2012 August Topics Newsletter

TOPICS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 22 NO. 5 - AUGUST 2012

THIS ISSUE:

SFPGA JUNIORS GO NATIONAL PRO-PRO PRO-SCRATCH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS BEST PRACTICES... AND MORE!

CHIP SHOTS NEW MEMBERS

The South Florida PGA would like to welcome the following new members to the Section: Joseph Garbowsky A-8 Old Marsh Golf Club Michael Leone A-8 Okeeheelee Golf Course Stephen Lupcho A-8 The Links at Pointe West Joshua Ross A-8 Stoneybrook GC of Estero Jarryd Wood A-8 La Gorce Country Club Eric Woodward A-8 Ocean Reef Club

NEW APPRENTICES

The South Florida PGA would like to welcome the following new apprentices to the Section: Michael Berger B-6 Don Law Golf Academy at Club Med Michael Heller B-8 Imperial Golf Club Sean Olson B-8 Turnberry Isle - Miami Zachary Vonderkall B-8 Ballen Isles Country Club Kyle McClain B-8 Copperleaf Golf Club Christopher Baetzel B-8 Miami Shores CC Christopher Dennis B-8 Royal Palm Yacht and CC Paul Sendles B-8 Seven Bridges @ Springtree

QUARTER CENTURY CLUB

CONTACT SOUTH FLORIDA SECTION 186 Atlantis Boulevard Atlantis, FL / 33462

PHONE / FAX

561-729-0544 / 561-729-0914

EMAIL

sflorida@pgahq.com

WEBSITE

www.sfpgagolf.com

PRESIDENT

Brian Peaper, PGA

Congratulations to PGA members Martin Mangels, PGA and Louis Bartoletti, PGA who were elected to the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years.

VICE PRESIDENT

SFPGA AND DON LAW GOLF ACADEMY BRING GOLF AND FITNESS TO OVER 5,000 PALM BEACH COUNTY YOUTHS

SECRETARY

On July 11th and 12th, over 5,000 youths in the Palm Beach County area came to learn what it means to stay fit this summer. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission hosted the 2012 Kid’s Fitness Festival at the Palm Beach County Convention Center where over 40 different sports and professional organizations brought activities and professionals from their respective sport in order to introduce these young kids to the many great ways to stay fit and active this summer.

The South Florida PGA along with the Don Law Golf Academy had the wonderful opportunity to spend time teaching the thousands of young participants about the great sport of golf. PGA certified professionals were able to introduce eager kids to both the full swing and the putting stroke. Diana Law, Dave Cunliffe, PGA and Mack McConaha, PGA all donated their valuable time and talents over these two days to teaching youngsters the basics of golf fundamentals and how fun it can be to stay active through golf. A short demonstration and instruction of basic swing techniques and safety kicked off the short clinic before the kids got the opportunity to hit golf balls at an inflatable dinosaur, “Golfzilla”, as well as use their skills in a putting challenge.

The two days were packed with fun, excitement, and tremendous energy as the festival participants got to experience and develop skills in golf and other activities including Tae Kwon Do, Squash, Surfing, Judo, Hockey, Fencing, Cricket, Dance, and many more. Each sport was able to put on a short clinic for the participants to introduce them to a new way of getting involved in a variety of sports and activities.

All proceeds from the event went to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, a nonprofit organization which provides local youths the opportunity to learn sportsmanship, teamwork and citizenship through sport. The Sports Commission also promotes character development through sporting activities, lifelong physical fitness, a drug-free lifestyle, and safe and fun access to healthy activities.

