March 23, 2017
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Colorado PGA News
Last Chance to Register Spring Business Meeting

Due to a late surge in registration, the deadline for the upcoming Spring Business Meeting has been extended until today!  The meeting will include the election of three new members to the Board of Directors, an update on all of the programs offered by the Colorado PGA and much more!

Registration is still open and will close at 12 noon today.

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USGA Tournament Management Club (UTMC) powered by Golf Genius Seminar to Follow Spring Meeting

Rory Luck, Regional Account Manager with Golf Genius, will host a 3-hour long USGA Tournament Management Club (UTMC) powered by Golf Genius seminar following the Spring Business Meeting.  The seminar will run from 12:30p to 3:30p on Monday, March 27, 2017.

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New Website Layout Coming to ColoradoPGA.com

ColoradoPGA.com is currently undergoing an update to freshen the look of the site, to streamline the information and to enhance the mobility of the site.  The new site will be unveiled coming up on Monday, March 27, 2017, in conjunction with the Colorado PGA Spring Business Meeting.

Make sure to check it out soon!
Colorado PGA Bracket Challenge Heating Up!

As we get set for the Sweet Sixteen the next couple days the Colorado PGA Bracket Challenge is about to heat up!  Chris Schultz, PGA Master Professional currently sits in the lead but there are a number of members within striking distance!

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Adaptive Golf Instruction Training for Students With Physical/Mental Challenges

The Colorado PGA is teaming up with PGA REACH to provide specialized training to our PGA Professionals on adaptive golf training. PGA/LPGA Master Professional Judy Alvarez (www.judyalvarez.com) for an immersive educational opportunity to help further our members further their teaching and coaching skills.
 
The training is set for Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Plum Creek Golf Club.

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US Kids Golf to Host Seminar April 4, 2017 at Cherry Hills CC
 
U.S. Kids Golf will present its day-long Certified Coach Seminar in the Northern California Section on Tuesday, April 4th at Cherry Hills Country Club.  PGA Members attending the program receive 8 MSR credits for the day and an additional 2 MSR credits for completing the optional online certification requirements.

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West Chapter News
West Chapter Award Winners to be Announced Monday

The West Chapter Board of Directors met recently to award the 2017 Colorado PGA West Chapter Award Winners.  The names will be announced during the upcoming Spring Business Meeting.  Be sure to check out our April Issue of Pro Peaks Magazine, due out on Tuesday, April 4, 2017  to see who was selected!
Register Today for West Chapter Spring Meeting

The West Chapter Spring Meeting is set for Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Bookcliff Country Club.  Gerry Brown, Director of Handicapping and Course Rating with the Colorado Golf Association will present a condensed version of the Golf Genius seminar that will be conducted at the upcoming Spring Business Meeting.
Sponsor of the Week
Golf Scorecards

Golf ScoreCards, Inc., based out of Portland, Oregon, has been printing scorecards, yardage guides, brochures, postcards and other materials since 1980.  A supporting partner of the upcoming Spring Business Meeting, Golf Scorecards Inc. specializes in excellent quality, professional designs and above all else, exceptional customer service.

Golf Scorecards, Inc. also provides PGA members a chance to earn 1 MSR credit by taking their online course on the Principles of Scorecard design.

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Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado News
Are Your Junior Camps Listed on JuniorGolfColorado.com?

With a wildly successful 2016 launch, the JGAC website continues to grow and attract consumers on a daily basis.  A number of these consumers are looking for programs to enroll their children in.  

Take advantage of this opportunity by listing your facilities on the website.  All it takes is a few minutes to fill out a form about your club and your programs.

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Tournament News
Tournaments Filling Up Fast!

While tournament registration has been open for just over a month, a number of events are already filling up!

Valley Country Club Pro Am - the AM start is sold out, the PM start has 10 teams registered

National Car Rental Lakewood Country Club Pro Am - the AM start is sold out, the PM start has 15 teams registered

A number of other events are filling up as well!  Don't wait and get signed up today!
Employment News
Update Your Employment Information Today

If you are changing your employment for 2017, don't forget to make that change at PGA.org. This should be done even if you have left employment and new employment has not been secured yet. You should also update changes to your address, phone, and email. This will also ensure that you are listed correctly in the Member Directory App and receive any email in a timely manner. If you have questions or need assistance, please call the Colorado PGA Section Office at (303) 681-0742.

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Sales Rep News
Alex Steege Named J. Lindeberg Sales Rep

Alex Steege is the new J.Lindeberg rep for both ski & golf. She recently moved here from NYC, where she was a buyer at Gilt.com. J.Lindeberg was her #1 selling brand which made the transition to a sales rep very easy! She is very passionate about the brand and the lifestyle it represents. She is anxious to meet everyone so please feel free to reach out to her via email and set-up a meeting! 

Alex Steege - Regional Sales Manager
J.LINDEBERG SPORT USA
Denver, CO
P |  (952) 412-0274
WWW.JLINDEBERG.COM

PGA of America News
PGA of America and NLN to Bring PGA Junior League Golf to Asia

PGA Junior League Golf, the PGA of America's signature youth golf program, will expand to Asia, starting with China this summer. The popular team approach to golf for boys and girls ages 13 and under will debut in Asia for the first time ever, through a new joint licensing agreement with NLN, LLC. 

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