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Volume 6, Issue 2 February 2014

From the Officers Desk P 2

Growth of the Game P 3-5

Upcoming PGA Reach Events P 6

Assistants Corner P 7

Rules Corner P 7

Teaching & Coaching Summit P 8

PGA HQ News P 9-11

Employment Chips P 12

Fitness Tips P 13

Tournament News P 14-15

Upcoming Events P 16

Member Updates & Birthdays P 17

The month of January and the start to February have been awesome at the Gateway PGA. The cold snowy weather has not stepped in the way of a lot of exciting news and activity. I am really jazzed up about the 2014 Gateway PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit. We have asked many of our past Teacher of the Year Award Winners to be part of a two day sum-mit to benefit our members and apprentices. Not only have they agreed

but they all have put a lot of passion into demonstrating what has led to them becoming great teachers and coaches. Joining them will be two special guests. Joe Hallett is a Top 100 instructor who has a re-sume of players who are the whos who in golf especially on the

LPGA Tour. What makes him special is that he enjoys teaching the higher handicap just as much. We also have Mike ODonnell who is the Sr. Director of Player Development for the PGA of America. Mike is one of the most dynamic individuals I have met. His heart bleeds passion for growing the game and his resume speaks volumes about his ability to do just that. At the end of the day, every PGA Professional has a stake in teaching, coaching, and grow-ing this great game. If you were to sign up for one educational event in 2014this one will not let you down. The Gateway PGA continues to grow their relationship with Anheuser Busch. I think every member should know that they have doubled their financial commitment to programs within the section including the tournament program and our womens golf initiatives. In addi-tion, they are helping us bring a fundraising effort, through the Ozzie & Friends Benefit Con-cert, to the next level. We are incredibly excited to move the venue to the Peabody Opera House where Vince Gill, Kathleen Madigan, and Nikko Smith will perform. AB will help place in store displays at every major outlet that Lohr Distributing delivers to. A scan and win promotion will also be part of this activation. AB is also supporting us along with the American Culinary Federation as part of the Bud Best of St. Louis. This event is on St. Patricks Day and will bring the best chefs in 15 states across the central part of the country together to showcase their talent. AB will pair a beer with many of their dishes, charge a ticket price for consumers to take part, and donate all proceeds to PGA REACH. Ozzie, AB, and a host of Gateway PGA Professionals are taking our brand to new heights! Last, I am really anticipating the 2014 Tournament Program and Junior Program. We have an incredible relationship with National Car Rental who will help us launch the Pro-Am Se-ries and we have grown some really unique partnerships with other companies this year. The quality of golf will be matched with the quality of partners and tournament administration I can promise you that. In addition, the Junior Program has never connected better with facili-ties as they have this off-season. Alex is getting ready to push out her final scheduleshe has been holding back a few big venues who will be hosting Junior Events this year. In addi-tion, we have partnered with the AJGA and will be rolling out the Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship which culminates at Augusta National the week leading up to the Masters. Stay tuned as 2014 is getting dialed in for a season like no other for the Gateway PGA. All the best,

Josh Riley, PGA

Section Officers

Joe Schwent, PGA President

Nathan Charnes, PGA Vice-President

Benjiman Kent, PGA Secretary

Gateway PGA Staff

Josh Riley, PGA Executive Director

Steve Finn, PGA Assistant Executive Director

Alex Anderson Director or Junior Golf

Ali Wells, PGA Growth of the Game and Program Director

Lindsay Riley Foundation Admin Assistant

Susan Bender Membership

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FROM THE OFFICERS DESK

Dear Fellow PGA Professionals:

Our Executive Director, Josh Riley, has indicated that he is hopeful of delivering (even more)

significant news regarding sponsorship for our Foundation and Section. The Gateway PGA is

on the minds of local, regional and national business leaders when they are making

philanthropic (and sponsorship) decisions. The image of our Section is an important factor

when business leaders make these decisions, and for better or worse, some people may

perceive actions in a precipitous manner or in ways not intended, while other people believe

the same actions to be innocuous. Our Section has momentum like never before and it has

never been more important for us to support the efforts that have been made on our behalf,

both by Josh and his staff, and by our fellow PGA Professionals. Thus, the Board has made a few decisions that

impact our Section Tournaments and Business Meetings.

