August 2014 - Metropolitan Section PGA

Metropolitan PGA
Newsletter
August 1, 2014
2014 Lincoln Met PGA Championship
Qualifying Information
Our 2014 Lincoln Met PGA Championship will again offer a $100,000.00 purse and this
year’s event is slated for the incredible Glen Oaks Country Club on Sept. 15th – 17th.
Many professionals who have already seen the changes at Glen Oaks have compared the
beauty and layout to Augusta National – the highest of praise. Our top 100 players on
the Player of the Year point standings after the Met Open (Aug. 19-21) will be exempt.
Qualifying will be on Aug. 25th at Burning Tree Country Club (along with special
qualifying rounds for players in the MGA Senior Open and the LPGA/PGA National
Championship in Georgia). An explanation of the exemptions and qualifying is now
posted with the entry information on the Met PGA web site.
Entries Being Accepted for
Met PGA Atlantic City Pro-Am Starting on Aug. 15th
Our always popular Met PGA Atlantic City Pro-Am promises to be another winner with
our continued hotel relationship at The Borgata Hotel and our two host golf venues,
Hidden Creek and Atlantic City Country Club. The Pro-Am will be limited to 50 teams
with 2 nights stay at The Borgata (Oct. 19th and 20th) and golf at Hidden Creek and
Atlantic City Country Club on Oct. 20th and 21st. Entries will be accepted on the
payment of the full entry fee and PGA Members will have priority to sign up between
Aug. 15th and Aug. 25th.
Get Ready for Patriot Golf 2014
The emotions and importance of the work of Folds of Honor are as impactful today as they have ever been. The Patriot Golf Day effort by our
professionals is a small gesture to thank those who have sacrificed their
lives and/or limbs fighting for our freedom and safekeeping. We will have champions of
Patriot Golf Day raising significant dollars but our goal is to get every PGA Professional
to do their part and raise dollars and awareness at their facility. Any and every donation
will make a difference to the Folds of Honor Foundation. You can Answer the Call – take
a few minutes to check out what this wonderful charity is all about and how you can
help!
Let’s Go Mets & Let’s Go Met PGA –
Info Coming Soon for Citi Field & Met PGA Golf Night
Our Met PGA Golf Night will be one part fraternalism, one part promotion and one part
fun as we invite all our professionals, friends, partners, sponsors, allied association members and anyone who is around the Met PGA golf community to join with us for our 4th
Met PGA Golf Night promotion later this month. Plan on bringing a group from your
course along with family, friends, neighbors and anyone who would like to be part of this
special evening at Citi Field. At this year’s event, we also will be reaching out to the Golf
Course Superintendents as an additional “end of summer” celebration and night of relaxation. We are planning for the last week of August and the link for tickets and more info
will be posted soon on our web site.
METROPOLITAN PGA
OFFICERS
Heath Wassem , Fenway GC
President
Brian Crowell, GlenArbor GC
Secretary
Carl Alexander, GC of Purchase
Treasurer
Stuart Waack, Silvermine GC
First Vice President
David Jones, Silver Spring CC
Second Vice President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shawn Baker, Greens at Half Hollow
Michael Breed, Michael Breed Golf Academy
Mike Diffley, Pelham CC
Dave Fusco, Patriot Hills GC
Robert Gick, Sand Point GC
Jamie Kilmer, Wheatley Hills GC
Rob Labritz, GlenArbor Club
Cory Muller, CC of Darien
Sean Quinlivan, Piping Rock Club
Michael Shank, North Shore CC
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chris Case, Mount Kisco CC
Joe Felder, Griff Harris GC
Bobby Heins, Old Oaks CC
Tom Henderson, Round Hill Club
Ben Hoffhine, Wykagyl CC
Greg Hurd, North Hempstead CC
Jim Smoot, Huntington CC
Staff Members
Charles Robson, Executive Director
Kelli Clayton, Membership Director
Jeff Voorheis, Tournament Director
Dan Frankel, Tournament Administrator
Dan Kiley, Tournament Administrator
Tony Murrell, Controller
Emily Powers, Communications Administrator
www.met.pga.com
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Met PGA Senior-Junior Championship at Eisenhower Park on Sept. 8th Followed by Met PGA Seniors Championship at Pine Hollow on Sept. 10th and 11th
One of the most popular events on our schedule is the annual Met PGA Senior-Junior Championship at
Eisenhower Park. Registration is now available for this Sept. 8th event with three formats (better-ball, two
man scramble and modified Pinehurst) and an 8 am shotgun start. This year’s Championship is again sponsored by Mohegan
Sun and presented by Jerry Shulock and Bushnell.
