March Monthly Update

Executive Directors Report

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PGA Financial Assistance Scholarship

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PGA of America Member Benefits

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Tee Time Magazine 10

March Education Seminars

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Employment 12

Tournament 13-17

Rules 18

Titliest Ad 19

Golf 2.0 20

Complimentary Access to

PGA Tournaments 21-22

World Baseball Championships

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Junior Golf 24-26

Weather/Scholarship Application/Compensation Survey/Merchandising The first 60 days of the year have been “rough” on most operators in the Valley and Las Vegas. A total of nearly “nine” days of play were lost due to frost or rainy difficult weather. While “nine” days does not seem like much---it is actually 15% of the prime business days year to date. As expected revenues are “off” year to date in these markets and operators are doing what they can to protect their bottom line. Accordingly I know many of you are working more than ever, but do NOT miss out on the following two items. Scholarship Applications Yes it is that time of year when the children and grandchildren of PGA members may apply to the PGA of America and Southwest Section PGA Foundation Scholarship programs. If a candidate is not selected for a National Scholarship, you will automatically be considered for a SWSPGA Foundation Scholarship. The only way to be considered for a SWSPGA Foundation Scholarship is to apply to the PGA of America Scholarship. (The same criteria are used for both.) The applications must be submitted by 5pm Eastern Time on March 15, 2013. More details can be found at: http://apps.pgalinks.com/scholarship/ Compensation Survey For those of you that have not yet completed the 2013 PGA of America compensation survey , we ask that you do so before the deadline on March 15, 2013. You may access the survey on PGALinks.com. Once you have logged into PGALinks, it will be directly below your login area, or you may access it at the following link: http://www.pgalinks.com/professionals/index.cfm?ctc=5783 This short survey helps provide a great deal of information to current employers about the range of compensation and benefits related to various job classifications within our market. I can let you know it was very beneficial again in 2012 in sharing information with employers who were trying to understand what level of compensation is required to obtain quality individuals for golf operator and instructor positions. Marketing the Professional Golf Shop National Merchandiser of the Year and Southwest Section PGA Hall of Fame member Roger Maxwell will be conducting a seminar on Marketing the Professional Golf Shop. Come and learn from one of the very best on March 6, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm at Starfire. See details on the Southwest Section PGA Home page or call the office to register at 480-443-9002.

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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 Average – 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 employment, etc. (10% of the scholarship weighting scale) The amount and number of scholarships is determined by the availability of funds, and may vary from year to year based on these factors and IRS guidelines. In 2012 eight $5,000 scholarships were awarded and 126 $2,000 scholarships were awarded out of 848 applications. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the PGA Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is for accredited Universities or Colleges in the United States only. The application process is live online (www.PGALinks.com) between November 15, 2012 and March 15, 2013 and students are asked to wait until they are in possession of their most current grade report (first semester) or transcript before applying. The applicant must enter the students Social Security number and the PGA affiliated parent or grandparents PGA ID number to gain access to the application. After submitting the online application, the applicant must have postmarked by March 15,2013 to the below address a sealed official school grade transcript that shows their GPA information and ACT/SAT test scores (if a high school applicant) to: PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program Attention: Linda Bennington Grant and Scholarship Specialist 100 Avenue of the Champions Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 888.532.6661; 561.624.7612 or e-mail: lbenning@pgahq.com PGA members can check out the Scholarship Search Tips for additional listed websites to help you with your scholarship search by visiting the homepage of PGALinks.com/Personal Benefits/PGA Scholarship Program.

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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH TIPS

There are many scholarship opportunities available, so never limit yourself to applying for

just one. Research as many funding sources as you can, and learn which ones you may qualify for, then apply promptly.

Find at least two search engines with which you’re comfortable – use both to search for scholarship opportunities. Two good examples include www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com. Remember to check the schools that you are applying to. Many schools offer scholarships to students that seek them.

If receiving lots of e-mail from a search engine bothers you, set up a scholarship only e-mail account. This will keep all of your scholarship information in one place, your regular in-box won’t be overflowing, and when you use your scholarship e-mail, you are more focused on searching for scholar-ship information.

Organize the information in a way that makes sense to you. For example, when using Fastweb, click on the “deadline” heading to sort the scholarships according to deadline.