During a recent Board Meeting, the topic of alcohol consumption by PGA Members during Section Tournaments

was discussed at great length. The Board concluded that alcohol consumption will no longer be allowed during play

of Section Points Events, but can continue to be enjoyed upon conclusion of the round, subject to the rules of the

host facility as well as prevailing liquor laws. It is important to note that the Board is not implying that past behav-

ior by any of our Members has been a source of negative publicity or public sentiment at any time, rather we are tak-

ing a proactive approach to a What if? type scenario.

A second item that was discussed was Business Meeting attendance and appropriate attire. It has been decided that

in order to receive MSR Credits for Meeting attendance, PGA professionals will be required to be present at both the

beginning and end of our Business Meetings. The Board understands that unforeseen circumstances can occur, and

will address specific situations on a case-by-case basis. Business attire will also be required in order to attend future

Meetings. Specific details will be communicated upon registration.

Thank you for your support of these new initiatives.

Benjiman Kent, PGA, MBA

General Manager and Director of Golf

Persimmon Woods Golf Club

Gateway PGA Secretary, 2013-2014

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SUSAN BENDER

Every PGA member and apprentice should have received a letter in the mail requesting you to verify your

employment and classification listing. These are important to list correctly in the calendar, even if they

change. We will be downloading the information in PGALinks on February 24 and using this for your listing

in the calendar. Please take a minute to make sure your employment and classification are correct in

Links. The calendar goes to the printer March 3 and after that no changes will be possible.

Thanks, Susan

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GROWTH OF THE GAME

Extra Extra! Take a minute to note a few updates from last months newsletter information and/or recent email notifications.

Growth of the Game Committee

Kevin Schaeffer, PGA GOG Committee Chair from Annbriar Golf Course, invites you to attend the first meeting of 2014. Open to all, the committee will meet on Monday, February 24th at WingHaven Country Club at 9:00 am. The Growth of the Game Committee is involved in ladies golf, junior golf, Get Golf Ready, free community events, the College Skills Combine and much more. Join us for fresh ideas, networking, career enhancement, MSR credits, or just to hang out with cool people! Contact Ali Wells at awells@pgahq.com or 636-532-3355 x105 to attend.

Equipment Rental Program

Why should you submit your equipment rental requests now? Well, for a couple of reasons:

1. The Foundation has AWESOME pieces of equipment that can be used for junior programs of any age or family events with adults.

2. Dates are filling up VERY fast! The month of June is over half full already!

Golfzilla is a hot item, but keep in mind the Foundation has other inflatables for rent along with SNAG equipment, KWIK Golf, Birdieball golf, and more. Contact the office to make your reservation today!

Ozzie and Friends A Benefit for PGA REACH

The second annual Ozzie and Friends Benefit Concert, taking place at the Peabody Opera House on May 1st, announces that tickets will go on sale Friday, February 14th. The event is a must-see as PGA REACH welcomes talent from across the country: Grammy Award-winning county music star Vince Gill, world-renowned comedian Kathleen Madigan, and American Idol finalist Nikko Smith. Information on where to purchase tickets is coming soon. Thank you for supporting the Gateway PGA and PGA REACH!

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Active.com has 9 million visits per month?

Did you know that Active.com is a free website and benefit to ALL PGA Professionals?

Did you know that Active.com links posted events and programs to GetGolfReady.com and PlayGolfAmerica.com?

Did you know that by NOT using Active.com, you are missing out on FREE marketing, advertising, and potential customers?

Did you know that the Section Office can help ensure you and your facility are taking full advantage of this resource?

To learn more or for help getting started, give us a call! Also find Getting Started in 11 Easy Steps on the next page. While planning for your upcoming Get Golf Ready classes, PGA Sports Academy Programs or junior leagues, consider using Active.com to help get the word out about events at your facility and boost registrations. Stay well, stay warm!

