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Volume 5, Issue 10 November 2013
Growth of the Game P 2
2013 Gateway PGA Award Winners P 3
Bridgestone Golf Flyer P 4
Assistant’s Corner P 5
Rules Corner P 5
Gateway PGA Golf Flyer P 6
PGA HQ News P 7-10
Employment Chips P 11
Fitness Tips P 12
Tournament News P 15
Player of the Year Point Standings P 16
Upcoming Events P 17
Member Updates & Birthdays P 18
Wow, Halloween is over and National PGA Professional Season is
upon us (Day Light Savings). For you married Gateway PGA
members it is time to re-introduce yourselves to your spouse and/
or kids. I love this time of year because I really enjoy looking
back. I understand the notion of looking forward and not
dwelling on what’s in the past, however, I feel that our
experiences shape who we are and help us to be better today and in the future.
Whether you are talking about personal change or business change – I like to think
of this as the season of planning. Good plans are made by past experiences whether
they are positive or negative. Sometimes a little personal change can positively
affect business change. I do not want to get up on a soap box or play the role of a
psychologist but I do want to encourage our Gateway PGA Members to consider
putting time and effort into planning for 2014. Great ideas are fun to work up but
they mean nothing unless there is a plan that includes the details for execution. The
Gateway PGA sincerely invites you to come to us for help should you need it in
planning your growth of the game programs in 2014. Whether you take us up on
that offer or not – please take the extra time this off-season to create a great plan for
player retention and new player development.
We have a very busy calendar upon us with a few Gateway PGA staples with new
dates. Below you will see the promotions with dates and locations for the Annual
Gateway PGA Golf Sale, Awards Dinner, and Fall Meeting. I would like to
encourage our members to attend as many of these events as possible. I would
personally like to congratulate all of our award winners in the 2013 Gateway PGA
Season as well as those who took part in the process! I always enjoy the awards
process because it allows fellow PGA members to know more about one another.
Lastly, I would like to congratulate Jeff Schmid, Perchie Creek, and Adam Betz,
Meadowbrook Country Club, for their incredible play at the National Car Rental
PGA Assistants Championship presented by Cobra/Puma Golf. Both Jeff and Adam
finished in the Top 10 of 126 of the very best playing PGA Assistant Professionals
across the country. The Gateway PGA continues to show that while our Section
may be small, we have some of the best playing PGA Professionals in the country!
All the best,
Section Officers
Joe Schwent, PGA President
Nathan Charnes, PGA Vice-President
Benjiman Kent, PGA Secretary
Gateway PGA Staff
Josh Riley, PGA Executive Director
Steve Finn, PGA Assistant Executive Director
Alex Anderson Director or Junior Golf
Ali Wells, PGA Growth of the Game and
Program Director
Lindsay Riley Foundation Admin Assistant
Susan Bender Membership
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GROWTH OF THE GAME
Congratulations to Jeff Schmid & Adam Betz for representing the Gateway PGA so well at the
Assistant Championship in Port St. Lucie, Florida! It‘s been fun following you two and your
successes.
I don’t know of many people who would volunteer to organize an event that would feature over
120 women of all walks of life trying to learn one sport…that sounds downright challenging!
I don’t know of many, but I do know of three: Barbara Blanchar, Jill Bertram, and Missy
Brennan. These three ladies did a phenomenal job of organizing the largest and most
successful Women’s Golf Day in Gateway PGA history! On September 21, over 120 ladies
visited the Quarry at Crystal Springs for an afternoon of golf instruction, fitness tips,
cash-n-carry vendor shopping, and happy hour drinks – all for free! Featuring Get Golf Ready as a focal point,
ladies received tips and practice time from area PGA and LPGA Professionals in putting, chipping, pitching, and
full swing. Many of the attendees were already asking about next year! In addition to the three leading ladies, a
huge thank you goes to David Kohlberg and Callaway Golf for their help and participation. Also, thank you to
Michelob Ultra and those who volunteered their Saturday afternoon to share their passion of golf with those eager
ladies: Dennis Biedenstein, Michael Brown, Tom DeGrand, Nash Haxel, Bev Miller, and Maria Palozola. Check
out the pictures!
