On the Fringe... Carolinas PGA Section Newsletter May 2, 2012

Carolinas PGA
Board of Directors
Officers
Mike Casto, PGA
President
mlcasto@msn.com
Chad Newton, PGA
Vice President
newtonchad13@aol.com
John Marino, PGA
Secretary
jmarino@oldchathamgolf.org
Karl Kimball, PGA
Honorary President
karlkpga@msn.com
Area Directors
Jay King, PGA
Area I Director
jlking33@gmail.com
Clem King, PGA
Area II Director
cfking615@aol.com
Stephen Younger, PGA
Area III Director
stephen _younger@kiawahresort.com
Rocky Brooks, PGA
Area IV Director
rocky@sedgefieoldcc.org
Mike Krick, PGA
Area V Director
MKrick@pga.com
Woody Allen, PGA
Area VI Director
wallen@golfballantyne.com
Paige Cribb, PGA
Area VII Director
pgapaige@aol.com
Craig Sandstrum, PGA
Area VIII Director
csandstrum@pga.com
Bob Byrnes, PGA
Area IX Director
b.byrnes@hvcc.org
Bryan Sullivan
Area X Director
kilmarlicbryan@hotmail.com
Billy Anderson, PGA
NC Director-at-Large
billy@eaglepoint.net
Brian Gerard, PGA
SC Director-at-Large
brain_gerard@kiawahresort.com
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Carolinas PGA Section
Newsletter
May 2, 2012
Browns Summit, N.C. - The Carolinas PGA
Section dedicated its new headquarters on
Monday, April 23, 2012. The ceremony
brought together many North Carolina and
local government dignitaries, partners of the
CPGA, members of the CPGA, and members
of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Board of
Directors to commemorate the occasion.
Carolinas PGA Hosts Grand Opening
Attendees of the event included US Congressman
Howard Coble, Lt. Governor Walter
Dalton, President of The PGA of America,
Allen Wronowski, PGA, Carolinas PGA President,
Mike Casto, PGA, Mayor of Greensboro,
Robbie Perkins, Guilford County Board of
Commissioners Chairman, Skip Alston, and
President of the Bryan Foundation, Jim Melvin, just to name a few.
The Carolinas PGA Section was founded at Greensboro Country Club
in May 1923 and officially recognized as a Section of The PGA of America
in 1940. The CPGA had its headquarters in Greensboro and Durham
until 1976 when the decision was made to move the Section Headquarters
to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. When the Section’s Myrtle Beach
property was sold to Loris Healthcare, the CPGA Board of Directors set
out in earnest to find the best location for the Carolinas PGA Section to
call home into the future.
After much consideration and research of all areas in the Carolinas,
Greensboro came out on top as the location that would be home to the
new Carolinas PGA Section headquarters. The 3.1 acre parcel of land at
the entrance to Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center, that the CPGA
Headquarters now calls home, provided what the Section was looking
for, a true Home Site.
The ceremony began with CPGA Vice President Chad Newton, PGA,
and CPGA Secretary John Marino, PGA, unveiling a “Coming Home”
plaque recognizing the Section’s return to where it first was formed.
The theme of coming home was echoed in all the speeches made by
attendees that both
welcomed the Section
to Greensboro
and also expressed
thanks to all those
that made the
move possible.
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continued on pages
5 and 8.]
Carolinas PGA Staff
Ron Schmid, PGA
Executive Director
rschmid@pgahq.com
Kurt Battenberg, PGA
Asst. Bookkeeper/ Asst. Office Manager
kbattenberg@pgahq.com
Cory Armstrong
Tournament Director
carmstrong@pgahq.com
Mike Whitenack
Tournament Official
mwhitenack@pgahq.com
Andrew Ward, PGA
Tournament Official
award@pgahq.com
Sara Beth Gardocki
Media and Promotions Director
sgardocki@pgahq.com
Dahlia Gutterman
Tournament Coordinator
dgutterman@pgahq.com
Talma Kee
Membership Coordinator
tkee@pgahq.com
Contents
Section News... 1-8
Tournament Swing... 10-12
Member Updates... 13-14

Dear Carolinas PGA Members,
There’s no place like home.