Ali Wells, PGA Foundation Operations Director

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Click on the image below to find out how you can get started with

ACTIVE Works in 11 easy Steps!

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Sign up to host a team today! PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is the

Little League approach to the great game of golf, where every participant

gets a chance to play.

Franklin County Country Club Washington

Persimmon Woods Golf Club Weldon Spring

HighLands Golf and Tennis Center St. Louis

Pheasant Run O'Fallon

Country Club of St Albans St Albans

Ballwin Golf Club Ballwin

Winghaven CC O'Fallon

The Legends CC Eureka

Fox Run Golf Club Eureka

The Landings at Spirit GC Chesterfield

Whitmoor Country Club St. Charles

Meadowbrook Country Club Ballwin

Algonquin Golf Club Glendale

Pomme Creek Golf Course Arnold

Oak Brook Golf Club Edwardsville

Fox Creek Golf Club Edwardsville

St Clair Country Club Belleville

2014 Gateway PGA Facilities 2014 Gateway PGA Facilities 2014 Gateway PGA Facilities

Registered for Registered for Registered for

PGA Junior League GolfPGA Junior League GolfPGA Junior League Golf

2014 Gateway PGA Facilities

who have Verbally Committed to

PGA Junior League Golf

Annbriar Gofl Club

Country Club of Legends

Crescent Farms

Far Oaks

Forest Hills Country Club

Greenbriar Country Club

Lockhaven Country Club

Old Hickory Golf Club

Pardise Valley

Pheasant Run Golf Club

Pomme Creek

Quincy Country Club

Spencer T. Olin

St. Louis Country Club

Sunset Hills Country Club

The Falls Golf Club

Westborough Country Club

Local qualifying registration for the 2014 Drive, Chip & Putt is

planned to go live Sunday, April 6, 2014.

More information will be coming soon!

The top finisher from each site in the same age/gender categories earned a place in the 2013 final, which will

be played the Sunday prior to the start of the 2014 Masters Tournament and will be broadcast live on the

Golf Channel. To see who qualified, read more here.

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RULES CORNER

During the Waste Management Tournament in Phoenix the eventual winner, Kevin Stadler hit a

tee shot in some cholla cactus. He declared the ball unplayable and dropped a substituted ball

within two club lengths of where the original lay. The announcers questioned the substitution.

Stadler proceeded correctly. Rule 28 Ball Unplayable requires the player to drop a ball not the

ball.

ASSISTANTS CORNER Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and the new year is off to a great start.

The start of 2014 is an exciting one for the assistants of the Gateway Section. The committee is

planning on meeting this month to discuss some new ideas and finalize the schedule for the

upcoming year.

We are very pleased to have a new face on our committee for 2014. Adam Betz will be

joining us this year. We are always looking for new faces and fresh ideas on our committee.

If anyone has any interest in joining please let one of our members know.

Illini Country Club Forest Hills Country Club Quincy Country Club Quincy Country Club Westwood Country Club Winghaven Country Club Meadowbrook Country Club The Club at Old Hawthrone The Club at Old Hawthrone-Meadowbrook Country Club

Michael Leotta, PGA Chairman Brandon Coffey, PGA Vice-Chairman George Schrage, Secretary Gideon Smith, PGA Board Liaison Ty Zimmerman, PGA Past-Chairman Andrew Jury RJ Villafuerte, PGA Richard Niedergerke, PGA Austin Waibel Adam Betz

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PGA HQ NEWS

2014 Compensation Survey Live on

PGALinks.com

Your participation is requested in helping to ensure that one of our Association's most powerful employment tools remains effective for you and your fellow PGA Professionals. Your participation is the key to producing compensation data that is valid and meaningful. Please consider the following points when contemplating filling out the survey: The survey data is completely confidential - individual information cannot be accessed The survey contains vital information to help your brother and sister PGA Professionals in their negotiations for higher compensation The Compensation Reports are important for the Employment Consultants as they meet with employers in the effort to drive up compensation 100% participation is possible only if you take the time necessary to be involved! Typically, our higher wage earners do not participate which can drive the results down. Our goal in the Gateway section is to significantly increase participation this year! Each member has until March 23, 2014 to complete the survey and will receive 2 MSR's. Thank you for your support of this very important Association survey! Click here to complete the 2014 PGA Compensation Survey.

