Education Schedule

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education

Starting the Year with Golf Genius

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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Launch PGA Jr. League in 2025

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

Sponsored by KJUS

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Turfgrass Management

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Joel Kachmarek and Brett Eaton, PGA. Topics include:

• Team communication about upcoming projects
• Renovations to help the look of the golden age

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

Joel Kachmarek received a B.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University in 1992. He is currently the Golf Course Superintendent at Tacoma Country and Golf Club which is where he started his professional career as Assistant Superintendent in 1993. Tacoma is the oldest American country club west of the Mississippi which suites Joel perfectly as he has become a true believer that golf course maintenance has lost its way and should be done a little more like it was in “the good old days”. Joel recently completed a golf course renovation at Tacoma which received one of the “Best Renovation” awards from Golf Inc. in 2014. He’ll be sharing what he learned from that project and also the many lessons learned from day to day maintenance on a historic golf course property. Joel is an avid blogger and you can find out a lot about the unique maintenance practices at Tacoma by going to www.tacomaturf.net.

Brett Eaton, PGA Head Professional at Tacoma C&GC, is an award-winning merchandiser. In addition to winning the Western Washington Chapter PGA Merchandiser of the Year Award for Resort facilities ten times, he received Section honors in that category in 2014. In 2022, he received the Merchandiser of the Year Award for Private facilities at both the Chapter and Section level. He has taken his success to several of Washington’s premium courses, including Homestead GC (awards in 2003, 2004, 2005), Semiahmoo Resort (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014) and Tacoma C&GC (2022). He is also the recipient of the 2014 Western Washington Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year award.

Sponsored by KJUS

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. Topics include:

• What does it look like to be an Independent Contractor?
• How to Utilize PGA Coach to Grow Your Business
• How To Build a Life That Serves Family First, Facility Second
• How to Get Started on Your Own Business

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.

Sponsored by KJUS

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

PGA Family Golf

Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant & Coach. Topics include:

• Level 1: In’s and Out’s of PGA Family Golf
  • Learn how to start a PGA Family Golf at your facility. Share best practices for setting coaching fees, designing a program that fits your facility’s needs and introducing basic PGA Family Golf concepts.
• Level 2: Elevate your PGA Family Golf Event
  • Themes, Season Long Points Race, Multiple Events
  • Engage PGA Jr. League Families to fill your events. Promote Kid Captain’s
• Level 3: Drive KPI’s using PGA Family Golf
  • Enrollment, Retention and Measurement
  • Drive revenue in other departments such as Merch, F&B, Membership Sales
  • How to monetize PGA Family Golf for the Golf Coach

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

Sponsored by KJUS

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Education – Marketing Services & Education 101

Join us for a 60-minute educational webinar with Tyler Lake, CEO/Founder of JUGGERNAUT Marketing. Learn marketing in 3 Simple Steps:

• Understand the concept of Attention
• Commit to getting attention
• Take massive action

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

Sponsored by KJUS

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

“Leaning into AI” for Hospitality Leaders

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

• What is an AI-augmented leader?
• Why consider growing in this area or concept?
• Applications for leveraging AI and related tools for hospitality and the golf industry?

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

Sponsored by KJUS

Get certified as a PGA HOPE instructor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of military veterans. Join us for a FREE half-day seminar designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a comfortable and supportive first experience for veterans. By completing the training, PGA Professionals will become eligible to teach in PGA HOPE programs and help veterans enhance their physical, social, and emotional well-being through golf. This program presents a unique opportunity for PGA Professionals to develop their teaching abilities and cater to individuals with disabilities at their clubs, fostering an inclusive environment for all.

PDR credits will be awarded.