For the Carolinas PGA, Greensboro, NC and Bryan Park is now our home. Throughout our dedication
ceremony, the message was clear; the Carolinas PGA was coming home to a community
that is excited to have us. Allen Wronowski, PGA President, took time out of his busy schedule
to attend our dedication ceremony. A number of local, county and state officials, including a US
congressman and the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina were also able to attend. Every
member of the Carolinas PGA should be proud of our new headquarters location and comfortable
in knowing we are in a community that is proud we are in Greensboro.
In 2002, the Section officers and Board envisioned our headquarters being located at a golf facility
that would become a destination for our professionals, and one they would be proud to bring
a group of their members along for an enjoyable golf experience. Over the years, the Section
has considered several opportunities and locations. Special thanks to Past CPGA President Rick
Murphy for his vision and tireless efforts in developing our new home site location. Rick and Marc Isasacson, CPGA NC Legal
Counsel, worked closely with Greensboro city officials and Mr. Jim Melvin, President of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation, to
develop a concept and vision that not only met, but exceeded the expectations of the Carolinas PGA.
In early April, your officers and executive director traveled to Louisville, KY to attend the annual District 10 meeting. Personally,
I have always enjoyed attending the D-10 meetings because there is a truly unique relationship we share with the officers of
the Middle Atlantic and Kentucky Sections. Mike Ahrnsbrak, District 10 Director, lead our discussions of GOLF 2.0 and other
national issues. On the final day of our meetings, we interviewed the seven candidates for the office of Secretary of the PGA of
America. The time we spent with the candidates should help my fellow officers and I make a more informed decision in November
when we cast our votes.
The schedule for the ten Area Meetings has been finalized. My fellow officers and I want to encourage each of you to attend
your Area Meeting and tee it up in the Area Challenge!
The 2012 PGA Championship is only three months away! For those of you that have registered to volunteer your time to help,
thank you. With over 300 shifts to fill, we need more CPGA professionals to sign up. Take a look at your schedule and see
when you can help. Then contact the Section office by phone or you can sign up on line.
Finally, on behalf of the Command of Fort Jackson and the staff of Fort Jackson Golf Club, I want to extend a personal invitation
to each of you to participate in the SC Open being held at FJGC in early June 5th-7th. Jeff Connell, FJGC Superintendent and
Past President of the CGCSA, and his staff are working hard to prepare our Wildcat Course for the tournament. Hope you can
make it!
Sincerely,
Mike Casto, PGA
President
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Dear Carolinas PGA Members,
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Letter from the
Executive Director
As was stated earlier by President Casto, Monday, April 23rd marks a new day in the history of the
Carolinas PGA Section. With the dedication of our new home site in Greensboro, the Carolinas
Section now has a wonderful new office from which to conduct the daily activities of the Section.
I hope if you find yourself in Greensboro, you will not hesitate to stop in and see “your” section
headquarters.
Later this month, we will begin our Annual Area Meetings and Area Challenge Golf events. This
is your chance to be involved with the business of your association. Five Areas will be voting on a
new Director, and we need your voice to be heard. It is also the chance to earn MSR for this cycle
and get a jump on your requirements. Each meeting will provide Meeting and Education MSR.
The meetings will be presented in partnership with long standing section sponsor Cleveland Golf /
Srixon and new partner Polo Ralph Lauren. I hope you will make these a big success and plan to attend. The full schedule can
be found on page 7 in this issue.
With summer fast approaching, two events that need our support are just around the corner. We have agreed to secure volunteer
professionals for both the 2012 PGA Championship being held at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and the
PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship. For the PGA Championship we need to fill more than 300 shifts, and as of this writing
we are only about one third of the way to our goal. This is your chance to help at one of golf ’s four majors. You can volunteer
by going to the Carolinas PGA website, or by calling the Section office to let us know your intentions.
We have similar needs the following week for the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship held in Greensboro. NC. Our golf professionals
have the opportunity to walk with groups in the Pro-Am tournaments held on Monday and Wednesday. You can also
sign-up to volunteer for this event by going to carolinas.pga.com or calling the Section office.
Now is a good time to start thinking about what you can do for the Folds of Honor Foundation and Patriot Golf Day. In 2012
Carolinas PGA Golf Professionals will help send our totals over the one million dollar mark. I know that each of you will want
to remain committed to this cause and it is never to early to prepare for Labor Day Weekend.
Sincerely,
Ron Schmid, PGA
Executive Director
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AND PERSONNEL
One of the hallmarks of PGA Professionals has always been the variety of “hats” we wear and roles we fill at our facilities. However, some PGA
Professionals tell me they find it challenging to be productive and stay on top of their workload with all the demands on their time and services.
