2012 PROgram Magazine - Year in Review

SCOTT STUBBSHONOREDSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL SCOTT STUBBS IS NAMED THE 57TH GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY 06 YOUR VALUED SCPGA SPONSORS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT07 CONSIDER THIS...

SECTION REPORT09 2013, A YEAR FOR THE GOLFER AND CUSTOMER

EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION10 EMPLOYMENT REVIEW AND GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 11 WHAT IS YOUR GOLF RESOLUTION FOR 2013?

NEW MEMBERS12 WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA FAMILY

ANNUAL MEETING 14 2012 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA ANNUAL MEETING WAS A TRUE SUCCESS

GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR18 SCOTT STUBBS HONORED SCPGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS 19 MEET YOUR 2013 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

PINEHURST CHAMPIONSHIP 19 PINEHURST CHAMPIONSHIP WAS A TREAT PGA NEWS23 TED BISHOP ELECTED 38TH PRESIDENT OF THE PGA OF AMERICA

FALL SUMMIT24 2012 INCLUDED AN INFORMATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL FALL TEACHING SUMMIT

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contents TEACHERS FORUM25 PURPOSEFUL PUTTING PRACTICE

NEIGHBORHOOD GOLF26 THE SCPGA NEIGHBORHOOD GOLF WRAPS UP A SUCCESSFUL 2012

WOMEN’S MATCHES27 THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA WOMEN PROFESSIONALS RETAIN THE CUP

JUNIOR GOLF29 THE SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR 2012 WRAP-UP

HONORS MATCHES30 SCPGA VS SCGA HONORS CUP MATCHES

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TOURNAMENT RECAP38 SAVE THE DATE/ TOURNAMENT RESULTS

SECTION NOTES39 NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE SCPGA OFFICE

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THE PROGRAMVOLUME 39 • ISSUE 6 • 2012 DECEMBER ISSUEThe Program is produced by the Southern California PGA. The Program is distributed free to members and affiliates of the SCPGA six times a year. The articles and other information contained within this publication are informational and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the SCPGA. The SCPGA assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made for or by any product in this publication whether reported or advertised. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the SCPGA is prohibited.

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3333 Concours Street • Building 2, Suite 2100 • Ontario, CA 91764951.845.4653 ph • 951.769.6733 fax • scpga.comTHE SCPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSJeff Johnson, President - Moreno Valley Ranch Golf ClubRic Moore, Vice President/Secretary - Wood Ranch Golf ClubJason Taylor, Honorary President - Lorena Ochoa Golf Foundation

AT-LARGE DIRECTORSDavid Foster, Click 4 Tee Times • Bill Hulbert, Green River Golf Club • Todd Keefer, PGA West • Tony Letendre, Newport Beach Country Club • Eric Lohman, Monarch Beach Golf Links • John McNair, JC Resorts

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSSusan Roll, Carlsbad Golf CenterTom Wilson, Life Member - Active

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVESDesert: Jon Vesper, Westin Mission Hills ResortInland Empire: Mike Pearson, Oak Valley Golf Club Metro: Scott Heyn, Black Gold Golf ClubNorthern: Dan Hodapp, Mountain View Golf ClubSan Diego: Mark Hayden, Golf Academy of America

PGA GOVERNANCEDISTRICT 11 DIRECTORBill Hulbert, Green River Golf Club - Southern California Section

PGA OF AMERICA PRESIDENTTed Bishop, Hillendale Country Club -Middle Atlantic Section

SCPGA SECTION STAFFTom Addis III, PGA, Executive Director/CEOExt 726 • [email protected]

David Myrdahl, Foundation DirectorExt 733 • [email protected]

Sharon Curfman, Membership ManagerExt 720 • [email protected]

Breanne Lockard, Communications ManagerExt 722 • [email protected]

Rob Keller, Director of Competitions and RulesExt 719 • [email protected]

Amy Stadelman, Tournaments and Events CoordinatorExt 732 • [email protected]

Andrew Zeller, Junior Golf DirectorExt 723 • [email protected]

Mike Mowry, Junior Tour ManagerExt 721 • [email protected]

Nick Becker, PGA, Junior Tour ManagerExt 735 • [email protected]

Thomas Camaione, Junior Golf CoordinatorExt 728 • [email protected]

Kevin Smith, Junior Golf Development CoordinatorExt 729 • [email protected]

Kristine Lorencz, Section AdministrationExt 710 • [email protected]

Alexandra Tegels, Player Development ManagerExt 730 • [email protected]

Joe Mentz and Chad Rongavilla, Player Development InternsExt 736 • [email protected]

Janelle Kotzin, Office Manager/AccountingExt 734 • [email protected]

PGA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL MANAGERNikki Gatch760.534.1370 • [email protected]

PGA EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTKen Ferrell, PGA951.894.5024 • [email protected]


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By SCPGA President, Jeff Johnson, PGA

THREE’S A CHARM

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There have been many reasons to remain enthusiastic and ever optimistic about our Association during recent years. As we have evolved and continue to do so it

should not escape our attention a seminal moment which has occurred this past month.There were none and now no less than three, women that is. We enjoy the virtues of five Chapters in our large Section and of those five Chapters, three women are at the helm. Our Metropolitan Chapter President is Paula Olsen. Our Desert Chapter President is Meredith Foster Johnson and our San Diego Chapter President is Susan Roll. I will try and tell you in just a few words what I know I could never say in too many. WOW, and then some. Years ago when Sue Kay Allen, Carrie Jena, Kim Schilling, Holly Kennedy, Susie Schneider and others served the Section Board of Directors and contributed to our Chapters, many of us were hopeful that the moment would arrive when

these talented and bright stewards of our business and game would share their wisdom while administering to our affairs. The moment is here and we will all be the better for it.And this.. The Honors Cup Matches just concluded. Our fourth edition and this years Honorees were the venerable Tom Morgan of the SCGA and our own Half-Century Hall of Fame Member, Jerry Anderson, PGA. Toscana Country Club was the host and Dave Craig, PGA and his amazing staff did wonderful things for the contestants while making

Susan Roll, Meredith Foster, Paula Olsen (pictured left to right)

this a most memorable occasion. The 10 brightest SCGA Amateurs and 10 of our finest PGA Professionals enjoyed all that’s good about our relationship with our partner, the SCGA. It is good for our Section and very good for the game of golf.Please let me know how I might help.

Jeff Johnson, PGA

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By SCPGA Executive Director and CEO, Tom Addis III, PGA

THE GOLFER AND CUSTOMER

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As we move into 2013, we must focus on doing things that will enhance and support our businesses for the better. The golf business is based on traditions and values that have lasted for

years and years and we don’t want to violate either of those, BUT we need to look at new ways, or maybe some older traditional ways to do business in the golf industry and at our golf courses and facilities.

We must be good members of the community through our facilities and through the PGA. We must offer programs at our golf businesses that say to our customer “we want you here, and while you’re here, enjoy yourself!” I understand, that with minimal staff coverage a welcoming is more challenging. It doesn’t take much to say “hi” and to smile and to ask a customer what you can do for them for the day or for their game of golf. You will be surprised how that will help your golfer enjoy their day and remember your facility, and YOU.

Two of my favorite and most valued mentors gave me some advice I’ll never forget - especially dealing with people and our golfers and making their time more enjoyable....

.....my father, Tom Addis, always asked me to say “hi” or “hello” to people, regardless of where we are....he always used the example - if there are two of you walking toward each other on an empty pathway, and you’re the only ones, how could you NOT say “hello” or “hi” as you passed each other - and when you do, you both feel better about yourselves....we now apply that to our golfers and customers every day.

.....one of my former bosses, and owner of Singing Hills Resort, where I was employed for 31 years, Jerry Hollingsworth gave me some great advice...I was very appreciative and said to him, “I don’t know what to say to you” and Jerry said, “just say thank you”....I’ve never forgotten that and always applied

that, just like saying “hello” when my customer walks into the golf shop and “thank you” when they leave.....those two little words always made a positive impact on my business and many times made the day!

We, as managers, can always walk around our golf course or our facility and smile and say hello to people and make our offer to help them and encourage them to have a great day and above all, enjoy themselves while they’re visiting.

Tom Addis III, PGA

2013, A Year For

We must offer programs at our golf businesses that say to our customer ‘we

want you here, and while you’re here, enjoy yourself!’... It doesn’t take much to

say ‘hi’ and to smile and to ask a Customer what you can do for them for the day or for

their game of golf.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR

The PGA of America has 41 Sections that are divided into 14

districts. District 11 is comprised of the Southern California, Northern California, and Aloha Sections. Each district has a “Director” that serves on the PGA Board of Directors. I am very honored to serve as your District Director from now through 2015 and follow Howard Smith, Pat Rielly, Tom Addis, Perry Dickey, and Tom Sargent as a director from Southern California.

I have spent 2012 unofficially attending Board meetings and “shadowing” Sue Fiscoe from Northern California, who served from 2010 to the Annual meeting in November. Immediately after the Annual meeting ended the Board held its traditional short meeting to start the new regime, so to speak. And what a regime it will be. First, our new President is Ted Bishop. Moving up to Vice President is Derek Sprague. And the newly elected Secretary is Southern California’s own Paul Levy.

With Joe Steranka’s retirement it became necessary to hire a new CEO. Pete Bevacqua is that person, and he also became official at that meeting. In addition Darrell Crall was selected to be the new COO, a position that had not been in place for many years.

My feelings coming out of that meeting were very positive in so many ways. First, what a strong officer corps we have, including my friend Paul. President Bishop’s vision for where we hope to take the Association is very strong. And Pete and Darrell will be an amazing team managing the headquarters staff and the assets of the PGA.

