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PGA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT

EFFECTIVE FOR CYCLE 17 ‐ June 16, 2022 – June 15, 2025

Upcoming Education Opportunities

Carolinas PGA Education Committee

CPGA Rules Webinar

March 17 from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Friday, March 17 - 12:00-12:45 PM EST In this webinar, Brian Fahey, PGA will discuss Rules changes for 2023 and answer your most challenging Rules of Golf questions.

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Deferred Compensation Webinar

March 22 from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Registration for Deferred Compensation is open and you can begin earning points on April 1. Earn 1 PDR and have all of your Deferred Compensation questions answered

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TrackMan University Workshop - South Carolina

Charleston, SC

March 27 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Catch up on all things TrackMan! Learn best practices with the best technology. Earn 5 PDR.

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TrackMan University Workshop - North Carolina

Greensboro, NC

April 10 from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Catch up on all things TrackMan! Learn best practices with the best technology. Earn 5 PDR.

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STITCH Visit & Tour

Tuesday, May 2 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Join us for a facility tour of Stitch which is headquartered right here in Apex, NC. Earn 2 PDR credits and see all that Stitch has to offer. The address is Stitch Golf, 1021 Classic Rd, Apex, NC 27539 This is open to all CPGA Members and Associates!

Previous Webinars

PDR Credits Available

PGA Jr. League Webinar

January 31, 2023 from 10-11 A.M.

Join us to learn more about the 2023 PGA Jr. League season, how to register as a PGA Coach, and additional information to prepare you for your season. PDR Quiz can be found here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbmhec_kSUOJ8tBrdFEgk50CjV7I0pGM_DM6zQhevHIQQVWg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Webinar Recording

Visual Merchandising

December 13th from 12:00 -1:00 pm

Aaron Palen, PGA discusses his Merchandising philosophy and his strategies. He assesses merchandise displays from top professionals and answers questions regarding displays and industry trends. PDR Quiz can be found here https://forms.gle/nRx8X969awFSnaNw8

Webinar Recording

Interview with Carolina Hurricanes Justin Williams and Cam Ward

July 25th from 5:00 am – 6:00 pm

Join Carolina Hurricanes Justin Williams and Cam Ward as they discuss the mental aspect of competing at the highest level of hockey. Hurricanes reporter Mike Maniscalco will host the interview. PDR Quiz Link can be found here: https://forms.gle/rab8b5UKVArfGzfh8

Webinar Recording

Fireside Chat with Coach Mack Brown

April 11th, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST

2021 Carolinas PGA Golf Professional of the Year John Marino, PGA will host Old Chatham member and UNC Football Coach Mack Brown for an hour-long fireside chat. You can still receive one credit for watching and completing the PDR quiz in the link below. You will receive 1 required PDR for attending. PDR quiz link can be found here: https://forms.gle/58Yn5u8ZpPe8c3ZTA

Webinar Recording

COVID-19 Education Opportunities

Check out the CPGA COVID-19 page for up-to-date webinars, resources, best practices and more during this crisis.

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Teaching, Coaching, & Player Development

Carolinas PGA Teaching, Coaching, & Player Development Committee

PGA.COACH

A reimagined approach for the game’s best coaches

With a better work-life balance that allows you to focus on coaching, PGA Coach has the tools to help you grow and manage your business, and the expert training designed to help you better engage, inspire and retain golfers.

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Teaching, Coaching, & Player Development Committee Best Practices

Check out best practices from our TC&PD Committee that you can use at your facility!

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Associate Opportunities & Education

Carolinas PGA Associate Education Committee

Associate Education - Testing Review Session

July 27th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Brock White, PGA will host a testing review session and assist any Associates with their questions and/or concerns.

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Brock White, PGA

Chair

brockwhite@pga.com

Briana Niemann, PGA

Vice Chair

briana.niemann@gmail.com

Tom Inczauskis, PGA

PGM University Leader

tinczauskis@methodist.edu

Barry Pierce, PGA

President, Assistant's Assoc.

bp13176@yahoo.com

Jeremy Wetherton, PGA

L2/L3 Associate

jeremywetherton@gmail.com

Gil Feagin, PGA

At-Large Member

wfeagin@coastal.edu

Associate Mentor Program

2022 CPGA Associate Handbook

The CPGA Associate Education Committee is here to help PGA associates who are currently completing the PGA program. Our goal is to provide educational activities for associates, as well as create a network of Class-A PGA Professionals who are willing to volunteer time to assist associates in progressing through the PGA 2.0 program, and the new PGA 3.0 program, with gaining the needed work experience, completing the required portfolio work, getting out of suspension, etc.

Carolinas PGA Associate Mentor Program
The CPGA Associate Mentor Program provides PGA Associates across the Carolinas with a network of mentors available in each Area. Members of the mentor program are Class-A PGA Professionals willing to assist Associates with gaining the needed work experience, completing the required portfolio work, and guidance throughout the Associate program. Please reference the Pre-Associate / Associate Orientation Packet to find a mentor in your area.

If you would like to be added to the mentor list, please contact Ben Weeks @ bweeks@pgahq.com