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NEW APPRENTICES

The South Florida PGA would like to welcome the following new apprentices to the Section: David Gray B-1 Boca Greens Country Club Sally Meiners B-8 Stonebridge Country Club Bradley Petashnick B-8 Deering Bay Yacht & CC Josh Weaver B-6 The Breakers Ocean Course Julian Ortunio B-8 Turnberry Isle - Miami

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SOUTH FLORIDA SECTION 186 Atlantis Boulevard Congratulations to PGA members Wilson Zehner and Stephen Cotela who were elected to Atlantis, FL / 33462 the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. Congratulations Wilson and Stephen!.

PHONE / FAX 561-729-0544 / 561-729-0914

QUARTER CENTURY CLUB

HALF CENTURY CLUB

EMAIL Congratulations to PGA members Dennis Bradley and Frank Cisterino who were elected to the Half Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the sflorida@pgahq.com PGA with honor and pride for 50 years. Congratulations Dennis and Frank!

WEBSITE www.sfpgagolf.com

CERTIFICATION COMPLETION

Congratulations to PGA member Pam Brosnihan who has successfully completed the requirements for becoming certified in Golf Operations through The PGA Certified Professional Program. Congratulations also to Daniel Brosnihan III who has successfully completed his requirements to become certified in General Management. Congratulations on your accomplishments.

PRESIDENT Warren Bottke, PGA

PROS ON THE GO

SECRETARY Donald Meadows, PGA

PROFESSIONAL TO FROM Richard Pearce Jr., PGA A-1-Hole-in-the Wall GC, Naples A-8 – Hole-in-the Wall GC, Naples Jimmy Terry, PGA A-13 – PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie Southern Texas Section Michael Girse, PGA unattached A-1 -Glen Eagle G & CC, Naples Roger Curran, PGA unattached A-4– Shadow Wood CC, Bon Spgrs.

Steven K. Gard unattached A-13 –Westminster GC, Lehigh Michael DeJordy, PGA A-13 – Southern California Section A-1–Island CC, Marco Island Jeffrey L. Greene, PGA A-1 - Sherbrooke G&CC, Lake Worth unattached Todd Raffensperger, PGA unattached A-1– Via Mizner G&CC, Boca Raton William G.Levy, PGA A-4 – Boca Woods CC, Boca Raton A-1- The Falls CC, Lake Worth Scott DeLong, PGA A-13–Oaks–PalmAire CC, Pompano A-1 – Oaks, PalmAire CC, Pompano

Cypress – PalmAire CC, Pompano

Palms- PalmAire CC, Pompano

BE A PART OF HISTORY

VICE PRESIDENT Mark VanDyck, PGA

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Brian Peaper, PGA SOUTHERN CHAPTER PRESIDENT Bob Mallek, PGA SOUTHEAST CHAPTER PRESIDENT Neil Lockie, PGA SOUTHWEST CHAPTER PRESIDENT Dan Gawronski, PGA ISLAND CHAPTER PRESIDENT Aaron West, PGA

July 27-28, 2013 will be the first Florida Family Golf Day! Be a part of this special day and help grow the game of golf, as well as market your facility to new customers.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Geoff Lofstead The South Florida PGA will be conducting a consumer marketing campaign to help drive more business to your events, by directing the public to ACTIVE.com. We’re asking that you schedADVISORY BOARD ule some kind of family oriented activity, for either day, and register the event through ACTIVE. com, so the public will be able to easily register online and find out information about your Paul Anderson Rick Bayliss event.

Steve Sponder Activities can vary from family clinics, to parent-child tournaments, and a fun day with multiple Ken Kennerly Matt Lambert activities. For examples of possible activities, click here.

This is a great opportunity to not only grow golf in your community, but also to highlight your Peter Lund facility and programs with a free marketing campaign.

We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity! If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Schechter at 561-729-0544 or mschechter@pgahq.com.