Warren Bottke, PGA Mark VanDyck, PGA

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steve Cox, PGA

SOUTHERN CHAPTER PRESIDENT Dick McNeill, PGA

SOUTHEAST CHAPTER PRESIDENT Neil Lockie, PGA

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER PRESIDENT Ben Bryant Jr., PGA

ISLAND CHAPTER PRESIDENT Brian Shaver, PGA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Geoff Lofstead

ADVISORY BOARD Paul Anderson Rick Bayliss Steve Sponder Ken Kennerly Matt Lambert Peter Lund

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CHIP SHOTS PROS ON THE GO Professional TO FROM Doug Fisher,PGA David Collumbell,PGA Randall Raimondi Jr.PGA

Harry Parker III, PGA Jose E. Rodriguez, PGA

Dave Cunliffe instructing PBC youths

A-13 – Dixie Section Unattached A-4 -Ironhorse Country Club, WPB A-4 – The Evergreen Club, Palm City A-1 – Pembroke Lakes CC, Pembroke Pines A-4 – Ft. Buchanan GC, Puerto Rico A big thanks goes to the Palm Beach Sports Commission for putting on such a great event in Palm Beach County as well as to the Don Law Golf Academy and their staff, Diana Law, Dave Culiffe, PGA and Mack McConaha, PGA for their special part in growing the game of golf.

For more information about the event, CLICK HERE.

SFPGA PARTNER SNAG GOLF & PGA PROFESSIONAL DON LAW TEAM UP AT THE SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR On Wednesday, July 24th twenty local South Florida PGA Professionals attended an education seminar at Parkland Golf & Country Club featuring SFPGA partner SNAG Golf and PGA Professional Don Law. This seminar was focused on junior golf and growing the game throughout the community.

A-4 – Palmetto Pine CC, Cape Coral A-13 – Boca Greens CC, Boca Raton A-1 – Ironhorse Country Club, WPB Life Member Master A-6 – Trump Int’l GC – Puerto Rico

terior painting, baseboard and trim placement and landscaping. Please contact the section office at 561.729.0544 if you are able to donate your time to this worthy cause.

THREE SFPGA PROS COMPETE AT THE SENIOR BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Lee Rinker, of Jupiter, FL, Pete Oakley, SFPGA Life Member, and Mike San Filippo of Trump International Golf Club, all competed for the 2012 Senior British Open Championship title and a share of the $2 million purse.

July 26-29. The championship was played on the Turnberry Ailsa Course in Turnberry, Scotland.

Rinker and San Filippo both finished in a tie for 59 overall after posting a four-round total of 285. We congratulate Rinker, San Filippo and Oakley on their performances on their admirable representation of the South Florida Section at the 2012 Senior British Open Championship.

SFPGA Pros test out SNAG equipment

PGA Professional, Kelly McCammon with SNAG Golf and Don Law both communicated valuable information regarding the success they have had with growing the game, encouraging those in attendance to get out into the community and have fun with the game!

For more details regarding SNAG Golf and the products they offer CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to view Don Law’s presentation.

THE SFPGA FOUNDATION AND THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY NEED YOUR HELP!

SFPGA PROS HELP REHABILITATE YOUNG PATIENTS WITH GOLF AT JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Young patients at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital are using golf to help with their rehab. Every Tuesday through the Smiling Fore Life program supported by the SFPGA Foundation, PGA Professionals, Dave Cunliffe and Darly Hollinshead take turns visiting the hospital in Hollywood, entertaining the young patients for an hour. Not only is the hour of golf rewarding to the patients, but it is also rewarding to Dave and Daryl as they are able to have an impact on the lives of so many children facing hardship at such a young age.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is looking for the help of SFPGA Professionals for the 2012 Habitat for Humanity Project ground breaking. The project is benefiting the Kennedy Estates As Sharon McCarthy, Cardiac/Rehab InII project in Jupiter. We are looking for PGA professionals who ternship Coordinator, states “the children would like to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to here at Joe DiMaggio really enjoy their give back to your community. More information about date and golf lessons and activities. It provides time of the event will be coming soon! Some of the activities will include exterior wall framing, exterior sheathing, roof trusses, the children with a chance to get out of there room, socialize roof sheathing, interilr wall framing, placing doors and windows with others, and have fun. It is activities like this that help to (experience required), exterior siding placement, interior and ex- make the hospital a better place for children.”

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CHIP SHOTS 2012 SFPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BOBBY GOODMAN SCHOLARSHIP The 2012 Bobby Goodman Scholarship was awarded to recipient, Marcella Tortorici.

