2013 PROgram Magazine - May/June Issue

VOLUME 40 | ISSUE 3 | MAY/JUNE 2013

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 04 CONSIDER THIS...

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY 06 YOUR VALUED SCPGA SPONSORS

SECTION REPORT 09 3-HOUR CHALLENGE TO

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT 22 DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT IS

UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

NEIGHBORHOOD GOLF 23 TOYOTA NEIGHBORHOOD

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BENEFIT CLUBS & FOUNDATION

24 LOGICAL SEQUENCE

EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION 10 A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON

BEST PRACTICES 25 ELIMINATE THE INTIMIDATION

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

JUNIOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 26 JOIN THE SCPGA JUNIOR

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GET’S GOLF READY

NEW MEMBERS 12 WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA FAMILY

COVER STORY 14 CORNLY & WELLENSTEIN

TEACHER’S FORUM

TOUR ALUMNI TODAY

AAA NEWS 27 2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 30 FIRST TEE PROMOTIONS

TEACHING SUMMIT 16 2013 PROVIDES A PHENOMENAL

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As I continue to mature, I fear that I’m becoming an avid indoorsman.

As such, I feel a need to confess my situation and hope for support and forgiveness from my colleagues, some of whom may find themselves in a similar condition. I have many excuses for this condition, yet none really meet the test of honesty I might expect in myself. There was a time, well actually a series of prolonged moments, where my memories are quite vivid of my one iron traveling as I willed it to, or my hands performing as I expected. Now, I may be flirting recklessly with the truth when I say that in some circles I was a player. Even had a course record for a couple days (John Mason messed that up.) As I continue to age, I remind myself again and again, it isn’t too late. I had a dream once of being an A-3 before we even had that classification and I realized that great players ultimately earning that classification were not me. I admire the dream that so many of our fellow PGA Members have, and continue to accomplish. What a spectacular dream indeed and what great company to keep and to be able to call these players colleagues simply makes us all look better. There is, or will be, a moment when we all consider the stipulated round of our lives and wonder if we might have missed something, something like actually golfing more. So, lets play.

I make a commitment to join the 30% of our 1,700 Members and Apprentices who do so with great enthusiasm and skill while suggesting to the 70% club of

which I’ve been a charter member for too long that we may have lost sight and fallen victim to the notion that playing less well, is somehow a reason to not play.

Play more, play better. You can quote me on that one. It’s never too late until it is. Lets jump in together. Pro-Pro’s on a Tuesday afternoon in all Chapters again.

9 hole games. Blind draws and A, B and C players having fun and especially having fun with one another. Not all events need be a competitive, right? How about a league? Or, if you’re over 50 have fun with some of our more seasoned members.

“PLAY MORE, PLAY BETTER. YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT ONE. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE UNTIL IT IS. LETS JUMP IN TOGETHER.” They present a wonderful schedule of events for us annually. Should you be one of our 91 Women Members, besides our competitive team matches at year end, there are events all year and because girls just wanna have fun, they do. If you’re an Apprentice, Triple A is the place to be.

They have fun too, and finally if you’re me, quit making reasons to not, though some are valid, and find time for 3 holes with your staff or ask your General Manager to putt for 10 minutes or just go quietly with a bag of balls to some corner of the practice area and remember what you once loved and reintroduce yourself to that junior you once were who spent all day breathing the game. I’m in... www.scpga.com

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA

3333 Concours Street • Building 2, Suite 2100 • Ontario, CA 91764 951.845.4653 ph • 951.769.6733 fax • scpga.com THE SCPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Jeff Johnson, President - Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club Ric Moore, Vice President - Wood Ranch Golf Club John McNair, Secretary - JC Resorts Jason Taylor, Honorary President - Lorena Ochoa Golf Foundation AT-LARGE DIRECTORS David Foster, Click 4 Tee Times • Bill Hulbert, Green River Golf Club • Todd Keefer, PGA West • Tony Letendre, Newport Beach Country Club • Eric Lohman, Monarch Beach Golf Links

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INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS Susan Roll, Carlsbad Golf Center Tom Wilson, Life Member - Active USA

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES Desert: Jon Vesper, Westin Mission Hills Resort Inland Empire: Mike Pearson, Oak Valley Golf Club Metro: Scott Heyn, Black Gold Golf Club Northern: Dan Hodapp, Mountain View Golf Club San Diego: Mark Hayden, Golf Academy of America PGA GOVERNANCE DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR Bill Hulbert, Green River Golf Club - Southern California Section PGA OF AMERICA PRESIDENT Ted Bishop, Hillendale Country Club -Middle Atlantic Section SCPGA SECTION STAFF Tom Addis III, PGA, Executive Director/CEO Ext 726 • scpgata@aol.com David Myrdahl, Foundation Director Ext 733 • dmyrdahl@pgahq.com Rob Keller, Director of Competitions and Rules Ext 719 • rkeller@pgahq.com Andrew Zeller, Junior Golf Director Ext 723 • azeller@pgahq.com Sharon Curfman, Membership Ext 720 • scurfman@pgahq.com

SPONSORDIRECTORY

Breanne Lockard, Communications Ext 722 • blockard@pgahq.com Alexandra Tegels, Player Development Manager Ext 730 • ategels@pgahq.com Kristy Custer, Finance/Office Manager Ext 734 • kcuster@pgahq.com Amy Stadelman, Programs and Events Ext 732 • astadelman@pgahq.com Official Radio of the Southern California PGA

Dave Kuhn, Tournament Operations Coordinator Ext 731 • dkuhn@pgahq.com Matt Gilson, Player Development Coordinator Ext 738 • mgilson@pgahq.com Thomas Camaione, Junior Golf Coordinator Ext 728 • tcamaione@pgahq.com Max DeSpain, Junior Golf Coordinator Ext 735 • mdespain@pgahq.com Mike Mowry, Junior Tour Manager Ext 721 • mmowry@pgahq.com Christopher Gilkey, Junior Tour Manager Ext 739 • cgilkey@pgahq.com Kevin Smith, Junior Golf Development Coordinator Ext 729 • ksmith@pgahq.com Kristine Lorencz, Section Administration Ext 710 • klorencz@pgahq.com PGA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL MANAGER Nikki Gatch, PGA 760.534.1370 • ngatch@pgahq.com

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PGA EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT Ken Ferrell, PGA

The Program is produced by the Southern California PGA. 951.894.5024 • kferrell@pgahq.com The Program is distributed free to members and affiliates of the SCPGA seven times a year.

The articles and other information contained within this publication are informational and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the SCPGA. The SCPGA 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 permission of the SCPGA is prohibited.

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Teeing off together.

Your Southern California Toyota dealers and the Southern California PGA have partnered to create the Toyota Neighborhood Golf Program, which brings a golf-themed carnival, complete with equipment and golf experts, directly to Southern California communities.

So, if you see the program in your neighborhood, be sure to stop by. And when you do, be sure to ask about the 2013 Camry. With its spacious interior, advanced driving dynamics, and whisper-quiet ride, the new Camry really hits the sweet spot. See your Southern California Toyota dealer today for more details.

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SOuTHERN CAlIFORNIA PGA PRESENTS THE

3-HOUR CHALLENGE The SCPGA Foundation created the 3-Hour Challenge Program to raise funds to support the SCPGA Foundation including Junior Golf grants and scholarships and to support organizations who share our goal of growing and promoting the game of golf to Southern California youth.

• The 3-Hour Challenge is open to anyone interested in participating, including PGA Members & Apprentices, SCPGA Junior Tour Members and all non-members.

• Individuals/Teams will collect “pledges per hole” to go toward the Total Number of Holes played by the team in the 3-hour time frame on Challenge Day.

• Overall proceeds from the event will be evenly split between the SCPGA Foundation and the Challenge Team’s charity of choice.

• The SCPGA encourages EVERYONE to make a pledge no matter how big or small.

3-Hour Challenge to benefit

CLUBS & FOUNDATION

By SCPGA Executive Director and CEO, Tom Addis III, PGA SCPGA is teaming with PGA professionals and their golf facilities for the new Foundation program, 3-Hour Challenge.

Something exciting? Something exciting is always happening with the Southern California PGA! Along with recently establishing our SCPGA Jr. Tour Alumni Association, our very successful Shootout at Riviera, our Jr. Tour and our Neighborhood Golf Program, our Foundation has been very busy. Well, when you’re busy what do you do? You add another PROGRAM...

and the facilities charity!

The SCPGA Foundation supports the SCPGA Scholarship Program for students, scholarships for the youth in need to participate in our Junior Tour events, Special Olympics, First Tees in Southern California, CIF, player development activities and clinics, Youth on Course, Folds of Honor and Wounded Warriors and many more programs in Southern California.

The 3-Hour Challenge is our opportunity to help the Foundation with a fun, quick, and easy activity on the golf course - great for all of us! The SCPGA Foundation 3-Hour Challenge is fast approaching, so watch for info and we’ll watch for your participation. Thanks.