Look where you are going! If you are headed for a specific field, look at the leaders in that field or industry, check their websites for scholarship opportunities. For example, a pre-nursing or pre-med student should check out websites for drug manufacturers or companies that do medical research. Most company’s websites are searchable. Try searching “scholarships”. If that doesn’t yield results, try “foundation” or “philanthropy”.

Look at local organizations/groups such as community foundations, religious organizations, Parks and Recreation, fraternities or sororities, town or city clubs, civic groups such as the American Legion, YMCA, 4-H Club, Elks, Kiwanis, Jaycees and the Girl or Boy Scouts.

Beware of scams and services that will search for financial aid money for you for a fee. You should not have to pay for this information.

Visit local public libraries for scholarship books – often near “jobs and careers” section, good for exploration – don’t use books that are more than one year old.

TIPS TO FILLING OUT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

When you are requested to send a photograph this must be a business-like photo. One you would submit for a job interview. This means no prom photos, no photos on the beach, no cleavage, no eyebrow, nose or lip rings, showing tattoos, no extreme haircuts, etc. Look professional.

Don’t wait until the last minute to request your transcript be sent – you are not the only student requesting and sometimes there is a 10-30 day back-up at your high school or college. It is up to you to make sure it gets to our office by the deadline.

Remember, due to limited funding, not all applicants receive scholarships. The process is competitive and you should be careful and thorough when filling out your application to give yourself the best possible advantage.

Do not assume that because you received a scholarship previously that you will automatically receive another award. Be aware that there are always new students competing for awards.

If you want to be taken seriously, consider getting a generic email address rather than a cutesy one like “jellybean07”, “pimpstress”, “superman” or “lopezlover”. Email is used as a form of contact with applicants.

Don’t let a parent fill out the application, it is your responsibility Proofread your application

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COLLEGE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE

HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL WEBSITES TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR SEARCH:

www.collegeboard.com www.Fastweb.com

www.pathwaystocollege.net www.ScholarSelect.com

www.CSOcollegecenter.org www.Zinch.com

www.makingitcount.com www.knowhow2go.org

www.tgsic.org www.aie.org

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPLY FOR

www.scholarships.com

www.lpgafoundation.org (high school senior female golfers)

www.coca-colascholars.org

www.questbridge.com

www.collegescholarships.com

Your school guidance office Community Foundation in your city College websites

www.nagagolf.org (amputee member and dependents)

www.kfcscholars.org

www.FoldsofHonor.org (children of military service men and women killed or disabled

while serving our nation)

www.americorps.org

www.ScholarshipExperts.com

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FREE PRESS COVERAGE FOR YOUR GOLF COURSE OR GOLF RELATED ORGANIZATION IN PHOENIX VALLEY

TEE TIMES MAGAZINE! Tee to Green, a recurring feature in the Southern Chapter's publicly distributed magazine, Phoenix Valley Tee Times, is specifically designed to share golf news and accomplishments. If you have an upcoming event, tournament or community news, staff promotion or recognition, special accomplishment, member with a unique story or junior golf related announcement, please email no more than 250 words (but at least 25 words), and a photo (if applicable) to info@GoGolfArizona.com and we will include it in the upcoming issue and/or post it on our home page at www.GoGolfArizona.com. THE 'FINE PRINT' Please do not submit items that would be traditionally advertised (Golf or Stay & Play discounts, golf instruction, etc.). We happily include 'open to the public' events in Tee to Green on a first-come, first serve basis at no charge; but we would truly appreciate your advertising support of the magazine whenever applicable.

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Upcoming March Education Seminar’s

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To Register for this Seminar

To Register for this Seminar

For the most recent Job Postings and for information on:

PGA Jobfinder

CareerLinks CareerNet

Employment Committee Chairman: Terry Carlson, PGA tmcgolfpro@cox.net Members: Bob Bauer, PGA progolf1@q.com Dennis Gavin, PGA Bill Kuikman, PGA bkuikman@pp-cc.org Kevin Wurgler, PGA kevin.wurgler@hotmail.com Bill Grove, PGA bgrove@pgatourtpc.com Tom Wilcox, PGA twilcox@troongolf.com

Click the link below to contact our PGA Career Consultant Bill Keys, PGA <<click here>>

