Executive Director Report - Gateway PGA

Volume 5, Issue 6 July 2013 

Josh Riley, PGA 

Executive Director 

Executive Director Report 

What great drama in Sunriver, Oregon at the 2013 PGA Professional 

National Championship. It really is something to watch 

over 300 of the best club professionals in the country tee it up for 

the opportunity to be one of the twenty PGA Professionals invited 

to the PGA Championship. I want to congratulate our four representatives: 

JC Anderson, Gideon Smith, Bob Gaus, and Mark 

Faulkner. Getting through the local Gateway PGA Qualifier is 

hard in its own right and is all the validation needed to be considered amongst the 

best playing club professionals. I think it is a treat to be able to watch live coverage 

of the PNC on the Golf Channel. The PGA of America does a terrific job of creating 

the same atmosphere as the Sr. PGA Champ, PGA Champ, and the Ryder Cup. 

So with that said two Gateway PGA Professionals rose to the challenge. Bob Gaus 

was in the Top 15 after each of the first three days. He put himself in great position 

coming down the homestretch but back to back bogeys on 17 and 18 put him into a 

six-man playoff for three spots. Gaus answered the bell with a great birdie on the 

first playoff hole to punch his ticket. JC Anderson had a slightly different track. JC 

hovered just under par to couple over through the first three rounds. On the final 

day, all that changed. JC got off to a great start and never let off the accelerator. It 

was great to see him get it going and record a 67 which was the low round of the 

day. When all was said and done, Anderson jumped 18 spots – good enough for a tie 

for fourth. So please join me in wishing Bob Gaus and JC Anderson all of the best 

as they compete for the 95 th PGA Championship in Rochester, NY. 

I would also like to take a moment to recognize two great partners of the Section. 

Sterling Cut Glass has been supporting our Section and tournament program for so 

many years. As many of you know, they not only provide some of the best crystal 

and glassware but they have always been a dear friend to the PGA Professional. I 

ask you to consider Sterling Cut Glass if you do not already use them. Additionally, 

they are the title sponsor of the Team Championship. 

A relatively new partner to the Gateway PGA is JaniKing. The folks at JaniKing are 

committed to providing PGA facilities with some of the best pricing and professional 

cleaning services that you can find. They have been a pleasure to work with and 

they are looking forward to networking through the Section to provide you with a no 

obligation estimate. If you are not using JaniKing, please consider and I assure you 

that you will not be disappointed. 

All the best, 

This Issue 

Growth of the Game P 2 

Assistants Corner P 4 

Rules Corner P 4 

Employment Corner P 5 

PGA Expo P 6 

2013 PGA Scholarship Winners P 6 

Final Checkpoint P 6 

A Quick Nine-”Best Golf Jokes:” P 7-8 

Patriot Golf Day-Are you 

Participating P 9 

Tournament News P 11-13 

Upcoming Tournaments P 15 

Fitness-3 Simple Ways to 

Maintain Summer Fitness P 16 

Member Updates P 17 

Member Benefits P18-21 

Section Officers 

Joe Schwent, PGA 

President 

Nathan Charnes, PGA 

Vice-President 

Benjiman Kent, PGA 

Secretary 

Gateway PGA Staff 

Josh Riley, PGA 

Executive Director 

Steve Finn, PGA 

Assistant Executive Director 

Alex Anderson 

Director or Junior Golf 

Ali Wells, PGA 

Growth of the Game and 

Program Director 

Lindsay Riley 

Foundation Admin Assistant 

Susan Bender 

Membership 

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GROWTH OF THE GAME 

The Growth of the Game Committee is 0 for 2 in its Free Community Events 

this year! Family Golf Night was postponed due to rain on May 4 th . Women’s 

Golf Day was also postponed due to, yes, MORE RAIN, on June 22 nd . When 

new dates are finalized for each event, we will pass along that information. For 

now, I hope you’re making it through this crazy weather in style – galoshes 

are trendy this year! 

The first year of the Junior Development Tour (Mini and Novice 9 Divisions) 

has been a great success, so far. With eight events completed, the parents have seen great value 

and the kids have had a ball! The involvement of the host PGA Professional at every event 

is a huge contributor to this program’s success. Thank you to all golf professionals/facilities 

who have hosted us so far. The kids are having a blast! 


Foundation Operations Director 


Director 

Foundation 

Programs & Player 

Development 


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ASSISTANTS CORNER 

Now that we are into the summer I hope that everyone’s golf season is finally picking up. 

