Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management Newsletter North Carolina State University

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2 PGM Club - Board of Directors President - Ryan Finn Vice President - Kevin Martin Tournament Directors - Ryan Miller & Pitch Riley Secretary - Tim Jennings Treasurer - Adam Gabbey Alumni Relations - Conor Hannan Social Committee - Kendall Jane Vaughn Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management Growth & Development Meetings Guest Speaker Position Attire Date Scott Mahoney President & CEO of Peter Millar Business Casual Postponed TBD David Orr, PGA Campbell University PGM Golf February 19th John Kennedy, PGA Director of Golf, Westchester CC Golf March 19th Rick Murphy, PGA Carolinas Golf Professional of the Year: 2008 Golf April 23rd 2

3 Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management Newsletter North Carolina State University Ryan Finn President I am extremely excited to return to campus for the Spring 17 semester, and it is a bittersweet feeling to know that my experience at NC State is nearly complete. This semester I will have the privilege of serving our program as the PGM Club President. This has been a goal of mine since my first day on campus, and I am extremely excited to finally seize the opportunity. The Fall semester was extremely successful, and we experienced a level of participation in tournaments and other events that we had never seen before. I urge all of you to continue this trend and continue to help each other on our journeys to becoming the best possible golf professionals that we can be. The PGM Program at State provides an overwhelming number of opportunities to get involved at nearly every level and I hope that you will all take advantage of this prior to graduation. I look forward to serving you and hope that we can create some life long memories this semester. Let's make it a good one folks. Cheers, Ryan Kevin Martin Vice President I'm so excited to return to the Wolfpack State for the coming Spring! I've missed all of my PGM brothers and sisters and those fantastic faces on the fourth floor of Biltmore. I am so pumped to serve as VP to Ryan Finn this coming Spring and I am truly honored to once again serve on the Board. Finn has a wonderful State of mind when it comes to professionalism and knowing how to lead. He is one of the people in this program you can really rely on for anything. I can't wait to work under him, learn from him, and maybe learn some things about myself along the way! We have outlined our plan for the 2017 Spring semester. Folks, it's going to be a great one. I ve been in this program for over three years now and I've watched us become, dare I say, the best PGM program in this great nation. Finn and I have put the program first and we promise to represent it the best possible way. If last semester was any indication, this is going to be one fun semester. I am blessed to serve as Vice President to such an amazing group of people and I look forward to serving Finn and continue to take the North Carolina State PGM program upwards. Let's do this thing! Stay classy. KMART 3

4 Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE January 12th January 18th January 30th Monthly Tournaments February 11th & 12th PGM Major February 14th February 23rd March 2nd March 14th March 16th March 20th March 25th & 26th PGM Major April 4th April 11th April 15th & 16th PGM Major April 20th April 26th 4

5 Austin Cook The Honors Course, Ooltewah, TN Internship Reviews As most of you already know I did not have much desire to leave North Carolina as a freshman or a sophomore. As a junior I finally came to my senses and realized, as a PGM student with a couple great references, I could go almost anywhere I wanted. Somehow I stumbled along The Honors Course, which is located about 20 minutes outside of Chattanooga, TN. As a top 30 course, I had some very high expectations for my experience. The Honors Course exceeded these. The mission of the Honors Course is to be the Home Of Amateur Golf in the U.S. The club has hosted numerous prestigious events such as the U.S Amateur, The U.S Senior, and The US Junior Am. The club is very exclusive as it is comprised of only 400 members and an extensive waitlist. Most members belong to clubs such as Seminole, Augusta National, Pine Valley, Aronimik, and more. What separates this internship from others is the amount of responsibility given to interns. Each intern was extremely vital to the operation and assumed ALL roles of an assistant golf professional, which included: Working alongside the USGA during the U.S. Junior Amateur Directing your personal One Day member guest tournament from start to finish Direct Guest House Tournaments and become fluent with Tournament Pairing Program Managing the golf shop on a daily basis Checking in, processing, and displaying inventory ( The Honors Course exceeded 1 million dollars in merchandise revenue which is astronomical for a club with 400 members) Working hour weeks to truly understand the life of an assistant golf professional Serve as the daily host, the host greets all members and guests. They are responsible for getting everyone out on the golf course which is a demanding job with 50 people staying in guest houses each night and no tee times. The other professionals at The Honors Course were always there to support the interns. Not one mistake will get past The Honors Course team. Given the large amount of responsibility all of us are due to make a few mistakes. The team pointed out our errors, and how to correct and grow as a result of them. Everyone, including the Head Pro, lived on property and we all formed an incredible group that had fun on and off the clock. Director of Golf, Henrik Simonsen, is one of a kind. He served as an incredible mentor and was an open book. He provided a great deal of knowledge to all interns which will help us on our road to becoming a Head Golf Professional. The Honors Course also serves as the perfect place to develop your golf game. Henrik gives free lessons to all interns, and they have a teaching facility with Trackman, V1, and more. This facility is available to interns day and night. Living on property gives you the opportunity to play a top 30 golf course any time you are not working. The Honors Course is one of the best internships opportunities for three reasons: 1. You have all the responsibilities that a full time assistant has and the opportunity to assist in the running of a USGA event. 2. You are able to develop a great relationship with Henrik Simonsen, his team, and some very influential members that can help you network with the facilities the belong to. 3. You can play as much golf as you want and all the tools are there for you to improve your game. Thinking back when I was a freshman with no prior experience in the golf industry, I never would have guessed I would end up in Ooltewah, TN. I am glad I did. If you have further questions or interest working at The Honors please contact me. Austin Cook 5