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12 SFPGA PROFESSIONALS COMPETE IN THE 2013 PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

ATLANTIS, Fla. — This year’s Professional National Championship presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz, and OMEGA, was played at the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. The Championship was held Sunday, June 23rd and commence on Wednesday, June 26th when the champion was awarded the Walter Hagen Cup. Congratulations to the twelve South Florida PGA Section professionals who qualified to play in this prestigious event and admirably represented the South Florida Section at the Professional National Championship; Frank Dobbs, Gene Fieger, Jim Karr, Chris Kaufman, David Kent, Chad Kurmel, John Lee, Alan Morin, Dennis Meyer, Mike San Filippo, Paul Scaletta, and Jay Westerlund. To view final results of the event, CLICK HERE.

2013 PNC Qualfiers

SUPPORT THE SFPGA FOUNDATION HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD

The South Florida PGA Foundation has had three extremely successful build days at the site of the Habitat for Humanity home build in Jupiter, and has seven more to go. This summer we are encouraging PGA members to volunteer their time to assist with this project to not only work alongside peers, but to also work alongside the Williams’ family who will be receiving this home in late August. Upcoming build days include: • • • • • • SFPGA President, Warren Bottke

July 13th (15-20) – Painting – Painting of all exterior and interior walls.

July 16th (20-25) – Painting July 19th (4) – Trim Work – Painting all trim (woodwork) inside and outside the house.

July 25th (15-20) – Landscaping – planting bushes and flowers, spreading mulch, etc.

July 31st (15-20) – Landscaping August 7th (5-10) – Finish Work

For more details and information click here.

DAVE PESACOV RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR HIS SERVICE WITH SMILING FOR LIFE PROGRAM

Recently PGA Professional Dave Pesacov, who for the past year has been spending his Thursday afternoons at Quantum House in West Palm Beach, was honored at a special event for his service.

Dave was one of several special guests of Quantum House who were introduced to over 300 guest during the Culinary Creations fund raising event. Quantum House invited their outstanding volunteers who have touched the lives of the many children and families who pass through the Quantum House annually. Dave along with eight other PGA Professionals have made this program a success and we appreciate their help and dedication to the south Florida community. For more details about this program click here.

Young Quantum House patients participating in the Smiling Fore Life program

PARTNER NEWS

Our family of partners is expanding. Recently the South Florida PGA gained the support of Streamsong Resort and Orange Whip Trainer. Streamsong Resort was a support partner of our recent South Florida Open, and Orange Whip Trainer will be the supporting partner of our upcoming Teaching Symposium this fall. Please find contact information for both organizations listed below.

Orange Whip Trainer – Dan Stoli - info@orangewhiptrainer.com – 1-877-505-9447 Streamsong Resort – Sally Livingston - sally.livingston@streamsongresort.com – 813-354-6980

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SFPGA FOUNDATION NEWS

Pla Academy Knights and Chargers - Team Captain, Sherri Pla

OVER 170 JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN NEW SFPGA FOUNDATION PROGRAM; TEAM GOLF

Team Golf officially began on June 7th at the Palm Beach Par 3 course. Since then, the three regions (Northern Palm Beach, Southern Palm Beach, and South West) have competed in 8 events with 18 teams and 173 junior golfers already registered.

We would like to thank the following facilities for hosting events so far this season: Atlantis Country Club, Golf and Racquet Club, Grey Oaks Country Club, Old Marsh Golf Club, Palm Beach Par 3, PGA National, and The Vineyards.

In addition to participating in up to 7 events per region, each team conducts a minimum of 1 practice a week, while working with the beginner golfers on rules, etiquette, and their golf games.

For more information about Team Golf, click here, or contact Meredith Schechter at 561-729-0544 or mschechter@pgahq. com.

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Junior Golfers benefiting from SFPGA Foundation supported programs

SFPGA FOUNDATION GIFTING

CHARITABLE

The South Florida PGA Foundation is committed to supporting local charities in South Florida. Each year the South Florida PGA Foundation provides grants to many local organizations to help support their charitable causes.

