2012 February

10th Annual TaylorMade-adidas Ashworth Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am

February 20, 2012 By Troy Christensen 5 Comments

The 10th Annual TaylorMade-adidas Ashworth Iowa PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am was held February 20-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Three rounds were contested at three different golf courses; Desert Pines Golf Club, Dragon Ridge Country Club, and Revere Golf Club.

The format for the event was a quota system which adjusts following each round based on each player’s score. The overall team winner is the team that accumulates the most points above their total quota. If no team exceeds their quota, then the winners will be the team that is closest to achieving their overall quota. Each team was comprised of an Iowa PGA Section Professional and four amateurs.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Tod Puetz and Mike Long of TaylorMade-adidas Ashworth for their continued sponsorship of this tournament. These gentlemen provided a new TaylorMade RocketBallz Driver to each player on the top three teams. They will also provide nice tee gifts for each participant.

Returning to the event were the defending champions comprised of PGA Member, Darin Justice, and amateurs, Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, and Kurt Wickiser. In last year’s event, these gentlemen won the tournament by a total of 16.375 points. Click HERE for last year’s results.

From Left: Jason Prochaska, Bobby Kehl, Kevin DeNike, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens

2012 Teams

TEAM #1	Hcp
John Bermel, Pheasant Ridge Golf Course	+2
Mike Doyle	4
Ken Meyer	11
Jeff Nagle	9
Doug Dubois	7

TEAM #2	Hcp
Tommy Dee, The Elks County Club	5
Mike Lehman	19
Jason Nicholson	22
Paul George	11
Steve Gordon	8

TEAM #3	Hcp
Darin Fisher, The Preserve On Rathbun Lake	0
Joe Bates	3
Jim Bates	5
Brian Burnside	12
Jim Campbell	4

TEAM #4	Hcp
Kevin DeNike, Red Hawk Golf & Learning Cntr.	1
Bobby Kehl	16
Bobby Smith	14
Bobby Stevens	17
Jason Prochaska	15

TEAM #5	Hcp
Mike McNamara, West Liberty Country Club	5
John Piersol	12
Tim Vegtor	15
Rick Winter	13
Bill Newton	15

TEAM #6	Hcp
Darin Justice, Turner Golf Group	3
Bob Brooks	2
Steve Hermann	8
Jeff Scharingson	15
Kurt Wickiser	21

TEAM #7	Hcp
Adam Kaufman, Finkbine Golf Course	3
Tim Hawkins	6
Nate Kaeding	8
Jack Zimmerman	9
Josh Schamberger	11

TEAM #8	Hcp
Nate Lubs, Gates Park Golf Course	3
JP Gordon	17
Mike Stewart	17
Sean Miller	6
Blake Mullins	23

TEAM #9	Hcp
Adam Luehmann, Pheasant Ridge Golf Course	1
Jodi Bermel	13
Rich Gaard	10
John Martin	16
Jerry Slykhuis	7

TEAM #10	Hcp
Greg Mason, G3 Golf	4
Steve Haldeman	17
Grant Mason	13
Dave Mitchell	7
Blind Draw	15

TEAM #11	Hcp
Sean McCarty, Brown Deer Golf Club	+2
Chad McCarty	1
Brad Bower	15
Brian Donohoe	15
Brad Frantz	11

TEAM #12	Hcp
Mark Ruthey, Palmer Hills Golf Course	4
Lance Kooiker	3
Jim Brown	12
Larry Vogt	20
Scott Harris	12

TEAM #13	Hcp
Roy Michael, Echo Valley Country Club	4
Ryan Coppola	15
Chance Coppola	13
Don Junge	5
Dan Gabrielson	20

TEAM #14	Hcp
Josh Petersen, Sunnyside Country Club	5
Mike Schick	17
Todd Peterson	18
Terry Butz	16
Blind Draw	6

TEAM #15	Hcp
Chad Proehl, Sugar Creek Golf Course	+2
John Putbrese	6
Ted Rooney	16
Jay Goeser	0
Joe Woods	19

TEAM #16	Hcp
Michael Scott, Crow Valley Golf Club	3
Peter Strothkamp	3
BJ Strothkamp	12
Adam Seitz	2
Greg Witt	17

