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CO N T E N T S

PARTNERS

05 SCPGA PARTNERS LISTING

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

MEMBERSHIP

06 WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER 08 ALL THINGS MEMBERSHIP

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SECTION REPORT

ON NOTICE

LEADERSHIP COLUMN 13 THE MISSING OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION 14 GETTING PREPARED FOR

NEW HORIZONS

PGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

19 TOBY TODD, PGA

COVER STORY 20 BERMUDA DUNES

COUNTRY CLUB

TEACHING COMPETITION

22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

DISTRICT 11 UPDATE

DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR

17 MESSAGE FROM THE

PGA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

27 WHAT’S NEXT?

2017 DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT FINALS 28 THE DAY ABOUT GOLF, THE

FUTURE, & SO MUCH MORE

JUNIOR GOLF

31 COREY PAVIN INVITATIONAL;

PAYS OFF BIG FOR JANE ROSENBERG

SCPGA TOURNAMENTS

TEACHER’S FORUM

32 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

AN EXAMPLE LESSON

CHAPTER CORNER

RULES OF GOLF

SECTION NOTES

23 PERCEPTION ACTION:

SCPGA FOUNDATION

24 FOUNDATION CLASSIC;

PROFESSIONAL-JUNIOR

37 NOTES FROM THE CHAPTERS

CLUBSFOREYOUTH

CALIFORNIA GOLF SUMMIT

26 OCTOBER 23-24

38 THE CHANGES ARE COMING...

39 NOTES FROM THE SCPGA

1 0 T H I N G S YO U N E E D TO K N OW S C P G A J U N I O R TO U R 1.

The SCPGA Junior Tour includes over 2,500 members annually, conducts 260+ golf tournaments per year, has six full-time and 35 part-time staff members, and is considered one of the largest junior programs in the country.

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SCPGA Junior Tour’s JDT (Junior Development Tour) has over 800 members annually and provides nine-hole competitions on short courses. Players new to competitive golf can attend monthly complimentary clinics, presented by FOG, where youth players are introduced to playing in a JDT tournament.

The ultimate goal of any JDT member is to advance onto the SCPGA’s Players Tour and to then the Toyota Tour Cup.

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In 2016, Amari Avery became one of the youngest girls ever (age 12) to win Toyota Tour Cup Player of the Year. Through the first half of the 2017 season, she has racked up four wins in a row and finds herself sitting in first place once again.

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In 2016, Toyota Tour Cup Player of the Year, Clay Seeber, set the record for the lowest single season scoring average at 69.19. In his seven tournaments played, Clay had ten rounds in the 60’s, 13 rounds under par, and four victories!

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Aaron Wise, 2016 NCAA Individual Champion, member of the 2016 NCAA Team Champions at Oregon, and recent winner on the Web.com TOUR is a graduate of the Junior Tour.

Two alumni of the SCPGA Junior Tour finished in the top-five at the 2017 US Open; Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler.

Schauffele wins first PGA TOUR event, The Greenbrier Classic.

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S C P G A F O U N DAT I O N 7.

The SCPGA Foundation, established in 1990, has a new program, ClubsForeYouth, that provides sets of golf clubs to girls on a high school golf team and in need. Wilson Staff is the official equipment supplier and Brendan Steele, winner on the PGA TOUR, and one of our alumni, is the spokesperson for ClubsForeYouth. Along with scholarships, ClubsForeYouth is the main focus of the SCPGA Foundation fundraising efforts.

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The Riviera Country Club plays host to the Annual SCPGA Foundation Classic.

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The SCPGA Foundation is an active participant with the SCGA in the new Knabe Golf Center in Norwalk.

YO U T H G O L F T E AC H I N G & C OAC H I N G S U M M I T 10. The Annual SCPGA Youth Golf Summit has been combined with the Spring Teaching Summit as the Youth Golf Teaching and Coaching Summit on March 5th, 2018 at SeaCliff Country Club.

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ABOUT US

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA VOLUME 44, ISSUE 3 2017 SUMMER ISSUE THE PROGRAM IS PRODUCED BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PUBLISHER AND EDITOR

SCPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

PRESIDENT | TODD KEEFER, PGA WILSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB VICE PRESIDENT | TONY LETENDRE, PGA PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS CAREER COLLEGE SECRETARY | ROBIN SHELTON, PGA AMERICAN GOLF HONORARY PRESIDENT | JOHN MCNAIR, PGA JC RESORTS

AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

RANDY CHANG, PGA JOURNEY AT PECHANGA & TALEGA GOLF CLUB

JOE GROHMAN, PGA NAVY GOLF COURSE SCOTT HEYN, PGA OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB ERIC LOHMAN, PGA MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS ROB OOSTERHUIS, PGA SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB DEREK HARDY, PGA LIFE MEMBER

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS SUSAN ROLL, PGA CARLSBAD GOLF CENTER

ALISON CURDT, PGA WOOD RANCH GOLF CLUB

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

DESERT | MICHAEL HOLYK, PGA MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB

INLAND EMPIRE | STEVE ADAMIAK, PGA THE LEGENDS GOLF CLUB METROPOLITAN | VIC PLACERES, PGA OLD RANCH COUNTRY CLUB NORTHERN | MIKE VALDEZ, PGA SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTRY CLUB SAN DIEGO | BILL GOREE, PGA LIFE MEMBER ACTIVE

PGA OF AMERICA EXECUTIVES DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR SCOTT ASHWORTH, PGA ALOHA SECTION

OFFICERS & CEO PRESIDENT | PAUL LEVY, PGA VICE PRESIDENT | SUZY WHALEY, PGA SUZY WHALEY GOLF SECRETARY | JIM RICHERSON, PGA TROON CEO | PETE BEVACQUA PALM BEACH GARDENS

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PGA OF AMERICA STAFF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL MANAGER NIKKI GATCH, PGA 760.534.1370 | NGATCH@PGAHQ.COM

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

we are better TOGETHER

By Southern California PGA President, Todd Keefer, PGA

My hope as the President of the Southern California Section, is to remind you of the great influence you have as PGA professionals and to encourage mentoring and coaching opportunities.

Regardless of your position, the daily effort can make a difference. PGA professionals are leaders and should embrace the responsibility to assist others both in and out of our business.

Positively impacting others comes in many different forms - instruction/ coaching, education, volunteering, goalsetting, playing, mentoring, etc…

For this reason, we established the Mentoring Committee. We are fortunate to have a Section of talented PGA professionals, willing to help you to grow your impact. They are just a call or email away (Mentor list available on scpga.com). Additionally, we launched the Industry Influencer Series, the first hosted at Monarch Beach Golf Links with PGA Host and Committee Chair Eric Lohman. The second will be hosted at La Quinta Country Club on December 11.

Take the opportunity to act upon your influence to impact those around you.

We are entering the final year of the current MSR period, and are working to provide opportunities for you to earn credits needed to recertify. Hopefully you received the save the date for the California Golf Summit, scpga.com/ cagolfsummit, held at Virginia Country Club on October 23-24 with PGA Host and General Manager Jaime Mulligan - 18 MSR credits available. What a spectacular way to grow your impact, be mentored by the game’s best instructors, and earn credits!

The Section is heavily involved with the Drive, Chip & Putt competition and is currently hosting qualifiers throughout Southern California. At the 2017 Drive, Chip and Putt finals, three champions from Southern California were crowned at Augusta National – Lucy Yuan (San Diego, Girls 10-11), Liam Hartling (Redlands, Boys 10-11) and Carter Gaede in the Boys 7-9 division from my own club, Wilshire Country Club. This year, the regional finals are at Torrey Pines. We 6

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hope to see one of your juniors there!

We are very proud of SCPGA professionals who have excelled, qualified and participated in prestigious national championships so far in 2017.

SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Gary Sowinski Hodges Golf & Learning Center

US SENIOR OPEN: Mike Fergin Mesa Verde Country Club

K P M G WO M E N ’ S P G A CHAMPIONSHIP: Alison Curdt Wood Ranch Golf Club

PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Michael Block Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Jon Fiedler Las Posas Country Club Blair Harkins Rolling Hills Country Club Scott Heyn Oakmont Country Club Steve Holmes Westlake Village Golf Course Andrew Larkin UCLA Mark Madson Lakeside Golf Club Bruce Nakamura Aviara Golf Academy Kenny Pigman Goose Creek Golf Club Alan Scheer Steele Canyon Golf Club Brian Smock Coronado Golf Course Chad Sorensen Buena Vista Golf Course

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in Charlotte. Congratulations to all for exhibiting your fine talent on the course.

One of the newest programs this year is ClubsForeYouth, clubsforeyouth. com, through our SCPGA Foundation.

The program was developed by the SCPGA Foundation Board of Directors to distribute sets of golf clubs specifically to girls high school golf teams throughout Southern California. We teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods and local high schools to provide 200 complimentary new sets of Wilson Ultra golf clubs to the recipients in the Fall of 2017. We encourage you to inform your Club Members, as $135 buys a brand new set of Clubs for a deserving junior golfer!

The Foundation continues with funding youth scholarships and grants to assist those who need assistance to participate in the SCPGA Junior Tour.

The SCPGA tournament schedule continues to provide numerous playing opportunities for Section professionals. On the horizon are SCPGA majors including the Section Championship, Senior Championship, Women’s Championship, Match Play Championships and Assistant’s Championship. The competitive year will conclude with the California Cup Matches hosted at the Valley Club where the top eight points leaders of the SCPGA square off against NCPGA, in the bi-annual matches!

We hope you take advantage of the great programs the Section team puts together and with thanks to my fellow Offices and Board Members, we wish you all a very enjoyable Summer and Fall!

Todd Keefer, PGA, is the Southern California PGA President, and General Manager/COO at Wilshire Country Club.

