Professional: Tom Gardner SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Nick Englehart, Josh Matz NORTH RANCH COUNTRY CLUB PGA Professional: Mark Wilson SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Harold Calubid, Justin Collins FAIRBANKS RANCH COUNTRY CLUB PGA Professional: Grant Strobel SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Daniela Anastasi, Annika Chickering

Play with the Professional - Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

BARONA CREEK GOLF CLUB PGA Professional: Ross Marcano SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Tyler Moore, Haley Moore MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS PGA Professionals: Eric Lohman, Hide Yoshinaga, Bobby Nickell SCPGA Junior Tour Members: Sahith Theegala, Clayton Feagler, Tanner Podres, Samuel Mangiaterra, Clay Seeber, Justin Sheparovich, Jonathan Unterman www.scpgajrtour.com

Five Tips for

TOURNAMENT ROUND IMPROVEMENT

By Zach Allen, PGA, 2013 Teacher of the Year HOW TO EASILY FIND YOUR GOLF BALL Teach juniors to take mental notes of where their ball finished, in relation to objects on course such as trees, bunkers, or bushes.

On occasion when a junior hits a poor tee shot they look away in disgust, pondering what went wrong with the swing, rather than putting their emotions on hold, to clearly identify where their ball finished, so they can easily find it.

After all, there is nothing worse then hitting a poor tee shot just to walk down the fairway and find out that your ball is not where you thought it was.

POSITIVE, NEUTRAL, NEGATIVE REACTIONS Golfers tend to react to a golf shot in one of three ways, negative, neutral and positive. Many juniors when playing tournament golf react negatively to a poor shot.

Rather than reacting negatively focus on something simple like balance, tempo, or grip pressure.

Juniors also tend to have neutral reactions to their great shots, rather than really storing and celebrating the great swings. The only two emotions we want are neutral and positive, especially during tournaments where maintaining our confidence is critical.

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TOURNAMENT ROUNDS If you feel like there is a large gap between tournament performance and practice round performance, the problem usually lies in your pre shot routine.

Keeping the same pre shot routine before every shot is so important in tournament golf. Players will often slow down, and become more careful, trying to make sure they do everything right. Others speed up because of the fear of being a slow player, or they’re not used to the increased amount of nervous tension, that tournament golf brings. Be mindful of doing exactly what you would normally do in practice, down to the second. In tournament golf you have 45 seconds to hit a shot. Try using 25-30 seconds to find the yardage, choose a club, and plan the shot. Then use 5-10 seconds to take one practice swing, and visualize the shot. Lastly use 5-7 seconds to step into the shot and execute. Keep this time consistent, especially during tournament golf rounds.

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Remember you are out of position and in trouble in the first place, do not compound your errors by striking a tree with your next shot.

get paired with the 12 year old, who has been playing since they were two, hits the ball 280 yards already, and has won the last three events. While you are paired in the same group, you are on your own individual journey, focusing on what they are shooting will only distract you from playing your game, and playing the most important competitor, the golf course.

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TRAVEL TEAMS

Oak Valley Cup Jack Li, Sage Casaga, Josh Matz, Clay Seeber, Matthew Wolff, Marcus De La Rosa, Brooke Graebe, Calista Reyes, Annika Chickering, Cindy Oh, Briana Chacon, Monika Poomchareon

TRAVELINGTEAMS

Girls’ Junior America’s Cup Stephanie Lau, Muni He, Brigitte Dunne, Rong Ji

Boys’ Junior America’s Cup Hunter Epson, Justin Kim, Hidetoshi Yoshihara, Sean Yu

Cal State Boys’ North/South Cup Matches Brett Robinson, Matt Lutz, Tyler See, William Moffly, Tyler Burnes, Trevor Norby, Austin Kratochvil, Niels Andersen, Jacob Johnshon, Jackson Polakov 22

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Eddie Hogan Cup Sahith Theegala, Tyler Moore, Chase Furey, Jack Li

Cal State Girls’ North/South Cup Matches Bailey Barkley, Annika Gino, Halie Lasken, Kelly Lee, Jade Siphomsay, Carolyn Zhao

Mary Cave Cup Clare Legaspi, Alyaa Abdulghany, Brooke Graebe and Brittany Park www.scpgajrtour.com

Dunne & Wolff dominate at 2014

TOYOTA TOUR CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

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Brigitte Dunne

Matthew Wolff

and their staff was excellent throughout the weekend.

The SCPGA would also like to thank TaylorMade/Adidas Golf for supplying the field with a new pair of shoes and a pullover. We greatly appreciate their support of Junior Golf and the Toyota Tour Cup! Finally, thank you to the entire Rules Committee that was on-site not only for the Tour Championship but for the entirety of the season. Each Rules Official is valuable to the success of the tournaments and their assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all the participants in the 2014 season, looking forward to seeing each of you in 2015!

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COVERSTORY

The Toyota Tour Cup season recently came to a close with the year-end finale Tour Championship.

It was a perfect setting in Santa Barbara overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the divine Sandpiper Golf Club as two Champions were crowned in the 36-hole tournament.

