2015 PROgram Magazine July/August Issue

VOLUME 42 | ISSUE 4 | JULY/AUGUST 2015

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA

COURSE PREVIEW

RANCHO SANTA FE GOLF CLUB HOME OF THE 2015 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

10Things TO K N OW. . .

1. PGA OF AMERICA PRESIDENT DEREK SPRAGUE WILL BE AT THE UPCOMING TOWN HALL MEETING. 2. RYAN KENNEDY & AUSTIN PETERS COMPETED IN THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT WHISTLING STRAITS.

3. INTERESTED IN OUR PREFERRED FACILITIES PROGRAM THAT LEADS NEIGHBORHOOD GOLF PARTICIPANTS TO YOUR FACILITY? CONTACT THE SECTION OFFICE TO GET INVOLVED.

NEW MEMBER Kenny Pigman, PGA

4. RECENTLY THROUGH FRIENDS OF GOLF, FOG, WE AWARDED AN ADDITIONAL TEN SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN FROM OUR JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM.

NEWLY REGISTERED & RE-REGISTERED APPRENTICES Christopher Catanzaro, John Forst-Isreal, Joshuah Haynes, Michael Nimtz, Andrew Ok and Cliffton Satterfield

5. AT THE ANNUAL MARY CAVE CUP IN SAN DIEGO, SCPGA JUNIORS SWEPT THE FIELD OF 15 TEAMS AND PLACED FIRST IN EVERY CATEGORY. 6. DOWNLOAD THE SCPGA APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE AND TABLET. 7. WE ARE NEARING OUR MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS SEASON: BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE SECTION, AAA, SENIOR AND WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS. 8. MICHAEL BLOCK COMPETED IN ANOTHER PGA TOUR EVENT, THE BARRACUDA CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE RENO/TAHOE AREA. 9. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILL HOST THE INLAND EMPIRE AMATEUR OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT GOOSE CREEK GOLF CLUB, OAK VALLEY GOLF CLUB AND VICTORIA COUNTRY CLUB. 10. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA BESTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA IN SENIOR NORTH/SOUTH CHALLENGE MATCHES.

CONTENTS

SPONSOR DIRECTORY

04 SCPGA SPONSORS & PARTNERS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 05 MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA PGA PRESIDENT

GROWTH OF THE GAME WHATEVER IT IS TITLED

PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 08 COURSE PREVIEW SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 10 NOW IS THE TIME TO GET

TRAINING FOR PERFORMANCE ON THE COURSE

JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP 20 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA

JUNIORS DOMINATE AT JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP

JUNIOR GOLF 21 TOYOTA TOUR CUP VISITS

MOUNTAINGATE COUNTRY CLUB

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 22 TGA

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 23 FIRST TEE PROMOTIONS

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LEADERSHIP COLUMN 24 GIVE EVERYONE A CHANCE TO

MATCH PLAY

PUTERBAUGH STANDS ALONE AT SANDPIPER

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 13 CHRIS SMEAL, PGA

CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN 15 MARTIN ETCHES NAME IN

STORIED TROPHY

TURF REMOVAL

BUT THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE

16 THE REBATE PARTY IS OVER,

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BE SUCCESSFUL: BUT KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS

CHAPTER CORNER 25 SCPGA CHAPTER UPDATES &

UPCOMING EVENTS

TOURNAMENT RECAP 26 SCPGA TOURNAMENT RESULTS

SECTION NOTES 27 NOTES FROM THE SCPGA OFFICE

NEW CERTIFIED MEMBER Daniel Hernandez, PGA recently completed the requirements to become certified in Teaching and Coaching through The PGA Certified Professional Program.

DECEASED Sadly we lost a PGA Member and a Friend of the PGA: Gregory Schmidt, PGA passed away on 5/8/15 at the age of 66 Larry Barquist, PGA on 6/17/15 at age 74 Bob Steinbrinck, Honorary Life Member and Advisory Committee Member on 6/17/15 at age 82 MOVING UP Richard Barker, PGA Glen Annie Golf Club

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Daniel Boguslaw, PGA Shadow Hills Golf Club

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Carlo Borunda, PGA Newport Beach Country Club

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Adam Farino, PGA Black Gold Golf Club

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Daniel Griffin, PGA Rancho Mirage Golf Club

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SECTION REPORT 06 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT OR

YOGA FOR GOLF 18 A MISSING INGREDIENT IN

QUARTER CENTURY MEMBERS J.C. Bacon, PGA; Richard Downes, PGA; Buck Page, PGA and Danny Pucillo, PGA

Brett Huiras A-4 Mission Trails Golf Course

Ephriam Ivey B-13 Casta Del Sol Golf Course Mark Range, PGA A-13 Lake Arrowhead Country Club

Sydney Wasem B-1 Santa Barbara Golf Club William Wyman III, PGA Los Coyotes Country Club

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Nicholas Yannotti, PGA Monarch Beach Golf Links

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WELCOME WAGON David A. Mancour, PGA Shannon Morehouse, PGA Mark Range, PGA Barrett Martens, PGA

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

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3333 Concours Street • Building 2, Suite 2100 • Ontario, CA 91764 951.845.4653 ph • 951.331.4701 fax • scpga.com • scpgajrtour.com THE SCPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS John McNair, PGA, President- JC Resorts Todd Keefer, PGA, Vice President - Wilshire Country Club Tony Letendre, PGA, Secretary Jason Taylor, PGA, Honorary President - Lorena Ochoa Foundation AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Bill Hulbert, PGA, PGA TOUR Superstore • Joe Grohman, PGA, Navy Golf Course • Scott Heyn, PGA, Oakmont Country Club • Eric Lohman, PGA, Monarch Beach Golf Links • Robin Shelton, PGA, Mountain Meadows Golf Course • Randy Chang, PGA, Journey at Pechanga & Talega Golf Club INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Susan Roll, PGA, Carlsbad Golf Center Steve Plummer, Championship Golf Services, GCSAA CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES Desert: Kendall Palu, PGA, Westin Mission Hills Inland Empire: Bryon Smith, PGA, Goose Creek Golf Club Metropolitan: Chris Gilley, PGA, SeaCliff Country Club Northern: Mark Wilson, PGA, North Ranch Country Club San Diego: Ross Marcano, PGA, Barona Creek Golf Club PGA GOVERNANCE DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR Bill Hulbert, PGA, PGA TOUR Superstore - Southern California Section PGA OF AMERICA PRESIDENT - Derek Sprague, PGA, Malone Golf Club VICE PRESIDENT - Paul Levy, PGA, Toscana Country Club SECRETARY - Suzy Whaley, PGA, Suzy Whaley Golf

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Official Radio of the Southern California PGA

SCPGA SECTION STAFF Tom Addis III, PGA, Executive Director/CEO, taddis@pgahq.com Jeff Johnson, PGA, COO, jjohnson@pgahq.com Max DeSpain, Tournament Director, mdespain@pgahq.com Kevin Smith, Junior Golf Director, ksmith@pgahq.com Sharon Curfman, Membership Manager, scurfman@pgahq.com Breanne Mitchell, Communications Manager, bmitchell@pgahq.com Nicolle Quick, Meeting & Partner Relationships Manager, nquick@pgahq.com Kristy Custer, Office Manager/Accounting, kcuster@pgahq.com Matt Gilson, Player Development Manager, mgilson@pgahq.com Daniel Hale, PGA, Foundation Programs and Events Administrator, dhale@pgahq.com Taylor Vermillion, Human Resources & Building Administrator, tvermillion@pgahq.com Ariana Gomez, Foundation Marketing & Communications Administrator, agomez@pgahq.com Stephen Monday, Tournament Operations Administrator, smonday@pgahq.com Marshall Gerlach, Tournament Operations Administrator, mgerlach@pgahq.com Travis Cutler, Junior Golf Manager, tcutler@pgahq.com Eddie Rodarte, PGA, Junior Golf Manager, erodarte@pgahq.com Justin Sandoval, Junior Golf Manager, jsandoval@pgahq.com Bryce Seiver, Junior Golf Coordinator, bseiver@pgahq.com Junko Suzuki, PGA, Golf in Schools Territory Manager, jsuzuki@pgahq.com Anthony Leone, Golf in Schools Territory Manager, aleone@pgahq.com Kristine Lorencz, Section Administration/Junior Golf, 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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The Program is produced by the Southern California PGA. Breanne Mitchell, Publisher and Editor.