Questions? Ask the President Is there something on your mind?

Send a comment or question to todd@wilshirecountryclub.com. You are the most important asset we have and your opinions and questions matter. scpga.com

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MEMBERSHIP

All things membership!

EMPLOYMENT CHANGES & UPDATES WITHIN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION

NEWLY PGA ELECTED MEMBERS

Steve Ayala, PGA; Stuart Black, PGA; Thomas Chae, PGA; Michael Drake, PGA; Nivel Felicien, PGA; David Goldstein II, PGA; Zachary Grayson, PGA; Brian Hughes, PGA; Daniel Inocencio, PGA; Robert Krasermann, PGA; Brandon Oh, PGA; Benjamin Reiter, PGA; Elias Ruelas, PGA; James Schacht, PGA; Anthony Tilleson, PGA; Veronica Valerio, PGA; Yeong Jun Yang, PGA

NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES Dennis Bowman, Joseph Canale, Philip Chian, Kevin Cole, Steven Day, Amberlynn Dorsey, Jason Dudley, Ryan Flores, Dennis Furlong, Ethan Gilchrist, Paul Grisham, James Holley, Arnold Hur, John Hustleby, Sean Ikola, Anthony Mehl, Gregory Ochoa, Adam Oser, Julia Puscheck, Cody Rose, Jonathan Soto, Ryan Turner, Victor Valenzuela

NEW PGA HALF CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS Phil Rodgers, PGA

NEW PGA QUARTER CENTURY MEMBERS Brian Bode, PGA; Steven Egbert, PGA; Michael Fergin, PGA; Jon Fiedler, PGA; Johnny Gonzales, PGA; Paul Goydos, PGA; Jeff Hart, PGA; Jeff P. Johnson, PGA; David Podas, PGA; Mark Priester, PGA; James Razzeto, PGA; Jane Rosenberg, PGA; Kim Schilling, PGA; James Swagerty Jr, PGA; Greg VanNatta, PGA; Daniel Yenny, PGA

DECEASED We recently lost James Ireland and PGA Member Gregg Gerner.

WELCOME WAGON Kelly Manos, PGA South Texas Timothy Dietrich, PGA Aloha Brian Cupit, PGA Northern California Brian Bishop, PGA Northern California David Fisher, PGA Southwest Peter Tyree, PGA Philadelphia Jerome Andrews, Jr, PGA Carolinas Jason Franklin, PGA Northern California Michael Peavey, PGA Illinois 8

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ORIENTATIONS

David Beyer, PGA Coyote Hills Golf Course

A-13

Brian Bishop, PGA Tecolote Canyon Golf Course

A-13

Evan Biundo, PGA Welks Resort Golf - San Diego

A-1

Christopher Brown, PGA Coronado Golf Course

A-13

Jason Brustad, PGA The Crosby Club

A-1

Brandon Delgado, PGA Monarch Beach Golf Links

A-4

Michael Drake, PGA Canyon Crest Country Club

A-1

Sharon Fletcher, PGA Shadow Mountain Golf Club

A-1

Carol Gatherum, PGA The Sinatra Resort & Country Club

A-4

Doug Hoffort, PGA California Golf & Art Country Club

A-1

Brian T. Hughes, PGA PGA West/Greg Norman Course

A-1

Timothy Johnson, PGA Recreation Park Golf Course

A-1

Kenneth Klisz, PGA Tustin Ranch Golf Club

A-14

Barrett Martens, PGA Mountain Meadows Golf Course

A-14

David Podas, PGA Bel-Air Country Club

A-4

John Ropietski, PGA Eldorado Country Club

A-1

Rodney L. Scott, PGA Rustic Canyon Golf Course

A-4

Rodney Silvagni, PGA Mission Hills Country Club

A-1

Brian Smock, PGA Coronado Golf Course

A-1

Grant Strobel, PGA Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club

A-1

Brian Urban, PGA Vellano Country Club

A-1

Mark Wilson, PGA Oakmont Country Club

A-4

Lehua Wise, PGA The Hideaway

A-1

Brian Wright, PGA Mission Lakes Country Club

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APPRENTICE August 23 October 18

MEMBERSHIP August 1 October 3

All Orientations are held at the SCPGA Section Headquarters. Email or call Sharon Curfman (scurfman@pgahq.com, 951.845.4653) to reserve your spot today!

PLAYING ABILITY TEST Age 50+ Yardage Modification Effective for Playing Ability Test events conducted after July 1, 2017 and after, there will be a modification of the yardage for participants age 50 and over. The new Board approved policy will be as such: In order for the competition to take place, the course must have a minimum USGA course rating 68.0 for both men and women. Men under age 50 will play from a minimum of 6,350 yards to a maximum of 6,700 yards, while Women under age 50 will play from a minimum of 5,400 yards to a maximum of 5,700 yards. Men age 50 and over will play from 94% of the Men’s under age 50 yardage and Women age 50 and over will play from 94% of the Women’s under age 50 yardage, while retaining the Men’s and Women’s age 50 and under target score.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Rex Cole received the Heritage Award at the SCPGA San Diego Chapter Meeting with his family.

Pat Rielly received award for his contributions at Annandale Golf Club, the PGA of America and the game of golf.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The following are members who recently attended a Membership Orientation at SCPGA Headquarters.

Southern California What is your main reason or motivation for becoming a PGA member?

PAST PRESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Patrick Casey SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PRESIDENT 2004-2007

By Southern California PGA COO, Jeff Johnson, PGA

KIM COLEMAN

JEFF MASSA

DAVID GOLDSTEIN

BRANDON OH

DANIEL INOCENCIO

FERNIE RUELAS

JACK KLEIN

YEONG JUN YANG

Vista Valley Country Club A-8 Golf has given me so much throughout my life, I discovered I wanted to find an avenue to share it with others. I believe the PGA will afford me the opportunity to achieve this to the best of my ability.

The Lakes Country Club A-8 My reason for becoming a PGA professional is to enlighten potential golfers what enjoyment they may have with playing golf and playing good golf.

Los Coyotes Country Club A-8 I have always loved golf and people. Becoming a PGA professional gives me the opportunity to work with people through golf.

Sheri Hayes Golf Performance A-6 Elevate my skill level to more effectively help raise funds for Christian outreach through golf clinics and coaching. scpga.com

Monterey Country Club A-8 My main motivation is to earn the right to call myself a Class A professional and be part of a great group of people.

Journey at Pechanga A-6 I am very happy and honored to become one of the professionals who can introduce people the fun of the game of golf. Let’s have fun!

The Lakes Country Club A-8 To give back and grow the game that has given myself and family so much.

Sorrento Canyon Golf Center A-6 PGA is the leader in golf industry and is the largest and most renowned golf association in the world.

I am proud to become a member of the PGA. PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

There once was a Past President that unselfishly served the Section for two consecutive terms. Four years to be exact. And did so during a difficult time for our Patrick Casey, PGA Section.

Patrick Casey, PGA shared with all of us his dedication, commitment and resolve. Patrick literally guided our ship while securing a future for many of our resources and the morale of many PGA members and apprentices.

The son of PGA Life Member, Joseph Casey, Patrick is one of our Honorary Life Members, a Presidents Award winner, a former Golf Professional of the Year and a Merchandising award winner. These are a few of Patrick’s lifetime achievements in golf. For eight years at Monterey Country Club where Patrick became a PGA Member in 1995, to now serving members in his 18th year as the Head Golf Professional at Brentwood Country Club. He remains a fine example of a life well lived and an illustration of service above self…

Thanks Patrick, we remain in your debt.

Patrick Casey, PGA & Peter Schwab at 2017 Professional-Official Championship

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On Notice

SECTION REPORT

By Southern California PGA CEO/Executive Director, Tom Addis III, PGA

Guess what’s coming?

The end of the current MSR period is less than a year away. If you have not collected your required 54 credits – 36 of which must be in a combo of education, meetings and player development through the PGA of America - you will be interested in, not only this article, but also what’s in store to enable you to pick up needed credits prior to the June 15th, 2018 deadline.

We are very fortunate to live and work in Southern California where there are many opportunities to gather credits. For example, there are Chapter education, meetings and tournaments.

Add the Chapter opportunities to the Section offerings – same thing – education, meetings, and tournaments.

YES, you can receive MSR credits for playing! A member can accumulate up to eight credits per year for playing in scheduled Chapter and Section tournaments.

In addition, there are numerous volunteer opportunities for credits throughout the Southern California PGA.

Volunteer Opportunities

The balance of 2017 is filled with opportunities to help you achieve your MSR credits. Our webinar series, CATALYST, provides two opportunities a month for one credit each. Also, keep an eye out for added President’s Cracker Barrels. An event new to the calendar is the Industry Influencer Series. The first workshop took place at Monarch Beach Golf Links and featured a stellar group of presenters and an afternoon of nineholes and a social. Be sure to sign up for the California Golf Summit, formerly the Fall Teaching Summit, hosted at Virginia Country Club later this year.

Also, don’t forget to attend your Chapter year-end annual meeting.

2017 Education Opportunities SCPGA CATALYST WEBINARS Every other Thursday - 8am-9am PGA FASHION & DEMO EXPERIENCE Aug. 14-16 | Las Vegas PLAYER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Sept. 21 | SCPGA Headquarters INLAND EMPIRE: ANNUAL MEETING Oct. 9 | Lake Arrowhead Country Club

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT 13 Local Qualifiers, Three Sub-Regionals, One Western Regional Final

CALIFORNIA GOLF SUMMIT Oct. 23-24 | Virginia Country Club

PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE Captain or coach a team

NORTHERN: ANNUAL MEETING Nov. 13 | Rancho Maria Golf Club

NEIGHBORHOOD GOLF Help spread the game of golf throughout Southern California

SAN DIEGO: ANNUAL MEETING Nov. 13 | Vista Valley Country Club

SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS Assisting at the SCPGA Championships SCPGA LINK Provide complimentary lessons, linking the consumer to the PGA professional SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR Rules Official or Starter scpga.com

2018 will be a busy one leading up to the June 15, 2018 deadline for the MSR period. Check out education opportunities available to you!

