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

Making Golf Welcoming

For All

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What’s Inside

President’s Report Golf for Everyone

Executive Director’s Report The Golden Rule

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District Director Report/PGA of America News Make Golf Your Thing PGA of America Introduces Inclusion Guidelines for Facilities Spot Check: How is Your Language? PGA LEAD - Applications Available

Career Services Update 18 Employment Brief 21 22 24

Colorado PGA News Heyen Co-Captains 2021 PGA REACH Running Team A Welcoming Culture Impacts the Next Generation Colorado PGA Junior Golf Intern: First Team All-American

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Colorado PGA REACH News Fearlessly Helping Kids in Colorado Springs Colorado PGA Welcomes First PGA WORKS Fellow “In The Fairway” Guest PGA WORKS Program Specialist

Membership News 30 Membership Update 34 36 38

Tournament News Section Championships Registration True Temper Points Race Eisenhower Pro-1 AM

Junior Golf News 39 PGA Jr. League

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

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

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

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

Luke Brosterhous, PGA Vice-President | 2019-2021 Catamount Ranch and Club Steve VanDyke, PGA Secretary | 2021 River Valley Ranch GC Ed Marzec, PGA Honorary President | 2019-2021 Red Sky Golf Club

West Chapter Board of Directors

Charles ‘Vic’ Kline, PGA Past District 9 Director

Brad Dombaugh CEO - PSA Worldwide Corp. 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 Dominic Karaba President - Specialty Lending and Business Banking - UMB Bill Keller Lieutenant Colonel USAF, Retired Eric Kenealy Chairman - Mackinaw Holding Corp. Sandy King Entrepreneur/Songwriter Bob Lally Navy Captain, Retired George Lee VP - Ameriprise Financial Services Adam McDiarmid Regional Manager - UMB

Colorado PGA REACH Trustees Spencer Zinn, Chairman CCO, West Edge

Scott McGraw VP of Employee Benefits Cherry Creek Insurance Group

Jim Miller, PGA | 2018-2023 Sonnenalp Golf Club

John Andrew Brigadier General USAF - Retired

Honorable Sue Payton President - SCI Aerospace Inc.

Josh Miller, PGA | 2019-2021 GOLFTEC

Tom Bauerle Owner - Colorado Golf and Turf

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

Dan Bennett Investor/Partner, Southwest Greens Management

LTG Ed Soriano, US Army (Ret) Director, Bus. Dev. Global Land Forces - Northrop Grumman Corporation

Ed Marzec, PGA | 2019-2021 Red Sky Golf Club

Keith Stilwell, PGA | 2020-2022 Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course Dave Troyer, PGA | 2019-2021 CommonGround Golf Course

Independent Directors Theo Gregory Spencer Zinn

Anne Broholm CEO | AHEAD Dr. Phil Brown President/Founder, Six Points Consulting Dr. Stephen Davis Cheyenne Mountain Dental Group

Mike Talaga Credit Analyst - Janus Hendeson Bill Vogeney Chief Revenue Officer Ent Credit Union

Colorado PGA

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Staff

CEO/Executive Director Eddie Ainsworth, PGA eainsworth@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1593 C (719) 761-6125 Education Director Holly Champion, PGA hchampion@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1591 C (217) 232-1790 Junior Golf Manager Samantha Crawford scrawford@pgahq.com P (303) 966-1597 C (720) 884-6130 Operations Manager Justin Limon, PGA jlimon@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1588 C (720) 390-1160 Business Development & Marketing Director Erinn Lopez elopez@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1594 C (719) 393-2644 Tournament Director Scott Minta sminta@pgahq.com P (303) 996-1590 C (630) 532-3230 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 Colorado PGA WORKS Fellow Elizabeth Whan ewhan@pgahq.com C (626) 993-8747

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

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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WE NEED YOU!!

THURSDAY, JULY 15TH CHEYENNE SHADOWS GOLF CLUB

FORT CARSON IVY PRO-AM

ONE COLORADO PGA PROFESSIONAL OR ASSOCIATE WILL BE PAIRED WITH 3 MILITARY PERSONNEL TO FORM A TEAM IN THIS 18-HOLE SCRAMBLE FORMAT! JOIN US AFTER THE ROUND FOR DINNER AND AN EVENING OF FUN GOLF GAMES THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY!

12:00PM - LUNCH/WARM-UP 1:30PM - SHOTGUN START 4:00PM - FUN GOLF GAMES BEGIN 5:00 - DINNER, SCORING AND AWARDS

June 2021

President’s Message

Golf for Everyone All are Welcome

f you are like me, I am confident you have had a great number of conversations surrounding the explosion of golf due to the “COVID Effect.” Sold-out tee sheets became the norm, as well as busy practice areas, waiting lists at private clubs, delays in golf clubs, soft goods and golf ball orders, etc.… Recently, I was in discussion with a national ally involving this exact phenomenon. I was asked my thoughts regarding this explosion of players coming to the game and what we, as an organization, are doing to maintain the momentum. Without question, this is an opportunity for us as Colorado PGA Professionals to shine and share the good news. I was all too honored to share some thoughts which went something like this: The golf ball does not care who you are, how much money you make, or what gender you identify as. The ball does not care about ethnicity or how young or old you may be. It does not care about your past, present or future. The ball solely reacts to what you do to it at that moment of truth known as (hopefully) impact. As an operator, all these “demographics” are inconsequential when it comes to those playing the game. Although many will say there are a lot of traditional rules in golf, I would argue that the vast majority of the players and operators I engage with are concerned with just two rules: • •

Keep pace with the group ahead of you. Take care of the golf course and equipment.

Golf exposed itself to the world as safe for everyone. Everyone means every culture, every gender, every age, every ability – ALL are welcome. Isn’t that a game you would want to play and support? The response from this person was nothing short of shock and awe. How will we maintain this momentum? Perhaps the simple answer is to embrace and believe in the first answer above or your version of it. The second is to not rest on our laurels. We must continue promoting the game, including the 3 Pillars of Colorado PGA REACH, one of which is “Inclusion.” We have heard for years these historically underrepresented communities in the United States are the future of golf. My fellow PGA Professionals – the future is now! Sincerely,

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

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

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Colorado PGA REACH Colorado PGA Professionals make a positive difference in the lives of others through the game of golf with programs and opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion within the game.

