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2021 SPRING MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
REPORTS OF THE
OFFICERS, COMMITTEES, AND STAFF
VIRTUAL MEETING
MARCH 1, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS AGENDA ......................................................................................................................... 3 REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT ...................................................................................... 4 REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................ 5 REPORT OF THE SECRETARY .................................................................................... 7 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ................................................................ 11 REPORT OF THE PGA DISTRICT 10 DIRECTOR ...................................................... 13 REPORT OF THE A-8 DIRECTOR ............................................................................... 16 REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE .................................................................. 18 REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE ............................................................ 19 REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT AND CLUB RELATIONS COMMITTEE ............... 20 REPORT OF THE HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE ....................................................... 21 REPORT OF THE HANDICAP COMMITTEES ............................................................ 22 REPORT OF THE JUNIOR GOLF COMMITTEE ......................................................... 26 REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE.......................................................... 27 REPORT OF THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE ........................................................ 28 REPORT OF THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ....................................... 29 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE ............................................... 31 REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ........................................................ 32 REPORT OF THE SPONSOR COMMITTEE ................................................................ 33 REPORT OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE ........................................................ 34 Page 2 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
AGENDA
MAPGA SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
VIRTUAL MEETING
Monday, March 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. Meeting called to order
1. Welcome
2. Appointment of Sergeant-at-Arms
3. Appointment of Parliamentarian
4. Roll Call of Section Officers and Directors
5. Meeting Sponsors
6. Moment of silence and meditation for deceased Members
7. Reading of the minutes of the previous Membership meeting
8. Reading of the minutes of the previous Board of Directors’ meetings
9. Introduction of Newly Elected Members, Quarter Century Members, Half Century
Members
10. Introduction of Committee Members
11. D-10 Director Presentation
12. Committee Reports
13. Update from Allied Associations
14. Unfinished business
15. New Business
16. Open forum
17. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Hunter, PGA, LPGA
Secretary
EXECUTIVES
SECTION OFFICERS
President ............................................ Joshua B. Tremblay, PGA
Vice-President ...................................... Andrew T. Weissinger, PGA
Secretary ............................................ Lynne Hunter, PGA, LPGA
Honorary President ............................... J.P. Lunn, PGA
PAST PRESIDENTS
Robert F. Dolan Jr., PGA John F. Madden II, PGA Matthew Schulze, PGA
Jim Folks, PGA Hank Majewski, PGA Kevin R. Taylor, PGA
Robert Fretwell, PGA John C. Malinowski III, PGA David Walker, PGA
Wayne Holley, PGA Paul K. Michaelian, PGA Allen F. Wronowski, PGA
SECTION DIRECTORS
R. Erick Brock, PGA Scott A. Graber, PGA John T. Oberly, PGA
Daniel R. Capozzi, PGA Kevin L. Haney, PGA Mark A. Russo, PGA
Brian P. Dix, PGA Eli Mireles II, PGA Matthew D. Schulze, PGA
Jay D. Dufty, PGA Geoffrey A. Montross, PGA
Page 3 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingREPORT OF THE PRESIDENT Dear MAPGA Member and Apprentices: I hope the snow/cold front in early February giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy some down time and recharge for the upcoming 2021 Golf Season. Your MAPGA Committees have been continuing to work hard to ensure that we’re providing value to you during these times. I want to especially highlight the work of our Education Committee, co-chaired by Mark Russo, PGA and Sean English, PGA. They have been outstanding in providing educational content for our members in virtual forums and hopefully you’ve participated in many of those sessions. We will be holding Spring Section Meeting virtually on Monday, March 1st. While this isn’t our preferred forum, we hope you understand the need to continue to communicate with you in this manner until it is safe and responsible to gather in person. It is my sincere hope that 2021 will bring some return to normalcy and by the time the fall rolls around, we will again be holding these meetings in person. The Tournament Committee, Bob Heintz, PGA and Eric Southard have been working hard on putting together a great schedule for our Professionals to participate in. I encourage everyone to make a point to get out and compete this year…we need to show to our members, students and clients that we love to play the game as well. Take a look at the upcoming slate of events and get your game in gear. While on that topic, don’t forget to thank our MAPGA Sponsors by inviting them in to your facility and showing them that their support of our events matters. Be sure to utilize two great resources who want to help you succeed: Greg Stenzel, PGA and Doug Wert, PGA. Both are highly motivated to serve the member and grow the game and I know that any time you spend with them will benefit you and your career. This is the perfect time of year to set goals for your facility and your Professional Development. In addition to the growth we’ve seen with PGA Junior League here in the Section, don’t miss out on PGA Family Cup in 2021 – it’s the national pilot year so any PGA Junior League captains can run this great program to get the entire family out on the course. Doubles Golf is also a great way to bring that Junior League format to your adults for leagues and regular play. I am always energized by the camaraderie and resourcefulness of my fellow MAPGA Members. Nothing showed this more than the groundswell of support for David Hutsell, PGA. Several PGA Professionals throughout the Section organized Pro-Ams to support David and his family with medical expenses during his fight with cancer. I was able to participate at Elkridge on a team with three MAPGA Staff members and it was incredible to see the sold out field playing in frigid conditions. Dave, we are all thinking of you and can’t wait to see you back out striping it down the fairway again! Sincerely, Josh Tremblay, PGA President Page 4 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT In terms of operating revenue and expenses, the MAPGA was able break even within a difficult COVID environment. Overall revenues and expenses were down due to a decrease of in- person events like Chapter/Section Meetings, Awards