Our Met PGA Seniors Championship returns to Pine Hollow on Sept. 10th and 11th and as we have done previously, this
Championship will not only include age groups to provide more players with an opportunity to compete, but this will also be the
qualifying for the National PGA Senior Professional Championship that has moved into November (the 13th – 16th) at PGA Golf
Club in Port St. Lucie.
Field is Set for National Car Rental
Met PGA Assistants Championship Presented by Cobra Puma
- Raffle Tickets To Be Mailed Soon
More than 160 apprentices and class A-8 PGA Members will be at Bethpage Red on Sept. 2nd and 3rd for our 2014 National Car
Rental Met PGA Assistants Championship. Raffle Ticket sales will supplement the purse as we shoot for a $60,000.00 payout
again this year. The 36-hole test (field is cut to the low 70 scores and ties after 18 holes) will also be the qualifying for the National PGA Assistant Professional Championship (Oct. 30th - Nov. 2nd at Port St. Lucie) with the Met Section vying for 12 spots
plus Frank Bensel who is exempt. Raffle tickets should be mailed by Aug. 8th to every entrant and additional books of tickets
can be requested by contacting Dan Kiley at [email protected].
Assistants Championship Entry Can Be Attained with Conducting a Met PGA Junior Golf Fund-Raiser
We have already heard about some great successes in the junior golf fund-raising arena with Seawane leading the way thus far
with an $8,000.00 donation (plus an equal amount raised for another charity). Tyler Jaramillo has also been calling to encourage
others to follow their lead which allows assistants raising $1,000.00 or more for Junior Golf to gain entry into the Assistants
Championship’s top tier for raffle sales. Obviously we also have St. Andrew’s, Old Oaks and Garden City Golf Club among our
perennial leaders with fund-raising still to come. If you have questions or would like some marketing ideas feel free to call our
office or anyone who has had success in the past. With the Assistants Championship coming soon and more fund-raisers on tap,
we are excited about the prospects of again reaching our $100,000.00 goal in 2014.
Women’s Stroke Play Championship at Woodway on Aug. 18th Match Play Championship Entries Are Out as Well
Our women professionals who are working for class A members of the Met Section are eligible for the Met PGA Women’s
Stroke Play Championship. The Championship will be at a great course, Woodway and is again presented by Michael Hebron’s
School for Learning Golf. The Stroke Play Championship will be 36 holes on Aug. 18th and following the conclusion of that
event (and the Aug. 19th Match Play entry deadline), we will announce the pairings and seedings for the Met PGA Women’s
Match Play Championship. The match play draw will be based on points and there will be a PGA Member bracket (presented
by the PGA Tour) and a non-member bracket. Matches will be arranged with a two-week window to complete each round.
Head professionals and our women PGA and LPGA Members are asked to please promote this event and help us get a strong
field for both of these events.
Gene Borek Squire Cup Matches at Country Club of Fairfield on Oct. 7th Application Deadline is Sept. 3rd
Ask any of the assistant (and former assistants) who have played in the Gene Borek Squire Cup Matches and they will tell you it
is a highlight of their career. Applications for this year’s selection are now available and with the event at Country Club of Fairfield on Oct. 7th, this will be another very special edition. The majority of the team is selected on the basis of Professional Performance and it is not too late for applicants to demonstrate their level of commitment, involvement and service to their club,
their community and to the Met Section. The event is supported by Cutter & Buck and Paul McManus. Applications can be
found on the Assistants Link on the web site or by clicking here.
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The William A. Mitchell Scholarship Application Deadline is Sept. 10th
Apprentices who will be attending a checkpoint in 2014 (or who have already attended this year) may apply for a William A.
Mitchell Scholarship grant. Over a dozen applicants have been rewarded the last three years with funds to help offset the cost of
PGA education. The application deadline is Sept. 10th and the scholarship recipients will be announced at The Mitch Pro-Am at
Innis Arden on Sept. 23rd. Applications can be found on the Assistants Link on the web site or by clicking here.