The venue was a great Championship test for the field 2014 Toyota Tour Cup Champions Brigitte Dunne & Matthew Wolff with the ocean breezes comes into the Tour Championship in and quick greens.

2014 and wins yet again. With a first Matthew Wolff of Agoura Hills and round of 77, Dunne came back firing Brigitte Dunne of Camarillo hoisted in the final round tallying off four the hardware as each posted a strong straight birdies to setup her run to the final round to claim the Championship win. With an impressive even par 72 title. in the final round, Brigitte claimed a Wolff had a resilient season coming two stroke victory to win her final Tour into the final event of the year already Championship before heading to SMU tallying three wins. With a one over next fall for her freshman season in par 73 in the first round, Matthew Dallas. had placed himself in contention With the 2014 Toyota Tour Cup for the final round which proved to season now complete, the Player of be exciting. Wolff had a steady final the Year point’s race has come to an round and birdied the Par 3 18th to end having two names to etch on the post a round of one under par 71, perpetual trophy. It was a small margin which proved to be significant. The for both recipients as their play in the birdie on the final hole placed Wolff championship propelled them into the at the top of the leaderboard and top spot. Throughout the 28 Toyota tied with Joseph Chun, which would Tour Cup tournament calendar year, lead to a playoff to determine the players receive points based on their winner. Chun mirrored both rounds of finish. With the points doubled for the Wolff (73-71) sending the two into a championship, many players had an dramatic finish to decide the Toyota opportunity to claim the Player of the Tour Championship. The playoff went Year. to hole #17 where Wolff would just Matthew Wolff, with his victory in edge past Chun on the first hole to the championship, earned the honors claim the victory.

Dunne was back in familiar territory, of being named the Boys Player of the Year. now having back to back victories Haley Moore had another at the Tour Championship. In 2013, impressive season tallying two Brigitte won at Torrey Pines then victories, five second place finishes and was crowned the Girls Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

A huge thank you goes to Sandpiper Golf Club for hosting the 2014 Toyota Tour Cup Championship.

The course was an excellent setting for the Championship 2014 Toyota Tour Cup Championship - First, Second & Third Place

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BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS The 2014 Banquet of Champions will be held at Mesa Verde Country Club on Saturday January 24th.

Below are some of the awards that will be presented to our junior members that evening.

BILL BRYANT AWARD Bill Bryant founded the Junior Golf Association of Southern California, along with Ralph W. Miller, in 1948 and served as the association president until his death in 1983.

Along with providing leadership and financial assistance, Bill arranged for the use of numerous golf courses and was a member of the USGA Junior Golf Championship Committee. The Bill Bryant Award was created after his death to recognize individuals who have shown distinguished service and support to the SCPGA Junior Golf Program.

2013 Dennis Wright & Los Angeles County Junior Golf Program

JUNIORBANQUET FOUNDATION AWARD Each year, the Southern California PGA Foundation recognizes a junior golfer who exemplifies outstanding character, sportsmanship and leadership. The recipient of this award demonstrates a positive influence on his or her fellow Tour Members and has set a notable example for all juniors to emulate. The SCPGA Foundation Award recipient represents all that is important in golf – competitive spirit, honor, integrity and respect for the game and their peers.

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CURTIS CUP Beginning in 1965, the Southern California Junior Golf Association began awarding the Curtis Cup to the player or players who displayed the best character, integrity, sportsmanship, scholastic achievement, golfing ability and golf accomplishment.

In 1987, the SCPGA Junior Golf Association began to choose both a boys and girls All-Southern California Junior Team to recognize the top golfers from among all of Southern California’s junior ranks. Since 1965, the perceived best boy and girl from the All-Southern California Junior Teams has been named the Curtis Cup Player of the Year.

The player receiving the most number of votes from the All Southern California Junior Teams ballot becomes the Curtis Cup Player of the Year. The Curtis Cup Award is given to the top boy and girl junior golfer within Southern California. We take into account all the tournaments they have played in the previous year and score them based on their finish within those events.

2013 Colin Morikawa & Alison Lee RALPH MILLER AWARD Ralph Miller helped form the Southern California Junior Golf Association in 1948. Upon his death in 1974, the Association commissioned the Ralph Miller Medal to be awarded to the boy and girl members of the program who earned the most points in recognized events.

The Ralph Miller Award is a prestigious award given to the top

boy and girl junior golfers within the Southern California PGA Junior Tour program. This award has a points system that is used to rank the top players within the SCPGA Junior Tour based on the finishes they had within some of the largest and most prestigious events in the country.

There was a long list of potential winners for this iconic award but two golfers within our program really seemed to stand out.

2013 KK Limbhaust & Brigitte Dunne

LOU BASTANCHURY AWARD Awarded to the boy that accumulates the most Player’s Tour points throughout the season.

During the years that Lou Bastanchury was chairman and president of the Southern California Junior Golf Association, he made it a point to attend as many of our tournaments as possible. When it was decided in 1989 to create an award for the boy and girl who earned the most points in our Metropolitan Tour events, it was natural to name it after Lou Bastanchury.