Banquets, and Junior Golf Event volume. Most of the Professional Events that were cancelled had no negative financial impact, as each event breaks even with revenues and expenses. The reduction in our Junior Events (fewer events and fewer players per event) did have a negative impact financially. National funding and regional handicap income held steady which helped keep the Section moving forward financially. We continue to explore the most responsible way to spend Section funds on the programs and benefits which would be of great value to all of our Section Members and Associates, similar to the Video tip program in 2020. Similar to 2019, over 80% of 2020's combined revenue was attributable to: • Entry Fees (Professional and Junior Events) • Membership Dues • Sponsorships • Handicap Fees (combined partnerships with the MSGA and VSGA) • ADP Funding • Donations You, as an Middle Atlantic PGA Professional, can best help the Section financially through your efforts with Handicap Fees and Sponsorships. Please encourage your members or patrons to participate in their applicable MSGA/VSGA handicap program. Promote it, sell it, and create revenue at your facility at the same time. In terms of sponsorships, we are always seeking new leads via your business relationships or club members – we can help them market their products and/or services to the golf industry. Additionally, it is important to note that relative to our 2020 budget, of the principal revenue categories, Professional Entry Fees and actual Sponsorship dollars were more than planned for the events that were not canceled. Both revenue categories drive the size of our Professional Purses and allow us to pay more to you the Professional. That said, and for many more reasons beyond the financial implications, we want all of you to play more golf – not only for you’re the sake of your own game, but also for the camaraderie and what being together provides to us and our Association. For the 2021 budget year, we are budgeting as if it will be a normal year knowing that some in-person events might be postponed or cancelled. With the Stafford Office mortgage being paid in full, these redirected funds will be put to good use with direction from the Section Board. Respectfully submitted, Andy Weissinger, PGA Vice President Page 5 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY These accomplishments are based on information received in the Section office as of February 3, 2021. The following members achieved Certified Professional status since the Fall Membership Meeting: Paul S. Maurer, PGA Teaching & Coaching The following members were elected to the Half Century Club since the Fall Membership Meeting: N/A The following members were elected to the Quarter Century Club since the Fall Membership Meeting: NORTH Peter D. Bollman, PGA LMA Richard H. Flowers III, PGA A-1 Rocky Gap Casino Resort Joseph H. Franz IV, PGA A-1 The Elkridge Club Rodney L. Green, PGA A-4 Country Club at Woodmore Marc D. Kimminau, PGA A-1 Talbot Country Club Anne C. McClure, PGA A-8 U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club James C. Perkins, PGA A-2 Golf Institute at Bel Air Joseph E. Rahnis, PGA A-9 Baltimore County Revenue Authority Richard A. Setter, PGA A-13 Hog Neck Golf Course Joseph G. Wallman, PGA RSV CENTRAL N/A SOUTH Kelly Crovo, PGA A-13 Ole Monterey Golf Course Clifton D. Easum, PGA A-13 James K. Mason, PGA A-13 Pendleton Golf Club Robert A. Onusko, PGA RM Glen E. Pierce, PGA A-4 Heron Ridge Golf Club Richard Q. Schuller, PGA A-6 Stonehenge Golf & Country Club Warren N. West, PGA A-4 The Country Club of Virginia The following members were elected to Membership since the Fall Membership Meeting: NORTH Cole D. Jordan, PGA A-8 Baltimore Country Club Wesley L. Samuel, PGA A-8 Forest Park Golf Course Nicholas D. Shemkovitz, PGA A-6 Caves Valley Golf Club Michael J. Van Scharrel, PGA A-8 Caves Valley Golf Club Page 7 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
CENTRAL
Joshua A. Apple, PGA A-6 Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
Matthew J. Schneider, PGA A-8 Bretton Woods Recreation Ctr
Gage C. Tefft, PGA A-8 Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
SOUTH
Mark J. Lynch, PGA A-4 First Tee of Richmond
The following members had a classification change or employment change since the Fall
Membership Meeting:
NORTH
Joanna E. Coe, PGA A-14 Baltimore Country Club
Patrick D. Coyner, PGA A-6 Baltimore Country Club
Rodney L. Green, PGA A-4 Country Club at Woodmore
Nicholas H. Isom, PGA A-6 Wicomico Shores Golf Club
Michael K. Murphy, PGA A-6 Winters Run Golf Club
Fred W. Ryder III, PGA A-14 Country Club at Woodmore
Andrew J. Spencer, PGA A-1 Winters Run Golf Club
CENTRAL
Bryan Armstrong, PGA A-4 Mount Vernon Country Club
Kevin M. Dean, PGA A-1 Washington Golf & Country Club
John S. Gray Jr., PGA A-8 Belmont Country Club
Dean A. Greer, PGA A-8 Norbeck Country Club
Brian T. Logue, PGA A-1 Hidden Creek Country Club
Patrick K. McCarthy B-14 Stonewall Golf Club
John T. Oberly Jr., PGA A-1 Mount Vernon Country Club
Brett T. Robertson A-8 Chantilly National Golf & Country Club
Peter B. Siemsen B-8 Chantilly National Golf & Country Club
Roger K. Welch, PGA A-1 The Piedmont Club
SOUTH
Mark E. Kowalski, PGA A-8 The Dominion Club at Wyndham
Ryan A. Lorson, PGA A-6 RAL Golf
Mark J. Lynch, PGA A-4 First Tee of Richmond
Thomas S. Mumpower, PGA A-6 Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
Brady M. Noland, PGA A-1 Cutalong at Lake Anna
William F. Ranson III, PGA A-1 Meadowbrook Country Club
The First Tee of Greater Richmond @ Elson
Ian T. Seymour B-4 Redmond Memorial
Andrew C. Stelten, PGA A-1 Sly Fox Golf Club
Aaron R. Tew, PGA A-1 Prince George Golf Course
The following members transferred into the Section since the Fall Membership Meeting:
NORTH
Page 8 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingBlaine S. Seitz, PGA A-6 Tour Shot Golf
CENTRAL
Kevin M. Dean, PGA A-1 Washington Golf & Country Club
Eric A. Miller, PGA A-6 GOLFTEC - Alexandria
Matthew D. Woodworth,
PGA A-8 Westfields Golf Club
SOUTH
Colonial Heritage Club & Hyatt Hills Golf
Justin D. Dupuis, PGA A-13 Complex
William S. Frasier, PGA A-6 First Tee of Roanoke Valley
Travis J. Johnson, PGA A-8 Kinloch Golf Club
Edward Leinenkugel, PGA A-13 Greenbrier Country Club
Brian W. Walker, PGA A-1
Richard Werner, PGA LM
The following members transferred out of the Section since the Fall Membership Meeting (all
chapters):
Mark J. Beran, PGA Philadelphia Section
Andrew D. Blatnik, PGA Western New York Section
Jay Bowden, PGA Carolinas Section
Patrick S. Buhrmann, PGA Northern Texas Section
Butch Butler, PGA South Florida Section
Sean F. Dolan, PGA South Florida Section
Zachary W. Ellis Carolinas Section
Jonathan B. Hastings South Florida Section
Jeffrey L. Hesse, PGA South Florida Section
Thomas Jay Horton, PGA South Florida Section
Nathan W. Johnson, PGA Carolinas Section
Robin E Kohlhaas, PGA Carolinas Section
Kelly P. LaDow, PGA New Jersey Section
William A Lively, PGA Carolinas Section
Zachary C. Luthman Southern California Section
Nakul Paliwal, PGA Unaffiliated Section
Kellen L. Peery, PGA South Florida Section
McAulay J. Renfro, PGA North Florida Section
Gabriella T. Rivera-Garcia South Florida Section
William J. Thornton, PGA South Florida Section
Joseph A. Walker, PGA Carolinas Section
The following individuals were registered into the Associate Program since the Fall
Membership Meeting:
NORTH
Zachary T. Billings B-8 Bulle Rock
Brady F. McDonald B-8