The first annual “Ozzie and Friends” benefit concert was held at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on Saturday,
September 28th. We welcomed American Idol finalist Nikko Smith, Theo Peoples of the Four Tops and the
Temptations, national jazz saxophonist Tim Cunningham, and nationwide comedian Henry Cho for an evening of
entertainment, Foundation awareness, and fun. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate but those who
stayed only saw a sprinkle or two. Already in full-blown planning for next year’s concert, Ozzie has big plans for
2014 and hopes to see many more PGA Golf Professionals out to support their Foundation and its initiatives.
As I wrap up my thoughts for this month, I want to take a special moment to congratulate all of the Section
Award Winners for 2013. Golf and the Gateway PGA are honored to have so many dedicated and deserving
professionals who serve this game and their community. As an example, I had the privilege of visiting
Washington Elementary School in Quincy, IL last week as Gideon Smith and his team introduced golf to
elementary students. Most of the kids, at or below the poverty line, would never have otherwise been exposed to
this sport. Watching them hit Golfzilla in the stomach, coming close to clocking the professional helper to their
side, completely missing the tee and hitting the gym floor, or receiving a high-five is about all it takes to put a
smile on my face and motive me to keep working until every kid gets the opportunity to play golf. I know you’d
feel the same way, too, if you were there.
Check out page 18 to view photos from all the events I’ve mentioned.
Now I’m REALLY wrapping this thing up. The annual Golf Sale is coming up November 15-17 and I hope to
see everyone there. Have a great November!
Ali Wells, PGA
Foundation Operations Director
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COMMITTEE & VOTING AWARDS
Gideon Smith, Quincy Country Club
Brandon Coffey, Forest Hills Country Club
Barbara Blanchar, WingHaven Country Club
Jeffrey Field, Fox Run Golf Club
Craig Liddle, Meadowbrook Country Club
Kevin Corn, Oak Brook Golf Course
Jon DePriest, Sunset Hills Country Club
Ryan Manselle, Osage National Golf Resort
Ty Zimmerman, The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
Michael Tucker, Bellerive Country Club
David Kohlberg, Callaway Golf
Michael Bechert, Nike Golf
PLAYING AWARDS
Bob Gaus, Tower Tee
Bob Gaus, Tower Tee
Steve Heckel, Crab Orchard Golf Club
Shane Blankenship, Franklin County CC
Barbara Blanchar, WingHaven Country Club
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Robert Shogren
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ASSISTANTS CORNER It is hard to believe but November is already here. While the off-season is right around the
corner there still is plenty going on with the assistants of our Section. The National PGA
Assistants Championship took place in Port St. Lucie, Florida at the Wanamaker course at the
PGA Golf Club. Jeffrey Schmid and Adam Betz were on top of the leaderboard all
week! Their unbelievable play represented our Gateway PGA Assistant Professionals in a
classy way. Sending only two PGA Assistants and having them both finish in the Top 7 is
quite the feat. Congratulations gentlemen on a great week and thank you for representing the Gateway PGA!
As we get into the off-season your committee will be meeting and planning ahead for 2014. We are always
looking for new faces and ideas so if you are interested please let us know. As always feel free to contact any one
of your committee members with any questions or ideas you might have.
Illini Country Club Forest Hills Country Club Quincy Country Club Quincy Country Club Westwood Country Club Winghaven Country Club Meadowbrook Country Club The Club at Old Hawthrone The Club at Old Hawthrone
Michael Leotta, PGA Chairman Brandon Coffey, PGA Vice-Chairman George Schrage, Secretary Gideon Smith, PGA Board Liaison Ty Zimmerman, PGA Past-Chairman Andrew Jury RJ Villafuerte, PGA Richard Niedergerke, PGA Austin Waibel
RULES CORNER I recently received an email regarding an incident at the Illinois Girls State Championship.
Two girls putted at the same time. The balls, while in motion struck each other and were
deflected. One ball went into the hole. The other ball came to rest on the green.
Two rules need to be considered, Rules 16-1f and 19-5b. Rule 16-1f says, "The player must
not make a stroke while another ball is in motion after a stroke from the putting green, ex-
cept that if a player does so, there is no penalty if it was his turn to play".
Notice the inquiry said the girls putted at the same time. If they
did indeed putt at exactly the same time Rule 16-1f does not ap-
ply. Neither girl would have made a strike when another ball was
in motion. If they putted nearly at the same time the committee has to determine which
player was away. If it was the player that putted second was away there is no penalty. If it
was not her turn then she incurs a two stroke penalty.
