The SUMMIT - Colorado PGA Magazine - February 2021 by Colorado PGA

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The SUMMIT is the official digital magazine of the Colorado PGA - February 2021

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The Official Magazine of the Colorado PGA The SUMMIT is produced by the Colorado PGA

Colorado PGA Officers

West Chapter Officers

Cathy Matthews-Kane, PGA Vice-President | 2021-2022 Country Club of Colorado

Luke Brosterhous, PGA Vice-President | 2019-2021 Catamount Ranch and Club

Jim Hajek, PGA President | 2021-2022 Fossil Trace Golf Club

Mike O’Donnell, PGA Secretary | 2021-2022 Fort Carson Ben Welsh, PGA Honorary President | 2021-2022 Frost Creek

Board of Directors

Mark Bacheldor, PGA | 2020-2022 UCCS PGA Golf Management Program Andy Benson, PGA | 2021 University of Denver Golf Club Jeff Boyer, PGA | 2019-2021 Eagle Ranch Golf Course Joe Carlton, PGA | 2021-2023 Legacy Ridge Golf Course Bob Doyle, PGA Past District 9 Director Life Member Kyle Heyen, PGA Past District 9 Director Hiwan Golf Club Charles ‘Vic’ Kline, PGA Past District 9 Director Ed Marzec, PGA | 2019-2021 Red Sky Golf Club Jim Miller, PGA | 2018-2023 Sonnenalp Golf Club Josh Miller, PGA | 2019-2021 GOLFTEC

Jeff Boyer, PGA President | 2019-2021 Eagle Ranch Golf Course

Ed Marzec, PGA Honorary President | 2019-2020 Red Sky Golf Club

West Chapter Board of Directors

Maj. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry, USAF, Retired - Corporate Director: Callon Petroleum; USA Truck Walter Glover EVP/COO - U.S. Olympic Endowment Theo Gregory Colorado Springs Sports Corp. Assistant to the CEO Tom Gunnerson VP Investments, Wells Fargo

Tom Apple, PGA | 2019-2021 Country Club of the Rockies

Dominic Karaba President - Specialty Lending and Business Banking - UMB

Alice Plain, PGA | 2018 - 2023 Vail Golf Club

Bill Keller Lieutenant Colonel USAF, Retired

Kenny Thayer, PGA | 2019-2021 Beavercreek Golf Club

Eric Kenealy Chairman - Mackinaw Holding Corp.

Max Twarjan, PGA | 2020-2022 Maroon Creek Club

Sandy King Entrepreneur/Songwriter

Steve VanDyke, PGA | 2018-2023 River Valley Ranch GC

Bob Lally Navy Captain, Retired

Colorado PGA REACH Trustees

George Lee VP - Ameriprise Financial Services

Spencer Zinn, Chairman CCO, West Edge

John Andrew Brigadier General USAF - Retired Tom Bauerle Owner - Colorado Golf and Turf Dan Bennett Investor/Partner, Southwest Greens Management Anne Broholm CEO | AHEAD

Staff

CEO/Executive Director Eddie Ainsworth, PGA eainsworth@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1593 C (719) 761-6125 Operations Manager Justin Limon, PGA jlimon@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1588 C (720) 390-1160 Education Director Holly Champion, PGA hchampion@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1591 C (217) 232-1790 Tournament Director Scott Minta sminta@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1590 C (630) 532-3230 Junior Golf Manager Samantha Crawford p (303) 966-1597 C (720) 884-6130

Adam McDiarmid Regional Manager - UMB Scott McGraw VP of Employee Benefits Cherry Creek Insurance Group Honorable Sue Payton President - SCI Aerospace Inc. LTG Ed Soriano, US Army (Ret) Director, Bus. Dev. Global Land Forces - Northrop Grumman Corporation

CJ Perry, PGA | 2020-2022 West Woods Golf Course

Dr. Phil Brown President/Founder, Six Points Consulting

Mike Talaga Credit Analyst - Janus Hendeson

Keith Stilwell, PGA | 2020-2022 Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course

Dr. Stephen Davis Cheyenne Mountain Dental Group

Bill Vogeney Chief Revenue Officer Ent Credit Union

Dave Troyer, PGA | 2019-2021 CommonGround Golf Course

Brad Dombaugh CEO - PSA Worldwide Corp.

Finance Specialist Annie O’Donnell adonnell@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1595 Marketing/Comms. Manager Cathy Thompson cthompson@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1589 C (303) 918-0396

Field Staff

Career Consultant Keith Soriano, PGA ksoriano@pgahq.com C (720) 841-1006 PGA Jr. League Regional Manager Anthony Vitale, PGA avitale@pgahq.com C (561) 267-1208

Independent Directors Theo Gregory Spencer Zinn

Colorado PGA 6630 Bear Dance Drive | Larkspur, CO 80118 P | (303) 681-0742 www.coloradopga.com

The SUMMIT is distributed free to members and affiliates of the Colorado PGA eight times per year. The articles and other information contained within this publication are informational and do not necessarily represent the view or opinions of the Colorado PGA. The Colorado PGA 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 written permission of the Colorado PGA is prohibited..

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What’s Inside

President’s Report Welcome to 2021 - Happy to Have you Here

Executive Director’s Report Ready to Roll: Promoting the Professional, Doubles Golf ...

District Director Report/PGA of America News 8 Congratulations Career Development News 10 Attractive, Attraction & Attracting 11 12 14 17

Colorado PGA News Special Awards Nominations Due Soon Called to Serve - Board of Directors Family Man, Mendelson, Helps Families in Need ... Quarter Century Club Inductees

Colorado PGA REACH News 20 Pillar Grant Applications Available 22 Scholarship Season Tournament News 24 2021 Tournament Updates Junior Golf News 25 Colorado PGA Jr. League Membership News 26 Membership Update

February 2021

President’s Message

Welcome to 2021 Happy to Have you Here! Fellow PGA Professionals,

f you are like me, we are in February, going on June. Thanks to Mother Nature and the lack of snow, we have play, lessons, fittings, etc… with guests having a continued sense of urgency in their tone and actions. IE – A potential golf tournament needs a quick answer for their possible event in late August. Students must see us this week for a critical lesson or club-fitting, although they may not play for another couple of months. However, brown turf reminds me it is still winter… Whether you have been involved in the Chris McChesney series of The 4 Disciplines of Execution or not, you are familiar with goals, and in some cases, the more focused concept of the WIG. •

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Perhaps they have taken other, more common forms for you such as personal, relationship, professional, business, facility goals or others. As Chris shares, we can all get caught up in the “Whirlwind” (described earlier) of our day-to-day tasks, what he refers to as “The Day Job.” To be able to accomplish the numerous tasks at hand in the day job and still be able to focus and spend quality time on the WIG is difficult, yet so very critical for our personal improvement and professional advancement. The Colorado PGA Section leadership and staff are no different and have also set WIGs for themselves. These are focused toward our mission which is “Growing the Game and Serving the Member.” For 2021, the WIGs include: 1.

