september 2013
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Sun Country Section September NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
September 2013
Contact Us
Sun Country Golf House * 2316 Southern Blvd SE, Suite C * Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505.897.0864 * Fax: 505.897.3494 * www.suncountrygolfhouse.com * [email protected]
PGA Professional
of the Year
Dan Koesters, PGA
NM State University Golf Course
PGA Assistant
Professional of the Year
Erin Hinderliter, PGA
The Club at Las Campanas
Jack Hardwick
Teacher of the Year
Tom Velarde, PGA
Black Mesa Golf Club
Horton Smith
Award
Pat Gavin, PGA
PGA Golf Management Program
Bill Strausbaugh
Award
Grant Dalpes, PGA
Desert Lakes Golf Course
Marilea Bush
Amateur of the Year
Joe Sholtis
Lifetime Achievement
Award
Dennis McCloskey
Merchandiser of the Year
Private
Jason Epstein, PGA
The Club at Las Campanas
Junior Golf Leader
of the Year
Tom Yost, PGA
The First Tee of San Juan Co.
Merchandiser of the Year
Resort
Zach Hoefel, PGA
Twin Warriors Golf Club
Player Development
Award
Todd Kersting, PGA
Puerto del Sol Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year
Public
Jason White, PGA
NM State University Golf Course
Salesperson
of the Year
Adam Kase, PGA
Titleist
Sun Country
Golf Summit
November 3, 2013 Isleta Resort & Casino
Albuquerque, N.M.
2013
8:00 am Registration Grand Foyer
8:30 am Opening Remarks Ballroom A
Education Seminars
9:00 am - Session 1 Club Car Education TBD Ballroom A
Customer Service Val D’Souza Bosque Room
USGA Regional Affairs Kyle Nuss Rio Grande Room
10:00 am – Session 2 Building a Business Plan Derek Gutierrez Ballroom A
Apprentices Matt Long Bosque Room
TPP Nick Geyer Rio Grande Room
11:00 am – Session 3 Healthcare & the Golf World TBD Ballroom A
Social Media Val D’Souza Bosque Room
Rules Q&A Nick Geyer Rio Grande Room
12:00 pm Lunch Grand Foyer / Ballroom B
1:00 pm Keynote Address & Town Hall Meeting Ballroom A
Paul Levy – Secretary of the PGA of America
Mark Hill – USGA Sr. Director of Rules & Competitions
Membership Meetings
2:30 pm SCSPGA Section Annual Meeting Ballroom A
SCAGA Annual Meeting Bosque/Rio Grande
Celebration of Golf
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception Ballroom B
6:00 pm Awards Banquet Ballroom B
Sun Country Golf Summit Schedule of Events
Bob, Head Golf Professional at PaaBob, Head Golf Professional at Paa--Ko Ridge Ko Ridge
Golf Club, turned pro in 1981 and has been in the Golf Club, turned pro in 1981 and has been in the
Sun Country Section his entire professional golf Sun Country Section his entire professional golf
career with stops at Lake Carlsbad, Rio Rancho career with stops at Lake Carlsbad, Rio Rancho
Country Club, University of NM Championship Country Club, University of NM Championship
and Tanoan along the way. Bob has been battling and Tanoan along the way. Bob has been battling
cancer for the last 2 1/2 years. Originally diag-cancer for the last 2 1/2 years. Originally diag-
nosed with stage 2 colon cancer, Bob's cancer nosed with stage 2 colon cancer, Bob's cancer
metastasized into stage 4 bone cancer. The net metastasized into stage 4 bone cancer. The net
proceeds from the "Bucks for Bob Benefit" will proceeds from the "Bucks for Bob Benefit" will
be given directly to Bob to help him in this fight. be given directly to Bob to help him in this fight.
Cancer treatment is traumatic for the body. It is Cancer treatment is traumatic for the body. It is
also a dramatic drain on personal finances. Your also a dramatic drain on personal finances. Your
support is greatly appreciated. support is greatly appreciated.
WHEN: September 23rd, 12:30 ShotgunWHEN: September 23rd, 12:30 Shotgun
WHERE: PaaWHERE: Paa--Ko Ridge Golf ClubKo Ridge Golf Club
FORMAT: Two Professionals, Two Amateurs. FORMAT: Two Professionals, Two Amateurs.
Las Vegas Scramble.Las Vegas Scramble.
Entry is $120 per playerEntry is $120 per player
Contact person is Roger MartinezContact person is Roger Martinez
(505) 771(505) 771--61556155
[email protected]@pga.com
Pro Tee Sponsor $100Pro Tee Sponsor $100
Named Sponsor $1,000Named Sponsor $1,000
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFOCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
"The most dangerous phrase in the language is
'We've always done it this way.' "
- Grace Murray Hopper
The Santa Ana Star Casino New Mexico OpenThe Santa Ana Star Casino New Mexico Open
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September 18September 18--20, 201320, 2013
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Name Class Facility
Matthew Dalen B-8 Tanoan CC
Name Class Facility
Ross DuPlessis, PGA A-6 (from A-14) UNM GC
George Trujeque, PGA A-14 (from A-4) UNM GC
Name Class Facility
Jeremy Smith, PGA A-8 NMSU GC
Name Class Facility
Pat Murphy, PGA A-8 Twin Warriors GC
Steve Manning, PGA A-8 Santa Ana GC
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