Now what do the players do. The second paragraph in Rule 19-5b tells us both strokes are
cancelled and the balls must be replayed. On another note, don’t forget to sign up for a
PGA/USGA Workshop, click on the image to the left to view.
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Just a reminder that the annual GPGA Golf Sale starts Friday, November 15 with the VIP Pre Sale.
The sale continues for everyone interested in great golf bargains and excellent merchandise on
Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17, 2013. While not every facility participates in the sale, we
are sure many of the golfers at your clubs and courses would like to know about the sale. You can
let them know details by printing and placing the flyer on the counter of your shops and announcing
to your membership. If you need a copy I will email it to you.
We are very happy about the new venue for the sale, The Missouri Athletic Club West. It is located
at 1777 Des Peres Road, Town and Country, MO 63131. This is the first year the sale is being held
at the MAC and it promises to be an excellent location for all.
Please ask for a copy of the flyer if you do not have one and place copies on your counter for your
customers to see. 636-532-3355 x 101 [email protected]
Click on the image below to
view/print the Golf Sale
Flyer
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PGA HQ NEWS
PGA Financial Assistance Scholarship Fund Information
PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship
Program Fact Sheet
Graduating high school seniors and college students who are the children or grandchildren of PGA members are invited to apply online at the home page (before you log in) of PGALinks.com to be considered for financial support for college through the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program.
The scholarship program is an academic based scholarship program that takes into account the following depending on the class level of the student:
High School Graduating Senior - High School Cumulative Grade Point Average – must be at least 3.4 (60% of the scholarship weighting scale). This number is to be an unweighted GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
ACT and/or SAT test scores (30% of the scholarship weighting scale)
Extracurricular activities in high school such as sports, clubs, student government, community service, part time employment, etc. (10% of the scholarship weighting scale).
Current College Student (has not reached their senior year in college) - College Cumulative Grade Point Aver-age – must be at least 3.4 (60% of the scholarship weighting scale)
Most recently completed college semester or quarter GPA (30% of the scholarship weighting scale)
Extracurricular activities in college such as sports, clubs, student government, community service, part time em-ployment, etc. (10% of the scholarship weighting scale)
2 New Changes for 2014!!! 20% of funding will take in to account financial need, please see details in Financial Need Section of application AND beginning with 2014 graduating high school seniors (incoming Freshman in Fall of 2014) the total number of scholarships a student can receive will be lim-ited to 2 total scholarships over the 4 years of undergraduate college attendance. Click here for the full Fact Sheet. Click here for additional tips to search for scholarships
Click here for College Preparation Assistance
PGA TOUR, PGA of America
Announce New Joint Initiatives
SEA ISLAND, GA (November 6, 2013) – PGA TOUR
Commissioner Tim Finchem and PGA of America Presi-
dent Ted Bishop today announced a significant expan-
sion in cooperative initiatives that benefit the member-
ship of both organizations and help grow the game of
golf.
Among them, Bishop said, is The PGA of America's in-
tention to increase the PGA Championship's purse to $10
million, which will equal that of THE PLAYERS Cham-
pionship as the highest in professional golf. This repre-
sents a $2 million increase over last season's PGA
Championship, while Finchem said THE PLAYERS'
purse will increase by $500,000 over 2013.
Click here to read the full press release
Online Registration Opens for the
2014 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Professionals are now able to register to attend the 2014
PGA Merchandise Show, January 21-24, in Orlando, Fla.,
online at www.PGAShow.com. Housing reservations also
are now available online for PGA Show official hotels at
www.PGAShow.com/hotel-travel.
The PGA Merchandise Show, the international golf indus-
try’s annual business gathering for 60 years, has a new day
schedule for 2014. the PGA Show Outdoor Demo Day at
Orange County National Golf Center begins PGA Show
Week on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with PGA Show exhibits, demon-
strations, education seminars, special events and industry
presentations at the Orange County Convention Center being
held Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 22-24.
Click here to continue reading
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Employment “Chips”
Tim Marks, PGA | Employment Consultant | 815.630.5196 – Office | [email protected]
Understanding your Career-
Links Profile Having an understanding of your
CareerLinks Profile can help you
be identified for opportunities
that may exist in your area and
around the country.