Doubles Golf

Promoting the value of the PGA Professional

You will see these highlighted and detailed all throughout the 2021 season in a variety of ways - but make no mistake – they are for the sole purpose of improving your life in some respect as a Colorado PGA Professional.

Jim Hajek, PGA President Colorado PGA Head Professional Fossil Trace Golf Club jhajek@cityofgolden.net P | (303) 277-8752 C | (303) 746-7416

Yes, the whirlwind of day-to-day tasks for the Colorado PGA staff continues as it does for each of us. Yet I’m very confident in our Leadership and Team to remain focused on not only those tasks, but also the two WIGs knowing their importance to the membership. Each of our “Day Jobs” are why we are employed but so too is the bigger picture and advancing our businesses forward. Here’s to our WIGs and remember, green grass and blue skies coming to a golf course near you, and right soon. Sincerely,

Jim Hajek, PGA Head Golf Professional President Colorado PGA Section 303-277-8752 (Work) 303-746-7416 (Cell)

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YOU KNOW THE SAYING:

You learn something new every day! HERE ARE THREE NEW EDUCATION AND MSR OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF. 4 DX Webinar Series Did you miss the 4DX Webinar series with bestselling author, Chris McChesney? No worries! You can still register to view all three recorded webinars. Register today as they are only available for a limited time.

February 2021

WorldDenver's International Women's Day The International Women's Day 2021 event, Women in National Security, is now open for registration. Broadcasting live on March 8, 11:00am1:00pm, the event is FREE for general admission.

2021 Virtual PGA Merchandise Show On-Demand Content PGA Professionals have the opportunity to earn MSR Credits by watching on-demand workshops on the Virtual PGA Show website. All video links are available on PGA.org.

Executive Director’s Message

Ready to Roll: Promoting the PGA Professional, Doubles Golf and TPC Colorado Championship

appy New Year! I hope and trust that you have had an opportunity to get some much-needed rest and the opportunity to recharge your batteries, as 2020 was a year like we have never seen before and hopefully will never see again. However, through it all, PGA Professionals stood tall in providing an avenue of escape and respite for our friends and neighbors through the game of golf. I would expect that there is very little chance that things will be fully restored back to “normal” in 2021, but I’m a firm believer that demand for golf is just going to be even greater. PGA Professionals are where the rubber meets the road in the Golf Industry, and our plan is to showcase what our Colorado PGA Professionals are doing at their facilities, in their local communities, and through our Colorado PGA REACH Foundation, to make a positive impact in the lives of others through the game of golf. The catalyst in welcoming players back to the game was the Back2Golf initiative, developed in concert with our National Allied Partners. With PGA Members leading the way, working together with our local government officials, we worked tirelessly to operate golf in a responsible manner that allowed people of all ages, and from all backgrounds, to enjoy the many benefits of our sport. For 2021, we are going to tell the story of our Colorado PGA Professionals unlike any year before. It’s time for the golfing public in Colorado to know even more about the true leaders in golf, our Colorado PGA Professionals.

Eddie Ainsworth, PGA CEO/Executive Director Colorado PGA eainsworth@pgahq.com C | (719) 761-6125

We are extremely excited for the 2021 season as we will be fully rolling out Doubles Golf Leagues throughout our Section. This fun and relaxed format is exactly what we need to help retain the gain that golf experienced in 2020. The two-person scramble format is fun for beginners, fun for couples, fun for seniors and fun for parents to play with their children. Whether you’re looking for a competitive format, or a relaxed format, Doubles Golf is a format that you can easily implement at your facility in 2021. I cannot encourage you enough to reach out to Justin Limon to learn more about how

you can drive revenue for yourself and your facility through Doubles Golf. It was very exciting to see the winner of the 2020 TPC Colorado Championship, Will Zalatoris, eagle the final hole of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines to finish inside the Top 7. The future leaders on the PGA Tour earn their stripes on the Korn Ferry Tour and we are extremely fortunate to be able to host one of these Tour events here in Colorado. In this issue of The SUMMIT, you will see several opportunities for each of us to do our part to help support this event as we want the Korn Ferry Tour to make the TPC Colorado Championship a regular stop for decades to come. This event provides tremendous support for the Colorado Section and I encourage you to do your part in supporting this event. Your Section Staff is fired up and ready to roll into the 2021 Golf Season. We are excited for the future and we welcome the opportunity to showcase you, our Colorado PGA Professionals, retain the gain through Doubles Golf, and welcome the future champions on the PGA Tour during the TPC Colorado Championship. We welcome the opportunity to assist and serve you, our PGA Members, and we cannot thank you enough for your passion and commitment to the game of golf. Together we are making a positive difference in the lives of others! Very Respectfully,

Eddie Ainsworth, PGA CEO/Executive Director Colorado PGA 6630 Bear Dance Drive Larkspur, CO 80118 eainsworth@pgahq.com C (719) 761-6125

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PGA of America News

Congratulations!