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National Online Registration Deadlines:

Southwest Section PGA Professional Championship (PNC) Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Southwest Section Senior PGA Professional Championship

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Southwest Section PGA Assistant Championship Tuesday, July 23, 2013

National Online Registration Opens

Southwest Section PGA Professional Championship (PNC) Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Southwest Section Senior PGA Professional Championship

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Southwest Section PGA Assistant Championship Tuesday, June 11, 2013

To enter the Southwest Section PGA Professional Championship, Southwest Section PGA Senior Professional Championship and the Southwest Section PGA Assistant Championship participants must register at www.pgatournaments.com Participants who do not register through the National Office will not be eligible to compete in the Southwest Section PGA Professional Championship (PNC).

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Major Championship Dates and Locations:

Arizona Senior Open June 5-6, 2013

Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club – Prospector

Arizona Open June 13-15, 2013

Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club – Prospector

Sedona Open July 9-11, 2013

Oakcreek Country Club

Ping Southwest Section PGA Championship August 26-28, 2013

Phoenix Country Club

Senior Section Championship September 4-5, 2013

Encanterra Country Club

National Car Rental Assistant Championship September 10, 2013

Alta Mesa Country Club

Section Professional Championship - PNC September 16-18, 2013

Longbow Golf Club

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2013 Southwest Section PGA Pro-Am Schedule

and entry fee change.

Monday, January 7, 2013 @ Wildfire Golf Club – Faldo Course

Monday, February 11, 2013 @ Ancala Country Club

Monday, April 29, 2013 @ TBD

Tuesday – Wednesday, June 25-26, 2013 @ Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club

Monday, July 22, 2013 @ The Phoenician Golf Resort

Monday, August 5, 2013 @ Troon Country Club

Monday, September 23, 2013 @ The Golf Club Scottsdale

Southwest Section PGA Pro-Am Series are $500 per team. The Pro-Am Series at Flagstaff Ranch is $900 per team.

Additional tournament information will be posted on the Southwest Section PGA website and BlueGolf on March 1, 2013. Tournament Notes: The entry form into the Pro-Assistant Championship / Wheel is only available on the Southwest Section PGA website and not BlueGolf. Some events are awaiting sponsor agreements and are not posted at this time. For more and future information visit www.southwest.pga.com

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Tournament Registration Late Fee

The Southwest Section PGA Officers and Board have established a $30 tournament registration late fee for all Southwest Section PGA events.

Each event will have a registration deadline. Any entries accepted after the deadline will be subject to the appropriate late fee penalty. A player will be allowed to participate provided the host facility can accommodate this request.

All late fee charges will be donated to the Southwest Section PGA Foundation.

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Code of Conduct Policy

Late Fee Policy

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2013 Tournament Calendar

Rules of Golf

More Dropping and Re-Dropping – February 5, 2013 1. A player is taking relief from a lateral water hazard that borders the putting green. The prescribed area is narrow and borders the hazard.

The first drop strikes the official’s shoe. The second drop is outside the prescribed area. The third drop strikes the course where the Rule requires and rolls into the hazard. The fourth drop is spun by the player to avoid rolling ball into the hazard. The fifth drop land outside the prescribed area. The sixth drop lands where Rule 26-1c requires and rolls into the hazard. The player places the ball where the ball struck the course on the sixth drop.

Now what?? 2. In each of the following cases, the player has played the dropped ball. In which case has the player proceeded correctly?

a) Player A, in taking relief from a paved cart path, dropped the ball within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole. The dropped ball rolled nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief but not nearer the hole than the original position of the ball.

b) Player B’s ball is in a lateral water hazard. In taking relief, Player B dropped a substituted ball nearer the hole than the point where the original ball last crossed the margin of the hazard and the ball rolls into the prescribed area.

c) In taking relief from a paved cart path, Player C’s first drop strikes the club used to mark the one club-length from the nearest point of relief. The second drop lands within the one club-length area and rolls onto the cart path. Player C placed the ball as near as possible to the spot where the ball struck the course on the second drop.

d) In taking relief from a paved cart path, Player D’s first drop strikes the club used to mark the one club-length from the nearest point of relief. The second drop lands within the one club-length area and rolls onto the cart path. The third drop lands within the one club-length area and rolls nearer the hole than the original position of the ball. Player D placed the ball as near as possible to the spot where the ball struck the course on the third drop.