We are on a mission to ensure that the game of golf is inclusive and looks more like America. PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, and career exploration events to inspire and engage talent from diverse backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry. Through our Pillar Grants, we provide funding for programs that strive to make golf inclusive for all.

Designed to diversify the golf industry's workforce, PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events to inspire and engage talent from diverse backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry.

The Colorado PGA REACH Women’s Leadership Summit serves as a catalyst to empower women on and off the golf course. The Summit is an investment in current and future women leaders by providing content, tools, mentoring and networking opportunities to support their career advancement. Each year COLORADO PGA REACH awards Pillar Grants to local PGA Members and golf facilities that offer programming that strives to make golf inclusive of people from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and for individuals with disabilities. Since 2008 more than $320,000 in grant funding has been distributed to Colorado PGA Members who developed programs and opportunities that met our strict Diversity & Inclusion guidelines.

Colorado PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Colorado PGA. To learn more about the DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PILLAR of Colorado PGA REACH, visit us online at coloradopga.com or call 303-681-0742

June 2021

Executive Director’s Message

The Golden Rule Treat Others as One Wants to be Treated

aking Golf Welcoming for All. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? The PGA of America has put together “Inclusion Guidelines for Facilities.” There have been many articles and entire books written on this subject, so who am I to even begin to write something on this. For me personally, I like to keep certain things fairly simple. Though I do not always get it right, my goal is to try to “treat others as I (you) would want to be treated,” The Golden Rule. Treating others how you wish to be treated does “NOT” mean that we treat them as if they were us. Rather, it means showing them the RESPECT that we wish to have reciprocated. In relationship to this month’s theme of Inclusion, that Respect means due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. When people come to my home, I want them to feel welcomed. I want them to feel special and to hopefully provide for their every need. For me it is no different when people came to play the golf courses I have been privileged to manage. While at the Eisenhower Golf Club, our motto was, “We are Ladies and Gentlemen, Serving Ladies and Gentlemen.” Many of you have probably heard me state, “I’ve never had an original idea in my life.” This is a perfect example. The motto above is the motto of the Ritz-Carlton. Think about how respectful we treat others when we are trying to be the perfect gentleman or lady. Think about how respectful we are when we are serving a lady or a gentleman. We might not know a single thing about them, but we roll out the red carpet for them. So, if we were to just treat people with this kind of respect, I believe Golf would be more welcoming for all.

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

Throw in a little love for our fellow man, “love your neighbor as yourself,” and we’ve got a great recipe for breaking down any barriers people may have in Making Golf Their Thing. Let’s be in the business of making Golf Fun and Inviting! My sincere thanks as always for the opportunity to serve. Straight Down the Middle. 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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Colorado PGA Partners

DENVER GOLF EXPO GETS NEW NAME AND NEW LOCATION

Feb. 25-27 Colorado Convention Center, Hall F Formerly Denver Golf Expo

The Closure of the Denver Mart Presents Big Opportunity! After reviewing the available venue options we have contracted with the Colorado Convention Center(CCC) to become the new home of The Colorado Golf Expo (Formerly Denver Golf Expo). The reasons were simple: • Stability of the operation-a team of experienced people ready to help • Professionalism-the place is always taken care of in the right way and looks good • Premier location-The CCC is the best location in Colorado to do an event • Opportunity- It is time for us to attract a new audience. The downtown venue will help us to do it. • Unions-we will hire, as a show, 3-4 union members to help you move in. • Parking-there is a light rail stop underneath the CCC and 1000 discount parking spaces at the Center. • Price increase-yes the prices will have to go up because of the new location and union but it would have gone up regardless of where we took the show. Truth be told, we had it real good at the Mart.

of For more information: call 303-771-2000 ext 15

or email: lcramer@expomasters.com June 2021

PGA of America News

Make Golf Your Thing Golf is Open to Everyone!

ummer is here and the golf season is in full swing in District 9. I know we have all experienced record numbers of golfers and participation over the past 18 months. I hope that in the craziness of a busy golf season we have a chance to get out and play the game we love as well. The association has been very busy this past month conducting two of our major championships. Additionally, we are set to conduct the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club June 24-27. The PGA Championship was held the third week of May at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island. The course proved to be a difficult test for the best players in the world. We were treated to an amazing weekend with Phil Mickelson prevailing! It was a great week for the game of golf and our association. Southern Hills in Tulsa provided a great venue for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Bob Sowards was the low PGA of America club professional, and he even held the lead for a while on Saturday. Alex Cejka pulled away on Sunday to claim his second major win of the season during his fifth ever Champions Tour start. As we seek in this month’s issue of The SUMMIT to focus on inclusion, I want to call your attention to a new nationwide effort: Make Golf Your Thing. Make Golf Your Thing is a collaborative effort across the golf industry to ensure the future of golf is open to everyone. This multi-faceted, multi-year campaign will work to invite more people, from all backgrounds to the sport to enjoy the game of golf – their way. This program will show that golf has something for everyone! Whether that be a traditional 18-hole round of golf, hanging out with friends at TopGolf, or even mini-golf. The hope of this initiative is to try to introduce and welcome those who may not have previously thought golf was “their thing.” You may have noticed some of these campaign commercials during both the PGA and Senior PGA Championships last month. These ads aim to drive the consumer to makegolfyourthing.org where there is great information regarding Adult and Junior Golf Programs. As the world begins to normalize following the COVID-19 pandemic, some changes and enhancements to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and the PGA Fashion Show in Las Vegas have been announced. The PGA Merchandise Show in will be welcoming the golf industry back together January 25-28, 2022. In addition, the PGA of America has announced the launch of regional events exclusively for PGA Professionals and invited buyers with buying appointments and opportunities for education, networking, and meetings. This new series of events will begin with the PGA Show Buying and Education Summit in Las Vegas, August 9-10, 2021. This will replace what was formerly the PGA Fashion Show.