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED

Chad Bennett, PGA; Brandon Delgado, PGA; Nikki Gatch, PGA; Lawrence Gilbert; Brian Haggett, PGA; Ira Hally, PGA; Blair Harkins, PGA; Matthew Hollis, PGA; Gregory Lake, PGA; Anthony Lanza, PGA; Henry Liaw, PGA; John McCarthy, PGA; David Ramirez, PGA; Jerome Thormann III, PGA; Kevin Ulrich, PGA; Richard Valenzuela, PGA; Phillip Woods, PGA

NEWLY REGISTERED AND RE-REGISTERED APPRENTICES

Adam Baumann, Scott Bishop, Madison Butler, Nicholas Carlson, Justin Coxsey, Brennan Crooks, Steven Donar, Jeffrey Gray, Katherine Hoey, Vincent Huen, Brad Jones, Myung Kim, Yuehchih Lin, Kyle Marme, Robert Mendoza, Jonathan Olson, James Phillips, Jonathan Price, Elias Ruelas, Andrew Zeller

NEW HALF CENTURY MEMBER Eddie Langert, PGA

NEW QUARTER CENTURY MEMBERS

Rob Mehelic, PGA, Scott Simpson, PGA

DECEASED MEMBER

We lost three very special people to the game of golf: Terry McCabe, PGA, Ken Venturi, & Joe Warburton, PGA

MOVING UP

This August, the SCPGA will kick off it’s 3 - Hour Challenge, a golf marathon type activity that will challenge us by attempting as many golf holes in three hours as we can... usually in a group of four, two PGA professionals and two junior players playing quickly with golf cars and golf car drivers (caddies) to help get around the golf course quickly...

FUN, of course! An important part of the Challenge, the funds collected will be split evenly between the SCPGA Foundation and the host facilities charity of choice.

We would expect pledges by our members, friends and customers, say $1 per hole, for each player. Lets just say the group of four plays 75 holes in “3 - Hours” that’s $300 for the SCPGA Foundation www.scpga.com

A-4

John Cronly

Glenoaks Golf & Learning Center

B-1

Steve Donar

Sunset Hills Country Club

B-1

Kenneth Fann II, PGA Paso Robles Golf Club

A-1

David Hagan, PGA Citrus Club @ La Quinta Resort

A-1

David Hillman, PGA Old Ranch Country Club

A-1

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3-HOUR CHALLENGE

Tony Chavez, PGA Shadow Hills Golf Club

Henry Liaw, PGA A-1 Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

SIGN UP A TEAM TODAY! We encourage you and your facility to sign up a Challenge Team. Visit SCPGA.com or contact Amy Stadelman at astadelman@pgahq.com to get started!

Robert Mastalski, PGA Rowland Heights Golf Center

A-14

Patrick McCoy, PGA Fujikura Composites

A-9

Gary Nichols, PGA Whispering Lakes Golf Course

A-1

Shane Ponchot, PGA The Hideaway

A-4

Richard Valenzuela, PGA Blyth Municipal Golf Course

A-1

WELCOME WAGON

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A Positive Outlook on Current

Proud Sponsor of the Southern California PGA

By PGA Employment Consultant, Ken Ferrell, PGA

The month of May provided more managerial employment opportunities then I can remember in quite some time. In the first two weeks alone, there were seven CareerLinks postings while three additional positions were in the works. This is twice as many as the average month. May and June seem to start the primary hiring season in Southern California for a couple of reasons. Facilities in the San Diego, Metro, and Northern Chapter are gearing up for warmer weather, longer days, and

position or not. We will continue to see an increase in opportunities to gain employment, increase stature, additional compensation, and responsibility. We want to ensure that when an employer has employment needs, the position is filled with a PGA professional, the most highly qualified person in the industry.

CareerLinks is an award winning system, but it is at its most effectiveness when PGA members participate.

Check your profile to ensure it is up to date. You can do so by going to the employment page on PGALinks. com. Please contact me if I can provide any assistance to you in completing or changing it.

On another note, the 2012 Compensation Survey is now live and available to you on the employment page at PGALinks.com.

This is the most up to date information available for you to compare and evaluate positions, determine benefits, and increase your overall compensation.

Lastly, not much has changed in the eyes of the employers.

They want PGA professionals to be in charge. Continue to improve by utilizing the educational offerings that National and the Section provide you. Be a voice for yourself and others by letting the Section know the subjects and areas you and fellow professionals need educational assistance in. Take part in the surveys that are sent to you as well. To take a line from our National and Section Past President, Mr. Pat Reilly, “don’t just participate, be a contributor!”

Nothing pleases me more to see members and apprentices find employment or elevate their status.

I want to ensure you that I am out meeting with employers on your behalf to promote you, the PGA Professional.

Please call feel free to call anytime I can assist. (951) 894-5024

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more activity at the facility. And while the Desert Chapter is ending its season, employers start to determine what they will need for the upcoming season. Most desert employment postings will be made during the next few summer months.

If you are not receiving these postings, it is either because your CareerLinks Profile has not been completed or it does not match the employer’s requests for the position. Even if you have completed the CL Profile it is good practice to update it every six months as you gain additional education and experience or want to make other changes. Since seasonal clubs have a hiring window, your relocation preferences should change to match their hiring season. I suggest everyone complete their profile whether you are searching for a new

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Southern California

GET’S GOLF READY!

By PGA Player Development Manager, Nikki Gatch, PGA relayed to the viewers. Certainly filming the segment, and introducing someone to golf for the first time, was an enjoyable experience!

Now, how does this relate to you? Following the airing of the segment, on Thursday evening on April 11, the traffic on GetGolfReady.com in the Los Angeles market more than doubled! In a typical day, the site receives just under 250 hits (again, just in the greater LA market). After the airing of the segment in the 5pm hour, the hits were over 500!

With the increased traffic to GetGolfReady.com, if your facility is listed, you enjoyed double the exposure to your programs on April 11.

Here’s a breakdown on the 250 increased number of hits, and how that relates to incremental revenue to our facilities: 250 incremental hits x 10% conversion rate in terms of # of visitors to site that register x $99 per class $2,475 direct value from GGR Classes to facilities in LA market 250 incremental hits x 10% conversion rate in terms of # of visitors to site that register x 81% who go through GGR become occasional golfers x $942 value of occasional golfer (annual average spend rate of GGR student) $19,075 value from becoming a golfer in first year $2,475 direct value from GGR classes + $19,075 value from becoming a golfer in first year $21,550 estimated value in first year (in Los Angeles market, based on 250 hits to GetGolfReady.com)

Lani Mackay, PGA Apprentice - KABC Segment www.scpga.com

Now, whether you agree with these numbers or not, the fact is, any traffic to GetGolfReady.com is beneficial to our

Lani Mackay, PGA Apprentice - KABC Segment

industry and our facilities. And if your facility is listed on GetGolfReady.com and has programs scheduled, you will directly benefit from the traffic to the site.

The main point here is to take advantage of the national promotion (and in this case, the local promotion) Get Golf Ready is providing. The PGA of America and its Marketing and PR partners, are working tirelessly to promote the game, and worthwhile and proven successful programs such as Get Golf Ready. As a PGA Professional, you have the opportunity of utilizing this promotional push for your own benefit, as well as for your facility. Beginning this Spring, you will start to see additional promotion in non-golf media, including SportsIllustrated.com and Mens and Women’s Health Magazine websites. This is just the first push of our integrated marketing efforts behind Get Golf Ready, which includes TV, radio, digital, print advertisements and public relations across partners such as CBS, NBC, Sirius, Turner, Bleacher Report, Living Social, CNN.com, and MLB.com.

So take advantage of this push, and Get Golf Ready!

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PLAYERDEVELOPMENT

Recently, I joined Lani Mackay, PGA Apprentice at Mountaingate Country Club in Los Angeles to do a segment with KABC’s (Los Angeles) Lori Corbin to promote Get Golf Ready. The segment featured clips of Lani instructing Lori (a first time golfer, and Food & Fitness Coach correspondent), as well as one of her Get Golf Ready students (who subsequently joined Mountaingate CC as a direct result of attending Lani’s GGR classes). The segment captured all the benefits of Get Golf Ready – affordable, unintimidating, and a fun introduction to the game. The news anchor, Lori, had a great time learning about Get Golf Ready as well as her instruction from Lani.

Since we only had a short time with Lori, Lani could only offer her a shortened version of Get Golf Ready. In about an hour, Lori learned how to putt, chip, hit out of a bunker, and hit full shots on the driving range. She also was introduced to equipment, apparel, and how to drive a golf cart! These are all things that are covered with beginners during Get Golf Ready classes. The benefits of the game were discussed and introduced to Lori, and those benefits were subsequently

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Welcome to the

SOUTHERN CALIFONRIA PGA FAMILY Twenty-two new PGA members attended the May 29, 2013 orientation at the SCPGA Section Headquarters. Below includes their facility, classification, and why they became a PGA Professional.

Marcus Ahrens Mission Viejo Country Club A-8

To share my knowledge and passion for the game of golf. To actively participate and develop myself further through the PGA.

Tyler Cope

Pelican Hill Golf Club A-8

To become a respected leader, mentor, and business operator in the golf industry.

Chris Bottalla

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club A-1

The Grand Golf Club A-8

To play a role in growing the game that I love.

My main motivation for becoming a PGA Golf Professional was to grow the game of golf and to help players learn and improve.

Brandon Delgado

Nikki Gatch

Pelican Hill Golf Club A-8 To help grow the game of golf.

PGA of America A-11

NEWMEMBERS

Golf has been such an important part of my life. Attaining my PGA Membership has been the icing on the cake in this great journey. I look forward to bettering myself, my fellow golf professionals, and our great game.

Michael Griffin

Tyler Heffner

Mark Hoff

To be able to say that my career is my passion, not my job. I want to do everything possible to grow the game and help golfers reach their dreams and goals.

To continue to expand my knowledge and promote the game I love to other individuals.

I am able to call my passion my career, and do what I love day in and day out.

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club A-8

Indian Wells Country Club A-8

La Jolla Country Club A-8

Clint Kim

Joseph Kobrick

Henry Liaw

It was a great challenge to change my career to a PGA professional from computer security specialist.

The main reason I became a PGA Professional is to further my knowledge in a field I love, while promoting the game of golf so that others can gain satisfaction with their own games.

To become a leader and motivator of the game of golf.

