NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA 2015 ANNUAL REVIEW www.ncpgalinks.com NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION 411 Davis Street, Suite 103 Vacaville, CA 95688 Phone: (707) 449-4742 Fax: (707) 449-4755 Email: [email protected] CONTENTS Website: www.ncpgalinks.com NCPGA OFFICERS Tracy Stansberry – President: Sequoyah CC / Executive Annual Reports John Hughes – President: Castlewood CC 03 – President Bill Troyanoski – Vice President/Treasurer & Secretary: 04 – Executive Director & COO Half Moon Bay Golf Links 06 – Vice President & Treasurer Len Dumas – Honorary President: Contra Costa CC 07 – Secretary DISTRICT 11 DIRECTOR 08 – President, NCPGA Foundation Scott Ashworth, The Challenge at Manele 11 – District 11 Director, PGA of America NCPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Caldwell, Bodega Harbour Golf Links Mike Dowd, Oakdale G&CC 2015 NCPGA Special Awards Gus Jones, Martis Camp Club 12 – Golf Professional of the Year Jim Kepler, Eagle Valley GC Dede Moriarty, Presidio GC/Lake Merced GC 12 – Assistant Apprentice of the Year Mark Naylor, Crow Canyon CC 13 – Teacher of the Year Ward Sutton, Hidden Valley CC Dennis Tuhn, San Jose Municipal GC 13 – Youth Player Development Award Ed Winiecki, The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch 13 – Club Fitter of the Year Dan Brace, Independent Director 14 – Player Development Award NCPGA CHAPTER PRESIDENTS 14 – Patriot Award John Vest – Bay Area: San Jose CC 14 – Horton Smith Award Brant Wilson – Monterey Bay Area: Carmel Valley Ranch 16 – Bill Strausbaugh Award Mark Wotherspoon – North Coast: Buckingham G&CC David Knox – North State: El Macero CC 16 – Sports Media Person of the Year Rich Howarth – San Joaquin Valley: Stockton G&CC 16 – Golf Course Superintendent of the Year Rick Christensen – Sierra Nevada: Somersett CC 17 – Merchandiser of the Year (Private, Public, Resort) NCPGA SECTION STAFF 17 – Sales Representative of the Year Chris Thomas, Executive Director/COO 19 – Player of the Year (NCPGA & Assistant Apprentice) Nancy Maul, Assistant Executive Director 19 – Player of the Year (Senior & Super Senior Division) & Managing Director NCPGA Foundation Marshall Cusey, Player Development & Member Services Director Cameron MacGregor, Tournament Director Jennifer Noel/Maura Connor, Marketing Communications 2015 Events Coordinator 21 – Tournaments & Competition Suzy Schneider, Programs Coordinator 26 – Governance Meetings NCPGA CONSULTANTS 26 – Education & Self Improvement Dan Brace: Legal Counsel Carol Pence: PGA of America Employment Services Consultant Committee Annual Reports ADVERTISING For advertising information, please contact: Nancy Maul or 29 – Special Awards Ellen Lalande at (707) 449-4742 29 – Communications/Public Relations 30 – Education 30 – Apprentice Mentoring NCPGA ANNUAL REVIEW 31 – Junior Golf NCPGA Annual Review Magazine is produced 32 – Player Development for the NCPGA by Marketing A La Carte, Inc. 32 – Nominations & Elections 707.745.3738 33 – Tournament Editor: Nancy Maul Managing Editor: Nancy Maul Chapter Annual Reports Production/Pre-Press: Marketing A La Carte, Inc. 35 – Bay Area Writer: Amal Nichols 35 – Monterey Bay Area 36 – North Coast Photographer: NCPGA Staff Photographers, 36 – North State Marcia LaRosa and Montana Pritchard 37 – San Joaquin Valley NCPGA Annual Review Magazine is distributed free to members and affiliates of the NCPGA. 37 – Sierra Nevada The articles and other information contained within this publication are informational and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions Division Annual Reports of the NCPGA. 38 – Senior The NCPGA and Marketing A La Carte, Inc. assume 39 – Assistant Apprentice no responsibility or liability for or by any product in 39 – Women’s this publication whether reported or advertised. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the NCPGA and or Marketing A La Carte, Inc. is Reference prohibited. 42 – 2015 NCPGA Staff Contact Information 43 – PGA Employment Services 2015 EXECUTIVE ANNUAL REPORT President’s Report

Tracy Stansberry, PGA President, NCPGA Board of Directors

consider 2015 to be a very successful year. We As one of the tournament highlights, I Ibegan the year with a change in leadership would like to congratulate the NCPGA and I would like to thank John Hughes for Cup team who competed and won over his Presidency as he relocated to a wonderful the SCPGA 7 1/2 to 4 1/2 in the inaugural opportunity in Southern California. PGA California Cup.

I was then honored to assume the role of The new PGA California Cup pits the President. I was grateful that Bill Troyanoski top eight PGA Professionals from the became both our Vice President/Treasurer and Northern California Section against their Secretary and Len Dumas remained as our counterparts in the Southern California PGA Honorary President. Section. The format is four-ball match play the first day, and singles match play the second day. At our Annual Meeting in December, we It was an exciting competition and the NCPGA recognized outgoing President Hughes. We was well represented. also saw the election of new Board Members including Secretary Dede Moriarty, incumbent As we look to 2016, in January the Board of At-Large Directors Dennis Tuhn and Jim Kepler, Directors will review its existing business plan as well as new At-Large Directors Paul Wilcox and begin the development of a new five-year and Jessie Walker. plan. On February 9, the NCPGA will be featured on the Golf Channel in celebration of During the year, we continued to strengthen the PGA Centennial. the business plan to include initiatives focused on our two main pillars, Membership Services Thank you to the Board of Directors, committee and Player Development/Growth of the Game. chairpersons, and staff for all of your inspiring You can find details on this in the Executive ideas, dedication and commitment to our Director’s Report. Section. I look forward to another successful year together. We made a commitment to enhance our Chapter activities to better serve all members and apprentices through education, meetings, and tournaments. I feel confident that we achieved our goals, but we are continually looking to raise the bar and to bring even more value to you.

TRACY STANSBERRY, PGA President of the Northern California Section of the PGA and Director of Instruction at Sequoyah Country Club.

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Chris Thomas, PGA Executive Director & COO, NCPGA

was a very busy year and I am proud of what we have accomplished together. Our 2015 focus remains the same – to approach each day concentrating on membership services and growing the game.

Highlights include:

Player Development: Activities held to support player development included PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip & Putt, and Get Golf Ready programming. In conjunction with the NCGA, we had another successful Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) season that included over 700 student athletes competing in 30 events over the spring, summer and fall months. Tournaments: the tournament committee and staff put together a tournament schedule that not only identifies our top players and player of the year, yet allows all Section members a playing opportunity with different formats that enable everyone to be competitive. Communications: One of our goals was to enhance our communications program. As such, we redesigned the website, e-news and social media platforms. As a result, we are seeing better click through rates, which tells us more of you are engaging and finding the information valuable. Sponsorship: We launched NCPGA Connect so that return on investment, hospitality, and philanthropy are wrapped into packages designed to stimulate sponsor relations with outside industry partners. As a result we successfully transitioned CIG into our first six-figure partner. We encourage our members to consider CIG for their insurance needs. Membership: We know PGM programming is challenging, so we created an Apprentice Mentorship Committee designed to help apprentices through their PGM programming. We hope you take advantage of this great resource and develop some meaningful connections with other members. NCPGA Foundation: We are proud of the successful 8th Annual The Langley fundraising event, where proceeds benefitted the many charities the NCPGA Foundation supports. The Foundation also provides resources for you as an NCPGA Member so please make sure to explore these options. We had a great time at the Charity Golf Challenge, a one-day marathon where participants played as much golf as possible in support of their favorite charity. In September, we launched PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Northern California, a free clinic that introduces golf to all Veterans in order to enhance their mental, social, physical, CHRIS THOMAS, and emotional well-being. PGA Executive Director & COO of the Northern We are looking forward to an exciting 2016 as we have secured a full slate of activities including California Section of tournaments, education and meetings. We hope to have a high participation rate and to see you at the PGA. many of these activities. As we close out 2015, I would like to thank the NCPGA members and apprentices, Board of Directors, committees, task forces, volunteers and your hard working staff on a job well done. It’s an honor and a privilege to serve you as its Executive Director & COO.

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Northern California PGA - 2015 Annual Review 5 2015 EXECUTIVE ANNUAL REPORT Vice President & Treasurer Report

Bill Troyanoski, PGA MP Vice President, NCPGA Board of Directors Chairman, NCPGA Finance Committee

s my first year closes out as your Vice We again added $3,900 to our reserve account, APresident, I can say that it has been an which now totals just over $270,668. Also in this interesting and exciting year. I would like to past year we purchased a vehicle for the Player start off by thanking all the members of the Development department. This was paid for in Finance Committee — John Hughes, Tracy cash from our reserve account. Stansberry, Len Dumas, Dede Moriarty, Mark Heptig and NCPGA Staff Chris Thomas and I am looking forward to the next year with great Nancy Maul — for all their hard work managing enthusiasm about our Section and our continued the budget, which keeps our Section moving in a growth. It is a pleasure and an honor to serve as positive financial direction. your Vice President.

The financial outcome for the nine months ended October 31, 2015 reflects an operating result of $18,497 (including depreciation). The 2015 Operational Budget for this period projected an end result of $22,279 for a net negative to plan of $3,782. This small amount is tracking appropriately as to what was projected in the year-end forecast. This is due to several factors, however primarily from the following additions:

ADP money from The PGA of America Sponsor money from Omega as well as the PGA Tour, National Car Rental and the Web.com Tour Growth of the Player Development Department

BILL TROYANOSKI, PGA MP Vice President, NCPGA Board of Directors and PGA General Manager at Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

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Bill Troyanoski, PGA MP Secretary, NCPGA Board of Directors

t has been an honor to serve the second year beginning. Many of the members who Iof my term as Secretary of the NCPGA. In failed to meet the MSR requirements late April, our Section’s President accepted a were deficient in the required category. positon outside of the NCPGA. Our bylaws Although the NCPGA ratio of apprentices required the President’s vacant position be filled to members is among the best of all by the current Vice President and for the current sections with 19.8% of the membership Secretary to serve as both Secretary and Vice apprentices, the NCPGA continues to President. I was sworn in as the Vice President lag behind national with 21.2% of apprentices and began serving a dual role of Vice President/ falling into the suspended category. Despite Secretary for the NCPGA. aggressive messaging from the Apprentice Mentoring committee, this statistic continues In July 2015, the NCPGA hosted the District 11 to be a challenge for the Section and has been a meeting, which consisted of delegates from the recurring discussion point at BOD meetings. Southern California Section, Aloha Section and Northern California Section, along with guests Below is a snapshot of our membership as of from our National office, including Vice President December 2015 where you will see that we are Paul Levy and Darrel Crall. Numerous topics were maintaining a healthy ratio of apprentices to discussed at the meeting, including education overall membership – 19.8%. The National ratio initiatives, status of the Port St. Lucie operation, of PGA apprentices to PGA members is 16.5%. and an update on National’s strategic plan. This is a key metric in determining growth within our membership. There were no notable membership issues that required the Secretary to investigate in 2015. Total Membership: 1,116 However, at the final Board of Directors (BOD) Total Members: 895 (Inactive: 31; Class F: 25) meeting in October, a question was raised Total Apprentices: 221 (Suspended Appren- regarding the increase in new facilities that tices: 47) have been appearing on National’s report. Upon New Facilities: 5 investigation, this was due to changes in the New Apprentices: 65 facility name or address, which in turn, triggered New Members: 16 the facility to be added to the report even though Transfers into our Section: 34 it was not a new facility. I am honored to serve the NCPGA membership A membership report was given to the general alongside my fellow officers and the NCPGA membership at both the Semi-Annual Meeting Board of Directors. I am equally privileged to in Reno and Annual Meeting held at Round work with our very talented Executive Director Hill CC. Highlighting both reports were an Chris Thomas and his dedicated team. unusually high number of members who have fallen into Class F. This is a direct result of the BILL TROYANOSKI, current MSR cycle coming to an end and a new PGA MP Secretary, NCPGA Board of Directors and PGA General Manager at Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