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

I appreciate the opportunity to serve the members of the Colorado Section and District 9. Please feel free to reach out to me if I can ever be of any help. Jared Barnes, PGA District 9 Director PGA of America Head Golf Professional Cedar Ridge Golf Course jbarnes@pga.com

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PGA of America News

PGA of America Introduces Inclusion Guidelines for Facilities Assessment Tool for Your Team

he PGA of America is pleased to share the ‘Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities’. This quick assessment tool was created to help make golf facilities more welcoming for all.

The ‘Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities’ includes four short chapters:

1. Marketing and Communications 2. Physical Environment 3. Policies and Practices 4. Welcoming Staff This team-focused assessment allows each team member to take a chapter, answer the questions and then have the group convene to share their results. Most of your improvements are cost-free and will be instrumental in making golf facilities more welcoming. Although this document was written for the business of golf, it can be applied to virtually any business. You can download the ‘Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities’ on the next page. The half-hour video with Linnet Carty, Director of Inclusion, PGA of America, will explain in detail how you and your team can create a more welcoming environment for all.

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INCLUSION GUIDELINES FOR GOLF FACILITIES June 2021

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Spot Check: How is Your Language? “We are at a time in our country’s history that inclusive language is better than exclusive language.” - Barack Obama

s a child, our first spoken words are traditionally remembered by our parents and shared among the entire family. They are seen as a significant milestone, a sign of development, and personal connection. These early words express our feelings and desires to the world around us as they portray a broad spectrum of emotion. They hold immense value. Yet as a society, we still fall short in realizing the power behind our language. Today, more than ever, it is important that we acknowledge that we must do better. Our words, actions and gestures - our language - is impactful, and if we, as PGA Members, are committed to growing the game of golf, that includes ensuring that our language used on and off the course is inclusive for all. The PGA of America strives to ensure that golf is as diverse as the United States; people of all backgrounds should have access to feel authentically welcome in the game and business of golf. We recognize that there are many dimensions to diversity - age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability and so much more. Seeing is believing and we should all commit to foster an environment that is welcoming to all. We create opportunities and experiences that are inviting, the more we have a chance to make an impact that encourages inclusion within the game and business of golf. The PGA of America shared the ‘Inclusion Guidelines for Golf Facilities’, the quick assessment tool that was created to help make golf facilities more welcoming for all, and we encourage you to take a deeper dive into those guidelines. An easy place to start would be with an assessment of the language used in and out of your facility. While we’re not suggesting grand, over the top gestures, we’re simply suggesting that you step back and ask yourself, “is the language we’re using here on the course, off the course, at the shop, at the restaurant - is it fostering an environment that is welcoming to all?” People tend to gravitate towards brands and companies that they feel represent them, and those who are able to authentically engage with non-traditional communities will most likely gain the trust and business of those who feel marginalized. First impressions are key and these small gestures and changes in language go a long way in letting a community know that your facility is a safe space.

As June is Pride Month, it is the perfect time to reflect on your facility’s openness to those of underrepresented groups. Is the language you use welcoming to those with non-traditional family structures? Are you sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities? Have you adequately trained your staff on how to speak with those who may not have ever set foot on your property before? As we are all settled into the summer’s daily grind and seeing some of the longest days of the year, we should still be ready to welcome and converse with those who are new to and uncomfortable with our environment. Our comfort zone is someone else’s uncharted waters. Inclusivity can be one of our strongest tools in moving forward and securing a strong future both for the game of golf and each of our individual operations. We encourage you to step back, assess your facility, staff, environment, communication and take this as an opportunity to be a catalyst for change in the game.

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PGA LEAD | A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PGA MEMBERS PGA LEAD | A Leadership Development Program for PGA Members Do you have the desire and passion to share your diverse ideas, be involved on committees at the Chapter, Section and National levels of the Association, run for office or become a volunteer leader within PGA of America governance? Do you want to learn about enhancing and elevating your personal brand, how to facilitate a board meeting, Jim Richerson, PGA President

John Lindert, PGA Vice President

Don Rea PGA Secretary

or how to become a more engaging public speaker? If so, then PGA LEAD may be the leadership development program for you.

PGA LEAD identifies, mentors and progresses PGA Members from diverse backgrounds along a guided path to volunteer leadership roles at the Chapter, Section and National levels of the Association. Integrating a multitude of dimensions of difference into our leadership ranks helps position the Association for long-term success. The primary goal of PGA LEAD is to establish a deep bench of PGA Members from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities who are prepared to ascend to and through the volunteer leadership ranks of Association governance. PGA LEAD also assists in developing PGA Members who desire to make an impact in their communities and on nonprofit boards. How effective is PGA LEAD? The data proves that this dynamic two-year leadership development program is working. Since the program’s inception in 2016, there has been one Section President, three Section Vice Presidents, one Section Secretary, and 12 Section Board Members elected or appointed, as well as 19 PGA LEAD participants selected to serve on National Committees.

PGA LEAD, Cohort I, Class of 2016-2017

PGA LEAD, Cohort II, Class of 2017-2018

OVERVIEW Up to 15 PGA Members comprise each PGA LEAD Cohort and they take part in a curated leadership development journey that is designed to grow and enhance their leadership skills. Each year the program is refreshed to ensure it meets the needs of the participants through contemporary leadership education. PGA LEAD welcomes all PGA Members to apply, however, the program is best suited for those who are early on in their leadership journey and aspire to serve in volunteer leadership roles in Association governance.