Los Coyotes Country Club A-8

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Desert Willow Golf Resort A-8

Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon A-1

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Frank Linquist

The Madison Club A-8

To continue to learn about this awesome game, and to help others appreciate how much fun it can be.

Rancho La Quinta Country Club A-8

My motivation is to help promote and grow the game of golf so that future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we all have.

Cory McQuiddy

Pat Pohlen

To grow the game of golf and help introduce golf to kids and new golfers.

Went to golf college to pursue a career in the golf industry.

Found out I enjoyed the instruction aspect of golf. From there I decided to become a golf instructor, teaching coach and it lead me to the PGA.

The Grand Golf Club A-8

Super Sports Driving Range A-6

David Ramirez

Jeff Simon

To be part of the next generation of growing the game of golf from juniors to our seniors.

I fell in love with the game and knew instantly it had to be a part of my life.

I enjoy introducing golf to anyone who wants to learn.

Jerome Thormann

Michael Travis

Champions Club at the Retreat A-8

Getting paid for something I love...

Thats livin’ the dream.

Nick Yannotti

Oakmont Country Club A-8

To share my knowledge & passion of this game through junior golf. Being part of the SCPGA junior golf program when I was younger, PGA Professionals helped me. I want to give back as they did.

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course A-8

NEWMEMBERS

El Niguel Country Club A-8

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Stefen MacMaster

Tradition Golf Club A-1

To help others enjoy the game as much as I do.

Frank Yellam II Victoria Club A-8

I have a passion for golf and enjoy helping others improve their golf game.

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Cronly & Wellenstein prevail at Club Car

PROFESSIONAL-OFFICIAL

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he Club Car Professional-Official is one of the featured events on the Southern California PGA tournament calendar. PGA Members and Apprentices partnered up with an Official from their club, they took to the links for a day of great food, fun and amazing golf. Our host, Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, was the highlight of the day with immaculate conditions, the great staff, and the outstanding variety of amenities for all the players.

The competition is formatted with PGA Professionals using their gross score and the Officials playing to their current index in a Four-Ball Net competition. The ideal conditions on a course, that just last week hosted Local US Open Qualifying, were perfect for some great scores. John Cronly (Glen Oaks Golf & Learning Center) and his Official Lindsey Wellenstein took advantage of two net eagles (Holes 7 & 9) to offset their one bogey and shoot 61 (-11). By narrowly clipping the teams of Wade Berzas, PGA (Annandale Golf Club) and Tom Capehart, and Scott

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Club Car Professional-Official Champions - PGA Apprentice John Cronly & Lindsey Wellenstein

Shiroma, PGA (Rolling Hills Country Club) and Jon Schneider, Cronly and Wellenstein captured this year’s Club Car Professional- Official Championship.

Additionally, PGA Professional Dan Hornig (Heritage Cross) won the only Skin worth $1,000 with a birdie on 13 and Chris Gilley, PGA (SeaCliff Country Club) claimed the low PGA Professional honor with a six-under par 66.

The host and sponsors of the Club Car Professional-Official Championship make this event special. From our presenting sponsors at Club Car down the line from Capital Insurance Group

Mike Oberlander, PGA Head Professional of Ironwood CC www.scpga.com

and Golf Insurance Specialists, US Foods, Antigua, Nexbelt, Titleist and Pepsi, they all were a huge part of this year’s event and added so much to all our PGA Professionals and their Officials experience. The same can be said for the Ironwood Country Club including General Manager Josh Tanner, CCM, PGA Head Professional Mike Oberlander, their amazing staff and their extremely supportive Membership that made the day possible. Thank you all for your contribution to the 2013 Club Car Professional-Official Championship!

David Whitby, PGA, of Hacienda Golf Club

Michael Block, PGA, of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

Lindsey Wellenstein of Glen Oaks Golf & Learning Center

COVERSTORY Ironwood Country Club

Ray Coad - Ironwood CC Board Member www.scpga.com

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2013 Provides a Phenomenal Titleist Spring

TEACHING SUMMIT The Titleist Spring Teaching Summit took place on Monday, April 29 at Tustin Ranch Golf Club and was a phenomenal event! Mark Blackburn, PGA from Titleist was the presenting speaker for both the morning and afternoon session. Thank you to the SCPGA Teaching Committee and Teaching Committee Chairman Bill Hulbert, PGA for making this a successful event!

Thanks to our host facility Tustin Ranch Golf Club and their staff PGA Professionals James Spadoni - Director of Golf, Erik Horve - Director of Instruction, and Ian Mittelstaedt - Head Professional. Thank you also to our presenting sponsor Titleist and to supporting sponsors RFK Training, Sun SafeTee, SmartFlex and Pepsi. The event would not have been the same without you!

Short Game Session - Mark Blackburn, PGA

TEACHINGSUMMIT

Titleist Representatives - Fletcher Pavin, Pete Veris, Dan Gilkison, Scott Birk, Troy Denslow, Kevin Barclay & Bill Latch

Morning Session - Mark Blackburn, PGA

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PGA West Hosted a Fantastic SCPGA E-Z-GO

SUMMER MEETING

Pro-Pro Scramble Champions - Chris Starkjohann, PGA and Butch Sheehan, PGA

& Promotions and Tourism Australia, SCNS Sports Foods, Global Tour Golf, SNAG, Flightscope, Golf Buddy, Kenwood, Atlas Van Lines, Pepsi and Sun SafeTee. We also can't thank the PGA WEST staff enough for their hospitality and attention to detail thanks to PGA General Manager Todd Keefer and his entire PGA Professional staff as well as the outstanding food and beverage staff.

SUMMERMEETING

The SCPGA E-Z-GO Summer Meeting & Pro-Pro Scramble took place at the beautiful PGA West in La Quinta, CA. The team of Butch Sheehan, PGA (First Tee of Coachella) and Chris Starkjohann, PGA (Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings) posted their round containing 14 birdies, an eagle and only three pars, the resulting 56 (-16) would be good enough for a two stroke victory over Nathaniel Williams (The Plantation Golf Club) & John Shelden, PGA (Mountain View Country Club) and Ron Skayhan, PGA (Hillcrest Country Club) & Mike Mitchell, PGA (Hideaway Golf Club).

Our sincerest thanks to our invaluable sponsors and partners who participated in and supported this event including; E-Z-GO, US Foods, First Tee Travel

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PGA of America

ADDRESSES

By Bill Hulbert, PGA District 11 Director

So much has been happening back at PGA Headquarters and within the Association.

Allow me to highlight some of the key items that the Officers, Board and Staff have been addressing.

General manger for the Port 1. St.A new Lucie golf properties has been

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hired and he started his new position on June 1st. Jimmy Terry was serving as the Senior GM for PGA Tour Golf Properties at TPC San Antonio and TPC Harding Park. He will now oversee the 54 holes of Tom Fazio and Pete Dye public golf, the award winning 35-acre PGA Learning Center, the onsite PGA Museum of Golf, and the private PGA Golf Club. Jimmy joins the previously hired Superintendent Dick Gray to form a very strong leadership team.

Properties Task Force will be 2. Aformed to monitor the operations.

An extensive business and marketing analysis is being done to help determine future decisions. now the greens at the Country 3.Right Club are being rebuilt. They are the original playing surfaces and were badly in need of renovation.

PGA is searching for a Chief 4. The Financial Officer. In concert

with RSR Partners Pete Bevacqua, Darrell Crall ,and Christine Garrity are overseeing the process. the time you are reading this the 5. By USGA and the R and A will have made their announcement about the proposed anchoring ban. President Ted Bishop will address this issue with the Board and set a course of guidance. for the new Drive, 6. Registration Chip and Putt competition closed

at the end of April. Entries overall were strong except with girls. While the first

year markets were limited the PGA, USGA and Augusta National have already begun work to create an expansion model for 2014 that will include all 41 Sections.

Officers and Board will hold 7.The our Summer Board meeting this

month at Sun River Resort in Oregon, in conjunction with this year’s PNC. Our agenda will be very full and it will include a look at the first draft of a new and improved Strategic Plan.

Please send me your comments, concerns, and ideas for anything PGA. I can be reached at bhulbert@pga.com or 714-3107375.

Have a great start to the summer and promote the game we all love so much!

Best regards, Bill ANNIKA SORENSTAM BECOMES PGA OF AMERICA MEMBER Ten-time LPGA major winner and World Golf Hall of Fame Member Annika Sorenstam has elected to join The PGA of America as a member of the North Florida PGA Section. Sorenstam, who has lifetime eligibility to become a PGA member based on her major championship victories and participation in the Solheim Cup, was formally elected to PGA membership on April 19, 2013. Sorenstam’s decision to pursue PGA membership is part of her passion for growing the game and promoting the health and wellness benefits of golf. “I am excited to elevate my relationship with the North Florida PGA Section and its 1,500 Professionals, who work so diligently to promote and teach the game,” said Sorenstam. “The PGA of America is delighted to welcome Annika Sorenstam to the ranks of PGA membership,” said PGA President Ted Bishop. “Annika’s commitment to giving back to the game has been evident for years, and I am very pleased that the North Florida PGA Section has developed and nurtured such a strong working relationship with her. Annika is truly one of golf ’s great ambassadors and trendsetters.” www.scpga.com

SCPGA Launches Play with the

PGA PROFESSIONAL

Donʼt become a skin cancer statistic.

By Andrew Zeller, SCPGA Junior Golf Director

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Follow our Sun SafeTee Tips and “Cover Up Before You Tee It Up ” TM

Cover up with...

• Sunscreen with SPF of 30+ and UVA/UVB Protection • Clothing is your best rotection in the sun • Cover Up with a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses

Donʼt forget to...

