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May
Newsletter
Georgia PGA
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Mark Mongell, PGA
President
[email protected]
Brian Albertson, PGA
Vice President
[email protected]
UPCOMING SECTION TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS
Date
Tournament/Event
Site
5/26/2015
Club Car Pro-Assistant Championship presented by Under
Athens CC
Armour/Mobile Pro Shop, supported by Druh Belts/Black Clover
Register Here
6/8/20156/9/2015
6/14/2015
6/15/20156/16/2015
Georgia PGA Junior Championship
Encourage the juniors at your club to play!
Register Here
Yamaha Atlanta Open Pro-Am
Yamaha Atlanta Open Presented by Bolle/Bushnell,
supported by Chase54
Pinetree CC
Register
Deadline: 5/22 10 A.M.
Deadline: 6/5 10 A.M.
White Columns CC Register Here
White Columns CC Register Here
Deadline: 6/12 10 A.M.
John Godwin, PGA
Secretary
[email protected]
Brian Stubbs, PGA
Honorary President
[email protected]
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Winston Trively, PGA
Central Chapter President
[email protected]
Brandon Youmans, PGA
East Chapter President
[email protected]
Shawn Koch, PGA
North Chapter President
[email protected]
AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
Brian Conley, PGA
[email protected]
Matthew Evans, PGA
[email protected]
Billy Jack, PGA
[email protected]
Mark Lammi, PGA
[email protected]
Chad O’Dell, PGA
[email protected]
Todd Ormsby, PGA
[email protected]
Brandon Stooksbury, PGA
[email protected]
SENIOR DIVISION
PRESIDENT
Mike Schlueter, PGA
[email protected]
ASSISTANTS’ DIVISION
PRESIDENT
Will Bartram, PGA
[email protected]
Georgia PGA
590 West Crossville Rd., Ste 204
Roswell, GA 30075
www.georgiapga.com
Nance Claims First Georgia PGA Title
PGA Apprentice Travis Nance of
Cartersville won the second annual
Rivermont PGA Championship at
Rivermont Golf & Country Club in
Johns Creek presented by St.
Michelle Vineyards and Oxford Golf
by one shot over amateur Erik
Martin of Alpharetta. Nance is an
assistant golf professional at Coosa
Country Club in Rome and this
marks his first victory in a Georgia
Section event.
Nance, who had carded a first
round of 70, was three shots behind
Martin who shot an opening round
Champion Travis Nance pictured with
of 67. Martin had built a four shot
Host PGA Professional Matthew Evans
lead on the inward nine, but made a
double bogey on the 15th hole to fall back into a tie with Nance. Martin
had an opportunity to win on the final hole, but his long birdie attempt
came up well short of the hole and he missed his par attempt, handing the
title to Nance. Nance lost in a playoff last year to PGA Apprentice Chris
Nicol of the Georgia Golf Center in Milton. Nicol finished this year’s
tournament in sixth place.
Low amateur honors went to Martin who plays out of the Golf Club of
Georgia. For his efforts, Nance earned the first place check of $2,200.
Rounding out the top five were Martin, PGA Teaching Professional Tim
Weinhart of The Standard Club and PGA Apprentice Chris Cartwright of
West Pines Golf Course in Douglasville who all tied for 2nd place at twounder par 140. Rob French of the PGA Tour Superstore carded a two-day
total of one-under par 141.
Click here to view the complete results.
CONTACT US:
Ph) 678-461-8600 F) 678-461-0500
GEORGIA PGA STAFF
Michael Paull
Executive Director
[email protected]
Scott Gordon
Assistant Executive Director/
Junior Golf Director
[email protected]
Pat Day, PGA
Tournament Director
[email protected]
Eric Wagner
Operations Manager
[email protected]
Carrie Ann Byrne
Section Assistant
[email protected]
Jenna Tidd
Section Admin Rep
[email protected]
Mike McCollum, PGA
Employment Consultant
[email protected]
Daryl Batey, PGA
Player Development
Regional Manager
[email protected]
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Section News…1-8
Rules Tip…9
Chapter/Division
Tournaments… 10
Member Updates… 11
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4 players, 100 holes
of golf each, 9.5 hours,
over 1700 strokes and
$5,846 raised and
The Georgia PGA staff of Mike, Pat, Scott and
Eric (pictured right) each played 100 holes of
golf at Country Club of Columbus on May 11 to
kick off the PGA Golf Day as a fundraiser for
the Georgia PGA Foundation and other local
charities. We hope that other Georgia PGA
Members will take part in this great event to
support multiple causes. 75% of the funds you
raise will go directly to the Georgia PGA
Foundation to help support our growth of the
game initiatives. 25% go to a local or national
charity of your choice.
counting to support
the Georgia PGA
Foundation and other
local charities.