This has become more the case in recent years as many facilities have been forced to downsize their staffing, while asking their PGA Professional
to take on additional job priorities and management responsibilities.
In the heart of the busy season, with a limited staff and a lengthy “to do” list, it’s natural to feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all
done. Everything can seem like an urgent and high priority task that only you can handle, which can lead to increased stress and the possibility of
burnout.
Making the best use of your time and personnel is even more critical now, with the introduction of the Golf 2.0 initiative and the focus on player
development. If you are the top ranking PGA Professional at your facility, it’s important that you allocate time to take the lead in implementing
Golf 2.0 initiatives, including communicating strategies with your employer, developing and promoting ideas from the Golf 2.0 Playbooks, and
utilizing your staff to achieve measurable results.
So what can you do to avoid feeling overwhelmed? A good first step is to learn and practice good time management skills. Research shows that
most of us spend the majority of our time working on unimportant or low priority tasks, instead of utilizing that same time on higher priority or
more valuable projects. One of the fundamental time management principles is prioritizing items into the following matrix: (1) high importance/
high urgency, (2) high importance/low urgency, (3) low importance/high urgency, (4) low importance/low urgency. Using this matrix can help you
decide which items to tackle today and which can be set aside for later or be delegated to someone else. If you don’t use some type of system to
prioritize your work, everything will seem like an urgent high priority item and your level of stress will increase.
Another good time management skill is to eliminate time wasters and distractions. Try keeping a diary of everything you do for three days to
determine how you are spending your time. You will likely be surprised at how much time you are devoting to non-productive tasks and dealing
with interruptions, at the expense of the things that are more important. To help eliminate this, plan your day and schedule specific times for various
functions. Without a plan, you may find yourself working in a disjointed way and drifting from one thing to another all day. Designate time
for administrative work, returning phone calls and emails, teaching and time on the practice range, interacting with customers in the golf shop or
on the first tee, etc. In your daily scheduling, don’t forget about your own needs – playing and practicing, family time, meals, etc.
If you feel that you are not using your work time efficiently and your days are filled with constant chaos, consider taking a time management class
at a local college and incorporate the ideas and techniques into your daily routine. There are also a number of time management courses as part of
the PGA Certified Professional Program 2.0 library, available on PGALinks.com.
Going hand in hand with managing your time is delegating and utilizing your staff, which is a critical skill for successful managers in any business.
Effective delegation can free you to focus on the areas of your job where your expertise and personal supervision are needed the most. It can also
motivate your staff, increase their productivity, enhance their skills, and help them feel more a part of the team. Naturally, you need to be careful
not to delegate important responsibilities that your employer expects you to handle yourself. To help determine which items you should delegate,
ask yourself the following questions:
• Is it something that your employer expects you to handle yourself and requires your own personal attention? These responsibilities should
rarely be delegated.
• Is it something that you normally take care of but could also be handled by a staff member with some guidance or brief training? This type of
work can often be delegated.
• Is it something that is not a good use of your time and could easily be handled by a staff member? These tasks should almost always be delegated.
It’s inevitable that some of the items you delegate will be routine administrative work and other mundane tasks. Even though these are necessary
to most golf operations, you don’t want your employees to feel that you are just dumping more busywork on them. Make sure to assign meaningful
projects and areas of responsibility as well, so you can give your staff members the opportunity to be creative and use their own initiative.
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May/June 2012
By Dick Bradow, PGA
PGA of America Employment Consultant
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Keep in mind that delegation will often fail if you assign a project but don’t provide clear directions, and then find that you are disappointed when
the project is not completed to your expectations. As a result, the next time you may feel compelled to do the work yourself, rather than delegate
it and risk another “failure.” This will lead to increasing frustration for you, and a feeling on the part of your employees that you don’t think they
can do the job.
To create a positive cycle of delegation, make sure your employees have a clear understanding of the desired result, a time or date for completion,
and any guidance that might be needed. When discussing how the task can be achieved, listen to the employee – they may have a different (and
sometimes better) idea on how it can be handled. For ongoing programs or activities, monitor their progress with routine “checkups” so you can
provide feedback to the employee.
After a successful project is completed, praise the employee for a great job and let others at your facility know how well the employee handled the
assignment. This can be a wonderful motivator for any staff member, and they will be eager to move on the next assignment and continue to be
an asset to you and your operation.
