CARSON SCHAAKE, DANIELLE LEMEK - Nebraska PGA
CARSON SCHAAKE, DANIELLE LEMEK - Nebraska PGA CARSON SCHAAKE, DANIELLE LEMEK - Nebraska PGA
From the desk of the Executive Director Dear Members and Apprentices, Just seems like yesterday it was March and here we are days away from celebrating the 4 th of July. If you can remember back to the Spring Meeting there was an emphasis placed on Golf 2.0 and showcasing various Player Development Programs at your facilities. Since this meeting, I have had the chance to talk with many of you regarding the exciting programs you have implemented thus far in 2012. I was reminded by a colleague of mine that Player Development is everyone and everything and it begins immediately as your members, customers and guests arrive at your facility. As PGA Professionals, we have enormous power to positively affect the lives of those who come and play our facilities. Whether it’s the member-guest day at the club or the junior golf program you are conducting at your facility, you and your staff ultimately set the tone for the success of these events. Personally, I think that is a part of Player Development we could be overlooking. Developing and executing new programs is key to growing the game of golf and something we must do. Ultimately it starts when your member, customer or guest first comes in contact with a member of your professional staff and their experience at your facility. Speaking of a wonderful golf experience the 2012 PGA Junior Series recently made a stop at ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over 120 junior golfers from over 15 states were treated to perfect golfing conditions where the golf course provided a challenging test for some of the best junior golfers in the country. Jeff Porter, PGA, Gil Russell, PGA, Golf Course Superintendent, Curt Greiser and his staff worked side by side creating a first class golfing experience for those young people and their families. The professional staff at ArborLinks has solidified this event as being one of the premier junior tournaments in the country. Lastly, the deadline for many of the various Section Championships are coming up soon and we have some spectacular facilities lined up for these Championships in August. In the days to come you will be receiving a call from a member of the Tournament Committee reminding you to register for one or more of these Championships. Lets continue the trend of increasing participation in these championships! See you on the tee, David Honnens, PGA Executive Director Nebraska Section PGA Nebraska Section PGA | 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 100 | Lincoln, NE 68512 | Ph: (402) 489-7760 | Fx: (402) 489-1785 | www.nebraskapga.com 2
The Nebraska Section PGA took part in the 7 th Annual CureSearch Walk at Village Point Mall on Saturday, June 2 nd that celebrates and honors children whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer, while raising funds for lifesaving research. Local PGA Professionals were on hand giving FREE golf lessons all morning. Special thanks to Dawn Nejuahr, PGA from Champions Run who is very instrumental in this cause that raised over $122,000 for this walk and over $900,000 to date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the over 3,000 children and families who were on hand for this very special day. Visit the website to learn more about the mission to fund and support children’s cancer research. Click HERE to go there now. Nebraska Section PGA | 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 100 | Lincoln, NE 68512 | Ph: (402) 489-7760 | Fx: (402) 489-1785 | www.nebraskapga.com 3
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From the desk of the Executive Director<br />
Dear Members and Apprentices,<br />
Just seems like yesterday it was March and here we are days away from celebrating the 4 th of July. If<br />
you can remember back to the Spring Meeting there was an emphasis placed on Golf 2.0 and<br />
showcasing various Player Development Programs at your facilities. Since this meeting, I have had<br />
the chance to talk with many of you regarding the exciting programs you have implemented thus far<br />
in 2012. I was reminded by a colleague of mine that Player Development is everyone and everything<br />
and it begins immediately as your members, customers and guests arrive at your facility. As <strong>PGA</strong><br />
Professionals, we have enormous power to positively affect the lives of those who come and play our<br />
facilities. Whether it’s the member-guest day at the club or the junior golf program you are<br />
conducting at your facility, you and your staff ultimately set the tone for the success of these events.<br />
Personally, I think that is a part of Player Development we could be overlooking. Developing and<br />
executing new programs is key to growing the game of golf and something we must do. Ultimately it<br />
starts when your member, customer or guest first comes in contact with a member of your<br />
professional staff and their experience at your facility.<br />
Speaking of a wonderful golf experience the 2012 <strong>PGA</strong> Junior Series recently made a stop at<br />
ArborLinks in <strong>Nebraska</strong> City, <strong>Nebraska</strong>. Over 120 junior golfers from over 15 states were treated to<br />
perfect golfing conditions where the golf course provided a challenging test for some of the best<br />
junior golfers in the country. Jeff Porter, <strong>PGA</strong>, Gil Russell, <strong>PGA</strong>, Golf Course Superintendent, Curt<br />
Greiser and his staff worked side by side creating a first class golfing experience for those young<br />
people and their families. The professional staff at ArborLinks has solidified this event as being one<br />
of the premier junior tournaments in the country.<br />
Lastly, the deadline for many of the various Section Championships are coming up soon and we have<br />
some spectacular facilities lined up for these Championships in August. In the days to come you will<br />
be receiving a call from a member of the Tournament Committee reminding you to register for one or<br />
more of these Championships. Lets continue the trend of increasing participation in these championships!<br />
See you on the tee,<br />
David Honnens, <strong>PGA</strong><br />
Executive Director<br />
<strong>Nebraska</strong> Section <strong>PGA</strong><br />
<strong>Nebraska</strong> Section <strong>PGA</strong> | 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 100 | Lincoln, NE 68512 | Ph: (402) 489-7760 | Fx: (402) 489-1785 | www.nebraskapga.com<br />
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