Message from the Executive Director
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American Express Golf Retirement Plus
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Golf Fitness Workshop
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June 5, 2012
Page 2 A special thanks to the nearly 400 professionals in attendance at the SWSPGA Annual meeting last week. It was a special occasion to see SWSPGA member and past PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb named as the Anser Award winner. In addition, Greg Leicht was presented with the Conrad Rehling Award for his efforts in working with Special Olympics over the past eight years.
In addition to the magnitude of the audience there was a strong contingent of past presidents in attendance including Ralph Bernhisel who has recently returned to the SWSPGA. With the significant number of short term booking options that are available to the consumer the SWSPGA has been working its way through the impact of the increased competition to the golf pass. Like much of the golf industry the Section has made staffing adjustments and have reviewed how we are conducting business. As reported there has also been closure to the long term taxability issues of the pass and we look forward to working our way forward from this point. There were clearly individuals willing to step up and assist with the challenge as there were seven candidates for the four board position openings. A special thanks for those who participated in the process and congratulations to Drew Reid of Reid West Golf Academies who was newly elected to the Board of Directors as well as Terry Carlson of The Estancia Club, Jamey Lewis of Wickenberg Country Club and Jay Larsheid of Longbow Golf Club who were all re-elected to second terms. Thanks too to those individuals who added interest to the event including John McGeary of the Fall Expo, Jeff Reich and the “spokespersons� for the Junior Golf Association of Arizona and Hugh Smith of the First Tee of Phoenix. The Club Car Pro-Pro event following the meeting was dominated by those venturing to Talking Stick from the South as can be seen In the enclosed results. Best of luck to our members in the North, we hope that your upcoming season is a great one.
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Looking for instructors for kids programs next fall. The requirements from the school district are background checks, fingerprinting, and CPR training. Looking for 8-10 PT teachers. Mostly afterschool hours 3-4, some before school 8-9. Weekdays. Pay is $40-50 per session. (1hour sessions with set up and clean up before and after) We supply the curriculum and equipment needed to teach. All instruction is done on school property. This is an afterschool enrichment class, that was started about 6 years ago, www.golfselementary.com if you want more info. Teaching in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek school districts and have some private and religious based schools too. This year we will start to teach in middle schools. Contact: Dale Balvin Info@golfselementary.com (602) 350-5733
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Sedona Open July 10 - July 12, 2012
THIS YEAR'S SEDONA OPEN WILL BE MADE UP OF THE FIRST 102 TOTAL PLAYERS (OPEN & SENIOR DIVISION) TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. THIS YEAR THERE ARE TWO SEPERATE DIVISIONS, AN OPEN DIVISION AND A SENIOR DIVISION. IT IS THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO SELECT WHAT DIVISION THEY ARE COMPETING IN. (YOU MUST BE 50 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY IN THE SENIOR DIVISION) ONCE THE FIELD IS SET AT 102 PLAYERS ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST. NEED A PLACE TO STAY? VISIT OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR'S LOCATION: THE CLIFF CASTLE CASINO-HOTEL, VOTED #1CASINO 12 YEARS IN A ROW! FOR HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS CALL 800-524-6343 To look at pictures of the rooms please visit www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com Entry From
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Arizona Open The 2012 Arizona Open will be hosted at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club (Prospector Course) on June 14-16, 2012. THIS YEAR THERE WILL NOT BE ANY QUALIFYING EVENTS. ENTRY WILL BE ON A â&#x20AC;&#x153;FIRST COME-FIRST SERVEâ&#x20AC;? BASIS. The starting field will be set at 156 players. Southwest Section PGA members and apprentices as well as Past Arizona Open Champions will have priority entry into this championship. For amateurs and unaffiliated professionals, entries will be accepted beginning Tuesday, April 2, 2012. Entry fees for the championship are as follows: * Southwest Section PGA members and apprentices - $300 * Amateurs (5 hdcp. Or less) - $300 * Unaffiliated professionals - $600 Deadline for all entries will be 12:00 p.m. (noon) Friday, June 8, 2012 or when 156 players is reached. Format: This will be a 54 hole individual stroke play competition with a cut after 36 holes. If a full field of 156 is entered into the championship the cut will be 60 and ties. If the starting field is less than 156, 43% of the starting field will make the cut. Field is full
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Click here to see 2012 Tournament Calendar
Rules of Golf
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Relief Procedures - April 8th, 2012 - The Rulings
Now What? - April 16, 2012
Ok or Not-ok Incidents - April 21, 2012 - The Rulings
2012 Rules Workshop Information
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