Meetings & Education

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PlayIQ: Leaning Into AI in Golf Instruction

Join us for a 90-minute webinar with Ben Fowler, M.DS and Monte Koch, PGA. Topics include:

• Growing your coaching business by connecting golfers to your PGA instruction
• The Current Context of Coaching for the “Average Golfer”
• How do we, as PGA Coaches, reach the “Other/Untapped 85%?”
  • Bridging the Coaching Gap for Golfers, Connecting them to PGA Professionals
  • The Pathway to Golf Improvement Matters for the 85% too
• How can AI-based Golf Coaching/Instruction benefit your facility, build your customer database and drive revenue?
• How can AI-based “Reputation Technology” help you (and your facility’s) reputation with current and future customers/clients/students/members?

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

Ben Fowler, M.DS is a seasoned Data Science Manager based in South Florida. He is the founder and CEO of PlayIQ.ai and works on other projects outside of the golf industry as well. He leads initiatives that drive significant business impact through cutting-edge AI and machine learning applications. He focuses on delivering production enterprise solutions for demand forecasting, customer satisfaction optimization, talent matching, e-commerce analytics, and operational efficiency enhancement. Through collaborative leadership and cross-functional liaising, I ensure the seamless delivery and interpretation of data-driven insights to empower informed decision-making across the enterprise. Prior to obtaining his Masters in Data Science at Southern Methodist University, Fowler was an active PGA member working at the PGA of America in the Player Development Department as a Player Development Analyst for nearly six years. (Ben is now an RSV classification with the PGA of America, but plans to be reinstated soon.) Fowler graduated from New Mexico State University, receiving a B.S. in Business Administration, Specializing in Marketing/Professional Golf Management. It is at NMSU that Ben and Monte first connected and built their friendship nearly three decades ago.

Monte Koch, PGA is a PGA Certified Professional in Player Development and is a Career Services Consultant for the PGA of America, serving PGA professionals, employers in the Pacific Northwest Section.

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

The Hidden Power of Applying and Interviewing: Boost Your Career Outside of Job Hunting

Join us for a 60-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA. Learn why applying and interviewing, even when you’re not looking for a job, is a wise career move.

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

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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.

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

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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

Optimizing Your PGA Coach Profile for Maximum Impact

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA. Topics include:

• Tips for making the most impactful PGA Coach Profile
• Best Practices for Converting New Student Leads from PGA Coach
• PGA Coach Profile Best Practices
• Live Demo!

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education

Starting the Year with Golf Genius

Join us for a 90-minute webinar with Justin Scott, PGA.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PGA Jr. League

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Turfgrass Management

Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Joel Kachmarek and Brett Eaton, PGA.

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

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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.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PGA Family Golf

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Leaning into AI for Enhancing Written Communication

Join us for a 60-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PGM 3.1 Mentoring with National Education Faculty

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by PGA of America Education Facility staff.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Mark the Golf Course the Way You Want the Course to Play

Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Chuck West, PGA plus PGA of America Winter Series staff.

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.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Fireside Golf Instruction From the Little Red Book

Join us for a fun 60-minute webinar presented by Tom Sovay, PGA, where we will be channeling our inner Harvey Pennick. Topics include:

• My favorite chapters.
• Interpretation of Harvey’s pearls of wisdom with Tom’s twist of humor and knowledge
• You don’t have to read the book if you don’t want to; I will have read it three times before the seminar
• Questions and answers
• And of course a few door prizes.

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

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PGA Deferred Compensation: Growing the Game and Your Retirement Savings

Join Paul Fredricks, PGA Member Benefits Lead for this educational 60-minute webinar.

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

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

KJUS

Join us for a 60-minute insightful webinar.

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

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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.

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