The Minnesota Section of the PGA of America is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Tournament Director, Mr. Tone Pulido! Antonio (Tone) Pulido is a PGA Golf Professional who has worked in the Minnesota golf industry since the early age of 14. A business graduate of New Mexico State University, Pulido is excited…
Winter weather has caused its share of flight delays, but for Lisa Schwinden of Osgood Golf Course, and Minnesota PGA’s newest Master Professional, it was a sign. Last January, Schwinden was supposed to go to Orlando for some professional development the weekend prior to the PGA Merchandise Show. Due to snow, all connecting flights in…
SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars NOW for June 12-14th for the 2020 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am! The Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am, founded in 1972 by Bob Klas Sr. and Pat Cody Sr., raises critical funds for non-profit agencies serving Minnesota children and adults living with developmental disabilities and their families. The Tapemark Minnesota PGA…
The Minnesota Section of the PGA of America is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff “JD” Drimel, Certified PGA Professional as their new CEO, starting January 21, 2020. His list of duties will include a theme of “Members first but others too!” while also leading the staff at the Section offices, building relationships for…
Rod Lidenberg passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the age of 69. Rod was the 28th President of the Minnesota Section PGA in 1989-90 and won three Section Teacher of the Year awards, one Junior Golf Leader award, and was Golf Professional of the Year. A forty-three year member of the PGA, Rod dedicated…
The Minnesota PGA would like to congratulate and recognize the following PGA Professionals for their commitment, leadership and continuous effort to promoting golf at their respective facilities as well as in their communities. Here are the 2019 Minnesota PGA Award Recipients: Golf Professional of the Year – Doug Hoffmann, Minnesota Golf Association Teacher of the Year –…
