SPRING 2016 E-mail: tristate@pgahq.com Web Site: tristate.pga.com Dear TSPGA Member, The Tri-State Section PGA Annual Spring Meeting will be held at Montour Heights Country Club on Monday, March 21. Please join me in welcoming our guest speaker, Paul Levy, Vice President PGA of America. You can now register for the meeting on-line. See the enclosed flyer for more information. The meeting will be sponsored by PGA National Resort & Spa. A special thank you goes out to the Spring Meeting presenting sponsor, Greg Bowser. Members will earn five PGA MSR Required Meeting Credits for attending the meeting. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE The PGA of America was founded in 1916 and will celebrate its 100th birthday this year. The PGA centennial celebration officially began during the PGA Merchandise Show and will continue for 100 days. The focus will be on the 41 PGA sections and the PGA professionals. As the celebration continues, the Tri-State Section will be highlighted on the Golf Channel s (Morning Drive Program) with a video vignette highlighting the programs and people that make our section proud on March 17. This may also be viewed on PGA.org. This year, more than ever, it is vital that we promote the value of PGA members and the difference we can make to the bottom line at any type of golf operation. PGA professionals must work hard to grow the game. We are responsible for creating a fun golf experience to enhance participation levels. The more we educate golfers, the more they will play, attend events and tune into golf. PGA professionals are the key factor in propelling the golf industry. Education Chairman, Jason Marciniec, announced that the section will conduct a teaching seminar East meets West at Oakmont Country Club on Monday, March 14th from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. The cost of the seminar is $60.00 per person and all PGA Professionals will earn 3 PGA Required MSR Credits. Guest speakers include: Lou Guzzi, PGA - 2013 National PGA Teacher of the Year; Ted Sheftic, PGA - Golf Digest s #1 Teacher of the Year in Pennsylvania; Eric Johnson, PGA - Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club and Mark Sheftic, PGA - Director of Instruction at Merion Golf Club. Enter on-line at tristate.pga.com Please see the enclosed information sheet for the rules and regulations for MSR (Member Services Requirement) as defined by the PGA Membership Committee effective June 16, 2015. The MSR period will run thru June 15, 2018. Fifty-four (54) credits are required for the three-year cycle. 36 of the credits must be earned thru Required Meeting/Education/Golf 2.0/ Player Development Category! Congratulations to the 2016 PGA of America Special Award winners in the Tri-State Section. These deserving professionals will be honored at the Fall Meeting at Montour Heights Country Club on Monday, October 31. I would like to thank our tournament chairman, John Klinchock for the outstanding 2016 tournament schedule he has put together. Please review the 2016 Pro-Am sign up procedure sheet included with this newsletter for New 2016 sign up policy. If an event is sold out, please sign up on the wait list. Juniors can now sign up for PGA Junior Golf League under the Junior Golf Link on our website. See attachment. We have also added a new event: Dick s Sporting Goods Parent/Jr. Championship. All juniors can now enter the Tri-State PGA Junior Tour events on-line under the Junior Golf Link starting on March 28. The PGA Jr. Championship entry and payment must still be mailed to the section office along with the notarized medical authorization form. Take a moment to review the enclosed TSPGA Players Code of Conduct. Please be considerate about using the locker facilities at the host clubs, removing hats while in the clubhouse, paying your cart fee and golf course etiquette. Complete the 2016 PGA Golf Professional Compensation Survey at PGA.org prior to March 31st and earn MSR credits provided the maximum for this category has not been met. Completing the Survey will update your Profile and is required to stay active in Career Links. Have you signed up for the TSPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am? We again have exclusive use of all three Paiute Resort Courses each day. Final team deposits MUST be sent to the section office by April 30. Deposits are needed to hold our room block at Planet Hollywood and the golf courses at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort! Team spots are going quickly. See attached reservation form. I wish you all good luck this season and please remember to support our Sponsors! Ed Habjan President, Tri-State Section PGA NEWS UPDATE