The Bobby Goodman Scholarship is a $2,500 grant annually given to a high school senior or college student entering into his/her freshman or sophomore year of undergraduate studies whose parents or grandparents either work in or are retired from the golf industry. This scholarship is named after PGA Professional Bobby Goodman, a man well known to the South Florida PGA record books. Bobby is recognized for his numerous contributions to the game of golf at all levels. The Bobby Goodman Scholarship Fund was created in 1988 by the South Florida PGA Senior Committee in tribute to the late Bobby Goodman.

Marcella is the daughter of Patricia and Victor Tortorici, PGA Director of Golf at Sailfish Point Golf Club,. Just completing her freshman year of studies at the University of South Florida, Marcella is pursuing a degree in mass communications.

SFPGA PGM SCHOLARSHIP AT FGCU Colin Baesler of Ft. Myers is the recipient of the 2012 South Florida PGA Professional Golf Management University (PGM) Scholarship at Florida Gulf Coast University. This scholarship is a $2,500 grant annually awarded to one student enrolled in the PGA Golf Management University Program at Florida Gulf Coast University and meeting all eligibility requirements.

Baesler, a former U.S. Marine who served nine months in Iraq, from September 2006 to May 2007, began college later than most of his peers, but when he did he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the golf industry.

In the Fall of 2008 Baesler enrolled in the Professional Golf Management University Program at Florida Gulf Coast University looking to become a Class A Member. In November of 2009 Baesler passed his Players Ability Test (PAT), and has been on track ever since, expected to graduate this December.

DON E. BEATTIE SCHOLARSHIP Palm Beach County resident, Robert Coman has been selected to receive the 2012 Don E. Beattie Scholarship. This scholarship grant of $2,500 is annually awarded to one Palm Beach County resident.

The Don E. Beattie Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of PGA Professional Don E. Beattie for his service to the South Florida PGA Section as a Past President and for his support of the game of golf. Don E. Beattie was a selfless, giving, unassuming individual dedicated to community outreach efforts and countless charities throughout Palm Beach County. Robert Coman at a young age has displayed similar qualities that Don E. Beattie possessed throughout his entire life.

Robert Coman is the son of Kimberly Coman and PGA Professional, Robert Coman, a PGA member since 1990 currently employed as the Director of Golf at Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura. Coman is known as a talented baseball player in South Florida, and looks forward to continuing on that path after signing a national letter of intent to play baseball at The University of Virginia this fall.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting. The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals serving as the experts in business and the game of golf.

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CHIP SHOTS CHAPTER NEWS

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER UPCOMING EVENTS Stableford @ Renaissance August 14-15

SOUTHEAST CHAPTER UPCOMING EVENTS Team Championship @ Frenchman’s Reserve August 14

Education Seminar Brad Brewer Club Med at Sandpiper Bay August 17

SOUTHERN CHAPTER UPCOMING EVENTS

Pro Only #5 and Education Seminar @ Miami Beach Golf Club August 13 Pro Am #2 Sponsored by Broten Garage Door and Gate Jacarta Golf Club Aug 17

SFPGA JUNIORS GO NATIONAL SOPHIA REPRESNETS PUERTO RICO Ryan Celano of Naples, FL both repreIN 2012 JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPION- sented South Florida by competing at this SHIP year’s US Junior Amateur at The Golf Club of New England in Stratham, NH. Valeria Sofia Pacheco, SFPGA Junior Tour member had the honor to represent Celano, son of South Florida PGA ProfesPuerto Rico during the 2012 Junior Open sional Paul Celano, shot a two-day stroke Championship, organized and hosted by play total of 153 just missing the chance the R&A Golf Club in Lytham St. Annes, to advance to the match play portion of England.The biennial Junior Open Cham- the event. pionship accompanied The Open Championship to Lancashire. The Juniors began Smothers advanced to the match play portheir championship at the Fairhaven Golf tion after shooting a two-day total of 150.

Club while the best in the world competed Smothers lost in the first round of match for the Claret Jug in Lytham St. Annes. play to Beau Hossler of Mission Viejo, CA. Congratulations to both Smothers and CelValeria Sofia Pacheco ano on their great achievements. won the North America and Caribbean US GIRLS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Award for her performance during the SFPGA Junior Tour member Zora Gittens of event.