Visit www.pgagolfday.com, sign up, pick a
day to play your 100 hole marathon and start
raising donations now! It's that easy and it's a
fun day of life long memories for a great cause.
Click Here to Donate
or Participate
Mark your calendars!
Registration Dates for Section PGA
Professional, Senior & Assistant Champs
Registration for our Section Championships through The PGA
of America national office will open within the upcoming
months. Event information and registration will be live on
PGALinks.com/PGA.org on the following dates:
Georgia PGA Professional Championship
Info available soon. Registration opens May 27th.
Georgia PGA Senior PGA Professional Championship
Click here to view entry info. Registration opens June 3rd.
Georgia PGA Assistant Championship
Info available soon. Registration opens June 10th
Club Car Pro-Assistant Championship
The 2015 Club Car Pro-Assistant Championship presented by
Under Armour/Mobile Pro Shop supported by Druh Belts/
Black Clover will be contested at Athens Country Club in
Athens, GA on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Be sure to register by
the deadline of Friday, May 22nd at 10A.M. Click here to sign
up your team today!
It is open to Georgia PGA Head Golf Professionals and
Directors of Golf (class MP, A-1, A-2, A-4, A-7, A-13, and A14) and the assistant professional at their facility (class A-6, A-8
or registered apprentice). All team members must be from the
same club and in good standing with the Georgia PGA. An A-6,
A-8 or registered apprentice may only be on one team.
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Mason Claims Second
Yamaha Georgia Senior Open
James Mason,
PGA life-member
from The
Orchard Golf &
Country Club in
Dillard, won his
second Yamaha
Georgia Senior
Open contested
at the University
of Georgia Golf
Course in
Athens. Mason
fired a second
round of twounder par 69 for
a two-day total of
three-under par
139, and defeated Stephen Keppler head PGA professional at
Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw and Mark Anderson
teaching professional at Brunswick Country Club in a suddendeath playoff.
Mason started the day tied for fourth place after a first round
of one-under par 70, and then fell back to even par for the
tournament after a double bogey on his 16th hole. He then
proceeded to eagle the par five 17th hole and birdied the 18th
hole to post three-under par and waited for the final groups to
finish their rounds. Keppler and Anderson also shot rounds of
two-under par 69 to match Mason in the clubhouse. For his
efforts, Mason claimed the first place check for $2,200. It was
announced yesterday, that Mason will be inducted into the
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame next January.
Low amateur honors went to noted amateur Billy Mitchell of
Roswell who finished the championship at one-over par 143
and an overall tie for 8th place. Defending champion, PGA
teaching professional Craig Stevens of Brookstone Golf &
Country Club in Acworth, finished alone in 4th place at 2under par 140. Rounding out the top five was Charlie King,
PGA head professional at Griffin City Golf Course who finished
at one-under par 141.
Click here to view the complete results.
2015 Yamaha Atlanta Open & Pro-Am
This year’s Yamaha Atlanta Open presented by Bollé/Bushnell
and supported by Chase 54 will be held at White Columns
Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16, 2015.
The Yamaha Atlanta Open Pro-Am will precede the main event
on Sunday, June 14th. Click here for more information and
to download the entry form.
There are no qualifiers for the Yamaha Atlanta Open, entries
will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and all registrants
must meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Georgia PGA Members in good standing.
2. Georgia PGA Apprentices in good standing.
3. All Amateurs who are current legal residents of the state of
Georgia and have a USGA Handicap Index of 4.0 or less. (A
player may be required to show proof of residency. )
Registration is now open to all members, apprentices and
amateurs. Click here to register! Get registered before the
deadline of Friday, June 12th at 10 A.M.
If you are an exempt amateur, please call the Georgia PGA
office to register.
Georgia PGA Junior Championship
As we begin to check off events on our 2015 Georgia PGA
Junior Tour schedule, please encourage the juniors at your club
to sign up to play this year. We’re looking forward to another
fun season playing at some of the top courses in Georgia. Visit
the Junior Tour page to register for the Tour and view the
2015 tournament schedule.
Follow the Georgia PGA Junior Tour on Facebook to stay
updated on all Junior Tour activities.
The Georgia PGA Junior
Championship being held at
Pinetree Country Club in
Kennesaw, GA is coming up
quick on June 8-9. The Boys
and Girls Overall champion will
earn a spot into the 40th Junior
PGA Championship sponsored
by Under Armour and Genesis
Networks on August 3-6, 2015 at Miramont Country Club in
Bryan, Texas. Click here to download the event flyer and
make sure your juniors sign up to participate in this great
tournament by June 5th!
