Section News

Piloting Your Career

In the 1980s, 90s and even into the early 2000’s, the market had enough golfers and fewer courses (demand was more than the supply). In those “good old days,” the primary roles of a golf professional were to be focused on great operations – or at least better than the competition in the area. The … Read more

Start Saving This Second

If life throws you a curveball, an emergency fund can help you preserve your retirement savings and avoid taking on debt. Starting an emergency savings fund this very second can have a big payoff down the road—it can help you get by in case of an unexpected repair or tax bill, for example. A good … Read more

Sean Fredrickson for Section Secretary

Five months ago I wrote my first Foreword Press article.  That article gave each of you a brief glimpse into my personal life and my motivation to run for Section Secretary.  My last article will focus on what you can expect from me if I am elected as your next Section Secretary. I was raised … Read more

Dan Harrington for Section Secretary

As I pen my final “Candidate for Secretary” article, I’d like to paint for you three narrative pictures that sum up who I am and what you can expect from me continuing forward as a Section officer. Each of these “life portraits” cover the past, the present, and the future. For me, much like all … Read more

Budgeting for 2017: Keep in Mind the Overtime Rule Change

Earlier this year, the Department of Labor revised the minimum salary for most exempt employees. Employees exempt under the “executive,” “administrative,” or “professional” (white collar) exemptions must make a minimum salary of $47,476 or $913 per week (increased from the current minimum salary of $23,660 or $455 per week). Those employees exempt under the “highly … Read more

2016 Bandon Dunes Workshop

Back by popular demand, we return to Bandon Dunes this December for 3 days of playing and teaching the “old school” way – with a golf club in your hands! Our instructors will work on your game, share their teaching philosophy, help you understand links golf, and help you play better golf. Instructors: the Bandon … Read more

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