Parkland, FL advanced to compete in the 2012 US Girls Junior Championship at Lake Sofia also reprsenMerced Golf Club in Daly City, CA. We comtented Puerto Rico in mend her on her great accomplishment. the Caribbean Junior Championships and JUNIOR TOUR ALUM TJ VOGEL finished in second CLAIMS US AMATEUR PUBLIC LINKS place overall in the 11-13 age division with CHAMPIONSHIP a three-day total of 234. Congratulations to Sophia for her outstanding achieve- SFPGA Junior Tour Alumni T.J. Vogel, son ments. of SFPGA Professional Joe Vogel, claimed the 2012 US Pub Links Championship on SFPGA JUNIORS COMPETE IN US JU- July 14. The 21-year-old Miami resident NIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP won the 2012 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship with a near-historic perforSFPGA Junior Tour member Sean Smoth- mance, defeating Kevin Aylwin, 12 and 10, ers of Tamarac, FL and Junior Tour Alumni at 7,670-yard, par-71 Soldier Hollow Golf

Course in Midway, UT. For his victory, Vogel receives a gold medal, custody of the James D. Standish Trophy, a 10-year APL exemption, exemptions into the next two U.S. Amateurs, a three-year exemption from local U.S. Open qualifying (provided he remains an amateur) and the likely invitation to the 2013 Masters Tournament. A huge congratulations to Vogel on such an outstanding achievement and a wonderful future of golf ahead.

SOUTH FLORIDA PGA JUNIOR TOUR PLAYERS AND ALUMNI QUALIFY FOR US WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP SFPGA Junior Tour Alumni Jaye Marie Green, daughter of SFPGA Professional Don Green, as well as current Junior Tour players, Annie Dulman and Alexandra Papell all qualified to compete at this year’s US Women’s Amateur Championship. This year’s Championship is being played at The Country Club in Cleveland Ohio, August 6-12. We congratulate these young women on their oustanding achievement and wish them the best of luck.

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BEST PRACTICES BALLENISLES JUNIOR CUP PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - An exciting victory for the East team at the BallenIsles Junior Cup after the final round of play on July 22 brought conclusion to the second annual Junior Cup tournament at BallenIsles Country Club. The East team claimed the trophy as they came back from a 3-6 deficit after first day of matches on Saturday, July 21, to win 14.5 to 12.5 over the West team.

BallenIsles Country Club hosted its Second Annual Junior Cup Touranment July 19-22. 36 of South Florida’s top junior players gathered to play a Ryder Cup style format at one of the most historically rich courses in South Florida.

Separated into the East and West teams (18 players each), these juniors faced off for a chance to call themselves the 2012 BallenIsles Junior Cup Champions.

The format for the two days started with 9-hole partner better ball matches followed by 9-hole alternate shot. Day two was singles matches. Many of the top rated juniors who participated in this great event stemmed from the South Florida PGA Junior Tour where they have been developing their skills throughout the spring and summer months.

“The BallenIsles Junior Cup allows us to give back to the community, grow the game of golf and spotlight elite junior players. These young ladies and gentlemen have our admiration and congratulations,” said Brian Kelley, director of golf at BallenIsles Country Club as stated in a press release from PR Newswire. Providing a playing field where these juniors can compete in both a collaborative and competitive environment helps to promote commoroderie and teamwork while encouraging the young generation of upcoming golfers in South Florida.

In addition to providing these juniors with the opportunity to compete with their peers in a little-played match play environment, Scholarship For Athletes, a company that educates students and their families about the recruiting process, was also on site providing information about golf scholarships for players and their families.

Growing the game, and successfully growing new players begins with creating new interest and nurturing upcoming talents. We must look to the future Brian Kelley, Director of Golf, Derrick Barnett, General Manager, Jeff Fitzherbert, Head Golf Professional, and Joe Chalmers, Junior Cup Director with the 2012 BallenIsles Junior generations of young golfers to help create a solid future for the golf industry.