2013 Joseph Chun AMY ALCOTT AWARD Awarded to the girl that accumulates the most Player’s Tour points throughout the season.

Previously called the Lou Bastanchury Award, the girl earning the most points throughout the season began receiving the Amy Alcott Award in 2008. Amy Alcott, a member of the World Golf and LPGA Halls of Fame and an SCPGA Junior Tour alum, is one of the most celebrated women golfers in the modern era of the game. Amy’s go for the flag style has won her 32 tournaments worldwide including five majors and earned her the reputation as one of the finest and most creative shot-makers in the game.

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JIM ANDERSON & CARRIE FORYSTH DO YOU FEEL THAT MATCH PLAY EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT FOR A JUNIOR?

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Two very respective college coaches in the Pac 12 shared their outlooks on junior golf and recruitment. Jim Anderson of the University of Arizona and Carrie Forysth of UCLA took the time to discuss their opinions on frequent questions juniors have.

Anderson goes into his second season as the University of Arizona men’s head coach after serving three years as an assistant coach at Texas A&M. While at A&M, Coach Anderson had much success and received the Jan Strickland award in 2012 which is presented annually to the assistant coach of the year.

The following year, Jim was named the assistant coach for the U.S. Palmer Cup team and earned a victory over Europe. The South Dakota native is now continuing the evolvement of the respected Wildcat golf program with his rigorous recruiting regimen.

Forysth has an extensive history with the UCLA women’s golf program after 16 season as head coach for the Bruins, leading the team to two national titles and three conference titles. To attest to Carrie’s phenomenal coaching ability, the UCLA alma mater has produce a long list of accomplished golfers throughout her tenure and continues to build from the success. Coach Forsyth, Valencia, CA native, has had the growth and success to receive recognition from Golf Digest as one of the most balanced programs in the nation.

Below, Coach Anderson and Coach Forsyth answer common questions that may arise from a junior player’s standpoint.

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JA: I think it is important to experience all different types of competition as you develop as a player. Playing in Stroke Play, Match Play, Team Competitions, and other formats all help you round out yourself and learn to be a complete player.

CF: I think every player should experience match play. It is an important part of amateur and professional golf (Ryder Cup/ Solheim Cup) and something that can really help a young player understand the history of our sport. In addition, I think that match play can help teach young players a lot about the meaning of “One shot at a time” as well as the importance of learning to let go of mistakes and moving forward to each hole with a clean slate. Not to mention, match play is a FUN, and exciting format.

HOW EARLY DO YOU “TARGET” A PLAYER IN THEIR JUNIOR CAREER? JA: It is no secret that College Coaches are out recruiting younger players all the time. I think top junior tours are doing a fantastic job of educating junior golfers and parents about the recruiting process. Young players and parents have many great resources at their disposal and they are learning steps they can take to be prepared for the process.

CF: We follow tournament results.

If we see a young player who is posting some good numbers in tournaments, or having a lot of strong finishes, then we will make sure to get out and see them play in person. Commitments are happening earlier and earlier these

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We follow tournament results.

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days, and it is important for us to really track young players, even those not yet in high school.

DO NATIONAL RANKINGS HAVE ANY IMPORTANCE AND IF SO WHICH SERVICE DO YOU FEEL CARRIES THE MOST SIGNIFICANCE? JA: The national rankings are nice at providing a snapshot of where a player may be at any given moment in time. That said, especially in a sport as objective as golf, it can change frequently. One tough tournament falls off and a strong finish may result in a significant swing in a player’s ranking. Overall, we use the ranking as a tool to gauge a starting point for recruiting.

There is really no substitute for seeing a player and evaluating a body of work over a period of time. Sometimes a highly ranked www.scpgajrtour.com

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JA: Fitness has become a key part of competitive golf today. If you walk down the driving range at a professional event, you see players who have designated a lot of time to making sure their bodies will perform for a long period of time.

It has been interesting to see the variety of viewpoints on what fitness techniques and strength training programs should be used.

At the end of the day, much like the game of golf itself, there are a lot of ways to do it. I think it is important that players are taking care of themselves and I have seen many players make physical www.scpgajrtour.com

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ONCE A PLAYER COMMITS SHOULD THE PLAYER SCALE BACK THEIR SCHEDULE OR CONTINUE TO PLAY IN COMPETITIVE JUNIOR GOLF EVENTS? JA: Once a player commits, that is just the beginning. I think it is important to continue challenging yourself and preparing yourself for the different levels of competition.

I would be concerned by a player who taps the breaks on playing once they find their school.

The best players at all levels enjoy competing and winning and I believe all coaches want their future players challenging themselves prior to arriving on campus.

CF: A player who is serious about their game and their long term goals would never scale back their competitive experiences.

They may become more selective in what they choose to play, for example, trying to get into a few more amateur events, but I think it is a big red flag when a player commits and then stops playing tournaments, or cuts WAY back.

It doesn’t send the right message to the coach who has made a commitment to that player. And more importantly, mastery of our sport relies on competition.

