The Gateway PGA is introducing a new chapter in our Foundation. We are launching a mentor program. This program is going to be a joint venture between the professionals of our association and the students of the Innovative Concept Academy. Please click HERE to read a letter from Josh Riley, Executive Director of the Gateway PGA and learn more about this program. The launch of our mentor program should begin by the end of the summer/beginning of fall. In order to prepare for this we would like to take down the names of our professionals who would be willing to commit time out of their schedule. If you are interested please click HERE and put your name on this list and commit your talents to the betterment of the underprivileged youth of the Gateway PGA. You will get as much, if not more, out of this commitment then the kids of ICA. Thank you for considering this cause and supporting your Foundation.
Norman Wins Callaway Assistants Championship
Old Warson CC
Brian Norman of Crab Orchard GC in Carterville, IL, captured his second major of 2010 winning the Callaway Golf Assistants Championship at Old Warson CC. Norman played nearly flawless golf over the 36 holes to take a three shot victory over Ty Zimmerman (Westwood CC), JD Auping (Bellerive CC), and Chad Cooper (St. Albans CC). Norman and Zimmerman will be going to Port St. Lucie, FL, in November for the Callaway National Assistants Championship representing the Gateway PGA. The three alternates for the event in Florida will be Kory Neisen, Shane Blankenship, and Rick Ewing. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Anderson Captures Victory at PNC
Persimmon Woods GC
JC Anderson of Old Hickory GC played an outstanding 36 holes to capture the 2010 Gateway PGA Professional National Championship at Persimmon Woods GC finishing with a 7-under par 135. JC's score earned him a one stroke victory over Mark Faulkner. The two willed be joined at the PGA's Professional National Championship in Hershey, PA, in June of 2011 by third place finishers Mike Tucker and Bob Gaus. The three alternates will be Gideon Smith, Brian Fogt, and Ryan Roy. Special thanks to Titleist, FootJoy, Club Car, & the PGA Tour for their support of the event. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
2010 GPGA Sr. PNC Championship to Fogt
The Missouri Bluffs GC
Brian Fogt of Bellerive CC captured his first Gateway Sr. PNC Championship at The Missouri Bluffs GC. Fogt put rounds of 66 and 72 together to finish at 4-under par and edge Columbia, MO, pro Scott Bess, by one stroke in the championship. Fogt and Bess with head to the PGA National Sr. in Florida in November to attempt to qualify for the 2011 Sr. PGA Championship. Other qualifiers include Larry Emery, Dave Levine, Jeff Whitfield, & Mark Faulkner. The three alternates are John Hayes, Dale Boggs, & Michael Fromuth. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Five Players Pass PAT August 12th
Dogwood Hills Golf Resort
Congratulations to the five players who braved the heat to pass the Playing Ability Test at Dogwood Hills on August 12th. Adam Betz (141), Anthony Wilkerson (147), Matt Zabbo (147), Rodney Barnett (148), and Jason Van Houten (152), all successfully completed the test.
St. Albans, Winghaven, & Eagle Knoll Share Ash City Pro-Ladies Titles
CC of St. Albans
Enduring scorching temperatures of 100 plus degrees, three teams topped their flights at the Ash City Pro-Ladies at the Country Club of St. Albans. The Eagle Knoll GC team of Ron Kosmatka, Jenna Kosmatka, Kim Whitworth, & Roxanne Whitworth won the morning flight over Old Hickory's TJ Valvo, Karen Works, Beth Ettelbrick, & Valerie Meilziner, and third place team from GolfTec, Dennis Biedenstein, Caroline Inchiostro, Louise Matthews, & Catherine Dolan.
In the afternoon shotgun, the home club team of Rob Sedorcek, Heidi Kraeling, Diane Chancellor, & Sue Springmeyer, topped the field over runners-up from Quincy CC, George Schrage, Carrie Lambkin, Stacie Spradlin, & Katee Dorsey, and third place from the Gateway PGA, Steve Finn, Charla Finn, Allie Andrews, & Liz Lestmann.