Cup participants

Ensuring the future of our great sport means encouraging our young and upcoming athletes who are just finding their footing in the golf world. BallenIsles Country Club has done just that by creating an event that showcases the top talent in South Florida as well as provides local juniors with a taste of “Tour hospitality”.

The event kicked-off on Thursday evening as players and parents were invited out to the course to partake in a demonstration day featuring sponsors Cleveland Golf and Srixon giving the young athletes the opportunity to test drivers and other equipment, giving the juniors a taste of tour attention. A pairings party followed the demonstration where pairings were drawn and teammates and rivals alike enjoyed a night of comoroderie before competition began.

In addition to conducting an incredible event, BallenIsles has attracted positive media attention nationwide. Some of the country’s biggest sports media sources have brought national light to the exciting display of promising junior talent in the South Florida golf community. CLICK HERE to view the promotional video associated with this year’s BallenIsles Junior Cup. We commend BallenIsles for encouraging the growth of junior golf in South Florida and congratulate them on a successful event. Congratulations to Derrick Barnett, PGA, Brian Kelley, PGA, Joe Chalmers, PGA, Jeff Fitzherbert, PGA, and the rest of the professional and support staff at BallenIsles Country Club.

GOLF 2.0

TIP OF THE MONTH

Generating new players can seem like a huge feat. For many non-golfers, the barrier for keeping them from the game is that it is too intimidating… and too hard. A way to make learning the fundamentals of golf fun and easy for beginners is to use a non-traditional approach to teaching through non-traditional equipment. The SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment is specifically designed to make the first steps easier for new players. Hitting an oversized, soft golf ball with a large plastic club head makes learning swing fundamentals easier and more fun. Also, an added benefit of using SNAG equipment with your new players is that it is 100% portable: no need to put your brand new golfers on the range next to your scratch membership. Taking new players to a secure, private area on the course and teaching them the game can be much more welcoming and fun to ensure they continue to develop their love for the game, and return as your customer. For more information about SNAG, CLICK HERE or call the section office for more information about how to get your facility set up with equipment.

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TOURNAMENT NEWS PRO-PRO PRESENTED BY

KEY LARGO, Fla. Jerry Impellittiere of Palm City changed partners but it didn’t change the outcome as he won the South Florida PGA Pro-Pro Championship for the second year in a row on July 11, 2012 at the Ocean Reef Club.

An SFPGA Life Member, Impellittiere and Bud Taylor, director of golf at Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, beat the Lost Tree Club pairing of Brian Peaper, head professional, and Ed Humenik, assistant, on the second playoff hole on the Dolphin course.

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After they tied at 17 under par 127, the two teams matched par-3s at the 18th hole, then Impellittiere made birdie-3 at the first hole for the win. Impellittiere and Taylor shot 63-64 in the four-ball stroke play format, Peaper and Humenik 64-63 to finish second. Both teams played the shorter Hammock course during round one on July 10, and the Dolphin for round two on the July 11. All 62 teams played one round on each course.

Jerry Impellittere, PGA, Eric Bean (Taylor-

Impellittiere and Pete Oakley of Palm City won the title a year ago with Made adidas Golf Rep), and Bud Taylor, PGA 123 on the same two courses. Oakley qualified for the U.S. Senior Open which took place July 12-15 in Michigan.

Presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf and supported by Global Golf Sales, GolfBuddy, Golf Scorecards Inc., Ocean Reef Club, and TaylorMade adidas Ashworth, it was Impellittiere’s fourth SFPGA title, the first for Taylor. Peaper has one section win, Humenik three, including the Pro-Pro twice with Lee Rinker, in 2005 and 2008. Thank you to the professional staff at the Ocean Reef Club including, Scott Kirkwood, PGA, Matt Eckert, PGA, Eric Woodward, PGA, and David Feightner, PGA.

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TEQUESTA, Fla. – 30 South Florida PGA Professionals comprising of 15 teams competed at Tequesta Country Club on July 13 in the 5th Annual Senior-Super Senior Event.