If you are a PGA Professional who feels you were hired to do all the work yourself, try making better use of your time and your staff. You will
reduce your stress and enhance your productivity, allowing you to better serve your customers, meet the needs of your employer, and promote the
success of your facility.
Dick Bradow is an Employment Consultant for the PGA of America and a PGA Certified Professional. He can be contacted at (502) 458-2002
or by e-mail at dbradow@pgahq.com.
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May is Welcome to Golf Month
New for 2012 ... Welcome to Golf Month - evolved from PGA Free
Lesson Month - to promote golf as “fun and welcoming.”
PGA Free Lesson Month changed to better align with Golf 2.0 to
address the perception that golf is not “welcoming,” as well as to
attract target groups - new and lapsed golfers, including women
and families.
With complimentary instruction as its foundation, Welcome to
Golf Month will highlight PGA Professionals as the experts in
instruction. During the month of May, showcase how your facility
can embrace golfers of all abilities and make it fun and easy to stay
in the game.
Earn 4 MSR credits for hosting and providing post-event results to
The PGA.
REGISTER today to receive marketing materials to help you promote
this program.
PGA/LPGA Professionals are asked to:
Offer four hours of complimentary instruction and/or introductory
programs, 10-minute free lessons, Welcome to Golf Days, Get
Golf Ready clinics and more. You have the flexibility to promote
what you feel is best to make golf fun and welcoming.
Keys to success:
• Plan events in May to promote golf
• Use social media to promote your programs
• Send PR templates and email blasts announcing programs and
dates
• Cross-promote other instruction programs at your facility to
keep golfers coming back
Source: www.pgalinks.com/professionals/index.cfm?ctc=4457
The Carolinas PGA would like to hear about what you
are doing at your facilities to promote Play Golf America.
Please contact Sara Beth Gardocki, Media and Promotions
Director with details about you successful events promoting
growth of the game. sgardocki@pgahq.com
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The month of May is Welcome to Golf Month. Jointly presented by The
PGA of America, Golf Digest and Nike Golf, Welcome to Golf Month is a
fresh approach to making golf more welcoming and fun.
Throughout the month, PGA and LPGA Professionals across the country
will be giving free lessons, hosting introductory programs and conducting
events targeting golfers of all skill levels. The objective is quite
simple….show people the fun and healthy benefits of playing golf!
Here’s how you can help spread the word. Create your own tweet or use
one (or more) of those listed below. Be sure to use the hashtag #welcometogolf
and include the web address PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeTo-
Golf.
• Go to PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf to find a free golf
lesson near you in the month of May.
• Discover the fun and healthy benefits of playing golf at
PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf.
• Looking for easy, fun and inexpensive ways to get into golf…go
to PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf.
• Free golf lessons and a chance to win Nike Golf clubs at Play
GolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf.
Play Golf America Schedule
Summer 2012
June Tee it Forward
July Family Golf Month
July 9-15 Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
August 31- September 3 Patriot Golf Day
For more information on these programs and to register
your facility visit:
http://www.pgalinks.com/professionals/index.cfm?c=4
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Volunteer Opportunities
As most of you know, one of golf ’s four
major championships is once again coming
to the Carolinas. The venerable Ocean
Course at Kiawah Island will host the 2012
PGA Championship in August. In order to
conduct the most professional event as possible,
the PGA of America and Carolinas
PGA Section need your help.
The CPGA is searching for PGA Professionals
to volunteer their time during
the championship week from Sunday to
Sunday, August 5-12 and serve in a few different capacities which will
involve interacting with competitors and patrons. Those who served
at the 2007 Senior PGA Championship at Kiawah will receive priority
registration, as will this year’s volunteers for the 2017 PGA Championship
at Quail Hollow GC.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Golf instruction (air conditioned)
- Practice facilities (putting/chipping/range)
- Practice round starting tee pairings boards
If you are interested in volunteering you can register here or complete
the printable registration form and fax it to the Section office at (336)
398-2743
The Section will be securing CPGA Professionals to volunteer for the
two Wyndham Championship Pro-Am tournaments on Monday &
Wednesday, August 13 & 15. Individuals will walk and interact with
teams of amateurs and a PGA Tour member on the course.