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Len Dumas, PGA President, NCPGA Foundation

he NCPGA Foundation continued its The Langley, A Tribute to Legends continues to be Tefforts to impact lives through golf the Foundation’s major source of funding, and in 2015 by expanding giving to include all Section PGA Professionals are encouraged NCPGA grants to PGA members, as well to view The Langley as a “must do” experience as providing scholarships to NCPGA for themselves and for their amateur playing apprentices. Congratulations to Shawn partners. The venue of Pebble Beach and PGA/ Kelly (The Ridge GC) and Will Robins LPGA TOUR Legend Honorees make The (Empire Ranch GC) who received grants Langley a truly memorable and philanthropic in support of their Junior Golf initiatives, experience that attendees will never forget. and Erik Sharp (Bayonet Black Horse Save the dates of August 14-15, 2016, for this GC), Eric Gray (Del Monte GC), Joe Calhoun year’s event, and contact the Section office for (Almaden CC) and Travis Howser (Las Positas additional information. GC) who were awarded our first NCPGA Foundation Apprentice Scholarships. In order to award grants and scholarships, we must raise funds. The NCPGA Foundation We organized with two primary goals – (1) to Board of Directors therefore calls on the entire provide a mechanism for NCPGA members membership to support the Foundation. Please through which they can run tournament consider participation in the Charity Golf proceeds, benefitting their local and/or Challenge program, which allows contributing community programs on a tax deductible basis, members to raise money for their own and (2) to give back to worthy programs and favorite cause and the Foundation’s programs. organizations. Participation in the Charity Golf Challenge not only provides a reason to play the game we love, The NCPGA Foundation mission statement is but also to benefit others and programs dear to “Impacting Lives Through Golf,” and in its short our hearts. The Charity Golf Challenge is flexible history, the Foundation, as a result of fundraising in its design to accommodate your participation. events, has given more than $300,000 to worthy Again, you are encouraged to contact the Section organizations that include grants to our PGA office for more details. members, apprentice scholarships, scholarships to graduating seniors through the Jim Langley Please contact me if you have any questions Scholarship Fund as well as the Powerbilt about the Foundation’s programs, or if you Scholarship. We have also supported worthy have interest in becoming involved with the organizations such as Folds of Honor, Saving Foundation. Thank you for the opportunity Strokes, Special Olympics Northern California, to serve. PGA Junior League, and many other junior golf programs. NCPGA members can be very proud of this giving record.

LEN DUMAS, PGA President, NCPGA Foundation and PGA General Manager at Contra Costa Country Club.

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District 11 Report

Scott Ashworth, PGA Director - District 11, PGA of America

loha! I’m excited and honored to be your There were some great moments Anext District 11 Director! throughout the meeting honoring our National Award winners and inductees I would like to take this opportunity to thank into the PGA of America Hall of Fame Bill Hulbert for the amazing job he did as our as well as the PGA Distinguished Service last District 11 Director. Bill had the respect and Award presentation to former PGA Tour admiration of his fellow directors, the officers, Commissioner Deane Beman and Legends and our staff at PGA National. Bill was always of the PGA honoree PGA Past President prepared for each board meeting and was a great Jack Connelly. The inductees into the mentor for me. As PGA President Derek Sprague 2015 PGA Hall of Fame were Tommy said, “Bill always stuck up for his Sections in the Bolt, Ray Cutright, Michael Doctor, George board meetings making sure their interests and Hannon, Charlie Sifford, Payne Stewart, and concerns were heard.” Lee Trevino. The ceremonies honoring all of the above were very touching and made you proud to The 99th Annual PGA Meeting at PGA National be a PGA member and part of such an amazing Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Association. saw the attendance of more than 265 PGA Professionals from around the nation. All who Our Annual Meeting also featured Keynote attended saw a discussion on the progress the Speaker Dave Ridley, former Southwest Airlines PGA has made with its long-term strategic plan Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing to serve the members and grow the game. Officer—who was instrumental in the famous “Bags Fly Free” campaign. He discussed his Vice President Paul Levy announced the creation leadership and marketing experiences in the of the Golf USA Tee Times Coalition, a formal airline industry and how they translate to the golf partnership between the PGA and the National industry. “Leadership is about inspiring direction Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) to and just taking a chance and going for it. It’s okay drive compliance in support of the guidelines to make a mistake. Learn from that mistake. established this year. The coalition will focus Analyze it and parlay it. That’s how you become on educating PGA Professionals and the golf a successful person and successful in business.” industry on yield management and best practices Southwest has done well and I think we can all that maximize profitability and consumer learn something from the message delivered by experiences. This will be an ongoing process and Dave Ridley. I welcome you to provide any feedback you may have to your board members and me. Again, I’m honored to be your next District 11 Director and I look forward to hearing from you. PGA Secretary Suzy Whaley and Chief Officer Darrell Crall delivered a dual presentation on the success of the PGA Junior Golf League, which has seen impressive growth this year to approximately 30,000 boys and girls, a 13,000 year over year increase. PGA Junior Golf League SCOTT ASHWORTH is growing the game with our youth and I PGA encourage you to create your own team. Director - District 11, PGA of America Board of Directors and PGA Director of Golf at The Challenge at Manele.

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Golf Professional of the Year Assistant Apprentice Demetria Moriarty, PGA of the Year Presidio Golf Course and Michael Spiller, PGA Lake Merced Golf Club Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses

Demetria “Dede” Moriarty, PGA PGA Assistant Golf Professional teaching professional at Presidio Michael Spiller of Bayonet and Golf Course and Lake Merced Black Horse Golf Courses has Golf Club, is honored with the garnered the 2015 NCPGA 2015 NCPGA Golf Professional Assistant Apprentice of the Year of the Year Award. This award is given for the finest exhibition Award for his leadership, promotion of the game, and service of spirit, determination, business acumen, professionalism, to the Section. He graduated from the PGA PGM Program promotion of the game of golf as well as service to the Section in 2011 and engages with active apprentices offering work and the Association. experience reviews and Playing Ability Test (PAT) preparation.

Moriarty is a pioneer for women in the golf industry. At the Spiller sits on the NCPGA Communications Committee and time when she became a PGA apprentice, there weren’t is active in the NCPGA Monterey Bay Area Chapter, where many women in the golf industry. She turned Professional he is helping develop Chapter-sponsored Golf in Schools in 1987 and was honored as the first female PGA Assistant programs. He served as Program Coordinator at The First Tee Golf Professional in Lake Merced Golf Club’s history. She of Monterey County from 2007 to 2014, reaching more than later became the first female PGA Head Professional in San 10,000 young golfers. Francisco history, at the Presidio Golf Course. This milestone Spiller aims to provide equal access to the game for those who served as an inspiration for young women, minorities and other may not be able to afford instruction, taking on junior golfers aspiring golf professionals. free of charge or at a minimal cost. Moriarty’s service to the NCPGA Section is remarkable. She is As Membership Coordinator at Bayonet and Black Horse, in her 8th year serving on the Board of Directors, being a voice he created a member-savings matrix that computes the for the membership and helping guide our Section’s future. She ideal membership packages and average monthly expenses is also currently Vice President for the NCPGA Foundation to fit individual levels of play. This along with regular Board of Directors. She co-chairs the NCPGA Teaching Task communications and relationship-building activities has Force, the Education Committee, and Women’s Division. increased associate membership participation by 27 percent. Serving on the NCPGA Education Committee, she hopes to inspire PGA Professionals to educate themselves in an effort to make themselves better for their students and for the game. Moriarty believes it is important for PGA Professionals and Three Easy Steps to apprentices to be leaders in the industry and education is the key. NCPGA Award Nomination

Within the community, Moriarty serves as Vice President of the Step 1: Nominate an NCPGA Member or Industry Leader: If you would San Francisco Mayor’s Women’s Golf Council with the goal of like to nominate an individual, visit the Special Awards section under making San Francisco “The most women-friendly golf city in Member Services at ncpgalinks.com. Click on the link provided and a America.” member of the Special Awards Committee will be in contact with them or simply contact the Awards Committee Member in your Chapter (listing Moriarty has received numerous honors including the 2011 available online). Please be sure to include the nominee’s name, facility NCPGA Horton Smith Award and the 1996 Palmer Head name and the award for which you are nominating them. Also, include details regarding why they are being nominated for the award. Professional of the Year award from the Arnold Palmer Golf Company. Step 2: Download & Complete the Award Nomination Form: Nomination forms are available online. Most individuals who are nominated complete this form themselves as they are best able to provide the details needed for She hopes that by leading by example, she can show Section the nomination. Be sure to include as much information as possible and PGA Professionals and apprentices the impact they can make include descriptive examples in order to emphasize your achievements. by volunteering. Her passion for women’s golf, education, Remember, this form is what the committee will use to evaluate your and community philanthropy helps drive her efforts. She nomination. Be sure to save this document to your computer (Save As - encourages others to find their passion and give back, whether My Documents/Desktop) prior to answering the questions and/or closing the document. it is at their facilities with their students or at the Section or National level. Step 3: Submit Your Completed Award Nomination form: Nomination forms for the 2016 Special Awards Program must be received by June 1, 2016. Send in your completed nomination form to Suzy Schneider ([email protected]) at the NCPGA Section office.

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Teacher of the Year McGill-O’Keefe is currently addressing youth player Josh Zander, PGA development on several fronts. First, as a member of the Stanford University NCPGA Junior Golf Committee, she is developing a Golf in Golf Course and Schools program that can be implemented by all of our PGA Presidio Golf Course Professionals. Additionally, the committee is in the process of bridging the Golf in Schools program with facilities and their current programs.

Josh Zander, PGA teaching Through her appointment as the Junior Advisor Chairman for professional at Stanford University the Junior Golf Association of Northern California, McGill- Golf Course and Presidio Golf O’Keefe is identifying, organizing and mentoring junior golfers Course, earned the 2015 NCPGA who are leaders in our Section. These exceptional juniors in Teacher of the Year Award for his turn will mentor the younger juniors. Lastly, she is coaching contributions to golf instruction at the facility, Section, and two PGA Junior League Teams, hosting a Drive, Chip, & Putt National level. qualifier, and running a U.S. Kids Local Tour.