Players have to compete to truly improve their games if they aspire to collegiate or professional greatness.

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CF: We do look at national rankings, because we want to make sure that we are recruiting the best players in every class, and one of the ways of determining that is to see how a player ranks among her peers in the same class.

I look at the GolfWeek Sagarian ranking, as well as the AJGA and European amateur rankings.

CF: Fitness is a very important component of golf. The world has finally figured out that golfers are actually athletes! Not only is strength and endurance a factor for a golfer, but even more important in my mind is functional movement, and how big a role it plays in the long term health of a player. Golf injuries are typically over-use injuries, and if we keep the joints and muscles working as they should, these injuries can be prevented. So there are multiple benefits to having a proper fitness plan for a golfer.

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player looks less impressive than a coach may think. Other times, you may watch a group only to find a much lower ranked player looks like the next Collegiate AllAmerican. That is where the job of assembling a team is fun and finding the right mix of players who fit the system you have set for your program. Generally, I like using a ranking system that is all encompassing which includes as many tournaments as a player has played.

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Below is a highlight of a few of the Southern California PGA Junior Tour events results throughout the season. View all 270+ tournament results on our website at www.scpgajrtour.com.

BRIDGESTONE SPRING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

May 24-25, 2014 | Empire Lakes Golf Course | Par 72 | Rancho Cucamonga BOYS 16-18 1st –Jacob Johnson, Ventura 2016, 70-73= 143 2nd –Justin Sheparovich, Irvine 2016, 71-75= 146 3rd –Dominic Ariondo, Simi Valley 2015, 77-70= 147 3rd –Nick Robinson, Palos Verdes Estates 2016, 71-76= 147 GIRLS 15-18 1st –Halie Lasken, Laguna Niguel 2015, 74-73= 147 2nd –Christine Perez, La Palma 2017, 68-80= 148 3rd –Jacqueline Wang, Torrance 2016, 78-76= 154 3rd –Katie Stribling, North Tustin 2017, 78-76= 154

GIRLS 12-14 1st –Daisy Wan, Beverly Hills 2020, 73-77= 150 T2nd –Chae-Rim Lee, Irvine 2018, 73-79=152 T2nd –Elise Sumner, North Tustin 2019, 76-76= 152 BOYS 12-13 1st –Alexander Pak, San Clemente 2019, 74-74= 148 2nd –Brad Calubid, Long Beach 2019, 72-77= 149 3rd –Jonathan Ku, Mission Viejo 2019, 76-74= 150 GIRLS 9-11 1st –Rose Zhang, Irvine 2021, 37-37= 74 2nd –Elyse Kim, La Palma 2021, 3837= 75 3rd –Zoe Campos, Valencia 2021, 39-39= 78 www.scpgajrtour.com

BRIDGESTONE SUMMER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

August 30-31, 2014 | River Ridge Golf Club- Vineyard Couse |Par 72 | Oxnard BOYS 16-18 1st –Nicholas Moreno, Hawthorne 2015, 71-70= 141 2nd –Cj Coleman, Manhattan Beach 2015, 80-72= 142 3rd –Jake Castillo, Corona 2016, 7572= 147 GIRLS 15-18 1st –Marni Murez, Manhattan Beach 2016, 73-74= 147 2nd –Abigail Wiranatha, West Covina 2019, 77-72= 149 T3rd –Julie Ward, Sylmar 2015, 8076= 156 T3rd –Christine Perez, La Palma 2017, 76-80= 156 BOYS 14-15 1st –Kyoshiro Azumada, San Diego 2017, 69-70= 139 2nd –Gregory Memo, Coto de Caza 2017, 76-71= 147 3rd –Nicholas Pham, Huntington Beach 2018, 76-72= 148 GIRLS 12-14 1st –Angelina Kim, Los Angeles 2020, 67-72= 139 2nd –Yoonju Shin, Irvine 2018, 76-74= 150 3rd –Daisy Wan, Beverly Hills 2020, 79-74= 153 BOYS 12-13 1st –Sebastian Vallejo, Torrance 2020, 73-74= 147 2nd –Matthew Huo, Corona 2018, 75-73= 148 3rd –Edward Wu, Temple City 2020, 75-77= 152

2014 SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR GOLF SHOTS OF THE YEAR Hole-In-Ones Guangshi Chen #2 Rancho California Katherine Muzi #12 Classic Club Carolyn Zhao #6 The Golf Club at La Quinta Hyun Jae Ko #4 Brea Creek Double Eagles Norman Xiong #7 Red Hill C.C. Jordan Oliver #7 Red Hill C.C. Christopher Wardrup #8 Temecula Creek Inn Players in 50+ Events Kevin Jungsu An (57) David Huang (57) Lauren Labow (56) Naomi Wiranatha (55) Paul (Beomseok) Sun (54) Andy Zhou (54) Devin Schaffer (52) Sean Ko (51) Rosie Park (51) GIRLS 9-11 1st –Rose Zhang, Irvine 2021, 37-36= 73 2nd –Meg Yoshida, Rancho Palos Verdes 2021, 36-39= 75 3rd –Ashley Yun, La Crescenta 2023, 41-36= 77