Page 9 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingCENTRAL
Andrew R. Baker B-8 The Golf Club at Lansdowne
Matthew D. Balderston B-8 Loudoun Golf & Country Club
Eric M. Lewis B-8 Washington Golf & Country Club
Thomas D. Luther B-24 Washington Golf & Country Club
Cody B. Sterner B-8 Woodmont Country Club
SOUTH
Madeline J. Foley B-8 Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club
The First Tee of Greater Richmond @ Elson
Sterling A. Simmons III B-6 Redmond Memorial
The following members passed away since the Fall Membership Meeting:
LM Longtime A-1 at Wakefield Valley GC, Past
Hank Lee Majewski Pres.
Eric K. Suvak A-6 Hodson Golf
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynne Hunter, PGA, LPGA
Secretary
Page 10 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingREPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This time last year, we were coming off the PGA Show with excitement for the new season. We (both the Section and our member professionals) had all made plans to make 2020 a great year. Then, the explosion of the coronavirus and its attached restrictions changed all of our lives. However, golf was seen as one of the few safe activities, so after a short shutdown, golf rounds boomed for the remainder of the year. So, the question for all of us is “How do we take advantage of this momentum to keep golf in the forefront of our customers’ minds?” Please read our player development report and/or talk to Doug Wert or Claire Jansa about riding this wave of participation. I am happy to report that we have all of our staff returning for the 2021 year. We have a fantastic crew and they continue to work every day to make your lives/jobs better. You will see their activities and planning all over these committee reports. Our PGA REACH Middle Atlantic foundation, (rebranded in 2019) was the hardest hit part of our operations due to the pandemic. We were very limited in the amount of PGA HOPE programs we were able to run, and our junior golf program was shut down for three months (March, April, May) and had limited volume the rest of the year. Part of the issue going forward is that many of your courses are so full, setting aside space for our junior golfers is difficult. I do ask that you try to balance the current economics of the game with our future when asked to host! If you live in an area with some military veteran presence and would be interested in running a 6-8 week program, please contact Andrew Gridley or Claire Jansa. We are actively seeking PGA HOPE sites, but need to pair it up with available funding. One of the things we were unable to do in 2020 was to host our annual Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet. While we recognized our award winners at the Spring Meeting (our last event pre- coronavirus), we weren’t able to properly honor them in front of their families and club members. We hope to be able to host this ceremony, to include our newest HOF inductees, Troy Beck and Dean Hurst, in the second half of 2021. As you will read in the Awards Committee, the 2021 Awards process will begin in late summer with nominations and culminate in December with the winners being notified, and celebrated at the Spring 2022 meeting. Before I leave the awards topic, I need to shout out J.P. Lunn, PGA. Not only was J.P. our 2020 MAPGA Professional of the Year, but he was also recognized by PGA HQ as the 2020 Deacon Palmer Award (for overcoming obstacles/challenges). They could not have picked a better recipient. Of course, like our Section awards, the awards ceremony has been pushed to 2021. Looking back, one of our best programs annually is our grant program (in its 7th year). We made significant progress by doubling our applications this winter to 45. After the secondary application, we had 33 applicants left. The Player Development and Junior Golf committees will meet soon and distribute $25,000 in total to applicants. The committee still believes we should have 50-100 applications each year, so don’t be shy about applying. We can ALWAYS use your help in the sponsorship arena. You can read the Sponsorship committee report in this packet, but our golf vendors have been wonderfully supportive in these uncertain times. Some had to defer their sponsorships for a year, but many stayed with us in 2020, and we are so appreciative of that. We list our sponsors on the MAPGA website. Many are golf industry sponsors. Are you buying from our sponsors? Are you calling them and asking them to show you their lines? We never make promises about how many professionals will buy product, etc., but nothing helps justify a sponsor’s investment more than seeing their sales increase. If you want sponsors to continue their support, please take Page 11 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
a proactive approach and make that purchase. I know there are many factors you consider before buying a product for your shops, all I ask is that you consider whether or not the company is a Section or Chapter Sponsor. Lastly, and most importantly, I want to thank our fantastic Section staff for the work they did on your behalf in 2020. This truly wonderful group worked remotely most of the year, implementing safety precautions to keep you safe but able to play in events, and worked out ways to help you get through the pandemic. They managed the transition to remote work exceptionally, with no dropoff in performance. Bob, Eric, Ben, Collin, Claire, Kristine, and Andrew, thanks for your professionalism and hard work. You all mean so much to me and our members! As always, let’s make today better than yesterday, and make 2021 better than 2020! While that may be difficult in terms of golf rounds, it certainly won’t be hard to improve in general quality of life! Respectfully submitted, Jon Guhl Executive Director Page 12 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE PGA DISTRICT 10 DIRECTOR Middle Atlantic PGA Members and Associates, I hope this report finds all of you healthy and well. 2021 is going to be another memorable year as we continue to fight against this COVID-19 pandemic. We need to continue to follow Back2Golf Guidelines and other supporting materials that can be found at www.PGA.org. Let’s continue to grow this game with all these new, old and returning golfers to our great sport. Facilities will continue to be busier than ever and the PGA is still working hard to continue giving each member additional guidance and support during these trying times. Please continue to follow all the CDC, World Health Organization and local jurisdiction requirements. The health of you, your family and your customers should be your Number 1 priority. New Director at Large Cathy Harbin, PGA/LPGA, is the owner of Pine Ridge Golf Course in Paris, Texas. She has joined the PGA Board for a 3-year term. She is replacing Renee Powell as her term ended last November. Cathy is the founder of OnCourse Operations, and has been a PGA member since 1992. Harbin is also a member of the LPGA and CMAA, as well as the Secretary of the NGCOA. I look forward to working with Cathy in the board room. The PGA Merchandise Show Recap The 68th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show, January 26 – 29, was a virtual event and drew more than 11,000 attendees from 78 countries, including some 6,500 PGA professionals. Exhibitors included nearly 400 golf brands. The Virtual PGA Show helped the industry capitalize on the rising interest in golf by virtually showcasing new products to enhance the game experience and by promoting industry growth initiatives through virtual presentations. Most PGA Show programming will remain available on demand for an extended period of time, and exhibitor showrooms will remain open on an ongoing basis to help exhibiting companies and buyers continue to connect, have meetings, discover new products and drive commerce throughout 2021. Did you miss the Virtual PGA Show? It's now available for you to watch on-demand. Catch up on industry presentations and earn MSR Credits by watching workshops on the PGA Show website! 