The swing coach for the Stanford Women’s Golf Team and an accomplished instructor at his facilities, Zander has been Club Fitter of the Year teaching golf for more than 21 years. One of his biggest passions Paul Wyrybkowski, PGA is junior golf. He developed both the Junior Competition Clinic Silver Creek Valley to teach juniors to be well-rounded competitive golfers and Country Club the Junior After School Program to help kids with the skill development needed to take their games to a competitive level.

Zander has been recognized with numerous awards for his PGA Professional Paul teaching ability from Golf Magazine to Golf Digest and the Wyrybkowski of Silver Creek Valley NCPGA Section. He has shared his knowledge beyond the Country Club has earned the 2015 Section through more than 40 Golf Digest articles and 60 NCPGA Club Fitter of the Year instructional videos posted on ZanderGolfChannel.com and Award for his expertise in fitting YouTube. These have resulted in more than 2.6 million views. golfers with the proper equipment.

Zander’s goal is to pass on what many great teachers have Through individual appointments and clinics, Wyrybkowski fits passed on to him. As such, he prides himself on teaching golfers approximately 200 golfers per year. During the scheduled club of all levels from the beginner, to golf instructors and TOUR and ball fitting days at his facility, Wyrybkowski uses launch players. monitors to help players feel confident they are purchasing the proper clubs and balls after they see their numbers.

When members and guests are properly fitted, they see the Youth Player Development results in their shot performance, which helps improve their Award game. Feeling confident they were properly fitted leads to Shelley McGill-O’Keefe, PGA more equipment purchases from the player and word of Spring Creek Golf & mouth referrals. Country Club The best testament … Wyrybkowski receives numerous letters and emails from his clients weeks after their fittings, acknowledging how their performance has improved through Shelley McGill-O’Keefe, PGA his expertise in club fitting. director of Player Development at Spring Creek Golf & Country Club, has garnered the 2015 NCPGA Youth Player Development Award for her commitment to creating youth programs that are safe, innovative and fun.

McGill-O’Keefe has been building youth golf programs for more than 12 years, including the NorCal Elite Performance Golf Camp, partnering with Bill Johnson at Del Rio Country Club. The week-long camp mirrored the type of training she was exposed to as an athlete on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. The goal is to help a golfer and parents understand that a team can be assembled to help the athlete achieve pinnacle goals.

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Player Development Award tournament as a way to tie the PGA of America Patriot Day Will Robins, PGA initiative to the local Monterey County military community. It Empire Ranch Golf Course also served as a means for PGA Professionals to be leaders in the community for a cause that was not yet developed in the area.

Partnering with PGA Professional Pat Jones from Bayonet and Black Horse, the tournament realized one of its primary goals, Will Robins, PGA teaching allowing the military players to enjoy the entire tournament free professional at Empire Ranch of charge. Golf Course, is honored with the Player Development Award revolutionizing golf instruction by working with PGA instructors and Horton Smith Award coaches to help them successfully Tom Morton, PGA develop programs as well as build their business and customer Morton Golf and the Haggin base to grow the game of golf. Oaks Golf Complex Over the years, Robins has committed his time to building a player development business template and program for PGA and LPGA Professionals that demonstrates how to transition Tom Morton, PGA director of from selling their time to selling results. The Will Robins-based Player Performance for Morton training program is operating in PGA facilities in more than 20 Golf and the Haggin Oaks Golf U.S. states and in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Astonia and Complex, has garnered the the U.K. Horton Smith Award for his contributions to professional Robins hosts weekly webinars, giving fellow PGA members education for PGA Professionals. and coaches the tools to help them attain their own business and professional goals. He trains PGA Professionals on Morton has educated PGA Professionals through his role on how to create an adult coaching program that guarantees an numerous committees and boards in the Northern California improvement of 10 shots in 10 weeks. Section throughout his career. These positions include chairman of the NCPGA Junior Golf Committee, chairman of He openly shares his lesson plans and Junior Tour program with the NCPGA Player and Teacher Development Forum, NCPGA its unique colored hat advancement system so they can grow Education Committee, NCPGA Teaching Committee, The the game and expand their business faster. First Tee of Greater Sacramento Board Member, and president His programs are designed for adults, juniors, PE classes, of Morton Golf Foundation. scholarship education, and underprivileged families. All As chairman of the NCPGA Player and Teacher Development of his programs are based on scoring, rather than fixes or Forum for the past 17 years, Morton has managed this two-day complicating the game. Robins believes it is vital to keep the event, bringing in the nation’s top instructors to share their game simple and fun for player retention. knowledge with our team. Annual attendance has reached 325 PGA and LPGA Professionals and apprentices and other coaches.

Patriot Award Co-chairing the National PGA Player Development Eric Lippert, PGA Committee, he is tackling issues related to player development Pebble Beach Golf Links education both with the membership as a whole and with PGM Universities. Since 2011, Morton has created the content for videos for PGA education and PGA certification.

Eric Lippert, PGA head Believing that giving back is not only desirable, but the right professional at Pebble Beach thing to do, Morton has presented at many workshops and Golf Links is presented with the conferences from the local to national level. 2015 NCPGA Patriot Award for his commitment to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America.

In 2011, as the president of the Monterey Bay Area Chapter, Lippert created a Patriot Day Golf Tournament played on Memorial Day. In all, the tournament has contributed nearly $36,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation. He saw the

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Bill Strausbaugh Award Golf America Days, Section tournaments, as well as events Jeff Wilson, PGA hosted by Section members. Catta Verdera Country Club In addition to covering these topics, one of the best forms of her promotion of the game is by communicating to new and emerging golfers the importance of taking lessons and Jeff Wilson, PGA and general attending a clinic where they will get to know the local PGA manager at Catta Verdera Country Professional. Club, has earned the 2015 NCPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award for mentoring and inspiring PGA Golf Course Superintendent Professionals to become leaders in of the Year our industry. Matt Dillon Wilson has focused on facilitating and promoting the growth Granite Bay Golf Club of our professional body on both a structural level, through training and workshops, as well as on a personal level by influencing the development and careers through mentorship Matt Dillon of Granite Bay Golf and guidance. Club has received the 2015 Golf Early in his career, Wilson had three PGA Class A Professionals Course Superintendent of the as role models. Although each was very different, they Year Award for his expertise in all exemplified the core traits of honesty, integrity, and the maintenance, operations, and responsibility. He has used those leadership qualities to mentor management of golf courses. others and share learnings from both successful experiences Dillon has been a golf course superintendent, working in the and mistakes. Through this honesty, he has developed a Sacramento area for the past 35 years. In recent years, he has valuable rapport with the more than 50 PGA Professionals he been instrumental in developing and implementing water has mentored throughout his career, who have now become conservation strategies to help the golf industry as water outstanding leaders in the industry. becomes an increasingly monitored and scrutinized commodity Wilson strongly values “integrity” and does his best to demonstrate for golf courses. it in all facets of his work, whether it’s at a facility he manages or Through the Sacramento Golf Industry Task Force, he has through a community outreach program he supports. promoted water conservation for golf courses in Northern California and sought a seat at the table with water regulators to help promote environmental stewardship of all Northern Sports Media Person California golf courses. of the Year In also working with the San Juan Water District, the task force Susan Fornoff was able to show that Granite Bay’s water management strategies GottaGoGolf Magazine align with the district’s conservation mandates. These strategies help provide an alternate means of compliance in lieu of days of the week water restrictions for golf courses and large turf areas when trying to maintain fast and firm playing conditions. Susan Fornoff ofGottaGoGolf Magazine is presented with the 2015 NCPGA Sports Media Person of the Year Award for her support and coverage of local Golf Professionals and initiatives.

When the national golf publication Golf for Women closed its doors, it left an enormous gap for women readers who were passionate about the sport as well as those just taking up the game. To fill that gap, Fornoff created GottaGoGolf.com, the only national golf magazine for women. Today, the online publication has an audience of more than 120,000 readers.

During her tenure as a golf writer and columnist with the San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle, she covered a variety of topics relating to the NCPGA including new course openings, Play

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Merchandiser of the Year — Merchandiser of the Year — Private Public Brad Streza, PGA Evan Boone, PGA La Rinconada Country Club Poppy Hills Golf Course

Brad Streza, PGA 1st assistant Evan Boone, PGA Professional golf professional at La Rinconada at Poppy Hills Golf Course, has Country Club, is this year’s Private received the 2015 NCPGA Public Merchandiser of the Year. Merchandiser of the Year Award.

Being a small private club in Silicon Through 20 years in the business Valley requires La Rinconada and 10 years as a PGA head Country Club to be fresh, personal, forward-thinking, and professional and buyer, Boone’s merchandising philosophy especially creative in meeting and exceeding its membership’s has always focused on five main areas. First, to make sure he shopping experience expectations. This philosophy allows them has something for everyone – the low, middle, and high-end to create a comfortable and exciting shopping environment. shoppers. Next, to not only buy things he likes. Third, only buy Streza’s approach is simple – give them what they want at a quality products from trusted vendors. Fourth, price things price that is highly competitive. fairly for both you and your customer. And lastly, take care of the shop so that it looks clean, organized and easy to visit. The staff takes pride in its customer service and member relations. Active listening, teamwork, and being attentive to One of their most successful promotions is the “Antigua and members’ and guests’ needs allow La Rinconada to distinguish Legendary Poppy Hills Special.” It combines a jacket, polo their facility as THE place for anything that a golfer would want. shirt, and cap for $100. It appeals to many of the guests who are looking for an affordable yet nice piece to take home with Successful events include the Women’s Golf Club Spring Fling, them as a reminder of their time spent at Poppy Hills. the Men’s Fall Member-Member, and the Holiday Sip-n-Shop.

Merchandiser of the Year — Sales Representative Resort of the Year Marianne Zabbo, PGA Mike Snowden Pebble Beach Company Snowden Golf

Marianne Zabbo, PGA Mike Snowden of Snowden Professional at Pebble Beach Golf is the 2015 NCPGA Sales Company, is named the Resort Representative of the Year for his Merchandiser of the Year. service to NCPGA Professionals, their merchandising team Zabbo is responsible for nine members, and to the Section. of the 15 shops located on the property. The goal is to buy for a wide range of guests who Snowden believes the key ingredients to being a successful sales visit the resort, whether they are staying on the property or representative are “honesty, integrity, partnership, product visiting for a day. This includes everything from the unique to expertise and trust.” the traditional. Finding the right balance between the next big He has 28 years of experience in the golf industry. Since coming “must have” and those items that will have a long life on the to Northern California from Colorado in 1991, Snowden has shelves is critical. served 150 accounts from Fresno to the Oregon border and To encourage people to explore unfamiliar shops on the from the Monterey Peninsula to Reno. property, Zabbo organized a Holiday Open House “Shop Hop” Snowden develops a trusting relationship with PGA whereby guests were encouraged to visit all 10 of the shops in Professionals and buyers, providing a strong product knowledge The Lodge at Pebble Beach by getting a card punched by an elf and sense of humor. He is adept at being aware of the specific at each shop. The event was successful as 500 guests attended needs of the shop and the customers they serve, always and increased sales. striving to provide value and to help generate increased profits. Snowden supports PGA Professionals in distributing products at demo days, trunk shows and tournaments.