SPRING MEETING Montour Heights Country Club Monday, March 21, 2016 Tri-State Section PGA Special Guest Paul Levy, Vice President PGA of America MANDATORY MEETING CHARGE Enter on-line at tristate.pga.com Click the Tournaments Link Click Entries/Tee Times Results TSPGA Spring Meeting Click Register: $30.00 or On-Site Registration: $40.00 **Check or cash only** (includes Breakfast Buffet) BUFFET BREAKFAST SERVED BEFORE THE MEETING! - Earn five (5) MSR Required Meeting Credits - DRESS CODE - BUSINESS ATTIRE REGISTRATION 7:30AM Buffet Breakfast 8:00AM 9:00AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 9:15AM Keynote Speaker: Chris Daltorio - New Velocity Spring Meeting sponsored by PGA National Resort & Spa Presented by Greg Bowser
2016 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS The PGA of America presents the following special awards to recognize the outstanding performances and superior achievements of PGA Professionals. Based on a PGA golf professional's entire career, emphasis is placed on the last five years of achievements. The awards are presented to recognize extraordinary accomplishments both on and off the course. MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR AWARD PRIVATE Jason Marciniec - St. Clair Country Club PUBLIC Sean Swidzinski - Olde Stonewall Golf Club RESORT Randy Hernly - Stonewall Resort YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Richard Salera - PGA Professional TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Chuck Scally Jr.- Scally's Golf Center HORTON SMITH AWARD Eric Johnson - Oakmont Country Club BILL STRAUSBAUGH AWARD Hill Herrick - The Greenbrier PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Joe Boros - Treesdale Golf & Country Club THE PATRIOT AWARD Jeff Hutchinson - Coonskin Golf Course THE DEACON PALMER AWARD Richard Battaglia - Latrobe Elks Golf Club GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Tony Traci - South Hills Country Club
2016 Pro-Am Sign-up Procedures PGA Members, in Good Standing, of the TSPGA may register for the following Pro-Am events on Wednesday March 23, 2016. For verification purposes, please have your membership number available when you call. PLEASE NOTE: FOR CALL IN PRO-AM EVENTS, PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED PRIOR TO THE 9:00 START TIME. TSPGA Apprentices, in good standing may register on Thursday March 24, 2016 to enter on a space available basis ONLY. MARCH 23 RD REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 AM FOR THE EVENTS BELOW (MEMBERS) ERS) MARCH 24 TH REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 AM FOR THE EVENTS BELOW(APPRENTICES) April 4 27 Hole Scramble @ Valley Brook CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY April 11 Pro-Pro-Am-Am @ Olde Stonewall Please call (724) 752-4653 for a Tee Time April 18 Pro-3 Am @ Pete Dye GC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY April 19 Pro-3 Am @ Pete Dye GC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY April 25 Pro-Scratch Am @ Allegheny CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY APRIL 13 TH REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 AM FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS (MEMBERS) APRIL 14 th REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 AM FOR THE EVENTS BELOW(APPRENTICES) May 6 Pro-3 Amateur @ Tam O Shanter GC Please call (724) 981-3552 for a tee time May 13 Pro-3 Amateur @ Grove City CC Please call (724) 748-3493 to register for the event May 16 Pro-3 Amateur @ Green Oaks CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY May 20 Pro-3 Amateur @ The Country Club Please call (814) 724-7423 to register for the event May 23 Pro-3 Amateur @ Southpointe GC Please call (724) 746-2951 for a tee time May 24 Pro-3 Senior Amateur @ Chartiers CC ONLINE REGSITRATION ONLY MAY 11 REGISTRATION FOR ALL REMAINING PRO-AM EVENTS ON THE 2016 SCHEDULE July 8 Michael Vucinich Pro-4 Jr. Championship ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY July 15 Pro-3 Amateur @ Willowbrook CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY August 1 Pro-Scratch Am @ South Hills CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY August 22 Pro-Am @ Butler CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY September 20 Pro-Super. 2 Officials Champ. @ St. Clair CC ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY October 10 St. Clair Scramble ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY *** TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AS WELL AS PRICES CAN BE FOUND ON THE TSPGA BLUEGOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE LOCATED AT TRISTATE.PGA.COM UNDER THE ENTRIES /TEE TIME AND RESULTS LINK.