Allied associations activities such as the education programs presented by the CGCOA and CMAA for example also will provide you credit.

Simply visit the calendar on scpga.com, watch for important notices for available activities and go out and get‘em.

2018 Education Opportunities COACHELLA VALLEY GOLF SUMMIT Jan. 15 | PGA WEST GREEN SECTION CONFERENCE Jan. 22 | Calabasas Country Club SCPGA INDUSTRY INFLUENCER SERIES March TBA | TBA YOUTH GOLF TEACHING AND COACHING SUMMIT March 5 | SeaCliff Country Club GOLF INDUSTRY & BUSINESS SUMMIT April 16 | Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona PLAYER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP May TBA | SCPGA Headquarters SCPGA SUMMER MEETING June 4 | Coronado Golf Course SCPGA INDUSTRY INFLUENCER SERIES June 15 | TBA

DESERT: ANNUAL MEETING Nov. 28 | Rancho La Quinta Country Club SCPGA ANNUAL MEETING Dec. 4 | Newport Beach Country Club SCPGA INDUSTRY INFLUENCER SERIES Dec. 11 | La Quinta Country Club METRO: ANNUAL MEETING TBD | TBD PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

Tom Addis III, PGA, is the Southern California PGA CEO/Executive Director and Past President of the PGA of America. Tom can be reached at taddis@pgahq.com.

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Ed Budz

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Ian Hill

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LEADERSHIP COLUMN

The Missing Opportunity

By Southern California PGA Secretary, Robin Shelton, PGA

A few years ago, I posted positions at the same time for a Head Golf Professional and a Membership Director to PGA Professionals.

I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING RESUME COUNTS: • Head Golf Professional – 78 • Membership Director – 3 The number of responses for the Membership Director position surprised me – and how many people missed an incredible opportunity.

I get it… we as PGA Professionals do not like the idea of sales. We do not want to be a sales person, we do not want to be the ‘used car salesperson’ and we do not want to be the ‘pushy salesperson.’

We are relationship builders and we are not the ‘one and done’ type when in comes to interactions.

I believe we are missing great professional opportunities in sales in our industry - AND we are missing what is sales.

HERE’S WHAT I BELIEVE: • Sales is not selling something – sales is solving a problem, need, or want.

• All things being equal, people do business with people they like… All things being unequal, people still do business with people they like. scpga.com

• People do not want to be sold… they want help buying • People buy from people they know, people they trust, and experts.

Based on my beliefs on sales – this is what PGA Professionals do everyday.

We solve problems, needs or wants of our Member and Guests. We are likable.

We help people buy. Our Members and Guests trust us. We are the experts of our industry. We do this everyday.

Everyday we help members and guests find the right golf balls. We sell our skills in golf lessons. We give advice to our members and guests while traveling for vacations.

In that case – why not be a Membership Sales Director? Or a Tournament Sales Director? Or a Director of Sales?

I sure prefer competing for a position with three people rather than seventyeight people. I like those odds. And, I like the odds of someone wanting to have their problem, need, or want solved by a PGA Golf Professional.

Robin Shelton, PGA, is a PGA Master Professional, CMAA member, PGA Regional Manager for American Golf Corporation and the General Manager at SeaCliff Country Club. Robin can be reached at rshelton@seacliffcc.net.

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EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION

G etti n g Pr epa r ed fo r N ew H o r izo n s:

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

By Southern California PGA Employment Consultant, Ken Ferrell, PGA

I recently attended an SCPGA Apprentice Orientation where those who have entered the program are orientated to Section affairs, programs, and services. Whenever I attend a PGM University or meetings such as Apprentice orientations, I marvel at how bright the next generation of PGA professionals are and how they will make great contributions to our industry.

Listening to the goals of apprentices is fascinating. The industry has become so diverse and many will go a certain path only to swerve towards new opportunities in new directions. I continue to encourage each to utilize all section education and mentoring programs that are available to them so they will be better prepared for what may come that is outside their current career aspirations. For example, my nine years in education and eight years as an employment consultant were presented to me well after securing green grass positions I sought after. In my early career, the thought of these wonderful opportunities never really entered my mind.

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including some that may not seem like they appeal at this time. Finance, food and beverage, and membership sales are examples of skills and experience that lead to new opportunities in higher compensated management positions. They also make a person more employable and valuable.

Education, catalyst webinars, and One on One mentoring are just some of the section programs available to increase knowledge, learn new skills, and prepare to secure higher compensation.

Many of the career avenues available today were not available a decade or two ago. Some today will drastically change. With them will be a higher level of responsibility and more money. So what will tomorrow bring you? I can assure you it will be your opportunity to climb higher mountains; some with a potential cache of income.

W i ll yo u b e r ea dy?

Ken Ferrell, PGA, is the Employment Consultant at the PGA of America for the Southern California Section. Ken can be reached at 951.324.3665 and kferrell@pgahq.com. scpga.com

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DISTRICT 11 UPDATE

Message:

from the District 11 Director

By PGA of America District 11 Director, Scott Ashworth, PGA

Being the District 11 Director on the PGA Board of Directors has opened my eyes to the many great things our Association and its members are doing to have a positive impact on the lives of others and on society.

No more is this evident than by the work being done through PGA REACH the 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

The mission of PGA REACH is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA professionals, PGA sections, and the game of golf.

Ryan Cannon is our Senior Director for PGA REACH and is doing a fantastic job.

The flagship program for youth is PGA Junior League Golf which has gone from 9,000 to 36,000 participants since 2013! Steve Tanner is leading the charge for PGA Junior League Golf and I would like to also recognize Nikki Gatch, PGA, for her efforts in growing this incredibly successful program. The goal is also to provide assistance to thousands of kids over the next three years so that they can also become a part of PGA Junior League Golf.

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to introduce golf to Veterans in order to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. 22 Veterans a day commit suicide, a staggering number that we as PGA professionals can hopefully have an effect on lowering.

I’d like to recognize Joe Grohman, PGA, for his amazing and tireless dedication to serving our Veterans through the many clinics he organizes.

The flagship program for Diversity and Inclusion is the PGA WORKS Assistant Program. This program provides Postgraduate entry-level employment opportunity at a PGA section office with the goal of fostering a diverse pipeline of employees and PGA Members within the golf industry.

Sandy Cross has been doing an amazing job of leading the PGA of America as the Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusion.

I encourage you all to participate in any way you can with these great programs. For more information, please visit PGAREACH.com.

FREAKY FAST! FREAKY FRESH!

Aloha, Scott Scott Ashworth, PGA is the PGA District 11 Director (Aloha, Southern & Northern California Sections). Scott is the Director of Golf at Four Seasons Lana’i. He can be reached at scott.ashworth@fourseasons.com.

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PGA MEMBER

Spotlight

TOBY TODD, PGA DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE

Toby Todd grew up in the Chicago area.

He moved out to Southern California during his junior high days living in Placentia. He played on the Valencia High School golf team for three years.

Toby worked in the golf industry since 1990 starting at Alta Vista Country Club.

He held the positions from working on the driving range, golf car fleet and then into the golf shop. Toby became the 1st Assistant Golf Professional while working at the facility. In September of 1999, Toby graduated from the GPTP golf school

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Golf Manager Michael Lautenbach, PGA; General Manager Cameron Carr, PGA and course superintendent Mike Bailey. He is heavily involved in all course development programs, membership retention, food and beverage operations as well as course maintenance and improvement.

Most notably is the commitment Toby has to providing a course for Southern California junior golf. Dad Miller Golf Course provides opportunities for several junior golf organizations to bring out their students. The Orange County chapter of the First Tee holds regular classes each week at the facility.

Throughout the year, Dad Miller hosts local high school girls and boys seasons including CIF matches. Dad Miller also provides a venue for several SCPGA Junior Tour golf tournaments. With all

“Whatever the business is, there is always more to learn, more to teach and thousands of ways to be better tomorrow than we were yesterday. It does not matter what you do, what matters is that you make it better, leave it better than when you started.” with his Class A membership for the PGA of America. He continued to work at Alta Vista until 2003.

Toby departed from Alta Vista in 2003 to become the Head Golf Professional at Birch Hills Golf Course, working under Steve and Sue LaBarge.

He held that position until the year 2005.

From the years 2005-2011 Toby was the Head Golf Professional at Anaheim Hills Golf Course working under Bob Johns. At the turn of 2012, Championship Golf Services took over the controls for both Anaheim properties and Toby became the Head Golf Professional at Dad Miller Golf Course in west Anaheim where he works today.

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of the great service given to the many children who play golf in Southern California, Dad Miller was recognized by the Southern California PGA Junior Tour with “The Club Award” for excellence in junior golf in 2014.

Thank you to golf professionals like Toby who do so much to grow junior golf by making their golf course accessible and available for children.

(left to right) Chris Catanzaro, Cameron Carr, PGA, Toby Todd, PGA, Brandon Lesher, PGA, Eric Mitchell, PGA

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HOME OF THE 2017 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

BERMUDA DUNES COUNTRY CLUB SEPTEMBER 11-13

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Opened in 1959 Course Rating 73.7 Course Slope 132 Course Record: Pat Perez, 61 Par 72, 7,017 yards Perry Dickey, PGA – General Manager Brian Garlington, PGA – Director of Golf Chris Hoyer – Golf Course Superintendent

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COVER STORY

COURSE PREVIEW

The Southern California PGA Professional Championship will return to the Coachella Valley for the first time in four years and visit Bermuda Dunes Country Club for what is to be another exciting Championship.