Met PGA Nominating Committee Seeks Input
The Nominating Committee welcomes input from the membership with suggestions for future Board Members and just as importantly, for PGA Members who would like to be included on the ballot at this year’s Fall Meeting to serve on the 2014-2015
Met PGA Nominating Committee. A form that can be submitted to the Met PGA Office or any of the current Nominating Committee members is posted on the web site. The Nominating Committee asks for your input and suggestions by Sept. 5th at the
latest. Click here for the form.
John Farley Cup Matches Slated for Oct. 8th at Meadow Brook
Check out the web site in the coming weeks for updates on the point standings for our 2014 John Farley Cup Matches sponsored
by Summit Brands and Fairway & Greene. This year’s event will be contested at Meadow Brook, an exceptional venue for these
matches pitting the best of Long Island vs. the best of Westchester/CT and Upstate.
WMGA Girls Clinic at Westchester Country Club on Aug. 11th
Monique Thoresz of Apawamis Club is assisting again with the annual Girls to the Tee event at Westchester Country Club on
Monday, Aug. 11th. The event has brought together well over 100 girls annually for this free clinic from 1-4 pm. Professionals
are encouraged to promote this to their girls, suggest they invite their friends and let them know that beginners are welcome.
They have also asked that anyone planning to attend should please register on the WMGA web site:
http://wmga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wmetga14/event/wmetga1433/index.htm.
Met PGA Club Association Tops 115 Clubs
Please take a moment to look over the list of the 2014 Met PGA Club Association. There are over 115 clubs who have already
joined but we know that several of the clubs not listed will support this effort if they are just reminded of the program. If you, or
your club, need another copy of the information about the Club Association, please contact Kelli Clayton or Charlie Robson at
the Met PGA Office.
APAWAMIS CLUB
ARDSLEY CC
ASPETUCK VALLEY CC
ATLANTIC GC
BEDFORD G & TC
BETHPAGE STATE PARK GC
BIRCHWOOD CC
BRAE BURN CC
BRIDGE, THE
BROOKLAWN CC
BROOKVILLE CC
BURNING TREE CC
CASPERKILL GC
CENTENNIAL GC
CENTURY CC
CHERRY VALLEY CLUB
COLD SPRING CC
CRAB MEADOW GC
CREEK, THE
DARIEN, CC OF
DEEPDALE GC
DORAL GC
DUTCHESS G & CC
EAST HAMPTON GC
ELMWOOD CC
ENGINEERS CC
FAIRFIELD, CC OF
FAIRVIEW CC
FARMINGDALE ST. COLLEGE
RANGE
FENWAY GC
FRESH MEADOW CC
FRIAR'S HEAD
GARDEN CITY GC
GARDINERS BAY CC
GLEN HEAD CC
GLEN OAKS CLUB
GREENS @ HALF HOLLOW GC
GREENWICH CC
GRIFFITH E. HARRIS GC & RANGE
HAMPTON HILLS G & CC
HEMPSTEAD G & CC
HOLLOW BROOK GC
HUDSON NATIONAL GC
HUNTINGTON CC
HUNTINGTON CRESCENT CLUB
INDIAN HILLS CC
INNIS ARDEN GC
INWOOD CC
ISLAND HILLS GC
KNOLLWOOD CC
LAKE ISLE CC
LAUREL LINKS CC
LEEWOOD GC
LONG ISLAND NATIONAL GC
MAIDSTONE CLUB
MANHATTAN WOODS GC
MEADOW BROOK CLUB
METROPOLIS CC
MIDDLE BAY, THE GC at
MILBROOK CLUB
MILL RIVER CLUB, INC.
MOUNT KISCO CC
NASSAU CC
NATIONAL GL OF AMERICA
NEW CANAAN, CC OF
NISSEQUOGUE GC
NORTH FORK CC
NORTH HEMPSTEAD CC
NORTH SHORE CC
NOYAC GC
OLD OAKS CC
OTTERKILL CC
PATTERSON CLUB, THE
PELHAM CC
PINE HOLLOW CC
PIPING ROCK CLUB
PLANDOME CC
PURCHASE, THE GC OF
QUAKER RIDGE GC
ROCKAWAY HUNTING CLUB
ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PK GC
ROCKRIMMON CC
ROLLING HILLS CC
ROUND HILL CLUB
RYE GC
SAINT ANDREW'S GC, THE
SANDS POINT GC
SEAWANE CLUB
SEBONACK GC
SEDGEWOOD GC
SHINNECOCK HILLS GC
SHOREHAVEN GC
SILVER SPRING CC
SILVERMINE GC
SIWANOY CC
SLEEPY HOLLOW CC
SOUTH FORK CC
SOUTHAMPTON GC
STANWICH CLUB, THE
SUNNINGDALE CC
TAMARACK CC
TRUMP NATIONAL GC
TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
TUXEDO CLUB, THE
VILLAGE CLUB OF SANDS POINT
WACCABUC CC
WEE BURN CC
WEST HILLS CC
WESTCHESTER CC
WESTCHESTER HILLS GC
WHEATLEY HILLS GC
WHIPPOORWILL CLUB
WILLOW RIDGE CC
WOODMERE CLUB, INC.
