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A
message from your Area Director, Tom Mason, PGA:
It has been
a tough, first half of 2018 for the Palmetto Area (Area II). Many
of us have suffered through winterkill in the late part of the
spring and early part of the summer. The turf problems coupled
with the overly hot temperatures and bountiful rainfall have
created challenges for many facilities. Luckily, many folks that
I talk to are very positive on rounds played, and most facilities
say they have been staying very busy. Hopefully Mother Nature
will provide us with some better weather as we move into the fall
months.
I would
like to thank Tony Branham and Cobblestone Park for hosting our
second Drive, Chip and Putt in the Palmetto Area. With the help
of the section staff and the South Carolina Golf Association, we
have hosted two, well attended, Drive Chip and Putt competitions
(The Par Tee Golf Center hosted the first). A special thanks to
all of the PGA Members who helped out with these competitions.
Mike Casto, and Fort Jackson Golf Club will be hosting a
Sub-Regional Qualifier in a few weeks. If you would like to
volunteer to help at Fort Jackson on Saturday, August 25th,
please contact Jessica at the section office or Mike Casto at
Fort Jackson Golf Club.
I would
also like to thank all of the PGA Professionals who participated
in PGA Junior League Golf this summer. You have heard me talk
about this program for the last six years. I am very passionate
about PGA Junior League Golf and I am certain that once you try
running a PGA Junior League Program you will see positive growth
with junior offerings at your facility. Chris Sparrow and
Columbia Country Club will be hosting a Sectional Qualifier on
Monday, August 13th. Good luck to all of the All-Star
Teams that will be taking part in the new post-season format.
I look
forward to seeing everyone over the next few months. It is a
pleasure and honor to serve as the Palmetto Area Director. As
always, if you have any questions or concerns about section
affairs, please feel free to call me at 803-600-8671 or email me
at tamason7272@gmail.com. Good luck to the
Gamecock and Tiger football teams this year !!!
Tom Mason -
Area II Director
Par
Tee Golf Center
(803)
600-8671
tamason7272@gmail.com
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