It is my goal to communicate with you on a regular basis. And if you have any comments, concerns, ideas or questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 714-310-7375.

Bill Hulbert, PGADistrict 11 Director


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FOR THE NEW YEARBy PGA Employment Consultant, Ken Ferrell, PGA

Employment Review and Goals

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With the beginning of a New Year, it is a great time to review what we learned from last year while preparing for what lies ahead in 2013. While the economy seems to be

creeping back, unemployment continues to decline. 10,000 baby boomers are retiring a day while 38 million women say they want to play golf. The staggering amount of people walking away from the game is diminishing, and player development as the key strategy led by the PGA of America has support by every stakeholder in our industry. With a brighter outlook for next year, preparation and using all of the assets PGA professionals have available to them is now more important than ever .

The following are some items that you might review and consider so your owner or employer knows the most important person that drives success at the facility is their PGA Professional.

1) Prepare, Review and Understand your Budget and Financial Statements. Employers are looking to you for financial answers. You want to be a part of the budget process to ensure the numbers are real. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to attach a bonus based upon meeting or exceeding performance. PGA professionals can often increase their income up to an additional 25% through bonuses. While employers may not be willing to increase salaries or wages, they are generally pleased to have you participate in additional revenue. This can translate to your staff as well. If you are not a part of the budget process, go to your employer and ask to participate. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! The PGA of America provides templates for a budget and business plan on PGALinks.com.

2) Focus on Growth in Rounds,

and Revenue. In the New Year, focus on growing rounds while keeping your average green fee at a healthy level. If you are discounting rounds, know when to discount. Consider non-prime times to grow new golfers. Turn new golfers from students to players. Also, when considering growth, think of how you can positively impact other departments. Owners want their PGA professional to participate in selling events, memberships, food and beverage and other sales opportunities also.

3) Meet with your Player Development Regional Manager. Nikki Gatch is an expert at player development. She travels from facility to facility and knows what is working. As a woman she understands how to reach women, a segment which represents 38 million people that say they want to play golf. She can help you utilize the Connect with Her and Know Your Customer Playbooks which offer you an insight into building loyal customers.

4) Employ a system to effectively train your staff to create positive customer relations. Your staff should be on board and trained in all programs that you develop and offer. Utilize the 5 step process for improving employee performance, Expectations, Resources, Input, Consequences, and Feedback.

5) Mentor others. At Employment gatherings, industry leaders agree the single most important person contributing to their success was their mentor. Remember, someone is watching you and is probably relying on you to teach them. This includes assisting apprentices through the PGA/PGM program.

Additionally, here are some items that when reviewed and completed, have a great benefit to you.

1) Update your resume. Samples are available on PGALinks.com. Your Employment Consultant is always available to review your resume and cover letter.

2) Update your CareerLinks Profile. To remain active in and receive management employment postings, every PGA professional must update their new CareerLinks Profile.

3) Complete the 2013 Compensation Survey. Your personal information is confidential but when combined with other compensation information, it becomes a critical tool to increase compensation and benefits on behalf of PGA Professionals. You can receive up to two MSR credits by completing it by March 30, 2013.

4)Access Playbooks for Player Development. The Player Development, Know your Customer, and Connect with Her Playbooks are available on PGALinks.com or Golf20.net.

5)Educate yourself through the Certified Professional Program (CPP). The newly-designed Certified Professional Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports the goals of PGA Professionals who are committed to continuously improving their business and teaching skills. The program offers four certifications: General Management, Golf Operations, Instruction, and Player Development that follow the seven defined career paths.

6) Balance your personal and professional life. Your health and your family are the two most critical elements to your employment. It’s always best to start here when establishing your professional goals.

2012 was a wonderful opportunity for me to serve SCPGA members in employment. Please know that both the SCPGA section office and I are always available to assist you in reaching your employment goals for 2013.

Ken Ferrell, PGA is the Employment Consultant for the Southern California Section of the PGA and can be reached at: 951-894-5024, or [email protected].


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GOLF RESOLUTION FOR 2013?

By PGA Player Development Manager, Nikki Gatch

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As we begin a new year, we often take that opportunity to set new goals both personally and professionally. You may make a resolution to get into shape, spend

more time with family and friends, or perhaps reset your professional goals. I think all too often as golf professionals, we overlook something so close to us when making our resolutions for the new year….GOLF!

My personal resolution is to not only promote the game, but to play more golf myself – with colleagues, friends, and my family. I also am setting a goal to personally introduce the game to 10 people in the coming year. As golf professionals, I’m sure we can all think of a few friends, family members or acquaintances we could introduce to this great game. And if we don’t, who will?

In the upcoming year we will continue to expand our education series with regards to Golf 2.0 and growing the game and your business. Partnering with your Employment Consultant, Ken Ferrell, together we will work to provide you with the best tools and resources to succeed and to showcase your value as a PGA Professional to your employer.

Just some of the topics we will cover will include: Know Your Customer, where we will discuss why the time is now to retain and strengthen the core golfer at your facility using the latest golf industry research, as well as discuss an easy to

use action step approach to know your customers better and increase bottom line results. We will also discuss Sales, Service and Staff Training, where we will discuss the importance of customer touch points by monitoring your facility and identifying specific customer touch points and how to create value. In addition, we will continue to discuss Player Development and the six-step process for growing your customer base. And finally, we will present the latest Playbook, Connecting With Her, where we will discuss the power of the women’s market from both a general consumer standpoint as well as how that relates to the golf industry.

Another exciting opportunity is the new Certified Professional Program,

or CPP 2.0. There are four new certifications available for you to expand your education and enhance your career and market value. The four certifications include: Golf Operations, General Management, Instruction, and Player Development. The certification program is an online program, designed for today’s professional, reducing time and travel costs associated with traditional classes. For more information please refer to PGALinks.

On a personal note, I wish all of you continued success for the New Year, and please let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you or your facility.

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED Cody Shining, PGA; Patrick Zamora, PGA; Andrew Howie, PGA; James Mundy, PGA; David Robe, PGA; Jeffrey Simon, PGA; Nicholas Yannotti, PGA

NEWLY REGISTERED AND RE-REGISTERED APPRENTICES Brett Hundt, Steve Park, Derek Williams Jr., Cyrus Wu, Christopher Briney, Burt Miranda, Karl Smith, Ian, Timothy Leible, Ian Hjulberg, Mickey Osugi, Jeremy Collins, Adam Laird, Joshua Almeiri, Ryan Kallio, Shaun Mingus.

NEW QUARTER CENTURY CLUB MEMBERSBrian Collett, PGA; Bruce Martin, PGA; Jeff Tomes, PGA

NEW HALF CENTURY CLUB MEMBERSDave Allaire, PGA; Eddie Langert, PGA

DECEASED MEMBERJim Flick, PGA passed away on November 5, 2012 at the age of 82.

MOVING UPDavid Bartholomew, PGA A-13 Palm Desert Resort Country Club

Jeremy Clevenger, PGA A-13 Indian Hills Golf Club

Jim DeLaby, PGA A-14 Rancho Mirage Country Club

Bob Emmons, PGA A-4 Vellano Country Club

Shaun Mingus B-1 Avondale Country Club

Matthew Newby, PGA A-14 GolfTEC - El Segundo

Cody Shining, PGA A-1 The Hideaway

Brad Shupe, PGA A-13 Mission Viejo Country Club

WELCOME WAGONChad Brenengen, PGA Pacific Northwest Jonathan Chapman South FloridaJustin Turner New EnglandColin Tucker Pacific Northwest Christine Regenberg, PGA IllinoisGarry Nutt, PGA UnaffiliatedJoseph Glander, PGA Michigan


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David HoganPGA WestA-1There is no other job I could see myself doing. Golf has been my passion for a long time.

Jeong ParkMarbella Golf & Country ClubA-6The PGA of America is one of the best valued organizations in the world. It will help my business and career.

Patrick ZamoraGolfTEC - BreaA-6To positively affect people through sharing player development and memorable experiences.

Matt BalesteriIndian Wells Golf ResortA-8I love passing along the morals, values, and life skills learned through the game of golf to any willing golfer.

Jayson SchultzPauma Valley Country ClubA-8I enjoy playing the game and providing a great experience for all that want to play and learn the game of golf.

Rick RussellAlisal Ranch Golf ClubA-8To share my love of the game with other people looking to learn the game and with like-minded individuals.

Tom GardnerBel-Air Country ClubA-8

Steven M. DeolCoto de CazaA-8My main reason for becoming a PGA professional is that I love the idea of passing on the game of golf to the next generation!

Tom BurleyIndian Wells Golf ResortA-8The PGA of America is a perfect opportunity for me to turn my passion into a great career.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA FAMILY

Welcome to the

Nine new PGA members attended the November 20, 2012 orientation at the Beaumont Holiday Inn Express. Below includes their facility, classification, and why

they became a PGA Professional.

The SCPGA is deeply saddened to have learned our beloved friend, golf ambassador and PGA member, Jim Flick passed away on November

5, 2012 at his home in Carlsbad, California at the age of 82. Known widely in the golf world for his knowledge of the swing, enthusiasm for teaching and boundless energy, Flick left a permanent mark on the game. He will be missed by all.

Donations can be made, per the family request, to a fund in Jim Flick’s name. Jim had a vision to create a junior golf program and donations will help realize this dream. Checks should be made payable to TaylorMade Golf Company with “Jim Flick Junior Golf Foundation” in the memo field. Please mail your donation to 5545 Fermi Court, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7324. Jim’s family has expressed their appreciation for the overwhelming support, care and love that has been shown for Jim. Thank you for your support and please continue to keep him family in your thoughts during this time.