Board Governance

Inclusion & Diversity

Conducting Board & Membership Meetings

Personal Branding and Promotion

Pillars of Leadership

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Developing Your Leadership Presence

Social Media & Developing Your Digital Brand

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PGA LEAD, Cohort III, Class of 2018-2019

PGA LEAD, Cohort IV, Class of 2019-2020

PGA LEAD participants engage in monthly virtual meetings with subject matter experts that cover a litany of topics that assist them in their quest for leadership. Some of these experts include PGA of America Past Presidents, PGA of America employees, and business executives from within and outside the golf business. PGA LEAD participants also have unique opportunities to build relationships, share their aspirations during networking activities, and learn the intricacies of Association governance at the PGA Merchandise Show and the PGA Annual Meeting. They also connect with PGA LEAD alumni and gain valuable knowledge on how to develop their professional network and shape their personal brand. (Pre-approved travel expenses for up to two functions annually, if held, are reimbursed by the Association.)

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION While PGA LEAD is designed to drive a diverse demographic of participants with consideration given to gender, age, race/color, national origin/ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, and Veteran status, the program is open to all Class A PGA Members. PGA Members who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply for PGA LEAD. (PGA of America employees are not eligible to apply.) • Class A PGA Member for at least one year and in good standing • Aspires to serve as a national volunteer leader within Association governance • Is committed to actively participating in monthly virtual meetings and completing related assignments • Is committed to participating in PGA LEAD for two years (2022-2023) including PGA LEAD activities at the PGA Merchandise Shows and/or PGA Annual Meetings during the term • Is committed to making a PGA LEAD presentation at a PGA Section Meeting upon completion of the program as an inspiration to others

The application deadline for PGA LEAD Cohort VII, Class of 2022-2023 is September 17, 2021 at midnight PST. All submissions are confidential and will be reviewed only by the PGA LEAD Selection Committee.

TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

For more information please contact, the PGA of America’s Director of Inclusion & Community Engagement LINNET CARTY at LCarty@pgahq.com

June 2021

Career Services Update

Employment Brief Take Charge of Your Career by Answering These Questions

re you on a career fast track? If you don’t feel you are, there is a good chance that you haven’t thought much about career management. Career management is similar to spending time on the range and practice facilities. From the best players to the worst players, all would benefit from a little more time spent practicing. Typically, the more you practice your game, the better results you see when you go to the golf course. Career management utilizes the same proactive approach as working on your game before playing. There is no time like the present to start investing in you and your career aspirations. If you commit to a lifetime of learning and taking charge of your career, you will put yourself ahead of the competition. The current state of the golf industry has seen a reduction of those good to great professional positions and if you are not setting yourself up to be ahead of your competition then you will be left behind. Here are some easy ways to start working on your career management. • How Do You Measure Up? Assess your current abilities to determine your level of expertise. Check out current job openings and job descriptions similar to what you would be interested in as your next career move and see what employers are looking for in terms of skills and education. If you find yourself failing to meet the criteria that employers are looking for, you can begin to make the necessary changes to gain the skills and education that you see needed to make that next move. • Do You Have A Positive Self-Image? If you are confident, comfortable, and open within interactions with others that’s fantastic. If not, you can work on building those qualities by practicing and role-playing with either a friend or a career coach. This will allow you to gain a clearer understanding of your strengths, allow you to tackle fears you may have, and have a better opportunity to reach your goals by becoming a more confident individual all around. Keith Soriano, PGA PGA Career Services Consultant Serving the Colorado and Utah Sections of the PGA ksoriano@pgahq.com (720) 841-1006

• How Well Do You Interact With Your Peers? Do you include your team when working toward the objectives you have laid out? Do you show an interest in meeting team-driven objectives? If you answered yes to these, then you are on the right track. You must be willing to go above and beyond the scope of your job description and take on additional challenges with others within your team to produce a successful operation. If you decide that you will only do what is in your job description and don’t want to assist others with items for the overall good, you will want to look into working on your team-building skills. An example of this is: ° If you are in a Head Professional role, you have to be the model of teamwork. On the contrary, if you are currently an Assistant Professional, you will need to exemplify that you are a team player and can build a winning team. En route to your next career path, you will likely take on the team-building responsibility. • Are You Focused On Lifelong Learning? Is your continuing education aligning with your life and work objectives? What knowledge and skills will you need to reach your future goals? How are you staying current with new technologies and trends that are emerging? Whether you are looking to advance your career to the next level or enhance your current position, taking advantage of continuing education is essential. All the additional learning opportunities should align with your key interest and provide a sense of purpose. There are a multitude of opportunities to enhance you as a professional.

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Career Services Update This is a great time to look into the Certified Professional Program, the education presentations within your section or even neighboring sections, and when you head to the Merchandise Show next year, check out the education seminars. If you are not taking advantage of any furthering education opportunities, you will be passed by a professional who has taken the initiative to further their knowledge and skill set. • Have You Developed A Comprehensive Network Of Associates? Networks consist of friends and family members, but it is not just a list of friends on Facebook and Twitter. Your contact list needs to be expanded to ensure you have included individuals from within our industry. Ensure that you are an active member within and out of the section. Once you have a network established, you will want to keep in contact with them. Talk to them about best practices and utilize them to hear about potential job openings or to assist you with a reference that could lead to you landing your dream position. Our industry is a “small” industry and a very accessible one to create a strong and productive networking group that will only assist you as you move forward in your career. • Are You Accountable For Your Career? If you are, then you have the education, social skills, technical expertise, and a comprehensive list of contacts within your professional network. This all adds up to you getting your resume ready along with a solid list of references and you are ready to go out and find that dream position. If you are managing your career and heading in the direction you desire, excellent. If not, now is the time to take control of your career and steer it in the direction of your dream job. If you need any assistance, please reach out to me and set up a time to discuss what exactly you are working toward, and we will work together to compile a game plan to get you there.