Are You Interested in Attending a PGA/

USGA Rules of Golf Workshop?

If you plan to attend a PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Work-

shop in 2014, you can register online or via phone

through the USGA. PGA members will

receive 16 MSR credits (Education Category) for the 2-

day workshop and 24 MSR credits (Education

Category) for the 3-day workshop.

PGA Magazine Launches Exclusive App for iOS and Android

The app will offer PGA members direct access to thousands of fellow PGA Professionals

PGA Magazine Publications & Marketing Group announced that the free PGA Magazine app is now available exclusively for PGA Professionals in both iOS and Android versions.

The PGA Magazine app was created to offer PGA Professionals a quick and easy way to access an array of PGAmagazine.com content updated daily. Now, PGA Professionals will be able to view all archived PGA Best Practices, updated PGA Section News from all 41 Sections, PGA of America News, PGA Lesson Tee articles, PGA Rules Talk articles, and a PGA Clubfitting Library. Click here to continue reading.

PGA Professionals can download the free app on iOS by clicking here and on Android by clicking

here.

Click here to learn more

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The PGA of America and Golf Channel Partner with

Technology Company GAME GOLF

Game-changing technology captures real on-course golf data to make golf more fun and interactive, allowing golfers to

compete virtually both on and off the course, independent of location with friends worldwide

GAME GOLF announced a joint partnership with the PGA of America and Golf

Channel, two of the most influential forces in all of golf, to revolutionize the way

golfers play, compete, socialize and improve their game. GAME GOLF, a wearable

device and integrated software platform which tracks and displays rounds of golf in a

dynamic, socially driven interface, officially launched the products availability to

consumers and retailers at the 61st PGA Merchandise Show.

Through this partnership, the PGA of America will provide broad outreach of GAME

GOLFs engaging, social-centric, and universal appeal among its channels of

business influence. GAME GOLF has the potential to serve as the next generation of

teaching application for PGA Professionals.

In tandem, Golf Channel will showcase GAME GOLFs game-changing product

attributes, including on the networks instructional programming. In addition, Golf

Channel will leverage GAME GOLFs social media platforms to connect with

viewers.

GAME GOLF will revolutionize the game by changing the way we socialize about

golf and reveal how we are actually playing the game, said John McGuire, CEO of

GAME GOLF. Much like the introduction of plastic cleats changed the culture of

the game, we are doing the same by making golf more social and bringing a golfers

data to life.

GAME GOLF utilizes sensors on each club and a tag-and-go wearable device sensor

on the players belt. Vital performance data is synced to the cloud from the device

and viewable on GAME GOLFs website (www.gamegolf.com) within a players

profile or on the players mobile device. From there, a player can view a dynamic

interface displaying each shot and round data such as club selection, fairways hit,

greens in regulation and distance, in addition to other stats and trends important to the

player.

In addition to enabling golfers to view their game, GAME GOLF features a social

media hub where players can share their round, compare it to others, and virtually

compete with friends or colleagues across the country and around the world.

Among the PGA Tour professionals working with GAME GOLF to develop the

product are 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood and, most

recently, 2003 U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk. McDowell has been testing and

providing feedback on the product for the last two years.

Click here to view more.

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PGA Financial Assistance

Scholarship Program Fund

Graduating high school seniors and college students who are the children or grandchildren of PGA members are

invited to apply online at the home page (before you log in) of PGALinks.com to be considered for financial support

for college through the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is an

academic based scholarship program.

For more information click on the links below

An important note there are two changes this year: Up to 20% of funding will take into account financial need,

please see details in Financial Need Section of application (this will be for students that fill out a FAFSA (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid) and receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) that has an EFC (Effective Family

Contribution) number on it. They must still have a 3.4 cumulative GPA. Beginning with 2014 graduating high

school seniors (incoming Freshman in Fall of 2014) the total number of scholarships a student can receive will be

limited to 2 total scholarships over the 4 years of undergraduate college attendance.

