SQUIRE CUP APPLICATION PAGE ONE

Name:______

Employer (print):______

Mailing Address:______

Phone: ______Work______

Shirt Size:______Waist:______Inseam:______

Birthplace:______High School:______

College:______Degree:______

PGM Level Completed (please circle): I II III

PGA Membership (please circle): Y N

Categories: (please circle the category(ies) you are applying for):

Playing Ability Leadership Professional Performance

Required documents:

1. All applicants must have a letter of support from their Head Professional describing the applicant’s job responsibilities, teaching skills and performance, administrative skills and performance, management skills and performance and dedication and loyalty to the posi- tion and the staff. Please have him/her detail your contributions to the operation and the club as well as your involvement in teaching, junior, community and charity events. 2. All applicants must write a letter/personal statement to the selection committee indicating why they think that they should be chosen as one of the 12 most outstanding assistants. This applies to applicants in all three categories. 3 An updated resume which details all accomplishments and service to the Association must accompany this application sheet.

Assistant Professional’s Signature:______Date: ______

Head Professional’s Signature:______Date:______

Gene Borek Squire Cup Application Deadline is September 8th at 5:00pm Applicants must complete entire application and submit all required documentation electronically. No printed materials will be accepted. SQUIRE CUP APPLICATION PAGE TWO Please list examples of your leadership ability (ex. involvement in Section/Assistant Committees): ______

Please highlight your involvement in our section (ex. participation/hosting assistant events, profes- sional events, pro-ams, attending meetings, attending educational programs): ______

Please describe your commitment to Junior Golf (ex. participating in Jr. Golf fundraisers, volunteer- ing with the First Tee, free clinics, helping at junior events): ______

Please list your playing accomplishments in 2015: ______

Please list participation in any special community or charitable activities ______

Please list any other distinctions or exemplary achievements (ie PGA Certification, national and/or industry award nominations, etc.) ______

Please list any other examples of your professionalism here that you would like the selection com- mittee to consider: ______September 6, 2015

Gene Borek Squire Cup Selection Committee Metropolitan PGA 49 Knollwood Rd, Suite 200 Elmsford, NY 10523

Dear 2015 Gene Borek Squire Cup Selection Committee,

I, Jessica Carafiello, am currently the Teaching Professional at Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. As a new member of the Metropolitan Section I have enjoyed being involved in a Section that promotes values, history and traditions.

Being employed at Innis Arden Golf Club has been a tremendous experience. I can now say I have worked at the same club as William A. Mitchell, Joe Felder, Dave Carazo, Jim Smoot and Gary Murphy, all of whom have had illustrious careers. I work 65-70 hours a week, with an average of 35 hours from private lessons. Weekend mornings in the Golf Shop allow me the opportunity to interact with members and assist with a wide variety of services in the golf operation. When I'm not teaching, many hours are spent developing new and improving existing programs for our adult and junior members. Our strong junior program continues to grow in participation and offerings both with tournaments and educational opportunities. Playing with members as often as possible, both at work and off the clock, is another way in which I continue to serve our membership.

As previously mentioned, I've spent two seasons in the Metropolitan Section to pursue a career in teaching golf. Prior to being a Teaching Professional, I competed professionally on the LPGA Symetra Tour and CN Canadian Women's Tour for seven years. While working to become a full-fledged PGA Class A Member, I've thoroughly enjoyed becoming involved in the MET Section and developing achievements in leadership, professional growth and enhancing my playing ability. I've actively participated in multiple volunteer opportunities, competed in a variety of coed and women's tournaments and attended winter and summer educational seminars. Becoming more involved in leadership with the MET Section feeds my goal to complete Levels 2 and 3 of the PGA Education program this winter.

The 2015 tournament season has proven to be noteworthy. Sharing success with a team of Innis Arden members in the Lincoln Pro Am at Waccabuc, where I won the 2014 Women's MET Open, was a very proud moment for our members and me. Representing Innis Arden in the upcoming "The Mitch" Pro Am later this month will be a great honor. I have competed in 4 Assistant's Tour events and am currently preparing for the Assistants Tour Championship and the Women's Match Play. The women's events boasted a strong showing with a 10th place finish in the Women's MET Open, 7th in the Connecticut Women's Open and a commanding victory in the Stroke Play with an opening round of 67. The proudest moment of my tournament season was shooting a 2 under 70 in the final round of the LPGA T&CP National Championship to finish 6th and earn a coveted exemption into the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, representing the Metropolitan Section of the PGA of America.

Please consider me for the 2015 Squire Cup Team for the reasons I have listed above. Being an active member of the Metropolitan Section since the start of my local career is exemplary of my excitement and dedication to the PGA of America and the MET Section. I enjoy being employed in this section not only because of the competitions, but because of the camaraderie we have amongst our PGA professionals. Thank you for your time and consideration as I would be honored to represent our Assistants at Fisher's Island in the 2015 Gene Borek Squire Cup.

