Facility: Moose Run GC Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin PGA Professional Since: 1996 After a nearly 10-year career in the US Air Force, Don got out in 1991 to specifically get into the golf business. “It is something I had thought about doing ever since I was back in Wisconsin as a kid, but didn’t really … Read more
“The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight – Ben Hogan The stock market is on a tear. The S&P 500 rose 19.4% in 2017 excluding dividends, and is already up in 2018. It’s not a bubble or a sugar high. We never believed the “sugar high” theory that QE was driving stocks. So, … Read more
Does your career, your operation need a boost?” Maybe it’s time for TOWS. What?! TOWS. Yes, TOWS. It’s a backwards view of the standard SWOT analysis (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats). I have been a part of so many of these (including ones I’ve lead) I can’t even begin to count them. SWOTs are good tools for sure, or … Read more
I just returned from the PGA Executive Director Conference and Merchandise Show. It was a busy week working with my peers, National staff and of course our generous sponsors. Before I get to a few National highlights – we are very lucky to have such a great list of sponsors supporting our programs. Without them, … Read more
The current MSR Cycle Ends on June 15 – check your current MSR status at PGA.org. Each of your Chapter Education Chairs are working hard at offering opportunities within their Chapter for you. To review these Education Opportunities, please click below on your respective Chapter websites as they are constantly getting updated with the most … Read more
We are sad that “Joe The Pro” passed away yesterday in his home. He is survived by his wife Judy and all his friends whose lives he touched. Joe was a long-time PGA Professional at Sun Willows GC and more recently at Canyon Lakes GC. He will be missed by all. Services will be held … Read more