The Program is distributed free to members and affiliates of the SCPGA seven times a year.

The articles and other information contained within this publication are informational and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the SCPGA. The SCPGA assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made for or by any product in this publication whether reported or advertised. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the SCPGA is prohibited.

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Message from the Southern California PGA

PRESIDENT

By Southern California PGA President, John McNair, PGA programs are additional apprentice training activities through the AAA and the popular Launchpad for apprentice support for the different Levels in the Professional Golf Management Program.

We have added the new Catalyst Series this year where PGA professionals can participate from their golf shop in a biweekly webinar on timely topics; with top presenters to gain additional knowledge about the golf business and focus on the “big picture” of golf management and the opportunities and challenges therein.

Another key education program is the new One-on-One Workshops for PGA professionals and the entire staff at their facility. The One-on-One Workshops are a face-to-face counseling program with a consultant to advise and aid in reviewing the professional’s or facilities marketing programs from the website through social media and communications. The future of the One-on-Ones includes consulting not only for golf instruction programs but financial administration, club marketing, course management and others, all to guide the PGA professional to be the best they can be for their personal and professional growth as well as the success and growth of their facilities.

Again, thanks to Robin and the Education Committee, our SCPGA Board of Directors and SCPGA staff for the support of the programs that will make us all better in what we do and our pathway to successful employment.

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The Southern California PGA has always been fortunate to include many successful education programs and PGA professionals as leaders in education. 2015 is no exception. With our education programs including with GIBS, Spring Teaching Summit, Business of Golf Workshops, Leadership seminars and our new One-on-One marketing workshops to name a few. As in the past, our seminars, workshops and clinics are designed to provide the opportunity for our PGA professionals for selfimprovement and to add in creating value for our employers through that self-improvement. Education is key to our employment and will drive so many things including how to market ourselves and our facility and to create opportunities to drive incremental revenue to our facilities and to quantify what we do for success.

This year, we have been taken to a new level through our Education Committee, chaired by PGA Master Professional Robin Shelton. Kudos to Robin and the Committee including Shawn Cox, Susan Olson-Sipes, Rob Oosterhuis, John Kulow, Eric Lohman and Russell Sylte for their foresight and courage to develop programs to benefit everyone including the aforementioned programs in the first paragraph. Along with those

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Player Development or Growth of the Game

WHATEVER IT IS TITLED

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

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Whatever we call it, player development or growth of the game, there is one meaning – sustaining the game of golf and it takes many forms! There are many means for the PGA professional and their golf facilities to develop players and grow the game of golf – men’s, women’s, kids clinics and events whether Get Golf Ready, parent-kids tournaments or whatever program works; social events such as wine tastings and wine-and-dine events to create interest and a fun atmosphere and to sell a few memberships along the way; glow-ball golf and craft beer tastings that are popular with the Millennials; a fishing derby to bring the family together using one of the lakes on the golf course – if there is no lake, use the swimming pool for fun; golf demo shows and days at golf courses and facilities to enhance product sales and atmosphere; concerts on the green (or most likely the practice range tee) to create a community and a focus on the club or facility…each of these activities promote interest, fun and motivation to try, or play, the game or some form thereto AND helps to bring incremental revenue to a facility. All good things and great means to sustain interest and the lifeblood of a golf club or course or facility.

Part of player development and growth of the game is learning – golf courses are great classrooms for learning, especially learning about the value a golf course provides for lifestyle and a positive atmosphere. For example, golf is a great rehabilitative activity for a person who might have an injury or disability of some sort. Also your golf course is probably a wildlife refuge for many living species that take advantage of the lakes and trees and other natural areas. There are some notable golf courses that provide a living environment for some species of bird or reptile or animal that might not exist if it weren’t for the environment of the golf course and the natural offerings.

Or, even in today’s drought-filled world, water supplies that allow fire-fighting equipment to utilize the supply to fight

the wildfires that seem to be prevalent in California. Not to stay away from mentioning the leadership golf and golf facilities have taken in setting an excellent example for everyone in the means of conserving water and water use in these troubled, dry, times we are experiencing.

The Southern California Section does its part to provide player development activities throughout the Section including our popular Neighborhood Golf Program that brings a fun atmosphere with hitting cages and games to many venues in Southern California; the SCPGA’s huge and popular junior golf tour program with our Junior Development League, our Player’s Tour and our Toyota Tour Cup that provides a huge opportunity for over 2,500 junior members to participate and compete almost every week throughout the year; the golf in schools program we partner with TGA to provide after-school golf and golf camps to elementary schools in Southern California; the annual Drive, Chip & Putt program that is so successful to bring kids into the game and provide a trip of a lifetime to Augusta and the Masters Tournament; PGA Jr. League Golf to give kids the opportunity to enjoy golf in a team atmosphere and eventually reach a national championship event and our “preferred facilities program” that bounces and pushes our participants in our programs to golf courses and facilities near our events in the hope of retaining those new golfers as well as providing that all important incremental revenue for your business.

Whatever it is, it is so important to all of us at the SCPGA and it is important for the PGA professional, facilities and the golf community to develop players and to grow the game – for the fun of it as well as for the benefit and enjoyment of the golfer, new or experienced.

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Course Preview

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is a “natural” course carved from the rolling terrain of a eucalyptus forest planted by the Santa Fe Railway Company in 1907. Founded in 1927, the course has a distinguished history that includes having served as the original host course for the first six Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournaments, USGA Junior Amateur Championship and multiple USGA and SCGA sanctioned events. Max Behr, friend and colleague of Dr. Alister MacKenzie, was hired to be the course architect for a fee of $9,000. The course was completed and opened for play on June 5, 1929. Today, the course is undeniably one of the finest in Southern California and happy to host the 2015 Southern California PGA Section Championship.

Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club - Hole #13

RANCHO SANTA FE GOLF CLUB QUICK FACTS AND FIGURES

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Bermuda Grass fairways and tees, Poa Annua Greens Championship Tees (75.0/142) 7035 yards All holes go East/West, there are no North/South holes Al Castro, CCM – General Manager/COO Tim Barrier, CGCS – Golf Course Superintendent Derek Lane, PGA – Director of Golf Mike Lissebeck, PGA – Head Professional Scott Johnson, PGA – Director of Instruction

PLAYERS TO WATCH

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CHI CHOI, PGA General Manager at Monterey Park G.C.

RON SKAYHAN, PGA Teaching Professional at Hillcrest C.C.

GRANT STROBEL, PGA Head Professional at Woods Valley G.C.

2015 Omega Player of the Year: 1st (1,123.50 points)

2015 Omega Player of the Year: 3rd (1,085.50 points)

2015 Omega Player of the Year – 5th (1,018.25 points)

Highlights: 2012 SCPGA Assistant Champion of the year; 2015 TPS Series Champion at Saticoy C.C.