23rd ANNUAL TRI-STATE PGA TaylorMade/adidas ade/adidas Las Vegas Pro-4 AM OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 20, 2016 Trip Includes: 6 days / 5 nights accommodations at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino 3-day Pro-Am Golf Tournament with a maximum of 66 TEAMS OF FIVE PLAYERS Monday Exclusive use of all THREE Paiute Resort Courses, 9:00 AM shotgun start Tuesday Exclusive use of all THREE Paiute Resort Courses, 9:00 AM shotgun start Wednesday Exclusive use of all THREE Paiute Resort Courses, 9:00 AM shotgun start New and exciting tournament each day on both courses Skins game & Pari-Mutual Betting available All Amateur s MUST have a current verifiable handicap index Total price of trip per amateur $1,425.00 (Price based on double occupancy) Team Deposit - $1,200 ($300 per amateur) to hold your spot! **You may charge the deposit to more than one credit card** Please make copies of this form! First team Deposit of $600 due 2/28/2016 Second team deposit of $600 due 4/30/2016 IMPORTANT: Team Deposits needed to hold Hotel Block and three courses at the Paiute Golf Resort Final payment per amateur $1,125.00 Final payment due 7/15/2016 Non Golfer or Single Supplement Price $350.00 2016 TRI-STATE PGA TAYLORMADE/ADIDAS GOLF LAS VEGAS PRO-AM Reservation / Deposit Form PGA Professional: Member #: Club: Type of Payment: MasterCard Visa American Express Discover Check (Circle One) Non-Refundable Team Deposit: Total Amount Enclosed: $ Check # (First team Deposit of $600 due 2/28/2016 Second team deposit of $600 due 4/30/2016) Name As It Appears On Card: CREDIT CARD USE ONLY Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Security Code Address credit card bill come to: City, State, Zip: Signature: (PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM) Please Make Check Payable To: Tri-State PGA 221 Sherwood Drive Monaca, PA 15061 (Credit Card Payments may be faxed to 724/774-5535) **If you are charging the deposit to more than one credit card, please make copies of this form**
player development What s New for PGA Junior League Golf in 2016 Program looks to build on success by driving additional benefit to Team Captains Just over a year ago, in February 2015, the PGA of America and its charitable foundation, PGA REACH, acquired PGA Junior League Golf. In the year since, the program has grown from 17,500 youth participants in 2014 to over 30,000 in 2015, implemented a new Youth Safety Policy and added Michelle Wie, Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson as Official Ambassadors alongside Rory McIlroy. With the 2016 season upon us, many PGA Professionals, Team Captains and Players alike are primed to keep the excitement going. Read on to learn what s new in 2016 and the exciting ways in which PGA Junior League Golf is poised to deliver more PGA Member value and touch more participant s lives than ever before. Online Player Registration A new mandatory player registration system streamlines the payment process, ensures a safe environment for Players and extends legal protections to PGA Junior League Golf Captains. Captains maintain flexibility in how much and in what method they collect their Player registration fees. Team Captains may choose to collect either all or just a portion of the program fee online (minimum of $75 player fee, required). If the total fee is collected during Player Registration, Captains may choose to have their funds distributed by check or ACH upon the shipment of their Team Kit. Upgraded Jerseys and Fulfillment Process Both the delivery of the Team Kit and the contents within the Team Kit has been upgraded for 2016. Upon a Captain confirming their League and having their League Page created, all teams within a league will automatically receive their Team Kit with unique jersey color and exact youth sized jersey as input during player registration. In addition to the fulfillment process, the jerseys themselves have been upgraded to a higher quality shirt material with sublimated numbers and logo for a world-class look and feel. New Materials Created to Support Your Team It s now easier than ever for you to implement PGA Junior League Golf at your facility. Here are three new resources to help you get started this season: Updated Marketing Materials - Leveraging PGA Junior League Golf's ambassadors Rory McIlroy, Michelle Wie, Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson, all new marketing collateral has been developed to help you promote your team. You ll receive a starter pack of stock posters and rack cards upon registration, but can also download and customize versions of these materials for your specific facility and program. You can access these materials at PGA.org/MarketingResourceCenter Instructional Video - To better explain how PGA Junior League Golf works, including the format, rules and schedule, Captains can share this ten-minute Instructional Video featuring real PGA Junior League Golf Captains and Players. You can access the video at Vimeo.com/154789845. Parent s Guide - Parents can play a critical role in the success of a Captains Team or League. Help them understand the basics of the program and how they can get involved with the newly developed Parent s Guide, which can be accessed at PGAJLG.com/parents. There s a New Consumer Website: PGAJLG.com PGAJLG.com, the program s website, has