2022 PGA Championship Update The PGA of America Board of Directors voted to exercise the right to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster. This decision was difficult, but necessary to protect the PGA brand and reputation, and to avoid the risk of the PGA’s ability to deliver our many programs and sustain the longevity of our mission. We had over 30 different facilities reach out to the PGA to host the 2022 PGA Championship. Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma was selected as the new site. TOURNAMENT UPDATE We are excited to be conducting the following Championships in 2021. Hopefully, we will be able to bring back spectators to these great courses to watch the top players in the world compete. 54th PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, PGA Golf Club 2021 PGA Championship, May 17-23, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island 2021 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, May 25-30, Southern Hills Country Club Page 13 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 22-27, Atlanta Athletic Club
43rd Ryder Cup, September 21-26, Whistling Straights
PGA DUES
Your 2021 PGA dues deadline has been extended this year to August 31, 2021. This was
extended from the normal payment date of June 30th.
PGA PROPERTIES UPDATE
• PGA Palm Beach Gardens Office Renovation
o On time and construction should be completed by mid-February
o Staff will start moving in early March as long as the state of Florida allows it
due to Covid-19 restrictions
• Valhalla
o Renovations to the golf course will start late summer on the re-grassing of
fairways, new drainage in bunkers and additional tee boxes.
o Valhalla to host the 2024 PGA Championship
• PGA Golf Club
o Practice Facility Renovation: South range tee complex upgrades are completed
and we are receiving rave reviews on the changes.
o Wanamaker course work has been completed.
• PGA Frisco
o Project is on time and under budget.
o Practice facility and short course build is underway and the maintenance
building is almost done.
o 34 of the 36 golf holes are completed and sodded. The other two will be
completed early spring.
o Final design of the clubhouse are almost completed
o Projected open dates:
• PGA of America HQ (Art Rendering below) January 2022
• Golf Courses, Practice Complex and short Course August 2022
• Clubhouse Spring 2023
Page 14 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingPGA Tee Times booking Market Place The PGA of America and Supreme Golf, a leading tee time marketplace and golf course software company, have entered into a multiyear relationship to launch a new tee time booking marketplace: PGA Tee Times. The marketplace is slated to launch in early spring and will be available on PGA.com and SupremeGolf.com. This relationship gives golf course owners and PGA Professionals a new option for managing their tee sheets and inventory, and provides golfers the benefit of knowing they are getting the best rates available directly from the course. Finally, I would like to thank President Tremblay, the Board, Executive Director Guhl and his staff for all their hard work during this crisis. They were always thinking about you the member and how they could assist you or your facility. I am amazed at the many programs, educational seminars, virtual meetings and tournaments they were able to provide you. They didn’t miss a beat. Please don’t hesitant to reach out to me if you have any questions! Sincerely, John Madden, PGA Head Golf Professional - River Bend Club Past President - Middle Atlantic PGA District 10 Director - PGA of America Page 15 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE A-8 DIRECTOR As we approach the start of the 2021 golf season, I wanted to make sure I provide everyone with information regarding the Assistant Professional Association. To be eligible for the APA, you must be an Associate, A-6 or A-8. That means we have over 500 potential members. We encourage everyone to become an APA Member, whether it is for the scholarship opportunity, educational opportunities or for more tournament golf experience. Each year the APA, in partnership with AHEAD, awards twelve $500 scholarships to those Associates who are enrolled in the APA that successfully pass any level of PGA PGM Program testing within the calendar year. This year was obviously a different year for participation due to COVID-19, so we were not able to award all twelve scholarships in 2021. We still were thrilled to award seven scholarships to six different MAPGA Professionals. I would like to congratulate the following APA Members on passing their respective levels and earning their scholarships: Level 1: Allan Day – Salisbury Country Club Shannon McKew – TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Level 2: Ian McConnell – Springfield Golf & Country Club Kyle Fuller – The Country Club of Virginia Level 3: (all elected as a Class A PGA Member): Josh Apple, PGA – Raspberry Golf and Hunt Club Kyle Fuller, PGA – The Country Club of Virginia Scott Blundo, PGA – The Crossings Golf Club We want to encourage each Associate within the Middle Atlantic Section to become a part of the APA. To fulfill the requirements for the AHEAD MAPGA-APA Scholarships, in addition to registering as an APA member by the end of 2021, you must participate in at least two of the following: · APA Tournament (must complete the round and turn in a scorecard) · APA Education Seminar · APA Meeting · Section or Chapter Membership Meeting · Section specific education seminars (e.g. MAPGA Teaching Summit) For associates planning to advance in the PGA PGM levels in 2021, the $70 investment for a possible $500 scholarship is a no-brainer! As we all plan for the upcoming season, keep in mind this fall we will be holding elections for all three Chapters positions and the Section position. If you have ever had a thought about being involved with the APA; feel free to reach out to me or any of the Chapter Directors with any questions. The officers of the APA try to do our best to make decisions based on the goals and values of when the APA was formed. We make these decisions with all potential members in mind and make sure to give them the best opportunities to learn, play and network. This Page 16 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
is a great opportunity to make an impact on not only on your fellow peers but also on future generations of members of the APA. Regards, Eli Mireles, PGA A-8 Director Ryan Fellows Central Chapter A-8 Director Jeff Mann Northern Chapter A-8 Director Ryan Marks Southern Chapter A-8 Director Page 17 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE
Unfortunately, given the COVID-19 pandemic we were unable to honor the 2020 Award
Winners on February 28, 2021 as planned. We hope that we will be able to gather to honor
the winners when it is safe to gather in-person, later in 2021. Additional information will be
announced in Section Communications when it becomes available.