Keith Soriano, PGA, ARWC PGA of America Career Consultant Serving the Colorado and Utah PGA Sections ksoriano@pgahq.com www.keithsoriano.com 720.841.1006

June 2021

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Heyen Co-Captains 2021 PGA REACH TCS NYC Marathon Team PGA Professionals Raise Funds for PGA REACH

olorado PGA Member and National Award Winner, Kyle Heyen, Head Professional at Hiwan Golf Club, is co-captaining his fifth team of PGA Professionals who will be running in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Heyen has been involved as a co-captain since the PGA REACH running team began in 2017. Heyen was a participant of the marathon in 2017 and 2018 and has since kept the role of co-captaining. Aloha Section PGA Member Scott Ashworth will be running in the marathon and is also a co-captain with Heyen. Typically, the team consists of 10 runners, but this year, the 50th Anniversary of the TCS Marathon, there are 13 spots available. Currently 11 spots have been filled and the team is looking for more runners. If you have interest in filling one of the remaining spots available, please contact Andrea Ballou, PGA at aboallou@ pgahq.com or 561.624.4662. Please note, the remaining two spots will be filled on a first come basis. The PGA REACH running team has raised over $125,000 for PGA REACH since its inception back in 2017.

2018 PGA REACH running team with their families.

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A Welcoming Culture Impacts the Next Generation The Spirit of Inclusion Grows Junior Golf

he culture at Ptarmigan Country Club is one that embraces junior golf: “Our junior and college golfers excel in every aspect of what it takes to be a champion,” says Jeff Ulvedal, PGA Head Golf Professional at Ptarmigan CC. “Ptarmigan breeds champions in golf but more importantly…LIFE.” Recently, two junior golfers who grew up at Ptarmigan, now collegiate athletes, made National appearances. AJ Ott, fifth-year senior at Colorado State University, played in the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Golf Championship. A week later, Leigha Devine, a sophomore at Rutgers, qualified as one of 30 amateurs to compete in the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open! Ott is one of many juniors from Ptarmigan who has gone on to play college golf. This year he won two back-to-back collegiate events: The Prestige Individual Invitational and Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate. At The Prestige, he won a one-hole playoff to earn the title after shooting a career-best 12-under 204 followed by an 11-under 205 for a two-shot victory at the Wyoming event. After these events; he was selected to play in the NCAA Championship. Devine, a graduate of Fossil Ridge High School, whose home course is Ptarmigan, is “believed to be the first individual in Rutgers women’s golf history to secure a spot at the prestigious [U.S. Women’s Open] event.” Read the full article from Rutgers highlighting her performance. Devine also recently won the 106th CGA Women’s Match Play on Saturday, June 12 at Colorado Golf Club. Read the full article from the CGA. “It’s so much fun to be a part of!” exclaims Ulvedal. “As good as golfers as they are, they are even better humans.” Kids who have gone through the program come back to support the next round of kids. A student athlete at Oklahoma State and son of Scott Stewart, PGA, Dillon Stewart, and Tyler Severin, student athlete at University of Wyoming, rode around in golf carts and watched the 2020 Ptarmigan Junior Club Championship. “It’s unbelievable! It’s a snowball effect that continues the program.” Ulvedal continued to highlight that because Severin won the 2020 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate, Ptarmigan produced back-toback wins in ‘20 and ‘21 with Ott’s win of the same event. In addition to these college athletes, Ptarmigan takes pride in juniors like Austin Barry, who won a Spring

Leigha Devine, sophomore at Rutgers University, was one of 30 amateurs to compete in the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open.

Series Boys (11-13) Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado (JGAC) event in May at Highland Hills. Miles Atkinson, another junior, won a Hurricane Junior Golf Tour event, the Ravisloe Junior Open, in May, for boys 16-18. Ulvedal credits the members of the country club who support the vision of embracing junior golf. He explains, “It starts with the owners, who are wonderful people, the Flack Family, and continues through the members. Culture starts at the top and goes down. It is a family-based club and because of who they are [Flack Family] and what they represent, how they treat people, and what they want for the club, it trickles down to everyone.” No matter the level of membership, from the owners to kids, all members support junior golf. “Everyone treats each other the same,” Ulvedal describes. “We treat people how they want to be

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Colorado PGA News Then, if players want to take it to the next level, private instruction is offered and playing in the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado (JGAC) in either the series or tour programs, is encouraged. “Whether they use our staff or outside staff, we want the best for them.” Ulvedal was Devine’s instructor for many years through high school. Ptarmigan gives back to the community being the home course of Fossil Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ golf for years. Practices are held two days a week and access to the course for play two more days a week. “We do it at the right time, 4:30-6:00pm, and the members completely embrace it.” This year, Ptarmigan became the home course for Preston Middle School. “Giving back as much as you can makes it that much more rewarding,” expresses Ulvedal. For over 20 years, Ptarmigan has hosted the CSU Division 1 Invitational annually. Both men and women golf teams have the privilege to play and practice at Ptarmigan. Ptarmigan has learned how to welcome and include players of all ages, boys, and girls on the course. They are giving back to the community and enjoying the fruits of their labor as they see the next generation loving golf and giving back too! AJ Ott (left) and Tyler Severin (right) at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate.

treated. We take that to a different level and that impacts the junior golf program.” Kids are wanted and welcomed on the course. Ptarmigan has three different programs and a process to support junior golf. The foundation of programming is built on golf being fun. To get kids started in golf, they have junior golf camps, called “The Pfarm” designed for ages 4-17 of all levels. For the younger ages, it is emphasized that golf = fun. “We do games, we build sandcastles in the bunkers and do relay games. Golf is such a hard sport, so when kids come to camp our goal is to help them realize that golf equals fun,” shares Ulvedal. Next, there are three teams in PGA Jr. League. At this level, the focus is on teaching etiquette. Practices such as checking-in at the ball shop, taking off hats and shaking hands, knowing how to fix a ball mark, and filling or replacing a divot are taught. Winning is great, but not the focus. The focus is on the etiquette and the competition. Ulvedal noted, “We have even done simple things like putting Otter Pops out for the teams. We also embrace the parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. There are literally seven or eight golf carts following a match. There is a swarm of carts in support of the kids.”

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Devine autographs hat for a young girl at the U.S. Women’s Open.