TEAM #17	Hcp
Brian Wernimont, Brown Deer Golf Club	3
Nick Poch	18
Rob Cordle	1
Dick Myers	12
Chad Keune	18

Round 1 Results

TEAM #15	Chad Proehl	John Putbrese, Ted Rooney, Jay Goeser, Joe Woods	12.5
TEAM #17	Brian Wernimont	Nick Poch, Rob Cordle, Dick Myers, Chad Keune	9
TEAM #7	Adam Kaufman	Tim Hawkins, Josh Schamberger, Jack Zimmerman, Nate Kaeding	3.5
TEAM #9	Adam Luehmann	Jodi Bermel, Rich Gaard, John Martin, Jerry Slykhuis	2.5
TEAM #2	Tommy Dee	Mike Lehman, Jason Nicholson, Paul George, Steve Gordon	-1.5
TEAM #4	Kevin DeNike	Bobby Kehl, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens, Jason Prochaska	-3.5
TEAM #16	Michael Scott	Peter Strothkamp, BJ Strothkamp, Adam Seitz, Greg Witt	-5.5
TEAM #11	Sean McCarty	Chad McCarty, Brad Bower, Brian Donohoe, Brad Frantz	-8
TEAM #14	Josh Petersen	Mick Schick, Todd Peterson, Terry Butz, Blind Draw	-9
TEAM #6	Darin Justice	Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, Kurt Wickiser	-10.5
TEAM #12	Mark Ruthey	Lance Kooiker, Jim Brown, Larry Vogt, Scott Harris	-13
TEAM #13	Roy Michael	Ryan Coppola, Chance Coppola, Don Junge, Dan Gabrielson	-22
TEAM #1	John Bermel	Mike Doyle, Ken Meyer, Jeff Nagle, Doug Dubois	-23.5
TEAM #3	Darin Fisher	Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Brian Burnside, Jim Campbell	-27
TEAM #10	Greg Mason	Steve Haldeman, Grant Mason, Dave Mitchell, Blind Draw	-32
TEAM #5	Mike McNamara	John Piersol, Tim Vegtor, Rick Winter, Bill Newton	-34
TEAM #8	Nate Lubs	JP Gordon, Mike Stewart, Sean Miller, Blake Mullins	-36.5

Round 2 Results

TEAM #10	Greg Mason	Steve Haldeman, Grant Mason, Dave Mitchell, Blind Draw	26
TEAM #11	Sean McCarty	Chad McCarty, Brad Bower, Brian Donohoe, Brad Frantz	26
TEAM #4	Kevin DeNike	Bobby Kehl, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens, Jason Prochaska	22.25
TEAM #13	Roy Michael	Ryan Coppola, Chance Coppola, Don Junge, Dan Gabrielson	20.5
TEAM #12	Mark Ruthey	Lance Kooiker, Jim Brown, Larry Vogt, Scott Harris	20
TEAM #6	Darin Justice	Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, Kurt Wickiser	15.75
TEAM #16	Michael Scott	Peter Strothkamp, BJ Strothkamp, Adam Seitz, Greg Witt	15.25
TEAM #15	Chad Proehl	John Putbrese, Ted Rooney, Jay Goeser, Joe Woods	12.75
TEAM #3	Darin Fisher	Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Brian Burnside, Jim Campbell	11.5
TEAM #9	Adam Luehmann	Jodi Bermel, Rich Gaard, John Martin, Jerry Slykhuis	4.75
TEAM #7	Adam Kaufman	Tim Hawkins, Josh Schamberger, Jack Zimmerman, Nate Kaeding	1.75
TEAM #5	Mike McNamara	John Piersol, Tim Vegtor, Rick Winter, Bill Newton	0
TEAM #1	John Bermel	Mike Doyle, Ken Meyer, Jeff Nagle, Doug Dubois	-2.25
TEAM #2	Tommy Dee	Mike Lehman, Jason Nicholson, Paul George, Steve Gordon	-7.75
TEAM #17	Brian Wernimont	Nick Poch, Rob Cordle, Dick Myers, Chad Keune	-9
TEAM #8	Nate Lubs	JP Gordon, Mike Stewart, Sean Miller, Blake Mullins	-10.75
TEAM #14	Josh Petersen	Mick Schick, Todd Peterson, Terry Butz, Blind Draw	-11