• Stay well hydrated • See a dermatologist annually - more often if you have a history of sun damage • Teach students sun protection by example on the golf course

JUNIORGOLF

The Southern California PGA is excited to have kicked off the “Play with the PGA Pro” program starting in June.

The SCPGA feels it is vital to focus on creating relationships between our PGA professionals and the future of the game of golf. “Play with the PGA Pro” will be one program where the SCPGA Foundation will be working hard to make that goal a reality.

The SCPGA “Play with the PGA Pro” program will provide SCPGA Junior Tour members the opportunity to play a round of golf with select PGA professionals and one SCPGA staff member. PGA professionals are seen as role models for young golfers throughout the country.

The SCPGA “Play with the PGA Pro” will be able to give the SCPGA Junior Tour a direct connection with the experts Eric Lohman, PGA General Manager of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Ameer Bahhur, Andrew Fernandes of the game of golf.

The SCPGA will select Junior Tour members, based on a number of different criteria, to participate in the program.

The Southern California PGA is rewarding players not only on their playing ability but also on their position on the SCPGA Player of the Year points list, overall character, Wade Berzas, PGA Head Professional of Annandale Golf Club, Everett Najera, Sophia Chen community personal level to all SCPGA Junior Tour involvement, future aspirations, members and supporters via the SCPGA’s commitment to the SCPGA, G.P.A and communication outlets. more. Selected juniors will be rewarded The Southern California PGA Section by playing at great golf courses with the has already been able to secure a dozen host PGA Professional. golf courses to participate this summer.

Along with rewarding specific juniors, The “Play with the PGA Pro” program the SCPGA “Play with the PGA Pro” will no doubtedly continue to grow and program will be a great way to highlight help create a mentorship relationship the host courses and professionals. A between our junior participates and our SCPGA Junior Tour staff member will be PGA professionals. Make sure to look on-site to facilitate the connections, take for updates and features regarding “Play pictures, and document the experience with the PGA Pro” in future PROgram of the participants. These host courses Magazines, SCPGA Member2Member, the and individuals will be introduced on a SCPGA Foundation Newsletter, and more.

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2nd Annual Patriot Professional-Amateur was once again a

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The SCPGA raised $28,600 for the Folds of Honor Foundation from the tournament and the silent / live auctions. Thank you to all of the PGA Professionals who participated and brought a team to this year’s event. Special thanks to the 26 military members who played as part of each team and a big thank you to Major Ed Pulido and Tony Biata, PGA for attending and inspiring us all. The beautiful Toscana CC hosted once again and our sincere appreciation to PGA General Manager Paul Levy, PGA Director of Golf David Craig, PGA Head Professional Brad Graff, PGA, 1st Assistant Melissa Keller and their entire staff for their special efforts.

Thank you also to Citizen’s Business Bank for sponsoring the event. Please consider brining a team to the 3rd Annual in 2014 and supporting the spouses and children of our Veterans injured or lost in action. It will be the most worthwhile tournament you ever play in.

2013 Patriot Professional - Amateur Championship at Toscana Country Club

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Major Ed Pulido & Bill Hulbert, Patriot Pro-Am Chairman

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Drive, Chip & Putt is underway throughout

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

DRIVECHIP & PUTT

In an effort to promote interest and participation in the game of golf, the Masters Tournament Foundation, United States Golf Association (USGA) and The PGA of America announced the creation of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition that will conclude at Augusta National Golf Club in 2014.

1,600 boys and girls are participating in the local qualifying throughout the Southern California region for the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship. Golf courses hosting local qualifying include: Alhambra Golf Course hosted by PGA Director of Golf Jerry Wisz, Black Gold Golf Club hosted by PGA General Manager Scott Heyn, Classic Club host

by PGA General Manager Greg Rubino, Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon hosted by PGA General Manager Brad Stormon, Empire Lakes Golf Course hosted by PGA Director of Instruction Mike Marcum, Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club hosted by PGA General Manager Jeff Johnson, Palm Desert Golf Academy hosted by PGA Director of Golf Darrell Souza, Wood Ranch Golf Club hosted by PGA Head Professional Ric Moore, Carlsbad Golf Center, hosted

by PGA Owner Susan Roll and Stadium Golf Center hosted by PGA Owner Barry Mahlberg.

Palm Desert Golf Academy

Of the four age brackets, 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 4-15, the top two boys and top two girls in each age bracket move on to the regional qualifying on August 17 at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.

At the regional level, the participants will compete and the top boy and top girl in their age bracket will travel next year to Augusta National Golf Club at the Masters Championship.

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Toyota Neighborhood Golf

REACHES MORE

By Alexandra Tegels, SCPGA Player Development Manager

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sharing our passion for the game of golf.

While we can help identify new golfers, we need assistance helping them take the next step and becoming involved in the game of golf. One of the most important ways to do that is by forging a relationship with the student at a Toyota Neighborhood Golf event. Come out and teach at an event and see what they are all about. You will gain new customers and gain MSR credits along the way! Contact Alexandra Tegels ategels@pgahq.com for more information.

HOSTED AT DEBELL CLUB DeBell Golf Club hosted the 2013 “Get Golf Ready” a fun, easy and affordable way for adults to get into the game of golf in just five lessons. DeBell hosted Get Golf Ready April 9th - May 7th as well as a Get Golf Ready for Women, April 11th - May 9th. The course also continued on with Get Golf Ready 2 classes in May for those who wished to continue strengthening their golf game.

Get Golf Ready, now in its fifth year, is designed to bring adults into the game in a fast, fun, affordable manner. It targets the millions of adults in the United States who have never played golf or who have minimal experience in the game.

Get Golf Ready offers five lessons that concentrate on basic skills, instruction and information on the Rules of golf, etiquette and values. Participants learned techniques regarding chipping and putting, full swing and bunker play, as well as the fundamental guidelines of use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course.

Most facilities offer the program for an affordable $99, although price varies by facility.

More than 142, 700 students have participated in Get Golf Ready programs during the past four years.

More students are participating in GGR and are enjoying the game as a result. In 2012, reporting facilities averaged 35.2 students. East Potomac Golf Course in Washington D.C. graduated a recordsetting 1,083 Get Golf Ready students.

Playing golf provides more than just a fun way to spend an afternoon; it is an enjoyable way to improve overall health.

While being outside and enjoying the sunshine and serene landscape, a golfer will have a healthier state of well- being.

Playing a round of golf also burns calories and rejuvenates the mind through one of the best forms of moderate aerobic activity- walking. Researchers have found that walking 18- holes can meet the daily recommendation of 10,000 steps (five miles) per day and burn approximately 2,000 calories when carrying clubs.

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NEIGHBORHOODGOLF

The SCPGA Toyota Neighborhood Golf program has been expanding its programming to reach more new and existing golfers all the time. Most weekends, and some weekdays, the SCPGA Player Development staff spends time teaching the game of golf at every event conceivable.

Our most recent drive has been to go after an adult audience by attending health expos at local Southern California businesses and even a property management expo. We have been finding that many of the adults at these events have played golf before but rarely, and usually for work. They are often interested in learning more but don’t know how to start. At an event we further pique their interest and provide them with information to guide them. We offer them brochures and flyers on the multitude of options for getting started.

We encourage them to call their local golf facility to get information on individual or group lessons, we explain Get Golf Ready and its great success.

Additionally, we have had many women remark that they feel the need to learn because all their male coworkers are out on the links. They have the initial inkling that it will be good for their career but just need that little nudge to get started.

We encourage them to go out with some of their coworkers or friends and have fun!

The most important part to all of this is our PGA Professionals and

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Logical

SEQUENCE

By Billy McKinney, PGA Teaching Professional at Marbella Golf and Country Club Last month I had the opportunity at the Golf Industry Business Summit to talk about why I use Bobby Clampett’s Impact Zone Golf System to help people of all skill levels. Being naturally attracted to the wisdom of logical steps, it seems to put my mind at ease while also creating solid contact right away regardless of the golfer’s kinematic sequencing.

It’s a “one-thing-begets-another thing.

If you can create a Flat Wrist, you can much more easily create a Forward Swing Bottom. If you Load Lag, you can much more easily Lag the Load.

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all seen amateur kibbutz sessions from a well-meaning friend, relative, or even a stranger out on the driving range. Can you honestly say you have ever seen or heard one useful bit of coaching advice from this population even once? But for those of us who are educated in the finer nuance of golf skill acquisition who know there is a logical sequence of events that cause a ball to behave reliably, also need to know the logical set of rules that win over the skeptical do-it-yourselfers, curmudgeons, penny-pinchers, and the pathologically shy.

First off, your smiling happy face obviously needs to be seen around your facility. We are golf professionals, after all.

Life could be worse. Everyone should be able to tell that you are the professional by your clothing, golf bag, ability to strike a ball with authority, your body language, and your words. If you don’t have these things down yet, find at least one mentor who will be honest with you and help you. The SCPGA has hundreds of experienced professionals who will be happy to help you sharpen your professional image and service.

Step two is that you need to be seen giving lessons to people of various levels. If you only have kids, you’ll be put right into a pigeonhole…and if you have enough junior clients, then that’s a good place to be (sign me up for that program!). Keep them signed up all year or in seasonal programs. If not kids, keep in mind that we’re all kids at heart and you are helping adults connect with their inner child too. If you are new to the business, invite your friends to come take lessons for free so that you have some activity for potential clients to recognize.

Step three, be pro-active by greeting the people you’d like to add as clientele.

