Iowa PGA News

8th Annual TaylorMade-adidas Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am Begins Tomorrow!

The 8th Annual TaylorMade-adidas Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is being held March 8-10 at Paiute Golf Resort which is located approximately thirty miles north of the Las Vegas strip. Thirteen teams, each consisting of one Iowa PGA professional and four amateurs are competing in this year’s event. The format for this tournament is a modified quota system where golfers play to reach or exceed their daily quota which in turn provides an overall quota for each team. The tournament winner is determined by the team that accumulates the most points above their total quota. If no team exceeds their... Read More

Champions Tour Professional, Iowa Golf Hall of Famer Lonnie Nielsen Renews Support of GIVE Foundation

RIVERSIDE, Iowa – Champions Tour professional Lonnie Nielsen, who will be inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame this month, has renewed his leadership in supporting the GIVE (Golf for Injured Veterans) Foundation through the “Birdies for Heroes Challenge.” Nielsen, 56, a native of Belle Plaine, Iowa, a 1976 graduate of the University of Iowa, marks his second consecutive season on Tour by donating $50 for each birdie and $500 for each eagle he records to the GIVE Foundation. Last season, Nielsen was the Tour’s oldest winner of the season when he triumphed at the Dick’s Sporting Goods... Read More

Scott Howe – March 2010 PROfile

Name: Scott Howe, PGA College/University: University of Iowa, 1981 Year Turned Pro: 1982 Facility and Job Title: Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Director of Golf What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? A passion for the game of golf and sharing that with others. What is your specialty in the golf business? Team building, seeing the larger picture and interacting with our members and guests. What are some of your accomplishments in golf? PGA Professional of the Year 1999; IGA Professional of the Year 2001; Apprentice of the Year Iowa Section 1986, 1990; Horton Smith recipient... Read More

2010 Iowa PGA Spring Meeting

Online registration is now available for the 2010 Iowa PGA Callaway Golf Spring Events that will be held on Monday, March 29 at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort.  CLICK HERE now to register.  There is no fee to attend.  Education will be provided in the morning with a lunch following courtesy of Mike Goettsch and Callaway Golf.  Business meeting will start at approximately 1 p.m.  Please see schedule listed below. Additional details regarding education will be provided in the coming weeks.  Iowa PGA Members will receive hour for hour mandatory education MSR and 2 mandatory meeting MSR... Read More

Sweet Deals For Your Sweetheart!

A great offer just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Purchase any ticket package for The Principal Charity Classic by Sunday, February 14th and get $5, $10, or $20 off! Listed below is the special pricing for this offer.  Make sure to enter Promotion Code:  cupid Champions Club Pass $130 (regular price $150) Ten Pack $90 (regular price $100) Good-Any-One-Day $10 (regular price $15) CLICK HERE NOW TO PURCHASE! _____________________________________________________________________________ Also remember all friends of the Principal Charity Classic will enjoy $6 tickets for the Bucs vs. Omaha... Read More

Jim Hasley – Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Inductee

Jim Hasley, PGA Life Member will be inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame along with 5 others for the 2010 season.  Jim Hasley has had a long and distinguished career as a club professional and has been named the Iowa Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year twice, first in 1985 and again in 2001. Mr. Hasley served as the Head PGA Professional at Emeis Golf Course in Davenport for more than 30 years and stepped down from that position at the end of 2001. However, he stayed involved by taking over the 9-hole Red Hawk Golf Course in Davenport and was a key figure in the development of The First... Read More

Jerry Johnson – PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year

Jerry Johnson named Regional PING Club Fitter of the Year On January28, Phoenix Arizona:  PING announced today that Jerry Johnson at Elmwood Country Club has been honored as a 2009 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year. The company, which pioneered custom fitting nearly 40 years ago, recognized Johnson for his continuing commitment to custom fitting and its value to golfers of all abilities. “Jerry shares our belief that if golfers take the time to get custom fit, they’ll see improved performance on the golf course. His attention to detail and passion for service ensure golfers benefit from... Read More