Your efforts have not gone unnoticed

ell, we have all made it to 2021 and hopefully we will begin to see a return to some kind of normalcy at some point this year. Let me start by saying Congratulations on what all of you were able to accomplish in 2020! During a tough year, the golf industry, lead by our PGA Members at their facilities, were able to adapt and thrive. I know I have never heard “Thank You” more from my members and customers as they realized the efforts made by the golf industry to stay open and provide recreation over the last 10 months. As you are all aware the biggest news coming out of the Board the last few weeks was the decision to remove the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump Bedminster. I appreciate those who have reached out and I understand that this is a polarizing decision. I can tell you that this decision was not taken lightly nor meant to be any kind of a political statement. After extensive due diligence and careful consideration, the Board decided this was necessary to protect the PGA brand and the financial resources necessary to perpetuate the mission of our organization. Based on all the information provided, the Board with input from our corporate and media partners, the decision was made in the best long-term interest of the PGA of America. On Monday, January 18, it was announced that the 2022 PGA Championship will be held at Southern Hills Country Club (SHCC) located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since it looks like it is going to be a while still before I can get to Colorado and meet you all in person, I thought I would use this article to introduce myself as your new District 9 Director for the next three years. I grew up and fell in love with the game of golf in Cedar City, Utah. We are a college town, home to Southern Utah University, right on I-15 about 45 minutes north of St. George. I was fortunate to play college golf at SUU from 1992-1996 for my mentor who was the PGA Professional at Cedar Ridge for 35 years, John Evans. After college, I was hired at Willow Creek Country Club as an Assistant Golf Professional, where I worked from 1997-2002. During this time, I became a PGA Member and had the privilege to work side by side with our Cobra/Puma rep and Colorado PGA Member Justin Moore for four years. I also worked at The Ranches Golf Club from 2002-2006 and Glen Eagle Golf Course from 2006-2013 as the Head Golf Professional. In 2013, I was fortunate enough to be hired back at my hometown golf course where I have been for the past seven years. During my time at Glen Eagle Golf Course, I was able to serve as an Officer for the Utah Section. Throughout my time as an Officer, I got to know some great Colorado PGA Members who I served with; Kyle Heyen, Tim Lollar, Barry Milstead, Leslie CoreDrevecky, and Eddie Ainsworth, to name a few. Eddie and I were Secretaries of our Sections at the same time before he took on his role as the Executive Director for the Colorado Section.

Jared Barnes, PGA District 9 Director PGA of America Head Professional Cedar Ridge Golf Course

My wife, Julie, and I have been married for 22 years and we have four children; Clara 21, Lily 18, Luke 16, and Anna 12. I am looking forward to representing our District for the next three years and hope you all know that I am here to listen and learn from all of you as we try to continually improve our District and our Association. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime. jbarnes@pgahq.com Jared Barnes, PGA District 9 Director PGA of America Head Golf Professional Cedar Ridge Golf Course

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Colorado PGA News

JULY 7TH BERTHOUD, COLORADO

Play golf inside the ropes at the acclaimed TPC Colorado with not one, but TWO Korn Ferry Tour Professionals in a uniquely memorable event, the Corona Premier Pro-Am! Each participant will play with one pro on the front nine and a different pro on the back nine for the ultimate pro-am experience! Each Pro-Am Playing Spot Includes... • 18 holes of golf at TPC Colorado • Playing experience with two Korn Ferry Tour players (nine holes each) • Gift package (customized through your own tournament shopping experience) • Food & beverage on course during the Pro-Am • Parking Pass (valid on Pro-Am day) • Two Weekly Grounds Passes • Awards, Commemorative Plaque and More Special Opportunity for Colorado PGA - Save up to $500 • Foursome $7,500 • Individual Spot $2,000 Contact Drew Blass, Tournament Director, drewblass@tpccolorado.com for more information and mention the Colorado PGA Section.

JULY 5 – 11

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February 2021

Career Services Update

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loyd really didn’t stand a chance when he drove Mary Swanson (Samsonite?) to the airport, as he later told his best friend Harry Dunne. It was attraction (and comedy) at the highest (and lowest) level. As an employer, you don’t have a tractor beam, so you need to work a little harder to attract high-quality candidates for open positions. But what is the difference between being an “attractive” employer and “attracting” candidates? And why does it matter? Attractive is an adjective and is important to both job seekers and employers. It is subjective in nature...think “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Attractive employers generally receive more resumes and can be more selective, and attractive job seekers generally have more options.

“Oh yeah...yeah. Tractor beam...sucked me right in.” -Lloyd Christmas | Dumb and Dumber

On the other hand, attraction is a noun. Like a magnet, it is the force that draws you toward a particular job opportunity. Employers that aren’t perceived as attractive need to create an attraction to increase the number of candidates in their applicant pool. That leads us to attracting, which as a verb, implies action. It is during this process that you highlight your positive qualities and actively recruit candidates. Whereas you have less control over the first two, you are in full control of attracting talent. I invite you to listen to Episode 4 of Consultant Conversations, where Jason Boaz, Mike Mueller, Todd Smith and I discuss how to best attract talent in this tight labor market. You can find it on your favorite podcast platforms:

Anchor Keith Soriano, PGA PGA Career Services Consultant Serving the Colorado, Utah and Nebraska Sections of the PGA ksoriano@pgahq.com (720) 841-1006

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We’d also welcome the opportunity to have you submit topics for the four of us to bounce around over a good cup of coffee. I can’t wait to hear what you have in mind. Watching for tractor beams, Keith Soriano, PGA, ARWC PGA of America Career Consultant Serving the Colorado, Utah and Nebraska PGA Sections ksoriano@pgahq.com www.keithsoriano.com 720.841.1006

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Colorado PGA News

2021 Colorado PGA Special Award Nominations Due Soon! Nominate a Deserving PGA Member by February 15, 2021

he Colorado Section presents a number of Special Awards to its members. To review the criteria for each award, you can go to https://coloradopga.com/awards. There are many deserving individuals who are strong candidates to be considered for recognition. Annually, the following awards are given: •

Golf Professional of the Year

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Teacher of the Year

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Bill Strausbaugh Award

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Youth Player Development Award

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Merchandiser of the Year - Public, Private and Resort

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Player Development Award

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Assistant Professional of the Year

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Charles ‘Vic’ Kline Award

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Warren Smith Award

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Todd Phipers Media Award

This year the Colorado PGA will be using a new online awards tool called OpenWater to collect and manage award nominations, as well as award applications. This tool will help create a more efficient and streamlined process both at the Section and National Award levels. To submit a nomination, you must create an account and complete the nomination form(s). You can log back into OpenWater to submit more nominations at any time during the nomination period, which ends on February 15, 2021. How to Get Started! 1. Click on the below link to begin. 2. On our OpenWater homepage, click on the “Submit a Nomination” button to create a new account. Once your account is created, you will be automatically redirected to the nomination form. 3. Complete and submit the nomination form. (You will need to complete a brief form for each individual you wish to nominate.) Award application links will be sent to the nominees once the nomination period has ended. Nominees will complete and submit the award applications online with a deadline of April 16, 2021, for award applications to be submitted.