Highlights: 2015 SCPGA Four Ball Champion; T2 at TPS Series: Morongo G.C.; T3 at SCPGA Match Play

Highlights: 2013 San Diego Player of the Year; 2014 SCPGA Assistant Professional of the Year

JAMIE PUTERBAUGH, PGA Teaching Professional at Aviara Golf Academy

MICHAEL BLOCK, PGA Head Professional at Arroyo Trabuco G.C.

RYAN KENNEDY, PGA Head Professional at Oakmont C.C.

2015 Omega Player of the Year: 2nd (1,098.75)

2015 Omega Player of the year: 4th (1,082.25 points)

2014 Southern California PGA Professional Champion

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

Highlights: 2014 PGA Professional National Champion; Omega Player of the Year titles - 2013 & 2014

Highlight: Recently competed in the 2015 PGA Championship

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By: Ken Cherry, PGA It was 1964 and I was stationed at Alconbury Air Force Base in Huntingdonshire, England and a member of the Air Force European Golf Team. Fortunately, another member of the team, Ron Walker, and I had been granted a ten-day leave to attend the British Open at St Andrews. I remember the drive from the base being astonishing; There were hills of beautiful landscape crossed with small stone walls throughout. The belief was that the Leprechauns would come out at night and build the walls for protection.

Once we arrived at St. Andrews, I could feel the history and all the great players who were at this very place where I was now. The tournament was everything you could ever want it to be - the best players from around the world competing for the coveted prize, The Claret Jug. On the third day while I was standing at the practice area, Jack Nicklaus walked over to me and asked me for the time. I gave him the time and he said “I could tell you are American by the orange windbreaker you’re wearing” He asked how I came to be at the Open and I told him I was in the Air Force and had been granted a pass. He then shook my hand and said he was happy to have me there. He continued to acknowledge me whenever he saw me for the next two days. Nicklaus and “Champagne Tony Lema” went at it neck and neck for the final days and they were both spectacular to see. But, in the end, Lema prevailed thanks to his fantastic chipping and putting.

The day after the Open, Ron and I had the opportunity to play St. Andrews from the tournament tees and get this, the fee at that time was ten shillings, equal to one half pound, or $1.40 American money. Today one would pay roughly $200 plus caddie for that experience. I was very happy to complete the round with a 77 and Ron ended up buying the “pints” that night.

Those days at St. Andrews will always remain some of my fondest memories.

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Now is the time to

GET STARTED

By Nikki Gatch, PGA Player Development Regional Manager

As the summer is coming to an end, so are most of the junior golf programs we have all been busy conducting. Instead of putting junior golf on the back burner until next summer, now is the time to start planning how you can keep the juniors who participated this summer engaged in the game, and engaged with your facility. I’m sure many of you had successful junior golf camps this summer.

You may want to consider hosting something similar once school is back in session. Perhaps offer an after school “camp” or “coaching program”? Maybe junior clinics on the weekends? Kids are participating in multiple activities and sports throughout the year, and there’s no reason why golf shouldn’t be part of that equation. Perhaps offering activities and programs that involve the entire family will be appealing. Whatever the case, now is the time to plan your “off season” junior golf activities.

On a personal note, I had the absolute pleasure of being involved directly with PGA Junior League Golf this summer. As many of you may know, my husband Don and I, along with our business partners John & Holly Kennedy, took over the lease at Emerald Isle Golf Course this past December. Emerald Isle Golf Course is an executive golf course in Oceanside, and is the perfect place to foster player development programs. We registered for a PGA Junior League Golf team, and I can honestly say, it has been a great experience! I have always been a believer in PGA Junior League Golf since it was introduced, but having experienced it from the viewpoint of both a PGA

Professional and a facility owner, I can honestly say I am more of a believer now! If you are not participating in this program, you are missing out on a great experience not only for your members, customers, and the future of our game, but for yourself.

To be able to witness ten juniors, many of whom were experiencing an organized golf program for the first time, not only improve their skills, but truly develop an enjoyment of the game, make new friends, and create a great bond with “Coach Don”, was a moving experience as a PGA Professional. Our 11-year old son was also a member of the team. He definitely needed some “strong encouragement” to even participate, and now he enjoys going to the course to play with his friends, and is actually practicing to get better!

Our first challenge this season was actually whether or not we would field a team! A week before practice was scheduled to begin, we only had four players. I was panicking. I didn’t want to be one of the facilities that registered but had to tell the few kids they had that there wouldn’t be a team this year. We all worked very hard and recruited six additional players in about a week to field our team! The only other challenge we have faced is, what type of programming can we provide to keep these juniors and their parents engaged with the game? We are dedicated to keeping their enthusiasm alive, and fostering their new love for the game. We may not have won our league, but we certainly won the hearts of ten excited new golfers. www.scpga.com

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match of the semi finals was made up of Jamie Puterbaugh, PGA of Avira Golf Club verse Skayhan. The match was all square with four holes remaining when Puterbaugh birdied the 15th to go 1 up over Skayhan, but he hung around and took the match to the 18th hole, where Jamie won 1 up to advance to the finals.

The stage was then set for an afternoon match between Litrell and Puterbaugh to determine the SCPGA Match Play Champion. Each competitor played exceptional golf to make it to the finals and both were determined to hoist the Cup following the final match.

Puterbaugh took the early lead in the match winning the second and third hole, but Littrell got it back to all square with his birdies on the 5th and 7th.

Puterhbaugh found himself 1 up at the turn after winning the 9th and continued to lead the match throughout the back nine. Leading the match 1 up, Puterbaugh stepped up to a 30 foot putt on the 17th hole and sank it for a birdie. This put the pressure on Littrell to answer and make his birdie putt to force the match into the final hole, but his putt slid just past the hole to give Puterbaugh the 2 up victory. It was a hard fought match and an exciting one to watch. The 16 player tree was then down to one. The title of 2015 Match Play Champion was given to Jamie Puterbaugh.

A big “thank you” to PGA Host Professional Kyle Oliver, Richard Ruddy and the entire staff at Sandpiper Golf Club for their hospitality! Thank you to Pepsi and PGA TOUR for sponsoring this year’s event!

MATCHPLAY

The Southern California PGA hosted the 2015 edition of the illustrious Match Play Championship at the scenic Sandpiper Golf Club. Jamie Puterbaugh, PGA of Aviara Golf Club outlasted the strong 16 player tree to claim the title.

The Match Play Championship tree was comprised of 16 very talented PGA Professionals from all over the Southern California section, with 15 of the professionals earning their spot in the tree by qualifying at one of three TPS Series tournaments held earlier in the year. The final spot in the tree was reserved for 2015 Match Play Champion Chris Gilley, PGA. All players who successfully qualified for the Match Play Championship were then seeded based on their 2014 final Player of the Year standings.

The first day featured a Monday full of exciting matches with the First Round and Quarter Round matches conducted.