6 Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management Newsletter North Carolina State University The Honors Course 1757 Golf Club Junior All Star Team 1757 Golf Club 1757 Golf Club 6

7 Kevin Martin Spring 2017 PGA Golf Management Newsletter North Carolina State University Golf Academy at 1757 Golf Club This past summer and fall, I was privileged to serve as a Golf Instruction Intern at the Golf Academy at 1757 Golf Club, located in Sterling, Virginia (one hour west of Washington, DC). Golf instruction, fitness, and club fitting are the areas of the industry I am most interested in. At 1757, I was exposed to all three and many more! I worked alongside nine golf instructors, including a former LPGA Teacher of the Year, a competitor in the 2016 PGA Professionals National Championship, a part-time Long Drive competitor, and many instructors with countless years of golf instruction experience! I was assigned to the general area of golf instruction, but worked frequently with the talented and nationally ranked juniors that call 1757 home. I worked long hours in the heat and humidity during the 12 week summer camps. I learned the many unique ways children learn golf and other valuable life skills. The same skills that were instilled in me as member and coach of The First Tee. For the first time, I had a chance to experience the BirdieBall sensation known as GolfZilla. The kids loved it! I watched as the future of this great sport shine. It was truly a blessing. I assumed the role of Assistant Coach to our PGA Junior League All-Star Team, alongside our awesome Youth Golf Coordinator. This was only the second year we fielded a team and the first time we were on our own (last year was a combined effort between us and our sister course at Reston National). We rocked! We won the state of Virginia (not without adversity) and made it to regionals in Pennsylvania. Even though we were the youngest of all the teams represented, we still went toe-to-toe with the reigning National runner s-up and almost pulled off the upset. Their average score for the season was 10.5 points. We lost by a respectable margin of 7.5 to 4.5. I was so proud of the kids! I learned more about the game and myself as a coach. I was reminded what it was like to be a kid again and experienced great joy seeing the children having fun as a result of their great achievements. They say golf isn't very diverse, but take a look at the talented golfers in the picture (previous page) and try to tell me this isn't what diversity looks like. What did I take away from this internship? First, don't run out of sunscreen or water if you're outside 50 hours a week. Second, it s okay to think outside the box. There are many different learning styles and a golf instructor has to be prepared to adjust his or her teaching style to give the student the best opportunity to learn. For instance, I had a righthanded child, swing a golf club left-handed because he looked more natural hitting with a Left-handed golf club. Also, don't be afraid to let out your inner kid while working with juniors. Ever hear of a SNAG Suit? Look it up and you'll know what I mean. Sometimes in order to appeal to juniors and for them to understand what you're teaching them, you have to think like a kid. Lastly, trust yourself. Be confident and faithful in your beliefs (on and off the course). Do your research in the things you're passionate about in order to be the best golf professional and person you can be. KMART 7

8 Upcoming Student Interships Level 2 January to August 2017 Student Nick Concutelli Nolan Cunniff Jim Dimuzio Mitchell Ellis Matt Hall Patrick Mosher Jackson Neff Jerry O'Connell Brody Padilla Joey Porrello Mikie Rhinehart Davis Richards Shawn Simpson Landon Taylor Jamie Vaughan Nick Zielinski Facility Capital City Club, GA Red Stick GC, FL Grande Dunes/River Hills, SC Peninsula GC, AL Pinehurst Resort, NC Colleton River Club, SC Eagle Point GC, NC Country Club of North Carolina TPC Sugarloaf, GA Turtle Bay Resort, HI Ocean Forest GC, GA Old Chatham GC, NC MacGregor Downs CC, NC Eagle Point GC, NC North Ridge CC, NC Colleton River Club, SC 8

9 Level 1 May to August 2017 Student Joey Davisson Jason Dolney TJ Hannan Jake Haynes Nathan Holt Justin Hood Molly Lucas Walker Singleton Kendall Jane Vaughn Facility Interlachen CC, MN Farm Neck, MA MacGregor Downs CC, NC Gaston CC, NC Baltimore CC, MD Old Chatham GC, NC Erin Hills GC, WI Interlachen CC, MN Valhalla GC, KY Level 3 May to December 2017 Student Kevin Campbell Adam Gabbey Ryan Gilbert Conor Hannan Jay Hunt Tim Jennings Billy Knutson Aaron Larson Drew Marcoux Louis Pikula Pitch Riley Daniel Spurling Facility Philadelphia Cricket Club, PA The Country Club, MA Capital City Club, GA Liberty National GC, N Scioto CC, OH Somerset Hills GC, NJ Kittansett Club, MA The Honors Course, TN Philadelphia Cricket Club, PA Oak Hill CC, NY Shinnecock Hills GC, NY Lonnie Poole GC, NC 9