On behalf of the officers, members, associates, and staff of the MAPGA, I again extend our
sincere congratulations to each of our 2020 award winners. The Middle Atlantic Section’s PGA
Professional Award winners for 2020 are as follows:
PGA Professional of the Year J.P. Lunn, PGA Fountain Head Country Club
Frederick, Maryland
MAPGA President’s Award Greg Jones, PGA Baltimore Country Club
Timonium, Maryland
Teacher of the Year John Scott Rattan, PGA Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, Maryland
Horton Smith Award (Education) Mark Russo, PGA Night Hawk Golf Center
Gambrills, Maryland
Bill Strausbaugh Award (Club Jay Dufty, PGA Washington Golf & Country Club
Relations and Community Arlington, Virginia
Service)
Player Development Award Jim Estes, PGA Jim Estes Golf
Olney, Maryland
Youth Player Development Billy Hoffman, PGA Westwood Country Club
Award Vienna, Virginia
Merchandiser of the Year Michael Adkins, PGA Green Spring Valley Hunt Club
(Private) Owings Mills, Maryland
Merchandiser of the Year Andy Weissinger, PGA Eaglewood Golf Course
(Public) Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
Merchandiser of the Year Brian Alley, PGA The Highland Course at Primland
(Resort) Meadows of Dan, Virginia
Assistant PGA Professional Roger Welch, PGA Washington Golf & Country Club
of the Year Arlington, Virginia
Each year the MAPGA also recognizes members of the Middle Atlantic golf community who
have unselfishly contributed significant amounts of time and support to further the future
success of the Section and to the Association as a whole. The Middle Atlantic Section’s
community award winners for 2020 are as follows:
David Wortman Citizen of the J. Michael Millen VSGA President
Year
Earle Hellen Sports Media Award Capital Golf Gang Steve Czaban, Ron Thomas & John
Ronis, PGA
Salesperson of the Year Capitol Golf Cars Bob Fikac & Tim Girard
Club Car
We will begin to solicit nominations for the class of 2021 Award Winners in June, announce
the award winners in Fall of 2021, and then honor them at the Spring 2022 banquet.
Respectfully submitted,
J.P. Lunn, PGA
Chair, Awards Committee
Page 18 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingREPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Fellow Professionals, As the calendar shifts to 2021, we are very pleased with the results of the Online Education Series that was created during the height of the pandemic in 2020. While it has been a challenging time, we feel that this shift to online education was a silver lining for our education programming, and we have decided to continue using this method of education in 2021. By the time you read this, we will have finished the bulk of our 2021 Online Education Series, with some outstanding information provided by a great lineup of presenters. Thank you to the following professionals for taking the time to contribute: Michael Breed, PGA Josh Tremblay, PGA Doug Wert, PGA Matt Fuller, PGA Mike Adkins, PGA Aaron Dill James Hong Mark Blackburn, PGA Due to the pandemic we decided it was best to hold our Teaching Summit virtually, and that will take place via Zoom on Monday, March 8, 2021. The theme will be “Power & Speed in Golf”, and the event is sponsored by Ping and Ikonik Golf. The day will run from 8:45 to 2:00, and feature Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, Dr. Scott Lynn, Michael Romatowski, Marty Jertsen of Ping, and Tim Campbell of Ikonik Golf. It’s a fabulous lineup made possible by our sponsors, that features some of the smartest minds in golf as it relates to how speed and power are created. The best part? It’s only $10 to join the event! Please sign up at MAPGA.com. We thank you all for your continued support as we find ways to adjust during these challenging times. If you have any requests or feedback on the current education program we would love to hear it. Like all of you, we can’t wait to host some education events in person and get back to normal. Stay safe and thank you for your support, Mark Russo, PGA Sean English, PGA Co-Chairs, Education Committee Page 19 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT AND CLUB RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The 2021 golf season is foreshadowing to be an extension of the 2020 golf season which
produced unprecedented levels at many facilities. The pandemic showed golf as a great way
to exercise, socialize, and experience our great sport. Despite many facilities required to
press pause due to COVID restrictions last Spring many facilities roared back to life and
produced record rounds and revenues. I hope everyone documented and told stories of how
PGA Professionals provided great value to their respective facilities in 2020. Now more than
ever, talent is sought after and opportunities are available.
Hopefully, many of you have utilized the early educational opportunities afforded you through
the MAPGA Section during the online series. ‘Sharpening your saw’ to better you or your
team will pay the biggest dividends. We look forward to sharing Best Practices from your
peers and ‘Did You Know’ items that are being offered by the Section currently. We hope
these pieces of information will offer you more ways to inform and better your operations.