In the morning session, the first match of the day seemed to set the tone for the Championship as Don Littrell, PGA of GolfTEC, began his march to the finals. The 16 seed dethroned defending champion Gilley, taking the match to the 18th hole where Littrell pulled off the upset. The first round saw many high seeds prevail and surviving into the quarter finals where the field was cut in half and 8 players remained. Ron Skayhan, PGA of Hillcrest Country Club, continued the excitement in the quarter finals when he recorded a hole-in-one on the 229 yard 4th hole. This was Skayhan’s second ace within a month in an SCPGA event and the 12th in his career, incredible. Skayhan rode the momentum and went to the 19th hole where he won his match with an eagle to defeat Ben Krug, PGA. The semi finals went out early on Tuesday morning with both matches coming down to the wire, as all four players were grinding hard to have a spot in the finals. The first match of the semi finals consisted of Litrell facing Scott Heyn, PGA of Oakmont Country Club which saw a back and forth match as it turned all square. Litrell then won the 10th and 11th holes to go 2 up, an advantage he rode throughout the back nine to win his match 2 & 1. The second

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Spotlight CHRIS SMEAL, PGA FUTURE CHAMPIONS GOLF

with a couple of small competitive junior events. Then, in December of 2008 he ran his first San Diego Junior Amateur Championship. It was this event where Chris realized the demand is there for more junior golf events in the area. In that event a young Beau Hossler won the 11-12 year old division and Chris Williams won the 16-18 year old division.

Chris Williams has since gone on to be the #1 ranked amateur in the world and currently is playing professional golf.

Future Champions Golf now offers events in multiple states and Chris recently entered into an agreement with Comcast and Fox Sports to have the show, "Playing Through with John Weisbarth" to air highlights from his FCG International Golf Championship.

The show covers each age division at this event, and was played on July 6-10.

He offers about four different levels of events depending on the skill level of the junior player. It's not uncommon to get college coaches showing up at the highest level events to check out some prospects.

Chris is a graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in Economics where he also played on the golf team.

He grew up in the town of Poway located about 20 minutes north of San Diego.

He credits his dad and grandfather with getting him started in golf, but said he really didn't play much golf until he was 15 years old.

But now that he is teaching around 30 plus hours a week, managing Future Champions Golf and spending time with family, he is watching more golf than he is playing.

Chris Smeal, PGA instructing on the driving range www.scpga.com

Instead of trying to find new golfers through your normal channels, look into other sports organizations and activities that are already popular and successful in your area. For example, in San Clemente the surf camps are always booked every summer. We have easily found a surf camp director that is very passionate about the game of golf thanks to the influence of Kelly Slater and his 2 handicap. The very popular Surf-n- Turf camp at Talega Golf Club was organized with very little work as you already have a captive audience and marketing that is already in place.

The week long camp involves breaking the normal all day surfing into half day surfing and half day golfing. Working out a co-op marketing strategy with the other organization utilizing each other’s data bases to promote both activities is cost effective and simple to execute.

In Temecula, Yoga classes are always full. We found a popular yoga instructor that also golfed and wanted to improve her own game. We created YO-GOLF at Journey at Pechanga, a four-week introductory program which combines a 45 min. outdoors yoga class at the golf facility with a 45 minute golf swing class. The yoga instructor has gone as far as to name some introductory poses using golf terms such as the “birdie” and “eagle” pose.

We’ve targeted the weekday late morning times with housewives and retired women that want to stay active and even made it a social event by offering lunch after. We are fortunate to have a nice woman’s locker room at Journey where they can shower.

I have a student that has a big book club and we’re looking at starting a Books and Birdies program. There are so many sports and group activities that coaches, teachers, and directors have interest and passion for the game of golf.

Establishing a Co-op marketing/activity partnership is a win win for everyone.

We end up sharing the audience instead of fighting for them, sharing the costs and bringing in new golfers to the facility. The audience can embrace the “and,” instead of having to choose one activity “or“ the other. Think outside the box and get creative.

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What is one common denominator of all successful businesses?

Find a need that needs to be filled. That is exactly what Chris Smeal did when he started Future Champions Golf in 2007.

The 2013 Southern California Section PGA Junior Golf Leader Award winner was teaching many junior programs when he decided to start some small competitive events at courses in San Diego County. He noticed that junior golf events were only being offered at certain times of the year: Christmas break, Easter break and Summer break. So he decided to offer events at other times of the year and he quickly found out that there was a demand.

Now his business, Future Champions Golf (FCG), employs three full time employees and five part-time employees.

Together they help him run about 90 events during the year with anywhere from 30-600 players at any given event.

His two biggest events do occur during the Christmas and Summer break, but most events are played at various times during the year.

Chris earned his PGA Membership in January of 2005 while working at Stadium Golf Center where he continues to teach today. His focus is on teaching the junior player and it lead him to test the waters

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116th California State Open Champion, Bryan Martin

Xander, standing just inside 20 feet away for birdie, would three putt bogey the final hole of the Championship to post a very impressive 65 and finish at 19-underpar for the four days. Martin hit the 72nd green in regulation, needing to two putt for the victory. The lengthy first putt was nicely read by Martin, leading to par and finish with a 68 at 20-under and one stroke clear of the field.

Martin never faulted staying bogey free on the final 9 holes of the California State Open, shooting a 33 for a final round of 68. Bryan posted rounds of 65-6966-68 to top the field of 156 players and becomes the 116th Champion of the storied California State Open to have his name etched in the trophy by the likes of the great past champion Walter Hagen.

Richard Kim of Los Angeles took low amateur honors finishing the tournament at 15-under-par. Leading the way for PGA Professionals was Steve Holmes of Westlake Village Golf Club finishing 9-under-par.

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Bryan Martin of Thousand Oaks becomes the 116th Champion of the California State Open with a four day total of 20-under-par, 268, shooting a 68 in the final round for a one stroke victory.

Martin opened up his first round in the State Open with a 7-under 65 to take the early lead and never looked back, as his name was positioned at the top of the leaderboard the entirety of the Championship.

The final round unfolded to become an exciting one, as the 72nd hole of the State Open proved to be the decider.

Xander Schauffele of San Diego was four shots back to the leader Martin as the final round began, but Schauffele put himself right back in the mix with four consecutive birdies on holes 4 thru 7 to turn with a 32 on the front nine. Martin maintained the lead by a mere stroke despite the early surge, posting a oneunder 35.

Continuing the birdie theme on the back nine, Xander found his eighth and most important birdie of the day on the par 3 17th that would tie the Championship with Martin at 20-underpar. The magic ended for Schauffele as the charge fell just short on the 72nd.

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The rebate party is over, but there is

STILL WORK TO BE DONE

By Charles Davison, Principal Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design

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Californians seldom agree on much, but one thing that all of California does agree on, is that we are in one of the most severe droughts in the history of the state. For those of us in the golf industry, our beloved fields of play have become unwarranted targets.

Realizing that golf courses could be a major contributor in reducing water consumption, the Metropolitan Water District decided to throw a party, a rebate party. The MWD set up a piñata filled with bushels of money that would encourage golf courses to eliminate tens of thousands of acres of turf. Everybody wanted to come to the party. The fly in the ointment however, was that the party was so attractive, that there were not enough goodies for everyone that came to the party and the MWD ran short of funding to reimburse all of the golf courses that applied for rebates for their turf reduction planning efforts. Party Over!

Long before the imminent threat of drought and commencement of the rebate program, our industry was very proactive.

Craig Kessler (Director of Government Affairs for the SCGA), one of the golf industries strongest advocates, told the LA Daily News, “Let me first say that the golf industry has been dealing with water issues and water conservation long before this current drought. For example, in Los Angeles, the golf industry has been in 20% reduction since 2009 and has been meeting regularly with (the department of) Water & Power.” This is a strong message to those that say that we in the PROGRAM MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015

golf industry are not providing solutions for the problem.