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Jack Dean Featured in CBS Special
Georgia PGA Professional Jack Dean of Southern Hills Golf
Club and Perry Country Club and his PGA Junior League Golf
Program were featured in the recent CBS Special PGA REACH
on May 16. Click here to watch the segment on
GeorgiaPGA.com.
Volunteers Needed for DCP Qualifiers
We are asking for your help to ensure the Drive, Chip and Putt
Championship is a success. Members are needed to volunteer
at our 2015 qualifiers. Please contact Scott Gordon at
[email protected] or 678-461-8600.
PGA members will earn 1 PGA Required MSR credit for four
hours of participation or 2 PGA Required MSR credits for five
to eight hours participation at each Drive, Chip and Putt event.
Visit the Georgia PGA’s Drive, Chip and Putt page for
more information on this year’s events.
Currahee Club May Special
Employment Position Available
There is an opening for the Assistant Food and Beverage
Manager position at the Currahee Club. Please send referrals
to [email protected].
Stay and play at Currahee Club for the rest of the month of
May. $155 per person per day includes accommodations and
unlimited golf on a space available basis.
The 2015 PGA Annual Operations Survey is available to the highest ranked PGA Professional at each facility,
or to any Professional with proxy rights through PerformanceTrak. PGA members will earn 2 MSR credits for submitting this
valuable information by June 10. 2015!
Click here to get started or visit PGA.org
Georgia PGA Seniors’ Division Results
Summit Chase Senior Classic
Summit Chase Country Club
May 11-12, 2015
Upcoming Education Opportunities
Learn from the Best & Earn MSRs!
Place Player
1 Craig Stevens
T2 Mel Mendenhall (a)
Dave Nichols (a)
Jack Kearney (a)
5 Tim Brewer (a)
T6 Scott Hare
John Foster (a)
T8 Sonny Skinner
Rusty Strawn (a)
10 Robert Cole
Score
70-70—140
75-67—142
73-69—142
74-68—142
71-73—144
71-74—145
74-71—145
78-68—146
73-73—166
72-76—148
Assistants’ Division Stroke Play
Cherokee Run Golf Club
April 27, 2015
Youth & Family Golf Regional Workshop
Date:
Monday, June 8 - Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Place:
TopGolf - Alpharetta, Georgia
Details:
Click here for more information
MSR:
12 PGA Required Education MSRs (2-day total)
Register: Click Here to Register
Visit GeorgiaPGA.com’s Education/MSR page
to view all opportunities.
Place Player
1 Chris Nicol (p)
T2 Chris Cartwright
Jason James
4 Jared Davis
5 JP Griffin
T6 Chris Shircliff
Joe Butler
Justin Jolly
T9 Connor Armstrong
Seth McCain
Score
75
75
75
76
77
78
78
78
79
79
Assistants’ Division Stroke Play
Achasta Golf Club
May 11, 2015
Place
1
2
3
T4
Player
Brent Whitehead
Chris Cartwright
Chris Nicol
Jordon Arnold
David Ward
T6 Cory Cooper
Seth McCain
8 Justin Martin
T9 Greg Lee
Justin Sigmon
Score
68
69
71
72
72
73
73
75
76
76
For complete tournament results,
please visit GeorgiaPGA.com.
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Georgia PGA Foundation
The
(the Foundation), a nonprofit charitable organization, was
established with the mission of enhancing lives and improving the
communities served by our Georgia Section through golf
programming and fundraising, and in the process, growing the
game throughout the region. As a PGA member, you should be
familiar with the Foundation as a means to share our talents and
ourselves in support of the future of the game. Here are a few
details to help you understand the Foundation and its mission:
How and why was Georgia PGA Foundation created?
The Georgia PGA acquired ownership of the Georgia Junior
Golf Foundation in the late summer of 2011, and re-branded
the organization the Georgia PGA Foundation as a vehicle to
grow the game. The Foundation was introduced to the
membership at our Spring 2012 meeting.
What programs do we deliver through the Foundation?
1. The Georgia PGA Junior Tour
Our goal is to provide junior golfers throughout our state an
opportunity to experience competitive golf. Each year we offer
an outstanding list of venues for our junior players to
experience. The Tour teaches the values of sportsmanship,
honesty, self-discipline, integrity and a competitive spirit. By
encouraging the involvement of young people, the Tour serves
to grow the game.