Results Through Round 2

TEAM #15	Chad Proehl	John Putbrese, Ted Rooney, Jay Goeser, Joe Woods	25.25
TEAM #4	Kevin DeNike	Bobby Kehl, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens, Jason Prochaska	18.75
TEAM #11	Sean McCarty	Chad McCarty, Brad Bower, Brian Donohoe, Brad Frantz	18
TEAM #16	Michael Scott	Peter Strothkamp, BJ Strothkamp, Adam Seitz, Greg Witt	9.75
TEAM #9	Adam Luehmann	Jodi Bermel, Rich Gaard, John Martin, Jerry Slykhuis	7.25
TEAM #12	Mark Ruthey	Lance Kooiker, Jim Brown, Larry Vogt, Scott Harris	7
TEAM #6	Darin Justice	Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, Kurt Wickiser	5.25
TEAM #7	Adam Kaufman	Tim Hawkins, Josh Schamberger, Jack Zimmerman, Nate Kaeding	5.25
TEAM #17	Brian Wernimont	Nick Poch, Rob Cordle, Dick Myers, Chad Keune	0
TEAM #13	Roy Michael	Ryan Coppola, Chance Coppola, Don Junge, Dan Gabrielson	-1.5
TEAM #10	Greg Mason	Steve Haldeman, Grant Mason, Dave Mitchell, Blind Draw	-6
TEAM #2	Tommy Dee	Mike Lehman, Jason Nicholson, Paul George, Steve Gordon	-9.25
TEAM #3	Darin Fisher	Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Brian Burnside, Jim Campbell	-15.5
TEAM #14	Josh Petersen	Mick Schick, Todd Peterson, Terry Butz, Blind Draw	-20
TEAM #1	John Bermel	Mike Doyle, Ken Meyer, Jeff Nagle, Doug Dubois	-25.75
TEAM #5	Mike McNamara	John Piersol, Tim Vegtor, Rick Winter, Bill Newton	-34
TEAM #8	Nate Lubs	JP Gordon, Mike Stewart, Sean Miller, Blake Mullins	-47.25

Round 3 Results

TEAM #4	Kevin DeNike	Bobby Kehl, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens, Jason Prochaska	19.125
TEAM #9	Adam Luehmann	Jodi Bermel, Rich Gaard, John Martin, Jerry Slykhuis	13.875
TEAM #16	Michael Scott	Peter Strothkamp, BJ Strothkamp, Adam Seitz, Greg Witt	6.125
TEAM #14	Josh Petersen	Mick Schick, Todd Peterson, Terry Butz, Blind Draw	-0.5
TEAM #17	Brian Wernimont	Nick Poch, Rob Cordle, Dick Myers, Chad Keune	-3
TEAM #3	Darin Fisher	Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Brian Burnside, Jim Campbell	-6.25
TEAM #2	Tommy Dee	Mike Lehman, Jason Nicholson, Paul George, Steve Gordon	-7.375
TEAM #8	Nate Lubs	JP Gordon, Mike Stewart, Sean Miller, Blake Mullins	-9.375
TEAM #5	Mike McNamara	John Piersol, Tim Vegtor, Rick Winter, Bill Newton	-10
TEAM #1	John Bermel	Mike Doyle, Ken Meyer, Jeff Nagle, Doug Dubois	-11.125
TEAM #6	Darin Justice	Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, Kurt Wickiser	-11.625
TEAM #13	Roy Michael	Ryan Coppola, Chance Coppola, Don Junge, Dan Gabrielson	-12.75
TEAM #15	Chad Proehl	John Putbrese, Ted Rooney, Jay Goeser, Joe Woods	-17.625
TEAM #11	Sean McCarty	Chad McCarty, Brad Bower, Brian Donohoe, Brad Frantz	-20
TEAM #12	Mark Ruthey	Lance Kooiker, Jim Brown, Larry Vogt, Scott Harris	-21.5
TEAM #7	Adam Kaufman	Tim Hawkins, Josh Schamberger, Jack Zimmerman, Nate Kaeding	-23.875
TEAM #10	Greg Mason	Steve Haldeman, Grant Mason, Dave Mitchell, Blind Draw	-29