In Memory of Jim Flick, PGA

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At Carlsbad Golf Center, PGA Professional Susan Roll and her staff are recognized for custom fitting 95% of their customer base. According to Ms. Roll, “Our staff looks to fit players with KBS Golf Shafts every chance we get to ensure our customers leave happy and with the best performance.” with the best performance.”

Today Susan Roll, 2011’s PGA National Merchandiser of the Year - Public Winner, serves as an advisory board member for KBS. “I joined KBS after seeing their team’s commitment to innovation and performance” says Ms. Roll. “Not only is the performance superiosuperior, there’s also a fitting option for almost every golfer we see.”

The KBS TOUR Series, introduced in 2008, is today’s fastest growing shaft brand on Tour and one of the hottest shafts across the industry. At this year’s PNC, over 60 PGA Professionals trusted KBS shafts comprising almost 20% of the field including this year’s

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2012 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA

ANNUAL MEETING WAS A TRUE SUCCESS

The Southern California PGA Annual Meeting took place at Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach on December 3.

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With over 320 in attendance, it was a tremendous event. The Southern California PGA Annual Meeting was filled with speakers including the PGA of America President Ted Bishop, PGA of America Secretary Paul Levy, and PGA of America Past Presidents Will Mann, Pat Rielly, and Tom Addis, III. Life Member John Hardy, PGA and PGA Apprentice Bobby Nickell of Monarch Beach Golf Links gave inspirational speeches with a traditional theme of “Remember the Past, Embrace the Future.” During the meeting, an election took place for two At-Large positions on the SCPGA Board of Directors. Eric Lohman of Monarch Beach Golf Links and Bill Hulbert of Green River Golf Club were voted in as two SCPGA At-

Large Directors serving a three-year term on the SCPGA Board of Directors. As Paul Levy was elected as PGA of America Secretary, Todd Keefer of PGA West will fill the At-Large Director position of a one-year term vacated by Levy on the SCPGA Board of Directors.

Sunday evening prior to the Southern California PGA Annual Meeting, The Annual PGA President’s Dinner took place, honoring all the 2012 Special Award Winners. The evening was filled with inspiring speeches and videos from the Award Winners as they were recognized

for their service and dedication to the association.

Thank you to all who attended the 2012 Southern California PGA Annual Meeting and the President’s Dinner. It would not have been the same without you! Thank you to all our sponsors, SCNS Sports Foods, Smart Flex, Pukka, Sun Mountain, The Old Course Experience, Jani King and Pepsi, for supporting the event. We look forward to seeing everyone next year’s Annual Meeting!

Joe Grohman, PGAPresident’s Award

Glenn Deck, PGATeacher of the Year

Scott Stubbs, PGAGolf Professional of the Year

2012 President’s Dinner at Balboa Bay Club Jamie Mulligan, PGAHall of Fame Inductee

J.D. Ebersberger, PGAHall of Fame Inductee

Ed HolmesHonorary Life Member

Ted Bishop, PGA of America President at President’s Dinner


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Billy Gibbs, PGAJunior Golf Leader

Scott Scozzola, PGAMerchandiser of the Year - Public

Courtney ErdmanWomen’s Player of the Year

Greg Casagranda, PGAPlayer of the Year

Tim Skophammer, PGAClub Fitter of the Year

Joe Williams, PGAMerchandiser of the Year - Resort

Bobby NickellAAA Player of the Year

Chris Starkjohann, PGASenior Player of the Year

Kim Falcone, PGAAssistant Golf Professional of the Year

Marianne Huning, PGAMerchandiser of the Year - Private

Jason Taylor, PGABill Strausbaugh Award

John Mason, PGAHorton Smith Award


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Scott Stubbs exemplifies the true definition of a PGA Professional. Stubbs was recently honored as the 2012 Southern California PGA Golf Professional of the Year.

The Golf Professional of the Year is the highest honor the Southern California PGA can bestow on one of its members. The deserving PGA member must exhibit outstanding service, sportsmanship, leadership and exceptional effort to promote the game at all levels through teaching and or administration.

Stubbs, elected to membership in 1989, currently works at GolfTEC in Rancho Bernardo as a Certified Personal Coach and teaches a Rules of Golf course at the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula. He previously worked at Vista Valley Country Club for seven years as a Head Professional and then in 2011, became Director of Golf. Additionally, Stubbs worked as a Head Professional at Anaheim Hills Golf Club and Dad

Miller Golf Club. Hacienda Golf Club is where Stubbs started out his career as an Assistant Professional to Andy Thuney, former past SCPGA President, in 1983. When asked about what influences lead to his achievements, Stubbs stated, “I was mentored by some wonderful PGA Golf Professionals, Gene Butler at Fullerton Golf Course, Andy Thuney at Hacienda Golf Club and Bob Johns while I was in Anaheim, all great men, who exemplified the skill sets needed to be successful. They passed onto me so many good soft skills, people skills, I cant begin to thank them enough.”

Stubbs has been involved, since he was an Apprentice, over the past 25 years starting as a Metro Chapter Board member, to a Metro Chapter President

and Section Chapter Representative. Stubbs then became an At-Large Director on the SCPGA Board of Directors working his way to Section Secretary, Vice President/Treasurer, and in 2008, Southern California PGA President.

He was awarded 1989 Metro Chapter

SCPGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Scott Stubbs Honored

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, 1991 Southern California PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, 1992 Metro Chapter Horton Smith Award, 1993 Metro Chapter Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, and 1997 Metro Chapter Golf Professional of the Year.

Throughout his PGA membership he has committed service and time to this great association. Stubbs has been very active on many committees including Membership Committee, Finance Committee, Apprentice Committee, Education Committee, Tournament Committee and currently the Past Presidents Committee. He also took on the role of Chairman for the Apprentice Committee, Education Committee, and Tournament Committee.

Stubbs was honored at the President’s Dinner on December 2, 2012 at Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. Congratulations again to Scott Stubbs on his achievement as the 2012 Southern California Golf Professional of the Year.

Tom Addis III, PGA, Jeff Johnson, PGA and Scott Stubbs, PGAScott Stubbs, PGA and his wife Tina Stubbs

Jeff Johnson, PGA, Scott Stubbs, PGA, Tina Stubbs, and Ted Bishop, PGA

Scott Stubbs, PGA at 2012 President’s Dinner


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Susan Roll, PGACarlsbad Golf CenterGolf Executive

Elected to Membership in 1993.

Contact Susan Roll at [email protected]

Meredith Foster, PGADesert Horizons Country ClubAssistant Golf Professional


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Mike Pearson, PGAOak Valley Golf ClubDirector of Golf


Contact Mike Pearson [email protected]

Scott Heyn, PGABlack Gold Golf ClubGeneral Manager


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Mark Wilson, PGANorth Ranch Country ClubDirector of Golf


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MEET YOUR NEW SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident - Jeff Johnson, Moreno Valley Ranch Golf ClubVice President/Secretary - Ric Moore, Wood Ranch Golf ClubHonorary President - Jason Taylor, Lorena Ochoa Golf FoundationAt-Large Director - Tony Letendre, The Newport Beach Country ClubAt-Large Director - Todd Keefer, PGA West At-Large Director - David Foster, CLICK4TEETIMES.COMAt-Large Director - Bill Hulbert, Green River Golf Club At-Large Director - Eric Lohman, Monarch Beach Golf Links At-Large Director - John McNair, JC Resorts Desert Chapter Representative - Jon Vesper, Westin Mission Hills Resort & SpaInland Empire Representative - Mike Pearson, Oak Valley Golf ClubSan Diego Chapter Representative - Mark Hayden, Golf Academy of AmericaMetropolitan Chapter Representative - Scott Heyn, Black Gold Golf ClubNorthern Chapter Representative - Dan Hodapp, Mountain View Golf CourseIndependent Director - Susan Roll, Carlsbad Golf CenterIndependent Director - Tom Wilson, Life Member

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WAS A TREATPinehurst Championship

The full field of 128 competitors in this year’s Pinehurst Championship were treated to one of the best traditional courses in Southern California at The Newport Beach Country Club. A little wet weather couldn’t get the players down as they took their best shot at taming the home of the Champions Tour Toshiba Classic. In the end, this very talented field would have very deserving Co-Champions.

The teams of Jeremy Okawa, PGA and Jim Dennerline, PGA along with Ted Parker, PGA and 2012 Southern California Senior PGA Professional Champion Ron Skayhan were able to stay just a stroke ahead of a swarm of teams with their 6-under par 65’s. Each team skillfully made six birdies while avoiding making

a single birdie on the challenging layout. For Okawa, this was his second trip to the winners circle and completed a “sweep” of the Meeting & Golf events in 2012 and this was Dennerline’s first Championship title in 2012 following a third place finish at the Southern California PGA Senior Professional Championship. Parker and Skayhan are each represented the Southern California PGA in the Honors Matches at Toscana Country Club on December 14-15 where they were partners in the Four-Ball Matches.

Our sincerest thank to The Newport Beach Country Club and their first-class staff led by PGA General Manager Perry Dickey and PGA Director of Golf Tony Letendre. The Newport Beach Country Club lived up to its name as one of the premiere facilities in the country and we felt privileged to be there. To all of our sponsors, we can’t thank you enough; SCNS Sports Foods, Smart Flex, Pukka, Sun Mountain, The Old Course Experience, Jani King & Pepsi were all great additions to this year’s Pinehurst Championship. We look forward to seeing everyone next year.


