MBR NEWS SOPGA
Friday, July 20, 2012
Issue #13
Official Newsletter: This is the official member news publication of the Southern Ohio PGA. Go to: thesouthernohiopga. com for more association news & information.
Photo of: First SOPGA Section Meeting at the Vanwert Hotel, Dayton, Ohio in April 1946
SOPGA MEMBER NEWS, NEW LOOK, NEW NAME? Member News Gets a Facelift! The Southern Ohio PGA is pleased will be announced in the August to present our redesigned Member publication. News Publication.
Help us give it a new name Help us name this publication! Go to the Section Website and participate in a contest to give the SOPGA Mbr News a new name. Finalists will be selected from all entries received with the final vote to be conducted online. Please note deadline for submissions is 5pm on July 31st. SOPGA Prose, Six Under, SOPGA News are just a few of the names
What Interests You? We want your input! Tell us what you want to see in future publications. Let us know what you’re looking for in a Section News publication. Please forward all comments, thoughts, ideas, opinions and criticisms to jnewkirk@pgahq.com. All feedback will be kept confidential. We hope you enjoy this new format for Mbr News. Please let us know what you think.
being considered. The winning title
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Photo of: SOPGA Office located at 66 South Central Ave., Fairborn, OH. Follow us on Twitter: @SouthernOhioPGA
Championship Month is Here! August is Championship month here in Southern Ohio. Check out all of the amazing tournament opportunities next month. It’s not to late….local registration is still open for the Section, Senior, Ladies and Assistants Championships. Please note, local
JULY IS FAMILY GOLF MONTH
registrants will not be eligible to advance to the National Championship.
14th SOPGA Ladies Section Championship Supported by PGA Tour 2-Day Competition @ Columbus Country Club August 8-9th Click Here for More Info & Registration
67th SOPGA Senior Section Championship Supported by Mercedes Benz, Southworth Dev., & the PGA Tour 2-Day Competition @ Columbus Country Club August 8-9th Click Here for More Info & Local Registration
67th SOPGA Professional Championship Presented by Club Car, Omega & Mercedes Benz Supported by Titleist/Footjoy, Callaway Golf, Nike Golf, Taylormade-adidas/ Ashworth & the PGA Tour 2-Day Competition @ Scioto Country Club August 13th & 14th Click Here for More Info & Local Registration
36th National Car Rental SOPGA Assistant Professional Championship Presented by Cobra Puma Golf 36-Holes @ Maketewah Country Club August 23rd Click Here for More Info & Local Registration
3rd SW Chapter Stroke Play Championship Supported by Page & Tuttle 36-Holes @ Brown’s Run Country Club Monday, August 27th Click Here for More Info & Registration
3rd SE Chapter Stroke Play Championship Supported by Page & Tuttle 36-Holes @ Riviera Golf Club Monday, August 27th Click Here for More Info & Registration
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Kids & Family’s Playing Golf Take advantage of the National Ad Campaign and market the rest of July as Family Golf Month. Go to twitter.FamilyGolfMonth.or g and use the hashtag #familygolfmonth to upload your favorite family golf photo. Bring Your Kids to the Range in July. Find out more at PlayGolfAmerica.com. #familygolfmonth
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Mid-Season Review & Tune-up
PROS AT THE PARK!
by Tom Kendrick, PGA Career Consultant The month of July is upon us and it's hard to believe the season is at the halfway point. The winter months of anticipation and the spring months of preparation and implementation are behind us and we’re in full swing now. For many parts of the country, this has been an extremely hot, record-breaking summer that has added to the stress levels. At times, it seems so busy we have little time to think, plan or evaluate. But effective professional managers make time to do all these things. An insightful review of the season so far is important to ensure success; if this is a tournament round you are making the turn, you look at the score and make any adjustments needed. In a golf operation, obvious places to start are the financials, comparing revenues and expenses to projections and budgets to evaluate how you are doing. The most successful professionals are evaluating on a monthly, weekly and in some cases a daily basis. Careful analysis will identify trends and areas of strength or weakness pointing toward
areas in need of attention. Identification and swift action to address problem areas ensures they have a minimal negative impact on your operation. The season’s midpoint should also be the time to review your performance and that of your staff through a midseason performance review. While it is suggested that a written format be used to maximize the effectiveness of the review, practicality suggests that may be difficult. At minimum, schedule meeting times with each staff member allowing adequate time to review their performance in a distraction-free environment. Let them know how important they are, make sure to congratulate and affirm them in areas of strong performance plus identifying areas needing improvement. In those weak areas, clearly define not only where they need to improve but also make suggestions for how to improve. Define an action plan for improvement and a follow-up date to see how they are doing. I will have some additional suggestions for your mid-season tune up in the next article of Employment Briefs… Tom Kendrick is a PGA Certified Professional and Employment Consultant for the PGA of America. He can be contacted at (513) 738-9943 or by e-mail at tkendrick@pgahq.com.