Your Profile is the result of
the answers to the Member
Survey that you are asked to
complete at least every two years. The Profile
consists of your future employment preferences
including compensation, job position and section
and foreign relocation. It also consists of your skill
assessment, your full-time eligible employment
history and your contact information. It is
imperative that you have these set correctly in order
to be matched to jobs that you not only desire, but
are also qualified for.
Here are just a few things to make sure of when
updating your Profile:
Make sure your contact information is up-to-date
especially the email address you want
CareerLinks notices sent to.
Set your relocation preferences for the Sections
you are interested in relocating to, but also set
them based on when employers are likely to be
hiring. Example: If you are interested in the
Illinois Section make sure it is high on your
relocation preferences in the fall and winter.
This is high hiring season. Then when summer
comes switch your relocation prefs to the south
or west as Midwestern hiring slows down or is
non-existent and warmer climate facilities go
into their off season.
Make sure your future job preferences are set
accordingly. I have seen PGA members whose
highest desire is to see Head Professional
positions when open, but mistakenly set their
future preference for a Head Professional
position at a 5, the lowest priority.
It is a good idea to frequently update your skills
assessment as your job skills may have changed
since your last update. Say you become more
proficient with Food and Beverage, but do not
update your skills accordingly. For those who
want to see General Manager positions this is a
must skill to have listed correctly.
Make sure all of your past full-time work history
is listed. If it is not I suggest you call Member
Services at PGA Headquarters at 800-474-2776.
One of the attendants will be able to assist you.
Remember, PGM internships are not considered
full-time eligible employment and do not show
up on your work history.
It is also important to note that there is sometimes
confusion on how PGA Members and Apprentices
are alerted to job opportunities. There are currently
two ways the PGA works with employers on jobs
and alerts PGA Professionals. One is PGA
CareerLinks, which is for management positions
only (Head Professionals, General Managers, and
Directors of Instruction). PGA CareerLinks is based
off of your Profile and matches candidates based on
requirements by the employer. “Matched”
candidates are then sent an email alerting them to the
opportunity. Employers are then seeing only the
qualified candidates that fit their requirements and
not inundated with non-qualified resumes that can
flood an employer and ultimately drive down
compensation due to a perceived over supply of
candidates.
The second way to see opportunity is through PGA
Jobfinder. This avenue is a job “posting board” for
all non-management positions (assistant
professionals, golf staff, clubhouse staff, etc.). For
more information on both of these PGA employment
services you can visit our consumer site by clicking
HERE.
As always, please contact me if you have any
questions or assistance and I look forward to
attending your fall meeting in early December and
getting a chance to interact with as many of you as I
can.
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Be a Trendsetter! Popular Golf and
Fitness Programs for 2014
Whether you are googling “Guaranteed Putting Tips” or “12 Ways to Get Better at Golf,” be wary of
what you read. We all have golf goals in mind for 2014, but trends on how to improve our game come
and go, with some being more credible than others. No matter what trends peak our interest, the
answer to playing better golf could be as simple as taking a few golf lessons, becoming more fit, or
just enjoying the great outdoors.
Let’s focus on fitness – that’s an important one. We know that a person in good physical condition is
better able to enjoy whatever they do. As we enter the “Eating Season”, let’s try to balance our overall
fitness with exercise so we can stay in shape for our golf game.
Following are some of the top Worldwide Fitness Trends for 2014:
Yoga
group personal training
strength training
body weight training
core training
personal training
Other popular trends include outdoor activities, high-intensity interval training, circuit training,
wellness coaching, boot camp, sport-specific training and fitness, programs for older adults, and
exercise and weight loss. The survey was conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine’s
Health & Fitness Journal.
Many options exist for golf fitness. Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. provides individual, group, and corporate
fitness programs, and fitness programs for your golf club. Contact Barb at 314-984-0592 to set up a
fitness plan that fits your lifestyle.
Whatever area of fitness you decide to pursue in 2014, remember that anything you try is better than
nothing and every little bit helps. It’s time to get off the couch, push away from the table and try
something—anything—that will make you feel better and that will improve your golf fitness.