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Colorado PGA Junior Golf Intern, Payton Canon, Makes 2021 NAIA Women’s Golf First Team AllAmerican

he National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2021 NAIA Women’s Golf All-America teams, as selected by the NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Association AllAmerica Committee. A total of 45 student-athletes were honored, with 15 individuals being named to each of three teams. Colorado PGA second-year intern, and student at Oregon Institute of Technology, Payton Canon, was selected for First Team AllAmerican. Canon fired a tournament-low 68 (-4) in the final round and jumped 10 spots to finish sixth overall! Representing the Cascade Collegiate Conference and Oregon Tech Owls, Canon’s interim coach Justin Wiles commented, “She has had an incredibly consistent year. The work she has put in since last year ended has been very fun for me to watch. Payton deserves all the recognition she’s getting for this past season.” The Colorado PGA is very proud of Canon and is thrilled to have her on staff for another summer. The junior golfers and junior golf programming are fortunate to have such a passionate and committed young female player on board for the season!

Canon is serving her second summer as a Colorado PGA intern with junior programs.

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Colorado PGA REACH News

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Colorado PGA REACH News

Fearlessly Helping Kids in Colorado Springs Fearless Golf Helps Kids out of Foster Care

ark Kelbel, PGA Golf Instructor at Eisenhower Golf Club and at the Broadmoor Golf Club helps with the Broadmoor Caddie and Leadership Academy, and now runs a program for kids called Fearless Golf. This Non-Profit Organization, currently in Colorado Springs, started in November 2019 and has been a Colorado PGA REACH Pillar Grant recipient in 2020 and 2021. Believing that a lot of people can tend to be too fearful and let fear rule their lives, Kelbel wants to send a message to kids to develop something in their lives that allows them to not have as much fear. He states, “Often times in life, you don’t know what’s around the next corner, but you have to go anyway.” The niche of the program is kids who have aged-out of foster care, approximately age 17-19. Fearless Golf is very strategic in building trust through the programs as they coordinate with local agencies The Place (formerly known as Urban Peak) and Fostering Hope. “We are trying to have as much influence as we can on the kids who we serve,” shares Kelbel. Keeping their numbers relatively small, Fearless Golf has a four-pronged approaching to giving back to kids. Their four goals include: 1. Therapy 2. Mentoring 3. Networking 4. Job training/Job placement “There is something special about golf,” shares Kelbel. “Once they make a 10-foot putt or they get a shot on the face, they just light up. The therapy has been the most surprising thing to me. How much they enjoy hitting golf balls and playing golf, that to me has the biggest surprise.” Fearless Golf pairs kids of the program with mentors to help them as a resource, which is all coordinated through the above mentioned agencies and includes background checks. Networking opportunities are designed to help kids meet each other and people in the community. “There are a lot of people out there who care about them, want to help them and are available,” expresses Kelbel. Lastly, job training and job placement when kids are ready is offered. “We let the program decide who is ready or not and then we’ll help place kids in whatever they want to do. We call the appropriate people and see if there is an entry-level position to help get them in the door.” Utilizing First Tee of Pikes Peak during the winter months for classroom activities/assignments, a group of up to 20 participants will have lunch and sit around the conference room table and then hit balls after. Kelbel directs the group to share about what they are grateful for, growing an awareness of the good. “I want the kids to know that there are blessings sprinkled in among all the hardship,” shares Kelbel. “They work hard. They are trying to be better.” Cherokee Ridge Golf Course during the summer months is used for practice and play. “Todd Laxson, PGA Head Professional is awesome,” credits Kelbel. “We have had to get clever with COVID.” Donor dollars are used on the kids and programming with participant numbers overall capped at 100. You won’t find a fancy website yet for Fearless Golf. Most of what they do is all through relationships. There is much vision and eager anticipation for where Fearless Golf will go and expand to, so keep your eyes and ears open to learn how it develops.

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Colorado PGA REACH News

Colorado PGA Welcomes First Ever PGA WORKS Fellow, Elizabeth Whan Southern Methodist University Student Earns Fellowship

he Colorado PGA REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Colorado PGA has named Elizabeth Whan the Foundation’s First PGA WORKS Fellow.

The PGA WORKS Program provides a 12-month paid Fellowship at the Colorado Section headquarters in Larkspur, Colorado. Whan will be a support to Colorado PGA REACH charitable golf programs in the Youth, Military, and Inclusion Pillars. These programs include PGA Jr. League and Junior Golf programming such as Drive, Chip & Putt, Colorado PGA Golf in Schools and Youth on Course, as well as PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). Leading up to her fellowship role, Whan has gained intern experience working for several sports organizations, including the Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, Learfield IMG College, Chicago Blackhawks, and most recently, the Green Bay Packers. She graduated cum laude from Sothern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, departmental distinction, and minors in Advertising and Sport Performance Leadership. “Colorado PGA REACH is being very intentional in diversifying the golf industry’s workforce, so it becomes more reflective of the consumers the golf industry collectively aspires to attract,” comments the Colorado PGA CEO and Executive Director Eddie Ainsworth, PGA. “We are extremely excited to have Elizabeth join our team as we continue to make strides in golf becoming a more inclusive sport and career.” The PGA WORKS Program aspires to be the most valuable entry-level opportunity for individuals to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry. As part of the mission of PGA WORKS, fellows are encouraged to continue their journey into a career of golf following their fellowship and the program has an 85% placement rating post fellowship. The Colorado PGA REACH Foundation is fully funding the fellowship for Whan - the first of its kind in Colorado.

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“In The Fairway” Guest PGA WORKS Program Specialist Rachel Melendez-Mabee Discusses Intentionality

n efforts to promote the PGA Professional, The Colorado PGA has begun guest appearances on the “In The Fairway” radio show on The Fan 104.3FM with Jerry Walters and Mike Castorino airing Sunday mornings from 8-10am. So far the Colorado PGA Segment guests have included Eddie Ainsworth, CEO and Executive Director of the Colorado PGA, Ann Finke, PGA Director of Golf Instruction at Country Club of Colorado, and Kirk Mease, PGA former Head Professional at Wellshire Golf Course. In June, Rachel Melendez-Mabee, PGA WORKS Program Specialist for PGA REACH joined the segment. Rachel shared about the new Colorado PGA WORKS Fellowship, funded by Colorado PGA REACH, and granted to Elizabeth Whan. Rachel Melendez-Mabee is responsible for oversight and overall execution of PGA REACH’s inclusion and diversity program, PGA WORKS.

