Financial Aid for Juniors Article Continued

PGA REACH Colorado was created by PGA Members in 1996 with the goal of positively impacting lives through the game of golf The 501c3 tries to ensure that no matter your financial situation, you should not be deterred from being involved in a game that teaches so many life lessons With the creation of this Financial Aid program, alongside our other free programs such as Golf in Schools and Drive, Chip & Putt, the Foundation is heading in the right direction, despite many other challenges ahead

“Thank you to our partners on this initiative Without them, it would not be possible to afford all kids the opportunity to play in our amazing junior programs This is a huge step forward in our foundation's priorities I would encourage all Colorado PGA Professionals and Allied Associations to identify families within their network who may benefit from this program ” said Mike O’Donnell, PGA, Vice President and Board Chairman of PGA REACH Colorado

To learn more about PGA REACH Colorado, the COPGA Player Pathway, or the 850 PGA Professionals who teach the game of golf, please Click Here.

For more information on the PGA REACH Colorado Junior Programs or the Financial Aid Initiative, please contact Peter Weisel, PGA Player Engagement Director.

Kelly Jo Wykes Sales Representative Travis Mathew

Longstanding Colorado Sales Representative Receives Recognition from Her Customers

If you are in the golf industry in Colorado, you have probably had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Jo She has been a sales representative for over 35 years serving Colorado, Wyoming and Utah She currently sells Travis Mathew apparel and accessories but has been a part of companies such as Callaway, Ashworth, Greg Norman and Black Clover

Kelly learned much of her skills and attitude from her father who also shared a passion for the golf business. She recounts how he would make every person feel like the most important person with his gifts of relationship building. To this day, she tries to emulate that same connection with people that she learned under her father’s guidance. Growing up around his facility and sometimes sitting in on his appointments with sales reps gave Wykes the idea that she wanted to make a career in sales

As one of the first people to represent Travis Mathew as a new brand, Kelly saw the challenges of being a break-out brand She credits many of the PGA of America Golf Professionals in the Colorado Section for its success as a now industry leader When the brand was new, her clients rallied around it and helped it grow to what it is today

“Its hard to not feel like this is what every sales rep strives for, to be recognized by their customers ”

Pamela Smith Director