Bermuda Dunes Country Club is no stranger to hosting major events having served as the home of the PGA TOUR’s Bob Hope Classic for 50 years. Arnold Palmer captured his first Classic victory in 1960 as well as his final PGA TOUR victory in 1973 at the Club. Bermuda Dunes is in good company with its association with the PGA TOUR with only two clubs in the United States with a longer association Augusta National and the Master’s Tournament and Pebble Beach beginning with the Bing Crosby tournament.

The 93rd playing of the Section’s 54-hole Championship will take place on the Billy Bell design Classic nines at Bermuda Dunes with the yardage extending beyond 7,000 yards. It is anticipated the purse for the Championship will be $90,000.00.

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KENNY PIGMAN, PGA Assistant Professional Goose Creek Golf Club

MICHAEL BLOCK, PGA Head Professional Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 1st

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 2nd

Highlights: Defending Southern California PGA Professional Champion; Made 54 hole cut at 2017 PGA Professional National Championship; Participant in 2 PGA TOUR events in 2017 (including the PGA Championship)

Highlights: 2017 Club Car Aggregate Series – Genesis Open Champion; 4 additional SCPGA titles in 2017

STEVE HOLMES, PGA Teaching Professional Westlake Golf Course

CHRIS GILLEY, PGA Head Professional La Quinta Country Club

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 3rd

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 4th

Highlights: Made 54 hole cut at 2017 PGA Professional National Championship; Top 5 at TPS Victoria Club

Highlights: 2017 Club Car Aggregate Series – Farmers Insurance Open Champion; Top 3 at National Car Rental ProScratch Championship

JAMIE PUTERBAUGH, PGA Teaching Professional Aviara Golf Academy

VINNIE PONCINO, PGA Head Professional San Clemente Golf Course

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 5th

2017 Omega Player of the Year: 6th

Highlights: 2015 SCPGA Match Play Champion; T2 at E-Z-GO Pro/Pro; T4 National Rental Car Pro/Scratch

Highlights: Top 20 at 2017 Southern California Open; Top 20 at Club Car ProfessionalOfficial Championship

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TEACHING COMPETITION

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PAYS O F F B I G F O R JA N E R O S E N B E R G

KBS WINS

By Teaching Competition Co-Event Director, Andy Thuney, PGA

THE PLAYERS

CHAMPIONSHIP ...AGAIN.

Champions: Jane Rosenberg, PGA & Mike Doyle

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After decades of plying her trade as a top PGA instructor and coach, Jane finally got the big payday her years of dedication deserve. Unlike the fortunate few who happen to hook up with a potential tour star, reaping the benefits of their success, Jane has toiled in relative anonymity, teaching the everyday golfer how to improve and enjoy their game.

Like many teachers, Jane had a passion to play the game first, but soon realized the mini tour life wasn’t for her. Fortunately she began training under two very accomplished player/ instructors, Jim Colbert and Jimmy Ballard at Doral in 1988. Their inspiration and coaching helped Jane develop her own approach to teaching the game. In 1989 she helped establish the Colbert/ Ballard Golf Academy at Tustin Ranch.

After many successful years there, she moved the academy to Black Gold in Yorba Linda in 2015 with fellow coach, Andy Gaither, PGA. Her Junior Academy, in connection with US Kids Golf, is her latest inspiration, introducing hundreds of budding young golfers to the game.

But how did this translate to the big payday at the annual SCPGA Coaching Competition in conjunction with America’s Golf Coach at Mission Hills Country Club on May 7th?

Her student, selected at random as always at the event, was Mike Doyle, a 14 handicap. Realizing she had a decent ball striker to work with, Jane decided not to over coach, but focus on her student’s competitive juices. From her early conversation with him, she had found out he was a pretty good pool PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

player. Keying in on this, she realized that course management might be the most important concept for a solid round. A slightly wider stance so Mike could “load up” a little more on the full shots, was the only mechanical change Jane had Mike work on. This worked well until the sixth hole, the dogleg left par four, on the Dinah Shore Tournament course, when a stray tee shot cost Mike a triple bogey! Jane thought “oops, we just blew our potential lead,” and when Mike was hesitant to hit the driver on their last hole, since it had gotten him into some trouble before, she knew she needed to bolster her student’s confidence in what they had worked on, and told him to go for it with the big stick. A good drive resulted in an easy par and a solid round of 80 for a net 66, despite the triple on the penultimate hole.

Thus a jubilant student and a deserving coach hoisted the American Golf Coach trophy together in celebration of the team victory, and as Jane said, “hey, they gotta put a girl on this half of the trophy, now!”

Congratulations to Mike and Jane, and all 120 students and coaches who enjoyed a full day of instruction and hospitality at beautiful Mission Hills Country Club. And a huge debt of thanks to all our sponsors, GolfTEC, Blast Motion, Antigua, GMac Apparel, Titilest, and Cleveland Golf.

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P E R C E P T I O N AC T I O N AN EXAMPLE LESSON

By La Manga Club Teaching Professional, Adam Young

T H E S TA R T I arrived at the lesson tee to see the pupil warming up. They were hitting these beautiful 10-yard-draws into the target over and over again. All of their shots are landing in a 20-yard circle which, if an appropriate strategy were to be played, would give the player no more than a 35foot putt for birdie.

I asked the player “when are we going on tour?,” to which he smiled. But, I was partly serious – if this player is able to transfer these results to a golf course, they should at least be shooting level par. So, I knew the next stage was to improve their ability to TRANSFER the skills they are showing from the range to the golf course.

S I M U L AT E T H E G A M E I told the player that we were going to now pick different targets each time, so I gave him a new flag to aim at on the righthand side of the range, and asked that he do his routine as if he were on the golf course. What ensued next was incredible.

His action changed so dramatically that it was hard to believe that he was the same player.

• His swing path shifted 10 degrees farther right • He started hitting the ground early • He could not control his face strike • The ball started to dramatically hook and was much lower The player started to panic and quickly asked “what’s going wrong?,” as they could not believe how quickly he could ‘lose it’ compared to what they were doing before.

I knew what was happening, and that it would be one of the most valuable lessons he could have for long-term development.

P E R C E P T I O N -AC T I O N C O U P L I N G I am sure this has also happened to you... You are on the range, block practicing away and hitting great shots.

Then you get to the course and it was as if you have never hit a ball before.

Perception-action coupling, although a long and scary word, simply deals with how you perceive what is in front of you, and the subsequent action you produce. The ‘perception’ part will include anything from: • Your perception of the lie of the ball • Your perception of the target and ball scpga.com

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location in space • Your perception of the environmental cues (wind, slope, green speed) • Your internal risk/reward mechanisms • Your previous shots (for example, if you have just hooked the last 10 balls, that will affect your swing for the next shot) • Fear – players will change their swing if you place them on a hole with water on the right • The significance of the shot (tournament pressure, etc) A change in one or more of the above can greatly influence your technique, often below you conscious level. “ W H AT J U S T H A P P E N E D? ” This perception then influences our movement patterns – often due to a change in focus (locus of attention).

In this player’s example, when he was hitting the shots like a tour pro, he had a greater focus on the process of getting the club to move through the ball better (what I define as an external process focus).

However, when a target was introduced, his attention flipped to the flagstick (what I define as an external result focus). What ensues is the movement pattern which was learned with that focus – namely his old swing (where the swing path changes to a more rightward direction).

THE ‘FIX’ FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION - When this player was hitting their ‘pro-like’ shots, they never really took much of a look at the target. They were clearly very focused on the process of the club movement through impact. Whereas, when the target was introduced, they spent a lot longer looking at the flag-stick. This indicated to me that a change in attention had occurred.

This was further confirmed when I asked the questioned this player about where their attention was, and they openly stated:

When there is a target, I think about the target… but when I was hitting the ball well I was just focussed on what I was doing with my swing path.

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So, we worked on a routine which enabled the player to create better control over their focus of attention.

Although we can not control our attention 100%, we do have a good influence over it, and this can be improved by practicing it (just as meditation helps us gain improvements in attention), as well as using specific feedback.

PRACTICE LIKE YOU PLAY - I encouraged him to change his practice from more of a blocked practice style to random practice, which included: • picking a different flag for every shot • going through the entire pre-shot routine • using pressurized games to improve simulation further This does a few things: • improves the player’s ability to control attention • improves the coupling between different attentions and desired action • improves the ability for the player to transfer skills to the course O F T E N OV E R LO O K E D While everyone is scrambling around for the latest ‘swing secret’ to take their game to the next level, very few people are looking at how a player’s perception and attention influence a movement pattern.

We know from neuroscience that when you think different thoughts, different parts of the brain light up. We also know that different types of focus (internal, external process, external result, neutral etc) produce very different results. If you want to start playing your best, you have to understand how perception and attention influence you as a player, and how to train these mental facets.

We also know that players respond differently to certain loci of attention. For that reason, I developed the concept of PERFORMANCE TRAINING – one of the 5 phases of improvement in The Practice Manual – The Ultimate Guide for Golfers.

Submitted by SCPGA Teaching Committee

Adam Young is the author of “The Practice Manual - The ultimate Guide for Golfers” & teaches at one of Europe’s most prestigious resorts, La Manga Club in Spain. Visit adamyouggolf.com.

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SCPGA FOUNDATION

By Southern California PGA Foundation Manager, Matt Gilson

Champions: Desert Mountain Golf Club Frank Azar, Mike Hinkel, Jim Hoffman, Marc Levy

Hogan’s Alley Plays Host to 2nd Annual Foundation Classic The Riviera Country Club played host to the 2nd Annual SCPGA Foundation Classic. 14 clubs from around the country participated in an 18-hole stableford format competition to raise money for the SCPGA Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s event directly benefited the SCPGA Foundation’s college scholarships program and the newly established ClubsForeYouth program.