The Assistants 2-Man Tournament is underway. Quarterfinal matches are being finished up 

now and the semifinal round should start in a couple of weeks. The team of Roger Welch and 

Shane Blankenship has advanced to the semifinal round with a win versus Laith Ali and Adam 

Betz. Also into the semifinal round is Ryan Collom and Loel Fischer who won versus Aaron 

Coon and Cameron Faulkner. 

Michael Leotta, PGA 

Keep the calendar open for our Assistants Championship coming up on September 3 at Greenbriar Hills. Registration 

opens up on August 12. 

Feel free to contact any one of your committee members with any questions or concerns you might have. Your 

2013 Assistant Committee Members are: Michael Leotta, PGA Chairman 

Brandon Coffey, PGA Vice-Chairman 

George Schrage, Secretary 

Gideon Smith, PGA Board Liaison 

Ty Zimmerman, PGA Past-Chairman 

Andrew Jury 

RJ Villafuerte, PGA 

Richard Niedergerke, PGA 

Austin Waibel 

Illini Country Club 

Forest Hills Country Club 

Quincy Country Club 

Quincy Country Club 

Westwood Country Club 

Winghaven Country Club 

Meadowbrook Country Club 

Club at Old Hawthrone 

Club at Old Hawthrone 

RULES CORNER 

By now many clubs will have started or will be starting match play tournaments. I would 

suggest looking at Rule 2-5. Remember, The Committee may only consider a claim if it is 

made in a timely manner. 

I received a call from Jimmy Bals at Westborough last week. A player came into the shop after 

a match had gone to sudden death. The opponent questioned whether a player had properly 

identified his ball. Jimmy told me nothing was said on the course when the incident 

occurred. I asked if anything was said before the players left the final putting green. Again 

Jesse Barge, PG 

Master Professional 

the answer was no. With these facts we know the claim was not made in a timely manner. The Committee could 

only consider this later claim if the opponent had not been aware of the facts and the player had given "Wrong 

Information" as outlined in Rule 9. Thus the outcome of the match stands with the player winning on the 19th 

hole. 

Become familiar with Rules 2-5 and Rule 9. Then when a doubt or dispute arises your first question should be 

"was a claim made". If the answer is yes be sure the claim was made in a timely manner. Then, and only then, 

you should consider the claim by looking into the facts that raised the doubt or dispute. 


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EMPLOYMENT CORNER 

Tim Marks, PGA 

PGA Employment 

Consultant 

For Assistants - Improving Your Position in the Industry 

Maintaining good relationships has to be a priority today. It is critical in keeping a job as well as 

getting another step forward in your career. I am often asked “How do I land my first Head 

Professional position, or how can I help myself to get noticed” While my initial answer is to 

craft a powerful and concise resume and update your CareerLinks profile, there is more to it than 

that. Building a wide array of relationships may be the most important. 

Start with your employer. Adjust your work style and communications to mirror those of 

your boss. Check in to find out how you can assist in reaching other goals or deadlines. 

Always find ways to take on more and be more helpful. If you are doing a stellar job, he/she will spread the word 

and that may just land a new opportunity. 

Reaching out to your customers is critical too. Be as visible as possible. Be open and accommodating. Invite 

them to play in pro-ams, or just to play. As with your boss, find more ways to be helpful to them. It is often a 

recommendation from those you serve that creates different opportunities. 

Being connected in your community can also matter. Word will spread if you have good interpersonal skills. 

When you get involved by volunteering, it is also a good way to showcase your skills. 

Lastly, remember to stay connected to your fellow PGA professionals. This can easily be done by picking up the 

phone now and then to chat. When you visit other facilities, spend a couple of minutes chatting with the host 

professional. Also attend chapter and Section events. “Work the room” so as to connect with as many as possible. 

You can also improve your position, or “get noticed” by doing the following; 

 

 

 

 

Sit down with your boss and discuss your career plan and your networking needs. Working together on this 

will be beneficial for both of you. 

Become a member of LinkedIn and connect with as many peers and others in the organization as possible. 

Use this as an addition to your credentials and put your LinkedIn URL in the header of your resume and cover 

letter. Send me a connection request if you like! 

Create your own web site and use it as an “add-on” to your credentials. Highlight your strengths; create a 

welcome video, etc. to help showcase your talents and accomplishments. 

