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file://C:\DOCUME~1\VJohnson\LOCALS~1\Temp\JKPFKDCA.htmPage 2 of 512/27/2010Series 3 or 7.Best Regards,Josh Riley, PGAExecutive DirectorLetter to MembershipThis year’s Annual meeting was held in Boston and attended by more than 400 PGA Professionals and their guests.Representing the Gateway Section were John Hayes, Nathan Charnes, Mike Tucker (as District 7 Representative), JoshRiley and myself. I will not cover every detail as I’m sure most watched live on PGA links. If you were unable towatch, it is available to view on the web-site.One of the more pressing issues facing the association currently is MSR and the approaching end to the cycle on June15, 2011. We currently have more than 40% of the class a members in need of MSR points. Many are in the educationcomponent, but more are lacking in the meeting component. When the new MSR program was rolled out in June of2008, a new meeting component was added requiring all members to attend at least 12 hours of meetings. These can bea combination of national, sectional, chapter or town hall meetings. I just so happens that we, Josh and the officers, wereplanning on heading to the geographical “corners” of the section to have town hall meetings anyway. So… if you are inneed of meeting credits or just want to share your thoughts about the section, we would love to have you join us. Ourfirst town hall meeting was scheduled for November 30th at Jefferson City CC. Thanks Mike Wensing and your stafffor hosting us. We are currently finalizing dates and times for Northern and Southern IL as well as St. Louis.The topics and presentations centered much on the future and how our approach to marketing and growing the gamewill need to change. Many have surmised that the age of email marketing has come to an end and we should considermoving to “social” networking utilities to better communicate with our members and customers. Consider thesestatistics, Facebook (1/2 billion accounts), Twitter (1.3 billion accounts) and the App Store (more than half a millionapps). These are current statistics; Facebook and twitter are showing significant growth each quarter. The averageAmerican spends 4 hours a day in front of some type of display; computer, phone or ipad.This years Annual Meeting was an election year and we had six very qualified candidates seeking the position ofSecretary. In the end Derek Sprague of the Northern New York section was elected. Derek’s message centered on threemain points; education, employment and a through review of all of the PGA programs.I wish all of you the Happiest of Holidays and all the best for the New Year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me withany questions or concerns.Mike Miller, PGAGateway PGASection PresidentAnnouncementsNEW JUNIOR GOLF DIRECTORThe Gateway PGA isexcited to announce oursections new JuniorGolf Director, KellyNewland. Kelly is veryexcited to bring hisimpressive Junior Golfexperience to the Gateway PGA andthe Gateway PGA Foundation. Kellyserved two years with the PGA ofAmerica as a tournament director forthe PGA Junior Series. In additionKelly has worked at Interlochen CC inMinnesota as well as serving aninternship for the Hawaii Junior Golfassociation under nationallyrecognized junior golf leader, MaryBea Porter King. Kelly is a graduateof Eastern Kentucky University and isa PGA Member.The Gateway PGA is honored tohave Kelly as part of the team. Kellyhas expressed his enthusiasm forcontinuing to build on an alreadysuccessful junior golf program. Kellyis also excited to provide additionalsupport and programming for ourgrowing Foundation. Kelly will comeon board January 3, 2011 and wouldlove to hear from our members andapprentices.UPCOMING EDUCATIONThe 3rd seminar in a series of 7 willbe presented by Dan Buffington, the2007 Gateway PGA Teacher of theYear. This Seminar will be held atAlgonquin Golf Club on January 11,2011 from 12:00-3:00 pm. This willbe an opportunity for you to earn 3Education MSR credits. Lunch willbe provided by Algonquin GC. Thefee for this event is $15.Tournaments2011 TOURNAMENT SEASONVenues NeededThe Gateway PGA TournamentCommittee is currently looking forfor 10th place. The annualChampionship was held in Port St.Lucie, FL, and features the topfinishers from 41 sections of the PGAof America. Norman had rounds ofplay. The welcome dinner will be onSunday evening April 3rd.Several changes to the format shouldprovide the Gateway PGA with an