Make your nominations today by clicking here!!!

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Colorado PGA News

Are You Feeling Called to Serve? Consider Giving by Serving on the Section Board. The Deadline to Become a Candidate is Monday, March 1

f you are interested in making a difference in the lives of your fellow PGA Professionals and Associates, positively impacting our local Communities, and ensuring the future success of our industry, then here’s your opportunity! Be an integral part of how our Section is governed, how decisions are made, and how resources are best used in support of our growth of the game programs and initiatives and service to our Membership. Be part of the team that Influences, motivates and enables the continuous improvement of our Education, Finance, Marketing, Tournaments, Junior Golf, Membership, REACH Foundation, Awards and Historical committees, as we strive to adapt, innovate, and lead by example. As we look forward, it’s our goal to assemble the strongest group of PGA Professionals possible from diverse backgrounds so that we can meet our goals. I’d like to encourage you to seriously consider joining us in our efforts by running for the Board of Directors at our upcoming Spring Business Meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021. For those of you interested in running for the Board, please click here to submit your name. We will follow up with a few questions so that the membership can learn more about you. The election will be held at the Spring Business Meeting where you will have a chance to address those in attendance. The term of the position will begin at the Fall Membership meeting in 2021 and will conclude at the Fall Membership Meeting in 2024. Those who are elected will receive incredible training and development, will be networking with some of the best and brightest in the business and will help shape the future of our Association. I appreciate those who have served in the past, those who are currently serving, and I look forward to working with those of you that commit to your future! If you have any questions about running for the Board, time commitment, or anything else concerning this, please feel free to give me a call or contact any of our Board Members. It is my distinct honor to serve and represent you, and to serve alongside our Section staff, Officers, Board and Committee Members. I look forward to serving alongside those of you that also choose to serve, and become the future leaders of this Section and our Association! Mike O’Donnell, PGA Secretary, Colorado PGA Director, Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation Fort Carson, CO PGA Master Professional modonnell21@hotmail.com

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Colorado PGA News

Colorado PGA Virtual Spring Membership Meeting Monday, March 29, 8:00am followed by Doubles Golf

he 2021 Colorado PGA Spring Membership will be a VIRTUAL meeting, held on Monday, March 29, followed by an opportunity to play golf at Pinehurst Country Club. The Spring Meeting Doubles Golf is an 18-hole Professional and Associate Team event. Registration for Doubles Golf will open on Wednesday, February 24. For more information on the Spring Meeting Doubles Golf, click here. The annual Spring Business Meeting will contain a number of topics. Some of the highlights will be the 2021 themes of “Promoting the Professional” and the revenue-generating Doubles Golf. There will also be an election for three Board of Director positions. Finally, updates will be given on Back2Golf Guidelines and the Colorado PGA relationship with the Colorado Golf Association. Be sure to attend! The meeting is scheduled for 8:00am- 10:00am. If you plan to golf at Pinehurst, check-in begins at 11:00am and box lunches will be available at 11:15am. A shotgun start is scheduled for 12:30pm.

Click Here to Register for the Spring Business Meeting

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Colorado PGA News

Family Man, Mendelson, Helps Families in Need and Creates Opportunities During COVID-19 P

GA Head Professional Mike Mendelson at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club located in Spearfish, South Dakota, turned the pandemic into opportunities for the course and the community in 2020. Even though South Dakota didn’t have the same level of shutdowns and mask mandates that Colorado enforced, there were similar times of uncertainty as schools closed, jobs were in question and people looked for normalcy. County and municipal restrictions on gatherings and occupancy affected local businesses. In late March of 2020, Mendelson took note of the nearby community, Rapid City, school district closures. With the children in mind, he wanted to help families affected by the school lunches no longer being available. He sought out ways to serve and learned of an opportunity to help make and transport brown bag lunches to those in need. The community rallied together for this common cause and Mendelson helped for two weeks until the school district was operational again. Also, in the area, Deadwood casinos faced shutdowns. This historic industry was shut down the longest. Many food and beverage service, dealers and casino employees were without work. Several annual pass holders to Elkhorn Ridge G.C. temporarily “lost” their jobs and faced unemployment. Mendelson and his staff offered a modified payment plan to allow their customers the opportunity to still become members. “We’re in this together,” commented Mendelson. “We looked for ways to make it work

for everyone. We have many customers who work in Deadwood at the casinos. I feel it created a great deal of appreciation from these customers.” Allowing extended terms to annual members was showing flexibility and it paid off. All those offered modified payment plans followed through. Not only did this provide goodwill to the community, but it also increased rounds played. While they were out of work, these members could find ‘normalcy’ in playing golf, which eliminated some of their stresses. Mendelson remarked, “We are only as good as what we can offer customers, and if we don’t have customers, we would have no rounds or revenue increases.” Tourism was promoted in South Dakota as it was advertised as a more open State (and still is in 2021). Like other areas of the country, people flocked to the course as an outside activity, but even more so with the tourism promotion. Elkhorn Ridge still followed the Back2Golf Guidelines recommended by the PGA of America though the State was not enforcing restrictions. Mendelson noticed tourists found comfort when they saw Elkhorn Ridge followed similar safety measures at their facility as ones being practiced in other areas of the country. “I am fortunate and happy to report that we had the best year ever at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club. Our rounds increased from 12,000 annually to 16,000 in 2020. Greens fee revenue soared by an increase of 24% and shop sales were up 12%, despite running out of Titleist Golf Balls for a good chunk of July.” Mendelson attributes their success to implementing practices set forth by the PGA, USGA and Section best practices. An exciting idea finally came to fruition for the staff at Elkhorn Ridge when in 2020 they turned the Range into a par-three course on Monday afternoons and evenings. This was a pre-pandemic

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Colorado PGA News The open-air restaurant near the Range par-three course allowed for additional family activity and was also noted by the public. One of the parents from the Monday family nights emailed the club and stated, “Lots of the families had not been out and seen Miller Creek Pub. It was great! Great food and the kids had a ton of fun on the putting green and the family course! We are very lucky to be members here!” In addition to growing the game for the community, the staff at the facility really bonded as they came together with creative minds to build the course. Elkhorn Ridge has every intention of doing this again in 2021 and has a plan in place to introduce PGA Jr. League, which had been difficult to launch previously. concept, but it worked out great during COVID. The regular course has been difficult for youth and beginner golfers, but this new short course brought in new people seeking outdoor activities as a family. It was a novice golf course with holes ranging from 50 to 120 yards and was located by the on-site open-air restaurant. The Monday events began in June and the first few weeks had sparse participation. The maintenance staff clean-picked the range and then mowed it for the afternoon set up. They had target greens on the range with flagsticks in larger diameter holes. This rustic application to set up a par-three gained traction in the community and even caught the eyes of a Little League team family who lives on the course. As a team, they came out for their end of season celebration and the kids had a blast. The family nights went through August, right about the time kids went back to school.