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THE PGA OF AMERICATed Bishop Elected 38th President of

Ted Bishop of Franklin, Ind., was elected the 38th President of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America at the Association’s 96th Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore.

Bishop previously served as Secretary of the Association from 2008-2010 and Vice President from 2010-2012.

Bishop, 56, succeeds Allen Wronowski of Phoenix, Md., who will serve on The PGA Board of Directors as Honorary President. Succeeding Bishop as Vice President is Derek Sprague of Malone, N.Y., who served the past two years as Secretary.

Paul Levy, 52, of Indian Wells, Calif., was elected Secretary. In addition, six new members of the PGA Board of Directors were sworn into office.

A native of Logansport, Ind., Bishop is the PGA General Manager and Director of Golf at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Ind., a facility where he oversaw the construction and development of the 45-hole complex. The Legends Golf Club is home of the Indiana PGA Section and Indiana Golf Association.

Bishop played a key role in the organization of the Indiana Golf Foundation. His efforts in the early 1990s helped establish the Indiana Golf Academy and the expansion of the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.

After graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy in 1976, Bishop began his professional career as a PGA Professional and Superintendent at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton, Ind. He was elected to PGA membership in September 1985, and has served in a leadership capacity at either the Section of National levels since 1989. From 1997-98, Bishop served as president of the Indiana PGA Section, and was the 1998 Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year. He also is a two-time (1996-97) Section Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient and was the Section 1991 Horton Smith

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Award winner. Bishop served as District 6 Director

on the PGA Board of Directors, and since 1991 has worked as General Manager and PGA Director of Golf at The Legends of Indiana Golf Club in Franklin, Ind.

Bishop has served on the PGA Board of Directors since 2006, and served on the PGA Board of Control from 2002-05. As PGA Vice President, he oversaw the finances of The PGA of America. He also was chair of both the PGA Budget and Finance Committees and is a past chair of the PGA Code of Ethics Task Force.

PGA Vice President Derek Sprague, a native of Malone, N.Y., served from 2007-2010 as District 1 Director on the PGA Board of Directors, and serves as PGA General Manager and Head Professional at Malone (N.Y.) Golf Club. He was elected PGA Secretary in November 2010. Elected to PGA membership in 1993, Sprague has served since 1998, in a leadership capacity at both the Section and National levels. He began service on the Northeastern New York (NENY) PGA Board of Directors in 1998, and served as Section president from 2003-2004.

PGA Secretary Paul Levy is the President of Club Operations and development for Sunrise Company, and the Chief Executive Officer at Toscana Country Club in Indiana Wells, Calif. Elected to PGA membership in 1986, Levy has served in a leadership capacity at the Section and National levels since 1992. From 2004 through 2008, he has a member of The PGA of America Board of Control.

The new PGA Board members are Bud Rousey of Pensacola, Fla.; James Richerson of Kohler, Wis.; Bob Philbrick of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Bill Hulbert of Yorba Linda, Calif.; Daniel Koesters of Las Cruces, N.M; and independent director Dottie Pepper of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The new PGA District Directors will serve three-year terms.

The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association’s President, Vice President, Secretary, Honorary President, and 17 Directors. The Directors include representatives from each of The PGA’s 14 Districts, two Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour. New District Directors are elected by their local PGA Sections.


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FALL TEACHING SUMMIT2012 Included an Informative and Successful

The 2012 Fall Teaching Summit took place at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA on October 22-23, 2012. The 2-day event was filled with great speakers including Frank Thomas from the USGA, and Southern California PGA Professionals Bill McKinney, John Ortega, Glenn Deck, John Mason, Paul Bucy, Don Parsons, and Rick Sessinghaus. Thank you to TaylorMade/addidas for presenting such a great event including presentations from Mike Malaska, Tom Fisher, Tom Olsavsky, and Greg Cesario. Thank you also to SunSafe Tee, Smart Flex, Orange Whip, PSP Golf, Pure Grips, and Pepsi for supporting the event. A special thanks to PGA Director of Darrell Souza and PGA Director of Instruction Paul Bucy at Desert Willow Golf Resort for hosting this successful event!

Day 2 at TaylorMade’s Presentation at Fall Teaching SummitBill Hulbert, PGA and Darrell Souza, PGA

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Recently the question has been posed with regard to putting practice: “ how and what should I practice?” Of course the advice about what to key on regarding

stroke mechanics would vary from player to player. But when considering elements of good putting, and thoughtful and quantifiable putting practice, a player needs a way to judge their progress.

Over the years that I spent going to PGA Tour and Champions Tour events, I couldn’t help notice that the majority of the players would spend a majority of their practice putting time on short putts. This would include putts ranging from 3 to 8 feet. I witnessed a number of Jose Maria Olazabal practice putting

sessions during the 1999 Masters where he worked on 4 to 6 foot putts for an hour at a time. Between rounds 3 and 4, he worked 3 sessions of 1 hour practice. One was after Saturday’s round, and 2 separate sessions on Sunday morning before the final round. I was seated in my spectator seat on the 17th green on the final round. I would have been shocked if he had missed that critical 4 footer.

Another common practice performed by above average putters was long lag putts over 30 feet. Tour average for “Proximity to Hole” is 36 feet. That is the average distance from the hole in regulation approach shots. So it

would seem to make sense to practice distance putting from longer ranges ( more than 30 feet)

I will share a drill/game that is challenging and fun. It involves short putts with modest to large breaks on the roll of the putt.

Start at 8 feet from the hole. Spread seven balls in a 1/4 semi-circle about 1.5 feet apart. In the beginning ensure that the direction of the break is the same (right to left or left to right). Score each putt with these point values.•1 point- high side misses that are 2

putted. Zero if 3 putted.•3 points - holed putt on the best entry

point into the hole (center to high-side of the hole)•1 point - holed putt on a low-side entry•Minus 2 points- low-side missed putt.

From 8 feet, I’ve found that a score of 10 is really good. The California State Open Champion scored minus 2 on his first try! I came up with this drill for a player who had been missing his breaking

putts on the low-side.As a coach I’ve realized that players

need to be challenged and motivated in ways that are fun, quantifiable and creative. If you can make practice in the scoring zone stimulating, players can stay engaged for longer, and derive more benefit from their efforts.

PUTTING PRACTICEPurposeful

By John Ortega, PGA of Costa Mesa Country Club

As a coach I’ve realized that players need to be challenged and motivated in ways that are fun,

quantifiable and creative. If you can make practice in the scoring zone stimulating, players can stay engaged for

longer, and derive more benefit from their efforts.

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California State Open Champion - Hyunseok Lim

BEST PRACTICESTony Letendre is the PGA Director of Golf at The Newport Beach Country Club.

I place focus on the importance of finding gifts

that engage my members and guests. Beyond the networking opportunity the PGA Merchandise Show represents, I use my time at the Show to find unique and even groundbreaking products to use as tournament gifts and to get members more involved at the club. When it comes to tournament gifts, how many shoe bags can someone have? I’m browsing the aisles at the show to find things that are unique. It was at the show that we became aware of Country Club Editions, who sent an artist out to our facility to paint a rendering of a signature hole, which we used as a tournament gift. It was also at the Show that I came across Night Flyer Golf, which was a huge success at the club. We also meet with equipment companies at the Show to talk about having their tour vans out to our facility to create interest. Being at the Show is about being on the floor, catching the buzz and seeing which products are creating excitement. It’s finding something that’s not already in your customers’ day-to-day golfing life.

It’s golf: You’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, but you are trying to find a way to get members to come to the club more often. If they’ve been members for 10 years, they’ve probably seen a lot of the same things. That’s what I’m thinking about when I’m cruising the Show, whether it’s a training aid, gift item or something else for the shop. I’ve used some of the products I’ve discovered at the Show to draw in the members we don’t see as often. If you can engage these members and make them to want to participate because of something new and fresh, or at least get them talking about it, you’ve achieved your goal.

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Carlsbad Village Street FaireOver 100,000 North County residents visited the Carlsbad Village Street Faire

on November 4th. The SCPGA had the Free Lesson Area rocking along with PGA Professionals from the Carlsbad Golf Center. Short golf lessons were given to over 250 participants. Attendees also received information on lesson programs at Carlsbad Golf Center and coupons for their next visit.

Mission Inn RunBeginning and ending at the

historic Mission Inn in Riverside, the Mission Inn Run had runners competing in a 5k, 10k, and half-

marathon, as well as a 1k kids run. Over 5,000 runners from the Inland Empire spent the morning running

and checking out the activities in the Expo area. The SCPGA taught golf

lessons along with the help of Jurupa Hills Country Club. Many lessons were given to the fitness-minded

participants and their families.Boy Scouts University of Scouting

On December 1st the SCPGA educated 300 Boy Scouts of Southern

California on the Golf Merit Badge and how they can earn it. The SCPGA

Player Development staff provided participants with information on

where to take lessons to begin working on their Golf Merit Badge. Many

Boy Scouts left with the passion and information to get started.

Nice Guys Christmas PartyThe SCPGA brought the Neighborhood Golf hitting area to the Nice Guys

Christmas Party on December 10th for underserved families in the San Diego area. The SCPGA was in the holiday spirit giving away some great prizes to all the kids and adults who tried golf for the first time. A great time was had by all and it was amazing to see all the joy the event brought to the families and to know the SCPGA played a

small part in it.

The SCPGA is excited about the coming events in 2013. Please contact Alexandra Tegels at Section Headquarters if you or your facility would like to get involved in these great activities growing the game of golf.