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Player of the Year Senior Player of the Year Jason Schmuhl, PGA Shawn McEntee, PGA Windsor Golf Club Chardonnay Golf Club

Jason Schmuhl, head golf For the third consecutive year, professional at Windsor Golf Chardonnay’s PGA Teaching Club, earns honors as the Player Professional Shawn McEntee is the of the Year for his exceptional Senior Player of the Year. tournament performance this year. McEntee competed in 12 senior Highlighted by a win at the events this year, tying for first place NCPGA Match Play Championship, Schmuhl’s strong at the Senior Pro-Pro 1, 2, and 3. He ended the year with a total performance across six events led to being the top point leader of 197.50 points. in the Section with 878 points. McEntee’s impressive career spans more than 30 years in In addition to 20 years of teaching experience, he has played competitive golf play and 25 years in golf instruction. His competitive golf since the age of eight. His golf resume is professional accomplishments are numerous and include the impressive with berths in numerous PGA TOUR events, 1999 NCPGA Player of the Year, 1995 NCPGA Merchandiser including the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, of the Year, and 1988 SCPGA Player of the Year. the Fry’s.com Open, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Reno-Tahoe Open, and the Barracuda Championship. What’s McEntee played in more than 30 PGA TOUR events, including more, Schmuhl has also earned entry into eight consecutive the 1989 and 1991 PGA Championship, and the 1992 US Open PGA Professional National Championships. at Pebble Beach. He is also a seven-time participant in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. With this award, Schmuhl is now a three-time NCPGA Player of the Year award recipient, having won previously in 2010 and 2008.

Super Senior Player of the Year Assistant Apprentice Player Glen Stubblefield, PGA of the Year Valley Springs, California Brian Thompson The Olympic Club PGA Life Member Glen Stubblefield of Valley Springs, PGA Apprentice Brian Thompson California is named the Super of The Olympic Club is the Senior Player of the Year. Assistant Apprentice Division With 174.75 points, Stubblefield Player of the Year. was the points leader after An active competitor, Thompson competing in 11 events, winning titles in four events including competed in 11 events throughout the Super Senior Pro-Pro 1, the Super Senior Match Play the season and tied for first place in the Assistant Apprentice Championship, Super Senior Pro-Pro 7, and the Super Senior Match Play Championship, the Assistant Apprentice Stroke Play Championship. Medal Play #5, and the Assistant Apprentice Two-Person Stubblefield has been a PGA Professional since 1976. Team Championship. Throughout the season, he earned an impressive 960.66 points.

He is a golf performance coach with a holistic approach to game improvement. According to Thompson, his entire golfing career has been centered around learning from the best, training to be the best, and coaching others to be at their best. After competing as part of the California State University Monterey Bay team, he spent a couple of years traveling the country playing on mini tours including Gateway, Hooters, and Web.com.

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2015 EVENTS – TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITION

NCPGA PRO-SERIES 1 NCPGA PRO-SERIES 4 & Match Play Qualifier Presented by Frys.com Open and Jackson Rancheria Presented by Frys.com Open Casino Resort Supported by PGA TOUR and Cutter & Buck Supported by PGA TOUR Contributed by SCNS Sports Foods (1st & 10th Tee Golf Energy Poppy Hills Golf Course (Par 71) – Pebble Beach, CA Bars) Host Professional – Cole Handley, PGA Yolo Fliers Club (Par 72) – Woodland, CA RAINED OUT Host Professional – Kurt Vogel, PGA Tim Pulley, PGA (Morgan Creek G&CC) 68 (-4) NCPGA PRO-SERIES 2/PRO-SCRATCH Presented by PGA TOUR NCPGA MOVERS, SHAKERS & MONEYMAKERS Contributed by SCNS Sports Foods (1st & 10th Tee Golf Energy Bars) Ruby Hill Golf Club (Par 72) – Pleasanton, CA Host Professional – Nigel Rouse, PGA Scott de Borba, PGA apprentice (Valley Hi CC) 69(-3) Sean King, PGA (Spring Creek GCC) 69(-3)

NCPGA PRO-SERIES 3 Presented by PGA TOUR Contributed by Bobby Jones Lake Merced Golf Club (Par 72) – Daly City, CA Host Professional – Matthew Crane, PGA David Solomon, PGA (Ruby Hill GC) 68 (-4)

NCPGA PRO-SCOTCH Presented by E-Z-GO and Capital Insurance Group Presented by Yamaha Golf Cars and Oakley Golf (CIG) Supported by PGA TOUR Diablo Country Club (Par 71) – Diablo, CA Contributed by Jacobsen Host Professional – Jason Walters, PGA Round Hill Country Club – Alamo, CA Scott de Borba, PGA apprentice (Valley Hi CC) Host Professional – Scott Ferreira, PGA Brian Thompson, PGA apprentice (Olympic Club) 67 (-4) Charlie Gibson, PGA, Cole Gibson, Wes Leith, Ken Thomas (Rocklin GC) 115 (-29) NCPGA CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 35TH CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Presented by Taylormade-adidas-Ashworth, Club Car and AMA Presented by National Car Rental and Eldorado Resort Casino Supported by PGA TOUR and Garmany Golf & Travel Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses (Par 72) – Seaside, CA Supported by Titleist/FootJoy, ILT Golf Vacations and Hole-in- Host Professional – Pat Jones, PGA One U.S.A. Rodney Wilson, PGA and Mitch Lowe, PGA (Eagle Ridge GC) Old Greenwood & The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing (Par 72) – 135 (-9) Truckee, CA Host Professional – Travis Alley, PGA Overall Champions: Tim Loustalot, PGA and Brian Ruiz (DeLaveaga GC) 135 (-9)

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NCPGA MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Advancing to 49th PGA Professional National Championship: Mitch Lowe, PGA (Harding Park GC), Ray Otis, PGA (CordeValle), Brian Glosser, PGA (Round Hill CC), Dave Carr, PGA (Teal Bend GC)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Presented by NCPGA and NCGA Bayonet Golf Course (Par 72) – Seaside, CA Host Professional – Pat Jones, PGA Champion: Xander Schauffele 204 (-12) Top Amateur: Daniel Semmler (Belmont, CA) 208 (-1) Top NCPGA Professional: Jason Schmuhl, PGA (Windsor GC) Top PGA Apprentice: Brian Thompson (The Olympic Club)

PRO-PRESIDENT CHAMPIONSHIP Presented by OMEGA and Frys.com Open Presented by National Car Rental, Club Car and Supported by GolfMDs.com, Sterling Cut Glass, PGA TOUR Antigua and Greg Norman/Dunning Golf Supported by PGA TOUR Pebble Beach Golf Links (Par 72) – Pebble Beach, CA Pasatiempo Golf Club (Par 70) – Santa Cruz, CA Host Professional – Chuck Dunbar, PGA Host Professional – Ken Woods, PGA Jason Schmuhl, PGA (Windsor GC) def. Joe Moulton, PGA RAINED OUT (Morgan Creek G&CC) 20 holes Semifinal Round Matches: Cypress Point Club (Par 72) – Pebble Beach, CA ASSISTANT APPRENTICE DIVISION Host Professional – Casey Reamer, PGA Third & Quarterfinal Round Matches: Bayonet Golf Course (Par AA MEDAL PLAY 1 72) – Seaside, CA Presented by Global Tour Golf Host Professional – Pat Jones, PGA First & Second Round Matches: Almaden Country Club (Par 71) Sequoyah Country Club (Par 70) – Oakland, CA – San Jose, CA Host Professional – Brandon Hueneke, PGA Host Professional – Matt Mores, PGA Chris Galvin, PGA apprentice (Sierra View CC) 69 (-1)

4-PRO SCRAMBLE AA MEDAL PLAY 2 & MPQ Presented by Eldorado Resort Casino and Club Car Presented by Global Tour Golf Supported by PGA TOUR Spring Creek Golf & Country Club (Par 72) – Ripon, CA Contributed by Evolve Golf & Carr Golf Travel Host Professional – Shea Rollins, PGA Somersett Country Club (Par 72) – Reno, NV Steve Watanabe, PGA (The Bridges GC) 68 (-4) Host Professional – Stuart Smith, PGA Steve Watanabe Jr., PGA (Bridges GC), Scott de Borba, PGA AA MEDAL PLAY 3 apprentice (Valley Hi CC), Tim Sands, PGA (Brookside CC), Presented by Global Tour Golf Ryan Lancaster, PGA (Copper River CC) 52 (-20) Napa Valley Country Club (Par 71) – Napa, CA Host Professional – Luke Syverson, PGA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Steve Watanabe, PGA (The Bridges GC) 66 (-6) PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AA MEDAL PLAY 4 & PRO SCRATCH PRO-AM Presented by Club Car, Presented by Global Tour Golf and Titleist/Foot Joy Mercedes-Benz and OMEGA Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Par 72) – Half Moon Bay, CA Supported by Titleist/FootJoy, Host Professional – Bill Troyanoski, PGA Nike Golf, TaylorMade-adidas, Scott de Borba, PGA apprentice (Valley Hi CC) 71 (-1) Ashworth Golf & PGA TOUR Tim Pulley, PGA (Morgan Creek G&CC) and Juan Gonzalez 66 Local Sponsor: ILT Golf Vacations (-6) Winchester Country Club (Par 72) Meadow Vista, CA Host Professional – Geoff Podgorny, PGA David Solomon, PGA 212 (-4)

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NATIONAL CAR RENTAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR DIVISION Presented by National Car Rental and ILT Golf Vacations SENIOR PRO-PRO 1 Valley Hi Country Club (Par 72) – Elk Grove, CA Presented by Club Car Host Professional – Bing Bingham, PGA Rancho Murieta Country Club (Par 72) – Rancho Murieta, CA Jared Becher, PGA apprentice (Washoe County GC) 139 (-5) Host Professional – Arne Billingsley, PGA Shawn McEntee, PGA (Chardonnay GC), Charlie Gibson, PGA AA MEDAL PLAY 5 (Morgan Creek G&CC) 69 (-3) Presented by Global Tour Golf and Mizuno Super Senior: Glen Stubblefield, PGA (Spring Creek G&CC) 69 (-3) Sierra View Country Club (72) – Roseville, CA Host Professional – Jim Salazar, PGA SENIOR PRO-PRO 2 Brian Thompson, PGA apprentice (The Olympic Club) Presented by Club Car Scott de Borba, PGA apprentice (Valley Hi CC) 68 (-4) Supported by Golf Pride Tracy Golf & Country Club (Par 72) – Tracy, CA AA MATCH PLAY Host Professional – Chris Bitticks, PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Shawn McEntee, PGA (Chardonnay GC), Dan Jetter, PGA Presented by Global Tour (Spring Valley GC) 72 (E) Golf Super Senior: Chris Bitticks, PGA (Tracy G&CC) 73 (+1) The Preserve (Par 72) – Carmel, CA Host Professional – John Pietro, SENIOR PRO-PRO 3 PGA Presented by Club Car Champion: Brian Thompson, Supported by Golf Pride PGA apprentice (The Olympic Sequoyah Country Club (Par 70) – Oakland, CA Club) Host Professional – Brandon Hueneke, PGA Semi-Finals: Tehama GC (Par 72) Shawn McEntee, PGA (Chardonnay GC), Dana Jetter, PGA – Carmel, CA (Spring Valley GC) 70 (E) Host Professional – Rick Super Senior: Glen Stubblefield, PGA (Spring Creek G&CC) 76 (+6) Leibovich, PGA Rounds 1&2: Corral de Tierra Country Club (Par 72) – Corral de SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR PRO-PRO 4 & MPQ Tierra, CA Presented by Club Car Host Professional – Gerry Greenfield, PGA Supported by Golf Pride AA TWO-PERSON CHAMPIONSHIP Spring Creek Golf & Country Club (Par 72) – Ripon, CA Host Professional – Shea Rollins, PGA Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (Par 71) – Palo Alto, CA Rodney Wilson, PGA (Eagle Ridge GC) 68 (-4) Host Professional – Mark Sivara, PGA Super Senior: Bing Bingham, PGA (Valley Hi CC ), Rod Souza, Steve Watanabe, PGA (The Bridges GC) PGA (Stockton G&CC) 74 (+2) Scott de Borba, PGA apprentice (Valley Hi CC) 125 (-17)