WOODWAY CC
WYKAGYL CC
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Vance Levin Gains Certification
Our congratulations to Vance Levin of E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course in Stamford on the recent completion of his PGA Certification in Teaching & Coaching. Vance joins the elite group of less than 5% of PGA Members who have attained PGA Certified
status.
Condolences
The Met PGA lost one of their long-time staff members and a true connection to the past when Tom Strafaci Jr. lost his 10-year
battle with a rare form of skin cancer recently at the age of 73. Tom was the son of legendary Dyker Beach golf professional
Tom Strafaci, Sr. and he also was a PGA Member. Anyone who played in Met PGA events enjoyed the presence of Tom Jr. and
his father-in-law, our incomparable scorekeeper and sign-maker Frank Blumetti who is still going strong. Our deepest sympathies to Tom’s wife Ann, his sons Paul and Frank and daughter Beth. ……….. We are also very saddened to report the recent
passing of Ron Nicol, long-time head professional at Scarsdale Golf Club and one of our most active and involved professionals,
and an incredible entrepeneur. Ron was 82 years old when he passed away on July 13th, a victim of Alzheimer;s. Our sympathies to his wife Beryl. Ron’s ashes will be spread in Scotland and there will be a memorial service in Florida in November.
……… We were also very sorry to hear about the passing of John Gatta’s father, George on July 5th. George was a native Long
Islander who succumbed to a short but aggressive battle with prostate cancer.
Welcome to our Newest PGA Member
Congratulations to Greg DuCharme, an A-8 assistant professional for Michael Breed working at the Michael Breed Golf Academy at Manhattan Woods Golf Club. We welcome Greg to the Met Section and extend our best wishes on fulfilling the membership requirements.
Head Pro Contributions Exceed $8,000.00
The Assistants Tour continues to reward great play and participation and the 2014 season has been filled with some great competition. The events have also had the purses supplemented by the Contribution Fund with donations from 73 of our head professionals (our largest level of participation ever) allowing for a higher percentage of the field at each event to cash a check. The
Assistants Contribution Fund is over $8,000.00
Propourri
Congratulations to Quaker Ridge’s Rick Vershure who tied for 4th place at the Connecticut Senior Open. Vershure was the only
Met Section professional to cash a check. North Hills’ Mike Caporale (T-24th) and Life Members Bob Joyce of Southampton (T37) and Jon Kudysch of East Northport (T-39) also survived the 18 hole cut. At the Connecticut Open Championship at Rolling
Hills Country Club, Frank Bensel of Century won the title with rounds of 70-67-66 and a 203 total, 7 under par and 2 shots
ahead of Mike Ballo, Jr. Met Section A-3 member. Siwanoy’s Jason Caron tied for 3rd place at 4 under par. Winged Foot’s Mike
Gilmore posted a final round 8 under par score of 62 to tie for 7th. Also making the 36-hole cut were Ryan Kalista of Tamarack
and Brian Gaffney of Quaker Ridge (T-16), Anthony Casalino of Innis Arden (T-20) and Cory Muller of Country Club of Darien (T
-30).
Looking for an Apartment
PGA Life Member Wally Kalinoski and his wife Joan are looking for an apartment to rent in Nassau County or western Suffolk.
They are hoping to find a 1-bedroom apartment from May through October but would consider a 12-month lease as well. If you
can help Wally and Joan, please email him at [email protected] or call 516 840-6718.