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The SCPGA Neighborhood Golf

By Alexandra Tegels, SCPGA Player Development Manager

Attendees visiting the SCPGA at the Free Lesson Area at events receive, not only a short golf lesson, but also,

literature on area golf courses, coupons for a visit to the golf course, and information on SCPGA Programs

such as Free Lesson a Month and the SCPGA Junior Tour.

Carlsbad Village Street Faire - Don Gatch, PGA Carlsbad Golf Center

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The 2nd Annual Southern California Women’s Cup Matches had a magical feeling as the ladies from the SCPGA and WGCSC hit their tee shots on the first tee. Playing the Dinah Shore Course at Mission Hills Country Club is a special treat for the top-eight ladies from the SCPGA and WSCGC; each and every player has a special memory from watching the former Dinah Shore Championship, now the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship. The top-eight players on the SCPGA team were selected through the annual point rankings while the WSCGC team was selected from the various women’s golf

clubs throughout the Southern California region.

The SCPGA team led after the morning Four-Ball matches, 3 to 1. The SCPGA teams of Onoue-Shaw, Suzuki-Falcone, and Bunker-Wells each captured a point while the WGCSC team of Butler-Bazuik gained the solo point. The afternoon Singles Matches saw some great match ups, Wilkins, Falcone, Wells-Shenfield, and Bunker all captured full points for the SCPGA, while Shaw and Onoue each halved their matches against Melone and Oh. Butler & Higgins each captured a full-point for the WGCSC.

The SCPGA Team - Meggan Bunker, Nancy Caron, Kim Falcone, Seiko Onoue, Dale Shaw, Junko Suzuki, Julie Wells Shenfield,

Mardell Wilkins, Captain Susan Roll, SCPGA Staff Alexandra Tegels

The WGCSC Team - Penny Baziuk, Marsha Butler, Carrie Campbell Wood, Angela Collins, Joan Higgins, Kathy Kurata, Tami Melone,

Ran Oh, and Captain Jody Nickel

RETAIN THE CUP The Southern California PGA Women Professionals

The final result was the SCPGA winning 8 to 4.

Thank you to Jim Robinson, PGA Head Golf Professional at Mission Hills Country Club for assisting in coordinating the Matches. Thank you to AJ Robinson of AUR for coordinating the ladies uniforms. Thank you to Jim Nicolaisen and Michael Seiden of Page & Tuttle for sponsoring breakfast for the ladies. And thank you to all the players, it was great day of fun and camaraderie for the ladies.

WSCGA Captain Jody Nickel and SCPGA Captain Susan Roll

2012 Southern California Women’s Cup Matches Champions, SCPGA Team

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Dear Southern California PGA Professionals,

As we move into the New Year, I would like to thank all of you for your support of the 2012 SCPGA Junior Tour. The SCPGA Junior Tour had

a great 2012 season and I hope that all of your junior members enjoyed their experience. The SCPGA Junior Tour staff is working hard to make 2013 an even greater success.

Before getting into some details regarding the 2013 season, I would like to take a look back at 2012. Personally, I am thrilled that I had a chance to join the tremendous SCPGA staff and one of the best junior golf programs in the entire country. Everyone works extremely hard to provide all the SCPGA Junior Tour members with a rewarding and valuable experience.

The SCPGA Junior Golf program enjoyed a very successful 2012 season through a variety of different measures. Overall membership figures climbed to over 2,100, a 9% increase over last season. Tournament participation reached 17,169 which surpasses 2011’s total of 14,000. The program generated website traffic of over 4.75 million page views in 2012. Finally, the Southern California PGA Junior Tour has generated approximately $900,000 in course fees that have been paid to the facilities throughout Southern California.

The 2013 SCPGA Junior Tour will consist of four separate programs or tiers: Toyota Tour Cup, Players Tour, Junior Development League (JDL), and Square One. The newly renamed Players Tour was formally known as the Junior Tour. The format will remain consistent with one and two-day events throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall Series providing Players Tour members a variety of playing opportunities. Players will have the chance to gain Player of the Year points and qualify for the Toyota Tour Cup Series.

We are excited to announce, the SCPGA will be expanding the 2013 Toyota Tour Cup schedule. The SCPGA will be expanding to 28 Toyota Tour

Cup events (18 events in 2012) including several events with new formats including 54-hole invitationals, college showcases, and expanded field events at 36 –hole facilities. The SCPGA Junior Tour staff will be providing more detailed information as we finalize our schedule.

Over the last four years JDL membership has grown from 95 members in 2009 to 374 members in 2012, a 293% increase. Additionally in 2013 the SCPGA will be introducing a series of “fun” JDL events to compliment to traditional JDL schedule. These events will be designed to provide JDL members the opportunity to play in non-traditional, non-stroke play events. Potential events will include parent/child events and team events featuring a multitude of different formats including but not limited to the following: best ball, scramble, Pinehurst, alternate shot.

The SCPGA will be working hard in 2013 to connect the SCPGA Junior Tour members to our PGA professionals. We will be introducing a “Play with the Pro” format that will give select Junior Tour members the opportunity to play with PGA Professionals throughout Southern California. If any PGA Professional or Apprentice is interested in participating in this new program please contact the SCPGA Junior Tour staff. Additionally, the SCPGA staff is looking into introducing a referral program for current PGA Professionals and appreciates where individuals will be rewarded for referring junior golfers to the SCPGA Junior Tour. We will be providing more information about the program early in 2013.

2013 SCPGA Junior Tour membership opened on December 19, 2012. We ask that you join our mission to introduce our great game to children throughout Southern California. The SCPGA Junior Tour has numerous playing opportunities for juniors of varying ages and skill levels. The SCPGA offers great tournament opportunities for your juniors students. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (951) 845-4653 or [email protected].

Thanks and Happy New Year,

Andrew ZellerSCPGA Junior Golf Director

2012 WRAP-UPThe SCPGA Junior Tour

By Andrew Zeller, SCPGA Junior Golf Director

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The Honors Matches are a biennial team event between the top players from the Southern California Golf Association and the Southern California PGA. The Inaugural Match was held in 2007 with the recently completed 2012 matches as the 4th playing. Played over two days, the teams competed in Friday Four-Ball Matches and Saturday Singles Matches.

A main feature of the Honors Matches are the Honorees from each Association. The SCGA and SCPGA celebrated and honored an individual from each organization for their past accomplishments and dedicated service to the game of golf. Past SCGA Honorees are Bud Bradley, Mark Johnson and Steve Horrell. Past SCPGA honorees are PGA Professionals Eddie Merrins, Len Kennett, and Ron O’Connor. Honored this year were Tom Morgan for the SCGA who is the former

2012 HONORS CUP MATCHESSCGA vs SCPGA

Executive Director of the SCGA and who had a fantastic 35 year career in golf administration. Mr. Morgan had double duty as the SCGA Captain as well as their Honoree. For the SCPGA, Jerry Anderson was honored for his career that included serving as President of the Southern California PGA and his achievement of becoming a Half-Century Member with his 50 years of PGA Membership. The SCPGA Captain was Honorary President Jason Taylor

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with SCPGA Tournament Committee Chairman Mark Wilson as Vice-Captain.

The Teams were selected based on their respective points systems. The Top eight players and Top two Senior players are invited to represent their respective Associations. The PGA Professionals who comprised the SCPGA Team, who were selected for their outstanding play in Southern California PGA and PGA of America events, were: Chris Starkjohann, Jon Fiedler, Ron Skayhan, Jeffrey Cranford, Grant Strobel, Ted Parker, Scott Mahlberg, Brad Stormon, Tim Parun and Paul Dietsche.

This year, the Matches were played at the stunning Toscana Country Club. Toscana is a one of a kind facility led by PGA General Manager Paul Levy, who was recently elected to the seat of Secretary of the PGA of America, PGA

Director of Golf David Craig, and PGA Head Professional Brad Graff. Players from both teams were welcomed as if they were members of the club for their two days of Matches. From the time you drive up to the front gate to the time you exit the property, you come to understand that Toscana is nothing but a premier experience in every way.

The SCGA had captured the first three Matches (‘07, ‘08 & ‘10) and fielded yet another acclaimed team of Amateurs. In the Friday Four-Ball Matches, the two teams were tied as the team of Parun and Dietsche played Brookside Golf Club’s duo of Mark Miller and Dan Sullivan. On the 17th hole, a picturesque and difficult 191 yard par 3, Sullivan gave the SCGA a 2-point lead with a perfect 20-foot birdie putt. The score of 8.5 to 6.5 after day one definitely kept things interesting heading into the 10 Singles Matches and 30 possible points (Front, Back and Total) on Saturday morning.

Grant Strobel of Fairbanks Ranch Country Club was tasked with creating momentum in the SCPGA’s favor as the first match out against SCGA Player of the Year, Tim Hogarth. At the turn, each team earned it’s first half point of the day and Tim’s stellar play on the back nine was a sign of things to come from the SCGA team. The remaining 29 points went in favor of the SCGA to the tune of 24-5 as they surged to defeat the SCPGA 33-12.

Our congratulations to the SCGA team on an outstanding performance! Special thanks to the entire team at Toscana Country Club and their staff, Cutter-Buck and Ahead for supplying the uniforms for the Teams, Captains, Honorees, SCPGA Staff and Rules Committee, and Pepsi.

Chris Strakjohann, PGA

Pictured left to right: Rob Keller, PGA, Tom Addis III, PGA, Ric Moore, PGA, Jeff Johnson, PGA, Amy Stadelman, Jason Taylor, PGA, Jerry Anderson, PGA, Mark Wilson, PGA, Tom Morgan,

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RFK Training was founded by Roy Khoury, Titleist Performance Institute, Level 3 Golf Fitness Instructor. Roy has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years focusing on injury prevention,

strength and conditioning for athletes of all fitness levels.

