TOPICS NEWSLETTER - South Florida PGA Golf

CHIP SHOTS
SFPGA PROFESSIONALS
COMPETE IN 2012 PNC
BAYONET/BLACKHORSE GOLF COURSE
BAYONET IN SEASIDE, CALIFORNIA
After a great showing in Seaside, CA two of South Florida’s nine Professionals
competing in the made the 45th PGA Professional National Championship
qualified to compete over the final two rounds of play for the Medalist Honors
as well as an opportunity to compete at the 94th PGA Championship. Paul
Scaletta of the Bear’s Club fired a 67-72-75-71 at Black Horse Golf Course
and finished in 5th place overall with a four round total of 285. Finishing in the
top 20 overall at the event has guaranteed Scaletta a spot to compete in the
PGA’s most prestigious Major tournament.
Along with Scaletta, South Florida PGA Professional Alan Morin of the Falls
found himself in the top 20 and in the 94th PGA Championship field after finishing
in a tie for 13th with a four round total of 289 (69-73-76-71).
Congratulations also goes out to the SFPGA professionals who participated in
the championship event this year. Shawn Hall, Jim Karr, Ken Martin, Matt
Newman, Lee Stroever, Jerry Tucker, and Jay Westerlund all admirably
represented the section in this prestigious event.
A field of 312 PGA Professionals, representing 42 states and the District of Columbia, began play in the $550,000 Championship.
The PGA Professional National Championship is presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz and OMEGA, and is the second National
Championship to visit Northern California, and first since 1970.
ATLANTIS, Fla. – Each summer two South Florida PGA Junior Tour
Members are granted the unique opportunity of attending the Jim
McLean Golf School at Doral. The juniors are chosen based on an application
process each spring.
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP
WINNERS
The Jim McLean Junior Elite Program is an intense week of golf instruction focusing on the long game,
short game, course management, and mental strategy. Students enjoy Doral Resort accommodations,
exceptional meals, 4 rounds of competitive golf, a Ryder-Cup tournament, and world-class instruction from
Lead Master and Certified Jim McLean Instructors. Students will play a variety of golf courses including the
TPC Blue Monster, Great White, and Jim McLean Signature Courses. Each student leaves the camp with a
complete improvement plan on CD with video swing analysis and video voice-overs from the instructors.
This year Blake Schmalenberger of Vero Beach and Katie Gribbon of Boynton Beach have been granted the opportunity to spend the
week at Doral. Blake attended the school at the end of June and Katie will attend this month. We would like to congratulate both
juniors and wish them luck during their respective weeks.
About Jim McLean Golf School-
The Jim McLean Golf Schools Junior Elite Camp is for the aspiring junior golfer looking to improve his/her long game, short game
and mental game with an emphasis on course management. The program is structured to prepare juniors for competing successfully
at a national level. The combination of range and on-course instruction will teach students to practice and play golf more efficiently.
Offered only during the summer, this school is an intense week-long program. With an average handicap improvement of
6.5 shots per student, many juniors have competed successfully on the national level. The following juniors who have been ranked
#1 in America attended the McLean Golf School for instruction: Cristi Kerr, Erik Compton, Tyler Leon, Liz Janangelo, James Vargas
and Alexis Thompson.
The Jim McLean Golf School at Doral is entering its 21st season. Since the school’s inception in 1991, it has been established as the
#1 Golf School in America. Their top position in the golf school industry has been recognized by US News and World Report, CNN
and Travel & Leisure Magazine.
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