NEWS Section Saturday TriState.PGA.com 2023 | ISSUE 04 | MARCH 25
REMEMBERING JIM FERREE
Jim Ferree Jr. passed away on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family. Jim was 91 years old. Celebration of life details will be made in the coming weeks.
We were saddened to hear this news.; Jim was a TriState Section PGA Member and our Hall of Fame member. He leaves an iconic legacy on and off the golf course. He was a man and friend that will be missed by many.
The Jim Ferree Classic will occur at Westmoreland Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, May 22 & 23. The classic is sponsored by Cleveland Golf/Srixon, Robert J. Duchin and Associates LTD, E-Z GO, and Golf Max.
Photos Attribution: Long Cove Club, Senior PGA Tour
TRIBUTES TO JIM FERREE
Jim Ferree, first living logo of PGA Tour Champions, dies at 91 Via Golfweek/USA Today
Jim Ferree, who won two Champions tour events and the 1958 Vancouver Open on the PGA Tour, died Tuesday. He was 91 years old.
Ferree graduated from North Carolina and was widely regarded as one of the best teeto-green players of his generation. He also wore trademark knickers and a flat hat.
He joined the PGA Tour Champions in 1981 (then known as the Senior PGA Tour). ThenPGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman chose Ferree to be the model for the knickerswearing player on that Tour’s logo and, thus, created a living logo.
While still active on PGA Tour Champions, he became the head pro at Westmoreland Country Club in Pennsylvania, and in 1991, he became the first golfer inducted into the University of North Carolina’s Hall of Fame. Click to Read the Full Story
Long Cove Club lost a dear friend and member yesterday, Jim Ferree. Via Long Cove Club (Facebook page)
Jim was our first Director of Golf at Long Cove Club beginning in 1980 and was instrumental in developing the Club in its early years, including influencing Pete & Alice Dye to design our course.
Jim Ferree's contribution to Long Cove Club goes beyond the golf course. His character helped build the culture. He was a friend to everyone, and he will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.
In celebration of the Club's 40th anniversary, we produced a video about Jim's professional career and impact at Long Cove Club. Click to View the Video.
Photos Attribution: Jeff McBride/PGA of America via Getty Images, Long Cove Club, Senior PGA Tour
OFFICIAL Goals Sponsor
We are honored to be the Official "Goals Sponsor" supporting the 10th Annual Drop The Puck On Cancer Dek Hockey Tournament.
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 8 AM To 8 PM Brentwood High School
For every goal scored, PGA REACH Tri-State will donate $20 up to a total of $2,500.
ABOUT
Drop the Puck began in 2011, created by a group of friends, the Duttine-Cavataio Fund, a 501(3)c non-profit, after the untimely death of two young Brentwood Alumni. The first DTP hockey tournament held in Brentwood Park became a smashing success. Proceeds went directly to the families devastated by the death of their loved ones.
Learn More/Donate: dropthepuckoncancer.com
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REGISTRATION
JU 5:3 6:0 7:0 Thank kmont Countr e of the finest f SCHED Please reach out to Lexi Tofanelli with any questions. atofanelli@pgahq.com | (724)-900-3364 Presented by TSPGA and WPGA JUNIOR GOLF NIGHT M A R C H 2 9 T H , 2 0 2 3 6 - 8 P M O A K M O N T C C Learn from our professional panel and enjoy a pizza buffet! M E E T T H E P A N E L Dave Gedris, PGA Golf Instructor- Oakmont Golf Center 2022 Tri-State PGA Teacher Of The Year Dan Rodgers, PGA Head Coach, Carnegie Mellon University Golf Chris Kulinski, PGA Employment Consultant and Recruitment Specialist JR Pond, PGA Program Director and Professor PennWest California Professional Golf Management
SIGN UP IS OPEN!
2023 PRO-AM TOURNAMENTS
2023 Pro-Am Tournament Sign-up Procedures
PGA Members (in good standing) of the TSPGA and TSPGA Associates (in good standing) can currently register for the events listed below.
* All events are online registration only.
April 14
April 17
May 1
May 4
May 8
May 15-16
Pro-3 Am
Senior-Junior Championship
Pro-3 Am
Pro-3 Sr. Am
Pro-3 Am
Mercer County Pro-Am
Southpointe GC
Valley Brook CC
Green Oaks CC
Sewickley Heights GC
Sunnehanna CC
Tam O’ Shanter & Grove City CC
APRIL 10TH – Member Registration Begins at 9:00 AM for the Remaining 2023 Events.
APRIL 11th – Associate Registration Begins at 9:00 AM for the Remaining 2023 Events.