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

One of Roy Khoury’s best subjects is the junior golfer. Roy believes in taking the emphasis off golf itself, and instead focuses on building a better athlete. “Most kids specialize too soon into a singular sport and sometimes miss out on developmental periods of movement, coordination and strength. So I like to reinforce and train the athlete to develop a strong fundamental base of movement, strength and skill in the gym. Once you have established that athletic base, you can bring it back to golf and you will see increased performance and decreased risk of injury” says Khoury.

In 2012, RFK Training has expanded its

base and has teamed up with more PGA Professionals in throughout Southern California including Glenn Deck, PGA of Pelican Hill Golf Club, Eric Lohman, PGA of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Steve Soule, PGA from Black Gold Golf Club, Sean Lanyi, PGA of Black Gold Golf Club, Marc Marini, PGA of Sea Cliff Country Club, Scott Shiroma, PGA of Rolling Hills Country Club, etc. to collaborate and improve the quality of their shared athletes. Also in 2012, Khoury had the opportunity to present along with Todd Anderson, PGA at the Titleist Spring Teaching Summit for the

THE FACE OF GOLF IS CHANGINGTo be a competitive golfer nowadays you must be ATHLETIC as well as SKILLED

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By Roy Khoury of RFK Training

Southern California Section PGA.RFK Training is located in Newport

Beach, conveniently between Pelican Hills Golf Club, Newport Beach Country Club and Big Canyon Country Club. Sessions are by appointment only. Our goal is to improve athletic functional and strength for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Current programs offered include:

1 on 1 Golf Fitness for Men, Women and Juniors (by appointment only)• Movement Assessments• Injury Prevention• Increase Distance• Improve Accuracy

RFKT Junior Fitness Programs (by appointment only)• RFKT Juniors focuses on

developmental strength, balance, flexibility while reinforcing the 9 principles of Golf including Fitness, full swing, and short game

• RFKT Juniors programs are grouped by age and are kept to smaller groups.

• 12 weeks long classes• Spaces are limited so please call to

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Golf Fitness Clinics• Clinics are available for groups of 10 or

more• Contact for more details and pricing

For more information contact RFK Training at [email protected] or visit www.rfktraining.com.


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E-Z-GO

A pair of partnerships featuring exclusive technologies is combining with the reliability and sophisticated style of E-Z-GO® RXV® golf cars to provide premium performance and lower operating costs for golf course operators looking to maximize the return on their golf car fleets.PowerFilm re-energizing RXVs

Looking to increase battery life and performance — and ultimately help realize cost savings — of its electric-powered RXV golf cars, E-Z-GO found an answer when it partnered with PowerFilm Inc., to design PowerFilm Solar Panel technology. The end result for golf course operators was a simple, cost-effective path to “going green” for its fleet.

PowerFilm Inc. is an Iowa-based company and an industry leader in developing and manufacturing thin, flexible solar module technology. Through extensive collaboration with the U.S. military, PowerFilm has developed unique, field-ready solar solutions for military use and for other government agencies such as NASA.

The solar panel can reduce energy costs required to charge and maintain RXV electric vehicles by as much as 20 percent annually — depending on local weather conditions and other factors — as compared to the cost of charging vehicles without the PowerFilm solution.

Adding to the benefits of the technology, the PowerFilm Solar Panel is lightweight, thin and flexible. Its snap-top system, designed exclusively for E-Z-GO, allows for easy installation without requiring canopy replacement or structural reinforcement.DSG Tag System prevents unseen course costs

Another technological advancement now available exclusively to E-Z-GO fleet vehicles was recently put in place when it signed a strategic agreement with DSG Tag Systems Inc., to pair its technology systems with E-Z-GO’s line of fleet vehicles, which includes its RXV line.

Available on both the gas- and electric-powered RXV vehicles, the DSG

Tag System is a fleet management and tracking system that allows for electronic communication with players on the golf course in the carts.

The technology allows for course operators to zone the entire course and prevent golf cars from accessing certain areas. This helps improve course conditions during a tournament or throughout the winter months and wet conditions. Drivers can receive an audible warning or car immobilization as part of the DSG Tag System. The technology can immobilize carts headed for green approaches, water hazards, bunkers and teeing areas and it can even restrict cars to cart paths in specific areas, too.

It all adds up to equipping a course with a golf car fleet that automatically prevents costly repair work that can arise from unintended user error on the course.

The DSG Tag System also boasts security measures for a golf course as well. The fleet can be disabled when not in use by the facility and motion sensors alert management if a cart is moved manually while switched off. The course can create a virtual geo-fence around the entire property and a fleet manager can receive email and text alerts if security issues arise.

Adding to the financial benefits of the DSG Tag system is an improved fleet rotation and decrease in vehicle down-time. Course maintenance staff can receive real-time battery power levels on each cart, which improves car availability and increases revenue for the course.

Course marshals can also get golfers’ exact pace of play in real time to expedite play and maximize the number of rounds a course can sell.

Two Partnerships Revolutionizing Capabilities of E-Z-GO RXV for Course Operators

Both Technologies designed to keep fleet operation costs low

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“USING ANY OTHER CAR IS LIKE TAKING A STEP BACK

IN TIME. THE RXV® IS THE FUTURE OF GOLF CARS, NO QUESTION.”

The new Ironspowered by the Speed Pocket.Only RocketBladez are powered by the Speed Pocket to promote radically

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for optimum face-flex creating a consistent and stronger ball flight.

RocketBladez are the true blend of the finesse the pros demand

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TAYLORMADE

TaylorMade’s new RocketBladez irons feature a new technology that, according to CEO Mark King, is the biggest innovation in irons since the cavityback was introduced more than 50 years ago. The innovative new technology King speaks of is the “Speed Pocket,” a 2mm-wide slot in the sole that flexes and rebounds at impact, increasing the speed of the face to promote faster ball speed, a higher launch angle and a higher, stronger ball flight that lands on a steep, quick-stopping descent angle. The Speed Pocket is filled with a specially formulated polyurethane developed by 3M that quiets vibration without significantly slowing/inhibiting the flex of the pocket, while also keeping debris out.

In addition to delivering more speed for more distance, the RocketBladez Speed Pocket also delivers consistent speed, so shots fly a consistent distance for predictability from shot to shot. Incorporated in the 3- through 7-irons, the Speed Pocket also promotes dramatically less drop-off in ball speed on impacts low on the face, where the majority of iron mis-hits occur -- TaylorMade studies indicate that 68% of iron shots by amateur golfers are mis-hits below center-face.

“Metalwoods have advanced tremendously since TaylorMade introduced the first one in 1979,” said King. “The ball has advanced too, and even footwear and apparel have improved a great deal. But there hasn’t been a significant advancement in irons since the perimeter-weighted cavityback was introduced more than 50 years ago.

The Speed Pocket changes that – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime innovation in the iron category.”

Because highly skilled golfers will likewise benefit from the performance advantages of the Speed Pocket, TaylorMade is offering a RocketBladez Tour model, which is the first distance-oriented iron to be played on Tour. “RocketBladez Tour’s combination of speed and consistent distance is what made the eyes of our tour pros light up,” said King.

RocketBladez Tour 3- through 7-irons also feature the most sophisticated clubface TaylorMade has ever created for a Tour iron, fashioned from fast, high-strength stainless steel. It’s the thinnest iron face TaylorMade has ever created, with the top section now 1.6 mm, down from 1.8 – that’s 11% thinner.

RocketBladez Tour became the first distance-oriented iron to be played on Tour when Sean O’Hair put a set in his bag last fall; soon after he won the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout. “These irons have the look of a blade, yet

they’re incredibly easy to launch high and long,” said O’Hair. “The dispersion and distance control is off the charts – you could cover the group of balls I hit with each club with a blanket. A small blanket.”

Two weeks later, Sergio Garcia put RocketBladez Tour in play and won the Iskandar Johor Open on the Asian Tour. “The Speed Pocket makes the ball jump off the face on a higher, stronger flight, and I lose almost no distance on shots missed low on the face,” said Garcia. “They’re amazing.”

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GOLF’S CHARITABLE IMPACT $3.9B - GOLF 20/20

The game of golf was used to raise $3.9 billion for charity in 2011, according to research conducted by the National Golf Foundation for the World Golf Foundation’s GOLF 20/20 division. The money was raised principally through local tournaments, the professional tours and corporate and individual donations. The $3.9 billion raised for charity in 2011 came mostly from regular golfers playing in regular events, with corporate and other sponsors more than pitching in and playing in roughly 143,000 golf tournaments, at 11,800 different facilities.

The NGF gathered its information through two principal efforts: by surveying facilities and by surveying charitable organizations.

As with the giving itself, the facilities involved cover the spectrum from tiny rural facilities to networks that instill charitable giving as part of their business. As an example, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will raise almost $5 million this year through its own efforts, but it also will benefit from the more than 100 golf events it coordinates at facilities operated by the Texas-based ClubCorp.“Golf gives our team the ability to engage key donors through a game they love,” says Shannon Stryne, the MDA’s Vice-President of Business Development. “We involve our local MDA goodwill ambassadors in each event, and it allows us to network with a key demographic that helps us in other ways as well.”

Why are efforts so robust at the grassroots of golf? The NGF findings demonstrate the obvious: Charity is human nature. Perhaps a family member or friend has suffered; perhaps a doctor or even an entire medical department of a hospital will lead the way; perhaps a business group might realize that the generosity of charity ultimately also can improve business. The NGF research also discovered that one good turn often can lead to several more, as golf outing participants often network and create other opportunities for giving.