Congratulations to PGA Professional Dan Sewalk, PGA and his team from Desert Mountain Golf Club, as they

were crowned champions of the event by earning 112-points. Congratulations to low PGA Professional Casey Reamer, PGA of Cypress Point Club with a final stableford score of 34-points.

The Riviera Country Club and the SCPGA Foundation have raised more than $100,000 for our grants, scholarships, and ClubsForeYouth program. The SCPGA cannot be more thankful for those who have participated, as well as Todd Yoshitake, PGA and the staff at The Riviera Country Club.

T H E F O L LOW I N G C LU B S PA R T I C I PAT E D I N 2 0 1 7 : Cypress Point Club (CA) Riviera Country Club (CA) Bayonne Golf Club (NJ) El Dorado Golf Club (Mex.) San Francisco Golf Club (CA) Dallas National Golf Club (TX) Oak Hill Country Club (NY) Bandon Dunes Golf Resorts (OR) Inverness Golf Club (OH) Valley Club of Montecito (CA) Desert Mountain Golf Club (AZ) Bakersfield Country Club (CA) Muirfield Village Golf Club (OH) Chicago Golf Club (IL)

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The SCPGA Foundation established ClubsForeYouth as a means to provide girl’s high school golf teams with the necessary golf equipment needed to compete and experience the game’s most important characteristics. Through the game of golf, each female studentathlete will be exposed to a unique skill set that will broaden their career options in the future. In addition to acquiring important life and social skills, these female students-athletes will build self-esteem through daily interactions with their coaches and teammates, and empower them to be future leaders.

The SCPGA Foundation’s goal is to fully equip all high school girls golf programs in need of resources and

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equipment assistance. As our research has shown, high school girls golf programs are not afforded the proper resources, equipment, or training to succeed at a high level. The vast majority are using substandard equipment and the SCPGA Foundation is striving to provide each program, and female student-athlete, with a level playing field.

The game of golf has provided millions of youth the opportunity to enhance their lives, both athletically and academically. The game is often times used as the vehicle to teach life lessons, social skills, honesty, integrity, and work ethic. Through each game, lesson, shot, and decision, golf continues to be a leader in developing the lives of youth.

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CALIFORNIA GOLF SUMMIT

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The Southern California PGA and TravisMathew are proud to present the California Golf Summit, formerly known as the SCPGA Fall Teaching Summit.

This event will be kicked off on October 23-24, 2017 at the 108-year old Virginia Country Club, located in the Bixby Knolls region of Long Beach, CA. By partnering with TravisMathew, the Southern California PGA will be able to provide an exciting, new educational summit for professionals in the industry.

“We were honored that Jamie Mulligan and the SCPGA reached out to us to sponsor this ground breaking summit,” said Travis Brasher, CEO and co-founder of TravisMathew. “As a former PGA professional I personally am looking forward to attending and learning from the top golf instructors in today’s game.”

The summit will present the most current teaching and coaching techniques, plus motion and swing strategies from some of the best in the industry. This event has been designed to increase the teaching expertise of attendees and will speak on a wide range of topics. Those attending will get insight from some of the industry’s top experts to generate new ideas or polish trusted practices.

“With 28,000 PGA golf Professionals around the country, of all the things we can do, the most important is promoting the game and helping people enjoy golf,” said Jamie Mulligan, PGA, CEO of Virginia Country Club. “Instruction is the easiest vehicle for that. If people

learn to play or improve, it keeps them coming to the golf course. Next, this is a business. Usually, the most income a golf professional makes is from the opportunity to bring in hour-by-hour on the lesson tee. In order to do that, they must be an expert. As with anything, we never stay the same; we can improve, or not, and we need to educate our professionals to improve as instructors.”

The main objective of the all new California Golf Summit is to learn, share, and raise the bar on teaching and instruction for golf professionals on the West Coast. And it will do just that with presentations from renowned industry influencers such as Sean Foley, Mark Blackburn, James Sieckmann, Amy Alcott, Eddie Merrins, John Cook, Dr. Tim Brown and Jamie Mulligan himself.

“The California Golf Summit promises to be one of the greatest education opportunities of 2017,” said Todd Keefer, PGA, SCPGA President. “PGA members and apprentices are strongly encouraged to come out to learn from the game’s leading instructors, be mentored to become a stronger coach, and grow their teaching influence! Virginia Country Club is a phenomenal host Club with the ideal learning environment.

PGA Host Professional and CEO Jamie Mulligan, along with title sponsor TravisMatthew, have helped create a new standard for instructional summits and will deliver an exceptional opportunity to learn, network and connect with your fellow professionals.”

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What’s Next?

By PGA of America Player Development Manager, Nikki Gatch, PGA Bridget Gormley (L), daughter of Jim Gormley, PGA from one of the two teams at Palos Verdes Golf Club pictured with her teammate, Sona. These girls are undefeated so far!

Captained by Kari Sur, PGA.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS O F P R O G R A M S T H AT H AV E B E E N D E V E LO P E D A R O U N D THE OFF-SEASON OF PGA J U N I O R L E AG U E G O L F : FA L L O R S P R I N G L E AG U E – continue playing, either just among your own juniors, or with other local teams/clubs

Team Pro Kids/The First Tee of San Diego – Captained by Daniel Duchene, PGA. This team is one of four First Tee Chapters in the Section to field a team this season!

First of all, big congratulations to our Section for achieving a 40% growth in PGA Junior League Golf this season! We finished the season with 29 Leagues, 105 Captains, and 137 Teams! Also, 20% of our facilities have two or more teams! Nationally, we have seen an increase of 10% from 2016, surpassing 40,000 juniors overall!

Those that have participated truly understand the incredible influence PGA Junior League Golf has – not only is it introducing juniors to the game in a competitive, yet social and nonintimidating environment, it is creating loyalty with parents and families to the game, to your facility, and to you! We hear of success stories all the time about how parents are now interested in playing, or taking lessons since their kids are so hooked, or simply just coming to the golf course and facility more! We have even seen some facilities create a version of PGA Junior League Golf for adults! There’s no question on the impact PGA Junior League Golf can have. And with 80% of the participants classifying themselves as either a new or recreational golfer, the opportunities are limitless in keeping these kids and families interested and excited about the game!

So for those of you that have participated this season, the obvious question is WHAT’S NEXT? What are you planning on doing to continue the great momentum you have seen this season? And the answer is NOT just to wait until the next season!

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“ FA L L B A L L” O R “ S P R I N G T R A I N I N G ” – a weekly or monthly coaching program to further develop your juniors’ playing skills on the course. Also a great way to get your new or younger juniors introduced to the format of PGA Junior League Golf to prepare them for the next season D E V E LO P M E N TA L O R R O O K I E T E A M – this is great if you have interested juniors, but they aren’t quite ready for competitive play – keep them interested and help them get to the next level!

PA R E N T- J U N I O R E V E N T– a great end of the season event that can easily be turned into a monthly event, pairing juniors with their parents in the PGA Junior League Golf format Just like any instructional or player development program, the key is continued ENGAGEMENT and PROGRESSION. can not expect recent Get Golf Ready or group clinic students to go through a few classes and become avid golfers playing weekly, we can not assume these 40,000 juniors will continue with the game unless we provide the opportunities for them.

If you need any assistance or guidance with creating your next steps, please let me know. Congratulations on a great season!

Nikki Gatch, PGA, Player Development Regional Manager at the PGA of America for Southern California and Aloha Sections. Nikki can be reached at ngatch@pgahq.com.

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2017 DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT FINALS

T H E DAY A B O U T G O L F, THE FUTURE, & SO MUCH MORE

By Southern California PGA Director of Player Development & TGA Golf Programs, Junko Suzuki, PGA

Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. States and one Canadian Province earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the fourth annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 2, 2017, prior to the start of The Masters Tournament.

SCPGA was well represented, with seven participants. Players represented seven out of the eight eligible age divisions at the national finals. Three were crowned champions!

S C P G A N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N S B OYS 7- 9 C H A M P I O N : Carter Gaede, Manhattan Beach Wilshire Country Club B OYS 1 0 -1 1 C H A M P I O N : Liam Hartling, Redlands Canyon Crest Country Club G I R L S 1 0 -1 1 C H A M P I O N : Lucy Yuan, San Diego The Grand Golf Club I had the privilege to attend the National Finals this year as a volunteer group facilitator/chaperone. In 2009, I attended the Tuesday practice round of The Masters. However, my experience at Augusta for The 2017 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals surpassed my previous experience. This event is the best part about The Masters Tournament and I felt lucky to be a part of it.

It was great to see our participants from our Section win, as I was able to see their journey last summer through all of our qualifiers. However, the fact that I was able to experience all of the moments the participants were able to experience was probably the best part.

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volunteers were asked to attend the Players Dinner and I was able to be in a room with all players, families, Billy Payne, Condoleezza Rice, Annika Sorenstam, Nancy Lopez, Charlie Rymer, Diana Murphy (President of the USGA), and PGA Officers. I was able to hear all of the great speeches that were given, including Billy Payne. He let the participants know that they are the envy of all golfers around the world but to always remember that golf is more than a game and a competition. The friends you make while playing the game and the family that supports you is what is important. I could not agree more.

In fact, I left Augusta with some new friends from other PGA Sections around the country. Golf gives the greatest gifts!

On Sunday, I was the group facilitator/ chaperone for the Girls 7-9 Division.

There were tears from the girls before the competition even started, during and of course, tears after. It was hard to see the emotions, but you can also imagine how they must have felt competing on a venue THAT big. The sportsmanship I saw that afternoon was incredible amidst all the tears. The girls were cheering each other on and giving high-fives.