Start everything you do with “Why”. If you need to rediscover the “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” video 

by Simon Sinek click here. 

Start today by reaching out in ways you haven’t done before. In creating and nurturing relationships, you will also 

be creating opportunities to improve your position in the industry. 

Let’s keep the rain away for a while and grow some golf! Happy 4 th of July! 

Tim Marks, PGA | Employment Consultant | 815.630.5196 – Office | tmarks@pgahq.com 


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Show Information 

2013 Show Dates & Hours: 

PGA Expo Demo Night: Monday, August 19 

PGA Expo Exhibits: Tuesday, August 20 

PGA Expo Exhibits: Wednesday, August 21 

2013 Conference Dates & Hours: 

Monday, August 19 

CPP 2.0 Player Development 

FlightScope Certification Session 

Instructional Workshop 

Tuesday, August 20 

Fast Track to Leadership Development 

A Symposium on Technology 

Wednesday, August 21 

Realigned Education Programming 

Peer to Peer Roundtables 

6:00pm – 9:00pm 

9:00am – 5:00pm 

9:00am – 4:00pm 

9:00am – 2:30pm 

9:00am - 2:30pm 

4:00pm – 6:00pm 

10:15am – 1:00pm 

3:00pm – 5:00pm 

8:30am – 11:30am 

2:00pm – 3:00pm 

STUDENTS NAMED RECIPIENTS OF 2013 PGA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS 

Since 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance 

Fund Scholarship Program has awarded 

more than $5.4 million to 2,666 students. 

The PGA of America's Financial Assistance 

Fund Scholarship Program, marking its 28th 

anniversary, received 592 applications this year, with scholarships awarded to 140 students totaling 

$325,000. Founded in 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program has awarded 

more than $5.4 million to 2,666 students. The program encourages and promotes the attainment of 

higher education goals for children and grandchildren of PGA members. Funding for these scholarships 

is made possible through voluntary contributions to the PGA Financial Assistance Fund (a tax 

deductible 501c3 fund) from PGA members and other donors. The 2013 scholarship recipients follow: 

Scholarship: John Cox Scholarship, $5,000 

Anne M. Christensen daughter of Mark R. Christensen, PGA, Quincy, IL 

Gretchen I. Grosch daughter of Terry A. Grosch, PGA, Grover, MO 

Amy A. Pesch daughter of Danny Pesch, PGA, Sherman, IL 

PGA PGM 1.0 CHECKPOINT 2 ENDS – CHECKPOINT 3 BEGINS 

FINAL YEAR COUNTDOWN 

The final two PGA PGM 1.0 Checkpoint 2’s were held June 10-13, 2013 and June 14-17, 2013. Apprentices who 

did not complete Level 2 of the PGA PGM 1.0 Program will follow Acceptable Progress policy and be 

dropped from the apprentice program based on six (6) years from their Level 1 Start Date unless they are 

dropped for another reason such as unemployment, ineligible employment, non-payment of dues or other. 

Then, PGA PGM 1.0 Checkpoint 3 begins its final year. Similar communications throughout the next year will 

be sent to apprentices who remain in Level 3 and have until June 19-20, 2014 to complete the Checkpoint 3 

requirements. 


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Best Golf Jokes 

By: T.J. Auclair, Interactive Producer, PGA.com 

Who doesn't love a good golf joke Yeah, that's what 

we thought. 

In the mood for some golf humor, we asked our 

friends in PGA.com Facebook Nation to entertain us 

this week, asking the question: What's your best golf 

joke 

Of course, we asked you to keep it clean (not everyone 

could follow those instructions. That doesn't 

mean your joke wasn't hilarious -- it just wasn't eligible 

here). 

Here they are, the best (clean) golf jokes submitted 

by you: 

9. "Bad day at the course," a guy tells his wife. 

"Charlie had a heart attack on the third hole." 

"That's terrible!" she says. 

"You're telling me," the husband replies. "All day 

long, it was hit the ball, drag Charlie." -- Kevin Kinney 

8. Guy gets to a long par 3 over water. A voice from 

above says, "Hit the new Titleist Pro V." 

The guy tees up the Titleist and takes a practice 

swing. 

The voice comes back, "Never mind, hit a range 

ball." -- Tom Schipper 

7. A U.S. citizen is vacationing on his own in Ireland. 

He decides to play a round of golf and is paired 

with three local gents. He takes a few practice 

swings, steps up to the first tee, and proceeds to 

hook the ball out of bounds. He shakes his head, 

reaches in his pocket, and re-tees another ball. He 

tells his playing partners that he is taking a Mulligan. 

