Iowa Junior Tour Title Sponsorship Available!

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.

New Iowa PGA Facebook Fan Page

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!

2010 Iowa PGA Golf Card Holiday Sale

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

Bryan Haas Weighted Ball Exercise for Golf Swing

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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.

Tom McCann – November 2009 PROfile

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