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Player Development Message: The start of a New Year, peak golf season for some while others have just started their offseason. Despite seasonal differences we all have the opportunity to be experts in golf for those we touch at our courses, clubs, and communities. I hope one of your 2013 resolutions is to evaluate the player development plan at your facility and to take positive steps to add new programs and events this coming season. Your efforts will increase play and increase your value. In my role as Player Development Manager I’m thrilled to see the great work that is being done to grow the passion for our game here in the Southwest Section. We have PGA Members that have been innovative in creating programs and events that meet the goals of Golf 2.0. We have many professionals that really understand the value in retaining avid players and attracting new and returning players. There is no shortage of efforts to grow golf and we should all be appreciative of the efforts that many are making each and every day. Our SWPGA Board has decided to make annual award to a member that exemplifies efforts in the area of Player Development. We share a common mission to grow the game of golf, and like recognizing our best players and best teachers we should recognize exceptional efforts in player development. This year I congratulate Josh Doxtator, PGA Head Professional at Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia, for his exemplary efforts for being recognized as SWPGA Player Development Award Winner. With one program Josh has found a method to reach core players, to engage lapsed golfers and to develop new players. The story of the G.A.L.S. program that is has evolved to include over 220 this season is an inspiration and a shining example of what PGA experts are doing at their facilities. No matter where you are in your player development planning process please contact me if I can help provide you resources or ideas that will make an impact for your facility growing the number of players and creating a fun and welcome atmosphere. Happy New Year! I hope you and those you touch hit many more good shots in 2013!

Bob Doyle, PGA Player Development Regional Manager bdoyle@pgahq.com 602-304-0397

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Tournament Schedules Complimentary Access to Tournaments

2013 MASTERS: April 11-14 | Augusta National Golf Club | Augusta, Ga. Ticket Information (706) 667-6700 | masters.com

Class “A” PGA members, Life members and Master Professional members only (This offer is not extended to Class F, Class IN, Class RM, nor is this offer extended to apprentices). No spouse, guest or families during Practice or Competition Rounds. Must show membership card and photo ID each day. Go to Gate 6A off of Berckmans Road, then report to Gate C to receive daily ticket. NOTE: Daily tickets are not available to purchase for spouse, guest or family.

PGA members who receive complimentary access via their PGA membership are not considered eligible to bring a Junior. Only accredited patrons (an accredited patron is someone attending the Masters who is the individual named on a Series badge application), are able to take advantage of the Junior Pass Program, which does not apply to PGA members.

78th Masters, April 10-13, 2014 79th Masters, April 9-12, 2015 80th Masters, April 7-10, 2016

2013 SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP presented by KitchenAid: May 21-26 | Bellerive Country Club | St. Louis, Mo. Ticket Information (800) 742-4653 | PGA.com

PGA members, apprentices, PGM students, and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children and his and her parents -- does not include member's grandparents, brothers/sisters, spouse of children, etc.). Must show membership card and photo ID each day. PGA members (only) may bring a guest instead of their spouse. Section employees and their spouse may receive a complimentary daily ticket. Section employees must show current Section Employee card and photo identification. Spouse must accompany the Section employee to receive ticket. Go to the Will Call trailer located near admission gate to pick up daily ticket.

75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid | May 20-25, 2014 | Harbor Shores |Benton Harbor, Mich.

2013 U.S. OPEN: June 13-16 | Merion Golf Club | Ardmore, Pa. Ticket Information (800) 698-0661 | usopen.com

Class “A” PGA members, Life members and Master Professional members. No spouse or family members (PGA members only; this offer is not extended to apprentices). Must show membership card and Photo I.D. each day. Go to Will Call to pick up daily ticket. Ticket Information (800) 698-0661.

114th U.S. Open, June 12-15, 2014; Pinehurst (#2), Pinehurst, N.C. 15th U.S. Open, June 15-21, 2015; Chambers Bay, University Place, Wash. 116th U.S. Open, June 13-19, 2016; Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pa.