In 2013, the Foundation granted $13,000 in funds to 12 local organizations. These organizations include: American Cancer Society Youth Rock Camp Caitlin Borndolo Foundation Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundatoin Indian River Golf Foundation Junior Golf Association of Broward County Junior Golf Association of Palm Beach County Junior Golf Foundation of America South West Florida Junior Golf The First Tee of Miami The First Tee of Naples/Collier The First Tee of the Palm Beaches More information on these organizations and their programs can be found here. For more information on other programs supported by the South Florida PGA Foundation, click here.

Old Marsh Gators - Team Captains, Michael Ortega and Travis Olson

MSR OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for ways to earn more MSR credits? Volunteer your time with the SFPGA Junior Championship and Challenge Tours. PGA Members and Apprentices earn 1 MSR credit/hour they are able to volunteer. On course responsibilities include monitoring pace of play, assisting with rulings, and starting. To volunteer, please call JoAnna Smith the section office at 561.729.0544 or email jsmith@pgahq.com.

Upcoming voluteer opportunities include:

- Junior Challenge Tour Event #7 - Fort Lauderdale CC - Fort Lauderdale - July 17-18 - Junior Championship Tour Event #8 - Plantation Preserve GC - Plantation - July 24-25 - Junior Challenge Tour Event #8 - Breakers Rees Jones Course - West Palm Beach - Aug 1-2

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TOURNAMENT NEWS

TOPICS NEWSLETTER SAN FILIPPO, 2013 E-Z-GO SOUTH FLORIDA OPEN & SENIOR DIVISION CHAMPION Mike San Filippo of Hobe Sound fired his second straight two under par 70 at The Colony Country Club to pull out a one-stroke victory in the 29th annual E-Z-GO South Florida Open golf tournament.

At 209, San Filippo, a teaching professional at Trump International in West Palm Beach, edged Jay Westerlund of Fort Myers, the second round leader, and two-time former champion Alan Morin of Lake Worth, who tied for second at 210.

(From L to R) Tyler Clauson, PGA, Marianne Deibel, GolfBuddy, Nike Forest, E-Z-GO, Brain Jones E-Z-GO Regional Sales Manager, Mike San Filippo, PGA, Derron Petyon, Low Amateur, John Baughman, E-Z-GO, Jeff Barrett, E-Z-GO

It was the second year in a row that a player had swept both senior and overall honors, a feat which had not been accomplished the first 27 years of the event. San Filippo topped the 50-andolder flight with 139 Tuesday after opening Monday with 69 at the nearby Bonita Bay Club, duplicating vet set wins in 2007 and 2010.

“I guess there’s still some fire in the old guys,” said San Filippo, 60, who played on the Champions Tour from 2003 through 2010.

Pete Oakley, 63, a former Senior British Open champion, won both divisions last year on the same pair of venues.

Westerlund, an assistant at The Club at Renaissance, led San Filippo by two strokes after 36 holes, 137-139, and was still in front after 16 holes Wednesday. But he double bogeyed the par-4 17th, hitting his third shot through the green after missing on his approach. He chipped on and two putted.

“It was a big swing because I made a nice par-save,” San Filippo said, chipping his third shot onto the green and sinking a 15-footer for par.

In regulation, San Filippo made four birdies and two bogeys, Westerlund two birdies and a bogey on the first 11 holes, and Morin eagled the par-5 ninth hole and added three birdies on the inward nine and a bogey on each side.

Derron Peyton, 19, of Boynton Beach, an incoming sophomore at Florida Atlantic University, was the low amateur at 216, tied for ninth overall.

Thanks to E-Z-GO, Cutter & Buck, GolfBuddy, JaniKing, and Streamsong Resort for their support of this event. For complete results click here.