This is the second year that we have supported the championship in
such a fashion. Those that were involved in 2011 thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. They shared a few stories, gave a few golf tips, and made
a few new friends. It sounds like a typical day for a PGA Professional,
doesn’t it? However, there was one main difference...it all took place
inside the ropes at a PGA Tour event right next to a renowned PGA
Tour member.
If you are interested in volunteering you can register here or complete
the printable registration form and fax it to the Section office at (336)
398-2743
Wells Fargo and Wyndham
Championship Ticket Information
Class A PGA Professionals members and accompanying immediate
family (spouse, children, PGA member’s parents).
(PGA members only; this offer is not exteneded to apprentices).
Must show PGA card and Photo I.D. each day. Go to
Main Gate to pick up daily tickets.
Ticket information (904) 285- 3700
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2012 Area Meetings
Monday, June 11th Area VI Challenge
The Golf Club at Ballantyne
Charlotte, NC
Monday, June 18th Area III Challenge
Kiawah Island Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
Tuesday, June 19th Area VII Challenge
Wachesaw Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC
Wednesday, June 20th Area VIII Challenge
Cape Fear National
Leland, NC
Monday, June 25th Area IV Challenge
Etowah Valley CC
Etowah, NC
Tuesday, June 26th Area II Challenge
The CC of Lexington
Lexington, SC
Monday, July 16th Area IV Challenge
Linville GC
Linville, NC
Tuesday, July 17th Area IX Challenge
Hope Valley CC
Durham, NC
Wednesday, July 18th Area V Challenge
Carolinas Trace
Sanford, NC
Thursday, July 19th Area X Challenge
Benvenue CC
Rocky Mount, NC
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Over the past few years Get Golf Ready has proven to be a
highly successful program to not only introduce new golfers
to the sport, but also as an effective way to create lifetime
golfers.
Get Golf Ready is a program developed to provide new
golfers with the skills and confidence to get out onto the
golf course. This program is unique compared to other approaches
of instructing new players because it tackles one of
the largest obstacles a new player faces, making the transition
from the driving range to the course.
The basic criteria to qualify as a Get Golf Ready program
includes:
• Offer a series of group lessons
(recommend five sessions)
• Cover the basics of golf, i.e. putting, short game, full
swing, how to play, etc.
• Each session should have an on-course activity
• Keep it easy and affordable
• Suggest charging $99, but this is flexible
Agree to provide clubs for students’ use at no charge
New for 2012 is the opportunity to earn MSR credits for Get
Golf Ready programs held at your facility. Credits will be
awarded based on the amount of classes held at your facility
and the number of students to participate. Additional MSR
credit will be awarded to those who retain golfers thru their
Get Golf Ready Programs. More information will be available
in June about MSR credits and Get Golf Ready programs.
Click here to get more information on Get Golf Ready and to
Register your facility to host a program
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Carolinas PGA Celebrates Grand Opening
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“I applaud the PGA for moving its Carolinas Section
Headquarters from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to
Greensboro, North Carolina,” Rep. Coble told the crowd
assembled at the dedication today. “Golf is more than just
a leisure activity. It means jobs and economic development
for our district and state. The 6th District is already home
to Pinehurst, the site of past and future U.S. Open Championships.
Adding the Carolinas Section Headquarters is
another notable achievement for our district. I am thrilled
that the PGA decided to ‘come home’ to Greensboro.”
Following the Dedication Ceremony, lunch was served at
the Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center, with optional
golf. The Champions Course at Bryan Park GC will host
the CPGA’s first Open Tournament of the Year, the Carolinas
Open, May 8-10, 2012.
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May
Tournaments
May 2
Kenmure CPGA Senior Open
May 3
Whispers Pro-Am
May 4
River Hills Pro-Am
May 8
88th Carolinas Opens
Presented by BB&T
May 14
The First Tee Taylor Chitty
May 15
Club Car CPGA Pro-Official
Championship
Presented by AHEAD
May 17
Morehead City Council Pro-Am
May 18
Tpny Dorsett AMIKids Georgetown Kids
First Golf Tournament
May 21
MCPGA Match Play Championship
May 21
Lochmere Pro-Am
May 21
Area V Event
May 21
HHI PGA Chapter - Individual Stroke Play
May 22
Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - Pinehurst GC
May 23
Echo Farms Senior Open
May 24
Southland Electrical Pro-Am
May 24
PAT @ Badin Inn & GC
May 28
Nationwide Tour The Rex Hospital Open
Open Qualifying
May 30
The Tillery Tradition Pro-Am
May 31
Happy Jack Pro-Am
Tournament
Swing
May 2012
Tournament Host Facility Deadline
Club Car Pro- Official Championship Kiawah Island Resort - May 3, 2012 Register Here
Presented by AHEAD The Ocean Course
61st South Carolina Open Fort Jackson GC May 24, 2012 Register Here
48th Toshiba North Carolina Open The Club at Irish Creek July 12, 2012 Register Here
Camplin Wins CPGA Head Professional
Championship and Qualifies
Bluffton, S,C. – Todd Camplin, PGA Head Professional at Pinehurst
Country Club No. 7 won a one-hole playoff to capture the third CPGA
Head Professional Championship held at Berkeley Hall Club (Bluffton,
S.C.). Camplin shot a birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Ross
Prachar, PGA of Hank Haney International Jr. Golf Academy.