A Member of the Colorado Section since 2000 and former Colorado PGA West Chapter President, Mendelson moved to South Dakota three years ago. His wife, Julie, and their two children (ages five and three) joined along one Monday evening, which he feels very fortunate to have done together. “My family is everything,” he commented. This heart for family extends well beyond his own home and benefits his facility and the community, growing the game and impacting others.

Photos on this page are of the Monday Family Events on the par-3 created course.

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Colorado PGA News

What should you do with your old clubs? As Spring is around the corner, we hope you will be hosting plenty of Demo Day Events. As your patrons upgrade their equipment, please consider encouraging them to donate gently used equipment to The First Tee. The Colorado PGA team will pick them up! Contact the Colorado PGA for more information or to schedule a pick up at (303) 681-0742.

2021 “General Rules of Golf” Seminars and Rules Mondays

irtual Rules of Golf seminars are free to all and there is no need to register for any seminar. The Zoom links will be live 15 minutes prior to the scheduled seminars for participants to click on and enter the Zoom call. The “General Rules of Golf” seminars will cover a broad variety of common Rules situations and their practical applications on the golf course. These will cover the same topics at each seminar throughout the spring. The “Rules Monday” seminars will cover one specific Rule in-depth each Monday morning. There will be a new Rule discussed at each seminar. Click Here For Rules Monday Information. General Rules of Golf Seminar #1 Zoom Link (Women’s Golf Summit) Saturday, March 6, 2021 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Coming Soon General Rules of Golf Seminar #2 (Denver Golf Expo) Saturday, March 13, 2021 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Coming Soon General Rules of Golf Seminar #3 Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE General Rules of Golf Seminar #4 Saturday, April 3, 2021 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE General Rules of Golf Seminar #5 Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE

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Quarter Century Club

Quarter Century Club Celebrating 25 Years of Service as a PGA Member

GA Members who have served the PGA of America with honor and pride for 25 years are elected to the Quarter Century Club. Their steadfast promotion of our great sport is recognized with a letter from the PGA President, a special Quarter Century Club certificate and a gold Quarter Century Club lapel pin. This month, the Colorado Section is proud to feature three Quarter Century Club Members; Keith Martin, Robert Duncan and Tim Lollar.

Keith Martin, PGA

Head Golf Professional - Twin Peaks Golf Course Where did you grow up? I grew up in Longmont, Colorado. What was your first introduction to the game of golf? When I was 10 years old, we moved across the street from Twin Peaks Golf Course in a new neighborhood. There were no other houses in the neighborhood and no other friends to hang out with, so for something to do, my father took me down to the clubhouse and introduced me to the Professional. Then, I began going to the course every day. As it turns out, I never really left. Why did you choose to become a PGA Golf Professional? I became a PGA Golf Professional to make the game I love better for existing golfers and introduce it to new golfers. What makes you most proud about being a PGA Professional? I am proud about all of the people I have helped come to the game. What golf facilities have you been employed at and in what capacity? • Sunset Golf Course, Longmont, Colorado - Assistant Professional 1992-1997 • Sunset Golf Course - Head Professional 1997-2006 • Twin Peaks Golf Course and Sunset Golf Course Head Golf Professional 2006-2008 • Twin Peaks Golf Course, Longmont, Colorado - Head Golf Professional 2008-2021 What do you feel is the most meaningful contribution to the game of golf you have made? The most meaningful contributions are the relationships I have made with staff and customers and the constant pursuit of teaching golfers. What hobbies do you have outside of golf? I enjoy “beaching it” with the family and skiing. If you could have a dream foursome, who would it be and why? My dream foursome would be Danny Harvanek, Pete Bain, my father and myself. These men provided me all the tools I needed to have the career in golf that I began dreaming of since I was 10 years old. To spend a day with them on the golf course would provide me the opportunity to express how thankful I am for the roles they played in my life.

This or That? Short par 5 or short par 3? Short par 5

Music On or Music Off on the Course? Music Both On and Off the Course

Favorite fast-food chain? Chick-fil-A

Match Play or Stroke Play? Stroke Play

Morning or evening person? Morning

Shorts or pants on the course? Shorts

Pizza or tacos? Tacos

February 2021

Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate

Quarter Century Club

Robert Duncan, PGA

Life Member – Rapid City, South Dakota Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Being one of six kids in the 60’s, I had no clue about the game of golf and my sport of choice was baseball. What was your first introduction to the game of golf? I was introduced to the game of golf as a senior in high school when a fellow baseball teammate took me out to the links for a round of golf. It was quite enjoyable, but I only played occasionally. Why did you choose to become a PGA Golf Professional? I first aspired to be a professional umpire and work in the major leagues and spent years in baseball working my way through the ranks. In my final year in professional baseball, I started playing golf on the road, never breaking 80! I remarked to my wife that if I didn’t make it to the Robert Duncan, PGA, and his wife, Sharon big leagues, I would enroll at College of the Desert, in the Palm Springs area, in the golf management program. I was called to the big leagues when both the American and National League umpires went on strike. Even though it was short-lived, I accomplished my goal of being a professional umpire in the major leagues. I followed through with the plan in golf management after being released from professional baseball. At the age of 38, I started the program and my career in golf. What makes you most proud about being a PGA Professional? The most rewarding aspect of being at Mission Lakes Country Club was introducing the members on how to give back to golf, now and in the future. What golf facilities have you been employed at and in what capacity? All within the Coachella Valley of the desert, I started at Sunrise C.C. for a summer as a driving range attendant and ranger. Then, at Springs Club as a ranger, I worked minimal time in the shop. The most valuable learning experience, and instrumental in my career, was at Marrakesh C.C. in Palm Desert, California, with PGA Head Professional Willy Gatherum. In 1996, I was selected to be the head professional at Mission Lakes Country Club located in Desert Hot Springs, California. Being at Mission Lakes C.C. I was blessed to spend my entire career at one country club for 22 years. What do you feel is the most meaningful contribution to the game of golf you have made? Working with the MLCC members and board of directors, I was able to introduce high school golf to the club. Starting out, it was just to have high school matches at the club. Within a few years, the program morphed into local playoffs, sectional, regional, and eventually state playoffs. As the events grew, so did the member participation for the high school playoffs. Not only did membership open up their club free of charge and sponsor meals for after the event, but they also had two members per foursome to fill divots, rake bunkers, and transport to and from starting and finishing holes - not to mention hundreds of members as spectators. Members and parents asked me numerous times why this was so important to me. My response to them was, as these young men and ladies continue golfing into their adulthood and become members of golf courses, they will remember the experience they had at MLCC as high school golfers, and continue to pass on the love of the game to younger generations. If you could have a dream foursome, who would it be and why? My dream foursome would be: Craig Stadler - He’s a gamer; Arnie Palmer - Most instrumental to where the tour is today; Ernie Els - Quality man, father, and gentleman in the game; and Jesus Christ - He’s led me through my life with the Holy Spirit and can hit the 1 iron.