He pounds one down the center of the fairway about 

280 yards out. 

With a big smile, he asks the others "In the U.S., we 

call that a Mulligan; was wondering what you called 

it here in Ireland." 

After a moment of silence, one of the locals replies, 

"Hitting three." -- Cathy McCartney Happel 

6. A golfer walks off the 18th green, hands his putter 

to his caddie and says, "Kid, you've got to be the 

worst caddie in the world." 

The caddie replies, "Sir, that would be too much of a 

coincidence." -- John Dorsey 

5. A man was addressing the ball when an announcement 

came over the loud-speaker: "Will the gentleman 

on hole number one please not hit from the Ladies' 

tee box." 

The man backs away, a little distracted, then approaches 

his ball again. As he does, the same announcement 

comes over the loud-speaker: "Will the 

gentleman on hole number one please not hit from 

the Ladies' tee box." 

The man is getting irritated now, and after backing 

away from his shot - approaches his ball one more 

time. This time the announcement came: "We really 

need the gentleman on hole number one to move off 

of the Ladies' tee box!" 

To which the man turns around and yells: "And I 

really need the announcer to 

shut up and let me play my 

second shot!" -- Derick A. 

Pindroh 

4. A married couple played 

golf together everyday. 

One day the man and his 

wife were on the first tee of 

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Best Golf Jokes continued 

their local course. He 

was on the white tee and 

she was waiting in front 

of him by the ladies tee. 

He teed off and caught 

the ball perfectly; unfortunately 

it hit his wife 

smack in the back of the 

head killing her instantly. 

She fell face down on the tee, didn't know what hit 

her. 

They had an inquest on the wife's death, the coroner 

said it was clear how she died, she was killed by a 

golf ball, and that there was a perfect imprint of a 

golf ball on the back of her head. 

The husband said, "Yes, that was my ball" 

The coroner then went on to say that he was a bit 

concerned to find a ball inserted up the woman's 

backside, and could the husband throw some light on 

this 

The husband said, "Oh that must have been my provisional. 

I wondered where it went." -- Kris E. Wilson 

3. Four old men went into the pro shop after playing 

18 holes of golf. 

The pro asked, "Did you guys have a good game today" 

The first old guy said, "Yes, I had three riders today." 

The second old guy said, "I had the most riders ever. 

I had five." 

The third old guy said, "I had seven riders, the same 

as last time." 

The last old man said, "I beat my old record. I had 

12 riders today." 

After they went into the locker room, another golfer 

who had heard the old guys talking about their game 

went to the pro and said, "I've been playing golf for 

a long time and thought I knew all the terminology 

of the game, but what's a rider" 

The pro said, "A rider is when you hit the ball far 

enough to actually get in the golf cart and ride to it." 

-- Howard P. Curtis 

2. Two men ran out to the course for a quick nine 

after work. They get to the tee and see two ladies 

playing ahead of them. 

One of the men complains that the ladies will slow 

them down and says he is going to ask if they can 

play through. He goes halfway to the ladies and 

turns back. 

The other man asked what was wrong. The man said, 

"I can't go up there that's my wife and my mistress." 

So the other man says he will go. He goes halfway 

and comes back. His partner asked what happened 

and the man replied, "Small world, huh" -- Tom 

Bach 

1. A Baptist pastor decides to play hooky on a Sunday 

to play golf. He's playing the best golf of his life 

when an angel asks God, "Are you going to let this 

slide Do something!" 

So God says, "Watch this." 

The pastor hits a 425-yard tee shot and the ball goes 

in the hole for a double eagle. The angel asks, "Why 

did you reward him" 

God says, "Who is he gonna tell" -- Jay Jamasey 

Song. 

A QUICK NINE 2013 

Each week, the editors of PGA.com post a 

question on the PGA.com Facebook fan page 

to create a discussion for our, 'A Quick Nine,' 

feature. The best answers we receive from our 

readers are then used to write the story. Click 

HERE to read more stories. 


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The seventh annual Patriot Golf Day® takes place 

August 30-September 2, 2013. Golfers nationwide are 

asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of 

Honor Foundation® to provide educational scholarships for 

children and spouses of military service men and women 

killed or disabled while serving our great nation. During the 

past six years, Patriot Golf Day has raised more than $17 

million dollars and the Folds of Honor Foundation has 

awarded more than 3,500 scholarships. 