For more information you may contact the Section office

OR:

PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program

Attention: Linda Bennington

888.532.6661; 561.624.7612

e-mail: lbenning@pgahq.com

Grant and Scholarship Specialist

100 Avenue of the Champions

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418

Fact Sheet College Preparation Assistance Scholarship Search Tips

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Employment Chips

Tim Marks, PGA | Employment Consultant | 815.630.5196 Office | tmarks@pgahq.com

The PGA Compensation Survey

is the most credible source of

compensation information in

the golf industry. This is

primarily due to the

overwhelming support from you, the PGA

Professional. In 2013, over 15,000 PGA

Professionals completed the PGA Compensation

Survey. To keep you armed with the most accurate

data, it is necessary to refresh the statistics with

up-to-date information. All PGA Professionals, both

Apprentices and Members, in all job categories, are

encouraged to participate. The better the

participation, the better the information we will have

to work with. Please understand that all individual

responses are completely confidential.

Participation in the survey provides you and your

colleagues with accurate compensation information

when you need it for negotiations, job searches and

budgeting. An accurate reflection of what all

members are earning is needed, so we encourage all

PGA Professionals to support this survey, especially

our most highly compensated professionals. If

highly compensated individuals do not participate

then the survey numbers reflects lower earnings,

which then in turn hurts all future job opportunities.

Your peers, your local PGA Section and especially

PGA Employment Consultants who meet with

employers need accurate information to help

upgrade positions for all PGA Professionals.

I urge you to participate and please remember that

no one is privileged to see what you submit, so don't

let this be a deterrent. If you have any questions,

please feel free to call me about the particulars with

regard to the confidentiality of the survey.

The survey has been streamlined and should only

take 15-20 minutes to complete if you are prepared

with the necessary information. Click here to begin:

Professionals completing the Survey before March

23, 2014 will be rewarded with up to 2 MSR credits.

Your fellow PGA Professionals and I appreciate

your participation. Results will be available in the

PGA Compensation Survey Reporting Tool later this

spring. If you have questions or need assistance

finding Compensation Survey data for your own

situation, please contact me.

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Todays world of golf is competitive, and many golf pros train as if they had their sights set on Olympic Gold. Even if were not playing at the pro level, sometimes it feels like were in our own Olympics race, trying to maintain a decent golf game as we also keep pace with our busy lifestyles. The 2014 Winter Olympics will show us many examples of heroic performance. With that in mind, this month we look at ways to get the most from our workouts so that we can be ready for golf

on the first tee this spring.

Questions to ask before adjusting your workout:

What are your goals? What is a realistic time allowance keeping in mind the window of opportunity may not be the same every day? What kinds of activities sustain your interest? With golf season just

around the corner, what can you do to prepare your body now?

What the experts say:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say adults generally need 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity weekly and muscle strengthening two to three times each week, working major muscle groups; or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity and muscle strengthening

two or more times a week.

The American College of Sports Medicines overall recommendation is for most adults to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. The exercise could be 10 minutes at a

time working smaller chunks during the day.

Some ideas to get you started:

Engage in something active with your spouse, kids or entire family.

For portability, use exercise bands or workout using your own body weight.

Pull workouts from a variety of sport disciplines and blend them into a single training plan. Based on experience and research, a combination of sport specific workouts produces better cardio and physical results than single sport training. It also helps prevent workout brain drain. In addition,

blending several workout styles into one also keeps us engaged and saves time.

Popular workout combinations include: yoga, weight lifting and indoor cycling; treadmill, weight

lifting, Pilates; yoga, brisk walking and weight lifting.

Combine sports fitness plans that interest you, or personalize your program by consulting a fitness

coach or trainer.

If youre a beginner, try working out with a friend to keep motivated.

If youve been keeping up with fitness all winter, try a TRX suspension training class.

Keep in mind this Optimal Lifestyle philosophy: Any thing is better than nothing, and every little

bit helps. Just get started!

By the way, it might help to focus on that Olympic Gold, even if its only a dream. Get in condition for the Olympics of Life.