In the years since 2009 and before the rebate program, creative, visionary facilities managed to complete turf reduction projects often on a smaller scale and sometimes in phases. In some cases refocusing their capital budgets and long-range golf course improvement plans, realizing that some portion of the outlay for the turf reduction projects were going to be recaptured with savings in water cost and reduced inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc.). The ending of the MWD “Party” has not diminished those incentives and in fact it looks like there may still be an annual rebate incentive available from the MWD with a cap of $25,000. Any way you look at it, that is $25,000 more than we had to work

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with before the rebate program.

The requirements mandated for us to reduce water usage are likely not going away any time soon. It will always be prudent to be responsible users of water.

Don’t let the forecast of El Nino fool you!

If we are fortunate enough to experience a strong El Nino this winter, the drought cycles are just that…cycles, and will likely return at some point, where we will again be faced with the same problems.

Our clients are pressing us for recommendations on what they can do from a design standpoint (many times on a limited budget), to continue with their turf or water reduction efforts. Some of our recommendations are: 1. If you are considering irrigation upgrades that must be done, turf reduction planning and implementation should be

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reducing your carbon footprint.

Circumstances dictate that we do everything possible to mitigate the current restrictions on water use in California. Do your part even though “The Party” is over.

You will see the benefits.

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completed at the same time. Integrating a reduction in the turf acreage in planning a new irrigation system will in most cases, actually reduce the total cost of the new irrigation system.

2. Consider turf conversion, which might include such things as changing from cool-season turf to warm-season turf or going from manicured turf grass to drought tolerant fescues in less played areas. We have completed projects using each of these techniques quite successfully and more are underway.

3. Beware of letting fear of a reduction in aesthetics diminish your decision making process. As is evidenced by the pictures below, golf courses which have undergone such conversions have even more definition and character than they had with all turf, if planned properly.

4. Spend some time calculating the true cost of a turf reduction considering the recapture of those expenditures in reduced water costs and inputs.

5. Don’t forget our environmental responsibility, as this may also assist in

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A missing ingredient in training for

PERFORMANCE ON THE COURSE

By Charlene Bendt, PGA Assistant Professional at Old Ranch Country Club

As teaching professionals we often hear golfers say something like, “I feel like I’m getting better, but I just can’t seem to take my game from the practice tee to the course.” A big challenge for people who play golf is the ability to transfer their knowledge and skills to their performance on the course, in spite of the number of hours they spend practicing or the technology they utilize.

There must be a missing ingredient.

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There is undeniably a physical skill set needed to play golf well. However, many of the factors that differentiate the players who preform the best are related to the facets of golf that are less tangible. These include a player’s ability to stay in the present, maintain focus, be relaxed, manage emotions and have the clarity and discipline to make the best decisions. Just like developing physical skills, learning these parts of the game requires practice. Aside from going out to play and trying to incorporate these ideas, there really aren’t many ways to develop and improve this critical part of the game.

Enter the missing ingredient – golf specific yoga.

A common theme among all of the non-physical elements of golf described above is that they are also cornerstones of practicing yoga. Staying in the moment, having one point of focus, quieting the mind, easing tension, maintaining equanimity, and having a balance of strength and ease have forever been areas of concentration for yoga students.

Many professional teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, LA Clippers and Chicago Cubs as well as individual athletes like Aaron Rodgers and LeBron James have caught on to the value of using yoga to train for peak performance and now include it in their regular training regimens. These athletes commonly report that yoga gives them a mental edge that helps them improve every aspect of their sport, whether it be creating playing strategies, practicing, working out in the PROGRAM MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015

Charlene Bendt, PGA

weight room or performing in a game.

Playing great golf requires much of the same mental fortitude that is required for performing well in other sports. When we hear tour professionals speak after winning a tournament they always seem to say something like, “I felt really comfortable and relaxed, I stayed committed to my game plan or I just played one shot at a time.” On that given week, they excelled in the yoga-like elements of the game and it allowed them to achieve peak performance.

Golf specific yoga classes should and do have a large physical component that helps improve flexibility, strength, balance, proprioception, and stamina, specifically as it relates to playing better golf.

The poses and muscle groups emphasized are carefully selected based on what will serve golfers best. However, I believe an even more valuable benefit is the opportunity to train the non-physical, less tangible elements of the game that are required for students to play their best. In yoga, we train these skills through breathing, concentration, relaxation and visualization.

I always start my golf

oriented yoga classes with a physical assessment to allow the students to measure the physical change in their bodies. While progress in these areas is encouraging to students, after a few sessions, they become equally excited and aware of the mental benefits of yoga.

For instance, one student that recently shot his personal best score attributed it to being able to use his breathing to stay calm, focused and in the moment throughout his round.

As golf instructors, I believe we can help our students improve physically, regardless of our teaching philosophies.

However, with the nature of golf being played in a completely different place from where it is practiced, there is always a slight disconnect. It isn’t necessarily players’ inabilities to translate the physical knowledge from their lessons that holds them back, but instead their ability to do things like control their mental state, be relaxed and stay present that stand in the way of their best performance. Golf specific yoga gives them the opportunity to develop these elements of the game that are vital to playing it better and enjoying it more.

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Southern California PGA Juniors dominate at

JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP

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The 43rd annual Junior America’s Cup was held on July 28-30, 2015 at Pine Canyon Golf Club in Flagstaff, Arizona.

This year’s tournament field consisted of 18 teams from 12 western states including two teams representing Canada and Mexico. The team representing Southern California included Sam Choi, Joseph Chun, Justin Kim, and Chase Furey. The team was captained by SCPGA Junior Golf Director Kevin Smith.

As play began on Tuesday, July 28th, it didn’t take much time for all players in the field to notice the extreme elevation change of 7,300 feet in Flagstaff, AZ. The teams who got acclimated to the elevation change seemed to take the early lead in round one. Wyoming and Oregon jumped out of the gate to fire 10 under par on day one and take the lead heading in to day two. Team Southern California trailed by three shots after a round of seven under par, led by the consistent play of Sam Choi (68), Chase Furey (69),

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and Joseph Chun (72).

The Southern California team seemed to get adjusted to the course conditions for round two as they came out firing on all cylinders, shooting an impressive 13 under par for round two. Again, Sam Choi led the way with a five under par (67), Joseph Chun (68), and Justin Kim (68). The stellar round catapulted team Southern California to the top of the leaderboard and gave them an 11 shot lead heading into the final round.

The players knew they couldn’t let off the throttle just yet and needed to continue playing well during the final round to close out the tournament. With typical Sunday hole locations, the course was playing drastically more difficult during the final round. As several teams made a push near the top of the leaderboard, team Southern California continued with its amazing play by staying in the moment and hitting quality shots. By the day’s end the team from Southern California won with a tournament total of 25 under par (623), good for a 13 shot victory. Sam Choi continued upon his great play during the week and closed the event out by draining a 35 foot putt on the final hole of regulation to conclude with a three under par (69) and low individual medalist honors. Justin Kim and Joseph Chun also shot rounds of one under par (71) and Chase Furey concluded with a final round (72). Southern California was the only team to not count a single round above par all week long. Congratulations Team So Cal! We would like to thank our tournament sponsors, Travis Mathew and Ogio for providing all the apparel and golf bags for team Southern California. Also, we would like to thank the JGAA and Pine Canyon Golf Club for putting on a great show and for all the time and hard work that went in to making it a special week for all players involved.

GIRLS JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP

The Girls Junior Americas Cup visited Wyoming as team Southern California comprised of Clare Legaspi, Ashley Kim, Ali Morallos and Clarolyn Zhao took third place. The team was captained

by SCPGA Tournament Director Max DeSpain.

The 37th year of the coveted team matches was a memorable cowboy themed week in Wyoming, as Cheyenne Country Club played fabulous host.

