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Colorado PGA Members, Login to the Member Side Above

Colorado PGA Members, login to the Member Side of ColoradoPGA.com by selecting "Pro-Login" under the Login button to access Member specific information like Registration Access, Online Directories, and Education Updates.
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Colorado PGA Honored to Accept PGA of America's Herb Graffis Award

The Colorado PGA Section, comprised of 626 professionals, was proud to be the recipient of the 2011 Herb Graffis Award, presented annually to a PGA Section for extraordinary or exemplary contributions in player development, whether by conducting or supporting Play Golf America initiatives. It marks the fifth-consecutive year that either the Section or one of its members has earned national recognition from The PGA of America. View More
 

Golf 2.0 Education Seminars Announced for the 2012 Denver Golf Expo

On February 9th & 10th, during the Denver Golf Expo, we are bringing important Golf 2.0 education opportunities to you. Below is the schedule for the education seminars. Hopefully you and your staff, General Manager, Owner, etc, can make it on either day as the training is pretty similar both days. We have made this opportunity as affordable as possible. The cost to attend is $75.00 for one (1) person from a golf facility and $100.00 for multiple people to attend from the same facility.

 

You can register to attend by CLICKING HERE. Be sure to do so as soon as possible as space is limited and sure to fill up fast!

Friday, February 10th, 2012

9:00a – 10:00a | What is Golf 2.0 and Colorado Golf’s Role? | Colorado Golf’s Executive Directors

 

10:15a – 11:15p | I’m Ready to Play.  Making Golf Welcoming for Beginners | Bob Baldassari, PGAHQ Staff

 

11:30a – 12:30p | A Consumer Revolution in Golf, “Women” | Donna Orender, Orender Unlimited

 

12:45p – 1:45p | Engage Entire Family.  Health, Wellness & Golf | David Donatucci, PGAHQ Staff  (Lunch Provided)

 

2:00p – 3:00p | Creating Golfers & Generating Revenues - Integrating Get Golf Ready Programs at Your Facility | Bob Baldassari, PGAHQ Staff

 

3:15p – 4:15p | PerformanceTrak Tools to Manage Your Business | PGAHQ Staff


3:15p – 4:15p  | Demonstrate Your Value as an Expert in the Game & Business of Golf - PGA Professional Report | Jeff Beaudry, PGA Staff

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4:30p – 5:30p | PGA Sports Academy | David Donatucci, PGAHQ Staff

Saturday, February 11th, 2012            

8:00a – 9:00a | What is Golf 2.0 and Colorado Golf’s Role? | Colorado Golf’s Executive Directors

8:00a – 9:00a | Demonstrate Your Value as an Expert in the Game & Business of Golf  - PGA Professional Report | Jeff Beaudry, PGA Staff


9:15a – 10:15a | Creating Golfers & Generating Revenues - Integrating Get Golf Ready Programs at Your Facility | Bob Baldassari, PGAHQ Staff

10:30a – 11:30a | PGA Sports Academy | David Donatucci, PGAHQ Staff

11:45a – 12:45p | Colorado Golf Alliance Tee Off Luncheon


1:00p – 2:00p | I’m Ready to Play.  Making Golf Welcoming for Beginners | Bob Baldassari, PGAHQ Staff


2:15p – 3:15p | PerformanceTrak Tools to Manage Your Business | PGAHQ Staff

3:30p – 4:30p | Engage Entire Family.  Health, Wellness & Golf | David Donatucci, PGAHQ Staff
 

Plan to Attend the 2012 Denver Golf Expo

February 10-12, 2012 | Merchandise Mart

As the snow falls and we all dream of warmer weather, remember relief is right around the corner with the 2012 Denver Golf Expo.  Be sure to stop by the Colorado PGA Free-10 Minutes Lesson area to get a few tips on your swing from you local Colorado PGA Professionals.  And don't miss a chance to learn from some of the best during the Denver Golf Expo Education Seminars presented by the Colorado PGA.

Click here for a $2 Off Coupon on all Admissions

Friday, February 10, 2012     

10a – 10:30a | Keith Soriano, PGA Head Professional at City Park GC | Good Advice Gone Bad

11a – 11:30a | Steve Patterson, PGA Director of Instruction at Fossil Trace GC | Is the Belly Putter For Real?

12p – 12:30p | Ed Oldham, PGA Head Professional at The Ranch CC | Characteristics of Great Golfers

1p – 1:30p | Dee Tidwell, Owner at Championship Golf Fitness | Building Your TOUR Team To Play Your Best

2p – 2:30p | Pete Lis , Director of Rules and Competitions at the CGA | Rules of Golf

3p – 3:30p | Nathan Morris, Instructor at GolfTEC – DTC | Effective Practice for a Trustable Game

4p – 4:30p | Rick Timm, PGA Instructor at Timm Golf Academy | Common Swing Faults and their Fixes

4:30p – 5p | CWGA | Getting Started in Golf for Women

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012

10a – 10:30a | Ed Oldham, PGA Head Professional at The Ranch CC | Characteristics of Great Golfers

11a – 11:30a | Dee Tidwell, Owner at Championship Golf Fitness | Building Your TOUR Team To Play Your Best

12p – 12:30p | Trent Wearner, PGA Director of Instruction at Trent Wearner Golf Academy | The Essential of Improving

1p – 1:30p | Doug Wherry, PGA Director of Instruction at Jake’s Place | Simple v Complex Muscle Movements; Which one Works for You?