2. Interactive Etiquette and Rules of Golf Schools
Interactive Etiquette and Rules of Golf Schools are delivered
through PowerPoint presentations and video programming by
Georgia PGA Professional and Foundation volunteers throughout
the state. The program is offered to middle school and high school
students and serves to elevate their knowledge of the game. All
participants receive a copy of “The Rules of Golf.”
3. J. Smith Lanier & Company Charity Classic
supporting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
For more than 20 years, our section professionals have
participated annually in the J. Smith Lanier & Co. Brain Tumor
for Children Charity Classic in support of the Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation. The proceeds go toward brain tumor
research and golf therapy programs for the affected children.
4. Drive, Chip and Putt
This free youth golf development initiative is open to boys and
girls, ages seven to 15, from all 50 states who compete in separate
divisions and four age categories. Top performers at the local level
advance through sub-regional and regional qualifiers. The top 80
performers – 40 boys and 40 girls – earn an invitation to the
National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club.
5. National Charities, Endowments and Scholarships
During the past few years, The American Cancer Society, Folds of
Honor, Autism Speaks and other charitable organizations have
received support from the Georgia PGA. Working together with
these organizations, we deliver the game through tournaments,
clinics, and promotions. Scholarships for participation in junior
events are awarded to deserving junior players. The Georgia PGA
and our partners are changing lives, making a difference, and
growing the game and the Georgia PGA brand.
How do we currently generate funding for our
initiatives?
1. Georgia License Tag Program
Using our personalized Georgia PGA Golf Tag delivers revenue
annually to the Foundation.
2. Birdies for Love
Since 2012, the McGladrey Classic and the Georgia PGA have
teamed up with the Davis Love Foundation through the Birdies
Fore Love initiative. Birdies Fore Love, presented by Nalley
Buick-GMC, is a fun way to bring new donors to our
Foundation. Donors pledge dollars for every birdie made at
The McGladrey Classic; their donations go directly to the
Georgia PGA Foundation.
3. Foundation Golf Tournaments
PGA Professionals host events at their facilities to support the
Foundation. Can you?
4. The Georgia PGA Section Gala
Our section’s premier social function and auction bring
charitable organizations, partners, golf associations and PGA
members together to create awareness and deliver the funding
needed to expand our reach.
5. Private Donations
The generosity of our friends in Georgia is greatly appreciated.
These private donations and corporation gifts encourage and
allow us to create initiatives that help us serve our communities
and grow the game.
Who benefits from the Georgia PGA Foundation?
PGA members believe the act of sharing is extremely powerful,
whether it involves your time, talent or a financial contribution.
Giving back provides benefits exponentially. Collaborating on
programs with charitable partners and other organizations affords
us new opportunities to expand the game of golf. Initiatives with
our corporate partners who benefit from our ability to deliver the
game permit us to build our brand and increase our section
revenues, allowing us to expand our member programming,
including education, employment and golf events. The growth of
the game is our mission, but the willingness to share the values of
the game with others is a business practice we as golf professionals
can all share and embrace.
Let’s share our time and talent in support of our beloved
game! To learn more about how you can get involved in this
important initiative, please contact Brian Albertson at
[email protected].
Your Executive Committee
Spring Meeting 2015
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Section Photo Highlights:
2015 Yamaha Georgia Senior Open
Left: Low Amateur Billy Mitchell
Center: Champion James Mason in action
Right: Champion James Mason with Yamaha's Richard
Warren and JT Carney at University of Georgia GC
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Jumble Puzzle
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UPCOMING CHAPTER/DIVISION TOURNAMENTS
Central Chapter
No upcoming tournaments...
East Chapter
Date
Tournament/Event
Site
Register
6/1/2015
East Chapter Pro-Am
Sea Island - Retreat Course
Register Here
Deadline: 5/29 10 A.M.
6/22/2015
East Chapter Championship
Ford Plantation
Register Here
Deadline: 6/19 10 A.M.
North Chapter
Date
Tournament/Event
Site
Register
6/11/2015
North Chapter Pro-Junior
Championship
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club
Registration Coming Soon
Deadline: 6/8 10 A.M.
6/29/2015
North Chapter Pro-Am
The Standard Club
Register Here
Deadline: 6/26 10 A.M.
Seniors’ Division
Presented by Cosamin ASU
Date
Tournament/Event
Site
Register
6/8/20156/9/2015
Lee-Weir Memorial Tournament
Canongate 1 Golf Club
Register Here
Deadline: 6/5 10 A.M.
Assistants’ Division
Date
Tournament/Event
Site
Register
6/8/2015
Assistants' Division Stroke Play
Orchard Hills Golf Club
Register Here
Deadline: 6/5 10 A.M.