This or That? Short par 5 or short par 3? Short par 3

Music On or Music Off on the course? Music Off

Favorite fast-food chain? NO fast food

Match Play or Stroke Play? Match Play

Morning or evening person? Morning

Shorts or pants on the course? Shorts

Pizza or tacos? Pizza with extra cheese & meat

Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla with chocolate sauce

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Tim Lollar, PGA Life Member - Colorado

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Farmington, Missouri. What was your first introduction to the game of golf? My dad had an old set of right-handed clubs. I would use a wedge to hit plastic golf balls around our back yard selecting different trees as my target. It didn’t take long to figure out that I wasn’t a right-handed golfer and soon after, I got my first set of “lefty” clubs. Why did you choose to become a PGA Golf Professional? I made the decision later than most. It looked like a fun job with the ability to be outdoors and to play golf! What makes you most proud about being a PGA Professional? The honor of the badge and what it stands for is incredible. To be associated with an Association that has such high standards of integrity is very humbling. What golf facilities have you been employed at and in what capacity? • Breckenridge Golf Club (4 seasons). This is where my career began as an Assistant Professional. •

Tim Lollar, PGA, and his wife, Vanessa

Lakewood Country Club (21 years). I came to Lakewood as an Assistant, then was promoted, and held both Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional positions at different times through my tenure.

What do you feel is the most meaningful contribution to the game of golf you have made? Usually that is determined by others..., but my hope is that I somehow had a positive impact on people, that my successes showed others that they too could accomplish their dreams, and that my efforts through my years of service to the Section helped make the Colorado Section the greatest of 41. What hobbies do you have outside of golf? My wife and I enjoy most all outdoor activities; hiking, biking, and fishing to name a few. If you could have a dream foursome, who would it be and why? My dream foursome would include the following: George W. Bush - It seems like he’d have a lot of good stories to tell. Donald Trump – His stories might even be better! My Dad - He passed away when I was young, so I’d like to share my life with him.

This or That? Short par 5 or short par 3? Short par 5

Music On or Music Off on the Course? On

Favorite fast-food chain? Burger King

Match Play or Stroke Play? Match Play

Morning or evening person? Morning

Shorts or pants on the course? Shorts

Pizza or tacos? Pizza

February 2021

Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate

Colorado PGA REACH

Pillar Grants Offer Funding to Attract and Retain New Golfers Apply Now: Deadline is Monday, March 15, 2021

pplications are being accepted for the Pillar Grant Program – previously known as Growth of the Game Grants. The mission of this program is to provide financial assistance to facilities within the geographic boundaries of the Colorado Section PGA, that employ PGA Members in good standing, to develop and/or significantly enhance programs that align with the three pillars of our Colorado PGA REACH Foundation to attract and retain new golfers. The Pillar Grant Program provides funding to assist with the costs of providing instruction, course/ facility access and PGA Family Tees ONLY. Funding will only be approved for programs that align with: •

Youth Development Programs such as Golf in Schools, PGA Jr. League, Drive, Chip and Putt, etc.;

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Supporting Our Military, specifically launching a PGA HOPE program; and

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Diversity & Inclusion Programs targeting women and minorities.

What the program will not fund are facility construction and/or enhancements, administrative and indirect costs of a program, individual high school or collegiate teams, or private individuals and endowments.

time period. Second-year funding will automatically be approved upon receipt of the Program Follow-up Report from the PGA Member and facility. Follow-up Reports, along with the financial accounting of how the funds were utilized, are due by noon the first Monday in December. Failure to meet the report deadline will automatically prohibit second-year funding. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Those interested in being considered for a Colorado PGA REACH Pillar Grant must submit a completed application to Colorado PGA REACH. A PGA Member in good standing on behalf of the facility in which the PGA Member is employed must sign and submit the application. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, March 15, 2021. Grant recipients will be announced at the Spring Meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021. Colorado PGA REACH and the Colorado Section PGA assumes no responsibility for timely delivery of applications sent via the U.S. Postal Service or any other document delivery service. Questions can be directed to Justin Limon at jlimon@pgahq.com or at 303-996-1588. If you are interested in applying for a Pillar Grant, please click here.