SACCAMENO & FILBERT WIN PRO-ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN ON 2ND PLAYOFF HOLE

The team of Michael Saccameno and Andrew Filbert of The Golf Club at Fiddlers Creek in Naples won the 2013 South Florida PGA Pro-Assistant Championship after birding the 2nd playoff hole. After eighteen holes, they were tied with the team of Jeff Waber and Juan Pino of Broken Sound Old Course in Boca Raton. Both teams finished their rounds at 8 under par 64, one stroke ahead of the team of David Witt and Peter Baxter of Talis Park Golf Club in Naples who finished in third position.

The Pro-Assistant Championship is a 18-hole four-ball stroke play (better ball of two) teaming a PGA Professional and his or her Assistant from the same facility. Parkland Golf and Country Club in Parkland hosted the championship for the second consecutive year. The Championship was supported by The PGA Tour, Golf Buddy, Global Golf Sales and Mizuno.

Marianne Deibel, GolfBuddy, Andrew Filbert, PGA, Micahel Saccameno, PGA, Kevin Holt, GolfBuddy

To view more pictures from the event, visit, our Facebook page by CLICKING HERE.

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Annette DeLuca, Judy Dickinson, SFPGA President, Warren Bottke, MP

Pete Byman, Nike, Jerry Tucker, PGA, Matt Lindahl, Blake Davidson, Nike

The South Florida PGA hosted the 3rd Annual Women’s Pro Pro Championship Wednesday, June 19th at Addison Reserve in Delray Beach. This best ball eighteen hole event featured twenty female PGA and LPGA Professionals from all across South Florida. Judy Dickinson and Annette DeLuca captured first place in the event firing a team best ball score of 69, three under par. Falling just one shot behind was a team comprised of previous champion Patty Kuehner, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club and Terry Farino, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at St. Andrew’s Country Club.

Jerry Tucker of Stuart made six birdies on his own ball Monday, July 1, as he teamed with Matt Lindahl to win the 34th annual South Florida PGA Pro Scratch presented by Nike Golf and supported by AMJ Campbell and Bushnell amateur tournament at Old Marsh Golf Club.

DICKINSON AND DELUCA CLAIM VICTORY AT TUCKER & LINDAHL CLAIM THE 2013 PRO THE 2013 WOMEN’S PRO PRO CHAMPION- SCRATCH PRESENTED BY NIKE GOLF SHIP

Along with the event a closest-to-the hole contest supported by Global Golf Sales was held on the fourth hole. Robin Boretti, PGA Teaching Professional at Ibis Golf & Country Club knocked her tee shot to 2 feet to win the contest. Finishing in a close second was Amy Lourie , PGA Teaching Professional at The First Tee of the Palm Beaches whose ball came to rest 10 feet 1 inches from the hole.

Thank you to Addison Reserve for hosting the event, along with partners Global Golf Sales and The PGA Tour for their support. Click here for complete results.

They won with an eight under par 64 as Lindahl added three birdies. Both birdied the par-4 11th hole. Tucker’s other birdies were at Nos. 2, 3, 6, 7 and 10. Lindahl also birdied the eighth and 12th holes. They did not make a bogey.

It was Tucker’s second victory in the section’s Pro Scratch. He teamed with Robbie Dew for the title in 2007 at the TPC at Eagle Trace in Coral Springs.

Two pairings in the 82-team starting field tied for second, a stroke back at 65: Matthew Newman of Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, with Pete Byman, and Bill Davis, Jupiter Hills Club, Tequesta, with Kevin Jorden.

For full results from the event, CLICK HERE.

SF JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

SECTION QUALIFIER

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Christian Zimm of Naples birdied the first playoff hole Thursday, June 27th, to win overall boys honors in the 34th annual Junior PGA Championship conducted by the South Florida PGA Section.

Zimm sank an eight foot putt at the par-4 18th hole at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club to outlast Anthony Gabriele of Wellington and Michael Anderson of Parkland after they tied at 142 among boys 14-18 years old. All three reached the green in regulation. Only Zimm birdied.