While GeorgiaPGA.com is our main source for all section activity, we recommend using our additional media outlets in order
to stay the most up-to-date on the latest Section news, updates, and event photos.
Georgia PGA ▪ Junior Tour
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MEMBER & APPRENTICE UPDATES
*Updates between 4/23/2015—5/19/2015
New Members
Employment Changes
Name
Name
Class
Facility
James M. Miller, PGA
A-8
The Orchard Golf & CC
Steven H. Wagner, PGA
A-1
Cobblestone Golf Course
New Apprentices
Tyler M. Blaschak, PGA
Cory L. Cooper, PGA
Class
Facility
A-8
A-8
Sea Island GC
Capital City Club
Chase D Epting
B-8
West Lake Country Club
Craig Forney, PGA
A-6
The River Club
Name
Class
Facility
Robert J. Guiendon, PGA
A-1
Druid Hills Golf Club
Shaun R. Kelley
B-1
Hampton Golf Village
Tyler W. Johnson, PGA
Efrim C Moore Jr.
A-1
Woodmont Golf and CC
B-8
Druid Hills Golf Club
Justin T. Roberto, PGA
A-6
Blue Giraffe Golf Institute
Houston White
B-8
Hawks Ridge Golf Club
New Quarter Century Members
Name
Class
Date
David Franklin, PGA
James M, Prusia, PGA
A-1
A-15
4/30/2015
4/30/2015
Transfers Into Section
Name
Class
From
Tyler W. Johnson, PGA
Efrim C Moore Jr.
A-1
Philadelphia
B-8
North Florida
Tyler M. Blaschak, PGA
Cory L. Cooper, PGA
A-8
A-8
Classification Changes
Name
Class
Facility
Craig Forney, PGA
A-6
The River Club
Carolinas
Gulf States
May Birthdays
5/1
5/2
5/3
5/3
5/4
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/6
5/6
5/6
5/6
5/6
5/7
5/7
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/9
5/9
5/10
5/10
5/11
William Lewis, PGA
Justin Waffle, PGA
Andrew Leikvoll
Jim Sykes, PGA
Brad Barnes, PGA
Matt Scheck, PGA
Bob Stevenson, PGA
Michael Davenport, PGA
Wyatt Detmer, PGA
Brandon Lovelady
Namsub Padungsiriseth
Steve Ridge, PGA
Tim Simpson, PGA
Tommy Johnson, PGA
Thomas Mitchell, PGA
Chris Kirk, PGA
Franklin Langham, PGA
Derek Martin, PGA
Curtis Mooney
Ned DeFanti, PGA
Aaron Feyes, PGA
Gregory Raisor, PGA
Brant Ruckert, PGA
David Kim
5/11
5/11
5/12
5/12
5/13
5/13
5/13
5/14
5/14
5/14
5/15
5/15
5/15
5/15
5/15
5/16
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/18
5/19
5/21
5/21
5/22
Ricky Mattox, PGA
Phil Taylor, PGA
George Blumberg, PGA
Tony Martin, PGA
Steven Barfoot, PGA
Chase Epting
Jim Hickman, PGA
Cutts Benedict, PGA
Zach Caldwell
Blake Hatfield, PGA
Kelly McCammon, PGA
Scott Parel, PGA
Jerry Schwendinger, PGA
Jerry Walker, PGA
Steve Willy, PGA
Michael Dausch, PGA
Derek Lafferty, PGA
Houston White
Robert Dugger, PGA
Mark A. Simrell
Charlie Bradshaw, PGA
Stewart Cink, PGA
Chris Nicol
John Hall
5/23
5/24
5/24
5/24
5/24
5/25
5/25
5/25
5/26
5/26
5/26
5/27
5/27
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/29
5/29
5/30
5/30
5/31
5/31
5/31
5/31
Ronald Mahefkey, PGA
Cody Barden, PGA
Tommy Brannen, PGA
John Phillips, PGA
Corey Ranew
Kit Fisher
Chris Shircliff, PGA
John Tillery, PGA
Justin Brennan, PGA
Ross Butler
Lonnie Reece, PGA
Chris Marotto, PGA
Ryan O'Mahoney, PGA
Daniel Sullivan, PGA
Ted Meier, PGA
Tom Carter, PGA
Adam Littleton, PGA
Mark Robinson, PGA
Lance Cantrell, PGA
Chip Spiler, PGA
Sean Cain, PGA
Mike Gregga, PGA
Scott Shannon, PGA
Shane Warawa
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