TOURNAMENTRESULTS

BOYS 14-15 1st –Andrew Fernandes, Cerritos 2016, 75-68= 143 2nd –Cezar Cozianu, Torrance 2017, 74-70= 144 3rd –Brandon Kewalramani, Simi Valley 2017, 73-72= 145

BOYS 9-11 1st –Phichaksn Maichon, Beverly Hills 2021, 35-34= 69 T2nd –Bo Xu (George) Lu, Chino Hills 2021, 37-35= 72 T2nd –Alexander Gibalevich, Studio City 2021, 34-38= 72

BOYS 9-11 1st –Jin Nakao, Burbank 2021, 35-35= 70 T2nd –Justin Zandi, Altadena 2021, 37-36= 73 T2nd –Alexander Gibalevich, Studio City 2021, 38-35= 73

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2014 TOP BIRDIE & SCORING AVERAGE

TOYOTA TOUR CUP

Birdie Average (10+ Rounds) Boys: Roy Cootes 2015, Rolling Hills (4.50) Girls: Calista Reyes 2018, San Diego (3.36) Scoring Average (10+ Rounds) Boys: Norman Xiong 2017, San Diego (70.8; -1.20) Girls: Haley Moore 2016, Escondido (71.93; -0.07)

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TOURNAMENTRESULTS

Birdie Average (10+ Rounds) Boys 9-11: Alexander Gibalevich 2021, Studio City (1.20) Boys 12-13: Edwin Kuang 2019, Murietta (3.00) Boys 14-15: Derek Kim 2018, Irvine (3.11) Boys 16-18: Joseph Crisostimo 2016, Fullerton (3.08) Girls 9-11: Zoe Campos 2021, Valencia (1.23) Girls 12-14: Angelina Kim 2020, Los Angeles (2.00) Girls 15-18: Evelyn Nguyen 2016, Orange (2.17) Scoring Average (10+ Rounds) Boys 9-11: George (Bo Xu) Lu 2021, Chino Hills (38.08; +2.08) Boys 12-13: Edwin Kuang 2019, Murietta (74.33; +2.47) Boys 14-15: Brandon Kewalramani 2017 Simi Valley (69.81; +2.25) Boys 16-18: Justin Collins 2015, Long Beach (74.71; +2.82) Girls 9-11: Rose Zhang 2021, Irvine (37.46; +3.07) Girls 12-14: Angelina Kim 2020, Los Angeles (75.56; +3.48) Girls 15-18: Abigail Wiranatha 2019, West Covina (76.30; +4.70) *Results are through November 2014

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T1st –James Dohm, Beverly Hills 2016*, 77 T1st –Justin Hong, Beverly Hills 2016, 77 T1st –Duncan Wheeler, Alta Loma, 2015, 77 GIRLS 15-18 T1st –Julie Ward, Sylmar 2015*, 76 T1st –Elizabeth Fung, West Covina 2015, 76 T1st –Kristen Soh, Los Angeles 2016, 76 BOYS 14-15 1st –Kevin Jungsu An, Aliso Viejo 2017, 68 2nd –Devin Schaffer, Burbank 2017, 74 T3rd –David Frederick, Glendale 2017, 76 T3rd –Conner Weissberg, Riverside 2017, 76 GIRLS 12-14 1st –Rosie Seung Chae Park, Diamond Bar 2018, 83 2nd –Michelle Wong, La Habra Heights 2019, 84 3rd –Naomi Wiranatha, West Covina 2020, 86 BOYS 12-13 1st –Riley Klingelberg, Murrieta 2019, 74 2nd –Matthew Huo, Corona 2018, 75 T3rd –Jerry Wu, Temple City 2020, 76 T3rd –David Sun, Glendale 2019, 76 BOYS 9-11 1st –Matheaus Becker, Tustin 2020, 38 2nd –Jack Coursen, Chino Hills 2021, 42 3rd –Donald Yan, Alta Loma 2021, 46

56TH ANNUAL LEE HAMMIL MEMORIAL

August 4-5, 2014 | Los Coyotes Country Club | Par 71 | Buena Park BOYS OVERALL 1st –Daniel Furman, Los Angeles 2016, 72-69= 141 2nd –Zareh Kaloustian, Sherman Oaks 2015, 74-69=143 3rd –Yufend Shen, Elk Grove 2017, 70-74= 144 t4th –Michael Sun, Camarillo 2017, 75-70= 145 t4th –Perry Xin, Canada 2017, 73-72= 145 GIRLS OVERALL

1st –Evelyn Nguyen, Orange 2016, 80-69= 149 2nd –Tara Finigan, Trabuco Canyon 2015, 75-75= 150 T3rd –Megan Hou, Rowland Heights 2016, 79-72= 151 T3rd –Yoonju Shin, Irvine 2018, 7477= 151 5th –Ashley Mayhall, Valencia 2017, 77-76= 153