In regulation, Zimm shot 69-73, Gabriele had 73-69 and Anderson posted 70-72. Gabriele was the overall winner last year. He was awarded the 16-18 age group title Thursday in a scorecard playoff with Anderson.

Gabriele, winning in a scorecard playoff against Anderson for the Overall Runner-Up position earned an invitation to the National Collegiate Players Tour National Championship August 5-8 in Euless, Texas.

Christian Zimm and Radi Sauro, 2013 SF Junior PGA Championship Overall Champions

The girls’ Overall Runner-Up was Carolina Garrett of Miami who posted a two-day 152 for the event and earning her invitation to the National Collegiate Players Tour National Championship at the beginning of August.

Zimm and Radi Sauro of Lake Worth qualified to represent the South Florida Section in the 38th annual national Junior PGA Championship scheduled July 30-Aug. 2 at Trump National GC in Potomac Falls, Va. Sauro topped the 16-18 age group with 74-70—144 and earned overall honors among girls 14-18 by eight strokes. We wish both Zimm and Sauro the best of luck as they represent the South Florida Section of the PGA of America at the 2013 Junior PGA Champi5 onship in Potomac, VA at Trump International Golf Club July 30-Aug 2.

JUNIOR CHALLENGE TOUR

TOPICS NEWSLETTER URRIZTIETA AND HAUPT CLAIM OVERALL CHALLENGE TOUR VICTORIES AT ABACOA GOLF CLUB IN JUPITER

ATLANTIS, FL – The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, presented by the Honda Classic, visited Abacoa Golf Club on June 19-20 to host the sixth Challenge Tour Event of the 2013 season. 84 players from across South Florida came to compete in the Challenge Tour’s first stop in Jupiter for the 2013 season. With stormy and humid weather, all junior players were able to successfully complete 36-holes over the course of the two-day tournament.

Phillipe Urriztieta of Wellington claimed his first Boy’s Overall title of 2013 after sinking a birdie putt in the first hole of a sudden death playoff with Abacoa’s own Brian Becker. Both boys shot a two-day 151 to vie for the title in the playoff early Thursday afternoon.

Director of Golf, Rob Young, PGA, Macarena Haupt, Phillipe Urriztieta, and SFPGA President, Warren Bottke, MP

Becker, of Jupiter, and employee at Abacoa Golf Club, claimed the Boys 16-18 Division title after battling Urriztieta for the overall title.

Blake Yodlowski of Wellington clinched second place in the division after winning a scorecard playoff with round one leader, Brent Graham of Stuart. Both boys fired two-day 152’s, one stroke behind scoring leaders, Urriztieta and Becker. Graham secured third place in the Boys 16-18 Division.

In the Boys 14-15 divisional title race, Tim Graham of Stuart claimed first place honors with a two-day 157. Justin Friedman of Boca Raton won a scorecard playoff to secure his second place title after shooting a one-over-par 37 on his final 9-holes to finish with a twoday 158. Also tied at 158, and clinching third place in the division was Ethan Cairns of Davie.

On the girl’s side of the competition, Macarena Haupt of Weston claim­­­ed the Girl’s Overall title by one stroke over defending champion, Paige Lee Garris of West Palm Beach. Haupt fired a two-day 159, while Garris’ 160 total secured her the Girls 14-15 Divisional Title.

Boynton Beach resident, Tracy Peyton claimed the Girls 16-18 Divisional title with a two-day 166 total. Emma Persinger of Aventura secured second place in the division with a two-day 179, and Annelisse Siena of Wellington finished in third place in the Girls 16-18 Division with a 195 total.

Garris, who was runner-up to Haupt for the overall title, clinched the Girls 14-15 Division title by one-stroke over 8-year-old Alexa Pano of Lake Worth. Pano fired a cool two-day 161, competing against girls six and seven years older than herself, to earn herself second place in the girls 14-15 year old division.