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Betz & Emery Take Players Championship Titles
2013 TaylorMade Adidas Lake Team Event
Adam Betz of Meadowbrook CC played nearly a flawless 36
holes without a bogey to capture his 2nd consecutive Players
Championship title at Lockhaven CC. After winning in 2012
at Old Warson CC, Betz backed up his title firing back to back
rounds of 3-under par 69, to finish at 6-under par which was
good enough to edge JC Anderson by a single stroke. Ander-
son, fresh off his trip overseas and play in the PGA Cup
Matches came up just a bit shy finishing his second round at 2
-under par 70, one stroke off Adam's pace. Bob Gaus of Tower Tee GC, entered the final round as
the leader, came in the afternoon at even par and finished tied for 3rd with Brian Fogt. The finish
was good enough to lock up the Regular Player of the Year Title for Gaus. Shane Blankenship
rounded out the top 5.
Larry Emery of Crab Orchard GC, had to play a couple extra holes to
earn his top spot. At the end of 18 holes, Larry and Bob Gaus were
tied at 4-under par 68 and headed out to #17 for a sudden death
playoff to determine the champ. After tying the first 2 playoff holes,
the pair went to the tough 434 yard 10th hole where Emery made par
to earn the title. The rest of the top 5 in the Senior Division was JC
Anderson (69), Brian Fogt (71), and Jeff Whitfield & Rob Sedorcek
tied for 5th at 72.
After 3 days of golf, 3 different formats, 3 different courses, and 98 players, two teams tied at the
top of the leaderboard for the overall title in the 2013 Lake Team Event. For the first time,
TaylorMade Adidas Golf, sponsored the 3 day event and provided a healthy payout for the top
teams. The event which pairs PGA Professionals with peers or Amateur partners is a favorite of
many players and a great way to cap off the season. Rob Wilkin & John Richman of the Midwest
Section and Bryan Daniels & John Sparks (a), took the top spot with 3-day totals of 18 under par to
earn bragging rights. Daniels, also of the Midwest PGA, playing with his amateur partner, John
Sparks, a member at WingHaven CC, got off to a quick start in the 4-Ball competition at The Club
at Porto Cima, posting a round of 63 to pace the field on the first day. For the second round, play-
ers headed south on Highway 54 to Old Kinderhook GC, for the second round of the event. Chad
Proehl & Judd Gibb from the Iowa PGA, along with Jeff Schmid of the Gateway Section and his
amateur partener, Jerry Waitulavich, were low at 62 in the 2 Man Scramble. Osage National Golf
Resort hosted the third and final round on Wednesday for the Chapman Alternate Shot for-
mat. Mike Tucker of the Gateway PGA and his brother and Gateway PGA Hall of Fame Member
Jerry, up from Stuart, FL, posted an impressive 64 to take top honors the the River/Links cours-
es. Special Thanks go out to Dan Gillham, Mitch Benjamin, & Jeremy Rider, all of TaylorMade
Adidas Golf, for their support of the event. The 2014 version of the event has already been sched-
uled for October 20-22nd, 2014.
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Ozzie and Friends Concert
Foundation Pro Am
Women’s Golf Day
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Taylor B Webb 11/1 Robert Wilson, PGA 11/11
Christopher J Angle 11/2 Matthew S. Gindler, PGA 11/14
Dennis M. Biedenstein, PGA 11/2 Brett K Fisher, PGA 11/15
Gene Carello 11/2 Shawn F. Barnes, PGA 11/17
Bob Furkin, PGA 11/3 Travis S. McCubbin, PGA 11/17
Barrett A. Martens, PGA 11/3 Matthew P. Tausig, PGA 11/18
Tory W. Hayes, PGA 11/4 Joe L. Burden, PGA 11/19
Bob Jones, PGA 11/4 Justin D Hoagland 11/20
Brandon M Smith 11/6 William J. Morrow, PGA 11/20
Michael V. Wyatt, PGA 11/6 Robert T. Gaus, PGA 11/22
Gregory M. Anderson, PGA 11/10 Daryl J. Hartig, PGA 11/22
Scott Armstrong, PGA 11/10 Daniel P Finney 11/23
Danny Pesch, PGA 11/10 Ralph C. Tiffany, PGA 11/28
Martin Reeves, PGA 11/10 James D. Berrey, PGA 11/29
Craig A. Zinzilieta, PGA 11/10 John G. Gilchrist, PGA 11/30
Daniel P Kohnle 11/11 Richard L. Martin, PGA 11/30
Happy Birthday!