Camplin started the second round tied for first with Bret James, PGA
Teaching Professional at Blowing Rock (N.C.) CC after both shot a
67 (-5) on the first day of the tournament. Prachar put the pressure
on Camplin during the second round of the tournament by carding
a 66 (-6), the lowest round of the tournament. Camplin birdied the
eighteenth hole to force a playoff with Pracher.
Fifty PGA Professionals teed off in this event which for the second
year combined the Head Professional Championship and The RBC
Heritage CPGA Member Qualifying into coinciding one and two-day
events. Players were treated to two spectacular day of Lowcountry spring
weather with temperatures in the low 80’s and sunny skies.
Todd Camplin, PGA 2012
Head Professional Champion
All Class ‘A’ Members (excluding PGA Tour Members and Assistant Professionals), Life Members, and Master
Professionals are eligible to compete in the CPGA Head Professional Championship. It will take place over
two days; however, scores from Monday will count for the one-spot qualifier for the RBC Heritage. All CPGA
Members (excluding PGA Tour Members) are eligible to attempt to qualify.
The Carolinas PGA Section would like to thank PGA Director of Golf Matthew Presnell, his staff and the
members of Berkeley Hall Club for their hospitality in hosting this second annual event. We’ would also like
to thank Sun Mountain, Global Golf Sales, and the PGA TOUR for their continued contributions to Carolinas
PGA events and tournaments
The playoff to win the CPGA Head Professional Championship was not the only one for Todd Camplin, PGA
that week. He also competed in a playoff against Bret James, PGA to qualify to represent the Carolinas PGA
Section at The RBC Heritage. Both shot a 67 (-5) during the first round of The RBC Hertiage CPGA Member
Qualifying to force a playoff to determine who would get the opportunity to play at the PGA Tour event. Camplin
won with a par on the first hole of the sudden death playoff.
A single spot and one alternate spot were up for grabs for those taking part in the one-day CPGA Member
Qualifying for The RBC Heritage, South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR stop. Carolinas PGA Professionals have
enjoyed their opportunity to compete for that spot since 1997. James held the first alternate positions for the
tournament played on April 12-15, 2012 at Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort (Hilton Head, S.C.)

een champions at the Carolinas Open.
88th Carolinas Open Presented by BB&T
May 8- 10, 2012
Bryan Park Golf Course - Champions Course
Browns Summit, N.C. - The Carolinas PGA Section is set to host its
first major tournament at Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center
since moving the headquarters to inside the gates of Bryan Park. The
Carolinas Open Pro-Am benefitting the First Tee of the Triad will be
held on May 7th, and tournament play for the 88th Carolinas Open
Presented by BB&T will run from Tuesday - Thursday, May 8th-10th.
Holding the 88th Carolinas Open presented by BB&T at Bryan Park
will showcase the CPGA’s new home site and the strong relationship
already formed between the CPGA and the Greensboro community.
The Carolinas Open is the longest running tournament held by the
Carolinas PGA Section and has been played annually since 1923
when the Section was first founded in Greensboro, NC. Some of
the best players in Carolinas PGA history including, Henry Picard,
Johnny Palmer, Bobby Locke, Bob Boyd, and Kelly Mitchum have
Set along scenic Lake Townsend, the Champions Course at Bryan Park was built to fulfill Mr. Joseph M. Bryan’s vision of having
a national level golf course that was accessible to the public. The Champions Course at Bryan Park was designed by Rees
Jones and features 97 sand traps, numerous grass bunkers and hollows, and seven holes along the lake. The Champions Course
at Bryan Park was awarded Runner-up best new public golf course by Golf Digest in 1990.