For Sale
Any Professional wishing to make $500.00-$5,000.00 each season selling high quality white and color used golf balls with no
investment, please contact Tom Lupinacci 904-233-1023. Tom also has hit away golf balls @ .15 each. Free delivery for orders
over 3000 balls. Tom is also looking for golf antiques i.e. ceramics, medals, statues and unusual wood shaft golf clubs. Tom also
has very good used factory white range balls @ $3.00 per doz. Free delivery for orders over 3,000 balls. Tom also has wonderful
golf artwork for sale for tournament prizes. Tom is looking for used yellow factory range balls in good condition! Tom is also
looking for pre 1925 US Open winner signatures!
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THANK YOU 2014 PARTNERS & SPONSORS
2UNDR Becomes a MET PGA Partner
We are excited to announce that 2UNDR has recently joined the Met PGA Partners Program and members
should plan on seeing more from the company in the coming weeks. 2UNDR is represented by David Nordmann and he can be contacted at [email protected]. Visit their website at www.2undr.com.
2UNDR Kirk & Matz Adams Golf Tricia Lee Ahead Lenox Advisors Anheuser Busch Lincoln Associates Golf Car Service Mastercard Bermuda Tourism Mercedes Benz Bobby Jones Middleton Golf Group/Tour Edge Bushnell Mizuno Callaway Mohegan Sun Carr Golf National Car Rental Casa de Campo NIKE Golf Club Car Oakley Cobra/Puma Golf OMEGA Cutter & Buck ‐ Paul McManus Peter Millar Donald Ross Sportswear PGA National Resort & Spa Empire Casino PGA Tour Ernst & Young PING EZ‐GO Polo Fairway Golf Car Premier Payments Fit Golf River’s End Trading Company Flight Scope ‐ Brooks Brothers, Page & Tuttle Golf Buddy Summit Brands Golf Performance Center‐Roger Knick Sun Mountain Golf Genius Software TaylorMade ‐ adidas GolfMax/Golf Pride Terry Murphy ‐ Fairway & Greene Heritage Creations Titleist/Footjoy J. Lindeberg Treiber Insurance Michael Hebron Villas of Grand Cypress Jani‐King Wheels Up Powered by Tour Golf
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PGA Updates
The deadline for dues payment without being dropped from membership is July 31st and that process will begin on Aug. 5th when individuals are dropped for non-payment of dues ………The 2014 (2013 data) PGA Compensation Survey is now available on PGALinks.
…… ………Look for the PGA to continue their campaign to promote Get Golf Ready and other Player Development programs during
the upcoming PGA Championship. This is a great time to promote programs at your own facility in conjunction with their campaign…………. If you are heading to Louisville for the PGA, PGA Members, apprentices and PGM students are afforded complimentary
access. Click here for information about family members that also have access. …… Download the free PGA Magazine app through
the Apple of Google app stores for Best Practices, Rules Talk, Membership Directory and more………The PGA Credit Union provides
auto loans and summer mortgage promotions…………Check out the opportunities with PGA licensees and partners Samsung, Starwood,
Lexmark, Omega, Atlas, Jani-KingOfficeMax and Pepsi on PGALinks…………Don’t forget the PGA Expo is coming on Aug. 18th – 20th
with educational opportunities, Demo Night, various workshops and conferences and of course the Fall Expo at the Venetian in Las
Vegas.……..Check out highlights from the 2014 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship on Golf Channel on Monday, Aug. 11th
from 2-3 pm……………….The new PGA Marketing Resource Center on PGALinks provides you with tools for marketing ideas, creative
options and materials, webinars and data collection……….New staff appointments at the PGA of America include the selection of Jeff
Price as the new Chief Commercial Officer. The Met PGA worked with Jeff formerly when he was with MasterCard. He will lead the
team that includes Kevin Ring from the New York office who will now be responsible for Business Development, Marketing and Communications.
Employment Update
Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, CT has contacted us and PGA CareerLinks to initiate their search for a new
head golf professional to be selected by the end of the season. Resumes and cover letters are being accepted via
email in MS Word or PDF format. Click here for a full job description and profile of the club. Brooklawn’s committee expects to begin interviewing candidates in early September. The deadline for their receipt of cover letters and
resumes is Sept. 5th and they should be directed to: [email protected]
It was extremely disappointing to hear the news about the PGA Professional layoffs by Dick’s Sporting Goods. The
Met Section had seven PGA Members who were employed by Dick’s.
Billy Casper Golf is accepting applications and resumes for the position of General Manager at Pine Ridge Golf Club
in Coram, New York. Only applications/resumes submitted through the Billy Casper Golf website will be accepted.
