Josué Reyes, PGA Director of Retail Destination Kohler & Destination St. Andrews 2020 PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Resort Josue Reyes joined Kohler Co. in 2008 as the Manager – Merchandising, Blackwolf Run & Whistling Straits, to ensure the Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits retail businesses lead the industry in terms of service levels, […]
Officer Update & Award Presentations: Merchandisers of the Year
2020 CPGA Merchandiser of the Year Panel – John Marino, JT Symons & Martha Hudson Merchandiser of the Year (Private) John Marino, PGA | Old Chatham Country Club This award recognizes PGA Professionals who have demonstrated superior skills as merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The criteria considered for this award are: PGA member in […]
What Are You Selling? – Join 2019 CPGA Resort Merchandiser of the Year – Benji Boyter, PGA as he discusses the importance of promoting your facility and brand by knowing your customer better than they know themselves.
Using Social Media to Generate Sales Join Laura Robinson, Director of Retail at Pinehurst Resort, as she details how to utilize social media to generate significant online and in person sales. Robinson is at 25-year veteran to the golf retail business, overseeing all retail operations at Pinehurst, including three U.S. Open Championships.
Jack Nicklaus – Growing the Game through REACH, Doubles Golf & PGA.Coach Join the greatest golfer of all-time, Jack Nicklaus, as he inspires PGA professionals to grow this great game of golf. This session will also feature Doubles Golf Managing Partner Bob Longmire, and PGA Secretary Don Rea, Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Price and PGA […]
Officer Update & Award Presentations: Community, Patriot, Youth Player Dev & Player Development Award
Giving Back to Vets through PGA HOPE & Folds of Honor – Jessica Asbury & Sara Bush Join Jessica Asbury, Sara Bush and HOPE lead professionals to learn more about the Carolinas PGA military initiatives and how you can become more involved to help serve our veterans and service men and women.
Grow Your Business with PGA Jr League PGA Regional League Manager, Daryl Batey, PGA will share the tools and resources needed to create new golfers at your facility through profitable programs that are fun, social, inclusive, and sustainable. Featuring a complete overview of this year’s PGA Jr League.
The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion in Golf In order for golf to thrive and excel in the 21st century, the game and its players must look more like the community it serves. Join Gina Rizzi, President of Radius Sports Group, for a deep dive on this important mission.
Creating a Culture to Drive Member/Customer Engagement - Bruce Crowley Join Behavioral Scientist and Executive Coach Bruce Crowley to hear what he's observed studying the top Directors of Golf in the country since an initial commission by the financial backer of AMF Golf Mgmt in 2007. Learn their most highly correlated behavioral and leadership traits […]
Officer Update & Award Presentations: Strausbaugh, Prof. Dev. & Asst of the Year
Landing the Job - Rethinking your Job Search Process PGA Career Consultant Michael Mueller explores techniques and skills in this ever-changing market to land your next great opportunity.
You Know You’re a Badass – What does Everyone Else See? And Why Does it Matter? Learning How to Market Yourself! You know you’re a badass, it’s time others do, too! Whether you are pursuing a promotion or a raise, greater freedom in your position, acknowledgement for a job well done, or contemplating a new […]
Careers 101: A Crash Course in Careers, Self-Marketing & Success Join PGA Career Consultant Keith Soriano, PGA as he discusses tips to market yourself for success. Keith spent 13 years as a PGA Head Professional/DOG in Denver. A Certified PGA Professional in 7 disciplines, Keith has a BA from University of Colorado at Boulder and […]
2020 PGA of America Teacher of the Year – Mark Blackburn Mark Blackburn is the Founder/CEO of Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf & CC in Birmingham, AL. Mark is a three-time Alabama NW Florida Section PGA Teacher of The Year, Member of the TPI Advisory Board, a Golf Digest Top 40 Teacher in America […]
Officer Update & Award Presentations: Teacher of the Year & Players of the Year
Q&A with Chris Como – from Tiger to DeChambeau Chris Como is the youngest member of Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Teachers in America” working with top tour players – most notably Tiger Woods from 2014-2017 and currently, Bryson DeChambeau. Chris will spend the session fielding your questions as he shares his vast real-world teaching experience […]
Haas Family Reunion – The Secrets of our Success Arguably the most accomplished family in golf history, we are delighted to have Jay, Jay Jr., Bill & Jerry Haas join us for an engaging hour to learn the secrets of why their family excelled in golf, and their advice to share with your students who […]
2020 CPGA Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year – Allen Terrell, PGA Dustin Johnson Golf School Join Allen as he explores his teaching and mentoring of 2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson. Terrell has coached over 12 PGA Tour & European Tour players with over 25 wins worldwide, as well as 20+ NCAA All-Americans.
TEACHING & COACHING Feb 22) 2020 PGA of America Teacher of the Year – Mark Blackburn is the Founder/CEO of Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf & CC in Birmingham, AL. Mark is a three-time Alabama NW Florida Section PGA Teacher of The Year, Member of the TPI Advisory Board, a Golf Digest Top 40 […]
ANNUAL MEETING Presented by Golf Pro Payments | COST: $0 Monday, March 1 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM | 3 MSR: PGA Required | Featuring CPGA Hall of Fame and Golf Professional of the Year Awards, District 10 Director Election & Amendment Voting Results, Town Hall Session with PGA of America President Jim Richerson and […]