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2014 Gateway PGA Tournament Schedule *Note* - This schedule is under construction and subject to change

Date Event Site

MARCH

Monday, March 31 Spring Meeting/Quad Pro Forest Hills CC

APRIL

Mon-Tues April 7-8th 2 Man Team Firekeeper GC Topeka, KS

Monday, April 14th PING Pro AM OakBrook GC

Monday, April 21 Pro-Open #1

Monday April 28th Pro-Assistant Championship

MAY

Monday, May 5-7th Match Play Championship Annbriar GC

Monday, May 12th Pro-Open #2

Monday, May 19th Assistants Pro-Am Missouri Bluffs

Tuesday, May 31st Pro-Open #3

JUNE

Monday, June 2nd Tower Tee Invitational Tower Tee GC

Monday, June 9th Southern Illinois Open Rend Lake GC

Tues-Wed, June 10-11th Senior Match Play Championship Sunset Hills CC

Sun-Wed, June 22-25th National PNC Myrtle Beach SC

Thursday, June 26th Pro-Ladies Pro-Am Annbriar GC

Monday, June 30th Foundation Pro-Am St Albans

JULY

Monday, July 7th Team Championship Quincy CC

Thursday, July 17th Scratch Pro Am TBA

Monday, July 21st Pro-Open #4 Missouri Bluffs

Thursday, July 31st Pro-Junior Pro-Am Old Hickory CC (T)

AUGUST

Monday, August 4th Gateway Section Pro-Am Dalhousie GC (T)

Monday, August 11-12th PNC Persimmon Woods GC

Thurs-Sun, August 7-10th PGA Championship Valhalla

Friday, August 15th Slice of Life Pro-Am Crab Orchard GC

Sunday, August 17th Beautification Pro-Am Lake Forest CC

Mon-Tues, August 18-19th Gateway Sr. PNC Lake Forest CC

Monday, August 25th ACG Pro-Am Meadowbrook CC

SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 2nd National Car Rental Asst Champ WingHaven CC

Monday, September 8th Pro-Open #5 Jeff City CC

Thursday, September 25th National Car Pro Am Series Champ Algonquin GC

Monday, September 29-30th Section Championship St.Clair CC

OCTOBER

Monday, October 6th Players Championship

Monday, October 22-22nd Lake Team Event Porto Cima, Osage Natl, Kinderhook

Wednesday, April 23rd Pro-Senior Pro-Am The Legends (T)

Monday, May 19th Assistants Pro-Am Missouri Bluffs

Thursday, June 26th Pro-Ladies Pro-Am Annbriar GC

Monday, June 30th Foundation Pro-Am St Albans

Thursday, July 17th Scratch Pro Am TBA

Monday, August 4th Gateway Section Pro-Am Dalhousie GC (T)

Thursday, September 25th National Car Pro Am Series Champ Algonquin GC

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Anderson & Perry Win Senior-Junior

Winter Championship

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. J.C. Anderson of OFallon, Mo., and left-hander Rod Perry of Port Orange, Fla., paired up after the PGA Cup Matches in September and teamed up this week to win the 55th annual PGA Senior-Junior Championship at

The PGA Golf Club.

Down by a stroke at the start of the day, An-derson and Perry had caught up by the turn, went ahead with birdie on the 10th hole and won by two strokes with a closing round of 66 on the Ryder course to finish at 26 under par 262. They earned

$5,000 apiece from the $98,000 purse.

Teams from Pennsylvania Kirk Stauffer of Bradford and Michael OConnor of Erie -- and Gene Fieger and Justin Bertsch of Naples, Fla., tied for second at 264 on final round scores of 67. Steve Schneiter of Sandy, Utah, and Shaun Powers of Greenwich, Conn., the second and third round lead-

ers, slipped to fourth on 70-265.

The 10th and 12th holes were huge, a big turnaround said Perry, the PGA Professional Play-er of the Year in 2012 and 2013. I birdied the 10th and Steve and Shaun both bogeyed the 12th, and we held on. Overall, Anderson made 15 birdies, Perry

14, and they had three team bogeys.