The moments shared between the participants and families tugged at my heartstrings throughout the finals.

I am grateful for the experiences and friendships golf has given me. For the participants of the Drive, Chip and Putt this is just the beginning of the great future ahead. The ‘Road to Augusta’ for the 2018 National Finals in Southern California kicked off in May. There are 17 total qualifiers in our section including the Sub-Regionals and Regional Qualifier.

To be a part of the action, contact me at jsuzuki@pgahq.com. scpga.com

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(left to right) Harrison Kingsley, Guy Clauss, Christopher Chomyn, Corey Pavin, Amari Avery, Serena Sepersky, Kate Villegas

The 2017 Corey Pavin Invitational, in its fourth year running, gathered top juniors in the state to compete at the CrossCreek Golf Club. The event is named after prominent SCPGA Junior Tour Alumni, Corey Pavin, and is an invitation only event.

The Girls’ division saw familiar faces in the final group. Kate Villegas was the 36-hole leader playing beside Amari Avery and Serena Sepersky. There was a tight battle going into the 54th hole.

However, the immensely talented Avery was able to edge out Sepersky by one stroke, and capture the girls title!

The Boys’ division followed a similar storyline, as it featured players vying for their first title. Harrison Kingsley opened the weekend with a three-under-par, 68

to lead through round one and continued great play to earn a third place trophy.

36-hole leader Guy Clauss followed up his impressive play by firing another round under par, finishing at four-under par for the tournament. However, nobody could catch Chris Chomyn, who was in the zone, posting a four-under, 67 in round two and a five-under, 66 in round three to capture the boys title!

Thank you to our rules officials, Ron O’Connor, PGA, Gary Albin, Keith Reinking, Carol Stewart & Lee Wortman.

Lastly, thank you to CrossCreek Golf Club General Manager, Dave Gardner, and Head Professional, Lee Hanley, PGA.

PROFESSIONAL-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

HAYNES & MARSHALL: THE LETHAL COMBINATION The 2017 SCPGA Professional-Junior Championship was held at the pristine Pauma Valley Country Club. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for members and juniors to compete in a four-ball format.

In the end, it was the team of PGA apprentice Josh Haynes of Barona Creek Golf Club, and junior golfer Cameron Marshall who prevailed by firing an impressive round of nine-under, par 62.

The medalist honors not only earned Josh and Cameron the hardware, but also an invitation to tour Titleist Headquarters & Club Production facility.

The SCPGA would like to give special recognition to Pauma Valley Country Club and their wonderful staff for hosting this event including PGA General Manager Paul Devine, and PGA Head Professional Jeremy Clevenger. Thank you to supporting partner Titleist and our local representative, Troy Denslow, for providing all the tee gifts and prizes! scpga.com

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Roy has been involved in the fitness industry for about 15 years focusing on injury prevention, strength and conditioning for athletes of all fitness levels.

At the 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.

Roy expanded and has teamed up with more PGA Professionals in throughout Southern California including Glenn Deck, PGA of Pelican Hill G.C., Tim Mitchell, PGA of Pelican Hill G.C., Eric Lohman, PGA of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Scott Shiroma, PGA of SeaCliff C.C., etc. to collaborate and improve the quality of their shared athletes.

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SCPGA PROFESSIONAL-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP June 20 | Pauma Valley Country Club 1 Josh Haynes & Cameron Marshall, Barona Creek Golf Club, -9, 62 2 Chris Lempa & Matt Moss, Torrey Pines Golf Course, -7, 64 3 Eric Yoo & Derek Ban, Sierra Lakes Golf Club, -6, 65

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SCPGA TOURNAMENTS

Michael Block, PGA & Kenn Pigman, PGA

FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

March 6 | Valencia Country Club

1 Kenny Pigman, Goose Creek G.C., Michael Block, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., -7, 65, $1300 T2 Brian Smock & Tyler Pritkin, Coronado G.C., -5, 67, $950 T2 Andrew Larkin, UCLA, Steve Holmes, Westlake G.C., -5, 67, $950 Valencia Country Club played host to the 2017 SCPGA Four-Ball Championship with a strong field of 53 teams vowing to earn the title on the Robert Trent Jones, Sr design. The rich history of Valencia Country Club, which played host to the 1998 PGA TOUR Nissan Open and the Champions TOUR from 2001-2009, showed its teeth challenging all 106 participants.

PGA Professionals Michael Block of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club and Kenny Pigman of Goose Creek Golf Club continue to their winning ways carding an impressive 7-under par 65 to be two strokes clear of the field. The dynamic duo had a blemish free scorecard of seven birdies to go along with 11 pars for a graceful 65 (-7).

Big thank you to Host PGA Professional Hide Yoshinaga and Valencia Country Club for being fantastic host! The SCPGA would also like to thank Titleist, FootJoy, PGA TOUR, Sterling Cut Glass and JaniKing for supporting the Four-Ball Championship.

Andrew Larkin, PGA & Roy Kim

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PRO-AM SERIES PROFESSIONAL-SCRATCH March 27 | Annandale Golf Club

April 10 | Los Serranos Golf Course - South

The SCPGA returned to Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena for the ProfessionalScratch Championship presented by National Car Rental with a field of 56 twoplayer teams in the Four-Ball format.

PGA Professional Andrew Larkin of UCLA and his amateur partner Roy Kim were crowned Champions posting a remarkable 10-under par 60 for a three stroke victory. Larkin and Kim found their rhythm and put together a string of 10 birdies in 11 holes to separate from the field.

Big thank you to Annandale Golf Club PGA Head Professional Brian Bohlig, their members and staff for their continued support in hosting the Professional-Scratch Championship. Thank you to the partners who make the event possible – National Car Rental, Cleveland/Srixon, Golf Buddy and True Temper.

PGA Professional’s Dave Podas of BelAir Country Club and Andrew Larkin of UCLA found their rhythm and capture the Yamaha Senior-Junior Championship at Los Serranos Country Club. The duo were blemish free for the day carding 11 birdies and one eagle to finish 13-under par and three strokes clear the 40 team field.

Thank you to Yamaha for the continued support of this great team event and to Los Serranos Country Club PGA apprentice Andrew Kramer and staff for hosting this year’s event!

1 Andrew Larkin & Roy Kim, UCLA, -10, 60, $980 2 Michael Block & Adam Hopp, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., -7, 63, $775 T3 Chris Gilley & Keith Kinsel, La Quinta C.C., -5, 65, $600 T3 Paul Dietsche & Mark Gardner, Redlands C.C., -5, 65, $600

AAA DIVISION

1 Andrew Larkin, UCLA, David Podas, BelAir C.C., -13, 61, $1400 T2 Gary Sowinski, Hodges Golf Learning Center, Steve Holmes, Westlake G.C., -10, 64, $770 T2 Grant Strobel, Carmel Mountain Ranch C.C., Barry Mahlberg, Stadium Golf Center, -10, 64, $770 T2 Scott Mallory, Journey at Pechanga, Michael Block, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., -10, 64, $770 T2 Tom Sargent, Mesa Verde C.C., Chris Gilley, La Quinta C.C., -10, 64, $770 T2 Brian Smock & Tim Parun, Coronado G.C., -10, 64, $770

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STROKE PLAY

STROKE PLAY

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

1 Bobby Nickell, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., -2, 70, $625 2 Tim Parun, Coronado G.C., -1, 71, $425 T3 Anthony Kim, Navy G.C., E, 72, $216.67 T3 Kyle Mendoza, South Hills C.C., E, 72, $216.67 T3 Alex Hird, North Ranch C.C., E, 72, $216.67

1 Chris Lungo, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., -5,67, $500 2 Raj Samra, Friendly Hills C.C., -1, 71, $425 T3 Michael Mendoza, Pauma Valley C.C., E, 72, $303.33 T3 Anthony Kim, Navy G.C., E, 72, $303.33 T3 Derrick Williams, Valencia C.C., E, 72, $303.33

1 Elizabeth Benson, San Diego C.C., Rachel Stull, The Bridges, -8, 64, $650 2 Jackie Kazarian, Monarch Beach Golf Links, Heather King, Coronado G.C., -5, 67, $450 3 Alison Curdt, Wood Ranch G.C., Petra Cole, Torrey Pines G.C., -4, 68, $300

March 15 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

STROKE PLAY

April 20 | Goose Creek Golf Club

1 Kenny Pigman, Goose Creek G.C., -2, 69, $700 2 Steve Tanis, Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy, -2, 69, $600 3 Bobby Nickell, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., +1, 72, $500 32

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YAMAHA SENIOR-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

May 25 | South Hills Country Club

April 11 | Aviara Golf Club

STROKE PLAY

STROKE PLAY

1 Raj Samra, Friendly Hills C.C., -1, 70, $650 T2 Philip Chian, Canyon Crest C.C., E, 71, $383.33 T2 James Moreno, Hideaway G.C., E, 71, $383.33 T2 Nick Badel, Virginia C.C., E, 71, $383.33

1 Yumi Chung, Calabasas Golf & C.C., +1, 73, $325 2 Alison Curdt, Wood Ranch G.C., +3, 75, $200 3 Bari Brandwynne, Los Angeles C.C., +4, 76, $125

June 14 | Pauma Valley Country Club

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Tournament Results Paul Holtby, PGA & Diane Cooper

CLUB CAR PROFESSIONAL-OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP April 24 | Bermuda Dunes Country Club

1 Paul Holtby & Diane Cooper, Golf Development Complex, -8, 64, $900 T2 Kyle Kelly & Ken Lieberman, Tamarisk Country Club, -7, 65, $700 T2 Gordon Leith & Nate Glaser, Heritage Palms Golf Club, -7, 65, $700 The Club Car Professional–Official Championship visited Bermuda Dunes Country Club with 46 teams to enjoy a lavish day in the Coachella Valley. Teams were comprised of PGA Professionals throughout the Southern California Section, partnered with one of their club officials.