Also, as someone who enjoys discussing the interview process, reading resumes, and
discussing cover letters, please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss. My email is
jdufty@washingtongolfcc.org.
Greg Stenzel continues to work hard for our PGA Members so please utilize him as discussed
in the Career Path bullet below.
- Employment Summit: We will be hosting a virtual Employment Summit on March
15th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. PGA Employment consultants from all over the country
will share insight on what they are seeing from employers and the common DNA of
applicants receiving job offers.
- Mentoring: Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your
career, we can pair you with a successful professional to help guide you along your
career path. Your fellow professionals are great resources to be a sounding board,
give advice, & offer assistance in your career.
- Job Board: Please make sure you set yourself up in the job board of your PGA.org
dashboard to receive all available positions that come open. We still have 25% of our
membership to do so. Open job opportunities are now being posted on all News &
Notes MAPGA communications for quick reference.
- Career Path: With spring coming near, now is a great time to ensure that your career
is on the right path for your goals. Our Employment Consultant Greg Stenzel is a
wonderful resource to help you do just that so be sure to reach out to him and begin
the 4-step career planning process. In just 1 hour you can be sure that your career
and life goals are on the right track. And if they aren’t you will get a road map to get
back on track! Get started by going to https://mapga.com/career-planning-and-
development/ or emailing Greg directly at gstenzel@pgahq.com.
I also want to be sure to thank the members of the Employment and Club Relations
Committee: Bryan Stone, Steve Clark, Peter Gardner, Jeremy Franks, Phil Bowers, and Joe
Franz for their assistance in making sure that our fellow professionals have the resources
needed to advance their careers.
Please reach out to me or any committee member should you need assistance or have
questions.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jay Dufty, PGA
Chair, Employment & Club Relations Committee
Page 20 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingREPORT OF THE HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE The MAPGA is proud to announce its Hall of Fame Class of 2021! Ms. Troy Beck (Glenn Dale GC) and the late Dean Hurst (Bayville GC) will join as the 54th and 55th member of the Middle Atlantic PGA Hall of Fame. Beck, 65, is entering based on her sterling playing credentials after spending her whole career at Glenn Dale GC in various positions. Troy played in 4 majors (1984 & 1985 US Open, 1994 & 1995 McDonald's LPGA Championship) and 13 LPGA Tour events. She won LPGA National T&CP Championship at Woodlands Country Club in Texas in 1994. She was named the MAPGA Women's Player of the Year four times in 1993,1994,1998, and 2003! Troy was selected as a player, and she is quite accomplished as listed above. But she also has done more than play tournaments. She served on the National LPGA Board and was an LPGA Section President (2003-07). Troy Beck Golf Academy was noted for its Junior Golf Programs. Junior Golfers played over 5000 rounds at Glenn Dale annually. Troy was recognized as the MAPGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year twice, in 1992 and 2000. She was awarded the prestigious LPGA Nancy Lopez National Award in 2008, presented to an LPGA member that exemplifies the qualities of Leadership, Passion, Giving and Approachability. She was also recognized as the LPGA Northeast Teacher of the Year in 1995. The late Dean Hurst, who passed away in 2017, was the first professional at Bayville GC in 1995 and guided the club through its formative years to the outstanding facility it is today. Dean was elected Section Secretary in 2006 and progressed through the Section chairs to become elected as Section President in 2010. Dean was selected as MAPGA Professional of the Year in 2007, the Bill Strausbaugh Award Winner in 2001, and the Horton Smith Award winner in 2003. Dean was a very popular delegate at National PGA meetings, and kept the MAPGA at the forefront with his charisma and leadership. We hope to host the 2021 Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet later this year when it is safe to gather in-person. Additional information will be announced in Section Communications when it becomes available. The 2022 Hall of Fame Nomination period is open through February 19, 2021. For additional information on the criteria required for nomination and the nomination form itself please visit: https://mapga.com/about-us/hall-of-fame/. Respectfully Submitted, Matthew Schulze, PGA Chair, Hall of Fame Committee Page 21 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE HANDICAP COMMITTEES Virginia Handicap Report (VHP) World Handicap System Just over a year ago, golfers in the United States began using a new set of rules to measure their performance and to compete against one another on an equitable basis. Though some elements are the same as were used in the USGA Handicap System, many are new, including the maximum hole score (net double bogey), calculation of a Course Handicap (inclusion of Course Rating minus Par in the formula) and Playing Conditions Calculation (where scores determine whether conditions impacted player performance), just to name a few. The VSGA has published several resources on VSGA.org dedicated to the World Handicap System. We encourage you to visit and share this page with your members so they can learn more about the Rules of Handicapping. Check it out at https://vsga.org/learn/handicapping/world- handicap-system/. To complement the Rules of Handicapping book and assist each club’s Handicap Committee in the practical application of the system, a USGA Handicap Committee Guide has been created. The most recent version of the publication (available only in a digital format) was updated in January 2021 and is available at https://vsga.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/02/USGA-Handicap-Committee-Guide-January-2021.pdf. While the VSGA will not be offering in-person seminars to begin the year, we will be offering several virtual options for clubs and golfers in 2021. Throughout February and March, VSGA staff will be conducting 90-minute webinars open to all members at no charge focusing on the Rules of Golf and World Handicap System. A schedule, with registration links is available at https://vsga.org/learn/educational-seminars/. In addition, the VSGA is offering to host a 60 to 90-minute educational seminar for any of its member clubs on these topics. We will tailor each presentation to suit the needs of the club and flexible scheduling is available. For more information, please contact the VSGA at (804) 378-2300. Staying on the topic of education, the USGA first introduced its authorization program through club licensing in 2005, as an important first step in assuring Handicap Committees across the country understood their responsibilities and were providing handicap administration and oversight in a fair and consistent manner. It also restricted the use of the handicap system to only licensed (now referred to as authorized) clubs. Club authorization continues to ensure fair and consistent administration, as well as ensuring that only authorized golf clubs are permitted to use the new World Handicap System, its formulas and marks. Every club under the handicap administration and oversight of the Virginia State Golf Association who wishes to use the WHS must be in compliance with the Rules of Handicapping and the USGA Handicap Committee Guide in order to be authorized. GHIN – Digital Profile As of mid-January, golfers will need a digital profile in order to access GHIN.com and the GHIN Mobile app. In order to create a digital profile, a golfer will first need to have a valid email address in their account within the USGA Admin Portal. Each digital profile will be tied to a unique email address. For golfers that share an email address, the first person to initiate the profile creation process will “claim” that email address for their digital profile and the other person will need a different email address in their GHIN Account to create a digital profile. Page 22 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
