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See below for news from the Section, PGA of America and governmentThe Gateway PGA Section will begin its 2020 tournament schedule on Monday, June 8th at The Legends for a Stroke Play Event. We’ve had to augment our tournament schedule in such a way that abides by the separate stay-at-home orders and dates. Our situation is unique because our Section boundaries include parts of the state of Missouri, state of Illinois, St. Louis County, St. Louis City and the surrounding counties. We will continue to be flexible as we adhere to state and county guidelines. While some communities may be able to reopen at a faster rate, others may need to continue restrictions to keep the virus from spreading. Thus, our schedule will be creative in nature.
Additionally, the PGA of America, White House and CDC have been working to develop proper guidelines for golf that align with the White House’s three phases of “Opening Up America Again.” Working with these guidelines will ensure the health and safety of our Members, staff and the facilities in which we operate. We will send out a document with comprehensive Gateway PGA tournament guidelines specific to COVID-19 in the coming weeks. Registration for all June & July events opens this Friday, May 1st in Golf Genius through www.gatewaypga.org. At this time, our immediate schedule will reflect the following.
NOTE: Because of the suspension of the Spring Meeting, all tournament program attendance requirements have been waived for the 2020 season. The Section will continue to review its schedule and operations based on CDC, WHO and government guidance and communicate updates with you.
For the foreseeable future, the Gateway PGA Section staff will be working remotely. Should you need to reach any staff member, their remote contact information is listed below.
Executive Director, Ali Wells, PGA: (636) 399-5340 | awells@pgahq.com
Director of Competitions, Michael Brown, PGA: (314) 412-1226 | mbrown@pgahq.com
Fundraising Director, Nolan Toovey: (636) 486-4062 | ntoovey@pgahq.com
Junior Golf Coordinator, Natalie Long: (618) 444-5919 | nlong@pgahq.com
Office Administrative Assistant, Cathy Gouge: (636) 486-4061 | cgouge@pgahq.com
Gateway PGA Releases & News Regarding COVID-19
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Golf Emergency Relief Fund Delivers over $4 Million in Phase 1 Grants to Thousands of Golf Industry Workers Suffering Hardship
Additional $1 Million Donated to the Fund as Phase 2 Applications Begin on Wednesday May 27 “As evidenced by the incredible demand, the need is
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Gateway PGA Tournament Schedule Targeting June 8th Start
Gateway PGA Tournament Schedule Begins Monday June 8th The Gateway PGA Section will begin its 2020 tournament schedule on Monday, June 8th at The
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Gateway PGA Juniors Newsletter: Back To Junior Golf!
The Gateway PGA Junior Tour would like to remind you that we are excited to tentatively begin on June 3rd. No further event suspensions or
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Golf Emergency Relief Fund Technical Issue Update
The launch of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund application process began Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. ET as scheduled. As evidenced in opening the
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Dues Changes For Membership Year 2020/2021
NEW FOR Membership Year 2020/2021 – -> For the 2020/2021 Membership Year, you will see two (2) invoices for each Member and Associate; one
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Watch District 7 ‘Complete Cares Act Explained’ Presentation Online
The District 7 call that helped explain the Cares Act is now online if you’d like to go back and watch. If you have questions or comments about
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Check here for all news releases or articles regarding the PGA of America- Section Dues Payment Deadline Now Pushed To October 31, 2020
- National Dues Payment Deadline Pushed To October 31, 2020
- Golf Emergency Relief Fund - Available April 16th @ 2 p.m.
- Golf World Presents Revised Calendar of Events for 2020
- New Date Announced for 2020 PGA Championship
- 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Canceled
- PGA of America: "Preparing for COVID-19 in the Workplace"
- PGA Jr. League Postpones Season Until May 10th
- 2020 PGA Championship Postponed
- PGA OF AMERICA POSTPONES 2020 PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- Masters Postponed due to Coronavirus
- PGA REACH Cancels 2020 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
We appreciate the collaboration between PGA HQ and the 41 Sections to help get all Sections to the other side of this crisis. That collaboration has enabled all 41 Sections to push dues back to October 31 collectively. Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.
