UCCS College of Business
Volume 7, Issue 7
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Th e B a c k U P DA T E
FROM THE
July 31, 2014
DIRECTOR
By Mollie Sutherland, PGA, LPGA Program Director
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Director’s Update
1
Mentoring the Future
1
Students in Action
2
Colorado Section PGA
3
Where are they Now
3
Instruction Tip
3
We are a month away from welcoming the next cohort of students to the UCCS PGA Golf Management Program! 17 different states are represented in the incoming class of 35 students. Hard to believe those students will be Alumni like you in a fast 4 ½ years. It is exciting to hear about new titles and new opportunities that you are enjoying in your career paths and in the industry. Congratulations to you for your hard work, extra hours and commitment to going above and beyond. Hopefully, you are receiving the job postings and requests that we receive and forward on to
you. If not, please email us and let us know the best email address so we can alert you regarding the great opportunities. Seek out education and information regarding the PGA 2.0 Growth of the Game Initiatives and keep learning to be a better instructor and coach. We hear excellent comments about our
Alumni from the professionals in the industry. Thank you for representing UCCS PGA Golf Management, the PGA of America or your organization with professionalism. Please let us know how you are doing and if we can assist you in any way.
M e n to r i n g t h e F u t u r e By Mark Bacheldor, PGA Internship Coordinator
realization that we have graduated a generation of PGA Golf Professionals that are now the ones hiring our fresh batch of aspiring students. Many of you have hired and continue to hire interns each year and are entrusted with the The PGA Golf opportunity to mentor them, Management Program recently celebrated 10 years just as you were mentored years ago on your own of existence and with that internships. You have learned milestone, comes the
what worked and what didn’t and are striving to impact the next generation of Golf Professionals for the betterment of the game and industry of golf. As PGA Professionals, it is our implied duty to continue to grow the game of golf. And with that, we must strive to teach, develop and mentor the students entering the field, so they may in turn,
lead the generation behind them. It is an exciting cycle and an imperative one to be a part of as leaders in the golf industry. Thank you for being focused on not just the current golf industry and those who drive it, but for being focused on the future and the leaders yet to come.
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A few upcoming dates to put on your calendar:
Students in Action 2014 Kelbel Cup Team
2014 UCCS PGA GOLF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FAMILY AND FRIENDS FIRST PLACE TEAM
AUGUST 8th Level 3 Graduation Dinner featuring guest speaker Will Robins. Dinner will be at Colorado Springs Country Club.
SEPTEMBER 26th Boys & Girls/PGA Golf Management Golf Classic Come out to support a charitable event that gives back to the community & the PGA Golf Management Students. Front Row: Josh Hunter, Arick Zeigel, Wes Levanduski Back Row: Matt Butler, Bobby Moehlenpah & Alex Pyshny
Left to Right: Grant Babcock, Alex Pyshny, Arick Zeigel and Brad Zeigel
PGA Golf Management Students brought in a big donation of wish list supplies for the families served at the Ronald McDonald House!
Co m m u n i t y I n vo lv e m e n t
APRIL 25th UCCS/ PGA Golf Management Family and Friends Golf
Message from the Colorado Section PGA I like staying in touch with people via the phone. Texting and emailing are other methods I use for staying in touch, but nothing beats hearing a voice of a friend or former coworker. Is it the most efficient use of time? Probably not, but it my way of looking at it, it can and does make an imprint to show you care! All of you who read this newsletter care about the UCCS PGM Program. You may have had roommates, friends, fellow interns, bosses or classroom instructors while at UCCS who may have helped you along the way. When was the last time you talked to them? As the PGA Employment Consultant for the Colorado Section, my reason for writing this type of article is to get you to think about your network. The employment arena is a tough one sometimes. The stronger allies you have built along the way will add to your “bank account” so when you have to make a “withdrawal”, the “deposits” you make along the way will add up. Does this sound like you are using people? I think not. Call someone up who made a difference in your life and tell them how much you appreciate them. Someday, it may come back to you!
P G A G o lf Ma n a gem en t s t u d en t s v o lu n t eer i n g a t t h e F i r s t T ee o f t h e P ik es P ea k R egi o n . L eft t o R i gh t : K e ll y S ard ella , S am Gin n et t , J am ie Gr iff in , K a yla Gad b er ry , M a ggi e Hart man an d El li e S ick
Bruce Lubach, PGA, serves the Colorado, Iowa, Midwest, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections as their PGA Employment Consultant. He can be reached at blubach@pgahq.com or by calling 402-261-3604.
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U CCS P G A G o lf Ma n a gem en t P r o gr a m
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719-255-3032 Check us out on the web:
www.uccs.edu/pgm www.uccspgmss.com
W h e r e a r e t h e y n ow ? Tucker Campbell: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells, CA Class of 2011
Matt Hauth: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Riverside Golf & Country Club Class of 2009
Chris Murzyn: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Colorado Golf Club, Parker, CO Class of 2008
Whittney Coon : PGA Assistant Golf Professional Lusk Municipal Golf Course, Lusk, WY Class of 2011
Ben Honaman: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Lakewood Country Club, Lakewood, CO Class of 2010
Gregory Paine: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Sea Island Golf Club, Sea Island, SC Class of 2013
Shaun Degnan: PGA Head Golf Professional Spreading Antlers Golf Course, Lamar, CO Class of 2013
D.J. Knight: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Indian Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS Class of 2009
Russell Einspahr: PGA Golf Instructor TPC@ Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, WA Class of 2013
Dillon Malcolmson: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Bayou De Siard Country Club, Moroe, LA Class of 2013
David Franks: PGA Golf Instructor Golf TEC, Woodland Hills, CA Class of 2009
Steven Mauser: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, AZ Class of 2013
Landon Grams: PGA Head Golf Professional Rolling Hills Country Club, Wichita, KS Class of 2007
Brian Morfeld: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Augusta Ranch Golf Club, Mesa, AZ Class of 2011
Matt Pickering: PGA Assistant Golf Professional Quail Dunes Golf Course, Fort Morgan, CO Class of 2008 Tristan Pitts: Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative Polo/Ralph Lauren, New York, NY Class of 2011 Brett Vanacore: Management of a Retail Golf Facility PGA Tour Super Store, Kennesaw, GA Class of 2010 Chris Williamson: Golf Manufacturer Sales Representative
Ping Golf, Inc, Colorado Section Class of 2012
Alumni Highlights
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Congratulations to the following UCCS PGA Alums for earning
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PGA Head Golf Professional Positions: PGA Head Professional David Watson with Kiva Dunes Golf Course PGA Head Professional Josh Young with Saint Johnsbury Country Club
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E x t e n d e d C lu b at t h e To p D r i l l By Chad Miller, PGA Player Development Instructor
Extended Club at the Top Drill The extended club at the top drill gives you great feedback on where the club is supposed to be at the top of the backswing. To setup this drill you will first need to create your extended club; this is accomplished by pushing an alignment rod into the shaft of a short iron via the hole in the grip
cap. Secondly, you will need references for the target line and body aim (see the clubs on the mat in the picture below). There are two goals to this drill. One keep the extended club pointed between the target line and body aim line, as shown below with the arrow, this ensures a club shaft that is on plane. Secondly, you should be able to see the extended club out of the corner of your right eye. If you can’t your backswing is too long, resulting disconnect of the arms and body.
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