A digital profile will not be required to access the handicap section of the MyVSGA app until a later date (a communication from the VSGA will follow when a date has been scheduled for the MyVSGA release). The implementation of digital profile will greater enhance the golfer’s data security and privacy by providing a more secure authentication method. A digital profile will not be required to access the golfer posting kiosk at the club. More information on GHIN Digital Profile is available at https://vsga.org/learn/handicapping/ghin-digital-profile/. GHIN – Minor Guardian Golfers designated as minors (under 13 years of age) will not be able to provide an email address, create a digital profile, or directly access GHIN Golfer Products (Kiosk, GHIN Mobile App, ghin.com). Their profile must be linked to a guardian who can access ghin.com or the GHIN Mobile App and post on their behalf. This is per the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Guardian Management is available now in the GHIN Admin Portal to link a guardian to each minor. For existing minor golfers, the information can be updated within the “Account” tab in a new section labeled “Guardianship”. Guardian information will be also be collected during the add process when the birthdate provided indicates that the golfer is a minor. More information on GHIN Minor Guardian is available at https://vsga.org/learn/handicapping/ghin-minor-guardian/. MyVSGA App The MyVSGA app continues to be a useful tool for golfers in Virginia. Among the many features of the app is the ability for golfers to post scores hole-by-hole and track their statistics. Please encourage the golfers at your club to download it from the App Store or Google Play. USGA Tournament Management powered by Golf Genius Software With its VSGA membership, your club receives access to USGA Tournament Management powered by Golf Genius Software to run club tournaments and events. Along with access, the VSGA also offers its member clubs the opportunity to schedule one-on-one training with a member of our staff. There is no cost for these sessions, and you can choose how long the session will last and the topics to be covered. If your club is interested in scheduling an appointment with us or has any questions about training, please contact the VSGA. Other Notes As always, both the VSGA and MAPGA count on the promotion of the handicap system by our PGA Professionals and club members. As we have stated before, it is a goal of the VSGA and MAPGA to reach 100% participation with golfing members and patrons at all member clubs. It is important that we look at all golfers as potential members and do our best to bring these golfers in as members. Increasing the membership base will help grow the game in Virginia as well as help both the VSGA and MAPGA provide additional benefits and services to their members. Page 23 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
We would like to thank you for your support of this important membership and handicap service in Virginia. If you should have any questions or suggestions, please contact Michael Walder, Director, Handicapping and Members Services, at the VSGA. Respectfully submitted, John Madden, PGA Matthew Schulze, PGA Co-Chairs, Virginia Handicap Committee MARYLAND HANDICAP PROGRAM (MHP) In what was a tumultuous year, thank you to the PGA Professionals and amateur golfers that enable the Maryland Handicap Program to serve approximately 38,000 golfers at more than 145 clubs in Maryland and Washington D.C. The per golfer charge for the handicap service in 2021 will be $19 for the software service, $22 for the full hardware service and $10 for junior golfers. The MHP will continue to provide the service at well below the national average of $27 per golfer across 59 Allied Golf Associations approved by the USGA to provide handicap services. The minimum number of golfers invoiced to hardware clubs has changed from 150 members to 100 members. Handicaps will remain free-of-charge for up to three staff members, with normal rates being applied for staff members’ golfer profiles added beyond that number. Despite golf’s popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MHP anticipates budget shortfalls this year for some Member Clubs that continue to be impacted financially. As a result, the Maryland Handicap Committee chose to raise fees by $1 increments in 2021 and again by $1 in 2022, rather than increasing fees by $2 in 2021. GHIN AND GOLF GENIUS TRANSITION On February 1, 2021, the Maryland State Golf Association transitioned from its previous technology vendor, Golfnet, to the GHIN Suite of Products. With the introduction of the GHIN Centralized Computation database early in 2020, existing MSGA members were already assigned GHIN numbers. This simplified the process to migrate our members’ and clubs’ data without any disruption to services provided by the MHP. MSGA Members can now post their scores on GHIN golfer products. These are the GHIN Mobile App, ghin.com, and the club kiosk posting station. Club administrators for Member Clubs of the MHP can use the USGA Admin Portal to manage the club roster and access reports (adminportal.usga.org). Several GHIN training sessions are scheduled for club administrators in February. In addition to transitioning to GHIN, MSGA Member Clubs now have access to USGA Tournament Management by Golf Genius. USGA TM Club is available to member clubs at no charge, and clubs receive a $600 discount for USGA TM Club Premium. If you did not receive an email to register for training sessions created for club administrators, please contact the MSGA office (410-653-5300). There are training sessions in February for GHIN products and USGA TM (Golf Genius). As our season quickly approaches, here are a few reminders: Page 24 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
• GHIN Digital Profile and Golfer Products: A GHIN account must have a unique
email address saved in order to create a digital profiles and access GHIN golfer
products. Please encourage your members to become familiar with the GHIN Mobile
App and ghin.com. The kiosk posting stations will also be available. Prior to March 15,
MSGA staff will provide instructions to clubs for adding updated links to posting
stations, so members can access the GHIN kiosk posting stations.
• MHP eRevisions: Handicaps are revised daily under the World Handicap System
(WHS), but MSGA continues to send eRevisions to members on the 1st and the 15th of
each month.
• Active/Inactive Schedule: The Active Season for posting in Maryland and
Washington D.C. is March 15 through November 14. Scores made on golf courses in
Maryland and D.C. during the inactive season are not acceptable scores for posting.