JUNIOR PGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

June 25-26, 2014 | Morongo Golf Club- Champions Course | Par 72 | Beaumont BOYS T1st –Edwin Yi, Beaumont 2015*, 6971= 140 T1st –Storm (Jeen) Lee, Murrieta 2015, 72-68= 140 T3rd –Miguel Delgado, Novato 2015, 73-70= 143 T3rd –Roy Cootes, Rolling Hills 2015, 73-70= 143 GIRLS 1st –Ellen Takada, Irvine 2016, 71-71= 142 2nd –Danielle Lee, La Mirada 2015, 71-75= 146 3rd –Brittany Park, Fullerton 2017, 78-71= 149 4th –Jiyoon Jang, Rancho Mirage 2016, 75-76= 151

TOYOTA TOUR CUP AT TWIN OAKS GOLF COURSE April 26-27, 2014 | Twin Oaks Golf Course | Par 72 | San Marcos BOYS 1st –Johnny Hyun, Irvine 2014, 6968-69= 206 2nd –Nick Sawnson, Huntington Beach 2015, 70-70-68= 208 3rd –Storm (Jeen) Lee, Murrieta 2015, 72-72-68= 212 4th –Clay Seeber, Newport Beach 2019, 70-72-71= 213

GIRLS 1st –Madeline Chou, Santa Ana 2016, 69-72-73= 214 2nd –Calista Reyes, San Diego 2018, 71-72-72= 215 3rd –Kelly Lee, Chino Hills 2016, 7371-73= 217 4th –Karah Sanford, Escondido 2020, 74-73-72= 219

TOYOTA TOUR CUP AT GOLF CLUB AT LA QUINTA

May 3-4, 2014 | The Golf Club at La Quinta | Par 72 | La Quinta www.scpgajrtour.com

BOYS 1st –Norman Xiong, San Diego 2017, 65-70= 135 2nd –Hao Yuan (Jack) Li, Temecula 2016, 68-68= 136 3rd –Joseph Chun, Irvine 2017, 6771= 138 4th –Edwin Yi, Beaumont 2015 , 7168= 139 GIRLS 1st –Ashleigh Park, Mission Viejo 2020, 70-69= 139 2nd –Jiyoon Jang, Rancho Mirage 2016, 74-70= 144 T3rd –Morgan Goldstein, Las Vegas 2019, 76-70= 146 T3rd –Rebecca Tsai, Indio 2015, 7571= 146 T3rd –Grace Ferrell, Newport Beach 2016, 73-73= 146 T3rd –Carolyn Zhao, San Diego 2017, 73-73= 146 T3rd –Dayoung Kim, Irvine 2014, 7175= 146

TOYOTA TOUR CUP INVITATIONAL

GIRLS 1st –Angella Then, Rancho Cucamonga 2016, 69-72= 141 T2nd –Haley Moore, Escondido 2016, 72-71= 143 T2nd –Kristin Dahee Chung, Buena Park 2015, 70-73= 143 T4th –Brigitte Dunne, Camarillo 2015, 74-70= 144 T4th –Carolyn Zhao, San Diego 2017, 70-74= 144

GARB JDL SPRING AT NEWPORT BEACH GOLF COURSE

May 3, 2014 | Newport Beach Golf Course | Par 29 | Newport Beach BOYS 12 & OVER 1st –Max Morales, Simi Valley 2017, www.scpgajrtour.com

ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

GIRLS 12 & OVER 1st –Vivian Sun, San Marino 2017, 32 t2nd –Jemma Paradise, Fountain Valley 2019, 36 t2nd –Rachel Tam, Laguna Niguel 2016, 36 BOYS 11 & UNDER 1st –Diesel Roman, Huntington Beach 2024, 31 2nd –Bryant Hernandez, Downey 2023, 33 3rd –Luke Blower, San Clemente 2023, 34 GIRLS 11 & UNDER T1st –Soo-Yeon Jang, Irvine 2021, 35 T1st –Maggie Brascia, Mission Viejo 2021, 35 3rd –Alexa Garrett, Laguna Beach 2023, 36

GARB JDL SUMMER AT HEARTWELL GOLF COURSE

June 28, 2014 | Heartwell Golf Course | Par 27 | Long Beach, CA BOYS 12 & OVER 1st –Timothy Cavarno, Redlands 2021, 26 2nd –Jong-Min Park, Irvine 2016, 29 3rd –Daniel Choi, Torrance 2017, 30

TOURNAMENTRESULTS

September 13-14, 2014 | Westin Mission Hills Resort- Gary Player Course | Par 72 | Rancho Mirage BOYS 1st –Sean Yu, Beaumont 2015, 6569= 134 2nd –Roy Cootes, Rolling Hills 2015, 65-71= 136 3rd –Matt Wilson, Cypress 2015, 6871= 139 T4th –Hunter Epson, Long Beach 2016, 71-69= 140 T4th –Chase Furey, Newport Beach 2017, 71-69= 140 T4th –Ari Gulugian, Irvine 2015, 6971= 140