In the final round, played mostly through a steady drizzle, Stauffer made four birdies, OCon-nor two, and they had two bogeys; Fieger birdied five holes, Bertsch one, and they bogeyed one; and

Schneiter scored three birdies and a bogey.

Anderson, a teaching professional at Mis-souri Bluffs CC in St. Louis, and Perry, head pro-fessional at Crane Lakes GC in Port Orange, were teammates on the U.S. team for the PGA Cup Matches in England. Perry said he received a call from Anderson in November about the PGA Senior

-Junior.

Perry heads to Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday to play in the AT&T National Pro-Am, one of six PGA Tour exemptions he earned for winning the PGA

National Professional Championship in June.

Inagural PING Pro-Am on Schedule

On Monday, April 14th, OakBrook GC in Edwardsville, IL, will host the Inagural PING Pro-Am to honor Gateway PGA friend, Jerry Waitulav-

ich. What better way to honor the man who loved the game so much than to have a golf event. Pro-ceeds from the event will assist Jerry & Denise's Grandaughter, Sarah Lewis. Sarah is active in our Gateway PGA Jr Golf Tour and will be starting high school next year. More details will follow, but save the date on your calendars as this is an event you won't want to miss. Special Thanks to Mike Suhre, PGA, for puting this event together.

Season-long Tournament Contest An-

nouncement Coming Soon A new Season Long Contest for the Tourna-

ment Program will be announced and unveiled at the Spring Business Meeting. We are working with

a Partner to develop a contest that will give one winning Gateway PGA Professional an unrivaled

prize. This will encompass almost all Section Events, Pro-Ams to Pro-Opens, and we think every player, regardless of age and/or ability, will have a good chance to win the Grand Prize. Stay tuned for

the upcoming announcement.

2014 Gateway PGA Putt Putt

Championship

The 3rd Annu-al Gateway PGA Putt Putt Championship had a change in venue for this year as

the event was moved to Disneys Fantasia Gardens. This miniature golf course in not your everyday putt putt course as it is a Par 72 layout with Par 3s, 4s, and 5s. Holes ranged for 60 feet to over 1500 feet throughout the course. Over 30 players showed for this years event and Mid-Missouri contingent proved too tough to handle taking the Champion-ship and Runner-up spots.

Jason Woods & Robert Wilson were the Overall Champions finishing at 20-under par 52. Tying for runner-up honors were Jim Knoesel & Tory Hayes, and the team of Brett Moomey & George Schrage, both coming in a stroke back at 53. Front nine winners were Gideon Smith & Paul Leahy, while Knoesel & Hayes were low on the Back nine.

Special Thanks to Gateway PGA President Joe Schwent on his efforts in putting the event to-gether.

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Happy Birthday! Timothy J. Davenport, PGA 2/1 Bryan L. McMurray, PGA 2/17

Miles Horton, PGA 2/1 Steve T Finn, PGA 2/18

Joseph Mannuci III 2/3 Brian C. Kuddes, PGA 2/18

Michael J. Weirich, PGA 2/4 Kevin R Stull, PGA 2/19

Mark C Faulkner 2/5 Emily K. Berryman 2/20

Cary D. White, PGA 2/5 Grant J. Masson, PGA 2/20

Kevin N. Corn, PGA 2/6 David J. Bird, PGA 2/21

Ali J. Wells, PGA 2/6 Aaron T Gleason, PGA 2/21

Samuel K. Gilliland, PGA 2/7 Paul Loutzenhiser, PGA 2/21

Donald Haxel, PGA 2/8 Adam M Betz 2/22

David Kilpatrick, PGA 2/9 Bradley M Dean 2/22

Michael L Tucker, PGA 2/11 Dan J. Hilker, PGA 2/24

Michael A. Cummings, PGA 2/14 Stephen R. Lestmann, PGA 2/25

David J. Taylor, PGA 2/14 Steve Autry 2/26

Brian N. Laur, PGA 2/15 Jonathan G Prange 2/26

Robert C. Maruska Jr. 2/15 Jack Connell, PGA 2/28

Matthew B Muckensturm 2/16

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