Aaron Krueger – February 2010 PROfile

Name: Aaron Krueger, PGA College/University: University of Iowa Year Turned Pro: 2003 Facility and Job Title: Pinnacle Country Club – Milan, Illinois, Head Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I wanted to do something that I love everyday. As a PGA Professional I am able to interact with great people, operate a business, teach and play a wonderful game. What is your specialty in the golf business? Customer service, running golf tournaments and owning the operation. What are some of your professional accomplishments? 2007 Iowa PGA Assistant of the Year,... Read More

Six to Be Added to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame in 2010

The Iowa Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of six new members to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame, including two individuals added under the Historical category.  The “Class of 2010” will raise the total membership in the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame to 49. Current PGA Champions Tour star Lonnie Nielsen of Belle Plaine and renowned PGA Tour instructor Mike Bender, a Waterloo native, will be joined by be two-time Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year Jim Hasley of Davenport and golf turf industry leader Steve Tyler of Waverly. In the historical category former Des Moines area club professional... Read More

Principal Charity Classic Discount for Hockey Game

The Des Moines Buccaneers hit the Ice Thursday, February 11 and they would like to extend a special offer.  All friends of the Principal Charity Classic will enjoy $6 tickets for the Bucs vs. the Omaha Lancers. Tickets must be purchased by calling the Buccaneers box office at 515-278-2827 x2106, or by e-mailing brant@bucshockey.com.  Please use the promotional code Charity Classic when ordering; online orders are not available for this offer.  All ticket orders will require a credit card at the time of purchase and all tickets will be available for pickup the night of the game. For more... Read More

The Principal Charity Classic to Sponsor Iowa Junior Tour

The Iowa PGA would like to introduce and welcome a new sponsor for the Iowa Junior Tour.  The Principal Charity Classic will be the title sponsor of the 2010 Iowa Junior Tour.  This is a great new partnership with this Champions Tour event and the Iowa PGA is excited to welcome The Principal Charity Classic as title sponsor of the Iowa Junior Tour. The Principal Charity Classic, the only Champions Tour event in Iowa, was recognized nationally as the Tour’s “Best Event” in 2009, based on attendance records, community support and charitable impact. In its first three years, the tournament... Read More

Dean Capesius on Teaching

Dean Capesius on Teaching Make Your Indoor Facility Reflect the Outdoors January 20, 2010; From PGA Best Practices: Teaching Dean Capesius, the 2009 Iowa PGA Section Teacher of the Year, is the PGA head professional at Spring Valley Golf Course and the founder of Capesius Golf Academy in Livermore, Iowa. Dean Capesius on the importance of bringing the outdoors inside: Rather than letting my students stash their golf clubs in the closet for the winter months, I wanted the opportunity to continue teaching them year-round. About five years ago, I started an indoor practice facility that was renovated... Read More

The Principal Financial Group Renews Tournament Sponsorship for 2011-12

The Principal Financial Group® has extended its agreement to remain the title sponsor of The Principal Charity Classic, keeping a world-class Champions Tour golf tournament in Des Moines through 2012. “Our decision to renew this sponsorship reaffirms our ongoing commitment to the greater Des Moines community,” said Larry Zimpleman, chairman, president and CEO, The Principal®. “With the help of our employees, volunteers, community partners, and sponsoring businesses, we look forward to taking this charitable event to new levels. We’re proud and excited to keep this top... Read More

Joshua Carter – January 2010 Profile

Name:  Joshua Carter, PGA College/University: Western Illinois University Year Turned Pro: 2004 Facility and Job Title: Davenport Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? Helping everyone enjoy the game. I thought it would be fun to make the game I love my business and career. What is your specialty in the golf business? Being motivated to succeed each day! I try to convey my passion to members, guests and anyone else I encounter on a day-to-day basis. Accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and Tournaments.) 2009 Iowa Section Assistant... Read More

Dustin Miller – December 2009 Profile

Name: Dustin Miller College/University: Mid-America Nazarene University Year Turned Pro: 2002 Facility and Job Title: Ellis Golf Course, Head Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I love what I do. I really wanted a career where I could help people do something they enjoy. What is your specialty in the golf business? My specialty would be in my teaching. I feel that I can really help people become better golfers and enjoy the game. What was your greatest moment in golf? From a playing standpoint, the greatest moment would be the first tournament I won as a... Read More

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