been entirely redesigned from the ground up, including a mobile-friendly interface. In addition to its full cosmetic makeover, the website adds increased functionality by integrating a search feature for players and parents to search and register for PGA Junior League Golf teams in their area. Captains may allow open registration to maximize this marketing opportunity or require their registrants have a team password prior to joining. Mobile App in Development To aid PGA and LPGA Professionals in their roles as Captains, a mobile application for both ios and Android devices is under development for the 2016 regular season. The new technology provides ease of scheduling, scoring, communicating with and following your team all from the palm of your hand. To start your team or league in 2016, visit PGA.org/PGAJLG today! 152 March 2016 www.pgamagazine.com (password: PGAmag007)
TSPGA Players Code of Conduct Any participant deemed guilty of conduct unbecoming a professional while participating in TSPGA tournaments or in activities related thereto (e.g. practice rounds, charity events, etc.) shall be subject to fine, suspension and/or permanent disbarment from tournament play as provided in this policy. A fine of up to $100 shall be levied for the 1st offense. A fine of up to $150 shall be levied for the second offense, and a prohibition from participating in TSPGA events for 1 year will be levied for the third offense. Any participant that is found guilty of more than 3 offenses for conduct unbecoming a professional may, at the sole discretion of the TSPGA, be permanently prohibited from participation in TSPGA tournaments and also may be subject to PGA of America Code of Ethics Charges as provided in the PGA of America Constitution and By-laws. All fines must be paid in full before a participant is eligible to compete in future events. * Club throwing/ club breaking. * Damage to course equipment or property. * Profanity directed to tournament staff, other competitors, sponsors, volunteers, or others. * Talking negatively at a tournament site about sponsor, golf course, host professional, etc. * Not settling your cart rental or any other charges at a host club by the end of the day. * Improper golf car etiquette (not obeying rules on course or around clubhouse). * Consumption of alcoholic beverages during tournament rounds. * Usage of cellular telephones on the golf course during a tournament round. * Wearing a hat in the clubhouse (particularly eating area). * Changing shoes and clothes in parking lot when locker room services are available. * Any other conduct deemed by the TSPGA Tournament Committee as unbecoming a Golf Professional.
PGA MEMBER SERVICE REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE FOR CYCLE 15A: June 16, 2015 June 15, 2018 RULES AND REGULATIONS for the Member Service Requirement, (MSR), as defined by the Board of Directors: 1 One (1) credit per hour of service or participation as defined by the chart below. 2 A Section may require that all Section and Chapter activities be approved in advance. 3 Based on previously approved activities, established guidelines and Section recommendations, the National Office will approve the credits to be awarded for a certain activity. The Board of Control will determine the number of credits in all disputes and the Board of Directors reserves the right to make modifications to the requirements. 4 A participant may receive compensation for an activity. 5 Fifty-four (54) Total credits are required for a three-year cycle; of which at least 36 must come from Meeting/Education/Player Development. 6 Members who have attained a combination of years of active membership and age which adds up to 90 or more before the start of the Professional Development Program Cycle (June 16, 2015), shall be required to earn 12 MSR credits from the Meeting/Education/Player Development category only. ACTIVITY #1 (a): PGA MEETING and PGA APPROVED EDUCATION applies to the PGA REQUIRED CATEGORY Attending career specific (professional development) education, including serving as a speaker/instructor. Any online education must have an assessment. Attending National/Section/Chapter Meetings, including Committee and Board meetings. Attending an Allied Association National Meeting or Education. Career Specific Education EXAMPLE: Attending any career specific education, whether conducted by the PGA or other entity. PGA must approve all online non-pga education in advance. (Personal development education is not considered career specific. Any education not conducted by the PGA should be pre-qualified through the National Office). #1 (b): PLAYER DEVELOPMENT applies to the PGA REQUIRED CATEGORY Promoting, conducting and reporting Player Development Programs in order to engage and create golfers. Completing the Revenue Scorecard once per MSR cycle year. EXAMPLE Reporting creation and activation of new golfers and completing online tutorials and training via PGA.org REQUIRED 36 CREDITS IN A 3 YEAR CYCLE **MAY BE EARNED EXCLUSIVELY FROM EITHER CATEGORY OR ANY COMBINATION OF 1 (a) or 1 (b)** #2 Service to the PGA/Industry applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY Serving the Section, Chapter, National PGA or Allied Association. Participating in advancement of the game activities such as radio shows, TV shows, speeches, golf promotional