Carolinas PGA Tournament Director Cory Armstrong stated, “We are very excited about bringing the Carolinas Open to Bryan
Park and the city of Greensboro. Bryan Park is a phenomenal 36-hole public facility. The Champions Course will challenge the
field while providing a great playing experience. The CPGA sincerely thanks its partner Branch Bank & Trust for its generous
support. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship between BB&T, Bryan Park, the city of Greensboro, and our Association.”
The tournament format for the 88th Carolinas Open Presented by BB&T is 54-hole stroke play with a cut to the low third and
ties upon completion of 36 holes. The 88th Carolinas Open is an official 2012 CPGA Bob Boyd Player of the Year Points Challenge
event.
Spectators are always welcome and encouraged to come out and cheer on the field. Admission is free and first round tee times
will be available at carolinas.pga.com on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The 88th Carolinas Open Pro-Am benefitting charity is the
First Tee of the Triad. Last year, the Section was able to donate over $3,000 to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
The Carolinas PGA Section would like to thank host PGA Professional Kyle Kolls, PGA, and his staff at Bryan Park Golf and
Conference Center for their hospitably and support of one of our most prestigious tournaments. We would also like to thank
our sponsors including, presenting sponsor BB&T, and event sponsor The Golf Shop of Wake Forest.
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18th Tar Heel Cup Matches
The Amateurs ended an eleven-year victory drought to capture the 18th
Tar Heel Cup at the Dormie Club in West End, NC. They had not captured
the cup since 2000.
Leading after the Four-Ball matches on Monday by 2 points they hung on
for a one point win. After nine holes it looked like it was going to be another
win for the Professionals as the amateurs were behind in 6 of the 8
matches. Ryan Bell defeated John Thompson in the first match to pull the
amateurs ahead 4 to 1. The Professionals then rallied to win four straight
and took the lead 5 to 4. Paul Simson then came from 2 down after nine
to defeat Oliver Peacock and even the score at 5 points each. Scott Harvey,
in the last match of the day, closed out Charles Frost on the par three
16th to pull the amateurs ahead 6 to 5. All that was left to capture the cup
was for Uly Grisette to halve his match with Gus Ulrich. Uly was 2 down
after twelve but won the next three holes to go up by one. They halved
the par three 16th, and then after Ulrich made par on the par 5 17th, Uly
calmly rolled his birdie putt from just off the back of the green to within
a foot of the hole. The putt was conceded by Gus and the Tar Heel Cup
was secured. Ulrich birdied the last hole from a greenside bunker to tie
Grisette and make the final score a one-point victory for the amateurs.
The CPGA thanks the Professionals who qualified for the team and
competed and congratulates the amateurs on their victory. The win was
especially sweet for CGA Team Captain Ray Novicky who will be retiring
from his position with the CGA at the end of 2012.
The Tar Heel Cup is an annual competition between eight Carolinas
PGA Section Members from North Carolina, and eight North Carolina
Amateurs representing the Carolinas Golf Association. The first day
consists of four Four-Ball Matches each worth one point. Day two is
eight singles matches also valued at one point each. Matches tied at the
end of 18 holes are awarded ½ point each. It takes 6½ points to win the
cup outright.
Tar Heels Cup Team CPGA
Assistants’ Association
Tournament Schedule
Date Tournament
05/22/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - Pinecrest GC
06/25/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - Wild Dunes Links
08/01/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - River Landing
08/14/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - CC of Orangburg
09/10/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - Bald Head Island
09/24/12 Asst. Assoc. Stroke Play - Eagle Point
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Lewallen Wins at Old
North State
Rick Lewallen, PGA of Kannapolis,
NC took advantage of the excellent
weather and perfect course
conditions to win the Old North
State CPGA Senior Open held
at Old North State Club in New
London, NC. Lewallen shot a
69-69 for a total of 138 to finished
two strokes over run-up Rick Morton,
PGA of Jacksonville, NC.
Pat Thompson of Asheville, NC capture the Overall Amateur
contest with 74-68=142. Larry Boswell of Jamestown, NC was the
winner of the Super Senior Division.
The Carolinas PGA Section would like to thank the membership
and staff of Old North State Club for their hospitality and continued
support of this event.