Because funding is designed to assist our PGA Members with the development of new programs at their facilities, only one program per facility will be approved. Also, a facility will only be eligible to receive a grant for two years within a five-year

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Colorado PGA REACH

February 2021

Colorado PGA REACH

It’s Scholarship Application Season! Apply for Colorado PGA REACH and PGA of America College Scholarships Application deadline is Tuesday, March 23, 2021

hildren and grandchildren of PGA Members who will be attending college in the Fall of 2021 are encouraged to apply for a PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship. The Colorado Section and the PGA of America continue their charitable commitment to higher education by providing scholarships to golfers and non-golfers alike. Since 2008, Colorado college students have been the recipients of more than $391,000 in funding to assist them with their higher education aspirations – more than $229,000 from the Section and $162,000 from the PGA of America. The two programs work together to award college scholarships to the family members of PGA Professionals. To apply for one or both of the scholarship opportunities, all students must complete the PGA of America application located at www.resources.pga.org/member-benefits/ scholoarship-programs/. Details of the two programs are as follows: Colorado PGA REACH Scholarships The Colorado PGA REACH Scholarship Program follows the same eligibility requirements as those of the PGA of America. By completing and submitting the PGA of America scholarship application, graduating high school seniors and college students are also fulfilling the necessary paperwork to apply for a local Colorado PGA REACH Scholarship. All Colorado applicants who qualify, whether they receive PGA of America funding or not, will be eligible to be considered for financial aid from the Colorado Section. Remember, Colorado students must complete all of the requirements of the

PGA of America application to be eligible for a Colorado PGA REACH Scholarship. Children and grandchildren are eligible for up to four college scholarships from Colorado PGA REACH. PGA of America Scholarship Program The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program provides up to two college scholarships for children and grandchildren of PGA Members. Eligibility criteria includes: *A student must have at least a 3.4 cumulative GPA, unweighted, in either high school or college. *Be a child or grandchild of a Class A PGA Member in good standing. *Be accepted for admission to a two-year or fouryear college or university. *Be enrolled as a full-time student or be accepted as an incoming freshman pursuing a full-time course load. 1. Your child will have to create an account, or you can create it for them, to access the application. This also gives you access to upload documents and check the status of the application. You will be asked for the program key after the account is created. 2. There is only one deadline for the application and the supporting documents. It is March 23, 2021 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Additional information, along with the application, is available at www.resources.pga.org/memberbenefits/scholarship-programs/. The deadline for all scholarship applications is Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

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March 12, 13 Why Participate? 1. Be affiliated with the largest event for the Colorado Golf Industry. 2. Learn a new and innovative way to market your products or golf courses 2. Build Your Booth and let it run itself 2. Reach new golf consumers 2. Connect with qualified golf attendees on a state level. 3. Build your database in real time. 4. Demo your products or golf course via pre-recorded videos or live webinars 5. Boost online sales or drive traffic to your physical location 6. Generate income for an additional 30 days

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri-Sat Admission is FREE!

Virtual Booth Space Still Available (Deadline: Feb 28) To Learn More:

Contact Lynn Cramer 303-771-2000 ext 15 or lcramer@expomasters.com www.DenverGolfExpo.com

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February 2021

Tournament News

2021 Colorado PGA Tournament Schedule is Live New Registration Process

he Colorado PGA is excited to release the 2021 tournament schedule on BlueGolf. The schedule is full of exciting events from March through November, including a new Match Play format beginning in April. 2021 Colorado PGA Tournament Schedule Registration for Colorado PGA Tournaments will have a different look this year. Registration for events in 2021 will open on Wednesday, February 24, at 8:00 AM. All registrations will be set to “Require Registration Approval” and will be approved, in the order they were received, 4 weeks before the registration deadline (i.e. 5:00pm Wednesday Deadline before Monday Event). You will not be charged until after approval of your registration. If you have any questions regarding the new registration process, please contact Scott Minta, Tournament Director (sminta@pgaqhq.com.) One of the highlights of the season will be our Pro-1 Am, Military Appreciation Day hosted at Eisenhower Golf Club, the Tuesday before the Section Championship. To play in this event, you must be registered for the Colorado PGA Professional Section Championship and priority will be given in order of registration. The Match Play Championship has been revamped for 2021, the third stroke play event to be held on April 19, will also be used as a seeding qualifier for the Match Play Championship. Players will participate in the AM for a stroke play purse and scores from the 18-holes will be used to seed players with the first round matches taking place at the same golf course in the afternoon. The remaining rounds will be contested through September. There will be several Professional events throughout the schedule as well. Five stroke play events are on the schedule, with three set to kick off the year in April. Fossil Trace Golf Club returns to the schedule again to host the Pro-Pro-Pro Championship on Monday, May 10. Colorado Golf Club will again host the Myran Craig Pro-Pro Championship on Monday, May 17. The schedule consists of 15 Pro-Ams throughout the year aimed at giving members an opportunity to bring out their members, guests or other amateur partners. These events, designed as one-day member-guest events, will take place at some customary clubs while visiting some courses that have not hosted in recent history, like The Club at Flying Horse and Todd Creek Golf Club. Look for updates on the schedule on the Colorado PGA website and through the weekly Chip Shots email.

Colorado PGA PAT Schedule Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Thursday, July 29, 2021 Thursday, August 19, 2021 Thursday, September 9, 2021 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Monday, August 2, 2021

PAT # 1 PAT # 2 PAT # 3 PAT # 4 PAT # 5 PAT # 6 PAT # 7 WC - PAT # 1 WC - PAT # 2

Cheyenne Shadows GC @ Ft. Carson Indian Tree Golf Club Riverdale Golf Course - Knolls CommonGround Golf Course Thorncreek Golf Course Coyote Creek Golf Course Cheyenne Shadows GC @ Ft. Carson River Valley Ranch Golf Club Eagle Ranch Golf Club

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Colorado PGA Jr. League

Colorado PGA Jr. League 2021 Player Registration Now Open

he 2021 PGA Jr. League season is rapidly approaching. This season will be as normal as possible, but we recognize that there is still a lot of uncertainty and challenges ahead. We are excited to announce that Player Registration is now open. With Player Registration having opened on February 1, our season is just around the corner. Captains, if you are planning on having a PGA Jr League season at your facility, don’t forget to get registered so families can see your program if they visit the search page. Make sure you are registered before March 1 if you want your team to be placed in a league with other facilities this year.

Additionally, Anthony Vitale, PGA, and Sam Crawford are available to answer any questions you may have about getting ready for the 2021 PGA Jr. League Season. Feel free to call or email us anytime. We would also like to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Craig Salib, PGA, and the team of coaches at Fort Collins Country Club for being named to the #gamechanger program list. Salib and Fort Collins C.C. came in at number 24 of the Top 25 largest programs in the country for 2020 and was also the largest Colorado program. Check out the full list here.