With speakers such as PGA’s own Suzy Whaley to Matt Mead, the Governor of Wyoming, it was truly a special week for all of those involved.

The team had a three day total of 229, placing them in third place just shy of team Mexico and team Hawaii. The 18 team field is made up of 4-player teams representing the Western states, Canada and Mexico.

Clare Legaspi was named low individual for the event, posting a three day total of 221 (-1) with rounds of 74-7269 and becoming the first So Cal player to receive these honors in four years. It was a fun week for all and great showing by team So Cal.

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to shoot 5-under par from that point and ended up finishing second, beating out Bueno in a scorecard playoff; and Wooyoung Choi who finished in 4th and recorded 7 birdies in his opening round.

Angelina Kim also earned her first win on the Toyota Tour Cup with a final round 3-under par 69 to beat Ada Wong by one shot. After starting out 5-over par in her first 14 holes, Angelina played 4-under par from that point, including a bogey free streak that lasted 21 holes. It was Angelina’s 5th top five finish on the Tour Cup this year! Rounding out the top 3 was Chae-Rim Lee. Congratulations to Irene Kim and Stian Lintvedt who earned their Toyota Tour Cup membership at MountainGate CC by finishing T3 and T6 respectively after qualifying for the event at General Old. We hope for continued success for you both at the next level!

Thank you to Toyota, the tour’s title sponsor; Bridgestone Golf, the tournament sponsor; MountainGate CC, especially Adrian Killigrew for all his help and support leading up to and through the event; and our volunteer rules officials Terry Startzel and Keith Reinking.

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The 2015 Toyota Tour Cup Series visited MountainGate Country Club on Monday, July 6th, for a one day, 36-hole event. Located at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, the 27-hole club provided an impressive setting for the 12th Toyota Tour Cup of the 2015 series.

Length would not be a challenge with this relatively short golf course. Instead, severe undulations and small, fast rolling greens were between the players and the coveted Toyota Tour Cup. Players came out firing as there were 7 eagles recorded in the first round including Sage Casaga’s on the drivable par 4, 13th and Jake Marek who holed his second shot on the par 4, 2nd, his 11th hole of the day. Others to make eagle were Mathew Huo (#18), Patrick McNary (#14), Brett Bennett (#1), Ryan Cesario (#7), and Cade Casaga (#14).

Taytlyn Alvarez had the only eagle for the girl’s field coming on the first hole of the second round.

Eventual winner, Tanner Podres, shot the low round of the tournament with a 5-under par 67 in his first round which he followed up with an even par 72 in the second round to win by two. It was Tanner’s first win on the Toyota Tour Cup which seemed inevitable considering his great play of late which included his finish as the low medalist at the U.S. Open sectional qualifier at Industry Hills. Other notables in the boys field were third place finisher Brandon Bueno who recorded 10 birdies between his two rounds, finishing at 3-under par for the event; Jake Williams who double bogeyed his first hole of the event but went on

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Golf inSchools

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Southern California PGA Section adds Third TGA Chapter The mission of the PGA of America is to serve the PGA Member and their golf facilities. The forward thinking Southern California PGA has been finding great success in doing both while partnering with TGA Premier Junior Golf (TGA).

“Our continued partnership with TGA further demonstrates our commitment to player development in Southern California, and we are pleased to continue expanding our resources and growing golf in our area”, said Executive Director/CEO Tom Addis, III. “TGA’s growth of the game model and what it has done for our Section has allowed us to further invest, expand programs, as well as create jobs for our members.”

The SCPGA recognized TGA’s industry leading player pathway model to develop new players and increase participation, acquiring their first two franchise territories in North Orange County and North San Diego in 2013.

Exceeding revenue and participation projections has allowed the SCPGA to add a third Chapter and expand the player pathway throughout Southern California for juniors and adults.

The pathway begins with introductory programs such as Neighborhood Golf events as well as school and community center enrichment programs. Players then progress to recreational events at golf courses such as junior camps, leagues and clinics along with Get Golf Ready for adults. The pathway completes at the competitive level through enhanced skill development and lessons from PGA Professionals, PGA Junior League Golf, Drive Chip and Putt, and SCPGA Junior Tour events.

The SCPGA acquired the third TGA franchised Chapter from Anthony Leone, who has also been hired to run the dayto-day operations. Anthony is a long-time TGA franchise owner and employee, who managed the company-owned Los Angeles Chapter, before purchasing the South Orange County franchise in 2007. He is expected to begin his PGA Apprentice work in the coming months.

The SCPGA now owns and operates three of the nine TGA franchises located in Southern California with over 265

schools running year round before and after school programs. Since partnering with TGA in 2005, the partnership has brought more than 60,000 new junior golfers and families into the game throughout Southern California.

“Integrating TGA golf in schools programs into the SCPGA's player pathway and watching it grow has been very rewarding," said TGA founder and CEO, Joshua Jacobs. “The Section has fully demonstrated how the TGA model can work together with PGA Sections and their Members to create a pathway for new and current players that increases participation, and drives new clientele and revenue to golf courses and PGA Professionals.”

TGA is the leading golf industry model bringing new players into golf and ensuring its future. Its franchise business model empowers entrepreneurs and PGA Professionals to activate youth (ages 3-13) and their parents (ages 25-45) at the grass roots level through introductory programs at elementary and middle schools, childcare centers and community centers. TGA curriculum focus on instilling a passion and skill development of golf while incorporating life skills, character development, academic subjects, STEM core academics and physical activity. Introductory programs feed into recreational programs at golf courses that include camps and leagues.

TGA has taught over 465,000 juniors and families while making the sport available to 1.5 million families nationwide. For more information about TGA Premier Junior Golf, visit www.playtga.com or follow @TGAJuniorGolf on Twitter.

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Give everyone a chance to be successful:

BUT KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS

By Russell Sylte, PGA Master Professional, Director of Operations , Dove Canyon Golf Club

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In the small drawer of your desk, you should have a journal dedicated to team members. Use it to note both positive and negative observations. This journal will not only help you identify who your stars are at the end of the year, but it is also an excellent practice to have documentation of every step in your management of a problem employee.

Watch for trends in your journal. Reward those who continue to inspire others and serve well. For those who trend negatively, begin the implementation of a gradual escalation process that provides the employee with the opportunity to improve.

This process begins by meeting with your leadership team and asking for feedback on the individual. It is everyone’s responsibility to pay close attention to this person’s job performance and discuss both positive and negative observations. Once an opportunity arises that qualifies for a disciplinary action, a Corrective Action Form (CAF) should be used to facilitate the process. It clarifies the employee’s responsibilities for solutions to their performance issue as well as the supervisor’s responsibilities for future

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This is the second in a series of articles designed to share practical thoughts on leadership. This month’s subject focuses on key elements necessary to provide every team member the opportunity to be successful in their position, followed by general steps to take when implementing an exit strategy for an underperforming employee.

Giving a team member the opportunity to be successful begins years before they are hired. A culture should be in place that embodies a clear vision, mission statement, core values, and goals.

Well defined job descriptions, a thorough onboarding process, job training, employee policies, and ongoing timely and honest feedback are also necessary.

With this environment you have provided your team members an opportunity to be part of something bigger than just a “job.” They are on a team that is full of purpose and passion!

But trust me, I know the reality can be different. I’ve been a part of golf operation teams for nearly forty years and mostly in leadership roles. I’ve seen a lot, and am still surprised daily by the actions of team members who I thought would be the perfect fit.