But the NGF research also repeatedly surfaced the same comment from charities: “It’s fun.” Simply put, golfers like to play golf and enjoy each other’s company—especially when it involves a good cause.


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USGA, R&A PROPOSE RULE TO PROHIBIT ANCHORING THE CLUB

DURING STROKEThe change would go into effect in 2016,

allowing golfers a transition period for conforming to the new Rule.

Following a year-long review, the USGA and The R&A – golf ’s governing bodies – have proposed a change to the Rules of Golf that would prohibit anchoring a club during a stroke. The proposed Rule 14-1b would prohibit a stroke made with the club or a hand gripping the club held directly against the player’s body, or with a forearm held against the body to establish an anchor point that indirectly anchors the club.

The new Rule would not alter current equipment rules and would allow the continued use of all conforming golf clubs, including belly-length and long putters, provided such clubs are not anchored during a stroke. Just as importantly, the new Rule narrowly targets only a few types of strokes, while preserving a golfer’s ability to play a wide variety of strokes in his or her style.

“As governing bodies, we monitor and evaluate playing practices and developments in golf, to ensure that the Rules of Golf continue to preserve the fundamental characteristics of the game,” said USGA Executive Director Mike Davis. “Throughout the 600-year history of golf, the essence of playing the game has been to grip the club with the hands and swing it freely at the ball. Anchoring the club alters the nature of that challenge.”

The governing boards of both the USGA and The R&A are expected to act on the proposal in early 2013, allowing for additional discussion and feedback from across the golf community. If approved, the Rule will go into effect on January 1, 2016.

Videos, photos, illustrations and frequently asked questions about the types of strokes that would be permitted or prohibited under the proposed Rule are available at www.usga.org/anchoring.

Mark your calendar for the 2013 USGA Annual Meeting is scheduled for February 2 in San Diego, CA at Hotel del Coronado.The California Alliance for Golf

SHARP PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DISPUTE

After failing to secure the closure of San Francisco’s Sharp Park Municipal Golf Course through the political process, the Tucson based Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed an Endangered Species lawsuit in Federal District Court in 2011 alleging that operations at the 80-year old Alister MacKenzie designed golf course were killing the rare frogs and snakes that colonized the property after the dredging that accompanied the construction of the golf course in the 1920’s.

On December 7, 2012 the Court dismissed the lawsuit citing an October 2 opinion of the US Wildlife Service that found that golf at Sharp Park is “not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the California red-legged frog or San Francisco garter snake.” This effectively ended the legal portion of the dispute.

Much more was at stake in this political and legal battle than the continued existence of one public golf course at the intersection of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. CBD chose San Francisco figuring that the political waters would be more receptive there

than anywhere else on the West Coast. They were wrong. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and a majority of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors supported the golf course in this fight. More accurately, they supported golf course preservation in conjunction with habitat recovery – a “balanced” approach to the matter.

Loss of this political battle at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would have been damaging; loss of the lawsuit would have been catastrophic. There is little doubt that CBD would have filed similar suits up and down the West Coast.

While many came to the aid of the cause, financially and otherwise, including the SCPGA, and “many” are always central in any political/legal fight, the “many” are hard pressed to prevail without strong leadership. Richard Harris and Bo Links, founders and sustainers of the “San Francisco Public Golf Alliance,” provided that leadership. Golfers throughout the State of California owe them an incalculable debt of gratitude.

EWGA LOS ANGELESOne of the challenges of attracting women

to the game of golf is the “intimidation” factor. Unless you belong to a private course, it can be hard to find playing partners. Most private and public courses have their “Ladies’ Day” on Tuesday. They are generally designed for the woman who doesn’t work outside the home. EWGA is a great group for those who need or want to play on the weekend. Since our weather allows us to play year-round, the various local EWGA Chapters generally have at least one weekend event per month. L.A. offers at least two – one each at a regulation 18-hole course and one at an executive, Par 3 or 9-hole. There are also match play events with other chapters, get-away weekends, clinics and summer weekday afternoon/evening casual play.

There’s no “qualifying” to play with EWGA – just let the Events Chair know your level of experience & interest – casual/fun play, competition, or both. Once you arrive at an event, get to know your playing partners and stay after the round for socializing when you can. This is a great way to make others aware of your golf interest, skill level and availability. Make tee times & invite some of your new friends to join you. Check the EWGA website, emails & Facebook page to get alerts on more playing opportunities. Help out an event – you meet more people that way. Good etiquette, pace of play and attitude are often more important than skill level at events.

SAN DIEGO TO PLAY HOST TO 2013 GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW

Event to provide networking opportunities and hands-on access to golf course and facility management solutions.

The annual Golf Industry Show will be held Feb. 6-7, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

The Golf Industry Show is an innovative trade show designed for owners and operators of golf facilities and golf course management professionals. Featuring the largest exhibit floor in the industry, the event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, equipment managers, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, and architects and builders.

The Golf Industry Show is presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), along with participating partners the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the United States Golf Association (USGA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF), the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA), and supporting partner the Society of Golf Appraisers (SGA).

Along with the show, GCSAA and NGCOA will be presenting their annual education conferences – both GCSAA’s Education Conference and NGCOA’s Annual Conference will be held Feb. 4-8, 2013.

General registration for the event opens on Nov. 15, 2012. PGA of America members who present their membership card will receive a complimentary badge to the show.

For more information on the Golf Industry Show, visit the website at golfindustryshow.com.

Dear RR:

During the August 2010 LPGA Safeway Classic, Julie Inkster was disqualified in the middle of a round for using a weighted “doughnut” on her 9 iron to loosen up while waiting for a fairway to clear. Ms. Inkster was disqualified under Rule 14-3. Mr. Robinson, a pretty tough rule! Dumb, Dumb, Dumb…. Now the USGA is going to add a new addition to this “Crackpot” Rule which no longer allows the anchoring of the putter to the body.

Thank you, Sammy

Sammy, one of the oldest tenants in the “Game of Golf” is Rule 13, Ball Played as it Lies. Rule 14 is titled, Striking the Ball. It is my opinion that Rule 14 is just as sacred to the Spirit of the Game as Rule 13. Under Rule 14, the player is to strike the ball fairly, without assistance, and the player may not use artificial devices, unusual equipment, and unusual use of equipment. It is clearly up to the USGA and the Royal Ancient Rules experts to define the Rules of Golf.

Sammy you and others might find this interesting. At the 2012 November 2nd Stage PGA Tour Qualifying at Bear Creek Country Club our SCPGA Rules Committee had significant ruling regarding a violation of Rule 14-3. One of our most experienced SCPGA rules officials, Tom Wallace, reported on his radio that he noticed a player took out of his bag an “Alignment Rod” and threw it on the ground. You could feel the tension over the rules airwaves, there was a silence for at least 30 seconds. Everyone knew the application of Rule 14 in this instance and it could be catastrophic for the young player. The player in this Julie Inkster-

like situation will probably be disqualified. Under USGA Decision 14-3/10.5 a player is allowed to carry such a device, but clearly is disqualified if he uses it for the purpose of checking his alignment.

After thorough investigation by SCPGA Rules Official Tom Wallace, PGA Tour Representative Steve Carmen, and SCPGA Tournament Director Rob Keller during and after the player’s round, it was decided the player made no violation to Rule 14-3 or Decision 14-3/10.3. It was found and confirmed that when the player had grabbed the alignment stick, and threw it on the ground, his very smart caddie advised him not use the “stick” and he should immediately place it back in his bag. After careful scrutiny by our team, it was decided that the player never used this device to check his alignment, and did not violate the rules.

It is our Rules’ Committee’s responsibility to protect the “field” and the “player” in the application of the Rules of Golf.

Dear RO:I am the Rules Chairman at my

club and when I recently officiated the Finals Match in our 4-Ball Championship a situation arose with which I hadn’t encountered before. Aaron and Bob were partners versus Chris and Don. The match was all square after fourteen holes when, on the par-5 fifteenth, Aaron (15’), Chris (12’) and Don (10’) were all on the green lying 3 as Bob chipped his fourth shot to within 3 feet of the hole directly on Aaron’s line of putt. Aaron immediately tells Bob to putt first whereupon Don tells Bob, “that’s good Bob, pick it up.”

All four look at me and without anyone saying a word, I realize

this is the “moment of truth” so I respond with “go ahead Bob, putt,” which was questioned by Chris and Don. Needless to say, Bob made the putt and Aaron, now knowing the line, also made his. The tenseness was much less when Don made his putt, halved the hole and won the Match when Chris birdied eighteen!

My question is, did I make the right decision on #15?

Ed, unfortunately you were wrong but, as you said, the fact it didn’t change the final outcome makes it academic! For future situations of this nature, refer to USGA Decision 2-4/6 (page 44) Putting Out After Concession of Stroke Rule 2-4 does not cover the question of whether a player may putt out after his next stroke has been conceded. A player incurs no penalty for holing out in such circumstances. However, if the act would be of assistance to a partner in a four-ball or best-ball match, the partner is in equity (Rule 1-4). disqualified for the hole.

In an attempt to ease your mind in this matter let me tell you how the situation was handled before the USGA Decision. In the 80’s, the late Gerald (no drop) Hall, SCPGA Rules Chairman for decades had to make this ruling in the SCPGA 4-Ball Championship Match. Since this was the first time for him, he wrote a letter to the USGA asking the same question. The answer came from the Rules Guru P.J. Boatwright, “it all depends on who says what first?” The present decision (introduced in the early 90’s) does not make any distinction regarding the timing of statements. Thank you for your question and keep up the good work!!