The second flight in the afternoon was won by Winghaven CC's Travis Kennedy, Becky Serri, Shirley Mason, & Judy Chaleff, over Forest Hills CC's Randy Rachell, Susie Holthaus, Daisy Schrader, & Judy Belew, and third place from St. Albans was Chad Cooper, Cheryl Dumas, Kathy Glennon, & Karen Umbright.
The drive was worth the trip as the team from Birdies & Tees in Osage Beach, MO, made the trip to Dalhousie GC in Cape Girardeau, to capture the Gateway PGA Pro-Am. The team of Jason Woods, Rob Wright, Tim Hall, & Jeff Carroll, fired a 21-under par round of 123 to take a one shot victory in the 2 Best Ball format. Finishing a stroke back at 124 were the team of Old Hickory GC (TJ Valvo, Dennis Vogt, Peter Menke, & JT Beckmann) and Bellerive CC (JD Auping, Dennis Auping, Chris Monroe, & Greg Faron).
Smith & Escott Capture Sterling Cut Glass Team Championship
Quincy CC July 26th
Gideon Smith of Quincy CC and Jeff Escott of Persimmon Woods GC won their first Team Championship Title at Quincy CC on July 26th. The pair fired a 12-under par 128 to earn a spot in a playoff against Nash Haxel of Glen Echo CC and David Levine of Berry Hill GC. After halving the first hole with birdies, Smith made a par while Levine's four foot par putt rolled over the left edge handing the title to Smith & Escott. Rounding out the top five were Chad Cooper & Brian Norman (129), Steve Hausmann & Kevin Triefenbach (131), and Mike Tucker & Rob Sedorcek (133).
Shane Blankenship of Franklin County CC and his former boss, Bill Lansdowne of The Legends CC, bested a tough field and finished with a 10-under par 62 to take a one stroke victory at Quail Creek Golf Resort in Robinson, IL. The Four-Ball format suited the pair just fine as they edged Host Professional Terry Schwab & Glen Echo CC's Nash Haxel who came in with a 63. Haxel made a hole in one on the 185 yard, par 3 5th hole, with a 7-iron to get their team rolling early. Teams from the Gateway, Illinois, & Indiana, Sections of the PGA of America participated in the Annual Event. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Quail Hollow Club of Charlotte, N.C. Named Site of the 99th PGA Championship in August 2017
When Quail Hollow Club hosts the 99th PGA Championship in 2017, it will be the third venue in North Carolina to host the Season's Final Major. View More
Montgomerie Finalizes European Ryder Cup Team
With the selection of Luke Donald, Padraig Harrington and Edoardo Molinari, the European Ryder Cup Team will feature six rookies and six veteran players. View More
Captain Corey Pavin Selects Zach Johnson, Tiger Woods, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler to Complete Roster for 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup Team
The foursome, which includes three with previous Ryder Cup experience, joins eight players who had earned automatic berths following the 92nd PGA Chammpionship last month. View More
Metropolitan PGA Professionals Serve as Busy Hosts of Play Golf America Experience at New York Stock Exchange
Lessons were also given by PGA Professional Michael Breed (far left) and U.S. Ryder Cup Assistant Captain Tom Lehman. View More
Brian Norman of Crab Orchard GC in Carterville, IL, captured his second major of 2010 winning the Callaway Golf Assistants Championship at Old Warson CC. Norman played nearly flawless golf over the 36 holes to take a three shot victory over Ty Zimmerman (Westwood CC), JD Auping (Bellerive CC), and Chad Cooper (St. Albans CC). Norman and Zimmerman will be going to Port St. Lucie, FL, in November for the Callaway National Assistants Championship representing the Gateway PGA. The three alternates for the event in Florida will be Kory Neisen, Shane Blankenship, and Rick Ewing.
Brian Fogt of Bellerive CC captured his first Gateway Sr. PNC Championship at The Missouri Bluffs GC. Fogt put rounds of 66 and 72 together to finish at 4-under par and edge Columbia, MO, pro Scott Bess, by one stroke in the championship. Fogt and Bess with head to the PGA National Sr. in Florida in November to attempt to qualify for the 2011 Sr. PGA Championship. Other qualifiers include Larry Emery, Dave Levine, Jeff Whitfield, & Mark Faulkner. The three alternates are John Hayes, Dale Boggs, & Michael Fromuth.
