2009

Dustin Miller – December 2009 Profile

December 3, 2009 By tchristensen 3 Comments

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 Jr. golfer. I remember it the most because it was my first win. On the business side it would be receiving my PGA Membership because it is something I’ve always wanted to attain.

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
I would say the golfing public in general has had the greatest impact on my career. They give me motivation to be a great golf professional. When I am finished with my career I want anyone I had a chance to come in contact with to say, “That guy was great at what he did.”

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Spending time with my family and friends, going to Iowa Hawkeye football games, and working on my putting green in my backyard with my wife Brenna and our 5-year-old dog Katy.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
I have dreamed of this scenario my whole life: Augusta National Golf Club with my father, brother, and brother-in-law. I would love for my mom and my wife to be able to walk along to see the beauty of the golf course.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Tiger Woods. I’m not sure if I would have a lot of advice for him. I would just like the opportunity to hang out with him on the golf course.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?

Don’t try to do too much outside of your abilities, and remember it’s just a game.

For more information visit www.dustinmillergolf.com

Filed Under: Iowa PGA PROfiles

Iowa Junior Tour Title Sponsorship Available!

November 23, 2009 By Troy Christensen 1 Comment

The Iowa PGA is currently accepting proposals for businesses that would like to become the title sponsor of the 2010 Iowa Junior Tour & Pee-wee Tour. The Iowa Junior Tour is comprised of over 800 junior golfers ages 21 and under. The 2010 Iowa Junior Tour consists of over 60 events throughout Iowa and Western Illinois from June through mid-August. The Iowa Junior Tour and Pee-wee Tour provides junior golfers with the opportunity to compete in professionally administered golf tournaments during the summer months. Below are a few of benefits that the title sponsor of the Iowa Junior Tour & Pee-wee Tour would receive. Please click HERE for additional details.

-Reach over 800 families through title sponsorship
-1/4 page ad in Iowa Golf Magazine each quarter

-Iowa PGA E-letter Advertisement each month
-Iowa PGA Web site banner ads
-Social Internet media advertising through Facebook & Twitter

Please click here for additional details

If you are interested in becoming the title sponsor of the 2010 Iowa Junior Tour, please contact Troy Christensen, Iowa PGA Executive Director, at 319-648-0026 or tchristensen@pgahq.com. This opportunity will not last long so be sure to act fast.

Filed Under: Sponsorship Announcements

New Iowa PGA Facebook Fan Page

November 18, 2009 By Troy Christensen 1 Comment

The Iowa PGA Section has just launched the new Facebook fan page. Facebook members are encouraged to become a fan and be eligible to win Iowa PGA merchandise and golf related products through drawings only available to Iowa PGA Facebook Fans. To become a fan just click the button that says “Become a Fan” in the Facebook box on the right-hand side of this page. If you are not a current Facebook member you will have the opportunity to create a free account after clicking the button.

We will be doing weekly drawings so be sure to get in on the fun and become eligible to win!

Filed Under: In The News

2010 Iowa PGA Golf Card Holiday Sale

November 18, 2009 By Troy Christensen Leave a Comment

The 2010 Iowa PGA Golf Card makes the perfect Christmas gift for that golfer on your list! Click the image above for additional information.

Filed Under: Gallery

Bryan Haas Weighted Ball Exercise for Golf Swing

November 16, 2009 By Troy Christensen Leave a Comment

Bryan Haas, Director of Golf at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, Iowa, demonstrates an exercise using a weighted ball that will improve your golf swing.

Filed Under: Media Center

Tom McCann – November 2009 PROfile

November 1, 2009 By tchristensen 1 Comment

Name: Tom McCann, PGA
College/University: University of Northern Iowa
Year Turned Pro: 1982
Facility and Job Title: Cedar Rapids Country Club, Head Professional

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
To become recognized as a quality instructor and a leader in the Golf Profession.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
I would say my specialty would be teaching. It has been extremely rewarding for me to help golfers of all ages and skill levels improve.