30 2nd –Maxwell Reiter, Irvine 2018, 32 T3rd –Lucas Mowery, Costa Mesa 2018, 33 T3rd –Ethan Wade, Corona 2019, 33

GIRLS 12 & OVER 1st –Sarah Baranda, Valencia 2017, 31 2nd –Sarah Taghaboni, Chino Hills 2018, 32 T3rd –Juliette Ruaux, Long Beach 2019, 34 T3rd –Yumin Lee, Irvine 2017, 34 BOYS 11 & UNDER 1st –Diesel Roman, Huntington Beach 2024, 28 T2nd –Patrick Hong, Los Angeles 2022, 31 T2nd –Ryan Ko, Pasadena 2021, 31 GIRLS 11 & UNDER 1st –Heejo Hyun, Irvine 2021, 37 T2nd –Frances Kim, Torrance 2022, 38 T2nd –Katerina Cervantes, Fullerton 2021, 38 T2nd –Keira Wang, Palos Verdes 2022, 38 T2nd –Kameron Kwong, Torrance 2022, 38

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2014 Regional Qualifiers:

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT 2014 REGIONAL QUALIFIER CHAMPIONS BOYS 7-9 --- Jay Leng Jr. = 144 – Rancho Santa Fe, CA 10-11 --- Jonas Appel = 134 – Encinitas, CA 12-13 --- Shane Ffrench = 142 – San Diego, CA 14-15 --- Colin Ffrench = 146 – San Diego, CA GIRLS 7-9 --- Meghan Paracuelles = 102 – Folsom, CA 10-11 --- Kelly Xu = 128 – Santa Monica, CA 12-13 --- Megan Chou = 141 – Los Altos, CA 14-15 --- Leila Dizon = 149 – Los Angeles, CA

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Kelly Xu started learning golf when she was only five years old.

Over the past five years, she has not only improved her golf skills but also built great character through learning the game. She was able to develop even greater manners as well as good work habits and is also more grateful and thoughtful of others.

Even though Kelly had hoped before the regional qualifier she would have the opportunity to go back to Augusta next year, it still took a few days to sink in after the 2nd big win. She was very happy, excited and honored to be able to represent the Southern California PGA section again.

Kelly says she is excited to once again play the perfect golf course at Augusta and at the possibility of seeing her idol Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

She is also excited about seeing some old friends and making some new ones.

Kelly hopes the ice cream at Augusta will be just as good as last year’s because that’s one thing she will always remember. But, also on a more serious note, she hopes to represent this region well by playing a good game.

“I am deeply honored to represent this region in the national finals. I am extremely grateful to the Masters, USGA and PGA for creating the Drive Chip Putt, which has been such a special and fun experience,” said Kelly.

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those moments of first learning the game all because of that one person who took the time to share their energy with you. While all of our first golf coaches may not have been a PGA Professional, it was the game that drew us in and helped create a passion for what we do today.

Most youth do not have the opportunity to try golf without that one person in their life, or without a program that makes golf available to them. The Southern California PGA Section saw this chance to position our golf professionals in the schools and introduce the game to all youth. The Golf in Schools program in partnership with TGA doesn't wait for children to become interested in the game or wait for them to go to the golf course, the program makes golf lessons readily available. With over 65% of Golf in Schools / TGA participants coming from non-golfing families, the

ability to grow the game through school programs becomes a reality.

However the key to the program is the Section's ability to transfer kids to the golf facilities where our PGA Professionals can have the greatest impact.

The North County San Diego SCPGA/TGA Chapter introduced "Play Days" as a way to get families and their kids to the facilities.

In addition to the PGA Professionals, SCPGA/TGA Golf in Schools Coordinator Junko Suzuki has been on hand to talk with families and answer their various questions which lessens the intimidation factor of going to a golf course for the first time.

Many adults don’t realize that they can bring their children to golf courses or driving ranges at any time, they also aren’t aware of junior golf programs and how affordable they are. Educating families on the benefits of the game can be one of the most impactful parts of the SCPGA/TGA Golf in Schools program. It serves as their resource, and PGA Professionals in turn become the expert and mentor for them going forward in learning the game.

Too often, we as PGA Professionals don’t have access

to the right channels for attracting new players to the game. Golf in Schools opens up a completely new and diverse option for growing lesson and golf facility revenue. We would like to recognize the following PGA/LPGA Professionals and Apprentices who have already taken the time to become involved and serve as a mentor: • Bobby Frazier, PGA • Christopher Lesson, PGA • Eric Mitchell • Greg Lake, PGA • Heidi Richardson, PGA • James Cassidy, PGA • Jason Puterbaugh • Jeff Simon, PGA • John Gray • Josh Kendall • Kaitlin Drolson, LPGA • Kristen Muranyi • Lee Sanudo, PGA • Matt Clay, PGA • Michael Gainey • Nate Overcast • Nick Becks, PGA • Rick Wooten, PGA • Ross Marcano, PGA Take the opportunity to think back on the many ways golf has positively impacted your life and then we encourage you to look for opportunities to grow the game and your business.