SENIOR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Presented by Capital Insurance Group Local Sponsor: Golf Insurance Services Spring Creek Golf & Country Club (Par 72) – Ripon, CA Host Professional – Shea Rollins, PGA Shawn Kelly, PGA (The Ridge GC) def. John Grund, PGA (Peacock Gap GC) 2&1

SENIOR PRO-PRO 5 & SUPER SENIOR MPQ Presented by Club Car Supported by Golf Pride Saddle Creek Golf Course – Copperopolis, CA Host Professional – Tyler Jones, PGA Tim Huber, PGA (Riverview GC) 66 (-6) Super Senior: Larry Babica, PGA (Redding, CA) 67 (-5)

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SENIOR/JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA Presented by Eldorado Resort Casino PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Supported by Golf Pride Almaden Country Club (Par 71) – San Jose, CA Host Professional – Matt Mores, PGA Dave Carr, PGA (Teal Bend GC), Shawn McEntee, PGA (Chardonnay GC) 123 (-21)

SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR PRO-PRO 7 Presented by Club Car Local Presenter: Golf Insurance Services Chardonnay Golf Club (Par 72) – Napa, CA Host Professional – Roger Billings, PGA Shawn Kelly, PGA (The Ridge GC) 64 (-8) Super Senior: Glen Stubblefield, PGA (Spring Creek G&CC) 70 (-2)

SUPER SENIOR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Supported by Southworth Development and Mercedes-Benz Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course (Par 70) – Groveland, CA Local Presenting Sponsor: Golf Insurance Services and Capital Host Professional – Mike Cook, PGA Insurance Group Super Senior Champion: Glen Stubblefield, PGA (Spring Creek Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Par 72) – Half Moon Bay, CA G&CC) 135 (-5) Host Professional – Bill Troyanoski, PGA Legends Division: Raul Quezada, PGA (Copper River CC) 164 Rodney Wilson, PGA (Sunnyvale GC) 138 (-6) (+24) Advancing to the Senior PGA Professional National Championship: Mick Soli, PGA (Mariners Point SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR PRO-PRO 8 GC), Shawn McEntee, PGA (Chardonnay GC), Jeff Presented by Club Car Brehaut, PGA (Sharon Heights G&CC), Kenny Collins, PGA (Visalia CC), Stuart Smith, PGA (Somersett Old Greenwood (Par 72) – Truckee, CA CC), Mike Cook, PGA (Pine Mountain Lake GC) Host Professional – Travis Alley, PGA Mike Cook, PGA (Pine Mountain Lake GC), Charlie Gibson, SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR PRO-PRO 9 PGA (Morgan Creek G&CC) 74 (+2) Presented by Club Car and Eldorado Resort Casino Super Senior: No players Morgan Creek Golf Club (Par 72) – Roseville, CA SENIOR NORTH/SOUTH CHALLENGE CUP MATCHES Host Professional – Joe Moulton, PGA Mike Cook, PGA (Pine Mountain Lake GC) & Tim Huber, PGA Rancho Maria Golf Club (Par 72) – Santa Maria, CA (River Park Golf Center) 72 (E) Host Professionals – Jack O’Keefe, PGA & Michael O’Keefe, PGA Super Senior: Glen Stubblefield, PGA (Spring Creek CC) 72 (E) NCPGA Team: Shawn McEntee (Chardonnay GC), Mitch Thomas (Morgan Creek G&CC), Ed Lethe (Riverbend GC), SENIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN Mike Paul (Washoe County GC), Terry Myers (Almaden G&CC), Ric Burgess (Colusa CC), Glen Stubblefield (Spring Creek El Macero Country Club (Par 72) – Davis, CA G&CC), John Snopkowski (Santa Teresa GC), David DeLong Host Professional – Bruce Summerhays, PGA (Boundary Oak GC), Rick Jetter (Spring Valley GC), John Grund Overall Champion: Bob Niger (Sacramento, CA) 138 (-6) (McInnis Park GC), Larry Babica (Redding, CA), Chris Bitticks Super Senior: Larry Babica, PGA (Redding, CA) 141 (-3) (Tracy G&CC), Gerry Greenfield (Corral de Tierra GC), Kenny Low Amateur: Dennis Donohue (Roseville, CA) 150 (+6) Collins (Visalia CC), Mike Cook (Pine Mountain Lake GC), Nate Pomeroy (Peachtree G&CC), Raul Quezada (Merced, CA), Rick Rhoads (Lemoore GC), Joe Vavra (Richmond CC), Al Weinhold (American Golf Corp), Rod Souza (Stockton G&CC, Dana Jetter (Spring Valley GC), Fred Elliott (Hidden Valley CC) Final Results: SCPGA – 16 / NCPGA – 20

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CUP MATCHES 2015 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CUP TEAMS

NCPGA/NCGA HANNAH-WEHRMAN CUP MATCHES

Presented by Nike Golf Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course Presented by Greg Norman/Dunning Golf Host Professional – Brant Wilson, PGA Poppy Hills Golf Course (Par 71) – Pebble Beach, CA 2015 Cup Team: Co-Captains Dede Moriarty (Presidio GC) & Host Professional – Bradley Schupe, PGA Wendy Stuart (Quail Lodge GC), Trish Hinze (Tilden Park GC), 2015 Cup Team: Captain Tracy Stansberry (Sequoyah CC), Shannon Donlon (Stanford GC), Darcy Milligan (Bayonet & Co-Captain Don Winter (Castlewood CC), Dave Carr (Teal Bend Black Horse GC), Katherine Marren (Quail Lodge GC), Shelley GC), Jason Schmuhl (Windsor GC), Joe Moulton (Morgan Creek McGill-O’Keefe (Spring Creek G&CC), Carol Gossett (Shoreline G&CC), Mitch Lowe (TPC Harding Park), Bruce Summerhays GC), Robyn Bradford (Mountain Course at Incline Village), (El Macero CC), Stuart Smith (Somersett CC), Brian Glosser Heather LeMaster (Granite Bay CC), Candice Nishimura (Palo (PGA Learning Center), Tim Pulley (Morgan Creek G&CC), Joe Alto Municipal GC), Paula Olsen (Crow Canyon CC), Nancy Dolby (Palo Alto G&CC), Michael Duncan (Pebble Beach GL) Maul (NCPGA) NCPGA – 10 / NCGA – 10 Professionals – 8 / Amateurs (WGANC/PWGA) – 16

NCPGA/NCGA STAEDLER-JETTER CUP MATCHES NCPGA/SCPGA ASSISTANT APPRENTICE NORTH/ SOUTH CUP MATCHES

Presented by Greg Norman/Dunning Golf Hunters Ranch Golf Course (Par 72) – San Luis Obispo, CA Host Professional – Dave Lewis, PGA 2015 Cup Team: Brian Thompson (The Olympic Club), Christopher Galvin (Sierra View CC), Zack King (Lone Tree GC), Blake Bertrand (Antioch, CA), Kyle Brannan (Cameron Park CC), John Crater (Corral de Tierra CC), Joe Moulton (Morgan Creek G&CC), Bryan O’Malley (Davis GC), Lewis Pattullo (Meadow Club), David Solomon (Ruby Hill GC), Drazen Trkulja (Diamond Oaks GC) NCPGA – 13 / SCPGA – 11

Presented by Greg Norman/Dunning Golf PGA CALIFORNIA CUP Poppy Hills Golf Course (Par 71) – Pebble Beach, CA Presented by Linksoul Host Professional – Bradley Schupe, PGA Bayonet Golf Course (Par 72) – Seaside CA 2015 Cup Team: Captain Paul Wilcox, Shawn McEntee (Chardonnay Host Professional – Pat Jones, PGA GC), Mike Cook (Pine Mountain Lake G&CC), Shawn Kelly (The 2015 PGA California Cup Team: Co-Captains: Cameron MacGregor Ridge GC), Michael Paul (Washoe County GC), Charlie Gibson (PGA Staff) & Pat Jones (Bayonet GC), Jason Schmuhl (Windsor (Morgan Creek G&CC), Scott Hoyt (Pasatiempo GC), John Grund GC), David Solomon (Ruby Hill GC), Dave Carr (Teal Bend (Peacock Gap GC), Dana Jetter (Spring Valley GC), Tim Huber GC), Michael Duncan (Pebble Beach GL), Joe Moulton (Morgan (River Park GC), Don Thames (Rancho Murieta GC) Creek G&CC), Bruce Summerhays (El Macero CC), Stuart Smith Super Seniors: Larry Babica (Redding, CA), Glen Stubblefield (Somersett CC), Mitch Lowe (Harding Park GC) (Spring Creek G&CC), Chris Bitticks (Tracy G&CC), Rod Souza 1 1 NCPGA – 7 /2 / SCPGA – 4 /2 (Stockton G&CC) NCPGA – 15 / NCGA – 13

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Governance Meetings Semi-Annual Meeting The NCPGA Semi-Annual Meeting was held on June 28, 2015 Award recipients and guests, industry representatives and fellow at the Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada. The event was professionals gathered to honor the 2015 Special Award recipients presented by the Eldorado Resort Casino, ILT Golf Vacations, on December 6. President Stansberry welcomed the attendees, and Oakley, Supporting Sponsors Ahead & AMA Golf and and Awards Chairman Mark Naylor along with Award Committee Contributing Partners Golf Scorecards, Inc. Minutes from the Members Greg Raleigh and Scott Prenez presented plaques to 2014 NCPGA Annual Meeting held in December 2014 at Silver the recipients. Creek Valley Country Club were approved. On December 7, more than 180 PGA Professionals and Section Officers Tracy Stansberry and Bill Troyanoski as well as apprentices gathered for the 2015 NCPGA Annual Meeting. Past Executive Director & COO Chris Thomas provided executive presidents of the Section and board members were recognized reports. In addition, new graduates of the PGA PGM Program along with members who achieved life member, quarter century throughout the year were recognized. The NCPGA Board of and half century status of the PGA. Directors presented an official approval to grant an Honorary Minutes from the 2015 Semi-Annual Meeting held in June at PGA Membership to Danny Brace for his contribution to the the Eldorado Resort Casino were approved. Section officers NCPGA Section by way of professional legal services. Stansberry and Troyanoski as well as Executive Director & COO NCPGA Sponsor Tyler Flake of ILT Golf Vacations provided Thomas provided executive reports. In addition, new graduates an overview of the benefits of member group travel for PGA of the PGA PGM Program throughout the year were recognized. Professionals and the various travel opportunities available. Past NCPGA President John Hughes was honored for his service to the NCPGA Section. Special Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting NCPGA Foundation President Len Dumas shared information The NCPGA Special Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting about how PGA Professionals can use the NCPGA Foundation, were held on December 6-7, 2015 at Round Hill Country Club in focusing on the different fundraisers available. Dumas swore Alamo, California. The two-day event was presented by E-Z- in new Directors Dennis Tuhn, Jim Kepler, Paul Wilcox, Jessie GO, Cleveland/Srixon, and CIG, by Supporting Sponsors PGA Walker, and Secretary Dede Moriarty. National Resort and Spa, and by Contributing Partners the Northern California Golf Representatives Association (NCGRA) Upon adjournment of the meeting, an education seminar was and Hole-In-One, USA. held, led by Anna Liotta on the topic of Generational Codes.