Bob Sowards & Doug Wade heading to PGA Championship
SE Chapter, Huntington Park On Tuesday, Members from the SE Chapter headed down to Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers for a Free Lesson Event at the Ballpark. Lead by Chapter President, Alex Brickley, the PGA Member volunteers gave out hundreds of free lessons. Special thanks to everyone who gave of their time and talents to make this event a success!
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19TH HOLE Birthdays, Congrats, Upcoming Events & More Fore Cancer Research Pro Am Our friends at Fore Cancer Research are hosting their annual pro-am event at the Lakes Golf and Country Club on Monday, August 6th. SOPGA Professionals can use the give 18 program to cover their entry and increase the Professional Purse. Click Here to See How. “They have another full field and I will need a total of 36 Golf Professionals. Lunch and dinner is included in their entry and the event coordinators highly encourage the Professionals to stick around for the evening festivities”. -Eddie
Destination Pro Ams So…it’s July and offseason destination Pro-ams are the furthest thing from your mind. Now is actually the perfect time to recruit your teams.
FACT: Destination
Pro-ams are the best way to get to know people and entertain guests. We know you’re busy, but please take
Photo of: 2011 SOPGA Vegas Pro-am
a minute to look at these outstanding travel opportunities.
Kline, Head Pro at the Lakes Golf & Country Club.
What are you waiting for? Get out
SOPGA Foundation Pro Am
Click Here for SOPGA Vegas Pro-am Info
The inaugural SOPGA Foundation Proam will be played by Scioto Reserve Golf Club in Powell, Ohio on Thursday, August
Click Here for SOPGA Winter Pro-am Info
30th. Event promotions will be released shortly, please contact the Section Office if you have any questions about the event. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
SW Chapter Pro-Lady Registration is still open for the Pro-
there and recruit your teammates today.
SOPGA July Birthdays Mike Glendenning, PGA 7/2 Anthony
PGA 7/23 Kurt W. Heintz, PGA 7/9 Mike Birk, PGA 7/25 Michael S. Murphy, PGA 7/9 Brian M Warniment 7/25 Brian C. Staarmann, PGA 7/9 Jamie L. Wise 7/25 Ryan D Sanders 7/11 Michael J. Kissel, PGA 7/26 Steven M. Starr, PGA 7/11 Barry L. Fisher, PGA 7/27 Robert G. Brokaw, PGA 7/12 Mike A. Pickett, PGA 7/27 Eric
J. Cardinali, PGA 7/18 Steven W. Klick,
D. Eby, PGA 7/13 Robert P. Belliveau, PGA
PGA 7/2 Paul A. Rooney, PGA 7/18
7/29 Adam D Grant 7/13 Todd A.
Andrew W. Schweitzer, PGA 7/3 Anthony
Bertermann, PGA 7/29 Timothy A. Grieser,
L. Andrews, PGA 7/19 Tyler S Kangas,
PGA 7/13 Stephen McKee, PGA 7/29
PGA 7/4 Max V Hobson 7/19 Lawrence
Phillip L. Stockdale, PGA 7/13 Alex J.
Herrmann, PGA 7/6 Peter Dennis, PGA
Abernethy, PGA 7/31 Harry Alexander,
Lady at Walnut Grove Country Club is
7/20 Damon D. Welch, PGA 7/6 Keith J.
PGA 7/15 Gary L. Bushorn, PGA 7/31
hosting the Pro-3 Lady (75% HDCP) on
Fisher, PGA 7/20 David E. Wykoff, PGA 7/6
Michael J. Durant, PGA 7/15 Rodney A.
Daniel H. Gates, PGA 7/21 Steve Groves,
Kereliuk, PGA 7/31 Charles G. Hammond,
shotgun start. If interested in playing,
PGA 7/7 Paul S. Newman, PGA 7/21 Kevin
PGA 7/16 Mark Yingling, PGA 7/31 Emily
please call Brian Tyra, PGA at (937)
C Smith 7/8 Samuel D Pate 7/22 Robert P.
M. Brown, PGA 7/18
253-6451 to register.
Stephens, PGA 7/8 Nicholas D. Catanese,
Friday, July 27th. It will be an 8:30 AM
Upcoming Events
Congratulations! • Randy Mitchell, Quarter Century Mbr
SW Chap Sr Stroke Play Champ Wyoming Golf Club - July 20, 2012 Player’s Series #2 GC at Yankee Trace - July 23,2012 Apprentice Tour #4 GC at Yankee Trace - July 23, 2012
2012-12 Awards Nominate someone you know to be considered for a 2012-13 Special Award. Click Here to View Nomination Form
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