file://C:\DOCUME~1\VJohnson\LOCALS~1\Temp\JKPFKDCA.htmPage 3 of 512/27/2010venues for the upcoming 2011Tournament schedule. If you areinterested in hosting a RegularTournament or a Gateway PGA JuniorTournament, please contact BrettMoomey at 314-434-4405 314-434-4405 , or Steve Finn at 636-532-3355 636-532-3355 , to get moreinformation or available dates &events.CALLAWAY NATIONALASSISTANTS CHAMPIONSHIPNorman Claims Top 10 FinishBrian Norman of Crab Orchard GC inCarterville, IL, finished the CallawayGolf National AssistantsChampionship at 2-under par to tie71, 72, 71, & 72, to complete thetournament. Ty Zimmerman ofWestwood CC, also representing theGateway Section, made the cut andfinished 62nd.CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTSBRANSON DISTRICT 7Challenge PreviewThe 2011 District 7 Challenge inBranson, MO, has been scheduled forMonday & Tuesday, April 4-5th,2011, and will be held at LedgestoneGC both days. Day 1 will feature 4-Ball stroke play and Day 2 will beindividual strokeexcellent opportunity for our 2011Team. The size of the team will be 8Regular Division players & 8 SeniorDivision players, down from 12 oneach side in the past. While theDistrict 7 bragging rights andtraveling trophy are on the line for theteams, the payout will be increased forthe 4-Ball and Individual Stroke Playcompetitions.The invitations for the Top 8 playersin the Regular & Senior Divisions willbe sent out in the next couple ofweeks that will included full details ofthe event.FitnessLower Your Fitness HandicapThroughout the winter holidays, it’s achallenge to keep the weight down, tokeep exercise up and maintain anenergetic lifestyle. Fitness handicapstend to run high this time of the year.But take heart—with a little bit ofplanning, you can hold the line whenit comes to overindulging.Tip#1: Fuel – Eat well 80 percent ofthe time, and resolve to maintain yourcurrent weight. Be sure to includewhole grains, fruits, vegetables andproteins daily to keep your energy up.Eat small meals more often so youdon’t get hungry.Tip #2: Hydrate – Drink plenty ofwater to move toxins out of yourbody. Hydration also helps withconcentration, focus and energy.Tip # 3: Move – Keep your bodyactive. Find a way to fit in someexercise even if you have to do it 10or 15 minutes at a time. Anything isbetter than nothing and every little bithelps—the cumulative effect counts.Exercise also helps move toxins out ofthe body through perspiration andrespiration.Tip #4: Breath – Breathing is a goodway to lower stress. When you’restressed, take a moment to focus onyour breathing; see if you canlengthen the inhale and lengthen theexhale. Focus breathing for one to twominutes both in the morning and inthe afternoon works wonders.Tip #5: Flexibility – Stay flexibleboth physically and mentally. Practicesome stretching exercises everyday tokeep your body limber. De-stress anddon’tlet the frenzy of the holidays wear youout.Tip#6: R and R – With all the hustleof the holidays, make sure you getenough rest and relaxation, so youstay your pleasant self.Mulligan: Play golf whenever youcan. Practice putting indoors to keepthat part of your game strong.There it is—a short and simple plan toget through the holidays withoutupping your fitness handicap. Kickingoff a new fitness routine in January?Start off with a safe and effective planby contacting Barb Michael andOptimal Lifestyles, Inc. for apersonalized fitness strategy.Off-Season TrainingPart 1: The Hipsby Helen Kurtin, PGA / LPGAThe off-season is here and it’s a greattime to take care of the body and getready for next season as well. For thegolfer, healthy hip joints and pelvicstability are crucial for building astrong foundation that will support agood upper body motion. Withoutgood hip motion and stability it wouldbe like trying to build a humanpyramid with the weakest, leastflexible and unbalanced people on thebottom. It wouldn’t work and thereIn the set-up:• Bending forward at the waist not thehips• Lower back will be curved inwardinstead of flat (S- posture)• Pelvis tucked under excessively• Prefers to set up with a closed oropen stance• Excessive toe flareBackswing• Sway• Over or under rotating the pelvis• Reverse pivot• Increase in knee flex• Lifting out of postureForward swingAlways remember no exercise shouldbe performed to the point ofdiscomfort or pain and alwaysconsult your physician prior tobeginning any exercise program. Ifyou have had a hip replacementconsult with your physician beforedoing any stretches or exercises.Hip Drops: Lie flat on your backwith your knees bent and feetseparated wider than shoulder widthapart. Drop both knees to the rightas far as possible, but maintain astable core and try to keep yourback as close to the ground as
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