Education and Self Improvement

NCPGA Player & Teacher T3: Teachers Teaching Teachers Development Forum In 2015, two seminars were held due to the support of presenting The 18th Annual NCPGA Player and Teacher Development sponsor Cobra-Puma Golf and Game Golf. The first of the series Forum was held January 5-6, 2015 at Jackson Rancheria Casino was held in May at Del Rio Country Club and featured Nor Cal Hotel in Jackson, California. The event was proudly presented PGA Professionals Bill Johnson and Shelley McGill-O’Keefe. The by Nike Golf and supported by MobiCoach, Game Golf, and final seminar of the series was held in September at Haggin Oaks GolfMDs.com. The event was attended by more than 180 golf Golf Complex and featured Henry Brunton, PGA Canada Master professionals. Mike Adams, PGA, Mike O’Donnell, PGA, Henry Professional. Both seminars focused on hands-on learning, weaving Brunton, PGA Canada, 2014 NCPGA Teacher of the Year Eric live lessons into the seminar as well as sharing philosophy. Jones, PGA, and Buddy Biancalana presented. What Makes Generations Tick and NCGRA Show Mini-Seminars What Ticks Them Off! In a joint effort between the NCPGA and the NCGRA, two mini- The NCPGA Annual Meeting Education session featured guest seminars were held in conjunction with the NCGRA Golf Rep speaker Anna Liotta, author/speaker/consultant. Liotta is an Show in February 2015. A Business Culture Education Seminar, led expert for the Generational Institute on the characteristics by Ken Morton Sr., provided insight on training and how to create of four distinct classes of generations: Traditionalists, Baby a strong team. The Social Media Marketing Panel led by several Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials (Gen-Y). The seminar experts from Haggin Oaks Golf Complex and Moderator Ken focused on understanding the way that the different generations Morton Sr. provided insight through best practices. communicate, process information, and respond in the workplace and social settings.

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Special Awards Communications ALWAYS DRIVEN Committee Committee

Mark Naylor, PGA Ed Winiecki, PGA Chairman, Special Chairman, Awards Committee, Communications/Public Crow Canyon Country Relations Committee, Club San Jose Country Club

The Special Awards Committee I would like to thank the committee consists of a representative from members for their work and each of the six Northern California participation this year: Mike Dowd, PGA Section’s Chapters: John Vest – Bay Area, Rob Hayes – John Creaney, Johnny Eusebio, Jody Dartez, Mike Spiller, Eric Monterey Bay Area, Ted Mattila – North Coast, Scott Prenez – Jones, Kevin Earl and all the support from our Staff liaisons— North State, Joe Wisocki – San Joaquin Valley and Greg Raleigh Nancy Maul and Maura Connor. Also, I would like to say thank – Sierra Nevada Chapter. you to our past employee and committee member who made great The mission of the Northern California PGA Section strides to help the Section and the committee get to where we are Special Awards Committee is to ascertain the absolute most today—thank you Jennifer Noel. deserving recipient in each of the annually awarded categories. The NCPGA Web Dashboard has seen a significant increase in This is accomplished by an enthusiastic commitment from unique visitors based on the total page views. The committee also each committee member who is afforded the responsibility has seen an average click rate increase of 6% and an increased of identifying and recognizing his/her peers as being the open rate of 313 compared to last year of 287. The e.Quip.u news exceptional choice. has been a big part of this change with new and exciting topics Promotion of the awards process occurred through the Section that are based around the kinds of information our members are communications vehicles as well as through Chapter outreach looking for. Some of the target areas are the “Top 10” What You via committee representatives. Committee members were Need to Know, Best Practices, Employment News and Info, and tasked with soliciting nominations within their Chapter and Player Development. We have also capitalized on integrating serving as the primary contact for awards activities within the our sponsors more by displaying them prominently at the top of Chapter. Throughout the year, committee members participate each of our e.Quip.u announcements. This has helped us to show in numerous meetings, and spend many hours reviewing future prospective sponsors another great value we can add to their nominations in an effort to select the best and most qualified companies when they partner with the Section. recipients for NCPGA Special Awards. The committee continually looks for ways to increase the communications and consistency between the different committees There were a total of 63 nominations across all categories and especially the Chapters. This look and feel on the website has for 2015. The committee met six times throughout the year, streamlined the look and synergy of our Chapters and will continue including a final face-to-face meeting held in conjunction with to bring more interest and information coming through and from the NCPGA Semi-Annual Meeting, to determine the awards the Chapter Boards. Thank you to the Chapter Presidents for your recipients. All nominees were contacted and encouraged to leadership and helping to keep your information current so now the participate in the coming year’s Special Awards Program. The Section Staff can keep the Chapters up to date with all the latest 2015 Special Awards Program culminated with the NCPGA results and upcoming events. Please send us your Best Practices to Special Awards Ceremony held at Round Hill Country Club. earn an MSR and to be highlighted in upcoming Section News. If This was a special evening for the award recipients and an you or someone you know has an interest in being on the committee opportunity for other Section PGA Professionals to pay tribute just give me or the Section office a call to find out more information to the winners and learn from the best. about being a Committee member. I’d like to encourage you to participate in the 2016 Special 2016 will be a big year for the PGA and the Communications and Awards Program by supporting a candidate or considering Public Relations Committee, as it is dedicated to highlighting the a nomination for yourself. Please feel free to reach out to a 100th Anniversary of our Association to the public and showcasing member of the Special Awards Committee should you have more of our PGA Professionals and growth of the game to get as questions about the program. many people as we can playing and celebrating golf. Lastly, please take a few minutes to go on the Section website and download our Partner Directory. These are our sponsors and business partners and if you are not currently using any of them as your preferred vendors, please do so to grow your business and to keep our Section’s partner ties strong and growing.

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Education Oaks Complex featuring Henry Brunton sponsored by Cobra Committee Puma Golf. Extremely well received with 31 attendees. December: Anna Liotta led “Understanding the Millennial Generation” Dede Moriarty, PGA Planned 2016 events include: Co-Chairman, NCPGA January: Player Teacher Development Forum – Claude Harmon, Education Committee, Robert Bjork, Martin Chuck Presidio Golf Course & March: Player Development Workshop featuring Mike O’Donnell Lake Merced Golf Club April: NCPGA Teaching Competition (New) May: T3 @ Chardonnay – Teachers TBA September: Pro 2 Pro – Hospitality, Leadership & Growing Your Business We continue to work to provide inspirational and purposeful education. Gus Jones, PGA Co-Chairman, NCPGA Education Committee, Martis Camp Club Apprentice Committee Members: Mentoring Ben Alexander, Ted Mattila, Eric Pollard, Kevin Earl, Scott Prenez, Tom Morton, Jeff Palmer, Ward Sutton, Bill Troyanoski Committee with Staff Liaison Marshall Cusey

In 2015 the Education Committee worked to provide NCPGA Ward Sutton, PGA MP members with variety in education that was designed to help Chairman, NCPGA us all become the MVPs of our facilities. The committee Apprentice Mentoring structure changed with two members leaving the committee for Committee, Hidden family or work reasons. Bill Troyanoski accepted a call to join Valley Country Club the committee. Five conference call meetings were held, every other month. In those calls we endeavored to balance locations for seminars to have them within the boundaries of as many The mission of the NCPGA Apprentice Mentoring Committee Chapters as possible. A December meeting was held to solidify is to mentor, coach and support PGA apprentices and the 2016 calendar and to work on a new proposal. supervisors with PGA PGM progress. The 2015 NCPGA Apprentice Mentoring Committee consisted of Chairman Ward 2015 NCPGA Education offerings were as follows: Sutton (Hidden Valley CC) Sierra Nevada Chapter, John Vest January: Player Teacher Development Forum was again a huge (Castlewood CC) Bay Area Chapter, William Karnofsky (San success with more than 180 professionals attending at the Geronimo GC) Bay Area Chapter, Ben Alexander (Bayonet Jackson Rancheria, which turned out to be an excellent venue. & Black Horse GC) Monterey Bay Area Chapter, DJ Milligan The roster of speakers was excellent, featuring Henry Brunton (Bayonet & Black Horse GC) Monterey Bay Area Chapter, and Mike O’Donnell. Robert Delgado (Catta Verdera CC) North State Chapter, Doug Hanson (Turlock G&CC) San Joaquin Chapter and Joe Wisocki February: NCGRA Show. Two one-hour presentations including (Turlock G&CC) San Joaquin Chapter. one from Ken Morton Sr. on “Business Culture” drew solid In 2015, the committee focused on establishing Section and attendance. 20+ attendees each. Chapter scholarship fundraising programs, offering playing May: “Teachers Teaching Teachers” seminar at Del Rio CC ability test support and the addition of Apprentice Corner featuring Bill Johnson & Shelley McGill-O’Keefe, sponsored by on ncpgalinks.com as a resource for both apprentices and Cobra Puma Golf. 43 attendees. supervisors. Additionally, the committee communicated via email September: NCGRA Show. Two one-hour seminars including and mail to both apprentices and supervisors offering support, “How to Conduct an Exceptional Demo Day” and “Ways to presented at the Section Semi-Annual Meeting, established Think Differently and Drive Revenue to Your Facility.” 12-16 plans to present at Chapter educational opportunities in 2016 attendees each. and proposed National Resolutions to the NCPGA Board of Directors to strengthen the PGM Program with the hopes of September: “Teachers Teaching Teachers” seminar at Haggin increasing the success rate of PGA apprentices.