2p – 2:30p | Tom Gibbs, PGA Director of Instruction at GolfTEC – Park Meadows | Choosing Your Best Practice Methods

3p – 3:30p | Pete Lis , Director of Rules and Competitions at the CGA | Rules of Golf

4p – 4:30p | CWGA | Getting Started in Golf for Women

 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

10a – 10:30a | Stan Sayers, PGA Director of Instruction at MetaGolf Learning Center | Reading Greens

11a – 11:30a | Steve Patterson, PGA Director of Instruction at Fossil Trace GC | Is the Belly Putter For Real?

12p – 12:30p | Dan Sniffin, PGA Instructor at GolfTEC – Park Meadows | Cause and Effect of the Club at Impact

1p – 1:30p | Pete Lis , Director of Rules and Competitions at the CGA | Rules of Golf

2p – 2:30p | CWGA | Getting Started in Golf for Women

3p – 3:30p | Patrick Nuber, Director of Instructor at GolfTEC – Golden | Get It In the Hole Faster!!!
 

Ryder Cup Junior Academy Applications Due February 17th, 2012

The 2012 Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy is scheduled for the week of July 1-8 and is limited to a total of 96 juniors (48 boys and 48 girls) each year. Each Section has the opportunity to select one boy and one girl to attend and participate.  The Ryder Cup Junior Academy is a seven-day program conducted at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla. with an emphasis on shot making, scoring, swing mechanics, competitive course management, technology, equipment, fitness and physical assessments. A good deal of the program is based on the Ryder Cup and learning from its rich history. 

Please click here to access the program overview and application.

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Colorado PGA Revamps FREE App for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry Platforms and Introduces SMS Text Messaging

With smart phones becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives, the Colorado PGA is pleased to announce that we have revamped our App and that it is now available on the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry Platforms.
This FREE App is available to all members and will include all of our Tournament Information, including registration, as well as Colorado PGA News, a Course Directory, and much more. We look forward to using this App as yet another way to effectively communicate with you.

To see how to download the App on each platform, click on "View More".
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Colorado PGA Hosts 2011 Colorado Golf Summit

Golf 2.0 Presentation

Darrell Crall, Senior Director of Golf 2.0 with the PGA of America joined the Colorado PGA and the rest of the Colorado Golf Industry for the 2011 Colorado Golf Summit.  Crall and our entire industry came together to better understand the challenges we face and how important it is for all of us to work together to retain and strengthen the golfing core, engage “lapsed” golfers, and drive new players. Additionally, Christy Dobson and 9NEWS presented their proposed ad campaign, Golf Colorado.
Below you will find a link to the video presentation, the Golf 2.0 Powerpoint presentation, and the 9NEWS Golf Colorado Powerpoint presentation.

Golf 2.0 Presentation

9NEW Golf Colorado Presentation

 
 
 

PGA National News

The PGA of America Highlights Jobs and Employment Services to Kick Off the 11th Annual Jobs in Golf Month

The PGA of America's 11th Annual Jobs in Golf Month, which highlights online employment resource tools and jobs within the industry, will kick off in conjunction with the 59th PGA Merchandise Show, and continue to promote employment in golf throughout February. View More

Globe-Trotter Luke Donald Returns Home, Accepts First PGA Player of the Year, Vardon Trophy at PGA Headquarters

Donald, who spends his winters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., was honored by PGA staff as he picked up his first PGA of America Player of the Year Award and Vardon Trophy. He captured both awards last season, becoming the first native of England to win both in the same year. View More

Aided by a PGA Professional, Baseball Great Ken Griffey Jr., Eager to Promote Family, Fun Through PGA of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership

Griffey, a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), made his first PGA Merchandise Show appearance in support of the new partnership between The PGA of America and BGCA. View More

Cobra Puma Golf Announces Presenting Sponsorship of National Car Rental PGA Assistant Championship

Cobra Puma Golf will be the exclusive equipment sponsor of the event, bringing the brands' product offerings to PGA Assistants nationwide. View More

Bauer International's Designation as the 'Official Furnishings and Shop Fixtures of The PGA of America' Extended Through 2015

Bauer International Inc., the "Official Furnishings and Shop Fixtures of The PGA of America" will offer PGA Professional-staffed facilities preferred pricing on Bauer furnishings, fixtures and golf shop planning services. Bauer will continue to supply furnishings and fixtures at PGA of America-owned-and-operated facilities and Championships. View More