- Two payment options as outlined:
- Can pay full dues amount any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee;
(OR) - Can pay in two installments: Pay Section amount only any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee. Pay National, Life, Liability and MAP any time through October 31, 2020, without penalty or late fee provided all dues components are paid by October 31, 2020
- If you are a PGA Professional hurting financially because of COVID-19, please apply TODAY for the Golf Emergency Relief fund at relief.golf.
Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.Please click here for the specific information on PGA.org regarding 2020 dues payment timing. After reviewing this information, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 1-800-474-2776 with any questions you may have.
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Updated Illinois Order Includes Opening Golf Courses on May 1st
READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE. On Thursday, April 23rd Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker extended his Illinois at-home order through the end of May
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St. Louis County At-Home Order Extended Until Further Notice
The St. Louis County Executive Sam Page extended St. Louis County’s at-home order with the intent on reevaluating in mid-May. No deadline was
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Illinois Social Media Resources
Hasta 45 millones de estadounidenses se enferman de la gripe cada año y hasta 810,000 son hospitalizados. Y mientras las personas están manejan más responsabilidades que otros años, nadie tiene tiempo de enfermarse de gripe.#CombatelaGripe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfoWt4R-08w
As many as 45 million Americans get sick with the flu each season, and as many as 810,000 are hospitalized. And with many people juggling more responsibilities than ever this year, no one has time to get sick with the flu. An annual flu shot is the best way to #FighttheFlu
On September 22, 2021, Lurie Children’s Hospital hosted IDPH Director Ngozi O. Ezike, MD, CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, MD, and local hospitals to urge families to visit primary care, pediatricians and urgent/immediate care centers for non-life-threatening illness or injury.
Regular COVID-19 testing and vaccination helps keep schools open and stops future breakouts. Parents: If your school is offering regular COVID-19 testing, sign your child up. Find your nearest vaccination site: Search http://vaccines.gov or text your ZIP code to 438829
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Illinois Newborn Screening helps find babies with certain rare disorders so they can get needed treatment as soon as possible. Learn more at https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/newborn-screening.
For some #COVID19 vaccines, you need 2 shots to get the most protection. The timing between shots depends on which one you receive. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/second-shot.html
– Pfizer-BioNTech: 3 weeks (21 days) after first shot
– Moderna: 4 weeks (28 days) after first shot
Millions of adults in the United States have been fully vaccinated against #COVID19 and are resuming many activities they did before the pandemic. Find a vaccination site near you at http://vaccines.gov
Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. Learn more about ways to prevent maternal deaths here: https://www.cdc.gov/hea.../maternal-warning-signs/index.html
#Parents & caregivers: Is your school helping protect your child from #COVID19? CDC recommends schools require universal indoor masking & use other prevention strategies regardless of how many students, educators, and staff are currently vaccinated. More: .
Community, Work, and School
Actions that communities can take to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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The Delta variant is twice as dangerous. It is putting unvaccinated individuals in the hospital all across our state. Protect yourself and others by getting your life-saving vaccine today. To find a vaccination location near you visit http://vaccines.gov #VaxUpIL #DefeatDelta
Missouri Social Media Resources
When Missouri first started reporting COVID cases, I remember being up at 3 am to answer reader emails & would be getting responses from @HealthyLivingMo's @LisaCox_MO.
Here's a look at how she approached her job during the pandemic — and more! #moleg
How Lisa Cox juggles health and information during the pandemic
“Baptism by fire” has often been used to describe Lisa Cox, the communications director for the Department of Health and Senior Services.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the third drawing for MO VIP have been announced! Of the 180 winners randomly selected in the third of the program’s five drawings, 169 have been fully verified. View the full list at http://MOStopsCovid.com/win.
