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About Us & History
Making the Game Better for Over 80 Years
The mission of the Gateway PGA, which is comprised of over 335 professionals at over 200 facilities in eastern and central Missouri and southern Illinois, is to abide by the above PGA Golf Professional’s Code of Ethics and to provide its members with meaningful playing, educational and financial opportunities while promoting golf at all levels in the geographical confines of the organization.
In 1916, the ‘Central Section’ was created as one of seven PGA Section offices. The Central Section included Arkansas, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas. From the Central Section, the closest form of the current Section was born in 1931 and known as the ‘Eastern Missouri Section.’ In 1976, the Eastern Missouri Section became the ‘Gateway PGA Section’ with its current boundaries of Eastern and Central Missouri, and Southern Illinois.
Benefits of the Gateway PGA
Expand Your Career
PGA Professionals have the opportunity to pursue a variety of exciting careers within the golf industry including golf operations.
Play Your Best
Members have the opportunity to compete in numerous tournaments throughout the country on some of the best courses in the world.
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"The PGA of America is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Denny Walters, who once served as a valued member of the PGA Board of Directors, a Past President of the Gateway PGA Section and in the U.S. Air Force." — Jim Richerson, President, PGA of America
So excited to help unveil the new @family_golf_ctr on Monday!
I’ll be hosting a celebrity closest to the pin contest featuring:
⛳️@STLWizard
⛳️Chris Pronger
⛳️@Panger40
⛳️@BetzKindle
⛳️@KMCollier22
Join us on on Facebook LIVE, Monday (1/25) at 1pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/family-golf-and-learning-center/virtual-grand-opening-and-celebrity-closest-to-the-pin/3673951715999984/
The big shots, the main takeaways and more from Dustin Johnson’s win at the 84th Masters.
@nickpia @golf_com | #themasters
Dustin Johnson wins 2020 Masters for his first green jacket
Dustin Johnson shot a final-round, four-under 68 to win the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club by five shots for his first green jacket.
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Until April...
#themasters
Dustin Johnson wins the 84th Masters Tournament. #themasters
Good luck to Kyle Szyhowski of Old Warson Country Club and Jacob Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau Country Club as they compete in the 44th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship!
The Gateway PGA High School Championship has kicked off Day 1 at Spencer T. Olin! Thank you to the high school students that are participating and to the staff and PGA Professionals helping to put on an amazing event!
Don Rea has been elected as the next Secretary of the PGA of America.
Congratulations to @donreapga for being elected as the next Secretary of the PGA of America!
Congratulations to the Gateway Section Junior Tour Members on a great showing at the Missouri High School State Championships and the Illinois School Sectional Tournaments!
#pgareachgateway #gatewaypgajrtour #gatewaypgajuniors #juniortour #Missourigolf #Illinoisgolf #golf2020
Bob Gaus is the 2020 Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship winner! Congratulations Bob, and thanks to everyone who came out and played! It was a great 2-day event at Persimmon Woods.
Bob-Bob, you still got the magic touch! You are a broken record! Congrats to you for a great player and even a better human being!
Congratulations Bobby Gaus!!!
Congratulations Bobby, well done
Congrats Bobby, way to go!!
Congrats Bob!!!
Congrats Bob Gaus!
Congratulations Bob!! 👍👍
Congrats Bobby G!
Great job Bob!
Way to go Bob Gaus!
Way to go Bobby G
I know everyone can’t wait till your on the Yellow Tees
Here's a few highlights from Day 1 of the Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship!
Good Morning from Persimmon Woods Golf Club! It is a beautiful day for a Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship!
Play well every one.
The 2nd Annual Clarence Voigt Memorial Senior Scramble is coming up on August 18th at St. Clair Country Club! A portion of each entry will be sent to help fund the Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to register is August 13th!
#fundraising #community #givingback #scholarship #golf
Who is excited to watch some great golf?!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Congratulations to PGA Professional, Jeff Whitfield of The Quarry at Crystal Springs for winning the 2020 Senior Gateway Section PGA Professional Championship at the Glen Echo Country Club!
Congratulations Jeff Whitfield!!! Well played.
Congratulations Jeff!!
Congrats Jeff Whitfield!!!
Congratulations Jeff.
So Proud of you.....thats wonderful.you deserve it.such good news.
Congrats Whit!!!
😁😁congrats
Congrats Jeff Whitfield!!
Congrats Jeff !!
Check out what PGA Professional, Adam Betz has to say after his win at the Stroke Play Event on June 29th at WingHaven Country Club!
Family Golf and Learning Center
Today is a beautiful day for a stroke play event, here at Forest Hills Country Club! Thank you to Marvin Herrod, the host PGA Professional and the grounds crew for providing us with a beautiful course to play on!
Too bad the juniors can’t see it next week!
Applications for Phase 2 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund are open today. Note - Phase 2 has a longer application process. For more FAQs, check the link below.