As the PGA WORKS Program Specialist, Rachel Melendez-Mabee is responsible for the oversight and overall execution of PGA REACH’s inclusion and diversity program. The program’s mission is to establish a deep bench of diverse talent prepared to ascend to key employment industries in the game and the business of golf. Melendez-Mabee states, “We want to make sure that we have adequate representation from all backgrounds, from all dimensions of diversity, in our sport and in our workforce.”

There is an 85% job placement rate in the industry post fellowship. “We want to continuously fill the pipeline,” continues Melendez-Mabee. “Success comes from the resources available, the career consultants, and mentors to the fellows. A lot of talent that comes in are non-golfers, but after the 12-month fellowship, 100% are hooked, have the golf bug, and want to continue their career path in golf.” All segments of the radio show are available online as podcasts. Click below to listen to the full interview.

“Diversifying opportunities starts with intention,” shares Melendez-Mabee. “PGA WORKS, specifically, does exactly that. We go out with intentionality and look at underrepresented talent and get them into our industry. Underrepresented includes racial demographics, gender demographics, LGBTQ+, Veterans, people with disabilities. We want to make sure we are passing a good wide net into all of those diverse populations. A lot of times the industry [an $84 billion industry] is found as ‘cool’ or ‘attractive,’ but pathways are needed into it. PGA WORKS creates, with intention, those pathways.”

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Membership News

An update on our Colorado PGA Members By the Numbers Members - 748 | Associates - 103 | Total - 851 Male Members - 802 | Female Members - 49

122 – Management positions (MP, A-4, A-9, A-11, A-13) 281 – Club Professionals (A-1, A-2, A-7, A-8) 126 – Instructors (A-6, A-10, A-12, A-14) 24 – Expanded Career Paths (A-15 thru A-24) 146 – 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 Regina K. Dillon, PGA |A-8 | Glacier Mitchell D. Gore, PGA | A-8 | Red Sky Golf Club Yukon C. Helene, PGA | A-8 | Maroon Creek Club Rylie E. Tanoura, PGA A-8 | The Fox Hill Club Wyatt B. Walkington, PGA | A-8 | Roaring Fork Club

Associates Stephen C. GrandPre | B-8 | Cheyenne Country Club Jeremy T. Minnick | B-8 | Lakewood Country Club Grant A. Payton | B-8 | Todd Creek Golf Club

Classification or Location Changes in Colorado

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Happy Birthday! June 1 Dustin G. Erbes Matthew K. Williams, PGA June 2 Douglas P. Montgomery, PGA Jeffrey D. Perkins, PGA Craig Stadler, PGA June 3 Kevin P. Cubbage, PGA Dow N. Stewart, PGA June 4 David J. Steinmetz, PGA June 5 Gregory E. Patterson, PGA Steve Saulsbery, PGA June 6 Nick A. Bardino, PGA Marcus A. Gillmor, PGA Howard R. Glasser, PGA Steve Ledonne, PGA Michael B. Maves, PGA Jeremy T. Minnick Thomas Walter, PGA June 7 Lucas D. Davis George C. Kahrhoff, PGA Sean C. Miller, PGA June 8 Theophilus D. Gregory II, PGA Christopher J. Rusin, PGA Anthony L. Vitale, PGA Fairington E. Wood, PGA June 9 Daniel C. Craparotta, PGA Adam R. Hickerson, PGA Michael Lepore, PGA Charlie A. Ray, PGA June 10 Matthew D. Lodwick, PGA Chase N. Luckett Mathias M. Reams, PGA Edward R. Standish, PGA June 11 Schott Davis, PGA June 12 Cooper M. Bleakie Richard J. Ford Philip M. Linares, PGA Justin B. Mills, PGA John R. Phillips, PGA Cory T. Sigler, PGA

June 14 Rick D. Cole, PGA

June 28 Pat J. Miller, PGA

July 14 Anthony C. Allen, PGA

June 15 Terry Naughton, PGA Bill Ramsey, PGA

June 29 James H. Pratt, PGA

July 15 John Mulliken, PGA

June 16 Patrick M. Cusack Thomas W. Hensel, PGA Jeffrey D. Seltz, PGA

June 30 Donald R. Fox, PGA Mark W. Lampe, PGA James B. Milstead Jr., PGA Justin M. Moore, PGA

July 16 Travis Riddle, PGA

June 17 Samuel M. Siebert, PGA Shaun M. Wright

July 1 Tim Brauch, PGA James E. Faddis, PGA

June 18 Pete Bain, PGA George E. Hart, PGA Jack Morrison, PGA

July 2 Kevin D. Quartieri

June 19 Jason M. Anderson Matthew P. Kantor, PGA Elliot R. Statz Aaron K. Walsh, PGA June 20 Scott M. Ballif, PGA William J. Martin, PGA Jim M. Morrisey, PGA Edward Provow, PGA June 21 Jonathan R. Roth, PGA

July 3 Lucas S Butler Jason A. Smith, PGA Tyler S. Winslow, PGA July 6 Stephen M. O’Brien, PGA July 7 Jack Mendelsohn, PGA Nathan C. Morris, PGA July 8 Chris V. Schafer, PGA John R. Trujillo Jr., PGA Lucas A. Vanderbosch, PGA Seth D. Zacks, PGA

June 22 Zachary G. Anderson, PGA Jeff L. Rafferty, PGA Christopher A. Shank Scott A. Stewart, PGA Philip M. Tobias, PGA