PGA Professional Dan Rooney, a former F-16 fighter 

August 30 - September 2, 2013 

pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the 

founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Major 

Rooney has served three tours in Iraq. 'We have lost so many soldiers who have given the ultimate 

sacrifice. America can come together in the spirit of golf and have a dramatic impact. We 

have an opportunity to make a difference for the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.' 

OFFICIAL PATRIOT GOLF DAY HOST FACILITIES! 


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Levine has Huge Payday Winning 

Tower Tee Invitational 

Dave Levine of Bridgeton Berry Hill GC collected one 

of the biggest wins of his career, firing a 4-under par 

50, to win the 2013 Tower Tee Invitational. Levine 

made 6 birdies and just 2 bogeys on a tough, windy 

day, to top the 73 player field. Finishing just a stroke 

back was Ryan Martin of Bellerive CC who finished 

the day at 3-under par 51. Rob Sedorcek of St. Albans 

CC and Jimmy Bals of Westborough CC tied for 3rd at 

2-under par 50. 

In the Amateur Division, top honors were split by Pat Riordan and Skip Berkmeyer who tied at 2- 

under par. Mike Williams was 3rd at 1 over par and 4th place went to Brian Greene. 

The event was sponsored by Dr. Anthony Guarino as well as Senior Pique Restaurant. 

Faulkner & Fogt Take Southern Illinois Open 

Honors 

Mark Faulkner endured heat, rain,wind, and a playoff, to top Zach Barlow 

for the 2013 Southern Illinois Open title at Crab Orchard GC. After 36 

holes, the pair was tied at 1-under par 139 and went back to the par 4 1st 

hole to determine the champion. After Barlow just missed his birdie try 

and made par, Faulkner rolled in his birdie putt which he had hit his approach 

to inside 5 feet. The 54 player field was slowed by a 2 plus hour 

rain delay in between rounds. Britt Pavelonis & Adam Betz tied for 3rd 

place at 2 over par, while Mike Tucker & Jeff 

Escott finished tied for 5th at 3-over par. 

In the Senior Division, Brian Fogt posted a low round of the day of 2-under 

par 68 to take the Senior Title. Four players finished 2 shots back to tie for 

2nd place with rounds of even par 70 included, Steve Heckel, Bill Hall, 

Mark Faulkner, and Steve Lotz. 


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Gaus wins 3rd Consecutive Senior Match Play 

Championship 

Bob Gaus is proving to be the man on a mission 

when it comes to Match Play in the Gateway 

Section of the PGA. After finishing in the runner-up 

spot to Mike Suhre in the Regular Match 

Play last month, Gaus was not to be denied as 

he swept his matches on the way to his 3rd title 

in a row at Sunset Hills CC in the Sr. Division. 

Gaus won his first two matches 5 & 4 over 

Doug Castellari and Steve Lotz. His final 

match opponet was JC Anderson, who was 

coming off 2 hard fought victories, both of 

which ended on the 18th hole, over Mark Marcuzzo and Brian Fogt. The final match 

was close all the way to #14 when Gaus powered ahead to win 4 & 3. 

Pro-Ladies 

St. Clair Country Club 

RESULTS 

Pos Team +/- Thru Total 

1 Annbriar GC -23 F 121 

Professional: 

