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Iowa PGA Member, Ken Schall, Elected to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2012!

Ken Schall, Elected to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2012!

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John Bermel of Northern Iowa Recipient of Labron Harris Sr. Award presented by E-Z-GO

John Bermel wins prestigious golf coach award.

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Tom McCann named PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year

PHOENIX (January 26, 2012) - Tom McCann at Cedar Rapids Country Club has been honored as a 2011 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year, PING announced today. The company, which pioneered custom fitting nearly 40 years ago, recognized McCann for his commitment to helping golfers of all abilities improve their games through custom fitting. "Golfers know PING for our leadership in custom fitting, and we are held to a higher standard, so we're grateful for experts like Tom who demonstrate every day how properly fit equipment leads to lower scores and more fun on the golf course," said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. "Tom is a consummate professional who combines excellent communication skills with technical expertise, and is a tireless advocate for PING's fitting philosophy. For all these reasons, he is very deserving of this recognition." Nominating Tom McCann at Cedar Rapids Country Club for the honor was Michelle Estill, PING Field Representative for the … [Read More...]

Iowa PGA News

2011Iowa PGA Drive, Chip & Putt Champions honored at UNI Basketball Game

The 2011 Iowa PGA Drive, Chip & Putt Champions were honored on the court at halftime at the UNI Men’s Basketball Game versus the Drake Bulldogs on Sunday, January 22, 2012. The Iowa PGA would like to thank Title Sponsor The John Deere Classic for their support. Special thanks to Tournament Director Clair Peterson [...]

Iowa PGA Member, Ken Schall, Elected to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2012!

Original Press Release published by Iowa Golf Association at www.iowagolf.com on January 18,2012. The Iowa Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of four new members to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame. Gene Elliott of West Des Moines, Dave Rummels, originally from West Branch, and Ken Schall of West Des Moines, will be [...]

January 2012 PGA PROfile – sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

Lisa Miller, PGA College/University: B.A. in Education from the University of Northern Iowa (first woman to receive an athletic scholarship in golf at UNI); M.A. in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa Year Turned Pro: 1994:; first woman to attain PGA membership in the Iowa PGA Section Facility and Job Title: City of Cedar Rapids [...]

A Closer Look: Dave Schneider

by Chelsea Keenan Published at Business Record.com Dave Schneider • About: Schneider has been the general manager of the Wakonda Club for six years. This fall, he was voted the Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year. Before moving back to Iowa, Schneider worked at several resorts and country clubs in Hawaii, Arizona and Illinois. [...]

December 2011 PROfile – Jay Giannetto – Sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

Jay Giannetto, PGA College/University: Mississippi State University Year Turned Pro: 2004 Facility and Job Title: Ames Golf & Country Club, Head Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? The love that I have for the game of golf was the only motivation that I needed in order to take the steps [...]

John Bermel of Northern Iowa Recipient of Labron Harris Sr. Award presented by E-Z-GO

For Immediate Release Contact: Dustin Roberts Golf Coaches Association of America (405) 329-4222 Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 John Bermel of Northern Iowa Recipient of Labron Harris Sr. Award presented by E-Z-GO NORMAN, Okla. – John Bermel, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach at Northern Iowa and head golf professional at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course and [...]

2011 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Ceremony

The 2011 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Luncheon was held at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort on Tuesday, October 25th. The Iowa PGA would like to thank long-time sponsor and friend, Dave Brostrom for his continued support of this annual event. You may view the full-length video of the ceremony below. If you [...]

November 2011 PROfile – Kris Kuhnel – Sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

College/University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Year Turned Pro: 2011 Facility and Job Title: Elmcrest Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I started thinking about what I wanted my career to be when I was a young kid, much like most people. I went through the normal Pro Athlete [...]

2011 Club Car Iowa PGA Pro-Superintendent Results

The 2011 Club Car Iowa PGA Pro-Superintendent was held on Monday, October 17th, at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, Iowa. Twenty-two Iowa PGA Professionals teamed up with their superintendents in this two-person team event. The format was 18-Hole Scramble and an optional Team Skins Game. The field was split into two flights following completion of [...]

Chris Black Wins His Third Iowa PGA Major Point Event In 2011

The 2011 NB Golf Cars Iowa PGA October Shootout was held at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa, on October 10-11. The Iowa PGA would like to thank our sponsors, Colby Marriott of NB Golf Cars and Tim Goranson of Club Car for their support of this event. Club Car will also serve [...]

Iowa Golf News

Zach Johnson to make Sept. 8 stop in Cedar Rapids September 5, 2011
With a week off sandwiched between two PGA Tour playoff events, Zach Johnson will return to his home town of Cedar Rapids Thursday. He’ll be in town for the official kickoff of his “Kids on Course” program, funded by his foundation. The event, to be held at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar […]
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Moreland, 67, shoots 65 to win August 26, 2011
Bob Moreland grew up in Texas, where he cut his golfing teeth with a guy named Lee Trevino. Moreland’s late father, Gus, played in the first Masters in the 1930s. Long a fixture at the Ottumwa Country when he wasn’t out fishing, Moreland can flat play the game. More evidence came Friday, when the 67-year-old […]
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Johnson’s major season ends…with a triple August 14, 2011
Zach Johnson had two chances to break 70 at the PGA Championship this week. The 500-yard-plus par-4 18th ruined his plans both times. Johnson bogeyed the 18th in a first-round 70. He tripled it in a final-round 72 Sunday. Johnson finished the championship at 8 over par 288, ending his streak of Top 10 PGA […]
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Zach passes Tiger in latest World Golf Rankings August 8, 2011
Zach Johnson, who tied for sixth in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational Sunday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, moved up to 29th in this week’s World Golf Ranking. Johnson, who has four Top 10 finishes this season, sits one spot ahead of Tiger Woods. Johnson was 32nd last week. Woods, who tied for […]
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Talking Zach, Tiger and $1 million in charity August 2, 2011
Cedar Rapids, Ia.– It was called the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. It was played at Elmcrest Country Club, just off Zach Johnson Drive. But guess who isn’t caught up in names? “It might have my name on it, but this is Cedar Rapids,’’ Johnson said. “This is their event. I guess I’m just the catalyst.’’ […]
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