Unless you commit to the company’s vision, assuming there is one, work is meaningless and you will fail.

- Russell Sylte, PGA

Not everyone you hire will commit to the core values of the operation.

Recognize these individuals early and make one or two efforts to verbally coach them along seeking to build on their capabilities. If after these informal “pump up” sessions you see little or no improvement, know you have a noncommitted person on your team and you need to take further action.

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expectations. It is written by you first, then sent to your Human Resources Director (HR) for approval.

Let me reiterate, your Human Resources Director MUST approve your CAF before you present it to the employee. Employee laws vary by area and have many distinctions that can trigger legal action if not handled flawlessly. It is critical that you have

a strong relationship with an HR representative, either on your team or as an outside contract service. The investment you make in the counsel of HR could save your company thousands of dollars in a potential wrongful termination lawsuit. If you get just one golden nugget from this article, I hope it’s the fact that an HR expert should be involved in all future disciplinary actions.

Once you have the CAF written and approved, it’s time to meet with the employee. Be sure to have another department leader join you during the meeting as a witness. The result of this meeting could go two ways. If the employee is defensive and surprised, it won’t be long until you will have them in your office again for another in a series of CAF’s leading to termination. The other type of response you may receive will be “words.” This indicates that the team member is embarrassed and will say whatever it takes to ease the situation.

Be cautious, this does not indicate they are committed to your vision. This type of person will take longer to reach the termination stage. They will work the system and be just “good enough” to get by, but will never fully achieve what you need and expect of them. Be patient, however, as eventually, they will make another error requiring a CAF. It won’t be until at least the 3rd CAF that you will be able to terminate the team member under justifiable conditions that will protect you and the company. Disciplinary action and termination should never come as a surprise to an employee. Although it is never easy, once the termination has been completed you can have peace of mind that you gave the team member multiple chances to succeed.

Remember, everyone is an expert during the interview process. Be patient when hiring, focus highly on referrals and past history performance. There is one fact you can count on, past performance predicts future performance. www.scpga.com

Metropolitan Chapter

The Metro chapter hosted its Summer meeting on July 20 at Monarch Beach Golf Links. It was a great meeting followed by golf with title sponsor Travis Mathew. Other sponsors included Ping, E-Z-GO, Imperial/ Art & Stone, Shock Saves Lives, Pepsi, Ultra Serve, First Tee Travel & Promotions and Quick 18.

Congratulations to Ryan Kennedy and Scott Heyn who shot 64 to win the event.

Congratulations to Toby Todd, PGA for his Ace on the 4th hole.

The Metro Chapter announced that beginning in 2016 all Jr. golf leagues will be transitioning to the PGA Jr. League format.

staff at both facilities for a job well done!

Summer series made possible by Kirby Pert of Callaway Golf.

Summer Series Event #3: August 10th at the Hideaway. Thank you to the spectacular venue!

The Westin Mission Hills Resort will be hosting the 1st Annual Patriot Golf Tournament to benefit Folds of Honor, September 6th. Please contact Brandon Christensen at the Westin Mission Hills Resort for more details.

The special awards nominations are now being accepted. Please take the time and nominate your fellow professionals!

Best wishes and a fond farewell to President Jon Vesper who has departed to Silverado Golf Resort in Napa. Thank you for your guidance, leadership and friendship over the years.

Championship was held at the same time with Mark Fernando winning by two shots over Paul Marchewka. The other championships yet to be played include the Senior Stroke Play and the Apprentice Stroke Play. Also, our team championships are scheduled for the fall.

We continue to offer educational opportunities, the latest hosted by Blast Golf on August 3rd at La Costa Resort.

The seminar covered their mobile putting technology called Blast Golf Replay.

Our Annual Meeting will be held on November 9 at The Crosby Golf Club. At the meeting we will be handing out our Special Awards and after we will have a Pro/ Pro competition.

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Inland Empire Chapter

The Champions Club at the Retreat hosted the Chapter meeting as well as the Triple Play Championship on Monday, July 20th. Seven teams competed in the event comprised of six holes of better ball, scramble and pinehurst. The team of Scott Mallory and Randy Chang, both from Journey at Pechanga, earned champion honors with a terrific score of six under par. Ross Fisher and Kenny Pigman, both from Goose Creek Golf Club, came in second after losing the card-off.

Special thanks to Tom Addis, Nikki Gatch and Ken Ferrell for attending the meeting and Jeff Pacot for sharing insight on the Wounded Warrior's Project...

Lastly, thank you to the entire staff at Champions Club at the Retreat for a terrific job in providing amazing customer service and course conditions for all the members and apprentices.

San Diego Chapter

Grant Strobel fired a final round 67 at the La Costa Resort- Legends Course to capture our Chapter Stroke Play Championship by one shot over Brian Smock. The event was held July 20-21. The Super Senior Stroke Play

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The Desert Chapter Assistant’s Championship was held at Heritage Palm’s Golf Club, sponsored by Adidas/ Ashworth. Taking home the highly contested title under blustery conditions was Chris Eikenberg of Desert Horizons CC. Runner-up Kenneth Pineo, of Toscana CC, finished one stroke back.

Congratulations to John Hickman who aced # 3. Thank you to host professional Gordon Leith.

This year’s Pro-Assistant and General meeting was hosted by Greg Rubino and Dawson Hess at the Classic Club.

Six teams tied for low honors with a score of 69. Taking home the title was Shane Ponchot and Alex Smith from the Hideaway Golf Club. Thank you to Sponsor’s IGOLF and Barry Brewster of Ping for your support.

Our first two events of the Callaway Golf Summer Series have concluded. The first event, held at The Lakes Country Club, was captured by Tim Bauman with 31 points. Finishing one point lower was David Curtis of Westin Mission Hills Resort. The second event, hosted by staff at Andalusia Country Club, featured twelve professionals posting scores under par with James Clay of Rancho La Quinta Country Club posting the low score of 66, winning in a playoff with Don Littrell of GolfTec. Thank you to the

AAA CHAMPIONSHIP October 8 | Candlewood Country Club SUPERINTENDENT-PROFESSIONALMANAGER CHAMPIONSHIP October 13 | The Golf Club at Glen Ivy WOMEN’S TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP October 22 | Monarch Beach Golf Links WOMEN’S SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP November 12-13 | La Jolla Country Club PROFESSIONAL-LADY CHAMPIONSHIP November 23 | Glendora Country Club PROGRAM MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015

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SENIOR BRIDGESTONE FOUR-BALL STROKE PLAY June 22-23 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon 1 Jon Fiedler, Las Posas Country Club, Chris Starkjohann, Life Member Active, 127, $750 2 John Powell, Life Member, Jimmy Powell, Life Member, 130, $600 3 Mark Fernando, Coronado Golf Course, Gary Sowinski, The Hodges Golf Learning Center, 131, $450 SENIOR BRIDGESTONE PRO-PRO SWEEPS July 6-7 at River Ridge Golf Club First Place Team Hank Woodrome, Biola University, Bill Feil, Ivey Ranch Country Club, Phil Soulanille, Horsepower Golf, 255, $600 First Place Age Divisions Age 50-56 Ron Skayhan, Hillcrest Country Club, 141, $400 Age 57-64 Gary Sowinski, The Hodges Golf Learning Center, 141, $400 Age 65+ Tom Sargent, Mesa Verde Country Club, 143, $400 Women’s Division Play Day July 8 at Tustin Ranch Golf Club 1 Wendy Wisbon, Annandale Golf Club, -1, 71 T2 Jacqueline Kazarian, Monarch Beach Golf Links, +5, 77 T2 Amy Lee, Oak Creek Golf Club, +5, 77 AAA SWEEP - STROKE PLAY 4 July 16 at South Hills Country Club 1 Kenny Pigman, Goose Creek Golf Club, -7, 65, $425 T2 Andrew Larkin, Occidental College, -1, 71, $287.50 T2 Chris Lungo, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, -1, 71, $287.50

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Dear RO: I was a spectator recently during the California State Open on the Champions Course at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon and witnessed a situation which left me in a quandary because of all the different possible rules violations which could have occurred, who would have been penalized, and how many penalty strokes?

