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Take-Aways From Fall Membership Meeting
The Colorado PGA Fall Membership Meeting held on Monday, Oct. 16, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf and Country Club approached record attendance. For those unable to join, here are a few of the take-aways.
- Your Colorado PGA BOD is working for its membership by solidifying the strategic direction; by making an investment into resources; and by monitoring and studying the performance of the Section to best position the Section to meet the needs of the membership now and in the future.
- The Colorado PGA REACH has directly impacted our PGA Members over the last 10 years through:
- Golf In Schools
- Growth of the Game Grants
- Diversity-Based Scholarships
- United States Olympic Committee's FLAME (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) Program
- The direction of Career Consultants is to offer assistance with employment and career services. Members are encouraged to contact their Career Consultant and proactively address their future goals.
Videos showing
A Year In Review, the
2017 Junior Golf Program and the
2017 Colorado Section Award Winners shown during the meeting will soon be available on the Section's YouTube Channel.
Questions or comments are always welcome. Contact the Colorado PGA office with either.
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Two Members Earn Certification Through PGA of America
Two members recently earned certification through the Certified Professional Program. Jeff Kelly, PGA, General Manager at King's Deer Golf Course, earned his certification in Golf Operations. Jeff Corona, PGA, Assistant Professional at Lakewood Country Club, earned his certification in Golf Operations as well.
The two join a special group of PGA Professionals in earning certification; only 6.7 percent of the membership has earned a certification.
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Tomorrow is Last Day to Register for Oct. 27 Awards Gala
The 2017 Colorado Section Award Winners represent an exceptional group of PGA Professionals. Join them at the Awards Banquet to honor their service to the Section and to the game of golf.
The Gala is being held on Friday, October 27, at Colorado Golf Club in Parker. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. The program will start at 7:30 p.m.
Click here to register.
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Save The Dates
Registration for the remaining events close this week. Register now!
Oct. 23, 2017
Omni Interlocken Tri-Am at Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield, CO
Today, Oct. 19, is the last day to register!
Oct. 27, 2017
Colorado Section Awards Gala, Colorado Golf Club, Parker, CO
Registration Closes Tomorrow, Oct. 20, 2017
Oct. 30, 2017
Pro-Assistant Championship at Colorado Golf Club, Parker, CO
Registration Closes, Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 3 p.m.
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Deadline to Register for Pro-Assistant Championship Extended to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20
There is still an opportunity to register for the rescheduled
Pro-Assistant Championship being held at Colorado Golf Club on Monday, October 30.
The registration deadline has been extended until tomorrow, October 20, at 3 p.m.
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Two Teams Tie for Fall Meeting Scramble Victory
With a new format for golf following the Fall Meeting, scores stayed low and pace of play was great! The new format consisted of a 4-person modified scramble where all members of the team played from the tee and then the player's ball selected on the next shot sat out for that shot. This procedure was repeated until the ball was holed.
Two teams tied for the win posting fifteen under-par rounds of 57. Those teams were composed of Barry Milstead, Valley Country Club; Katie Milstead, Trent Wearner Golf Academy; Brian Dahmer, Mountain Vista Greens; Chris Johnson, PGA Life Member; Stacy Kleve, Pelican Lakes Golf Course; Kenny Anderson, Pelican Lakes Golf Course; Ryan Bakken, Thorncreek Golf Course; and Scott Sommers, Saddleback Golf Course.
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Colorado PGA Pros Win All Three Sessions to Take Home Colorado Cup
The 47th Colorado Cup Matches had a unique feel to them with a new format for the amateur vs. pro Ryder Cup-style competition. But there was also the lopsided 26-14 victory for the Colorado PGA professionals over amateurs from the CGA and CWGA on Tuesday.
Click here to read the full story.
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Keffer Named OMEGA Dow Finsterwald Player of the Year for Fifth Time in Six Years
"I am honored to again be the recipient of the OMEGA Dow Finsterwald Player of the Year Award," comments Keffer. "Even though I have won this award in the past, each year the competition gets more difficult. That is a tribute to the high-level of talent that is present in the Colorado Section."
Click here to read the full story.
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Long, Full Life
Dr. Homer McClintock, former CGA governor who championed Evans Scholarship for caddies at CU, passes away just shy of 100 years old
Dr. Homer McClintock, a former member of the CGA Board of Governors who played a key role in the acquisition of the Evans Scholars House for Caddies at the University of Colorado in the late 1960s, passed away on Thursday. He was 11 days shy of his 100th birthday.
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West Chapter Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
It is time to make the nominations for those you would like to see receive one of the West Chapter Awards. There are many great professionals in the West Chapter who are worthy of these awards. Nominate now.
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Eight Regional All-Star Teams to Compete in the 2017 PGA Jr. League Championship
Eight All-Star teams consisting of 10 junior golfers have advanced to compete in the 6th PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental. The Championship will return for the second consecutive year to Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 16-19.
Click here to read more about the finals
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Ridley Begins His Reign as Augusta National Chairman
Ridley, the seventh chairman in the 85-year history of Augusta National, took over Monday when the club re-opened for a new season. Ridley, a 65-year-old business lawyer from Tampa, Florida, succeeds Billy Payne, who is retiring after 11 years.
Click here to read the full story.
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