Contact any of the following TGA chapter coordinators for more information or Alex Tegels at TGA headquarters alex@playtga.com.

• North County San Diego: Junko Suzuki, PGA jsuzuki@pgahq.com • North Orange County: Eddie Rodarte, PGA erodarte@pgahq. com • Central San Diego: Brandon and Kat Schwendeman kschwendeman@playtga.com • Temecula Valley: Jeff Sampson jsampson@playtga.com • South Orange County: Anthony Leone anthony@playtga.com • Coachella Valley: Ross Kvinge rkvinge@playtga.com • Los Angeles and West Valley: Nate Wright nate@playtga.com • Beach Cities: Michell Rockholt michelle@playtga.com

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FIT FIX STUDIO Fit Fix Studio (formerly RFK Training) opened up in Newport Beach, CA offering expanded servicing focusing on health, movement and Golf fitness.

of Rancho Palo Verde C.C., etc. to collaborate and improve the quality of their shared athletes.

Fit Fix Studio is located at 3700 Campus Dr, Suite 100 in Newport Beach, CA. Our goal is to improve athletic functional and strength for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

The face of Golf is changing!

To be a competitive golfer nowadays you must be Athletic as well as Skilled on the golf course.

Fit Fix Studio (formerly RFK Training) was founded by Roy Khoury, Titleist Performance institute, Level 3 Golf Fitness Instructor. Roy has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years focusing on injury prevention, strength and conditioning for athletes of all fitness levels.

“At Fit Fix Studio, we take our athletes and make sure they move well, have a solid base of strength and power, and address the physical skills needed to build great golf athletes.”

In 2013, Roy expanded and has teamed up with more PGA Professionals in throughout Southern California including Glenn Deck, PGA of Pelican Hill GC, Eric Lohman, PGA of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Sean Lanyi, PGA of Black Golf GC, Marc Marini, PGA of Sea Cliff CC, Scott Shiroma, PGA

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1 on 1 Golf Fitness for Men, Women and Juniors (by appointment only) o Titleist Performance Institute Movement Assessments and Strength and Power testing o K-Vest Swing Assessments o Injury Prevention o Increase Distance o Improve Accuracy RFKT Junior Fitness Programs (by appointment only) o RFKT Juniors focuses on developmental strength, balance, flexibility while reinforcing the principles of Golf o RFKT Juniors programs are grouped by age and are kept to smaller groups o Spaces are limited so please call to reserve your space For More information contact Roy Khoury 562.316.6766 email fitfixstudio@gmail.com or visit www.fitfixstudio.com www.scpgajrtour.com

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GOLF ACADEMY OF AMERICA

“I wanted to do something I was passionate about every day of my life. Golf was it!”

If you love the smell of freshly cut fairways, the sound of a perfectly connected tee shot, and chasing that elusive hole-in-one, chances are you love golf – a lot.

And we totally get that. That’s why at Golf Academy of America we work with our students, including recent high school graduates, to help them learn the skills they need to take their passion for golf to a rewarding career in the golf industry.

Golf Academy of America, the largest and longest-running 16-month golf college in the world, offers a comprehensive program that prepares graduates for a career that allows them to be around the game they love.

OVER 45 PGA PROFESSIONALS ON STAFF Golf Academy of America provides a basis for careers in teaching golf and managing (or assisting in the management of) golf complex operations and related businesses. With over 45 PGA Professionals on staff, www.scpgajrtour.com

PLAYING A VARIETY OF COURSES Whether in San Diego, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix, Orlando or Dallas, students are able to play a wide range of courses. In addition to weekly open play, students host weekly tournaments to gauge golf improvement and obtain tournament operations experience.

Not only that, but the tournaments help build camaraderie, networking abilities, and confidence in their golf game.

“I love the atmosphere and the people I meet. Finding a golf job is tough without this education and training,” Watts said about Golf Academy of America.

If Golf Academy of America sounds like the place for you, we’re ready to help in any way possible.

Log on to golfacademy.edu to fill out an application. Our staff will be in touch quickly to help you get started and answer any questions you have. Also, feel free to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see our current students in action and get the latest updates from Golf Academy of America.

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FINDING A CAREER TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT Golf Academy of America student Peter Watts had been playing golf since he was six and decided to pursue golf as a career because he was so passionate about the sport. Now, as a first semester student at the Orlando, Fla. campus, Watts couldn’t be more pleased with the path he has chosen.

“I wanted to do something that I could be passionate about every day of my life,” said Watts.

“Golf was it.” He’s now working through the golf school’s 16-month program and enjoying his time learning in the classroom and on the course.”

students get comprehensive coaching and instruction, using the leading golf technology available.

Each day is different for Watts and his fellow firstsemester students. The average student is enrolled in Business Management, Attitude and Motivation Assessment, Business Writing, Rules of Golf, History of Golf, Golf Fundamentals, Short Game 1, Tournament Golf and Microcomputer Applications.

“One of my classes is taught by a golfer who used to run a course,” Watts added. “It intertwines golf and business. We were just assigned a project where we’re going to invent a product or bring something new to the golf world.”

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