With about half of Missouri’s population vaccinated for COVID-19, @HealthyLivingMo Director Donald Kauerauf continues to encourage those who are wary of the vaccine to consider it. #moleg #mogov
Kauerauf: COVID-19 vaccination is the way forward
DHSS Director Donald Kauerauf continues to encourage those who are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine to consider it.
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👣 Women who are pregnant or who might be pregnant should be aware that any level of alcohol use could harm their baby. 👣 To learn more about FASD visit: http://ow.ly/Rwrf50G3aUU.
Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth by quitting smoking. Visit http://www.YouCanQuit.org for free help.
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Help slow the spread! @HealthyLivingMo is sponsoring a drive-thru testing event on Tuesdays in St. Louis. As new variants spread in our communities, getting tested is still important whether you are unvaccinated or vaccinated. No registration is needed to get tested!
For people with diabetes, blood sugar levels change often during the day. But, if left untreated, low blood sugar can be dangerous. Learn more about how to identify and manage low blood sugar here: http://ow.ly/uDek50G1DUD
Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans dedicated his life to protecting & serving those around him. By choosing to be an Organ Donor, his legacy will be carried on by Officer Mark Priebe.
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Springfield officer Mark Priebe receives kidney transplant from fallen Kansas City-area officer
This weekend marks another significant step in the recovery of injured Springfield officer Mark Priebe.
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The best tool we have against COVID-19 is vaccination, but another tool to help fight serious COVID-19 illness is monoclonal antibodies (mAb).
September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to encourage open communication about HIV prevention strategies and address the disproportionate impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men. Let’s Stop HIV Together. #NGMHAAD #StartTalkingHIV https://bit.ly/3aTpI3g.
Government Social Media Resources
Tune in for a briefing with Press Secretary Jen Psaki. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDmmjkPKM
By utilizing every tool we have to battle COVID-19 – President Biden's COVID-19 plan will keep schools open and safe, protect our economy from lockdowns, and maintain our hard-won progress.
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President Biden is implementing a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy that employs the same science-based approac...
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Today President Biden announced our donation of another half billion doses of Pfizer vaccines for low and middle-income countries, bringing our donation total to over 1.1 billion. For every one shot we’ve put in an American arm, we’ve donated three shots globally.
Tune in for a briefing with Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
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Tune in for a briefing with Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
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Thanks for following along during this White House Twitter takeover. Make sure to follow me at @SecCardona & @usedgov to stay up to date on our work supporting students, teachers, and staff across the country. #BackTogether -@SecCardona
This month, we're also celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth. I'm proud to be one of four Latino Secretaries helping to lead on critical issues across the nation and to be first member of @POTUS's cabinet to travel to Puerto Rico. -@SecCardona
We have been working tirelessly with states, districts, and schools to protect communities from COVID-19. If you are eligible to do so, get vaccinated and encourage everyone to follow the mitigation strategies to stay safe.
-@SecCardona #VaxToSchool
My top priority is the safe return to school & the success of every student – but we can do more than that.
Because of @POTUS’s leadership & historic investments in education – we can reimagine education & make it more equitable for every student.
-@SecCardona
This week, we are on the road, visiting schools across the country as part of our Return to School Road Trip. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out all the excitement over at @USEdGov.
-@SecCardona
Education was the great equalizer for me & I’ve made it my career to help others succeed as well. Before becoming Secretary of Education, I was an elementary school teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently Commissioner of Education in CT. -@SecCardona
COVID-19 Updates and Government Guidance
Information from the White House and the CDCThe White House, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance for large events and mass gatherings and recommends that for the next eight weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 10 people or more throughout the United States. More information on the White House’s guidance can be found by clicking here and the CDC’s guidance can be found by clicking here.
You can learn more about the Coronavirus from the National Club Association right here.
Learn more about the CDC and the Coronavirus here.
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Here you will find the latest situation updates and data regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here for the WHO.