Sincerely,

Jessica Carafiello

Teaching Professional Innis Arden Golf Club

September 5, 2015

Gene Borek Squire Cup Selection Committee c/o Metropolitan PGA 49 Knollwood Road - Suite 200 Elmsford, NY 10523

Dear Selection Committee: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Jessica Carafiello. Jessica has worked for me at Innis Arden Golf Club since April 2014 and has proven to be a great asset to the golf operation here. I believe that Jessica deserves to be part of the 2015 Gene Borek Squire Cup Team. As my Teaching Professional she is always busy growing the game of golf. At the same time Jessica is a team player who is there to help the members and lend a hand in any part of the operation that is needed. She has the mindset to be the best golf professional she can be whether it is teaching, playing or running a tournament. She is constantly coming up with ideas that help the operation as a whole, from new clinics to how to make member events more fun. Jessica takes pride in being a part of the Metropolitan Section and is working towards becoming a PGA Member. Her passion for the game and her work ethic make her a top Teaching Professional. I feel Jessica has the personality and professionalism to make a difference in our industry and is deserving of representing the assistants in the 2015 Gene Borek Squire Cup. If you would like to further discuss her qualifications please contact me in the Golf Shop at 203-637-6950.

Sincerely,

Garrett J. Murphy, PGA

120 Tomac Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203.637.6900 www.innisardengolfclub.com Jessica Carafiello, LPGA 1 Landmark Square Apt. 117, Port Chester, New York 10573 Phone: (954) 551-0210 E-Mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To be named to the 2015 Gene Borek Squire Cup Team through my professional performance as a PGA Apprentice.

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University 2001-2005 Bachelor of Science in Business Management Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Student of Hall of Fame Instructor Bob Toski 2005-Present Bob Toski has been my mentor as both a touring professional, LPGA T&CP Class A teaching professional and PGA Apprentice.

USKG Certified Instructor 2015

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Innis Arden Golf Club- Teaching Professional 2014-Present Old Greenwich, Connecticut

- Oversee instructional program - Provide private and group golf instruction to juniors, seniors, men and women in a state of the art teaching environment - Operate golf teaching technology including computerized video instruction software and launch monitor analysis which provides the most advanced learning environment in modern golf instruction - Assist Head Professional with junior golf program of over 70 junior golfers involving instruction, tournament placement and professional/parent communications - Provide personalized club fitting using aforementioned technology - Actively play with membership and compete in area MET PGA Pro Ams

Farmington Country Club- Associate Golf Professional 2013-2014 Charlottesville, Virginia

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- Provided leadership to reach our department’s goals - Taught highest percentage of lessons in my first year - Director of Junior Golf Program - Assist in running Ladies’ Golf Association - Hired, lead and oversaw a staff of 7 Starters and Player Assistants who managed 43,000 rounds in 2013 - Worked as a team with an additional 2 Associate Professionals to plan and execute 255 scheduled golf tournaments and events - Daily Golf Shop operations - Inventory control of hard goods; including ordering, receiving, invoicing, displaying and selling - Successfully initiated online registration for all golf tournaments and events - Maintained the website’s Golf page in detail - Proficient in JC Video, TPP, Northstar, GHIN, Members First, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point

Mike Richards Golf Academy- Golf Instructor 2010-2013 Parkland Golf and Country Club Parkland, Florida

- First female instructor hired by Academy - Developed and taught successful Junior Golf Programs for juniors of all ages and ability levels that reached full capacity within the first year - Hosted fully encompassing 3-day golf schools - Instructor of 3 “Get Golf Ready” programs of varying skill levels - Co-taught multiple years of well attended winter and summer camps - Participated in marketing efforts by hosting a community wide Big Break Challenge showcasing four cast members of the Golf Channel’s popular series “The Big Break” - Built and maintained full lesson book - Proficient in V1 Software

TPC Eagle Trace- Golf Shop Attendant 1999-2007 Coral Springs, Florida

- Daily operations of Golf Shop - Member services and starting reservations - Displayed merchandise and maintained appearance of Golf Shop Page 3

- Inventory control of hard and soft goods

PROFESSIONAL PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Winner of the Women’s Stroke Play August 31, 2015 Monroe Golf Club Metropolis Country Club White Plains, New York Qua Qualified for 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship* June 9-12, 2016 Sahalee Country Club Sammamish, Washington Competed in the 2014 Wegmans LPGA Championship * August 14-17, 2014 Monroe Golf Club Monroe Golf Club Pittsford, New York Winner of the 2014 Lincoln Women’s MET Open June 30 – July 1, 2014 Waccabuc Country Club Waccabuc, New York Runner-up in the 2013 LPGA T&CP National Championship September 23-25, 2013 Chateau Elan Golf Club Braselton, Georgia Competed in the 2012 Wegmans LPGA Championship* June 7-10, 2012 Locust Hill Count Locust Hill Golf Course Pittsford, New York Winner of the 2011 Colorado Women’s Open June 1-3, 2011 Green Valley Ranch Golf Club Denver, Colorado Winner of the 2011 LPGA T&CP Southeast Section Championship May 1-2, 2011 Wycliffe Golf and Country Club Wellington, Florida Competed in the 2009 US Women’s Open* July 9-12, 2009 Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Competed in the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open August 14-17, 2008 Ottawa Hunt and Country Club Ottawa, Ontario LPGA Futures Tour 2005-2010, 2012 CN Canadian Women’s Tour 2006-2012 *These events are majors on the LPGA Tour

HONORS AND AWARDS

William A. Mitchell MET PGA Scholarship 2014 Advisory Committee Member of CN Canadian Women’s Tour 2010-2012 Atlantic Sun All-Conference Second Team Selection 2004 Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman Team Selection 2001

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REFERENCES

Gary Murphy, PGA 203-637-6950 Head Golf Professional at Innis Arden Golf Club

Bob Toski, PGA 561-483-5055 PGA Hall of Fame Instructor

Steve Bourbon, PGA 561-351-7302 Teaching Professional at The Golf Club of Chelsea Piers, NY