The competition in the Boys 12-13 division again proved intense, as Reece Kornfeld, Jupiter Native fired a second-round, three-underpar 69 to better his first-round two-under-par 70 and secure the Boys 12-13 title by two-strokes over defending champion, Garret Barber. Barber matched Kornfeld’s 69 during round-two and his impressive two-day, three-under-par total of 141 secured second place in the division by nine-strokes. Justin Shiao of Coral Springs clinched third place with a two-day 150, firing a pair of 75’s in both rounds at Abacoa Golf Club.

In the Girls 12-13 division, Dana Williams of Boca Raton fired an impressive even-par 72 during round-two to come from behind and clinch the division title by five-strokes. Second place finisher, 9-year-old Elle Nachmann, also a Boca Raton native, clinched her second place honors in her first SFPGA Junior Challenge Tour appearance. Nachmann carded a two-day 157 for the event. Third place finisher Hannah Foster of Hobe Sound, rounded out the division earning third place honors finishing one-stroke behind Nachmann with a 158 total.

Special congratulations to Josephina Haupt of Weston who had her first hole-in-one during round-two of the event. Josephina holed out on the 117 yard par-3 fourth at Abacoa Golf Club. Congratulations Josephina!

Congratulations to all SFPGA Junior Challenge Tour members who competed in this week’s event. Many thanks to SFPGA President, Warren Bottke, PGA, Director of Golf, Rob Young, PGA and their entire staff for hosting us at their beautiful facility.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Chiquita, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, John Webster Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

For full results, CLICK HERE.

Josephina Haupt, Sister of Overall Winner, Macarena Haupt , after her hole-in-one on the Par-3 4th.

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JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR

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ANDERSON AND MERCHAN CLAIM OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AT RAPTOR BAY GOLF CLUB BONITA SPRINGS, FL – The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted its fifth Junior Championship Tour event of the 2013 season at Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs on June 11-12. A competitive field of 52 juniors from all over South Florida competed on the beautiful and challenging Hawk and Osprey Courses on June 11-12.

Michael Anderson, claimed the boys overall title by carding a two-day 141 after outlasting Port Charlotte resident, Jeffrey Alexander in extra innings. An impressive approach shot

by Anderson during a one-hole playoff with Alexander on the par-five, Osprey number nine, sealed a victory for the Parkland native.

Michael Anderson, Ed Weber, PGA, Andreina Merchan

Alexander followed his one-over-par 73 with a three-under-par 68 to shoot a two-day 144 to securely clinch the Boys 16-18 division title. Yuki Fuji of Rontunda West earned himself second place by shooting an impressive two-day, even par, 142. Fuji won a scorecard playoff against fellow-competitor, Shane Donaghy of Delray Beach, who also carded a 142, earning himself third place honors.

Alberto Martinez, of Weston, secured the Boys 13-15 Division title by shooting a two-day, two-over-par 144. Martinez bested second place finisher Spencer Alexander of Port Charlotte by four strokes, while Alexander besed fellow-competitor Johnny Newcomm of Tequesta by an equal four strokes. Newcomm earned himself third place honors with his two-day tally of 152.

Andreina Merchan of Weston polished off her overall trophy after following up her one-over-par 72 first round with a one-under-par 70 in round two. Merchan, secured her victory after a head-to-head battle in the final round with her sister Alejandra who was tied with Andreina for the lead after round one.

In the Girls 16-18 Division, Anastasia Talalenko of Naples secured first place honors by shooting a two-day 161. Morgan Gardner, Parkland native, finished two back from Talalenko and secured second place, while Valentina Haupt of Weston secured third finishing two back from Gardner and posting a two-day 165.

Alejandra Merchan, clinched the Girls’ 16-18 Division victory with a two-day, three-over-par 145. Merchan bested fellow-competitors Paige Lee Garris (82-82-163) of West Palm Beach and Emily Black (88-82-170) of Naples who earned second and third place honors respectively.

Congratulations to all the juniors who competed admirably in hot and humid conditions this week. Many thanks go to Ed Weber, PGA, Dave Allen, PGA, and the entire staff at Raptor Bay Golf Club for hosting such an outstanding event.

