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What a Year! |
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The last time we talked to you, this past May, we were in the process of sorting through membership and tournament applications in preparation for a fun filled summer. Unfortunately, when the leaves start changing colors and temperatures start dropping our season on the golf courses comes to an end. Where did the summer go? Time flies when you're having fun!
The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association had another great year. We had over 1700 juniors who were members of our program. We offered both learning and playing opportunities for our members. We were fortunate enough to provide junior golf academies and over 125 playing opportunities even though Mother Nature tried to damper our activities. We had to cancel ten events due to rain in the first six days, and then as our season came to end in August temperatures were over the 100-degree mark. We were able to get through this and want to thank everyone for the fantastic year we had in 2001.
 As we mentioned earlier, we had over 1700 members of our program this year. You can only image the amount of paperwork, phone calls, time, and special help that is needed in order for a program of this size to operate. We were fortunate to have the help of several people. Special thanks to Brooke Hokana and Lauren Essig who were our summer interns. Thank you Joe Whalen and Paul Grovum for their help and expertise in computer programs. Joe developed the lottery program that we used for our Junior Tour and Paul developed and maintains our web-site. We would also like to thank the 24 on-site administrators who helped with the organization and implementation of the events. Thanks to the sales representatives and the companies who, with their products, supported the juniors. We would especially like to thank all the facilities who hosted a 2001 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association event. Without the support from these facilities, The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association could not exist. More importantly, our junior members would not have a place to play. We cannot thank you enough for all of the hard work and effort you gave us this past year.
Bob Bush, Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Director
Bbush@pgahq.com
Melanie Lepp, Assistant Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Director
Mlepp@pgahq.com
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Attention College Freshmen! |
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We would like to do an upcoming article in our newsletter featuring former members of the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association and where they are going to college. To be included in this article, please send us your name, hometown, the name of the institution you are attending, and if you are a member of the golf team. Feel free to include any comments you might have. We would like to have this information by October 31st. You can e-mail us at info@minnesotajuniorgolf.com, you can fax us at 763/754-6682, or you can call us at 763/754-6641. Thanks! Best of luck in the classroom and on the golf course!
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Keep Us Posted |
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Please let us know if your current mailing address differs from your 2001 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association membership application form. Send us your new address by mail or call the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Office at 763/754-6641. Otherwise, you will not receive any of the up-coming newsletters and information for the 2002 season. All newsletters are sent out bulk mail, and the U.S. Postal service will not forward bulk mail items.
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Check These Kids Out! |
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Holes-in-one that occurred during the 2001 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association season:
Christine Herzog from Detroit Lakes, MN used a pitching wedge to ace the 100-yard 11th hole at Wildflower @ Fair Hills on June 12th.
Another ace occurred on June 26th at All Seasons GC, when Beau Anderson from Cottage Grove, MN hit a sand wedge on the 71-yard 8th hole.
At the Minnesota Westfield Junior PGA Championship at Deacon's Lodge, Ross Prachar of Moose Lake, MN hit a pitching wedge in the bottom of the cup on the 108-yard 6th hole.
Yet another fantastic feat occurred at the 173-yard 3rd hole at Tanner's Brook GC on July 10th. Anthony Schmidt of Shoreview, MN hit a 4-iron he won't soon forget.
The final ace of the season occurred at the Players' Tour Tournament of Champions, August 15th, on the 15th hole of The Sanctuary at Izaty's. Brian Geihl of Detroit Lakes, MN knocked an 8-iron in the cup 165-yards away.
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MN PGA JR GOLF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP |
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The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association is proud to offer the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association scholarships again in 2001. The criteria for this scholarship are based on grades and extra-curricular activities. The scholarships are available only to 2001 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association members who are going to be seniors in high school for the 2001-02 school year. The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Committee will vote and make the final decision on whom they think is most deserving of the scholarships. Individuals interested in obtaining more information about the scholarship can call the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association at (763) 754-6641. The application needs to be returned by Friday, November 30, 2001.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! |
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We have already begun planning for the 2002 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Season. We anticipate continuing growth in our membership and have some plans that will hopefully make the program better for everyone. In order to do this, we need your help!
We need more support from facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. If you, your parents, or someone you know is a member of a facility and they are interested in hosting a Minnesota PGA Junior Event in the year 2002, have the individual(s) call Bob Bush or Melanie Lepp at the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Office at 763/754-6641.
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REFUND CHECKS |
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All lottery and cancellation refund checks have been mailed. Reminder: in order to receive a refund, you must have cancelled at least five business days prior to the scheduled date of the event.
If you did not receive your refund check, call the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Office and we will look into the situation for you.
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