10 Fall Leaders Member Service Requirements (MSR) Points Director s Cup Points Fall Match Play PGM Championship 1. Walker Singleton Molly Lucas Nat Chen Ben Justus Ben Freundt Zach Rubenstein Michael Pittelli 2. Pitch Riley 1. Ben Justus 2. Nat Chen 3. Ben Freundt Congratulations to our PGM Graduates from Fall 2016! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the NC State PGM Program. Best wishes for continued success in the future! Ben Justus & Kyle Brown Professional Development Reading List Last fall, we had the pleasure of hosting two accomplished PGA Professionals at our PGM Level-1 seminar. Mr. Brady Riggs is a top 100 golf instructor with students of all skill levels, ranging from amateurs to PGA Tour Players. Mr. Ed Ibarguen is a Master Professional and General Manager and Director of Golf at the Duke University Golf Club. Additionally, Mr. Ibarguen was inducted into the Carolina s Section PGA Hall of Fame in Below are books and videos that were discussed and recommended during the seminar. Enjoy! 1. Harvey Penick s Little Red Book by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake 2. On Learning Golf: A Valuable Guide to Better Golf by Percy Boomer 3. Ben Hogan s Five Lesons: The Modern Fundamentals in Golf by Ben Hogan & Herbert Warren Wind 4. Every Shot Counts by Mark Broadie 5. James Leitz Understanding D Plane You Tube Video 6. The Golfing Machine by Homer Kelley 7. Books authored by Dr. Bob Rotella concerning confidence, attitude, and the psychology of golf. 10

11 Playing Ability Test (PAT) Congratulations to the following students for passing the PAT during the fall 2016 semester. Ryan Finn Nat Chen Conor Hannan Joey Porrello Spring 2017 PAT Schedule *Register at Event City State Dates Deadline Methodist University Fayetteville NC 3/18/2017 3/19/2017 3/03/2017 Monroe Country Club Lonnie Poole Golf Course Monroe NC 3/29/2017 3/15/2017 Raleigh NC 3/30/2017 3/16/2017 Methodist University Fayetteville NC 4/08/2017 4/09/2017 3/25/2017 Prestonwood CC Cary NC 4/10/2017 3/27/2017 The Tradition Golf Club at Chapel Ridge Pittsboro NC 4/18/2017 4/04/2017 Keith Hills Golf Club Buies Creek NC 4/25/2017 4/11/2017 Monroe Country Club Monroe NC 5/10/2017 4/26/

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13 NC State Women s Basketball Schedule Go to for more info. Date Opponent Location Time 1/12/2017 Syracuse Syracuse, NY 7 PM 1/15/2017 Duke Home 3 PM 1/22/2017 Clemson Home 2 PM 1/26/2017 Pittsburgh Home 7 PM 1/29/2017 UNC Chapel Hill, NC 3 PM 2/02/2017 Louisville Louisville, KY 7 PM 2/09/2017 Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA 7 PM 2/12/2017 Virginia Tech Home 2 PM 2/16/2017 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 7 PM 2/19/2017 Wake Forest Home 2 PM 2/23/2017 UNC Home 7 PM 2/26/2017 Virginia Charlottesville, VA 2 PM 13

14 SPRING REGULAR SESSION ACADEMIC CALENDAR January 9 Monday First day of classes January 16 Monday Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); uni- January 17 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:30 a.m. January 17 Tuesday Last day to add a course without permis- January 23 Monday Census Date/Official Enrollment Date January 30 Monday Schedule for 2017 Summer terms pub- March 3 Friday Schedule for 2017 Fall term published March 6-10 Mon. Fri. Spring Break March 13 Monday Classes resume at 8:30 a.m. March 13 Monday Drop/Revision Deadline March 20 Monday Enrollment (Registration) for 2017 April 14 Friday Spring Holiday for students; no classes April 17 Monday Classes resume at 8:30 a.m. April Mon. Fri. Last week of semester April 28 Friday Last day of classes May 3 Wednesday Reading Day May 1-10 Mon.-Wed. Final Examinations May 12 Friday Grades due by 11:59 p.m. May 13 Saturday Spring Commencement Exercises 14

15 Contact Information Dr. Robb Wade, PGA Andy Betz, PGA Director, PGA Golf Management Program PGA Golf Management Internship Coordinator Susan Colby Student Services Coordinator Ryan Finn PGM Club President Kevin Martin PGM Club Vice President 15