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Superintendent-Professional-Manager ChampionshipNovember 15 at Monarch Beach Golf Links1 Kevin Bailey, Robert Hertzing, Rick Stegall, Tom Morgan - Lakeside Golf Club (-13) $1,000.002 Gary Glaser, Steve Vaughan, Chris Latham, Brian Wagoner - Crossings at Carlsbad (-11) $850.00T3 Michael Diette, Pat Gradovill, Rich Davis, Bruce Berger - Palos Verdes Golf Club (-10) $637.50T3 Joseph Grohman, Phil Duris, Mike Clary, Matt Okutsu - Navy Golf Course (-10) $637.50

Pinehurst ChampionshipDecember 3 at The Newport Beach Country ClubT1 Ted Parker, California Country Club & Ron Skayhan, Hillcrest Country Club (-6) $1,350.00T1 Jeremy Okawa, Alondra Park Golf Course & Jim Dennerline, Heroes Golf Course (-6) $1,350.00T3 Randy Peterson, Callaway Golf & Ted Lehmann, Westlake Village Golf Club (-5) $858.33T3 Richard Greenwood, Tour Golf & Angel Fierro, Tour Golf (-5) $858.33T3 Mike Nokes, Stadium Golf Center & Gregory Casagranda, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (-5) $858.33

Professional-Lady ChampionshipDecember 10 at Palos Verdes Golf Club1 Michael Diette & Mafi George - Palos Verdes Golf Club (-3) $1,200.002 Jeffrey Templeton & Joan Higgins - Glendora Club Country (-2) $950.00T3 Chris Lempa & Petra Cole - Torrey Pines Golf Course (-1) $706.67T3 Kyle Kelly & Mary Kay Zordani - Tamarisk Country Club (-1) $706.67T3 Richard Johnson & Marsha Butler - Country Club of Rancho Bernardo (-1) $706.67

Senior Professional-ResidentOctober 29 at Laguna Woods Village GreensT1 Al Valentine - Travel Leaders (66)T1 Dan Hornig - Heritage Cross Apparel (66)3 Larry Brotherton - San Juan Hills Country Club (67)

SCPGA Seniors’ Joe Robinson Memorial Pro-ProNovember 29 at Jurupa Hills Country ClubTeam Competition1 Jerry Wisz, Alhambra Golf Course - Jim Dennerline, Heroes Golf Course - Ron O’Connor, Life Member (129)2 Jimmy Powell, Life Member - Jim Petralia, Los Angeles Country Club - Michael Marshall, Dick’s Sporting Goods3 Mark Fernando, Coronado Golf Course - Fred Wood, Oceanside Golf Course - Danny Pucillo, Life Member

Individual CompetitionAge Division 50-56T1 Dan Hornig, Heritage Cross Apparel (70)T1 Al Valentine, Travel Leaders (70)Age Division 56-611 Jim Dennerline, Heroes Golf Course (67)2 Jerry Wisz, Alhambra Golf Course (68)3 Mark Fernando, Coronado Golf Course (69)Age Division 62-661 Butch Sheehan, First Tee (67)2 Hank Woodrome, Biola University (70)Age Division 67-801 Jimmy Powell, Life Member (69)2 Jim Petralia, Los Angeles Country Club (70)3 Skip Whittet, Life Member (76)

SAVE DATEtheNOTABLE UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION

CLUB CAR AGGREGATE - FARMERS INSURANCE OPENJanuary 7 | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

CHAPTER CHALLENGEJanuary 28 | Pelican Hill Golf Resort

CLUB CAR AGGREGATE - NORTHERN TRUST OPENFebruary 4 | Hacienda Golf Club

THE FIFTH ANNUAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE TEAMS ANNOUNCED!

The 2013 Chapter Challenge is Monday, January 28 at Pelican Hill Golf Club (North Course). Each Chapter Team is comprised of the following: Top 7 Members, Top 3 Seniors, Top Apprentice, and Top Lady.

Thank you Page & Tuttle for providing this year’s Chapter Challenge golf shirt & cap!

Desert Team - Joe Johnson, Charles DeLorey, Shane Ponchot, Justin Stelzer, Mike Kingsrud, Josh Garber, Jeff Grant, Dick McClean (Sr), John Sheldon (Sr), Barry Clayton (Sr), Brian Hughes (App), Julie Wells-Shenfield (Lady)

Northern Team- Ryan Kennedy, Alan Sorenson, Trace Bowles, Rick Garbowski, Matt Easterbrook, Chad Beuoy, Tim Bauman, Jon Fiedler (Sr), Jim Ley (Sr),Roger Gunn (Sr), Josh Kelly (App), Meggan Bunker (Lady)

Metropolitan Team - Scott Heyn, Jim Schaffer, Ted Parker, Eric Lohman, Chris Gilley, Robert Pang, Jeremy Okawa, Ron Skayhan (Sr), Mike Miles (Sr), Jim Razzeto, Michael Block (App), Courtney Erdman (Lady)

San Diego Team - Grant Strobel, Bruce Nakamura, Jerry Hixson, Ross Marcano, Bob Knee, Barry Mahlberg, Jeff Munak, Chris Starkjohann (Sr), Tim Parun (Sr), Scott Mahlberg (Sr), Dean Tonnesian (App), Kim Falcone (Lady)

Inland Empire Team - Jerry Crowell, Ross Fisher, Paul Dietsche, Bryon Smith, Bob Emmons, Mike Pearson, Doug Hoffort, Scott Mallory (Sr), Dan Hornig (Sr), Tim Skophammer (Sr), Michael Drake (App), Alex Tegels (Lady)

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STAFF HIGHLIGHTSharon CurfmanMembership Manager

Sharon has worked at the SCPGA Section office for 15 years. At the

2012 Southern California PGA Annual Meeting, Sharon was recognized for her 15 years of service and dedication.

SCPGA HEADQUARTERS BUILDING UPDATE

We’re excited to announce we have officially moved into the new SCPGA Headquarters Building!

We would love for you to come visit us! We are located at 3333 Concours Street, Building 2, Suite 2100 Ontario, CA 91764

Thank you to many PGA professionals for donating books and memorabilia for display in our Library and in the office. We’re excited about displaying everything for everyone to see.

GRAND OPENNING - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We look forward to hosting a “Grand Opening” on February 21, 2013 from 3pm - 7pm for all PGA Members, Apprentices, and their family, and a community open house on February 22, 2013 from 4:30pm - 7pm.

PAUL LEVY ELECTED PGA OF AMERICA SECRETARY

Southern California PGA Professional Paul Levy of Toscana Country Club was elected as the PGA of America Secretary! SCPGA President Jeff Johnson commented on Paul’s election stating, “Paul’s election as

Secretary provides the Southern California Section with another PGA of America President. As Paul moves through the chairs to become the 40th President of the PGA of America he will be the 4th to do so from our Section joining Joe Novak in 1949, Pat Rielly in 1989 and Tom Addis in 1995. We look forward to working with Paul and are grateful to have him in our Board Room these next 6 years. Congratulations Paul, we thank and wish him all the best in serving our organization at the National Level.

SUPPORT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA

FOUNDATION THROUGH TICKETS FORE CHARITY FOR THE NORTHERN TRUST OPEN!

By selling tickets for the 2013 Northern Trust Open, February 14-17 at beautiful Riviera Country Club, you can help create opportunities for Juniors to play golf.

Each year the SCPGA Foundation is able to help hundreds of Juniors in their quest to play golf through our Foundation Program, however we can’t do it alone - we need your help. TICKETS Fore CHARITY will provide tremendous contributions to our Grant Program, helping even more Juniors on their journey through junior golf and into college.

The SCPGA Foundation Shootout at Riviera!

The SCPGA Foundation is excited to have the support of Riviera Country

Club and TaylorMade to offer the first ever SCPGA Foundation Shootout at Riviera! PGA members and Apprentices in good standing are eligible to play in the Tournament, players must sell a minimum of $600 worth of tickets through the SCPGA Foundation TICKETS Fore CHARITY Program.

The SCPGA Foundation will keep 80% of the net proceeds from each sale, 20% goes to the City of Hope, a leading research, treatment, and education center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.

Please assist us in selling tickets to anyone you think would be interested including club members and neighbors, family and friends. Tickets can also be purchased at www.northerntrustopentfc.com/scpgaf or visit scpga.com and click on the Northern Trust Widget. Please remind buyers to fill out the area with your name and club.

Please contact Alexandra Tegels at Section Headquarters with any questions [email protected] or 951.845.4653. Join us in supporting the SCPGA Foundation and Junior Golf!

February 12-17, 2013 Riviera Country Club • Los Angeles, CA

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THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA PROFESSIONAL LADY

WAS A SUCCESS!

Palos Verdes hosted 47 Professional-Lady teams, delivering not only a spectacular course but an elegant lunch & award ceremony after play. A host team from the Palos Verdes Golf Club notched their third title in the 2012 Professional-Lady Championship. Mike Diette, PGA and his partner Mafi George captured this year's Championship on their home turf to make it their third title ('05 & '08) in the last eight years! Their one stroke victory came over Jeff Templeton, PGA and Joan Higgins from Glendora Country Club, the team they tied with back in 2008 for the title.

A special thank you to our supporting sponsors, Golf Buddy, Cleveland/Srixon, RFK Training, PRO Compression, First Tee Promotions, and Pepsi.

President Jeff Johnson, PGA, Sharon Curfman, Thomas Addis III, PGA (pictured left to right)

Professional-Lady Champions Michael Diette, PGA & Mafi George

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Documents

2012 PROgram Magazine - Year in Review