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Upcoming Senior Program Tournaments
Kenmure CPGA Senior Open - May 2, 2012
A 36- hole stroke play event held at Kenmure Country Club in Flat
Rock, NC open to players age 50 and over. There will be three divisions
available: Professionals, Amateurs, and Super Seniors.
Tournament Information
Registration has closed for this event
Echo Farms CPGA Senior Open - May 23, 2012
A 36- hole stroke play event held at Echo Farms Golf and Country
Club in Wilmington, NC open to players age 50 and over. There
will be three divisions available: Professionals, Amateurs,, and
Super Seniors.
Tournament Information
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM EDT
Save the Dates
June 26, 2012 - Callawassie Island CPGA Senior Open
July 31, 2012 - CPGA Senior Championships
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PAT
Passers
3/12
Thomas Baxter
Garrett Hill
Rob Lee
John Ragsdale
Nick Tozzi
3/24 - 3/25
Taylor Dominguez
Tyler Elton
Nucharin Kantapasara
Michael Pope
Joshiah Singletary
Henrik Smith
Briana Sweeny
Jason York
3/25
James Amau
Luke Davis
Time Dwyer
Ryan English
Tyler Flilppi
Orrin Googins
Greg Hayes
Louis Hooft
Jason Jones
Craig Kenley
Ben King
Brian Maloney
Kyle Nissen
Kyle Oleksy
Colby Reese
Justin Riker
Cole Vanderberg
Albert Wolfe
4/02
Joe Aldrich
Aaron Black
Josh Harris
Ryan Keefe
Connor Megan
Jeff Riggins
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Scott Railing, PGA
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Membership
The Carolinas PGA was saddened to learn of the passing of Scott Railing, PGA on April 2, 2012.
Railing was a Class Updates A PGA member since and 1997, and a former member of the Carolinas Section. He
was part of the Nike Golf footwear and equipment sales team and a member of North Florida PGA
Section. Originally Announcements
from Charlotte, North Carolina, Railing attended the PGM program at Mississippi
State and became a PGA Professional. He is survived by his wife, Shannon, and four-year-old
son, Carson. His funeral was held in Charlotte, NC on April 7, 2012. View obituary printed online
Clyde “Tim” Collins, PGA
Cylde “Tim” Collins, Life Member of the Carolinas PGA Section passed on April 17, 2012. Collins
was elected to Class A PGA member status in 1976. After serving in the United States Army from
1969-1972, Tim gained his PGA Tour Card in 1972 and began his 21 year career as a tour player
and club professional. He was a playing member of the PGA tour for three years and had several
top-ten finishes in tour events. He competed in three US Opens and six PGA Championships. Tim
and his family settled down in the Carolina’s in 1977 where he began work as a club professional.
Tim dominated play as a member of the Carolinas PGA section winning four player of the year titles
from 1977 through 1984. Three of those titles were consecutive. He also won five Carolina’s PGA
major titles including two North Carolina Opens, two Section Championship Tournaments, and one
Carolina’s Open Championship. View obituary printed online
Meetings and Seminars
To receive proper membership service requirement
Credits, Carolinas PGA members must send copies of
their MSR certificates or other documentation of the
event to the Carolinas PGA office.
Seminars outside The PGA or not on the approved list
may be honored upon submission of documentation
detailing the course content and length, as well as a
certificate of completion or transcripts. If honored, MSR
Credits will be awarded as stipulated by MSR Rules and
Regulations.
To view upcoming MSR opportunities as of April 27,
2012 please click on the link below or copy and paste into
your web browser.
http://carolinas.pga.com/gui/pgacarolinas131/pageimages/MeetingsSeminars/Meetings-Seminars04.27.12.pdf
Meeting and Seminar Opportunities are updated weekly
and available on our website: www.carolinas.pga.com
Congratulations
Half Century Members
Bob Becknell, PGA
Life Member
John Gerring, PGA
Master Professional
Quarter Century Members
Bob Dougherty, PGA
Life Member
Robert Harris, PGA
A - 13
Craig Miller, PGA
Life Member
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PAT
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Continued
4/09
Mark Bell
Edgar Carr
Coleman Davis
Stephen Dunn
John Ecenrode
Brandon Honeycutt
Richard Huether
Steven Mathews
Nathan Mills
Ryan Spaziani
Robert Sweeney
4/17
Michael Bartz
Raymond Caldwell
Sebastian Hutman
Bryan Poole
4/21
Ed Clark
Alexander McGann
Brandon Peters
Kyle Zayac
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