On the par-5 16th hole, Player A and Player B (wasn’t following them-don’t know their names) were sharing a golf car driven by A. While driving through the rough from the golf car path, B yells, “look out for that ball!” Fortunately, A swerved, almost capsizing the golf car, and missed the ball by inches.

Upon further review, the ball did not belong to either player, so there weren’t any rules infractions.

Having heard how much you “Rules Experts” hate hypothetical questions, I hope you will make an exception in this case and answer my questions if the ball had been moved by the golf car: 1) the ball belongs to A; 2) the ball belongs to B and 3) if they were opponents in an Individual Match Play competition?

Well: Due the fact this is a confusing situation for every level of player (junior, amateur and professional), I thank you for your questions and gladly provide the answers.

Every Rules Seminar speaker stresses the importance of the DEFINITIONS! In the DEFINITIONS, under the heading PROGRAM MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015

PGA PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Southern California PGA players included: Defending Champion Michael Block of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Eric Lohman of Monarch Beach Golf Links Ryan Kennedy and Scott Heyn of Oakmont Country Club Austin Peters of Wood Ranch Golf Club Dean Tonneslan of La Jolla Country Club Chris Starkjohann of Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings Jamie Puterbaugh of Kip Puterbaugh's Golf Academy at Aviara Jon Fiedler of Las Posas Country Club Scott Mahlberg of Stadium Golf Center & Batting Cages Ben Krug ofAngeles National Golf Club Erik Wolf of College Golf Center

US SENIOR OPEN Southern California PGA players included: Bruce Nakamura of Aviara Golf Club Mike Mitchell of The Hideaway Mike Miles of Old Ranch Golf Club

SIGN UP FOR 2015 TOURNAMENTS! TO VIEW TOURNAMENTS FOR THE 2015 YEAR VISIT SCPGA.COM -> TOURNAMENTS -> 2015 SCHEDULE EQUIPMENT, the last sentence states, Equipment includes a golf cart, whether or not motorized. It is clarified in Note 2: When a golf cart is shared by two or more players, the cart and everything in it are deemed to be the equipment of one of the players sharing the cart. If the cart is being moved by one of the players sharing it, the cart and everything in it are deemed to be that player’s equipment. Otherwise, the cart and everything in it are deemed to be the equipment of the player sharing the cart whose ball is involved.

In question #1, A would be penalized one stroke under USGA Rule 18-2 BALL AT REST MOVED – BY PLAYER, PARTNER, CADDIE OR EQUIPMENT... if the ball is moved, it must be replaced.

In question #2, because A who is a FELLOW COMPETITOR (any person with whom the competitor plays) was driving the cart, under RULE 18-4 BY FELLOWCOMPETITOR - there is no penalty and the ball must be replaced.

In question #3, because A’s equipment moved his ball, the penalty would be the same as in Stroke Play. But in Match Play, A is an OPPONENT and under RULE 18-3 BY OPPONENT, CADDIE OR EQUIPMENT IN MATCH PLAY – if, other than during search for a player’s ball, an opponent, his caddie or his equipment moves the ball, touches it purposely or causes it to move, except as otherwise provided in the Rules, the opponent incurs a penalty of one stroke. If the ball is moved, it must be replaced.

In closing, I hope this eliminates your quandary and also encourages you to study the DEFINITIONS! www.scpga.com

Walt Willows, PG A

PGA PROFESSIONAL WALT WILLOWS INDUCTED INTO THE LONG BEACH GOLF HALL OF FAME

The Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame will be welcoming Walt Willows, PGA among nine others. All inductees represent what is good about golf in general and in Long Beach in particular.

rounds of golf offered by Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, Ore. The Hi-Lo Desert GCSA and the Southern California GCSA participated in the program and numerous facilities throughout Southern California donated generously to the cause. All proceeds raised by both chapters will go to local turfgrass research.

"We are pleased with the success of our Rounds 4 Research program and the good that we know it can do for turfgrass research," said Rhett Evans, GCSAA chief executive officer. "This is a terrific program that gives golfers everywhere a chance to play their favorite courses and benefit the long-term health of the game."

The national campaign is supported by a $50,000 donation from The Toro Co. The program has raised more than $400,000 since launching in 2012. For more information on Rounds 4 Research and the EIFG, visit the website at www. rounds4research.com.

DO YOU NEED TO MAKE UP MSR CREDITS IN THE NEW CYCLE? - THE COMPLIMENTARY ONLINE VIDEOS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH JUNE AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN $112,500 FOR TURFGRASS STUDIES The 2015 Rounds 4 Research fundraising program to support turfgrass studies, managed by the Environmental Institute For Golf (EIFG), sold more than 670 rounds and yielded more than $112,500 in its June online auction. The EIFG is the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

The Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association, with more than $22,000 raised, was the leader among more than 50 fundraising partners that donated rounds to support turfgrass research at the local level. The top bid was $3,435 for a two-night stay and eight www.scpga.com

WELCOME NEW APPRENTICES TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA SECTION

1. Members who do not satisfy the requirements of the Professional Development Program shall be reclassified as Class "F" Members of the Association at the beginning of the next fiscal year (July 1st). They shall remain in this classification until they earn the deficit requirements of the previous period and an amount equal to the deficit in the new period. Class "F" Members who do not satisfy these requirements by the end of the Professional Development Program period in which they were transferred to Class F shall be terminated from membership.

2. Once Class F members get out of Class F, they will have additional requirements to be satisfied by the end of the current MSR cycle to avoid being transferred back to Class F. 3. Members will no longer be considered as an ‘active’ member and shall not have the right to use the Association name, initials or emblem.

4. Members of the Association who are Class F, may not be transferred into any other classification until they satisfy the above requirements.

5. Members will lose all privileges and not be eligible to participate in any National, Section or Chapter Tournaments.

6. Members will not be able to vote.

7. Members will not be able to hold office.

STAFF HIGHLIGHT Ariana Gomez is from Riverside, CA and has a beautiful 3-year old daughter, Sophie. She graduated from Cal State San Bernardino with a degree in Communications and found her way to the SCPGA office through an internship in May 2014. Though she’s never played golf, she’s grown up around it; high school golf manager and the beverage cart girl at the Victoria Club in Riverside. When she’s not at work she enjoys concerts, food, the beach and traveling. Her favorite place to be is Disneyland with friends and family.

Ariana’s favorite hobbies are grocery shopping, quoting movies and putting together a nice cheese board with wine.

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Walt Willows, PG A with Len Kennett, PGA

PGA members can receive two (2) PGA Education MSR by watching a video from the list and taking an assessment at the conclusion of the video from the link below. http://apps.pga.org/professionals/ apps/education/video_education/index. cfm?ems_event=141 MSR credit may be earned only one time for any online MSR course. In order to earn MSR credit, you must score a 70% or higher on the assessment. If you do not score 70% or higher, you will be allowed one (1) re-take opportunity. You will be directed to the assessment when the video concludes.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING TRANSFERRED TO CLASS F?

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