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Junior Golf The committee met again on May 7th at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. The purpose of this meeting was to define a Golf Committee in Schools program. The committee determined that a Golf in Schools program was just the first step of the learning or junior golf life cycle. The committee drafted a Junior Golf Roadmap that identified Golf in Schools as the initial introduction point and tracked the progression of the junior golfers’ growth through Bill Troyanoski, PGA MP four levels – Introduction, Recreation, Engaged, and Committed. Chairman, Junior Golf Committee, The committee met on June 11th at NCPGA headquarters to Half Moon Bay Golf Links define Level 1, or, what the Golf in Schools program would look like. A model was created by the committee that targets ages 5 to 8 for a program that includes two sessions a week for up to 40 minutes over an eight-week period. The committee is planning to Committee Members: hold focus group meetings throughout the section to gain more insight on the mechanics of the program from PGA members. Bill Troyanoski, Committee Chair Ryan Rhodes, Monterey Peninsula CC Mr. George Maxe and Ms. April Kenyon from the The First Tee Shelley McGill-O’Keefe, Spring Creek Country Club organization met with the Junior Golf Committee at NCPGA Jim Collins, San Ramon Golf Club headquarters on June 26th. The group reviewed programming Don Leone, Coyote Creek GC offered by The First Tee organization and discussed the lifecycle Anthony Maestrini, Half Moon Bay Golf Links of junior golf. The group explored potential cross promotion of Marshall Cusey, Director Player Development, NCPGA a Golf in Schools program and after-school programs offered Chris Thomas, Executive Director, NCPGA by the The First Tee and current and future PGA after- school programs for juniors. Included in the discussion was Committee Objectives: the formation of a junior golf website that contains various opportunities for juniors who wish to continue along the junior Create a comprehensive roadmap for junior golfers golf Life Cycle after the initial Golf in Schools program. throughout the NCPGA that begins with introduction in our schools through college graduation. At the suggestion of the Junior Golf Committee, the NCPGA Initiate a Golf in Schools program that links to after-school sent out a survey to the membership requesting feedback on programs taught by PGA Professionals. current programming in place for Golf in Schools and after- Promote PGA of America Junior Player Development school programs. programs. Based on the survey data, the recommendation would be to 2015 Overview: speak with those currently involved in Golf in Schools programs to gather additional information specific to their experience The committee met by phone on February 20th to discuss cur- with Golf in Schools programs. rent junior programs available to Northern California juniors. As a result of the meeting, the committee felt the first goal of the committee is to promote current PGA sponsored programs, Next Steps: Drive Pitch and Putt, Junior Golf League and the PGA Sports Academy. Several opportunities were discussed including webi- 1. Create focus groups between public and private golf school nars and seminars to help educate PGA Professionals on these program survey respondents to gather deeper data. successful programs. 2. Contact charter school survey respondents. The committee met again on March 20th, 2015 at the Four 3. The committee met again in December to: Seasons Hotel to discuss the state of the PGA Junior Golf a) Build out a 2016 action plan and programs in Northern California and form a vision and goal for b) Develop a Golf in Schools curriculum draft for committee committee efforts over the next two years. Enrollment for PGA review and evaluation. Junior League concludes April 1st – so the committee felt the The committee met in December to discuss the 2016 calendar, best time to push out education for this program would be Q4 update the business plan, and set critical success factors/ 2015. The conversation shifted to growing junior golf and Golf benchmarks for 2016. The committee also discussed a in Schools surfaced as a significant opportunity to introduce transition plan for the current committee chair as the current golf to juniors. The committee also made it a priority to trace chair’s service term has been completed. The current chair opportunities for junior golfers beginning from age 5 and con- will continue for an additional year while concurrently a new tinuing to age 21. The committee was expanded to include Jim chair will be selected by President Stansberry to shadow the Collins and Shelley McGill-O’Keefe who both have extensive incumbent and assume full responsibilities as chair and leader experience in after-school programs and in-school programs. of the Junior Golf Committee in 2017.

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Player WGANC Executive Director Eva Monisteri on a future call and coordinating future efforts with the Junior Golf Committee to Development help maximize impact. Cusey said he would find PGM University Committee women enrolled and graduating as well as the current actual per- centage of members of the PGA that were women and report back at the next meeting. It was discussed that focus groups could be Mike Dowd, PGA formed and having a representative from each Chapter reach out Chairman, Player to local schools would be the best plan to take the first steps. The Development final meeting of the year had to be cancelled. Committee, Oakdale Golf & Country Club Nominations The NCPGA Growth of the Game & Elections Committee met via conference call on March 13th, May 1st, and July 10th. The committee members for 2015 were Marshall Cusey, Committee Mike Dowd (chair), Greg Wenzel, Dave Rider, Phil Green, Bill Troyanoski, and Kurt Vogel. Len Dumas, PGA During the year’s first meeting the expectations from the Board Chairman & Honorary of Directors and the goals of the committee for the year were President, NCPGA discussed. It was determined that the committee would focus Contra Costa Country on 3-4 core programs to establish some traction in key areas. Club The primary programs would be PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip & Putt, and Get Golf Ready. Cusey had been meeting with NCPGA Professionals both at individual and Chapter meetings Three Director-at-Large seats are available for the 2016 Board to collect success stories with these initiatives. Bill Troyanoski of Directors, and the remaining term of the Director elected to discussed his mentoring program with the Boys and Girls Club the Secretary position. The terms ending are: while Phil Green, Brant Wilson, Greg Wenzel, and Dave Rider shared successful junior golf programs at their respective clubs Bob Caldwell, PGA; Jim Kepler, PGA, and Dennis Tuhn, PGA. that had experienced growth. It was decided that women’s programs were important to discuss in future meetings. Mike The following candidates were nominated by the NCPGA Dowd later sent each member a published article entitled, “What membership to serve on the 2016 Board of Directors: Women Want” that he wrote. Jim Kepler, PGA (Incumbent), A-13 Eagle Valley GC In the year’s second meeting the committee got an update from Dennis Tuhn, PGA (Incumbent), A-1 San Jose Municipal Cusey about Drive, Chip & Putt, the results from Augusta Nation- GC al, and statistics about the number of facilities (13) and partici- Gary Monisteri, PGA, A-6 Links at Mariners Point pants (1,214) we had across the Section. Cusey also updated the Jessie Walker, PGA, A-13 Cypress Lakes GC committee on the PGA Junior League, reporting a 120% increase Scott Stubbs, PGA, A-4 Visalia CC from 2014 to 2015. The balance of the meeting focused on wom- Paul Wilcox, PGA, LMA en’s participation in the game. Ideas were brought up to reach out to women’s college golf teams, the AJGA, EWGA, FCWT, and The successful nominees were Jim Kepler, PGA; Dennis Tuhn, other allied associations to educate them on the PGA profession PGA; and Paul Wilcox, PGA. Congratulations to our nominees and the potential career opportunities in the golf business. It was and welcome back to the NCPGA Board of Directors. suggested that the committee reach out to some of the ladies in Additionally, due to the 2015 election for the position of the Women’s Division including Dede Moriarty, Kathy Dias, and Section Secretary, another vacany existed for Director-at- Shelley McGill-O’Keefe to have them join the next meeting. Large. The position was filled by Jessie Walker, PGA, the On the third and final meeting of the year, Dede Moriarty and nominee with the next highest vote total. This process ensures Kathy Dias offered their insight. Cusey started by recapping the compliance with the Bylaws of the Northern California Section Semi-Annual Meeting in Reno and Golf Web App was introduced of the PGA of America. as a pursuit to player development. Cusey provided updates on Of the 839 professionals eligible to vote, 130 ballots were cast. Drive, Chip & Putt continued growth and discussed sending posters to golf facilities for promotion. The primary discussion Election results were announced at the 2015 Annual Meeting centered on the Women’s Golf Initiative and a potential awareness of the membership, held on December 7, 2015, at Round Hill campaign. It was agreed that reaching out to women’s golf coaches Country Club. and teams to educate them on the opportunities in the industry would be a good first step. There was discussion about the San Many thanks to our candidates for their desire to serve the Francisco Mayor’s Women’s Golf Council, the possibility of having membership of the NCPGA.

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Tournament Committee

Shawn Kelly, PGA Chairman, Tournament Committee, The Ridge Golf Club

In 2015, Section tournament participation was down 9% over 2014. 59% (523) of NCPGA members competed in one or more Section/ Division/Chapter tournaments, with 19% (166) of NCPGA members competing in five or more Section/Division/Chapter tournaments. While there was a slight decline (2%) in the number of members who played in at least one event, those playing in five or more events per year is up 13% over 2014. Of the 523 PGA members who compete in Section tournaments, 44% are directors of golf, head golf profession- als or general managers (down from 48% in 2014).

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Section, Chapter & Division 1113 1054 1771 2681 3280 2608 2769 3173 2912 2820 2518 Entries

Section Only Entries 1113 1054 1100 1180 1119 1070 1218 1310 1358 1233 1050

Division & Chapter 0 0 671 1501 2161 1538 1551 1863 1554 1587 1468 Entries

Total Unique Players* 351 281 411 494 660 529 571 535 538 553 523

Players w/ Section POY 141 151 146 178 201 132 154 134 168 177 120 Points

Section Only $172,716 $208,537 $231,280 $223,280 $184,893 $202,693 $191,151 $204,857 $221,707 $195,767 $182,129 Purse Dollars *The number of individual members & apprentices who competed in at least one Section, Division, or Chapter tournament; data from Blue Golf

Our Tournament Committee continues to be one of the most active, dealing with numerous issues and continuing to work towards a tournament program that offers competitive, social and networking opportunities. The committee agreed to extend the NCPGA Professional Championship to 54 holes, developed a subcommittee to review the Player of the Year (POY) point structure, launched a new PGA California Cup between top players in Northern and Southern California PGA, and expanded to include senior tees at the NCPGA Team Championship. In addition, we determined that the Pro-Scotch and Cal State Club should play for the same purse, we revised eligibility for the Senior/Junior Championship to allow apprentices to play, and we determined not to allocate POY points when Pro-Series events are reduced to nine holes. OMEGA became a Player of the Year sponsor, and their $10,000 in funds were distributed.

A special thank you to the 2015 Tournament Committee – Shawn McEntee, Stuart Smith, Mitch Lowe, Chase Stigall, Dave Carr, Joe Dolby, Shawn Kelley, Don Winter, Michael Merritt, Steve Watanabe, and Jim McGrath – who contributed their time and energy for the betterment of the NCPGA Tournament Program. Congratulations to Jason Schmuhl of Windsor Golf Club who is this year’s NCPGA Player of the Year, Shawn McEntee, Senior Player of the Year and Brian Thompson, Assistant/Apprentice Player of the Year. Thank you to our 2015 sponsors, and presenting sponsors Yamaha and OMEGA for their support of our Player of the Year points standing list; to OMEGA, sponsor of the Senior Players of the Year; and to Andy Paisal Golf, sponsor of the Assistant/Apprentice Player of the Year. Thank you to all of the host PGA Professionals and their facilities who have hosted tournaments in 2015 – our tournament program could not have been as successful without your generous support.

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2015 CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORTS

BAY AREA CHAPTER John Vest, PGA President

The 2015 Bay Area Chapter Board of Directors consisted of President John Vest, Vice President Jeff DeBenedetti, Secretary David Solomon and At-Large Members, Scott Steelman, Aaron Wells and Mike Robason. Chris Conway handles the marketing and communications for the Chapter. There were 494 Professionals and apprentices. I would first of all like to personally thank Ruby Hill Golf Club, Wente Golf Course and Las Positas Golf Course for hosting events this year. The staff at each property went above and beyond to make sure we had a terrific event. The focus did not change from past years, we wanted to create a fun golf experience as well as provide networking and education for our fellow golf professionals. We had four events scheduled throughout the year and unfortunately had to cancel one due to lack of participation. The other three events were well attended and we hope to build on those going into next year. Moving into 2016, the Chapter plans to take a similar approach to the events, hosting 4-5 per year and also having our 1st Annual Chapter Championship. We also plan to be very active with apprentice outreach and mentoring with additional support from the Section. We already have some great courses lined up for next year, so please be sure to join us for a great 2016 season!

