From: Buddy Lawrence <info@pgaofamericagolf.com>

Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:15 PM

To: Carolinas Section

Subject: The Coastal Corner - Atlantic Area X Quarterly Update - November

 

This Winter Quarterly Update has a message from your Director and some exciting Section Updates!

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An update from your Area Director, Buddy Lawrence, PGA:

Overall Area

Northeastern North Carolina, the Outer Banks and Cypress Landing in Chocowinity escaped the wrath of the two hurricanes thank took aim at the Carolinas. Washington Yacht and Country Club and all club south were hit with high winds and some flooding. I was informed by the former General Manager that The Country Club of the Crystal Coast was hit hard and may not reopen. Any Golf Professional or facility seeking PGA of America Golf Relief and Assistance Funds should contact the Section Office.

Employment

Overall the Atlantic Area is consistent with PGA staffing over the past 12 months.
Washington Yacht & Country Club in Washington is searching a 1st Assistant Golf Professional.

Best Practices

Get Golf Ready Program for 2019

Get Golf Ready offers introductory group lessons as a way for PGA Professionals to attract new and returning golfers. To host Get Golf Ready at your facility, simply decide that it is the right adult introductory product for your facility to create new customers.

PGA Junior League for 2019

PGA Junior League is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 13 & under, to enjoy the game of golf. Like other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. Our Carolinas PGA Professionals captain teams in a popular two-person scramble format which reinforces the team concept and creates a nurturing environment for learning the game of golf. More than 2,900 juniors across the Carolinas participate in this entry point to the game.

Facilities/Tournaments

November 13 - Palmer Maples Invitational Pro-Am (Benvenue CC – Rocky Mount NC)
November 14 - Albemarle Bank & Trust Pro-Am (The Sound Golf Links – Hertford NC)

November 19 - Mayo-Hardee UCB Memorial Pro-Am (Pine Hollow GC – Clayton NC)
November 27-29 - Ahead EZ-GO Pro-Pro Championship (Mid-South, Dormie Club Pinehurst #8)
December 3 - CC of Johnson County Pro-Am (CC of Johnson County – Smithfield NC)


Buddy Lawrence - Atlantic Area Director
General Manager
Albemarle Plantation
(252) 426-4653

buddy.lawrence@albemarleplatation.com

 

Carolinas PGA Section
6271 Bryan Park Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214
336-398-2742


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