July 9 Thomas C. Anderson, PGA

June 23 Joshua R. Nelson Eric J. Twesme, PGA Clint F. Walkup, PGA

July 11 John T. Buser, PGA Garrett D. Froggatte, PGA Donald Graham, PGA Jordan J. Kennaugh, PGA Jason R. Maddox Lawrence H. Mullis III, PGA Keith Schneider, PGA

June 24 Alex J. Kline June 25 Ethan E. Malzahn, PGA Zachary S. Svendsen June 26 Stefan P. Peirson, PGA June 27 Joseph M. Chavez, PGA Seth R. Kaplan, PGA

July 10 Anthony F. Del Dotto, PGA Jack E. Small, PGA

July 12 Timothy W. Dever William W. Hughes, PGA July 13 Mark A. Fontana, PGA Robert J. Grall, PGA Russ Miller, PGA Douglas Perry, PGA

July 17 Robert W. Lane Jr., PGA Thomas M. Pickering, PGA July 19 John H. Clendenin, PGA Robert R. Cooley Michael J. Passmore, PGA July 20 David L. Good, PGA Eric K. Hejl July 21 Isabella N. Flack, PGA Austin T. Haley Joseph V. Sarconi, PGA Drew J. Zins, PGA July 23 Todd R. Marley, PGA Devon J. Puleo, PGA Patrick Ruddy, PGA Phillip J. Spicer William R. Veith, PGA July 24 Vince M. Buelk, PGA Paul D. Klatt Carroll C. Sharratt, PGA Christopher R. Sholts, PGA July 25 Jason A. Franke, PGA Dale Smigelsky, PGA July 26 Curtis A. Starkey, PGA Peter A. Wolke, PGA July 27 Heikke Nielsen, PGA July 28 Jaimie M. Pierson, PGA July 30 Mark Rudy, PGA July 31 Robert E. Stong, PGA Brian T. Turner, PGA

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June 2021

Tournament News

2021 Colorado PGA Championships!

Colorado Senior PGA Professional Championship The Ranch Country Club, Westminster, CO August 2-3, 2021 Registration Deadline: July 14, 2021 Click here to register.

National Car Rental Colorado Assistant Professional Championship Highland Meadows Golf Course, Windsor, CO August 16-17, 2021 Registration Deadline: July 28, 2021 Click here to register.

Colorado PGA Professional Championship Eisenhower Golf Club - Blue Course September 13-15, 2021 Registration Deadline: August 25, 2021 Click here to register.

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2021 COLORADO PGA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 9-10, 2021 THORNCREEK GOLF COURSE

Join us for the 2021 Colorado PGA Women's Championship at Thorncreek Golf Course on August 9-10, 2021. If you can't make it for the 36-Hole Championship, then join us on Monday, August 9 for 18 holes of golf and the social hour following the round! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

11:00AM: REGISTRATION

7:00AM: REGISTRATION

12:00PM: TEE TIMES

8:00AM: TEE TIMES

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June 2021

Tournament News

project x series point race In conjunction with True Temper, the Colorado PGA is excited to announce the return of the True TemperProject X Series Points Race! The following six (6) Pro-Only Events will be used to determine the Points Race Champion for 2021:

Stroke Play #1: Columbine Country Club - April 5th Stroke Play #2: Boulder Country Club - April 12th Stroke Play #4: The Club at Rolling Hills - June 1st Stoke Play #5: King's Deer Golf Club - June 16th Section Championship: Eisenhower Golf Club - September 13th - 15th West Chapter Championship: Sonnenalp Club - September 27th - 28th *Stroke Play #3 was cancelled*

**Members do not have to be using True temper shafts at the beginning of this "points race" - but must be playing at least eight (8) true temper iron shafts at the west chapter championship to be eligible for the purse in this series**

PAYOUT (PURSE: $5,000) 1ST PLACE: $2,000 2ND PLACE: $1,500 3RD PLACE: $1,000 4TH PLACE: $500

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June 2021

Tournament News

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 EISENHOWER GOLF CLUB (BLUE) $50

REMEMBERING 9/11

MILITARY APPRECIATION PRO-1 AM PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE, AS THIS IS THE OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND FOR THE SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP PROFESSIONALS PLAYING FOR SKINS POT WORTH $2,000+ FOOD, DRINKS AND GAMES FOLLOWING THE ROUND

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Colorado PGA Jr. League

Colorado PGA Jr. League 2021 Season Going Strong and Fall Season is on the Horizon

Three players from the “Rowdy Raccoons” from Raccoon Creek at a recent game led by Coach Don Graham, PGA.

“The Bandits” from Raccoon Creek at a recent game. How about those new visors that were available this year?

e hope things are going well with you, your families, and your golf courses as the peak of the summer approaches. Many of you may still be seeing record numbers of golfers. Make sure to think about how we can capture the attention of every customer and make them want to come back for months and years to come. As an expert guide to golf, building a relationship with that customer and creating reasons for them to fall in love with the experience is the key. So what can you do to make the customer push other things to the side and visit the golf course when their families’ lives start to get busy again? There are so many ways to accomplish this, and you likely know what has worked for you and your facility in the past. For those of you who are coaching PGA Jr. League this year, you are keeping that idea alive as you hook new golfers on a game that will surely keep them entertained, flustered, and hooked for life. Check out some of the highlights from this season. ARE YOU READY TO HOST A FALL LEAGUE? The official Fall Season started in 2019, and we are excited to relaunch it after an odd year in 2020. Even though summer has just begun, it is never too early to start planning what comes next for your juniors. The Fall Season is a great way to keep these kids and families coming back to the course up until when the snow starts to fly. Get registered as a fall program captain now at www.pgajrleague. com/captains.

The “Walking Divots” take on the “Mighty Mashers” in the first game of the season at the Links Golf Course with Coach Kyle Voska, PGA..

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Anthony Vitale, PGA PGA Jr. League Regional Manager (561) 267-1208 avitale@pgahq.com

Samantha Crawford Junior Golf Manager (720) 884-6130 scrawford@pgahq.com

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