Taking home first place honors was the team of Larry Laoretti of Palm City and Mike San Filippo of Hobe Sound. They carded at total of 8 birdies, 1 eagle and a bogie in route to a 9 under par score of 62 and a winners check of $800. Finishing just one stroke back and in second place was the team of Jerry Tucker and Steve Benson. 2011 champions, Roger Kennedy and Harry Parker finished tied for 9th with a 3 under par 68.

We would like to thank Chris Hayes, PGA , head professional at Tequesta Country Club, for all of his support in hosting this great event. The Event was supported by the PGA Tour.

PRO-SCRATCH PRESENTED BY

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NAPLES, Fla. – Chris Trout, PGA sank a 25-foot putt for an eagle on the first playoff hole to win the 33rd annual South Florida PGA Pro-Scratch presented by Nike Golf and supported by Tour Sticks Monday at the Club at Mediterra.

Representing Cypress Lake Country Club of Fort Myers, Trout and amateur Rikki Rogan outlasted two other local teams after a tie at 11 under par 61: John Calabria and Mike Andre, Golf Club @ Fiddlers Creek, Naples, and Jay Westerlund and Phil Olive, Club at Renaissance, Fort Myers. Calabria missed an eagle chip, Olive a 40-foot putt for a halve.

The field played the North course at the Club at Mediterra. A 6,897 yard par 72 test of skill. Big thanks to Mediterra for hosting this event and to the professional and shop staff, especially Rob Anderson, PGA and Steven Oldfield, PGA for all of their support.

Blake Davidson (Nike Golf Rep), Rikki Rogan, Chris Trout, PGA, Steve Oldfield, PGA

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JUNIOR TOUR NEWS JUNIOR TOUR #8 OCEAN REEF CLUB KEY LARGO, Fla. - The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #8 at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo July 12-13.

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Tim Cahill of West Palm Beach won his second Overall title of the year by shooting 68-73 to claim a 2-shot victory. Tying for first in the Boys 16-18 division, with a 143, were Robert Butler of Estero, and Gage Marino of Palm Beach Gardens. Finishing third with a 145 was Steven LaMay. Zachary Bariso of Boca Raton won the Boys 14-15 age division with a 145. Coming in second place from Tequesta, was Nick Gagliardi with a 147. Finishing third with a 148 was Jake Holt of Jupiter.

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Carolina Garrett of Miami won her second title of the season by 5 shots Carolina Garrett, Eric Woodward, PGA, after shooting 70-77-147. Coming in first place in the Girls 16-18 division and Tim Cahill was Caitlin Huiting of Pompano Beach with a 152. Tying for second place with a 160 was Michelle Haramboure of Miami, and Taylor Moody of Plantation.

In the Girls 14-15 division, there was a three way tie for first place with a score of 157: Emily Faulkner of Palm City, Mary Janiga of Wellington, and Jenna Tuccio of Marco Island.

Jeffrey Cunningham of West Palm Beach claimed the Boys 12-13 title with a two-day score of 146. Finishing in second place with a 147 from Weston was Alberto Martinez. Tying for third place with a 151, was James Greco of Parkland and Sebastian Diaz of Weston.

Kaely Krayeski of Wellington won her second Girls 12-13 title of the year with a 153. Finishing second with a 157 was Tanya Eathakotti of Miami. Coming in third with a 162 was Sabrina Fonda of Wellington.

A big thank you goes to the professional and facility staff at the Ocean Reef Club for all of their time and hard work in preparing for the event, especially Scott Kirkwood, PGA, Matt Eckert, PGA, Eric Woodward, PGA and David Feightner, PGA.

JUNIOR TOUR #9 PLANTATION PRESERVE ATLANTIS, FL – The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #9 at Plantation Preserve in Plantation July 24-25.

Daniel Whelan of Coral Springs won his second Overall title of the year by shooting 69-68 to claim a 3-shot victory. First place in the Boys 16-18 division went to Michael Anderson of Parkland with a 141. There was a three way tie for second place with a 143: Brandon Meyer of Lehigh Acres, Jonah Wasserstrom of Hollywood, and Jesus Delgado of Fort Lauderdale.