Register Here

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

Life-Long Mentoring for PGA Professionals

Join us for a 60 minute webinar presented by PGA of America Education Faculty (Erik Nielsen, PGA); topics include:

• Mentoring vs. Advising
• State of the industry; lattices vs. ladders (PGM 3.1 development)
• How PGA “Lifelong Learning” strategy provides support at any career phase
• Advanced Certifications and training (Specialized, Certified, and Master Professional)
• Effective development for yourself and team members (season kick-off)
• FAQ’s, Q&A, and Resources

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

Erik Nielsen, PGA was hired by the PGA of America in 2015 to facilitate continuing education and training programs for PGA Member Professionals, PGA Associates, and PGA PGM University students. In 2017, Nielsen was named the Director of Business Operations for the PGA Education Department and the PGA Education Center. During his five years in that role, he implemented budgets of over $5 million annually and oversaw the entire travel budget of nearly 2,000 PGA Members and PGA Associates combining for over 12,000 travel days each year. Since 2021, as an education faculty member specializing in Golf Operations and Executive Management, his goals are to promote the facility value, golf industry expertise, and community engagement of the PGA of America’s 31,000 professionals.

Sponsored by KJUS

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. Topics include:

• You decide how you want a player to play the hole by how you mark it
• Some tricks to save paint and give it a cleaner look
• Photo examples of things that are easy to implement
• Integrating the marking process with the rules of the game

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 28 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.

Sponsored by KJUS

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.

Tom Sovay is the Director of Golf Instruction at The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, a top outdoor lesson facility in Redmond Washington. An accomplished player and coach, Tom’s excitement for the game golf is contagious in his teaching. Earning many awards in his golf career, including being listed as a top teacher by Golf Digest, he is also a seven-time Western Washington Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year award winner.

Sponsored by KJUS

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. Topics include:

• Plan Overview
• Goals of the Deferred Comp program
• How the Points System works
• Contributions & Distributions
• Using the PGA Member App
• FAQs

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

Paul Fredricks has been with the PGA of America since November 2022 and is currently the Member Benefits Lead there where his primary role is to manage and oversee the Deferred Compensation and Golf Retirement Plus programs.  Prior to coming to the PGA, he spent over 8 years in the financial services industry working at T. Rowe Price and TIAA.  Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and watching Colorado Rockies baseball and Denver Broncos football.

Sponsored by KJUS

Get certified as a PGA HOPE instructor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of military veterans. Join us for a FREE half-day seminar designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a comfortable and supportive first experience for veterans. By completing the training, PGA Professionals will become eligible to teach in PGA HOPE programs and help veterans enhance their physical, social, and emotional well-being through golf. This program presents a unique opportunity for PGA Professionals to develop their teaching abilities and cater to individuals with disabilities at their clubs, fostering an inclusive environment for all.

PDR credits will be awarded.

Register Here

PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series

KJUS

Join us for a 60-minute insightful webinar presented by Nick Bardino. Topics include:

• Overview of the brand:
  • Lasse Kjus and his legendary ski racing career
  • Our evolution from a small ski brand to being a key player in the high-end golf apparel industry and part of Acushnet’s family of brands
  • Detailed explanation of what makes us unique
• Explanation of our technology throughout different key categories:
  • Rainwear products
  • Insulated products
  • Hot weather products

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

Sponsored by KJUS

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.

Sponsored by Tagmarshal

Unlocking the Power of Travel

Join us for a fun 60-minute webinar presented by Bud Garmany and Lee Derrick. The objective of the webinar is to educate PGA Professionals on how use travel to strengthen their membership and elevate member loyalty. We’ll do this by answering 3 key questions that pros usually have:

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

Sponsored by Garmany Golf

PGA Jr. League Coaches,

Are you ready to take your All-Star team to the next level? Join us for an exciting webinar that will equip you with everything you need to propel your team to success in the Regional and National Championships through All-Star Play Days!

What you can expect:

• Expert Guidance: Learn to create a seamless Play Day schedule.

• Hosting Strategies: Master the logistics of hosting a Play Day at your site.

• Team Communication: Discover techniques to effectively connect with your All-Star team.

• Roster Management: Get advice on selecting players and making roster adjustments.

• Interactive Q&A: Submit your questions and get real-time answers during the session!

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

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Join us at Wine Valley GC as top teachers and players, Birk Nelson, Tom Sovay, Scott Leritz and David Owens show you their favorite teaching tools (and show you how to build them cheap). You will be taking home all of the new toys you create in this 90-minute interactive workshop! Includes pizza and drink.

PGA Professionals, earn 2 PGA Education PDR’s for attending (no AMP credits for Associates). This education seminar is open to amateurs as well!

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