Minnesota PGA Section

Spring Update
2024-05-06

MN Golf License Plate Grant Deadline
2024-04-15

Spring Teaching & Coaching Seminar
2024-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Monday, April 1, 2024
8:30am – 1:00pm
Bunker Hills Golf Club
$40 registration fee
Join us for the Minnesota PGA Section Spring Teaching Seminar on April 1st at Bunker Hills GC in Coon Rapids, MN.
The seminar will include presentations from:

Nationally Known Golf Instructor Chris Como
Justin Kraft on the effects of Social media on Teaching and Coaching

The Seminar will take place in the North Ballroom at Bunker Hills Golf Club. Lunch is included in the $40 registration fee.
**4 PDRs available for all PGA Members in attendance

HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program Deadline
2024-04-01
DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024
The HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associate Scholarship program is designed to award scholarships to Associates of the Minnesota Section of the PGA. Holes Fore Hope has committed funds to help our Section Associates offset the cost of the PGA of America Associate Program. The amount of the scholarship(s) is/are determined by the availability of funds. Payments will be made to the Associate upon completion of the Level they are completing. The funds designated for scholarships are managed by the HOLES FORE HOPE FOUNDATION. The Minnesota Section PGA, which covers the areas of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and a small portion of Wisconsin, consists of over 100 Associate members annually. The Minnesota Section PGA is mandated not to discriminate according to federal and state statutes. The final selection process will be made by the Minnesota Section PGA Board of Directors. No announcements will be made before the applicants receive notification from the Minnesota Section PGA. If additional funds become available, the Board may grant additional scholarships to worthy applicants.

PGA HOPE Training
2024-03-11 08:00 - 15:00
PGA Hope Instructor Training at Braemar Golf Club and inside the Dome in Edina, MN. The Minnesota PGA is teaming up with PGA REACH to provide specialized training to our PGA Professionals on adaptive golf training. Attendees will be trained on the best and most effective methods for coaching wounded warriors, veterans, and those with physical limitations. Students will be better prepared to engage the veteran communities in which they serve and engage in PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming. The session will be a combination of classroom and practical, hands-on training with a National Trainer.
All PGA Members who are involved in a PGA HOPE program must be a PGA HOPE certified instructor. Unless you attend a training, you are not a certified instructor.

Minnesota PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am
2024-03-03 - 2024-03-07
The Minnesota PGA invites you to experience our Las Vegas Pro-Am! The Las Vegas Pro-Am features three tournament rounds of golf at Pauite Golf Resort and a four night stay at Park MGM.

Pro's in the Snow "Bokklubb"
2024-02-28 16:00 - 17:30
A SERIES OF WINTER MEET UPS
CONNECTING THROUGH BOOK REVIEWS
*EARN 1 PDR POINT PER MEETING*
GOAL: To foster and enrich the PGA Community of Professionals during the off-season while growing personally and professionally together.
WHO IS INVITED: Anyone associated with the Minnesota PGA who wants to connect with others and grow through reading and discussion. The way to sign up each month is by suggesting a book for the group to read at the link below.
WHEN: Monthly (middle of the month), each off-season, November through March.
Weekdays – 4pm – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Breweries, Coffee Shops, Restaurants in Metro Area (TBA before each meeting)
HOW IT WORKS

A month in advance, book suggestions are submitted and voted on via a google doc link.
Must be able to attend the next book review session if you make a suggestion.
The suggested books should be less than 300 pages.
The suggested book with the highest voting average on the deadline is the one selected.
Whomever has their book selected is assigned as the discussion leader that month.
Each person reads the selected book and we meet to socialize and discuss!

February Book Suggestions:
Deadline to submit suggestions – February 5th
Note sent to group announcing the selection – February 5th
Book Review Get Together – February 28th 4pm-5:30pm at Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND SUBMIT YOUR BOOK SUGGESTION

2024 Spring Leadership Seminar
2024-02-26 09:00 - 15:00
February 26, 2024 – 9:00am – 3:30pm
at Interlachen Country Club
$90 registration fee
Join us for the Minnesota PGA Section Spring Leadership Seminar on February 26th at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN. 6 PDR credits available for attending in person.
The seminar will include presentations from:

Hugh McCutcheon – Sports Development Coach at University of Minnesota on “Helping Coaches become better leaders”
Matt Norman – Dale Carneige
Wendi Breuer – SeaChange on “Leading Today”
James Pierce – Leadership, Vision, Community

The Seminar will take place in the Porch room at Interlachen Country Club. Books from Hugh McCutcheon and Matt Norman as well as continental breakfast and lunch is included in the $90 registration fee.