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The Golf Emergency Relief Fund provides short-term financial assistance to certain workers in the golf industry that are the backbone of our sport and facing significant financial hardship including those suffering as a result of COVID-19. This relief effort was initiated through a lead, multi-mill...Here’s some putting tips from Spencer T. Olin Director of Golf Kyle Williams.
Applications for Phase 2 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund are open today. Note - Phase 2 has a longer application process. For more FAQs, check the link in our bio.
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#stl #gateway #golf #golfing #golfers
On #MemorialDay we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #thankyou
Congratulations To Dan Polites! Gateway PGA Board Member and 2019 Bill Strausbaugh Award winner Dan Polites has earned his certification as a Certified PGA Professional in Teaching & Coaching. Dan is heavily involved in the Gateway Section where he serves as the current Chair for the Teaching & Coaching Summit and serves on the Section Board of Directors.
The Gateway PGA Teaching Committee will host a Google Meet call on “Best Teaching Practices: Sponsored by @rapsodogolf” on Friday, May 15th at 1 p.m.
Check your email for the link and meeting information!
Updated Illinois Order Includes Opening Golf Courses on May 1st. The order states "Golf will be permitted under strict safety guidelines provided by the (Illinois DCEO) and when ensuring that social distancing is followed." Check the website for more!
Starting today at 9:30 a.m., the Gateway PGA Officers, District 7 Director Nathan Charnes, Executive Director Ali Wells and PGA Magazine's Jeff Field will host a weekly chat for all Members, each Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This space is for all Gateway PGA Members to join through a digital portal to talk about the effects of COVID-19. Section updates will be given as well as Q&A with the Officers and Member-to-Member dialogue.
Using the links here, our preference is for you to join by clicking the Google Hangout link, if unable to use the video feature, you can join via telephone or by downloading the free Google Hangouts app. No Google account is needed for this.
Join The Google Hangouts Video Chat Using This Link
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Join The Google Hangouts Phone Chat +1 929-324-2226
PIN: 285 898 130#
The Gateway Section announces the passing of Bob Shogren. Mr. Shogren passed away this weekend. He was a renowned rules official and a staple of the St. Louis golfing community. The Gateway PGA will relay more information as it becomes available.
We will continue to assess the situation and make a call on future events. The safety and well-being of our members, staff, and their families is our highest priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
PGA Jr. League Captain Don Kueper, Carlyle Lake Golf Course in Southern Illinois, was featured in PGA Magazine for his work with local PGA Jr. League teams. “It was watching his son fall in love with PGA Jr. League that set him on a path to becoming a PGA Member. He spent time observing and learning from successful Captains around him, attending PGA Jr. League workshops and completing his ADM certification through PGA.Coach.” - PGA Magazine
Check out the photo of the article below or thumb through the February edition of PGA Magazine.
Starting off the 2020 Gateway PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am today at TPC Las Vegas!
An addition to the Teaching & Coaching Summit this year is specialized breakout sessions featuring our “Teachers Teaching Teachers” and topics featuring club fitting, junior golf and fitness. .
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#stl #news #golfing #golf #golfers
As the 2020 Teaching & Coaching Summit winds down, here’s some of the 📸 from the two days.
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📸 by @benloewnau .
#stl #news #pga #pgagolf #golfing #golfers
The learning never stops at the Teaching & Coaching Summit as @james.sieckmann delivers his keynote presentation.
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#stl #golf #golfing #news #golfers #missouri #nebraska #pga #pgapro
Ready for day two of the 7th Annual Teaching & Coaching Summit at Old Hickory Golf Club. Thanks again to sponsors @superspeedgolf @rapsodogolf @leupoldoptics for spending two days with us.
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#stl #news #pga #golf #golfing #missouri #illinois #golfers
Now it’s time for @james.sieckmann and Joe Hallett “Unplugged” to cap the first day of the 7th Annual Gateway PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit.
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#stl #news #pga #golfing #golf #golfer #teaching #coaching #summit
The first day of the Gateway PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit sponsored by @leupoldoptics @superspeedgolf & @rapsodogolf includes a panel of some of the @golfdigest top teachers in Missouri. The panel features @ryan_e_martin, Brian Fogt, Rick Grayson, @hkurtin and Ed Schwent.
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#stl #golf #golfing #golfers #pga #teaching #coaching
Setting up at @ohgcgolf for the 7th Annual Teaching & Coaching Summit. This years keynote is @james.sieckmann and Joe Hallett. We’ve got a full slate of some of the top teachers and coaches in the game of golf.
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#stl #news #pga #golf #golfers #golfing #teaching #teachers
2020 is another big year for the Gateway PGA. Here’s a quick look at our 2020 tournament schedule.
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#stl #tournament #pga #pgagolf #golf
It’s @gatewaypga President Mike Suhre on stage for the Junior Golf Town Hall Forum at the PGA Show with @pga President @mammawhales
#golf #junior #juniorgolf #golfing #golfers #pga #pgapro #thxpgapro
Posted @withregram • @family_golf_ctr #champs at Fantasia Gardens Putt Putt Tournament! Thank you @gatewaypga for hosting the event! @pgagolfshows @abetz @stl_golf_coach
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