Greet everyone authentically, in fact--you never know who has friends or relatives they might send to you just because you are a nice person. Golf attracts a lot of introverts who would

“KEEP UPGRADING YOURSELF & YOUR SERVICES. EVERYONE WILL RECOGNIZE IT & MOST WILL BE APPRECIATIVE OF YOUR PASSION FOR YOUR CRAFT.” the appropriate club head Path, your effective execution of all these factors will be more likely and your improvement would be more of a linear process than a haphazard one.

This got me to thinking about the logical process for other interactions, especially in the sales process. If someone is referred to you, there is no real negotiation process. They come in believing in you and you get to go to work on their improvement ASAP. But the majority of people you’ll see at your place of work will be automatically skeptical of your skills--you’ll be lumped into the group of people who believe they can help everyone’s swing because of the fact that they’ve seen it on TV, read a magazine, or gotten a ball in the air themselves.

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never talk to you unless you broke the ice first. Body language is so important here.

There is such a thing as a “Duchenne Smile”, which is an authentic smile which includes the muscles around your eyes.

Everyone can tell a fake smile. Make yourself a student of body language and of some of the great sales books. I used to read about 10 golf books a year and maybe one or two business books. Now it’s the opposite.

Step four is to offer some clinics about subjects you know everyone will find interesting--green reading, bunker play, and of course, power. These clinics are an audition for you to gain clients.

Make sure to have a ‘call-to-action’ by telling them that you are available for lessons or better yet, a coaching program consisting of 10 hours, 20 hours, or even a season or year! Raving fans are great assets to have in your life. Give everyone service that is over-and-beyond what they’d expected. This includes extra time, on-course coaching, occasional emailing of their swing videos along with some personalized instruction and inspirational writing. Ask yourself what your service would look like if a 5-star organization designed and ran it.

How about if Disney ran your lesson business? Would it be any better? It would certainly be extremely focused on giving great guest experiences--which should be right at the top of our job descriptions.

Keep upgrading yourself and your services. Everyone will recognize it and most will be appreciative of your passion for your craft. Keep in mind, we are in the business of making people’s lives better.

Run your business with professional pride, creativity, and a logical sequence that actually keeps your golfers on track and making steady progress.

BILLY MCKINNEY CADDIES AT THE 2012 MASTERS

Billy McKinney caddies for 91 year old Jack Fleck at the par 3 tournament at the Masters. www.scpga.com

Eliminate the

INTIMIDATION FACTOR Lloyd Porter is the PGA head professional at Oaks North Golf Course in San Diego, Calif.

Porter speaks on the importance of eliminating the intimidation factor. At Oaks North, we offer classes using the Get Golf Ready curriculum under the name Intro2Golf. With our

overwhelm them.

Lloyd Porter then speaks on the business impact of eliminating the intimidation factor: More than 4,000 people have been part of our introductory instruction offerings since 2009, and that drives everything from instruction income to golf shop sales. We encourage our Intro2Golf students to arrive early and stay late for casual conversations.

Many new golfers have more questions with the logistics of playing golf than the swing itself, and they prefer to get

large practice range and an executive course with 27 holes, it’s a great place to learn the game. We have a lot of capacity for practicing and getting new players on the course. And our executive layout is inviting for a new player. I think most courses should have special tees for beginners, turning the course into an executive-type course. New players are often scared to death of the course, and playing from shorter tees helps overcome that fear. There shouldn’t be a stigma about playing golf from a shorter distance, and starting new players with the mindset of playing a shorter course will help in that regard.

You want to get new players on the course so they can feel what it’s like to be out on the course, and to see how beautiful it is. But you don’t want to

answers before they get on the course. If you can answer questions such as “How do I tee the ball up?” or “Is it OK to use the practice range before I play?” and make the game less threatening, then you stand a good chance of keeping those players at your facility when they become regular golfers.

“MANY NEW GOLFERS HAVE MORE QUESTIONS WITH THE LOGISTICS OF PLAYING GOLF THAN THE SWING ITSELF, AND THEY PREFER TO GET ANSWERS BEFORE THEY GET ON THE COURSE.”

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By: Robin Shelton, PGA Encouragement and affirmation is an incredible gift that we can share with other people. One of the best ways to encourage is to speak about what could be.

I was connecting with a friend recently who told me “I heard you speak and I thought it was really good. I can see you making a big impact in…” He had inspired me to pursue a passion that was developing inside of me. He went on to affirm and encourage me. I left that conversation feeling inspired, and thankful that I had someone who cared and told me what could be.

Later that month, I made a new acquaintance and after a brief conversation he said “I can’t believe it took you that long…” All he did was state the obvious and it did nothing for me.

Superficial relationships state the obvious and talk about what is or what was. You don’t walk away from those encounters feeling better or more motivated. If you’re anything like me you tend to see your own shortcomings and flaws. When someone goes beyond the obvious and past the current it energizes your spirit.

One way to have deep and meaningful relationships is to see special talents and encourage potential. The power of your words is an incredible way to encourage others. Some of the most powerful phrases such as “What I see in you is…” or “Do you know you are really good at…” or “You have the gift of…” or ”Have you ever thought about…” or “You can make a difference in…”

As an aspiring Golf Professional, Jeremy Clevenger, PGA, said to me “I’m not sure what your future holds, but I know you will be an effective leader.

You’ll be able to impact people.” I have never forgotten those words, and they are a reminder of what can be. Years later, Gerald Sharon would said “Have you ever thought about your gift of…” and it changed me.

We all need people in our lives who see what we don’t see and help build us into something greater. Look at another person and see their unique talents and distinctive gifts and recognize their potential. Look not at what is, but see what could be to encourage and affirm that person.

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BESTPRACTICES

“YOU WANT TO GET NEW PLAYERS ON THE COURSE SO THEY CAN FEEL WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE OUT ON THE COURSE, AND TO SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS.”

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2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS March 21

AAA Sweep 2 - Stroke Play Championship Lomas Santa Fe TPS Championship Head Professional - Phil Machamer, PGA CHAMPION: Blair Harkins, 70

May 28

AAA Sweep 3 - Stroke Play Championship Desert Falls Country Club General Manager - Timothy Skogen, PGA CHAMPION: Matthew Tom, 67

June 13

AAA Sweep 4 - Pinehurst Championship Rolling Hills Country Club Head Professional - Jason Stock, PGA CHAMPIONS: Kenny Pigman/Andrew Alderdice, 65 Dean Tonneslan/Thomas Chu, 65

July 29

AAA Match Play Championship Sandpiper Country Club General Manager - D.J. Limardi, PGA National Car Rental Assistant Championship Journey at Pechanga Director of Golf - Scott Mallory, PGA

August 22

AAA Sweep 5 - AAA Stroke Play Championship South Hills Country Club Director of Golf - Michael Jack, PGA

October 3

AAA Championship TBD

October 28-30

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AAA Sweep 1 - Four-Ball Championship Oak Valley Golf Club Director of Golf - Mike Pearson, PGA CHAMPIONS: Mark Lamb/Henry Liaw, 66 Ira Hally/Brett Mormann, 66 Kenny Pigman/Michael Drake, 66

North South Cup Matches Hosted by Northern California Saddlecreek Golf Club

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“At RFK Training, we take our athletes and first make sure they move well, and we build a base for strength and power, and finally we address the physical skills are need to build great rotary athletes and golfers.”

One of Roy Khoury’s best subjects is the junior golfer. Roy believes in taking the emphasis off golf itself, and instead focuses on building a better athlete.

“Most kids specialize too soon into a singular sport and sometimes miss out on developmental periods of movement, coordination and strength. So I like to reinforce and train the athlete to develop a strong fundamental base of movement, strength and skill in the gym. Once you have established that athletic base, you can bring it back to golf and you will see increased performance and decreased risk of injury” says Khoury.

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AUSTRALIA’S GREAT BARRIER REEF STATE PART 3 OF FIRST TEE TRAVEL’S GOLF IN AUSTRALIA SERIES Australia’s enormous state of Queensland makes up 22.5% of this continent with over 2,000 miles of coastline. This is Australia’s tropical playground, home to the country’s best resort courses. Think of Queensland as Australia’s version of Florida and the Caribbean combined. Weather is generally warm to hot, with summer humidity and mild winters. Greg Norman and Jason Day are “banana benders”, as Queenslanders are teasingly called by other Australians. These four Queensland courses merit consideration for your club’s group tour Downunder: Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club – The Links at Port Douglas Palmer Sea Reef is arguably north Queensland’s premier course; a tropical links layout fairly open off the tee, with water hazards and jungle to punish an errant drive. Resident crocodiles will punish players determined to wade into creeks and ponds. The 6700 yard layout was designed by the esteemed British firm of Thompson, Wolveridge and Perrett. Careful club selection is required approaching Sea Temple’s large multi-tiered greens or one pays the price of making a blind putt, especially on the dramatic slopes of the 1st and 10th holes.

The beautiful town of Port Douglas is surrounded by jungle-covered mountains and miles of sandy beaches.

Two incredible World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest are easily accessible. A Quicksilver high speed catamaran cruise to the clear waters of the outer Great Barrier Reef is a “must do” here. Equally enjoyable is a day excursion to the artsy village of Kuranda via the Skyrail Gondola, over the rainforest canopy.

Hamilton Island Golf Club – on Dent Island, Whitsunday Passage There are 72 gorgeous islands in the Whitsunday Passage, located 200 miles south of Cairns. Imagine Puget Sound gone tropical. This is a visually stunning part of Australia, with world class yachting waters and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is

the principal resort here, offering stylish accommodation and its own marina.

Beatle George Harrison kept a home here. This 6,695 yard track was designed

by Peter Thompson, five time winner of the British Open. The Hamilton Island Golf Club is actually on nearby Dent Island, a short boat ride from Hamilton Island Resort. It’s the only island golf layout in Australia, ranked in the country’s top 100 courses.

Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club – Sunshine Coast Ninety minutes drive from Brisbane Airport is the Sunshine Coast and beautiful seaside resort town of Noosa Heads. Adam Scott, 2013 Masters Champion lives nearby. Adam is the resident pro and course record holder at this par 72 Arnold Palmer Signature layout. Sanctuary Cove is beautifully merged into century old cabbage palms, paperbark trees and mature pines. There is a tremendous sense of space, playing in the middle of an Antipodean forest with a “mob” of kangaroos acting as your gallery. Humpback whales are plentiful in offshore waters May through September.

Great course, great photo opportunities!

Royal Pines Golf Club – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast South of Brisbane the Gold Coast is truly Australia’s vacation playground.

This substantial community, with its flat landscape and many waterways, looks and feels like south Florida without the Latin accent. Surfing and the Aussie beach lifestyle predominate. Royal Pines offers two 18 hole championship par 72 courses and a 333 room resort hotel with all the bells and whistles. The Gold Course was designed by Japanese architect Tomijiro Maruyama in the tradition of Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 7,360 yard East Course is home to the Australian Ladies Masters. Prevailing southeasterly ocean winds are very much a factor on both tracks due to the flat Gold Coast terrain.

Call Paula at First Tee Travel and Promotions to plan your dream tour Downunder: 1-800-422-5052 or email firsttee@allpars.com www.scpga.com

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Drive, Chip and Putt

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In an effort to promote interest and participation in the game of golf, the Masters Tournament Foundation, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America announced Monday the creation of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition that will conclude at Augusta National Golf Club in 2014.

Participants in the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will advance through local and regional qualifiers conducted throughout the United States. Competitors will be comprised of boys and girls ages 7-15, and they will compete in separate divisions in four age categories. The regional champions in each of the boys and girls divisions from the four age categories will advance to the finals to be held at Augusta National the Sunday before the Masters Tournament, April 6, 2014. The Championship finals will be produced and broadcast by Golf Channel.

“Generations of players have been inspired by the dream of sinking a winning putt on the 18th green at Augusta National,” said Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament Foundation. “Now an exciting opportunity exists to make that dream a reality. I am confident that our collective efforts with the USGA and The PGA of America will showcase the talents of kids who already play this game and motivate others to give the sport a try.”

Said Glen Nager, President of the USGA: “Among our many responsibilities as a governing body is finding creative ways to make the game more accessible to our nation’s young people. The Drive, PROGRAM MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE 2013

Chip and Putt Championship is an exciting new opportunity to fulfill this role, and together with our partners at the Masters Tournament Foundation and The PGA of America, we look forward to leading its long-term success.”

“The game of golf is built on several fundamental skills, which our 27,000 PGA Professionals around the country teach players of all ages every day,” said Ted Bishop, President of The PGA of America. “The ability to successfully drive, chip and putt a golf ball are some of the basics to the enjoyment of the sport, and we believe this competition will motivate young players to work hard, practice these principle skills and learn to make golf a game of a lifetime.”

For more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, please visit www.DriveChipandPutt.com.

Aliso Viejo Country Club Superintendent elected president of GCSA of Southern California

Aliso Viejo Country Club Superintendent Shane Roth was recently elected president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Southern California (GCSASC) at the association’s annual meeting held at TPC Valencia.

Roth, a Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Class A member, was previously serving as vice president of the GCSASC. A graduate of Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Plant and Soil Science, Roth has been at Aliso Viejo since 2008 where he oversees maintenance operations for the 18-hole private facility located in Orange County. He has 14 years of experience in the golf industry including maintenance operations at four PGA Tour events as well as involvement with the construction of a Tournament Players Club (TPC) facility.

The remainder of the GCSASC board includes Nathan Radwick; superintendent at Malibu Golf Club who will serve as vice president, Kurt

Desiderio; superintendent at Saticoy Country Club who will serve as secretary/ treasurer, past president D.J. Ahlstrand; superintendent at Mile Square Golf Club, John Hardin; superintendent at Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club, Nick Koning; superintendent at El Prado Golf Course, Sean Moore; superintendent at TPC Valencia and Mike Williams; superintendent at Whittier Narrows Golf Course.

The GCSASC’s mission is to promote and develop the interests of Golf Course Superintendents through the gathering, dissemination of information, and the development of ethical standards for the profession. For more information on the association, visit the website at californiagcsa.org/southern-california.

EWGA EVENTS

In the last issue I summarized why PGA pros should get to know EWGA, and how we can help you grow business at your course. This issue focuses on how course tournament directors can help EWGA event organizers help you. We want our relationship to be a win-win.

We are both amateurs and volunteers – two words that mean we don’t get paid for organizing events, so please be responsive when we call. Example: over the last 4 weeks, I tried to book 2 events for later this year. After a combined 8 phone calls and 2 emails, to 2 courses, leaving detailed messages as to the dates we wanted, number of players, etc., I’m still waiting for contracts, so I can send a deposit!

Also, many courses have a “tournament” add-on, charging $8 - $15 pp above full rack rate for the privilege of having 16-40 pre-paid, guaranteed tee times. How do I explain this to my players, when we are bombarded daily with online offers at greatly discounted fees at the same courses charging us a premium? We volunteers organize the event, market it, sell the spots & pay you in advance. Why an add-on? www.scpga.com

Randy: Thank you for the question, I truly understand your chagrin! Fortunately, there are two Rules Decisions which justify each ruling. First, in your scenario, Decision 27/10 Player Unable to Distinguish His Ball from Another Ball covers it quite well and explains that “Since neither player could identify a ball as his ball, both balls were lost – see Def lost ball.”

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In Byron’s case, Decision 27/11 Provisional Ball Not Distinguishable from Original Ball – A player entitled to play a provisional ball from the tee plays it into the same area as his original ball. The balls have identical markings and the player cannot distinguish between them (there are various situations and solutions which are based on equity Rule 1-4). Situation 3: One ball is found in bounds and the other ball is lost or is found out of bounds. Solution 3: The ball in bounds must be presumed to be the provisional ball.

Randy, this should not only answer your question but also remind you how important, and useful, the suggestions provided in the Rules of Golf are.

RR: Ron, each year our club entertains a very competitive golf event. Our club plays against another club which is located within a mile of our course and is becoming the event of the year for our two clubs. Our exciting event is held on two days with the first day being Best Ball, and the 2nd day is individual Match Play. I received a penalty on the 2nd day which I do not understand. I should not have received a penalty on the last day and worse yet, it cost us the coveted perpetual trophy. On the 2nd hole of the last day I helped my partner in reading his line of putt.

My opponent said, “That cost you the hole” and our PGA professional, agreed with this ruling. I protested, but the penalty cost me the hole.

Later, on I lost the match 2 down with 1 hole to play. I thought I could give advice to my partner.

The Rule book says I can give advice to my partner… what does my PGA Professional know that I don’t?

Sam: I am sure this will not make you feel any better, but I doubt that you cost your team the trophy. I can assist you in your understanding of this situation, and the Loss of hole penalty.

Rule 8-1a. “During a stipulated

round, a player must not: a. give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his partner” The answer to your question is covered in the “Definitions” in the rule book. First, your 1st day format was not “Best Ball” but is called Four-Ball Match Play. There is a special Rule for this format, Rule 30. The definition of Four-Ball Match Play is, “A match in which two players play their better ball against the better ball of two other players.”

In this format you do have a partner, and you may give advice, such as club choice and line of putt, etc.

On the second day, your format is “Singles Match Play, “Single: A match in which one player plays against another player.” In this format you have no partner even though you happen to be playing with another singles match in you group. In a “perfect” world a singles match should have just one singles match in each group, that is, only two players competing in the grouping. However, the reality is, for many golf courses, they do not have space available for only two players to play their match, thus they group two singles matches (4 players) together to save space on the course.

Remember, although you are playing with one of your team members, you cannot give advice, to him, such as reading the line of his putts Also, if your team mate asks, you for advice, he would be penalized. I always suggest in this type of event, everyone involved is cautioned on the first tee or in their written “Conditions of the Competitions” of these important factors in a Ryder Cup type of Competition. An important suggestion, be sure and take some time to understand the Definitions, a most vital part of the Rules of Golf.

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RO: I am a Toyota Tour Cup Member and my question involves USGA Rule 6-5. BALL & the Lost Ball definition. Rule 6-5 states each player should put an identification mark on his ball and lost ball item a. requires a ball be found or identified as his by the player. . . I am familiar with this information because the last time I hit an errant tee shot into an adjoining fairway, a player on that hole was playing the same brand and number golf ball I was and neither of us had put an identification mark on our ball and the Rules Official showed us the Rules to assure us we both had “lost balls.” Therefore, I am wondering why this was not the case for my fellow competitor, Bryon, in the Lost Canyons Toyota Tour Cup event?

On the 15th hole, Bryon hooked into the deep brush, provisional was on the same line, the next provisional was blocked into the lateral water hazard and followed by another “provisional” in the lateral before he could be told it was a lateral water hazard. Going forward, Bryon finds one of his unmarked balls in the left rough.

Evidently, when our starter, Mr. DeSpain, reminded us to put an identification mark on our ball, Bryon assumed the Tour Cup logo was sufficient. Upon confirming the ball was Bryon’s, the Official instructed Bryon the Rules allowing him to consider the ball his provisional and he would be playing his fourth stroke.

Did the Rules Official make the right decision, and if so, why was the decision different than mine?