Unlike the previous Golfnet system, which allowed members to post these scores but
did not include these in members’ “revision scores” used for Handicap Index
computation, GHIN does not allow members to post scores during the inactive season.
Scores made in states observing an active season, e.g. Virginia, the Carolinas, Florida,
etc. must be posted, and will reflect accordingly on members’ scoring record.
• Transferring Golfers: It is no longer necessary to contact MSGA to request account
transfers. Club administrators can add members to the club roster with the “add golfer”
button in USGA Admin Portal. To add a member who already has a GHIN account, use
the option to “search for existing member.” Use the “add new golfer” option to add
new members who do not have GHIN accounts from active or inactive club
membership(s).
• Merging Accounts: Members who have multiple GHIN numbers and scoring records
must be merged under one (1) GHIN number per the Rules of Handicapping. Please
send merge requests to intern@msga.org and include both GHIN numbers for each
member in your request.
• Billing: MHP Invoices are delayed by several weeks due to the transition to GHIN. The
first invoices will be sent in February with ½ of the total MHP fee due by March 31,
2021. The next invoices will be sent in June with the remaining balance due by June
30. A final invoice for golfers added between June 1 and September 30 will be sent in
October and will be due by October 31. Any golfers added between October 1 and
December 31 will be applied to the first invoice in the following year.
IMPORTANT BILLING INFORMATION
Please note that the late fee policy implemented in 2019 will again be enforced this year. The
late fee will remain a 10 percent fee for any unpaid balance as of the due date listed on the
invoice. The MHP is responsible for paying fees to the USGA for all active golfers on your
roster, so timely submissions, and roster management are very important going forward.
Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to a great 2021 season.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Dolan, PGA
J.P. Lunn, PGA
Co-chairs, Maryland Handicap Committee
Page 25 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership MeetingREPORT OF THE JUNIOR GOLF COMMITTEE College Golf Seminar Virtual Series The Annual College Golf Seminar was held a little differently this year. Instead of a singular in-person approach, the college golf seminar has evolved into a series of online seminars that stretch from January through March. The first seminar was held January 23rd via Zoom. Seminar attendees will continue to hear and talk with Division I, II, & III college coaches and former collegiate players. Topics included scholarships, the recruiting process, college visits, scheduling and student/athlete responsibilities and expectations. If you have any interest or would like to know more information about upcoming seminars please contact Collin Elphic at celphic@pgahq.com MAPGA Junior Tour The MAPGA 2021 Summer Junior Tour schedule opened for registration February 1st. If you are interested in hosting events for either this fall or in 2021, please get in touch with MAPGA Junior Golf Director, Collin Elphic. We are definitely in need of some sites for 2021, and could use YOUR help! The Mini-mulligans tour is set to return for the 2021 season. Junior golf team 2021: Junior Golf Interns: Nick Kerver, Caleb Kolb, Talton Cherry PGA Works Fellow: Ana Sofìa Olaya Social Media Engagement With over 1200 interactions daily on Facebook and our Instagram follower percentage increasing over 5% per month over the last 6 months, we strongly urge you to continue encouraging your juniors to tag @Mapgajrgolf when posting about junior golf. We continue with our Monthly Junior Golf Newsletter, as communication from the PGA REACH - Middle Atlantic Foundation. This newsletter reaches over 12,000 subscribers monthly which will include up-to-date information covering our PGA REACH - Middle Atlantic programs. Respectfully submitted, Robin Beach, PGA Chair, Junior Golf Committee Page 26 March 1, 2021 MAPGA Spring Membership Meeting
REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
2020 was an extremely challenging year for most of us. In February we held our only in-
person Associate Orientation of the year, with seven (7) associates in attendance. After a
brief pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Membership Committee decided to hold our
remaining Associate Orientations via Zoom. Four (4) Associate Orientations were held
virtually. 28 associates entered into the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program.
In addition, 23 MAPGA associates were elected to PGA membership in 2020.
Thus far in 2021, one (1) orientation has been held, with 10 associates in attendance. There
are currently five (5) additional orientations on the schedule. These will take place on the
first Thursday of the month in April, June, August, October, and December.
In order to attend an orientation, individuals must be registered in the PGA PGM program.
Associates must attend this orientation within one year of their associate registration date.
The MAPGA Written Rules Examination for playing privileges is administered at the beginning
of each orientation.
Eleven (11) Playing Ability Tests (PATs) are scheduled throughout the Section for 2021. To
register for a PAT or check available sites and dates, simply go to mapga.com, click on PGA
Member, and click on Become a PGA Member.
The Membership Committee is also responsible for investigating membership related
concerns. These include, but are not limited to, improper classification, primary employment,
and other membership matters.
Lastly, a special thank you to the other members of this committee. Tom Barry, PGA and Jay
Dufty, PGA have been so valuable, not only with their time but also their collective wisdom.
In addition, MAPGA Secretary Lynne Hunter has also volunteered her time for new associates
as well as to aid me. Our staff liaison, Kristine Alonso, is always available, not only to me,
but to any member or associate. She is an invaluable resource! Thank you.
To be elected to membership once admitted to the PGA PGM 3.0 Associate Program,
Associates will have to meet the appropriate milestones and requirements:
Acceptable Progress
• Level 1 must be successfully completed within three years of the Level 1 Start Date
• Level 2 must be successfully completed within three years of the Level 2 Start Date
• Level 3 and election to PGA Membership must be successfully accomplished within
nine years of the Level 1 Start Date
Associates have nine years from their Level 1 Start Date to graduate from the PGA PGM
Program, meet all election requirements and become elected to PGA Membership. Failure to
complete Level 1 or 2 within three years of the Level’s start date will result in suspension.
Failure to complete a level by the end of their two-year suspension will result in termination
from the PGA PGM Program.
Employment - A total of 30 work experience credits must be earned in addition to fulfilling
the PGA PGM Program. (One credit per month while eligibly employed full time.) 12 credits
are awarded for a four-year college degree and six credits for a two year college degree.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott A. Graber, PGA
Chair, Membership Committee
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