Kevin Schaeffer 

Andrea Renner 

Karen Pottoff 

Gayle Schuessler 

T2 Berry Hill GC -20 F 124 

Professional: David Levine 

April Collie 

Ann Allman 

Cindy Herrin 

T2 Greenbriar CC #2 -20 F 124 

Professional: Nic Bunning 

Cece Strand 

Tammy McGrail 

Barbara Auberry 


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Regular Division 

Points 

1 Mark Faulkner 472.50 

2 Mike Suhre 460.00 

3 Bob Gaus 405.00 

4 Brian Fogt 317.50 

5 Nash Haxel 284.50 

6 JC Anderson 275.00 

7 Ryan Roy 215.00 

8 Jeff Escott 210.00 

9 Shane Blankenship 195.00 

10 Michael Tucker 192.00 

Senior Division Points 

1 Bob Gaus 510.00 

2 Brian Fogt 472.50 

3 JC Anderson 470.00 

4 Steve Lotz 405.00 

5 Mark Faulkner 357.50 

6 Doug Castellari 210.00 

7 Nash Haxel 165.00 

8 Larry Emery 135.00 

9 Mark Marcuzzo 125.00 

10 David Levine 120.00 

Assistants Division 

Points 

1 Adam M. Betz 292.50 

2 Shane J. Blankenship 265.00 

Ladies Division Points 

1 Barbara Blanchar 300.00 

2 Helen Kurtin 255.00 

3 Brett A. Moomey 245.00 

4 Justin D. Auping 212.50 

Super Senior Division 

Points 

T5 Larry W. Emery 170.00 

T5 Loel B. Fischer 170.00 

7 Sam D. Jonell 120.00 

8 Aaron C. Coon 110.00 

T9 Myles A. Beckett 90.00 

T9 Steve Autry 90.00 

T1 Bill Hall 185.00 

T1 Steve Heckel 185.00 

3 Scott Bess 100.00 

Click HERE for 

more results. 


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The Gateway Section would like to congratulate our 

PGA scholarship winners! 

Anne M. Christensen 

Gretchen I. Grosch 

Amy A. Pesch 

WELCOME to The PGA! 

Jake Dylan Bevacqua 

Born Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:22 pm 

Proud parents 

Tiffany and Pete Bevacqua, PGA CEO 


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Gateway PGA Professional Championship 

Persimmon Woods - Weldon Spring, MO 

July 22-23, 2013 

Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m., EDT 

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 

Gateway PGA Senior Professional Championship 

Lake Forest - Lake St. Louis, MO 

August 19-20, 2013 



National Car Rental Assistants Championship 

Greenbriar Hills - Kirkwood, MO 

September 3, 2013 



2013 

Playing Ability Test Schedule 

The following Playing Ability 

Tests are scheduled within the 

Gateway PGA on the following 

dates: 

Tuesday, July 16th 

Stonewolf GC 

Thursday, August 1st 

Stone Creek GC 

Thursday, August 29th 

Eagle Springs GC 

Thursday, September 19th 

Arlington Greens GC 

Thursday, October 10th 

Arlington Greens GC 

Registration is available at 

www.pgalinks.com 


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More helpful: Include some weight training and stretching movements. 

HYDRATE 

Along with drinking plenty of water and other healthful drinks, eating nutritional foods 

will help you stay hydrated. Foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and proteins 

work to keep your energy up and help you maintain focus. 

More helpful: Plan to drink eight glasses of liquid a day, primarily 

water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. If you drink alcohol, have a 

glass of water, too. 

BREATHE 

Breathing keeps oxygen moving in your body and helps you maintain 

energy. It also improves focus, relaxes muscles, and reduces stress. And obviously, being relaxed 

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More helpful: One way to practice breathing is by inhaling slowly through 

the nose—Then exhaling slowly either through the nose or mouth. Begin to 

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As of July 1, 2013 

N EW TO THE SECTION 

Name Class Current Section Former Section 

David Taylor, PGA A-8 Gateway Illinois 

C LASS CHANGES 

Name Current Facility Current Class Previous Class 

Ronald Kosmatka, PGA Turkey Creek Golf Center A-6 A-13 

OPENED-May 15, 2013 

CLOSED-June 15, 2013 

Certified Personal Coach 

GolfTEC - Chesterfield 

Missouri 

$34,000.00 - $44,000.00 per Year 

OPENED-May 29, 2013 

CLOSED-July 29, 2013 

Golf Professional 

Golf Galaxy-3027-Chesterfield, MO 

Missouri 

$37,000.00 - $49,000.00 per Year 

Michael Day, PGA 

Jeffrey Kent, PGA 

Dan Breslin, PGA 

Dave Stone, PGA 

Michael Anderson, PGA 

Jeffrey Schmid, PGA 

Mike Suhre, PGA 

Jeff Mullican, PGA 

David Pearce, PGA 

Jon DePriest, PGA 

Steve Sebastian, PGA 

7/2 

7/3 

7/5 

7/5 

7/9 

7/9 

7/12 

7/15 

7/15 

7/17 

7/17 

Kevin Wood 

Richard Poe, PGA 

Stephen Loeber, PGA 

Matt Ruehling, PGA 

Helen Kurtin, PGA 

John Dickey, PGA 

Ryan Johnson, PGA 

Jarrod Mckay 

Brian Fogt, PGA 

Rob Sedorcek, PGA 

7/18 

7/19 

7/20 

7/20 

7/21 

7/22 

7/22 

7/23 

7/24 

7/30 


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