Minnesota Golf Show
2024-02-09 10:00 - 2024-02-11 17:00

Minnesota PGA Assistant Social
2024-02-02 16:00 - 18:00
Join your fellow Associates and A-8 Members for a casual night of bowling at Park Tavern on Friday, February 2 at 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
All Associates (Level 1, 2, 3) and A-8 Assistant Professionals are invited to join.
Location:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: $17 paid at Park Tavern for bowling and shoe rental.
**Get a chance to meet our local PGA Career Consultant, Andrea Kloppman-Heit and get to know others who are completing the PGA PGM Associate Program. We look forward to seeing you there on February 2!

PGA Show
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00

Minnesota PGA Awards Banquet
2023-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Oak Ridge Country Club
The 2023 Minnesota PGA Section Awards Dinner will be held at Oak Ridge Country Club on Monday, December 4 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. This semi-formal event will celebrate the end of the 2023 season while honoring our 2023 Award winners as well as our Dakota Chapter awards winners. Guests are welcome to attend!

National Car Rental Assistant PPC
2023-11-16 08:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00

Annual Membership Meeting
2023-10-30 08:00 - 13:00 | Bunker Hills Golf Club
Join us for the Minnesota PGA Section Annual Meeting on Monday, October 30th at Bunker Hills Golf Club. PGA Members will receive 4 MSRs for attending the meeting and education. Virtual attendees will receive half (1/2) credit. Breakfast and Lunch is included in the registration fee. The meeting will be available online via Zoom and a link will be sent out to all registered attendees closer to the meeting date. The registration fee applies for both virtual and in-person attendees.
The 2023 Fall Meeting is presented by GolfTec and supported by LivPur.
Reminder: PGA Members must accumulate 54 total pdr’s, with 6 required in meetings/national surveys and 30 required in education/player development.

Valley Days Invitational
2023-10-12 08:00 - 17:00
This is an invitation-only Pro-Am.

Minnesota PGA Fall Scramble
2023-10-09 08:00 - 17:00

Facility Team Championship
2023-10-02 08:00 - 17:00

Luther Pro-Series Tour Championship
2023-09-25 08:00 - 17:00

Minnesota National Pro-Am
2023-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
This is an Open Pro-Am.

Lakeville South Boys Golf Pro Am
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00

Playing Ability Test-Pebble Creek GC
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
PAT entry must be done through www.pga.org.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 11, 2023

Legacy of Hope Pro-Am
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
If you are interested in registering for the Pro-Am, please contact Connor Bergman (cbergman@northlandcountryclub.com).
All pros that play will receive a $125 appearance fee.

Minnewaska Fairways Fore All Pro-Am
2023-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
This is an Invitational Pro-Am.

Bad Pants Open
2023-09-12 10:00 - 18:30

Sanford International Event Qualifying
2023-09-12 08:00 - 17:00

River Bend Business Products Pro-Am
2023-09-11 08:00 - 17:00
This is a Open Pro-Am. Please contact the host professional for entry information.

MN PGA Assistants' Championship
2023-09-11 08:00 - 17:00
ELIGIBILITY: A-8 members and associates will be eligible to compete in the Assistants’ Section Championship, BUT only A-8 and B-8 (who have successfully completed and passed Level 1 and matriculated into Level 2 of the PGA PGM program) classifications are eligible to compete in the Assistant PGA Professional Championship.
All registrations will be handled by the Minnesota PGA. Please register for this event the same as any other section event by using your BlueGolf account.
REGISTRATION BEGINS: March 20, 2023 @ 9AM
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 4, 2023 @ 4 PM
REGISTRATION FEE: $200

Sanford International Pre-Qualifying
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00

1st Annual Pro-Am at Majestic Oaks
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00