To apply—Click here
We have the following head professional position outside the section:
Green Brook Country Club in North Caldwell, NJ seeks a new Head Golf Professional—Click here for more info
We have the following fall teaching opportunity:
Doug Miller, Gold Coast Golf Center (Please email inquiries to [email protected], along with resume. Gold Coast Golf Center @ Town of Oyster Bay GC). Immediate teaching opportunities for assistants looking
for fall income, prior teaching experience a plus. Immediate weekday and weekend clinic and private teaching positions for adult and junior programs. Salary PLUS Teaching Income options
We have the following shop position available:
Andrew Gruss, Greenwich CC (please contact Andrew at [email protected] ) - seeking Golf Shop
help from now through the end of December
We also have the following golf course outside the Section that is for sale:
 The Club at Morgan Hill in Easton, PA. Click here for details and information.
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Employment Continued
We have the following administrative positions available:
 The WMGA is seeking a Manager of Tournament operations—Click here for more info

The California Section of the PGA of America is seeking a Junior Golf Director - Click here for more
info

The Southern California Section of the PGA of America is seeking a Manager of Business Development
and Events for more information call the section at 951-845-4653

The LPGA Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Tournament Coordinator Click
here for more info
We also have the following Caddie Master/Starter position available:
Wykagyl Country Club, Head Caddie Master / Starter: Seeking a friendly, tactful, courteous candidate that
possesses excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidate should have experience as a caddie master/assistant caddie master at a high end facility. Wykagyl has 21,000+ rounds of golf without tee
times and has 60+ caddies that all fall under the responsibility of the caddie master. Potential candidates
must be able to recruit, train and supervise caddies, manage all first-tee activities, and work in close conjunction with the professional staff. All interested candidates should email resumes to Head Professional,
Ben Hoffhine,
[email protected] prior to August 29th.
We have the following Sales Rep position available:
Dave Hegedus, VP of Golf Sales for Dorfman Pacific Headwear (aka: Scala Pro (resumes/Inquiries to Email
[email protected] or cell 209-337-8302 – Seeking NY golf sales rep for all our headwear brands.
Previously Listed Employment Update
We have the following Head Professional positions outside the section available:
 Echo Lake CC, in Westfield, New Jersey is seeking a Head Professional—Click here for more info
 Southern Hills CC, inTulsa, OK is seeking a Head Golf Professional—Click here for more info
We also have a contact for a summer golf camp position:
Summer children’s camp job in the northeast/ 8 weeks from mid-June. Salaries plus travel expenses,
private quarters, room and board. Contact Jerry Halsband at [email protected]. CampCoachRecruiters.com Tel: 914 422-2545.
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July 14th-16th
Click here for Results
July 22nd‐24th Bethpage Black Click here for Results Click here for
standings
Assistants Tour Results July 28th @ North Hills Lincoln Pro Am Series Results July 7th @ Tam O’Shanter Pro‐Junior Championship July 28th @ Lake Isle CC 2014
Free golf clinic for girls of all levels ages 6 to 18
Expert instruction from more than a dozen
PGA professionals, including host pros
Gary Weir and Monique Thoresz
GARY WEIR
Gary is a Class AA member of the PGA. He was born
in Glasgow, Scotland and has been at Westchester
Country Club since 2001. Gary was previously the
Head Professional at Elderslie Golf Club, and the
Director of Golf at Braid Hills in Edinburgh. A former
winner of the National Assistants Championship,
Gary has played on the European, Asian and African
Tours. His students have included previous winners
on the PGA European Tour, Asian Tour, Safari Tour
and LPGA Tour. His students have gone on to win
such events as The British Amateur, The Women’s
Met Open and The Women’s New York State
Amateur. He has also taught juniors who have won
on both the AJGA and IJGT Tours.
MONIQUE THORESZ
Monique is Director of Instruction at
The Apawamis Club in Rye and has spent many
years teaching and coaching junior golfers.
During her eight years at Westchester Country Club,
she developed a junior girls clinic and tournament
program that helped bring girls into the game
of golf. Monique is a Class A member of the PGA
of America and a Class A-2 member of the LPGA.
WHEN & WHERE
Monday, August 11, 2014
Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY
Sign-in: 1:00 p.m. | Clinic: 1:30–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Register online at www.wmga.com, or contact
Sarah Relyea at [email protected] or
914.592.7888 for more information.