SMITH AND LOVAN SEIZE OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AT EASTPOINTE CC IN PALM BEACH GARDENS

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted its sixth Junior Championship Tour event of the 2013 season at Eastpointe Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens on July 2-3. A competitive field of 58 juniors from all over South Florida competed on the beautiful and challenging Country Club at Eastpointe.

Windy and humid conditions presented a challenge to the field of talented juniors.

Zach Smith, hometown hero from Palm Beach Gardens, claimed the boys overall title by carding a two-day 145. Smith was the round one leader after firing a 71, the only round under par for the day. His 74 in the final round, amidst difficult conditions, was enough to seal his first overall victory.

Shyanne Lovan, Assistant PGA Professional Jon Davis, and Zachary Smith

In the Boys 16-18 division, Seonghyun Cho of Lakeworth claimed the division title by shooting a two-day 148 and edging out fellow-competitor Jonah Wasserstrom of Hollywood in a scorecard playoff. Wasserstrom was awarded the second place divisional title. Ryan Lynch of Boynton Beach secured the third place title carding a two-day 150.

Andrew Kozan, a Palm Beach Gardens native, secured the Boys 13-15 Division title by shooting a two-day, three-over-par 147. Kozan secured his divisional title by three-strokes over Jupiter resident, Jake Holt. Holt fired a two-day 150 and edged out third place finisher Hamilton Long of West Palm Beach by one stroke.

Shyanne Lovan of Wellington polished off her overall trophy after posting a 153 over the two-day event. Lovan cleared the field by fivestrokes to secure her Overall Championship title.

In the Girls 16-18 Division, Bettina Almeida of Jenson Beach secured first place honors by shooting a two-day 160. Lea Himpens secured second place honors in her 2013 SFPGA Championship Tour debut. Himpens shot a two-day 163, securing the position over third place finisher Morgan Gardner of Parkland. Gardner finished with a two-day 166 for the event.

In the Girls 13-15 Division, Samantha Haubenstock of Weston took home the first place trophy after carding a two-day 158. Story Shaw of West Palm Beach secured second place with a two-day 170 and Lily Rinker of Jupiter earned third place with a two-day 191.

Congratulations to all the juniors who competed admirably in windy and humid conditions this week. Many thanks go to Chris Napieralski, PGA and Jon Davis, PGA, and the entire staff at Eastpointe Country Club for hosting such an outstanding event.

The South Florida PGA Junior Championship Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Chiquita, John Webster Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

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“WE’RE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE”

To this day I can’t hear or say the word practice without thinking of Alan Iverson’s season ending press conference in which he responded to coach Larry Brown’s accusation that his lack of effort in practice was the reason the 76ers were ousted from the 2002 NBA playoffs. You could argue that Iverson’s rant is one of the most famous if not the most famous press conference in NBA history as it is still widely talked about more than ten years later.

While Alan doesn’t think practice is pivotal to the game of basketball, we all know that practice in golf is essential to success on the course. And, from a Rules of Golf standpoint, practicing at the wrong time can have extreme consequences.

The Rules of Golf prohibit making a practice stroke during play of a hole in both match play and stroke play competitions. However, a player may make a practice stroke between the play of two holes on the putting green of the hole last played, any practice putting green or the teeing ground of the next hole to be played provided the stroke is not made from a hazard and the player does not unduly delay play. For example, after a player has holed out on the 8th hole, he may drop a ball on the putting green and make a few practice strokes or drop a ball off the green and make a few chip shots provided he doesn’t delay play and the practice stroke(s) is not made from a bunker or water hazard. However, the committee may in the condition of competition adopt Note 2 to Rule 7-2 which prohibits practicing on or near the putting green of the hole last played and prohibits rolling a ball on the putting green of the hole last played. The South Florida PGA has adopted this condition of competition for all Section events.