Bermuda Dunes Country Club, previous host of the PGA TOUR’s Bob Hope Classic for 50 years, was in spectacular condition.

Paul Holtby, PGA, and teammate Diane Cooper of Golf Development Complex, posted eight-under par 64 in the four-ball format to win by one stroke over the field.

Thank you to presenting partner Club Car and supporting partners Titleist, Discover Card, US Foods, Antigua, Pepsi and CIG/GIS. A big thank you goes to Host PGA General Manager Perry Dickey, PGA Director of Golf Brian Garlington and Superintendent Chris Hoyer for opening Bermuda Dunes Country Club doors.

Alan Sorensen, PGA & Chad Sorensen, PGA

E-Z-GO PRO-PRO SCRAMBLE June 5 | Mountain Meadows Golf Course

1 Alan Sorensen & Chad Sorensen, Buena Vista Golf Course, -13, 59, $2300 T2 Michael Griffin, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Logan Scott, Oakmont Country Club,13, 59, $1750 T2 Joe Grohman, Navy Golf Course, Alison Curdt, Wood Ranch Golf Course, -13, 59, $1750 The Southern California PGA visited Mountain Meadows Golf Course for the Pro-Pro Scramble following the Summer Meeting. Three teams carded 13-under-par, 59, leading to an on-course playoff made up of PGA professionals Chad Sorensen & Alan Sorensen, Michael Griffin & Logan Scott and Joe Grohman & Alison Curdt.

Chad & Alan Sorensen kept the birdie theme alive to prevail on the third playoff hole and be crowned champions.

Thank you to presenting partner E-ZGO and supporting partners: Discover, Golf Buddy, BirdieBox, Kenwood, GT Golf Supplies, Golf Pride, Cleveland/Srixon, PTE Golf, Total ID, Impact Canopy, Pepsi and US Foods. Thank you Mountain Meadows Golf Course Assistant General Manager David Batzloff, American Golf Regional Director, PGA member Brian Bode and the rest of the staff for hosting this year’s event!

PAT R I OT P R O -A M B E N E F I T I N G F O L D S O F H O N O R

2017

Michael McCabe

Michael McCabe of Moorpark goes wire to wire and laps the field by nine strokes to win the Southern California Open, the third oldest Championship in the United States. McCabe came into the final round with a two stroke lead and continued to distance himself from the field birding four of the final eight holes for a bogey free round of 66 (-6).

McCabe found his confidence over the 54-hole Championship at Industry Hills Golf Club and the putter was hot which helped separate him from the field posting 65-67-66 for a three day total of 198 (-17) and claim the hardware.

PGA Professional Michael Block of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club posted a three round total of 208 (68-71-69) to finish tied for 3rd and earn Low PGA Professional in the Championship.

Bryon Busse

Byron Busse of La Habra and Santiago Canyon College alum earned Low Amateur honors with rounds of 73-73-71 for a three day total of 217 (+2) and tied for 43rd.

Thank you to Industry Golf Club, home of the Southern California PGA, for graciously hosting the Southern California Open and to Pepsi and ForeFitness for their continued support of the Southern California Open.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN

March 21-23 | Industry Hills Golf Club

SCPGA PATRIOT PRO-AM May 8 | Toscana Country Club

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TPS SERIES

SENIOR DIVISION SAN DIEGO 2DAY PRO-PRO

Feb. 13-14 | Borrego Springs Golf Resort & C.C.

FIRST PLACE YOUNG Ted Parker, Monarch Beach Golf Links, -2, 140, $450 MIDDLE Jon Fiedler, Las Posas C.C., -5, 137, $450 SUPER Tom Sargent,Mesa Verde C.C., -2, 140, $450 SENIOR TEAM Paul Dietsche, Redlands C.C., Tom Sargent, Mesa Verde C.C., Steve DeWitt, GolfTEC - El Toro, 247, $750

TPS SERIES #1

Kenny Pigman, PGA

May 15 | Rancho La Quinta Country Club

1 Kenny Pigman, Goose Creek G.C., -8, 136, $1100 2 Nick Badel, Virginia C.C., -3, 141, $900 3 Chris Lempa, Torrey Pines G.C., -2, 142, $745 Kenny Pigman, PGA, of Goose Creek Golf Club captured his third SCPGA victory with this win at the TPS Series. Pigman carded rounds of 70-66 in the 36-hole stroke play event to clear the field by five strokes.

Thank you to the supporting partners TrueTemper, PGA TOUR, JaniKing and Pepsi for their generosity. Also, big thank you to Rancho La Quinta Country and their fantastic staff for graciously hosting.

METRO 2DAY PRO-PRO

March 29-30 | Industry Hills Golf Club

FIRST PLACE YOUNG T1 Ted Parker, Monarch Beach Golf Links, Paul Dietsche, Redlands C.C., Mike Fergin, Mesa Verde C.C., +4, 147, $350 MIDDLE Gary Sowinski, Hodges Golf Learning Center, -6, 137, $450 SUPER William Feil, Ivey Ranch C.C., -1, 142, $450 SENIOR TEAM Alan Sorensen, Buena Vista G.C., Andy Gaither, Black Gold G.C., Mike Fergin, Mesa Verde C.C., 260, $900 INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY April 18 | Temecula Creek Inn

FIRST PLACE YOUNG Paul Holtby, Golf Development Complex, -2, 70, $300 MIDDLE Gary Sowinski, Hodges Golf Learning Center, -3, 69, $300 SUPER Jim Petralia, Life Member, +4, $300 NORTHERN 2DAY PRO-PRO

May 10-11 | Soule Park, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

TPS SERIES #2

Kyle Mendoza, PGA

June 26 | Victoria Club

1 Kyle Mendoza, South Hills C.C., -11, 133, $1,050 2 Vinnie Poncino, San Clemente G.C., -9, 135, $820 3 Don Littrell, Ivey Ranch C.C., -7, 137, $700 Kyle Mendoza of South Hills Country Club separated himself from the field with a second round 65 to go with his first round 68 finishing with a 11-under par 133 and two strokes clear of the field. Kyle filled up his card with 7 birdies and an eagle en route to his second round 65. Nearly a third of the field carded even par or better for 36-holes, with 15 players at 144 or better.

Thank you to PGA Professional Jeff Cross and Victoria Club for hosting the SCPGA. Also, thank you to the partners that graciously supported the TPS Series: TrueTemper, PGA Tour, JaniKing and Pepsi. scpga.com

FIRST PLACE YOUNG Paul Holtby, Golf Development Complex, -4, 138, $450 MIDDLE Jerry Wisz, Alhambra G.C., -7, 135, $450 SUPER Robert Smith, Life Member Active, E, 142, $475 SENIOR TEAM Jerry Wisz, Alhambra G.C., Fred Wood, Oceanside G.C., Lee Harlow, The Village C.C., 245, $750 DESERT 2DAY PRO-PRO

May 31 - June 1 | Indian Springs Golf Club

FIRST PLACE YOUNG Mike Mitchell, Hideaway G.C., -5, 139, $400 MIDDLE Jon Fiedler, Las Posas C.C., -3, 141, $450 SUPER John Powell, Los Serranos G.C., -7, 137, $500 SENIOR TEAM Mike Mitchell, Hideaway G.C., John Powell, Los Serranos G.C., Charles Craven, California Oaks G.C., 247, $750 PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

2017 REMAINING

tournaments

AAA - PINEHURST & CRACKER BARREL July 27 | Red Hill Country Club SCPGA MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP August 1-2 | The Crosby SR. SCPGA VS NCPGA CUP MATCHES August 7-8 | Santa Maria Country Club, Rancho Maria Golf Club SECTION SENIOR PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP August 21-22 | Oak Valley Golf Club ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP August 28 | South Hills Country Club WOMEN’S STROKE PLAY SERIES Sept. 7 | Palos Verdes Golf Club SECTION PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Sept. 11-13 | Bermuda Dunes Country Club SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Sept. 19-20 | TBA PROFESSIONAL-ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP Sept. 25-26 | Mission Hills Country Club AAA CHAMPIONSHIP Oct. 2 | Bear Creek Golf Club SHORT COURSE SERIES Oct. 4 | Links at Terranea WOMEN’S CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN Oct. 11-13 | Morongo Golf Club SHORT COURSE SERIES Oct. 18 | TBA SHORT COURSE SERIES Nov. 1 | Emerald Isle Golf Course SUPERINTENDENT-PROFESSIONALMANAGER CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 6 | Coto de Caza Country Club WOMEN’S SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 15-16 | Avondale Golf Club PROFESSIONAL-LADY CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 20 | Palos Verdes Golf Club ANNUAL MTG PINEHURST CHAMPIONSHIP Dec. 4 | Newport Beach Country Club WOMEN’S CUP MATCHES Dec. 7-8 | Mission Hills Country Club CALIFORNIA CUP MATCHES Dec. 13-14 | The Valley Club of Montecito

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CHAPTER CORNER

Desert Chapter

The Desert PGA has had an amazing Spring. The weather was the best in the country, the golf was amazing and we would like to thank all of the PGA professionals and apprentices who took time out of a very busy season to participate in the Desert activities.