* All TSPGA Point Events Will be Open to All Members & Associates that are Through
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Dear T Make How w nches, a playe ie O', and th Gather up 4 of your friends/members at your club and join us in the desert! The Deadline to Submit Your Deposit and Secure Your Spot is April 1st!! Contact Andrew in the TSPGA office at 724-774-2224 or awood@pgahq.com EXP E 3
30th Annual
Las Vegas Pro-Am
October 14-19, 2023
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EDUCATION
PGA EDUCATION
TRACKMAN UNIVERSITY TRAINING
This will be an educational Trackman University Training on all aspects of the Trackman Software.
Five TSPGA professionals will be giving training on Juniors, General Instruction, and Club Fitting, all using Trackman.
This event will take place at the St. Clair CC driving range. Golf Attire. (Dress for the weather)
Troy Williams, PGA Associate - Junior's
James Brod, PGA - General Instruction
Mike Frisina, PGA - Fitting
Jay Mull, PGA
Adam Corson, PGA
REGISTRATION:
https://tristatepga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tristatepga23/event/tristatepga2353/i ndex.htm
PGA EDUCATION
PGA HOPE TRAINING
We have officially set a date for PGA Hope Training!
We will conduct an all-day, eye-opening PGA Hope training at Chartiers Country Club on April 19th, 2023.
Free to all attendees, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and impact our local veteran community through golf.
Training will begin at 8:30 am, and certificates of completion will be presented to you around 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Don't hesitate to contact Lexi Tofanelli (atofanelli@pgahq.com) to register or with any questions.
Thank You to our PGA Hope Program Coordinator, Ron Lucas, PGA, for continuing his dedication and commitment.
INFO/REGISTRATION:
https://tristatepga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tristatepga23/event/tristatepga2351/i ndex.htm
PGA EDUCATION
PGA SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
PGA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SIMULATIONS deliver real-world scenarios aligned with a primary focus on improving a golf facility's marketing, sales, leadership, revenue, and financial management.
CONSISTENT GROWTH IN THREE CAREER TRACKS
Golf Operations
Executive Management
Teaching & Coaching
-The Members do not need to purchase before attending.
-If the participants do purchase, we will update all 40 courses for them (40 PDR).
-Complete the advising piece, ADM Certification, and a project proposal. -
-Once the proposal is approved, you will then complete the project. These documents will then need to be uploaded to your education portal.
-If you do not purchase the program, we will award 16 PDR for attendance at the 2-day seminar.
REGISTRATION:
https://tristatepga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ tristatepga23/event/tristatepga2354/inde
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SECTION VISIT
BRYAN SAYLOR, FOOTJOY SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FootJoy Sales Representative Bryan Saylor recently visited the Tri-State Section.
We are celebrating 100 years, as is our Corporate Partner, FootJoy.
Bryan and our Executive Director/CEO, David Wright, dedicated extra time lining up a fantastic package of Golf Gear for the team to sport for this Centennial season.
SPRING MEETING 100th Anniversary Annual 2023 MARCH 13TH Hollywood Casino at the Meadows 210 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301
Featured Event
TSPGA ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
We celebrated our 100th Anniversary Tri-State Section PGA Annual Spring Meeting at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows on Monday, March 13th.
Thank you to our Members, Associates, Partners, Award Winners, Jeff Jimerson, and PGA of America Special Guests for outstanding Education, Networking, and a Day of Celebration.
David Wright
Bernie Hough, PGA
Kevin Shields, PGA
Rolex Player of the Year, Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year, Willie McKay Low Scoring Average
David Wright
Paul Hollstein, PGA
CG / Srixon Player of the Year
Kim Shafer, PGA, LPGA
Garrett Korte, PGA
Claire Jansa, PGA
Jeff Jimerson
Chris McKnight, PGA
Bob Ford, PGA
PGA of America Issues Statement on USGA/R&A Distance Proposal
From The PGA on March 15, 2023
The PGA of America has released the following statement regarding the recent Distance Proposal from the USGA and R&A:
As we have previously stated to the USGA and the R&A, we are strongly opposed to any rules changes that will make the game less fun for recreational golfers. Regarding this specific area of interest, we are pleased that there is no longer a focus on changing or modifying the ball or clubs that recreational players may use.
We are not in favor of bifurcation and do not anticipate individual club’s implementing such a Model Local Rule as it is meant for elite players.
In regards to the PGA Championship, 2026 is still a long way off and until we know the specifics of the proposed Model Local Rule we are not in a position to make that determination.
pga.com/story/pga-of-america-issues-statement-on-usga-r-and-a-distanceproposal
PGA NATIONAL NEWS
Photo Attribution: The Home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas (Photo by Gary Kellner/PGA of America)
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