MONTEREY BAY AREA CHAPTER Brant Wilson, PGA President

2015 was a great year for the Monterey Bay Area Chapter (MBAC). We had many events over the year. As I step down as President, I am confident that the Chapter is in a better place than when I took over. I know the new Board is eager to make things even better going forward. There were 122 PGA Professionals and apprentices. Below is list of the 2015 events. Rules Seminar (January 27) - The seminar was conducted by rules expert Ryan Farb from the NCGA office. 25 attendees at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Merchandising Seminar (March 9) - It was put on by the Chapter and the 2015 NCPGA Merchandiser of the Year Marianne Zabbo. 16 attendees at the Retail Distribution Center for the Pebble Beach Company. Pro-Pro Tournament (March 22) - The winners of the event were Brian Keck of The Preserve Golf Club and John Crater of Corral de Tierra Country Club. 20 players competed at Carmel Valley Ranch. Social Media Seminar (April 14) - This event was was put on by the Monterey Herald Newspaper. 14 attendees at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Town Hall Meeting (April 23) - This event was led by Brant Wilson. 12 attendees at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Teachers Teaching Teachers Seminar (May 5) - This event was was put on by MBAC Teacher of the Year Todd Southard. 10 attendees at Carmel Valley Ranch. Match Play Qualifier (May 11) - This event was won by Brant Wilson of Carmel Valley Ranch. 26 players competed at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Patriot Day Pro-Am (May 25) - The event raised $9,000 for the Folds of Honor Foundation. 100 players competed at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Town Hall Meeting (August 4) - 17 attendees at Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses. Stroke Play Championship (August 16-17) - This 36-hole event was won by John Crater of Corral de Tierra. 24 players competed at Crazy Horse Ranch Golf Club. Fall Pro-Am (November 16) - 40 players competed at Quail Lodge Golf Club. Season Finale (November 30) - This event was won by John Crater of Corral de Tierra Country Club. 24 players competed at The Preserve Golf Club.

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NORTH COAST CHAPTER Mark Wotherspoon, PGA

The 2015 North Coast Chapter Board of Directors consists of: President Mark Wotherspoon; Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer Greg Bean; Education Chair Brent Stone; Tournament Chair Rex Denham; and Ted Mattila, Chapter Liaison for Employment & Special Awards Committee. There were 22 PGA Professionals and apprentices.

Even though the Chapter is small, we had a successful 2015. At the Annual Meeting we identified our two greatest challenges for participation in events: 1) geographical distance and 2) age & ability differences. With nearly four hours of driving distance separating our courses, which encompass Humboldt County to Lake County, it is a challenge to get consistent participation. Last year we experimented with pro-am formats and began holding events on a Monday and Tuesday. The goal was to reduce the number of times PGA Professionals needed to leave facilities and travel to events. The Chapter received great feedback on this format and we will implement this format again in 2016. Also, our Chapter PGA Professionals vary greatly in age and golfing ability. In the past, Chapter tournaments offered both a regular and senior division, providing the chance to win from dual purses. Unfortunately, the younger players did not have the advantage of twice the money and the older pros with higher handicaps were still at a disadvantage.

On behalf of the North Coast Chapter, I would like to thank NCPGA Executive Director & COO Chris Thomas, NCPGA Past- President Len Dumas and PGA of America Employment Consultant Carol Pence for attending our Semi-Annual Meeting. We appreciate their commitment to travel to the North Coast and provide updates on Section and National business.

NORTH STATE CHAPTER David Knox, PGA President

The 2015 North State Chapter Board of Directors consisted of President David Knox, Vice President Kevin Earl, Secretary Mike Galli, Tournament Chair Jim Stewart and Junior Golf Committee Co-Chairs Jacob Marta and Patrick Shaw. There were 175 PGA Professionals and apprentices.

The mission of the North State Chapter is to elevate the standards of PGA Professionals through professional development, education, tournament competition and sharing of best practices. We believe in growing the game with players of all ages and promoting the enjoyment and involvement of the game of golf in our area.

Reflecting on 2015, we held a Semi-Annual Meeting & Golf at Peach Tree Golf & Country Club, Chapter Championship at Catta Verdera Country Club, and the Annual Meeting at Sierra View Country Club. Mike Galli was elected the President at the 2015 Annual Meeting.

In 2016 the Chapter plans to support Section Player Development efforts and goals and begin building a strong apprentice mentoring structure. Lastly, in order for the Chapter to be successful we need our Chapter PGA Professionals to get involved and participate. To stay informed and connected to Chapter activities and events, be sure to join the Chapter Facebook Group as well as read monthly issues of NSC eNews.

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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER Rich Howarth, PGA President

The 2015 San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Chapter Board of Directors consists of President Rich Howarth, Vice President Jeff Palmer, Secretary Travis Moore, Past President Joe Wisocki, and At-Large Members Kenny Collins, Greg Fedderson, and Doug Hanson.

This past year the San Joaquin Valley Chapter focused on increasing membership and participation of events. Five tournaments and two meetings were enjoyed by the membership. We are currently at 160 PGA Professionals and apprentices. We look forward to a continued increase of membership and participation in 2016. Currently we are setting dates for the 2016 calendar.

We will continue to focus on education and professional development for our members through additional meetings and utilizing the resources afforded to us through the NCGPA office and the golf industry.

I would like to thank the facilities that hosted a SJV Chapter event and the host PGA Golf Professionals. I would also like to thank the NCPGA Section staff for all their support and hard work.

SIERRA NEVADA CHAPTER Rick Christensen, PGA President

The 2015 Sierra Nevada Chapter Board of Directors consists of: President Rick Christensen, Vice President/Scholarship Chairman Ward Sutton, Secretary & Tournament Chair Greg Wenzel, Awards Chairman Fred Elliott, Tournament Chairman Scott Bolen and At-Large Directors Rick Vaughan, Zach Jonas and Gus Jones. There were 143 PGA Professionals and apprentices.

The Sierra Nevada Chapter had a fantastic year with many great events and achievements. Our Chapter conducted five board meetings and four educational seminars during the year, providing leadership and support to our Chapter members.

The Chapter was fortunate to host a qualifying event for the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship this last summer. A special thank you is extended to Jason Brustad and John Hermans from Montreux Golf & Country Club for serving as a host facility and helping more than 130 participants in their quest to reach the finals at Augusta National in April 2016. With the support of Shelly Godeken-Wright and the Fred and Judy Alexander Foundation, the Sierra Nevada Chapter again conducted the Fred and Judy Alexander Golf Day at Eagle Valley Golf Course in early May. This one-day event exposed 600 children and parents to the game and showed them what a great family activity golf is. As a Chapter, we had seven clubs participate in the PGA Junior Golf League in 2015. Somersett G&CC, Thunder Canyon GC, Sierra Sage GC, Washoe GC, Carson Valley, Hidden Valley, and Montreux fielded teams in the round-robin golf event. The club matches were a huge success and our Chapter added a secondary league to include the Truckee courses in 2015.

Stuart Smith from Somersett Golf & Country Club captured the 2015 Trifecta by winning the Chapter Match Play, Stroke Play, and Player of the Year. Mike Paul of Washoe Golf Club captured the Senior Division title in the Stroke Play Championship. Lastly, the Amateur Team was victorious over the Professional Team at the 44th Brooks Park Competition. Special recognition goes out to Chris Detsh of Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Michael Obendorf for reaching PGA membership in 2015.

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Senior Division

Al Weinhold, PGA President, NCPGA Senior Division, American Golf

Our 2015 season got off to a great start at Rancho Murieta Country Club in January this year. In all we had eight Pro-Pro events, and the fields for the most part remained fairly strong. Our major events in both the Senior Division and Super-Seniors were successful thanks to the dedication of our Board of Directors and Tournament Committee. A special thank you goes to Mike Cook for his work on the Tournament Committee this year. The Senior Division is indebted to our host clubs, their members and staffs who allowed us to play some of the best golf courses in Northern California.

All members of the Senior Division of the NCPGA feel a strong sense of loyalty and gratitude for the tremendous support we receive from our sponsors. I urge all members of our Section to write a note to them expressing your gratitude and whenever possible support them and their products and services. Our sponsors include:

CIG Insurance · Club Car · Eldorado Resort Casino · Golf Insurance Services · Hole-in-One U.S.A. John Beardon with Golfpride · OMEGA · UCI Construction

We congratulate Shawn McEntee on repeating (again) as the Senior Division Player of the Year Award. Shawn won several Pro-Pro events again this year. Congratulations also go to Glen Stubblefield for being the Super Senior Player of the Year. Glen also had several wins this year including the Super-Senior Stroke Play Championship.

I would like to thank all senior golf professionals who supported the 2015 events and I encourage you to continue your support of senior golf in the Northern California Section.

A special thanks to outgoing Board Members Mitch Thomas and John Abendroth. I will also be leaving after three years on the board. I welcome our newly elected directors Glen Stubblefield, Fred Elliott, and Walter Thompson. Their expertise and enthusiasm will play a big part in the success of the Senior Division for years to come. 2015 DIVISION ANNUAL REPORTS

Assistant Apprentice Division Michael Merritt, PGA Apprentice President, NCPGA AA Division

2015 was another strong year for the Assistant Apprentice Division. There was a slight increase in partici- pation this year compared to 2014. This year also provided some of the strongest competition to date.

PGA Apprentice Brian Thompson from The Olympic Club earned Player of the Year honors. Brian had an amazing year; he captured the Match Play Championship by defeating Craig Kilcoyne of Diablo Creek GC in the finals at The Preserve Golf Club. Brian also finished in a tie for second at the Assistant’s Championship to Jared Becher of Washoe County GC at Valley Hi Country Club. In addition, Brian also won the Medal Play 5 at Sierra View Country Club, finished runner-up two other times, and only had one finish outside the top 10 all year.

From a participation standpoint, the numbers increased slightly from 2014 as 34 competitors joined the Tournament Players Program and averaged 27.25 players per event, up from 24.5 the previous year. The quality of play increased along with it and we look forward to another successful year.

To cap off the successful season the Division’s Assistant-Apprentice Cup Team took home the North/South Assistant-Apprentice Cup at Hunter Ranch Golf Course. They beat Southern California 16-8 and put on an exhibition of terrific play during the singles matches by winning 9.5 of the 12 points. This is the first time the cup has come home to Northern California in five years.

In closing, the division wants to thank our sponsors and facilities that opened their doors to us. The division wants to thank our sponsors Global Tour Golf, Mizuno, OMEGA, and Titleist. The division also wants to thank the facilities Sequoyah CC, Spring Creek G&CC, Corral de Tierra CC, Tehama GC, The Preserve GC, Napa Valley CC, Half Moon Bay GL, Valley Hi CC, Sierra View CC, and Palo Alto Hills G&CC. Without the generosity of these sponsors and facilities, none of our success this year would be possible so thank you.

Women’s Division

Dede Moriarty, PGA Wendy Stuart, PGA Co-Chair, NCPGA Co-Chair, NCPGA Women’s Division Women’s Division

The Women’s Division had a growth spurt in 2015 with new members and apprentices. We are looking forward to new ideas to grow our division and more participation in 2016. We encourage participation in the Women’s Division Committee and would welcome new members to the committee.

The 2015 Women’s Cup matches were held October 11th and 12th at Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel. The NCPGA team played hard but was defeated by the WGANC and PWGA team. The NCPGA Cup team had three new and enthusiastic members this year. We look forward to taking the cup back next year at Carmel Valley Ranch.

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