We would also like to thank the host PGA professionals of spring events: John Birchard, PGA - Marrakesh Country Club; Brent Smith, PGA - Ivey Ranch Country Club; Joe Williams, PGA - Indian Wells Golf Resort and Gordon Leith, PGA Heritage Palms Golf Club.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINTER/ SPRING TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Marrakesh Pro-Am, Marrakesh C.C. David Curtis, The Westin Mission Hills Foster Cup, Ivey Ranch C.C. Mike Mitchell, The Hideaway G.C.; Butch Sheehan, Life Member Desert Four-Ball, Indian Wells Resort Mike Mitchell, The Hideaway; Lehua Wise, The Hideaway G.C. The Assistant’s Championship, Heritage Palms G.C. - Warren Pineo, Toscana C.C. UPCOMING EVENTS: August 3: Pro-Apprentice Marrakesh C.C. August 10: Summer Stroke Play The Hideaway G.C. August 25: Stableford Championship The Lakes Golf & C.C.

Championship at Red Hawk Golf Club.

We, on the board, would like to congratulate Kenny Pigman for playing in the National Club Professional Championship and qualifying for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina.

We had our chapter fundraiser at The Grand Golf Club with a great turn out.

Thanks to Shawn Cox and his staff.

We are in the process of nominating our Special Awards recipients.

Northern Chapter

Metropolitan Chapter

Rick Garboski and Paul Holtby fired a five under 67 to take the Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship at the challenging La Purisima Golf Club in March. Runner-up position was secured one shot back by Mike Valdez, PGA and Brian Borowski, PGA. TaylorMade Golf and Brian Roberts were generous sponsors of the event and helped educate our members on their new product line.

James Holley took Spring Stroke Play Championship honors at Rustic Canyon Golf Club in April. His three under par 69 was four strokes better than second place which was shared by Jon Fiedler, PGA, Dan Martin, PGA, and Alex Hird.

We had a very successful educational seminar in May at La Cumbre Country Club. Sam Randolph, PGA presented “The evolution of the long and short game from Vardon to Tiger.” It was a memorable and unique opportunity.

Gratitude goes out to the staff at Las Posas Country Club for hosting the Pro-Pro Shamble on June 12th.

Right before taking off to compete in the PGA professional Championship, Steve Holmes, PGA and his partner Rick Garboski were victorious by six shots over Paul Holtby, PGA and Roger Gunn, PGA firing a 13-under-par, 58.

This past spring on March 20th the Metropolitan was proud to host our annual special awards and Pro-Assistant golf tournament. We were honored to have the fabulous SeaCliff Country Club as host site again. It was tough conditions with moderately high winds and fast greens. The prevailing team was comprised of Chris Miller, PGA and Paul Wise, PGA of the Hillcrest Country Club carding a fantastic 65.

Also included in that fabulous day was recognizing fellow professionals who are committed to furthering their careers through hard work and continuing service. We are proud of all our special award recipients listed below: Golf Professional of the Year Cameron Carr, Anaheim Hills G.C. Bill Strausbaugh Award Dave Podas, Bel Air C.C. Clubfitter of the Year Justin Davidson, Los Angeles C.C. Horton Smith Award Robin Shelton, SeaCliff C.C. Youth Player Development Award David Brubaker, Brentwood C.C.

Inland Empire Chapter

The tournament season is underway in the Inland Empire Chapter. The 2017 Match Play Championship has finally concluded with Michael Drake earning the top spot with a win over Kenny Pigman in the finals. Congratulations!

The 2017 Spring Meeting and Four Ball Championship was held in April at the Champions Club. The winning team of Kenny Pigman, PGA and Ross Fisher, PGA played a solid round in the windy conditions to win the event.

Michael Drake and Philip Chain won the 2017 Professional-Assistant scpga.com

Merchandiser of the Year Marianne Huning, Bel Air C.C. San Diego Chapter

San Diego Chapter held our Summer meeting at Coronado Golf Course in June. 140 Members and Apprentices attended the meeting.

The San Diego Chapter was represented by three Professionals at the PGA Professional Championship (Alan Scheer, Bruce Nakamura, and Brian Smock). Smock made the cut and finished T9, he will be teeing it up at the PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

Teacher of the Year Tanya Dergal, Brentwood C.C. Our Summer Meeting took place on July 10th. Thank you to host facility Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club and PGA Host Professional Michael Block.

Lastly to all our fellow teachers, we are proud to have the SCPGA California Golf Summit coming into the Metropolitan Chapter, October 23-24 at Virginia Country Club.

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RULES OF GOLF

The Changes are coming...

By Bel-Air Country Club Director of Golf, Dave Podas, PGA

Being a PGA Professional means we wear several hats. At our clubs and courses this often involves being an on-the-spot Rules Official. PGA professionals have a far better understanding than most of the Rules of Golf. This will become especially important in the upcoming months with the USGA undergoing the Rules Modernization process.

I think all committed golfers are aware this is going on because the discussions about these changes are happening all day, every day at our courses.

By Bel-Air Country Club PGA Director of Golf, Dave Podas, PGA

I THINK ALL PGA PROFESSIONALS SHOULD KNOW: 1. Why this is happening 2. Four or five of the most “significant” of these changes (by this, I mean the changes that come up in most every discussion)

Armed with this information, you will be able to be involved in a helpful, intelligent discussion on what is, and will happen regarding the Rules changes.

First, the “why.” To make sure the Rules are more easily understood and used by all golfers. To be more consistent, simple and fair while reinforcing the games long standing principles and character. That’s the short answer. Make them simpler and easier to understand.

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NEXT, I WOULD THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING BIG CHANGES: • Searching for a ball reduced from five minutes to three minutes.

• No penalty if you touch or move loose impediments in a bunker.

• New unplayable ball relief option.

For two penalty strokes you can drop outside the bunker.

• You may putt with the flagstick in.

• You may repair almost all damage (spike marks) on the putting green.

Those are five of the major changes I see. By being able to discuss these changes, you will be well on your way to learning the new Rules.

As these become finalized and implemented on January 1, 2019, I encourage all of you to take the time to learn them. After all, we will be using them when we play and we will be expected to give proper rulings at our events and our course.

Dave Podas, PGA, is a member of the PGA Rules Committee and the Director of Golf at Bel Air Country Club. Dave can be reached at DPodas@bel-aircc.com. scpga.com

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SCPGA SUMMER MEETING

T H A N K YO U P G A PROFESSIONALS F O R PA R T I C I PAT I N G !

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G O L F CO U R S E E N V I R O N M E N TA L P R O F I L E U S E D TO H E L P A DVO C AT E F O R T H E G O L F I N D U S T RY

In 2014, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) began conducting the second phase of the Golf Course Environmental Profile.

The original phase was completed in 2006 and established baseline data for documenting changes in environmental practices over time helping set priorities for education, research, member services and environmental programs.

The profile – articulated in reports and surveys – conveys accurate data on the land use, management of natural resources and environmental stewardship associated with golf courses across the country. Data is reported in the aggregate, summarized by state, region or other geographic area. All superintendents, whether GCSAA members or not, were invited to participate in the surveys.

To date, the second phase has yielded four profiles including Water Use & Conservation Practices on U.S. Golf Courses, Nutrient Use and Management on U.S. Golf Courses, Pest Management Practices on U.S. Golf Courses & the recently published Land Use Characteristics and Environmental Stewardship Programs on U.S. Golf Courses. The profiles have been analyzed and published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Applied Turfgrass Science, as well as in a comprehensive report and in Golf Course Management.

These profiles have been crucial to GCSAA and the golf industry in responding to governmental inquiries as well as providing a solid basis for comments on proposed regulatory issues and answering the public's questions about environmental issues.

View the second phase of the Golf Course Environmental Profile - gcsaa.org

8 of 12 SCPGA Professionals who competed in PGA Professional Championship w/ SCPGA President Todd Keefer (left to right) Andrew Larkin, Brian Smock, Steve Holmes, Bruce Nakamura, Alan Scheer, Kenny Pigman, Jon Fiedler, Chad Sorensen

2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Champions (left to right) Lucy Yuan, Liam Hartling, Carter Gaede

SCPGA PROFESSIONAL L A R RY B R OT H E R TO N C O M P L E T E S 4 2 K M A R AT H O N !

Larry Brotherton of San Juan Hills Golf Club not only is a 2014 SCPGA Teacher of the Year, but also just completed a long distance ski in Mammoth at Tamarack Lodge!

That’s 26 miles on a pair of skis! Congratulations on this great accomplishment!

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CGCOA Southern California Educational Conference - "Making Golf FUN!" Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 7:30a.m.

Fallbrook at The Golf Club of California 3742 Flowerwood Ln, Fallbrook, 92028 scpga.com

The following PGA Professionals volunteered at the Disabled Veteran’s Golf Clinic at Navy Golf Course in Seal Beach - Joe Grohman, Roger Gunn, David Foster, Tim Walsh, Bobby Frazier, Steven Prehm, Janice Lisle, Larry Schneider, Ronnie Castillo, Derek Hardy, Jim Petralia, Fran Harper, C.A. Hatfield, Hank Woodrome, Bob Lovejoy, Tom Gardner, & Ed Kearns.

John Powell, PGA, not only shot his age but beat it by 22 strokes on the final day of the Senior Desert 2-Day. His incredible score of 64 was full of many red numbers, and thus vaulted him to the top of the leaderboard in the Super Senior division. Congratulations and great playing John!

PROGRAM MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE

STAFF HIGHLIGHT TAYLOR VERMILLION Taylor Vermillion was introduced to the Southern California PGA by a very happy accident. While sitting in one of her final courses at CSUSB she overheard a conversation in front of her about an intern discussing her position at the SCPGA. Being familiar with the game of golf, eavesdropping on that conversation was all it took to have her searching through the college websites for an intern position. Luckily there was a position open and Taylor jumped at the chance. After working with the Finance Manager for several months, an HR position opened and the rest is history. Taylor works closely with each department of the Section and happily handles most of the administrative tasks of the office. Taylor is honored to work for such a wonderful organization and very proud to work alongside such a wonderful staff in their goal to serve the members and grow the game!

While most of her duties keep her in the office, you might catch her at a few of the Section Events so feel free to say hello!

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