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2013 SCPGA Tournament Guide Aggregates: The Farmers Insurance Open and Northern Trust Open Club Car Aggregates are our Section Qualifiers for the one (1) Member spot into each of these PGA TOUR events. The events are open to Members only and have a maximum field size of 84 players. The purse on these generally ranges from $8,000 - $8,600. The top five Aggregate scores for the Aggregates earn a bonus payout listed on the Tournament Information Page. | Entry Fee: $150 Chapter Challenge: The Top seven Members, three Seniors, Apprentice and Woman from each Chapter are invited to represent their team in the Chapter Challenge at Pelican Hill Golf Resort. There is a $3,000 purse ($250 per player on the winning team) and the coveted title for the Chapter to be engraved on the perpetual trophy. | Entry Fee: $0 TPS Series: The TPS Series is returning to its original format in 2013. Instead of just the TPS Championship, there will be three TPS Series events with all three being 36-hole stroke play events contested in one day. Added money is limited. Purse will be approximately $10,000 for each 84 player field. | Entry Fee: $180 Four-Ball Championship: 18-hole Four-Ball stroke play Championship. Event includes lunch and purse of approximately $9,000-$10,000. | Site: Steele Canyon GC | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $250 Senior-Junior Championship: Another 18-hole Four-Ball stroke play event this time partnering one PGA Professional or Apprentice under 50 years of age with another PGA Professional or Apprentice aged 50 years or more. This is a great mix of camaraderie and competition. Event includes lunch after play and is presented by YAMAHA Golf Cars and allows the purse to be around $10,000 | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $220 Grand Slam Championship: This fun format pairs two partners together for a trifecta of team formats played over 18 holes. The three formats (Pinehurst, Four-Ball & Scramble) are all played for six holes (Holes 1-6, 7-12 & 13-18). This is a fun event with a lunch portion included. Full field purse can reach in excess of $9000 | Site: Black Gold Golf Club | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $240 Pro-Official: This is a premier event of the Southern California PGA that pairs a PGA Professional or Apprentice with an Official from their club (Officer of the Board, Board Member, etc…) in a Four-Ball Net format. This is a showcase event with a fantastic lunch before play, beverages, and hosted bar & hors d’ouevres following play. The Officials play for a small prize fund ($1500-$2000) and the PGA Professionals have a $1000-$1500 Skins Game. This event focuses on the relationship of the PGA Professional and decision makers at the facility. | Site: Ironwood Country Club | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $150 Summer Meeting & Pro-Pro Scramble: A two-player scramble following the Summer Meeting. This is a fun networking event that also provides a solid purse for players to compete for. Includes lunch and the purse is generally around $10,000 | Site: PGA West – Palmer Private | Max Field Size: 128 | Team Entry Fee: $160 Pro-Junior: A two-player team with a PGA Professional or Apprentice and a junior golfer of their choosing (boy or girl).

Players compete in a Four-Ball competition and juniors are allowed to play tees commensurate with their age. This is a great, fun event focused on the juniors having a great experience. There is no Professional purse. | Site: Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $60

Pro-Scratch: A two-player team consisting of a PGA Professional and either their Club Champion or other accomplished Amateur from their club (see eligibility restrictions on the Tournament Page). Four-Ball format played over 18 holes that includes a nice lunch feature following play and a split purse for Pro’s and Am’s (gift certificates) that totals around $7500+ | Site: Annandale Golf Club | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $250 California State Open: The California State Open is a 156 player field of outstanding PGA Professionals, Mini-Tour Professionals, Major Tour Professionals and only the best Amateurs. Entry guidelines allow for Exemptions to qualified individuals as well as a qualifying avenue for any interested parties. PGA Members have a deep discount of entry and Apprentices receive a lesser discount for entry. This 72-hole Championship has been won by the likes of Walter Hagen, and more recently Jason Gore, and will once again be a purse of around $90,000. See the Tournament Page for all eligibility and registration guidelines. | Site: Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon – Champions Course Match Play Championship: The Match Play Championship is one of the Southern California PGA’s most prestigious tournaments. This year, qualifiers will be held in conjunction with two TPS Series events to determine the field of 16 participants that will compete for the title of Match Play Champion and gain access to the following years Web.com Tour event in Southern California (if one is conducted). With 60 Qualifiers, purse would project around $6,000. | Max Qualifier Fields: 84 | Entry Fee: $60 Southern California PGA Assistant Championship: This is the Section Championship for our Assistant’s (A-8) and Apprentices in the Southern California PGA. It is also how to gain entry into the National PGA Assistant Championship. The registration is through PGA National and will be available online later this year (usually early June) by visiting the Tournament Page or www.pgatournaments.com | Site: The Journey at Pechanga Southern California PGA Senior Professional Championship (Senior Section Championship): The Senior Section Championship is for all players 50 and older as of first day of the Championship. There are two separate registrations for this event. 1) To be eligible for the National Senior PGA Professional, players must register with National (www. pgatournaments.com) 2) To be eligible to compete for the Southern California PGA Senior Professional Championship purse, players must register through the Section (Bluegolf Tournament Page or paper entry). Players have the option of registering for only one of the registrations or both. Purse is paid out to the Overall Top 3, and top third of each Age Division in the field. | Site: Eagle Falls GC | National and Section Entries: Separate Fees Southern California PGA Professional Championship (Section Championship): The Section Championship is for all eligible Class A Members of the Southern California PGA. This is the signature tournament of the year and includes 54 holes (cut to low 60+ties after 36 holes) at some of the best facilities in Southern California. Thanks to tremendous sponsor support, this event can have a purse in excess of $90,000! Entries are taken through PGA National only (www. pgatournaments.com) | Site: Rancho La Quinta Country Club – Jones Course| Entry Fee: $275 Southern California PGA Women’s Championship: This is the Section Championship for all Women PGA Members and Apprentices. The event is a 36-hole stroke play Championship that concludes the Women’s Player of the Year point ranking. Continuing to grow, this Championship sees the SCPGA’s best women compete for nearly $4,000. | Site: Westin Mission Hills – Player Course | Entry Fee: $90 Professional-Assistant: This is the ultimate in camaraderie and networking within the SCPGA Tournament Program.

Managing PGA Professionals and Apprentices can team up with Assistants and Apprentices working directly under them.

A full list of eligible classifications per managerial classification is available on the Tournament Page and in the Tournament Rules & Regulations. Format is a Four-Ball competition with all Assistants/Apprentices playing off the wheel. Event includes a great lunch after the first day of play and a social party that evening. Purse can reach upwards of $15,000 with full field. | Site: Westin Mission Hills – Player Course & Mission Hills Country Club – Dinah Shore Course| Max Field Size: around 200 depending on team make-ups | Entry Fee: $125 per player/partner

Superintendent-Professional-Manager Championship: This is another fantastic showcase event that includes a GCSAA Superintendent, PGA Professional, Club Manager and one other Board Member or Staff Member from the Club.

The best two scores (one net and one gross) of the four players from each hole are recorded to determine the Champion. The purse and prize fund are not substantial, but the lunch prior to play, beverages on course, games on the course and classy social following play with host bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres make this a truly special event. | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry: $400 Southern California Open: The Southern Cal Open is being resurrected at the Beach, Monarch Beach Golf Links that is.

Eric Lohman, PGA General Manager and his staff will be hosting a great event for SCPGA Members and apprentices, along with top regional junior, collegial, amateur, and professional golfers. Anticipate a Sunday pro-am and party raising funds for the SCPGA Foundation, followed by a 54 hole event (cut to low 60 and ties after two days) with the final round being played at the prestigious Monarch Beach Golf Links (Arroyo Trabuco will be the second site for rounds one and two.) The event, to be held in early November, will culminate our competitive season and allow for all to enjoy a Tour Championship. Currently the business and sponsorship plan/model are being put together, but there could very well be some qualifiers (with half of the field to be reserved for SCPGA golf professionals and apprentices) and at upwards of a $100,000 professional purse.

Annual Meeting and Pinehurst Championship: The Pinehurst Championship follows the Annual Meeting and is usually a fast, fun format! Teams of PGA Members and Apprentices play in a modified Foursome that we call Pinehurst and compete for a purse that ranges from $10,000-$15,000 depending on sponsorship. | Site: North Ranch Country Club | Max Field Size: 128 | Team Entry Fee: $160 Professional-Lady Championship: This is the Pro-Scratch for women amateurs. A little more focus on the presentation of the event with a slightly nicer food and beverage setup than the Pro-Scratch but still with a nice purse for the Pro and Lady (gift certificate) to play for in a Pinehurst format versus Four-Ball. Purse ranges around $7,000 | Site: Yorba Linda Country Club | Max Field Size: 120 | Team Entry Fee: $200

TEAM EVENTS

Honors Matches: These matches are contested against the SCGA and take the Top 10 SCPGA Professionals based on points (50% of the off year and 100% of the Match year). The Matches are held every other year on the even years. All expenses related to the tournament are covered by the Southern California PGA. SCPGA/NCPGA Senior Cup Matches: The Top 24 Seniors from the Senior Player of the Year Points standings are selected to compete annually against the NCPGA. The Matches span two days in Santa Maria and are a treat every year.

Player dinner is included.

AAA North/South Cup Matches: The top 12 players from the AAA Player of the Year points are selected to compete against the Northern California PGA’s best Assistant’s and Apprentices over two days of Matches. The NCPGA and SCPGA alternate hosting with the SCPGA hosting in event years and NCPGA in odd years. Player expenses are covered by the Southern California PGA AAA Association.

Southern California Women’s Cup Matches: These matches see the Southern California PGA’s top eight women from the Women’s Player of the Year standings play the Top 8 women amateurs from the Women’s Southern California Golf Council in an 18 hole match that includes 9-hole team and singles matches to determine the winners. Golf, food & beverage are covered by the SCPGA Women’s program.

SCPGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Player of the Year Payout: Every year the top players are rewarded with a bonus payout from the SCPGA Player of the Year pool. In 2013, this pool will be $1,500 and pay the Top 5 on the Player of the Year list. With the following payout: 1st - $500, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300, 4th - $200, 5th - $100

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GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONSHIP April 22 at Black Gold GC

1 Ron Skayhan, Hillcrest CC, Ted Parker, California CC, -8, $1000 T2 Scott Heyn, Black Gold GC & Eric Lohman, Monarch Beach GL, -8, $738 T2 Steve Hurtig & Tyler Pritkin, Bear Creek GC, -8, $738

NOTABLE UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION

SENIOR FOUR-BALL STROKE PLAY July 10-11 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

WOMEN’S PLAY DAY 3

Four-Ball Champions - Tyler Pritkin & Andrew Cortez pictured with Mizuno Representatives David Miller & Ron Osborn

July 11 | Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club

CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN July 15-18 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

SCPGA MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP July 22-23 | Hillcrest Country Club

SENIOR PRO-PRO AM & INDIVIDUAL July 24-25 | Tierra Del Sol Golf Club

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SCPGA ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP

Yamaha Senior-Junior Champions - Micahel Block, PGA & Chris Starkjohann, PGA pictured with Ron Robinson, PGA Life Member & Yamaha Representative Raymond Scott

July 29 | Journey at Pechanga

SENIOR SCPGA vs NCPGA CUP MATCHES August 5-6 | Rancho Maria Golf Club & Santa Maria Country Club

SCPGA PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

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August 8 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

SCPGA TOWN HALL MEETING August 15 | Virgina Country Club

FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP March 25 at Steele Canyon

1 Tyler Pritkin & Andrew Cortez, Bear Creek GC, -9, $1,000 T2 Chris Gilley, SeaCliff CC & Michael Diette, Palos Verdes GC, -8, $750 T2 Tim Bauman, Moorpark CC, & Joel Pyron, Elkins Ranch GC -8, $750 YAMAHA SENIOR-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP April 15 at Jurupa Hills CC

1 Michael Block, Arroyo Trabuco GC, Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, -10, $1500 T2 Jon Fiedler, Las Posas CC & Ryan Kennedy, Saticoy CC, -8, $958 T2 Scott Mallory, Journey at Pechanga & Scott Heyn, Black Gold GC, -8, $958 T2 Kirk Karasawa & Todd Yoshitake, Riviera CC, -8, $958 38

Grand Slam Champions Ron Skayhan, PGA & Ted Parker, PGA

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TPS Series: Saticoy Country Club Champion Michael Block, PGA pictured with Ryan Kennedy, PGA Head Professional of Saticoy CC

TPS SERIES: SATICOY CC May 6 at Saticoy CC 1 Michael Block, Arroyo Trabuco GC, -2, $1300 T2 Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, -1, $863 T2 Douglas Batty, Mountaingate CC, -1, $863 CLUB CAR PROFESSIONAL OFFICIAL May 20 at Ironwood CC 1 John Cronly & Lindsey Wellenstein, Glen Oaks Golf & Learning Center, -11 T2 Wade Berzas & Tom Capehart, Annandale GC, -10 T2 Scott Shiroma & Jon Schneider, Rolling Hills CC, -10 *Pictured on Cover PRO-PRO SCRAMBLE June 3 at PGA West - Palmer Private 1 Butch Sheehan, First Tee of Coachella & Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, -16, $2400 T2 Nathaniel Williams, The Plantation GC & John Shelden, Mountain View CC -14, $1750 T2 Ron Skayhan, Hillcrest CC & Michael Mitchell, Hideaway GC, -14, $1750 SENIOR DIVISION - INLAND EMPIRE 2-DAY April 1-2 at Victoria Club & Oak Valley Golf Club Youngest 1 Dan Hornig, Heritage Golf Apparel, 140 2 Bob Dacey, Tierra Del Sol GC, 146 Middle 1 Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, 139 2 Jon Fiedler, Los Posas CC, 141

Pro-Pro Scramble Champions Chris Starkjohann, PGA & Butch Sheehan, PGA

Oldest 1 Butch Sheehan, 1st Tee of Coachella Valley, 140 2 Bill Feil, Stone Eagle GC, 145 *PGA Professionals in Bold

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1st Team - Score 266 Jim Petralia, Los Angeles CC Butch Sheehan, 1st Tee of Coachella Valley David Foster, The Active Golf Network

PACE OF PLAY RECAP ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

SENIOR DIVISION - DESERT 2-DAY May 29-30 at Indian Springs Golf Club

Youngest T 1 Tim Parun, Sail Ho GC 146 T1 Joe Johnson, Mountain Vista GC, 146

Middle 1 Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, 140 T2 John Klug, Mission Lakes CC, 142 T2 Jon Fiedler, Los Posas CC, 142 Old 1 Butch Sheehan, 1st Tee of Coachella Valley T2 James Barkhurst, Life Member, 150 T2 Bill Feil, Stone Eagle GC, 150 T2 Tim Moher, Old Pueblo Golf Partners, 150 Oldest 1 Bob E. Smith, Life Member, 143 2 Jim Powell, Life Member, 146

SENIOR DIVISION - NORTHERN 2-DAY May 14-15 at Soule Park GC & Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Youngest 1 Dan Hornig, Heritage Golf Apparel, 141 2 Chuck Mindred, Golf Made Easy, 142 Middle 1 Jon Fiedler, Los Posas CC, 136 2 Chris Starkjohann, Torrey Pines Gold Club & Outings, 138 Old 1 Bill Feil, Stone Eagle GC,142 T2 Jim Barkhurst, Life Member, 147 T2 Jim Dennerline, Heroes GC, 147 T2 Fred Wood, Oceanside GC 147 Oldest 1 Bob E. Smith, Life Member, 144 2 Jack Hollis, Life Member, 147 1st Team - Score 262 Jon Fiedler, Los Posas CC Jeffery Jones, Olivias Links GC Roger Teel, Laguna Woods GC www.scpga.com

KEMPERSPORTS NAMES BLACK GOLD’S SCOTT HEYN GM OF THE YEAR Scott Heyn of Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda has been names the James R. Seely General Manager of the Year

by KemperSports.

Heyn, recognized as an innovator in the golf industry, has launched many revenuegenerating programs at Black Gold in the last year. A seven-year KemperSports staffer, Heyn is continuously finding ways to integrate new technology into his marketing plans to improve sales, attract new customers and increase revenue at Black Gold Golf Club.

CRACKER BARREL AT HACIENDA COUNTRY CLUB On June 19th, a open session and teaching Cracker Barrel took place at Hacienda Golf Club. A special thank you to Hacienda Golf Club PGA Head Professional, Dave Whitby for hosting the event. The teaching portion featured SCPGA 2011 Teacher of the Year & 2012 Metro Chapter Horton Smith Award Winner, PGA Professional, Billy McKinney. McKinney was joined by rocket scientist/ golf physicist, Art Maffei, and PGA apprentice & long drive specialist, Sammy Moncrief to demonstrate.

KLEIN APPOINTED TO THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR ACCESSIBLE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD Southern California PGA Professional John Klein of Cottonwood Golf Club has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf.

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1st Team - Score 252 Mark Fernando, Coronado GC Tim Skophammer, Empire Lakes GC Rod Linville, Oaks North GC

A joint pace of play round table discussion took place at SCPGA Headquarters. Sitting at the table included SCPGA President Jeff Johnson, Bill Johnson of the CMAA, Mike Sweeney of the SCGA, Stu Rowland and Rafael Barajas of the GCSAA, and Tom Addis, PGA and Rob Keller of the Southern California PGA. Visit the SCPGA YouTube Channel, www.youtube. com/southerncalpga, to view the video from the day and more.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FACILITIES HOSTING PGA JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE Murietta Valley Golf Range The Legends Golf Club Bear Creek Golf Club The Journey at Pechanga Morgan Run Club and Resort Lomas Santa Fe Country Club St. Mark Golf Course Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course Encinitas Ranch Golf Course The Grand Golf Club The Bridges Golf Club La Jolla Country Club Aviara Golf Club The Santa Luz Club Eastlake Country Club Industry Hills Golf Club Brentwood Country Club Rancho Park Golf Course Good Swings Academy El Segundo Wood Ranch Golf Club Porter Valley Country Club Sunset Hills Country Club Braemar Country Club Rustic Canyon Golf Club Calabasas Country Club

STAFF HIGHLIGHT BREANNE LOCKARD Communications Manager Breanne has worked for the Section Office for over a year. She is a graduate from SCAD, Savannah College of Art & Design, with Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising Design. She previously served as a Varsity Girl’s Golf Coach for Huntington Beach High School. She is very passionate about the golf industry, playing collegiate golf throughout college and working under a wide spectrum of golf course positions.

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VISAGE™ Golf’s groundbreaking mobile information system.

EXCEL™ DRIVE SYSTEM Precedent i2 and i2L both feature the new Excel drive system.

THE MODERN-DAY UTILITY VEHICLE The Carryall was the first of many models for golf course maintenance.

4-CYCLE ENGINE More power. More rounds per tank.

Less noise than any gas golf car.

INTRODUCTION OF GOLF UTILITY VEHICLES The first step in making the work of golf course maintenance a little easier.

CAROCHE WITH ALL-ALUMINUM CHASSIS Two innovations that changed the industry and made our brand what it was.

TO AUGUSTA Bill Stevens buys the Texas company and moves it to Augusta.

THE BEGINNING

Where Will Our Next Innovation Take Us? For more than 50 years, Club Car has led the way in enhancing golfer experiences while improving profitability for operators. What will we do next?

Future advances are coming soon to courses everywhere. Learn more at clubcar.com.

Landreath Machine starts manufacturing golf cars.