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2013 U.S SENIOR OPEN: July 11-14 | Omaha (Neb.) Country Club USGA: (908) 234-2300 | ussenioropen.com

Class “A” PGA members, Life members and Master Professional members and spouse or guest. (PGA members only; this offer is not extended to apprentices). Must show membership card and Photo ID each day. Go to Will Call to pick up daily ticket.

July 10-13, 2014; Oak Tree National, Edmond, Okla. July 30-Aug. 2, 2015; Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento, Calif. July 28-31, 2016; Scioto Country Club, Columbus, Ohio

2013 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Aug. 5–11 | Oak Hill Country Club | Rochester, N.Y. Ticket Information (800) 742-4653 | PGA.com

PGA members, apprentices, PGM students, and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children and his and her parents -- does not include member's grandparents, brothers/sisters, spouse of children, etc.). Must show membership card and photo ID each day. PGA members (only) may bring a guest instead of their spouse. Section employees and their spouse may receive a complimentary daily ticket. Section employees must show current Section Employee card and photo identification. Spouse must accompany the Section employee to receive ticket. Go to the Will Call trailer located near admission gate to pick up daily ticket.

2014 PGA Championship: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Ky. 2015 PGA Championship: Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wis. 2016 PGA Championship: Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, N.J. 2017 PGA Championship: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C.

PGA OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS: PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, PGA Professional National Championship, Senior PGA Professional National Championship, Junior PGA Championship, PGA Assistant Championship and PGA Junior Series are free admission to everyone.

OTHER USGA EVENTS: U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Amateur Class “A” PGA members, Life members and Master Professional members and spouse or guest. (PGA members only; this offer is not extended to apprentices). Must show membership card and Photo ID each day. Go to Will Call to pick up daily ticket. Ticket Information (908) 234-2300.

PGA TOUR EVENTS Class “A” PGA members and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children and PGA member's parents). (PGA members only; this offer is not extended to apprentices). Must show membership card and Photo ID each day. Go to Main Gate to pick up daily ticket. Ticket Information (904) 285-3700.

WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Class “A” PGA members only. No spouse or family members. Must show membership card and Photo ID each day. Go to Main Gate to pick up daily ticket. Ticket Information (904) 285-3700.

LPGA EVENTS: PGA members and apprentices. Card holder only. No spouse or family. Show membership card and photo ID on a daily basis. Go to Main Gate to pick up daily ticket. Ticket Information (386) 274-6200.

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For a printable registration form

The PING Junior Classic was held February 23-24, 2013 at Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, AZ. The beautiful 18 hole Schmidt Curley design can hold its own against the best players on a calm day, but when you add wind it makes it that much more of a challenge. The first day of the event the juniors had a wonderful draw on the weather lottery, but as the results show they were not as fortunate on day two. With winds blowing 30-40 mph (sustained) our juniors battled and persevered and finished the event with a new story to tell. Our junior girls led the pack on day two with Madison Kerley starting the day with a one shot lead over Kim Cifuentes Just two shots back was veteran PING JPS player Yesong Han. As the punishing day gave the players a true test, Kim Cifuentes would take the top honors as the Girls Overall Champion of the 2013 PING Junior Classic with Yesong finishing 2nd and Madison in 3rd. In our Boys 15-18 age division we had two juniors come in with a two day low total of 154 which means that a sudden death playoff would commence. Colton Estevez and Hayden Webb would battle it out for an additional 4 holes until Colton made his move to claim the title as the 2013 PING Junior Classic Overall Boys Champion. As always thanks to PING for their continued support and thanks to all the juniors for participating. We hope to see you all at the 2013 PING Junior Shootout on March 16-17, 2013 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club. Keep practicing! PING Junior Classic Top Finishers: Boys 13-14 Top Finishers: Champion: Cooper Wayment - 76-82=158 Runner-Up: Eric Ghim - 75-88=163 Third Place: Trueman Park - 76-88=164

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Boys 15-18 Top Finishers: Champion: Colton Estevez - 72-82=154 Runner-Up: Eric Ghim - 73-81=154 Third Place: Eric Ansett - 75-80=155 Girls 13-18 Top Finishers: Champion: Kim Cifuentes - 76-86=162 Runner-Up: Yesong Han - 77-86=163 Third Place: Madison Kerley - 75-89=164

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2013 PING Junior Classic Boys Champion 2013 PING Junior Classic Girls Champion

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