Weekly Update February 22nd, 2019 – Northeastern New York

Friday, February 22nd

NENY Staff - Rules of Golf
Presentations Available from Section

NENY PGA Section Tournament Director, Doug Evans is available to do a Rules Presentation as an extended section member benefit with any of our section professionals at your request. He recently, performed one for the Siena College Mens and Womens Golf Team. Approximate parameters include one and a half to two hours in length performing in combination with the PGA Professional with canned power point presentations that include professional USGA video clips, etc.

If you are interested, please contact Doug directly to schedule a date and time. There is no required fee for the offering but any professionals/clubs that would like to make a donation to the section's Player Development/junior programming efforts. Or if you would just like assistance with tools/resources including power points, etc. please contact us.

devans@pgahq.com
518-438-8645 Office

Section 2019 Spring Membership Meeting
Monday, March 25th
Hosted by Saratoga National Golf Club
*4 MSR Required Meeting Credits
8:30am-12:30pm

Please mark your calendars now to attend the NENY PGA Section's 2019 Spring Membership Meeting. The meeting will feature our 2018 Special Awards Program to recognize our Award Winners but also an opportunity to cover and review new PGA and Section membership related items, any changes related to the 2019 poicies and programs and a keynot presentation by Anna Liotta. Anna is a reknown speaker and expert on Generations and Millenials and we know you will gain valuable insight into these demographics who make up your golf staff and consumer base!

Please feel free to invite your owner/general manager, club or greens Chairperson, etc. Any guest with a professional is complimentary.

Members on the Move & Updates

Kyle Frazier PGA Associate has left the section and transferred to the North Florida PGA Section and is working as an Assistant Professional at TPC Sawgrass. Kyle was an Assistant Professional at Town of Colonie Golf Course. Best of luck in your position Kyle!

PGA Junior League Informational Seminar
Thursday, February 28th at Town of Colonie Golf Course

Informational workshop on PGA Junior League led by PGA Regional Manager, Brian Bain and NENY PGA Player Development Manager, Christian Torres.

Deadline before Late Fees s Tuesday, February 26th!

Agenda:
10:00am-10:15am: Registration
10:15am-11:45pm: PGA Jr. League Seminar
12PM - Lunch

PGA Member will receive 2 Required MSR Education Credits

Empire Golf Expo - Happening Soon!
Saturday-Sunday, March 16th - 17th

If your in the golf business you should be sure to be at the Empire Golf Expo and please help us promote this great opportunity to your own club members/consumers to check it out.

Don’t miss the 6th Annual Empire Golf & Travel Expo at the Albany Capital Center on March 16-17th. This is New York’s largest consumer golf show and offers attendees an interactive experience featuring a 19th Hole, speakers, contests, free lessons, and a special section devoted just to junior golf.

New this year, take a ride on a GolfBoard and learn all about the new changes in the rules seminar hosted by NYSGA. Discount tickets available online now at www.EmpireGolfExpo.com.