The current PDR cycle began June 16, 2025 and will run through June 15, 2028.
The Minnesota Section PGA has various opportunities to attend seminars and educations virtually and in-person throughout the year.
Monday, December 8
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dick’s House of Sport – Ridgedale Mall
12437 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Join us for a working session where we’ll share what actually works under pressure—strategies for emotional regulation, confidence, and focus that translate from the range to tournament play.
We’ll discuss:
Featured Books for Discussion:
Bring your favorite golf psychology book if you have one. We’ll compare notes and trade insights and use NotebookLM to create summaries.
RSVP or Questions: PluthB@PGA.com
Earn Education PDR for attendance.
Please RSVP to Brad Pluth at pluthb@pga.com to confirm your attendance.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Where: Interlachen Country Club, Edina, MN
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $150
Stop giving lessons that don’t stick.
This intensive one-day seminar is designed for coaches who want to bridge the gap between what a student needs to do (biomechanics) and how to actually make it happen (motor learning).
Learn a complete, science-based system to move from precise 3D diagnosis to rapid, lasting skill acquisition.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 3D Biomechanics Overview with Elva
Learn to use Elva 3D to find the true root cause of any swing flaw.
Translate complex 3D data into simple, actionable blueprints.
Includes a live 3D assessment and data interpretation.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | The Build
Selling the process to the student
How to apply motor learning principles for fast, lasting change
Using the Constraints-Led Approach to re-pattern swings
Building a hybrid in-person/online coaching model
Dr. Luke Benoit
Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club and founder of RYP Golf.
Holds a Ph.D. in Motor Learning and specializes in the science of skill acquisition.
Justin Kraft
Director of Instruction at Spring Hill Country Club.
Expert in translating 3D data into practical coaching insights.
Þórður Rafn Gissurarson
PGA of Iceland member and elite player.
Demonstrates how Elva 3D is used at the highest levels to validate swing changes and optimize performance.
PGA Professionals, full-time coaches, and serious instructors committed to delivering superior, lasting results.
You’ll leave with a complete, actionable system you can implement immediately.
Seats are limited to 20 participants. Secure your spot today.
*PGA Members are eligible for 5 Education PDRs for attending.
“BOKKLUBB”
A SERIES OF WINTER MEET UPS CONNECTING THROUGH BOOK REVIEWS
GOAL: To foster and enrich the PGA Community of Professionals during the offseason 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. Limited to the first 12 participants for each meeting.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: HACKAMORE BREWING – CHANHASSEN
COST: Free!
HOW IT WORKS
*Attending the meeting counts for 1 PDR Meeting Point through the PGA.
THE JANUARY BOOK SELECTION IS:
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life―A Revolutionary Approach to Maximizing Life Experiences Over Accumulating Wealth
By: Bill Perkins
Pick up a copy at your library or on Amazon or listen on Audible.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Orlando, FL
9 AM – 5 PM
Register and More Information
*PGA Members are eligible for 6 “Required” PDRs.
*must be logged into your pga.org account to access