Anthony Vitale, PGA Samantha Crawford PGA Jr. League Regional Manager Junior Golf Manager (561) 267-1208 (720) 884-6130 avitale@pgahq.com scrawford@pgahq.com

February 2021

Membership News

An update on our Colorado PGA Members By the Numbers Members - 726 | Associates - 98 | Total - 824 Male Members - 778 | Female Members - 46

122 – Management positions (MP, A-4, A-9, A-11, A-13) 275 – Club Professionals (A-1, A-2, A-7, A-8) 112 – Instructors (A-6, A-10, A-12, A-14) 26 – Expanded Career Paths (A-15 thru A-24) 142 – Life Members (LM, LMM, LMA, LMC) 49 – Other Categories (A-3, A-5, F, RM, RSV)

New Members and Associates

The Colorado PGA welcomes new members and associates to our Section on a regular basis. For some, this is the first time they have joined our Section, while others may be returning. Please join us in welcoming them! Members Gerard C. Lanser, PGA | A-1 | Cobble Creek (The Links at) Clint F. Walkup, PGA | A-8 | Cherry Hills Country Club Seth D. Zacks, PGA | A-8 | The Club at Ravenna

Associates Maxwell A. Bigford | B-8 | Ptarmigan Country Club Kevin D. Borgmann | B-8 | Perry Park Country Club Peter C. Palinkas-Berg | B-8 | Dalton Ranch Golf Club Nikolas J. Tyson | B-8 | Fossil Trace Golf Club Kevin D. Quartieri | B-8 | Ptarmigan Country Club

Classification or Location Changes in Colorado

On the Move

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Membership News

Happy Birthday! February 1 Dustin D. Miller, PGA February 2 Brian C. Hodges, PGA February 3 David Karnel, PGA Benjamin F. Kristopeit II, PGA Jim Sanborn, PGA February 4 Edward D. Leuppe II, PGA David Noble, PGA Kyle A. Voska, PGA February 5 Robert A. Oxley, PGA Edward J. Sheptak February 6 Brad D. Bogard, PGA John J. Cassidy, PGA February 7 David W. Arbuckle, PGA David Baril, PGA February 8 Seth A. Bates Pete A. Roach, PGA February 9 Kelly P. Deimund, PGA Martin L. Kauffman, PGA Michael K. Melena, PGA Cooper Osborne, PGA Rick A. Price, PGA February 10 Stefanie N. Ferguson, PGA Christopher T. Johnson, PGA Clarence Parry Jr., PGA Craig Stephens, PGA February 13 Daniel J. Kane, PGA Michael R. O’Toole, PGA Thomas N. Thomas, PGA February 14 David H. Delin, PGA Peter M. Norwood, PGA Cody J. Stalcup, PGA February 15 Carlo F. Alaqua, PGA February 16 Stephen R. Horvey, PGA

February 17 Holly J. Champion, PGA Zachary R. Peck, PGA Scott R. Wells, PGA February 18 Richard E. Ellefson, PGA February 19 Jack L. Allen, PGA Patrick M. Clary, PGA Val R. Heim Jr., PGA Brenton R. Mahlman, PGA February 20 Logan S. Beatty, PGA Jeffrey D. Hill, PGA February 21 Dale M. Hawley-Bowes Scott B. Johnson, PGA February 22 Darren R. Szot, PGA Ben P. Welsh, PGA February 23 Robert E. Norman February 24 Stephen P. Black, PGA Don L. Chavez, PGA Brian W. Dahmer, PGA Ben K. Honaman, PGA Mark T. McCarthy, PGA David R. McCleave, PGA Brandon S. Wood Ryan M. Wroblewski, PGA February 25 Joe Linnemeyer, PGA February 26 Ray Fielder, PGA Michael S. Marsili, PGA February 27 Eric J. Jensen, PGA Ronald W. Zwemke, PGA February 28 Mackenzie R. Borowicz, PGA Christopher C. Devens Cameron T. Morton, PGA March 1 Stuart G. Bruening, PGA March 2 Jamie R. Griffin, PGA Mark Kizzire, PGA March 3 James M. Dargis, PGA Val R. Heim III, PGA

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March 4 Cody L. Kent Eric M. Schaupeter, PGA March 5 Thomas Carricato, PGA Dale Douglass, PGA Andrew C. Hedrick, PGA Bill Poirot, PGA March 6 Gerard C. Lanser, PGA Jeffrey R. Wilcinski, PGA March 7 Alan R. Abrams, PGA Michael D. First, PGA Benjamin Pennymon, PGA Craig C. Palmer, PGA March 8 Charles V. Kline, PGA Zane T. Zwemke, PGA March 9 Thomas A. Krause, PGA Randall L. Meyers, PGA March 10 Michael F. Fengler, PGA Cathy Matthews-Kane, PGA March 11 Prim Ivan, PGA Thomas C. Wight, PGA March 12 Charles E. Curtis, PGA Ryan Flamm, PGA Reggie J. Sanchez, PGA Craig B. Salib, PGA March 13 Dick A. Dierker, PGA Mark D. Matz, PGA Dan O’Shaughnessy, PGA March 14 Clayton Cole, PGA John Merrihew, PGA Brett J. Roberts, PGA March 15 Jim Fiala, PGA Ian J. Parham, PGA Benjamin P. Vancuren March 16 Bob J. Persichetti, PGA

March 17 Brian J. Carlson, PGA William T. Lollar, PGA Timothy P. Mahoney, PGA Colin M. Miller, PGA March 19 Stacy A. Kleve, PGA Amy R. Nordeen, PGA Jordan F. O’Keefe Bob J. Stallman, PGA Kenneth J. Thayer III, PGA March 20 Jeff L. Meeker, PGA March 21 Michael W. Kramer, PGA Mark R. Pfingston, PGA March 22 Ted Apostolos, PGA Caleb S. Blass, PGA March 23 Donald Allen, PGA Bradford B. Skupaka, PGA March 24 Dane M. Allen, PGA Shawn Wilcox, PGA March 25 Stephen P. Bauerle, PGA Kendall T. Carson, PGA Justin A. Cirbo, PGA Adam M. Finch, PGA Cade D. Hassel, PGA March 26 Thomas L. Nosewicz, PGA March 27 Charlie Cobb, PGA Gary W. Hoffman, PGA Christopher J. Hyten, PGA Patrick M. Reidy, PGA David Troyer, PGA March 29 Kenneth Anderson, PGA Timothy J. Ausec, PGA Ann Finke, PGA William J. Margetich, PGA Benjamin Tremayne, PGA March 30 Shane T. Bertsch, PGA James D. Hayden, PGA Justin W. Limon, PGA Cyrus C. Twete, PGA March 31 John D. Jambor, PGA