PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Education – Utilizing PGA Interns at Your Facility

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Director Cole Mize and Michael Toole. The PGA Golf Management Internship Program allows students to gain valuable employment experience while being an important part of a golf facility’s operations team. PGA students bring with them industry knowledge gained through PGA education and prior experiences, as well as their passion for golf. These students are in very high demand, with over 500 job opportunities being submitted to the University of Idaho’s PGA Program each year.

This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.

Sponsored by Tagmarshal

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Join Jon Evertz for this educational webinar designed to help you and your students develop the best relationship with golf. Topics include:

• Sports Psychology and Brain Science Fundamentals
• Positive Mindset and Perspective – More Fun – Lower Scores
• Avoiding Self-Interference and Self-Sabotage
• Personal Growth and Self-Leadership

Jon Evertz is the Head Coach of Courses on Courses

• MA, Middlebury College, Breadloaf School of English
• Certified Trainer, Positive Coaching Alliance
• 12+ years Caddying experience

TPI – “The Body – Swing Connection” – Matt Henning’s

CHARBONNEAU GOLF CLUB

10:00AM – 12:00 NOON

• How do physical limitations negatively impact the golf swing?
• What is the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) screen and how can it identify those limitations?
• What drills/exercises should I try with a student to improve their movement?
• When should I refer a student to a medical professional?
• Education Fee – $10

 2 PGA Education PDR’s/AMP Education Credit

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Merchandising with Sean Arey, 2023 PNW Merchandiser of the Year – Public

Join Sean Arey, PGA for this 60-minute educational webinar.

Sean Arey, PGA, of Trysting Tree GC, was honored as the 2023 PNW PGA Merchandiser of the Year in the Public category. As one of the few pros who owns his golf shop, Sean’s commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of his merchandising operation at Trysting Tree. Demonstrating exceptional sales, margins, and efficiency, Sean’s retail success stands out prominently. Despite limited space, Trysting Tree leads in retail sales per square foot, boasting an impressive $580 in 2022. Sean’s strategic buying practices, particularly emphasizing college sports near Oregon State University, showcase his innovative approach to merchandising.

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Building your Successful Junior Leaders

Join Sara and Chris Griffin of Griffin Golf for this educational 60-minute webinar.

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Rethinking Player Development: Making Teaching and Player Development a Pillar for Staff Recruitment and Retention

Join Derek Siesser, Scott Erdmann and Ross Kukula for this educational webinar, and learn how we were able to grow our professional staff from 2 to 7, reduce hours worked and double professional income and the steps you can take to do the same.

• “Status Quo Sucks” Why the current employment model creates divide at facilities, professional burnout and slows program growth.
• “The Percentage Paradox and the Cash Conundrum” – Why paying lessons by percentage for most is a deterrent and why allowing your staff to accept cash is hurting them.
• “What you’re doing is probably illegal, maybe” – Teaching off the clock or have employees as an independent contractor? You’re probably exposed.
• “More mediocre jobs, or fewer great jobs” Why the jobs we’re offering create a bleak future and what we can do about it.
• “The New Model” – How to take steps to create great jobs, booming programs and happy staff.
• This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Credit for attending.

Derek Siesser, PGA of Indian Canyon Golf Course was selected as the 2022 Teacher of the Year. In 2022, Derek’s students combined for 12 wins, 9 Junior State Qualifiers, 2 USGA Championship Qualifiers, 23 personal low scores and 92 strokes lower on handicap. But Derek’s qualifications for this award go beyond the golf lessons he teaches. He emerged as a leader in teaching and growing the game in 2019, winning the PNW PGA Player Development award that year, and once again has proven himself an innovator. Through his Inland Empire Golf Academy, he not only teaches golfers of all abilities, but also mentors other PGA Professionals and Associates and helps them find better work-life balance.

Scott Erdmann, PGA of Oswego Lake Country Club was honored with the 2022 Player Development Award. Scott doesn’t just create programs, he creates community and opportunities. As Director of Instruction, Scott offers a multitude of instructional programs with an outstanding level of member participation. His quality programs celebrate personal milestones to keep members engaged, while his adaptability brings in new students of all ages year after year. His latest accomplishment, the “Scoring Method” program, implements “a results based coaching system that is rooted in learning on the golf course.”

Ross Kukula, PGA is the Director of Instruction at Arrowhead Golf Club. He provides score-oriented results for golfers looking to shoot lower scores. He also runs an expansive program for beginner women and junior golfers. He was an Operation 36 “Top 50 Coach” in 2021-2023.

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Learn How To Grow The Game AND Your Business through PGA Coach

Join Carissa Shaw, PGA for this educational 60-minute webinar.

Carissa Shaw (Simmons) is a PGA Golf Professional who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She has been teaching golf for over 10 years and currently operates her own business, Better Together Golf. She has served in various roles at golf clubs and organizations, including Teaching Professional, PGA Director of Member Engagement, and Interim Head Golf Professional. She is also president of the Western Washington Chapter PGA, a Board Member of the Pacific Northwest PGA, and on the PGA of America National Adult Player Development Committee.

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Think You Know The Rules? Rules Conversation with Two National PGA Rules Committee Members

Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Chuck West, PGA and Kathy Brown, PGA.

Chuck West is the recipient of the 2017 PNW PGA Perry Williams Award. In addition to serving the Section Rules Committee, he has served the PGA National Rules Committee for 26 years. He has taught or coordinated over 30 USGA/PGA Rules of Golf workshops and webinars.

Kathy Brown received the PNW PGA Perry Williams Award in 2015, 2016 and 2019 and serves on the PGA National Rules Committee.

This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.