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About the Southern California PGA Section
Making the Game Better for Nearly 100 Years
The Southern California Section of the PGA of America was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 Golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and player development initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.
2020 Presenting Partners
On this week’s #SCPGACatalyst, SCPGA Vice President and PGA Master Professional Robin Shelton will discuss “How Disneyland’s Marketing Strategy Can Improve Your Club”. Presentation is tomorrow, May 28th at 8am PDT.
🔗 to register>> https://bit.ly/3dbcVJR
Applications for Phase 2 will begin tomorrow, May 27th! Phase 2 will be an additional opportunity to assist those economically impacted by COVID-19.
To learn more and apply, click here>> https://bit.ly/3elcbSz
Join us tomorrow at 11 am for a #SCPGACoachChat with featured presenter PGA Professional Derek Uyeda from The Fairmont Grand Del Mar and instructor of PGA Tour Professional Xander Schauffele.
Coach Chat link:
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Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.
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Only two weeks left to submit your Special Awards nominations! 🚨
This is an opportunity for PGA Members to honor one of their fellow Professionals.
Deadline to submit your nomination is June 5th, 2020.
🔗 to the application: https://bit.ly/2VQykRe
Tune in to tomorrow’s #SCPGACatalyst at 8am PDT for a special presentation by Aaron Weintraub on “The Mental Side of Golf Performance”.
🔗 to register: https://bit.ly/3cQMHft
Join PGA Professional Brian Smock tomorrow at 12:30pm for a one hour webinar discussing best practices, safety precautions, and operational guidelines as we are reintroduced to the business and the game of golf.
🔗 to register: https://bit.ly/3gf0miP
Join us tomorrow at 11 am for a Google Hangout designed specially for instructors, teachers, and coaches. This week’s featured presenter is Jim Hartnett, PGA, from My Home 4 Golf.
Click here for the chat link:
Meet
Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.
meet.google.com
The SCPGA Foundation has donated an additional $5,000 to Feeding America! The donation will see $1,250 go to Feeding America branches in San Diego, Indio, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara.
To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/36iadje
Check out an exclusive #SCPGACoachChat extended interview with PGA Professional Jamie Mulligan, CEO of Virginia CC.
Click the link to watch:
Coach Chat - Anthony Leone & Jamie Mulligan, PGA
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Join us tomorrow, May 15th from 10am-11:30am PDT for a collaborative discussion on current industry updates surrounding COVID-19.
🔗 to register: https://bit.ly/3aXqVWH
On this week’s #SCPGACatalyst, SCPGA Vice President and PGA Master Professional Robin Shelton will discuss “How Disneyland’s Marketing Strategy Can Improve Your Club”. Presentation is tomorrow, May 28th at 8am PDT.
🔗 to register>> bit.ly/3dbcVJR
Applications for Phase 2 will begin tomorrow, May 27th! Phase 2 will be an additional opportunity to assist those economically impacted by COVID-19. Individuals receiving grants through the first phase will be eligible to apply for grants in the second phase but the maximum amount an individual can receive in aggregate from the first and second phase is $3,500. Those who did not apply for Phase 1 or who were denied during Phase 1 are eligible to apply for Phase 2.
To learn more and apply, click here>> bit.ly/3elcbSz
Join us tomorrow at 11 am for a #SCPGACoachChat designed specially for instructors, teachers, and coaches. This week’s featured presenter is PGA Professional Derek Uyeda from The Fairmont Grand Del Mar and instructor of PGA Tour Professional Xander Schauffele. The discussion will include best practices as we are being introduced to teaching and coaching “post-COVID-19”.
Coach Chat link: meet.google.com/adp-zsxm-jfa
Only two weeks left to submit your Special Awards nominations! 🚨
All active Class A Members of the Association will have the opportunity to nominate a Section Member(s) for any or all of the 2020 SCPGA Special Awards. This is an opportunity for PGA Members to honor one of their fellow Professionals.
Deadline to submit your nomination is June 5th, 2020.
🔗 to the application: bit.ly/2VQykRe
Tune in to tomorrow’s #SCPGACatalyst at 8am PDT for a special presentation by Aaron Weintraub on “The Mental Side of Golf Performance”.
🔗 to register: bit.ly/3cQMHft
Join PGA Professional Brian Smock tomorrow at 12:30pm for a one hour webinar discussing best practices, safety precautions, and operational guidelines as we are reintroduced to the business and the game of golf.
🔗 to register: bit.ly/3gf0miP
Join us tomorrow at 11 am for a Google Hangout designed specially for instructors, teachers, and coaches. This week’s featured presenter is Jim Hartnett, PGA, from My Home 4 Golf. The discussion will include best practices as we are being introduced to teaching and coaching “post-COVID-19”.
Click here for the chat link: meet.google.com/adp-zsxm-jfa
The SCPGA Foundation has donated an additional $5,000 to Feeding America! The donation will see $1,250 go to Feeding America branches in San Diego, Indio, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara.
To read more, click here: bit.ly/36iadje
This informative discussion highlights Jamie’s career and teaching philosophies, parallels between managing a golf course and coaching, and the tools he's acquired to become a better PGA Professional.
"With great opportunity, great responsibility."
Be sure to read the recent Orange County Register article about the SCPGA & SCGA "Do Your Part, Play Safe," campaign. #DoYourPartPlaySafe #WeAreSoCalPGA
Golf determined to stay on its game with new safety protocols
www.ocregister.com
Golf courses were able to open again throughout the state this month, but they must adhere to safety guidelines to limit the potential spread of COVID-19.
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