A few weeks back during the second round of the E-Z-GO South Florida Open, a player after holing out at the 18th hole dropped a ball on the putting green to see how the slope would affect the movement of the ball. Rule 7-2 usually allows such action; however, since the SFPGA has adopted Note 2 under Rule 7-2, the player was subject to a two stroke penalty. Some would argue that he should not have been penalized because he had already completed his round after holing out. Does the statute of limitations on Rule 7-2 and Note 2 expire after the player holes out on

the last hole? If so, would the player then be penalized under Rule 7-1 for practicing between rounds resulting in a penalty of disqualification? Decision 7-2/8 states, “In a 72-hole strokeplay competition held over four consecutive days, a competitor, immediately after holing out at the 18th hole of the first round, plays a practice putt on the 18th green. Is the competitor disqualified under Rule 7-1b for practicing on the course between rounds? No. Rule 7-2 permits practice putting or chipping on or near the putting green of the hole last played between the play of two holes. It follows that the same privilege applies immediately after completion of the last hole of the round, even though technically such practice would be between rounds, not during a round. Rule 7-1b would apply if a competitor, after holing out at the 18th hole, left the course and later returned and played a practice putt on the 18th green.” So, Decision 7-2/8 tells us our ruling should be based on Rule 7-2, not 7-1. Given that Note 2 under Rule 7-2 is in effect, the player is penalized two strokes for breach of that condition of competition.

Decision 7-2/8 states, “Rule 7-1b would apply if a competitor, after holing out at the 18th hole, left the course and later returned and played a practice putt on the 18th green.” What constitutes leaving the course? Would a player after holing out who walked back to his cart to retrieve a few more balls and then returned to the 18th green considered to have left the course? How about a player who holes out, goes to the scoring area to return his scorecard and then returns to the 18th green. Has he left the course and subject to penalty under Rule 7-1b? The Course is defined as the whole area within any boundaries established by the Committee. Given the definition, I would consider a player to have left the course when he steps outside the boundaries of the course. For example, if he walks into the clubhouse, returns his scorecard in the scoring area or steps out of bounds. However after speaking with the USGA it seems “leaving the course” is a matter for the Committee to determine. Given that the USGA has afforded some latitude, player intent would probably play a big part in the Committee determining whether or not the player had left the course.

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NEW AND UPCOMING UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

July 19th Stack & Tilt Club Med Golf Academy 8 AM – 12 PM

TOPICS NEWSLETTER UPCOMING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2013 South Florida PGA Professional Championship presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz and OMEGA

August 19-21, 2013 Jupiter Hills Club *This event is combined with the SFPGA Section Championship.

Entries Close: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 5:00 pm EST Entry Fee: $250

August 7th SNAG Golf Site TBD Time TBD October 9th/10th Teaching Symposium The Country Club at Mirasol Time TBD (more details coming soon)

UPCOMING CHAPTER/SECTION EVENTS 2013 South Florida Senior PGA Professional Championship supported by: Southworth Development and Mercedes-Benz

Southwest Chapter Global Golf Sales Cup Series #2 Cypress Lake Country Club July 17

Southeast Chapter Chapter Championship Jonathan’s Landing @ Old Trail Fazio Course July 15-16

Island Chapter Pro-Am #4 El Conquistador July 31

Southern Chapter Pro-Only #3 The Club at Emerald Hills July 15

August 5-6, 2013 Breakers Rees Jones Course This event is combined with the SFPGA Senior Section Championship. Two separate entries need to be filed.

Entries Close: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm EST Entry Fee: $140

Pro-Scratch Woodmont Country Club July 29

Pro-Pro Ocean Reef Club July 9-10 Senior-Super Senior Turtle Creek Club July 12 Travel Pro-Am Northern Ireland July 28-Aug 3

2013 National Car Rental South Florida PGA Assistant Championship presented by: Cobra Puma Golf

September 12-13, 2013 Spring Run Golf Club Entries Close: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 5:00 pm EST Entry Fee: $145

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