Anastasia Talalenko, Brian Schuler, PGA, Jackson Shoenfelt of Boynton Beach claimed the Boys 14-15 title by and Daniel Whelan shooting a second round 66, the low round of the tournament and year on tour. Shoenfelt finished with a 2-day score of 140. Finishing second was Zachary Bariso of Boca Raton. Tying for third place with a 153 was Eduardo Blochtein of Delray Beach and Matthew Galluzzo of Plantation.

Anastasia Talalenko of Naples claimed her first Girls Overall title with a 3 shot lead over the field. Talalenko finished with a 148. For the Girls 16-18 division there was a three way tie with a 152: Ashley Burke of Boynton Beach, Janelle Johnson of Royal Palm Beach, and Casey Farmer of Deerfield Beach.

In the Girls 14-15 division, Samantha Haubenstock from Weston finished first with a 151. Coming in second place from Aventura was Ariana Garcia. Finishing third with a 182 was Tracy Peyton from Boynton Beach.

Alberto Martinez of Weston won the Boys 12-13 division by shooting a 2-under round of 142. With a 146, Anthony Muttillo of Boca Raton came in second place. Finishing third with a 147 was Andrew Kozan of Palm Beach Gardens. Claiming her fourth Girls 12-13 title of the year was Valeria Sofia from Hallandale Beach, with a 158. Finishing second with a 163 was Julia Matzat of Parkland. Coming in third from Boca Raton, was Andie Shukow with a 166. A big thanks to our presenting partners and to the professional and support staff at Plantation Preserve, especially Brian Schuler for hosting this event.

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NEW AND UPCOMING SUN MOUNTAIN PROUDLY ANNOUNCES NEW REPRESENTATION

UPCOMING EVENTS Pro-Superintendent

Forida Senior Open Championship

Aug 3 Aug 10-12 Frenchman’s Creek Country Club Bear Lakes Country Club - Links & Lakes Supported By: Supported By: E-Z-GO, Adams Golf, Laser Link & Global Antiqua Golf Golf Sales

National Retnal Car South Florida PGA Assistants Championship Aug 6-7 Fort Lauderdale Country Club Presented By: Cobra Puma Supported By: The PGA Tour

South Florida Professional Championship

Aug 20-22 Sailfish Point / Willoughby Presented By: Club Car, Mercedes-Benz, & Omega Supported By: Callaway Golf, Titleist, FootJoy, Nike Golf TaylormMade adidas Ashworth & The PGA Tour

IT’S A GIRL! Jason Schulte, PGA and his wife Lindsay would like to announce the birth of their first child a daughter, named Payton Louise Schulte. She was born in Naples Wednesday July 18 at 7:02 pm weighing 7 lbs 5 oz and 20” long. A big congratulations from the SFPGA Staff for the exciting new addition to the Schulte family.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES August 28th LaPlaya Golf Club Naples, FL 9 AM - 12 AM Presented By: Box Groove

SFPGA Partner, Sun Mountain, proudly introduces their newest representative, Mike Connors, as the Sun Mountain Representative to South Florida. His contact information is as follows: Mike Connors 4823 Chancellor Drive, Apt. #21 Jupiter, FL 33458 516-297-6209 michael.connors118@gmail.com

UPCOMING JUNIOR EVENTS JUNIOR TOUR EVENT #10 August 2-3, 2012 @ Breakers Rees Jones Presented by The Honda Classic

Supported by Titleist, Don Law Golf Academy, Club Med Golf Academy, Palm Beach Sports Commission, Allianz Championship, and The Fun Group at Mirasol

JUNIOR TOUR EVENT #11 August 11-12, 2012 @ Quail Valley Golf Club Presented by The Honda Classic

Supported by Titleist, Don Law Golf Academy, Club Med Golf Academy, Palm Beach Sports Commission, Allianz Championship, and The Fun Group at Mirasol

JUNIOR TOUR EVENT #12 August 25-26, 2012 @ Grey Oaks Country Club Presented by The Honda Classic

Supported by Titleist, Don Law Golf Academy, Club Med Golf Academy, Palm Beach Sports Commission, Allianz Championship, and The Fun Group at Mirasol

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