non-playing events, golf clinics and other volunteer activities, such as non-playing tournament official. Entered via Member online input #3: Golf Coach applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY Serving as a golf coach or assistant golf coach of a high school/college golf team in a capacity not considered the Member s primary employment. (See Rule #4 above) Entered via Member online input #4: Survey Respondent applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY Completing a MSR-designated National or Section survey. The Board of Control must approve Section surveys in advance. #5: PGA Tournament Participation applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY Participation in Section sanctioned golf tournaments or tournaments conducted by the PGA of America National Office. #6: Merchandise Show Attendee applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY Attending a National, Section or Allied Association Merchandise Show. #7: Media Related Articles applies to the TOTAL CATEGORY PGA approved news, media, magazine articles or published book. Entered via Member online input CREDITS EARNED 1 credit per hour of attendance. (No maximums) Credits based on the promotion, conducting and reporting of Player Development Programs. (Reference PROCESS: APPLYING FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CREDITS below) 1 credit per hour of participation with a maximum of 8 credits per day Maximum of 6 credits per MSR cycle year 1 credit per Section survey 2 credits per National survey 2 credits per six consecutive months of PerformanceTrak reporting Maximum of 8 credits per MSR cycle year 2 credits per Section event 4 credits per National event Maximum of 8 credits per MSR cycle year 2 credits per show Maximum of 4 credits per MSR cycle year 1 credit per article Maximum of 6 credits per MSR cycle year Total MSR requirement per cycle = 54 Meeting/Education/ Player Development Category = 36 Section sanctioned = Approved by the Section Office/Section Board Nationally sanctioned = Approved by the PGA of America Membership Department with counsel from the Board of Control as needed. T:\depts\mempriv\member\Forms/PDP-MSRForms/ Cycle 15A MSR Requirements.doc (Form#108) Rev.06/25/2015
PGA MEMBER SERVICE REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE FOR CYCLE 15A: June 16, 2015 June 15, 2018 PGA MEMBER SERVICE REQUIREMENT POLICY Credit requirements will consist of two categories: (a) 54 Total Credits, and (b) 36 PGA Required Credits which must be from Meeting/Education and/or Player Development. (a) Total Credits (54): A total of 54 credits must be earned, with at least 36 credits earned from the required category Meeting/Education/Player Development, while the other means of obtaining credits toward the total requirement remain per the prior program. All credits for any category must be earned via activities that allow for automated crediting through PGA systems to streamline the administration of the Professional Development Program. (b) Meeting/Education: The credit category for PGA Meetings and PGA Approved Education are now combined and all will be awarded one (1) credit per hour of participation. Therefore any gathering of Members organized by a Section/Chapter or National, whether for governance, education, or both will be treated the same way. In addition, career specific Education from outside sources approved by the PGA will be credited toward this category. (b) Player Development: The credits for Player Development will be earned via the reporting of actual creation, activation and engagement of golfers into programming that supports Player Development initiatives and/or education and training on the strategic plan, its initiatives, and related program administration. Thus both green grass and non-green grass or executive level PGA Members can meet the requirement by becoming knowledgeable about its strategic initiatives, and its programs. Conducting and Reporting Program Results: PROCESS: APPLYING FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CREDITS Registering, promoting, conducting and reporting on Player Development Programs via PGA registration and reporting tools: Examples Include: a) Get Golf Ready (2 credits per graduating class, minimum of three students per class) b) Get Golf Ready 2 (3 credits per graduating class, minimum of three students per class) c) Get Golf Ready Leagues/Outings (3 credits per reaching minimum thresholds) d) PGA Sports Academy (2 credits per graduating class, minimum of three students per class) e) PGA Junior League Golf (3 credits per team/season, maximum of two PGA Members earning credit per team/season) f) Drive Chip & Putt - Host PGA Professional 2 PGA Required MSR credits. Other PGA Professionals participating/volunteering 2 PGA Required MSR credits for five to eight hours participation, 1 PGA Required credit for four hours participation g) Member conducted Player Development engagement programs which are reported through the Revenue Scorecard. 4 PGA Required MSR credits for the Revenue Scorecard may be submitted once per MSR cycle year by clicking www.pga.org/articles/revenue-scorecard-faqs. The Membership and Player Development Committees will continue to evaluate the credit structure. T:\depts\mempriv\member\Forms/PDP-MSRForms/ Cycle 15A MSR Requirements.doc (Form#108) Rev.06/25/2015