2010 Junior Tour Championship

The 2010 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Championship was held on Monday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 3 at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake.  There were 107 participants ages 21 & under at this season ending Major Point Event.  Thanks to all who played for their patience as we had a 2 1/2 hour rain delay.  Special thanks to head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Assistant PGA Brent Deem and the entire Preserve staff for their efforts and hard work for this event.  Congratulations to all juniors who participated this summer.

2010 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Championship


From left to right:  Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Blake
Huser, Jack Raibikis and Jake Crowley
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From left to right:  Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Katelyn
Bunn, Victoria Grasso and Catherine Strief
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From left to right:  Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Grant
Campbell, Jeffrey Swegle and Carson Whittington
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From left to right:  Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Anna
Cullinan, Payton Minear and Shelby Townsend
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From left to right:  Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher, Matthew
Walker, Corey Elliott, Nathan HIll
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From left to right:  Ryan Van Wyk, Lucas Scherf, Caleb Peters
and Head PGA Professional Darin Fisher
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From left to right Chloe Ibsen, Taylor Nesselroad and Head
PGA Professional Darin Fisher
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From left to right:  Sarah Boss, Whitney Schrader, Lucas Mulholland
and PGA Professional Darin Fisher
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John Bermel – August 2010 PROfile

Name: John Jay Bermel
College/University: Central College
Year Turned Pro: 1986
Facility and Job Title: Pheasant Ridge Golf Course, Head Golf Professional

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?

I want to give back to the game and also want to give kids a better opportunity than I had.

What is your specialty in the golf business?

Teaching and coaching! Continuing to learn and expand my knowledge of the game and swing.

What are some of your accomplishments in golf?
Iowa Section 1991 Section Match Play Champion; 1993, 2000, 2004, 2006 Section Champion; 2002, 2008, 2009 Low Scoring Average; 2000 Teacher of the Year; 2009-2010 Best Teacher in Iowa by Golf Digest; 2007 Jr. Golf Leader

What was your greatest moment in golf?
I have two moments, and both were holes-in-one. 1996 National Club Pro, 53rd hole (#17 at PGA West Palmer Course) and I birdied the last hole to make the cut on the number! The other was playing with my brother Jamie, and Zach Johnson when Zach was in college.

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Golf Professionals Andy Devine and J.D. Turner; and my brother Golf Coach Jamie Bermel.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Mostly I enjoy watching my five kids participate in sports and spending time with my wife.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?

Augusta National with my brother Jamie Bermel, Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Tiger Woods – I would try to get his hands to return to impact more like he did when he was working with Butch.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?

My favorite is to try and get my students to return the club in a flatter plane. Most people are over the top with their down swing.

If you have a personal website about your services please list the URL here:

www.golfcedarfalls.com