What are some of your accomplishments in the golf industry?
1995 Iowa Section Teacher of the Year; 1998 Iowa Section Merchandiser of the Year; 2000 Iowa Section Professional of the Year

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Playing my first PGA Tour event. The Hardees Golf Classic, which is now the John Deere Classic, Silvis, IL.

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
The former PGA Professionals I have worked for; Norm Luttinen, Gary Leader, Stan Ferguson and John Cummings.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
I enjoy coaching basketball and traveling with my family.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
I would play Cypress Point with my three sons, T.J., Tyler and Trevor.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – I would tell him to make sure he gets custom fit clubs!

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
To avoid casting on the downswing. I tell students to “pull” the handle of the club toward the ball rather than “push” the club head at the ball.

Web site:
The Cedar Rapids Country Club

Filed Under: Iowa PGA PROfiles Tagged With: Cedar Rapids Country Club, Tom McCann

Senior PGA Professional National Championship – Oct. 29th – Nov. 1st

October 29, 2009 By tchristensen Leave a Comment

The Senior PGA Professional National Championship is being held October 29th – November 1st, 2009 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fl on both the Wanamaker Course & Dye Course. 264 PGA Professionals from all 41 PGA Sections are competing in this weeks 72-hole event. The field will be cut to the low 70 plus ties after round 2 to compete for the $285,000 purse with the winner taking home $20,000. The Iowa Section PGA is represented by 5 PGA Professionals who qualified through the 2009 Iowa PGA Senior PGA Professional National Championship held at Glen Oaks Country Club on Oct. 1-2. Congratulations and good luck to Curt Schnell of Okoboji View Golf Course, Ken Schall of Glen Oaks Country Club, Joe Butler of Burlington Golf Club, Kevin DeNike of Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center, and Jeff Smith of Harvest Point Golf Course. Below you will find each players tee time and a link to results.

	Curt Schnell	Ken Schall	Joe Butler	Kevin DeNike	Jeff Smith

Rd 1	1:36 PM (W)	12:51 PM (D)	1:09 PM (W)	12:33 PM (D)	9:09 AM (D)
Rd 2	9:36 AM (D)	8:51 AM (W)	9:09AM (D)	8:33 AM (W)	1:09 PM (W)

CLICK HERE for complete results

Filed Under: In The News

2009 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Lucheon Video

October 28, 2009 By Troy Christensen Leave a Comment

2009 All Star Pro Golf Awards Luncheon at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009. CLICK BUTTON ON VIDEO TOOL BAR BETWEEN TIME INDICATOR AND VOLUME ADJUSTER TO ENABLE FULL SCREEN.

Filed Under: Media Center

2009 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Lucheon

October 28, 2009 By Troy Christensen Leave a Comment

2009 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Luncheon
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The 2009 All Star Pro Golf Iowa PGA Awards Luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 27th at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. All the award winners listed below along with the 2009 Iowa Junior Tour Player Of the Year Award Winners were honored at this Luncheon. The Iowa PGA would like to thank Dave Brostrom and All Star Pro Golf for their continue support and sponsorship of this great event. The Iowa PGA would also like to thank John Dinnebier and his selection committee for their hard work and dedication.

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Filed Under: Events

McGladrey Team Championship – October26-28, 2009

October 26, 2009 By tchristensen 2 Comments

The 2009 PGA McGladrey Team Championship was held on October 26-28, 2009 at Pinehurst Resort on courses #2, 4, & 8 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Forty-one teams comprised of three amateurs and one PGA Professional first competed in a local site qualifier and then joined the host PGA Professional to form four-person teams. These four-person teams then competed at the their respected Section Championship where the winner in each Section advanced on to compete at the national level. The format for the event was Two Best Balls of Four Net.

The team that advanced from the Iowa Section PGA was from The Preserve on Rathbun Lake in Moravia, IA. Team members included PGA Director of Golf at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake Darin Fisher, Jim Campbell, Kevin Pickerell, and Joe Bates.

CLICK HERE to view complete results for the PGA McGladrey Team Championship.