Final Results

TEAM #4	Kevin DeNike	Bobby Kehl, Bobby Smith, Bobby Stevens, Jason Prochaska	37.875
TEAM #9	Adam Luehmann	Jodi Bermel, Rich Gaard, John Martin, Jerry Slykhuis	21.125
TEAM #16	Michael Scott	Peter Strothkamp, BJ Strothkamp, Adam Seitz, Greg Witt	15.875
TEAM #15	Chad Proehl	John Putbrese, Ted Rooney, Jay Goeser, Joe Woods	7.625
TEAM #11	Sean McCarty	Chad McCarty, Brad Bower, Brian Donohoe, Brad Frantz	-2
TEAM #17	Brian Wernimont	Nick Poch, Rob Cordle, Dick Myers, Chad Keune	-3
TEAM #6	Darin Justice	Bob Brooks, Steve Hermann, Jeff Scharingson, Kurt Wickiser	-6.375
TEAM #13	Roy Michael	Ryan Coppola, Chance Coppola, Don Junge, Dan Gabrielson	-14.25
TEAM #12	Mark Ruthey	Lance Kooiker, Jim Brown, Larry Vogt, Scott Harris	-14.5
TEAM #2	Tommy Dee	Mike Lehman, Jason Nicholson, Paul George, Steve Gordon	-16.625
TEAM #7	Adam Kaufman	Tim Hawkins, Josh Schamberger, Jack Zimmerman, Nate Kaeding	-18.625
TEAM #14	Josh Petersen	Mick Schick, Todd Peterson, Terry Butz, Blind Draw	-20.5
TEAM #3	Darin Fisher	Joe Bates, Jim Bates, Brian Burnside, Jim Campbell	-21.75
TEAM #10	Greg Mason	Steve Haldeman, Grant Mason, Dave Mitchell, Blind Draw	-35
TEAM #1	John Bermel	Mike Doyle, Ken Meyer, Jeff Nagle, Doug Dubois	-36.875
TEAM #5	Mike McNamara	John Piersol, Tim Vegtor, Rick Winter, Bill Newton	-44
TEAM #8	Nate Lubs	JP Gordon, Mike Stewart, Sean Miller, Blake Mullins	-56.625

Team Photos

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Light Competitions Reach All Skill Levels

February 16, 2012 By jeaves 1 Comment

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Bryan Haas, the 2008, 2009 and 2011 Iowa PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year for Resort Facilities, is the PGA director of golf at Blue Top Ridge at Riverside (Iowa) Casino & Golf Resort.

Light Competitions Reach All Skill Levels

Bryan Haas on the importance of light competitions:

There are two different kinds of female golfers: those who enjoy competition and those who do not. Typically, these two groups don’t mix when they are at the course, and I have struggled over the years to find ways to get these two groups to co-exist. A number of years ago I started holding “Girls Night Out” events, which I continue to do to this day for local women who play at our resort. While these events feature a competition, we try to keep it light in order to reach all female golfers. We give prizes to the winners and have the typical skill-based awards, such as longest drive, but we also have awards that are outside the box that anyone could win. For instance, we will give a prize to the golfer who is the first to hit a ball in a particular bunker, which they won’t even know about until it happens. There are also awards, such as longest putt, that tend to be a mix of skill and luck, and we have a drawing for prizes during dinner so anyone who participates in the event has a real chance to leave with something. Dinner also helps with the social aspect of the event, which tends to be very important for the ladies.

Bryan Haas on the business impact of light competitions:

When I first started these events we had roughly 12 ladies each participate month. Now we have more than 20 every month. We charge $30 to participate, which we think is affordable and encourages more ladies to want to bring their friends the next time. We also change formats each month and try to mix the two types of players as much as possible. Once the two sides start playing together, the non-competitive players slowly start to become more competitive. As a result, they come back to our resort more often and play more rounds.

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If you would like to email the author of this Best Practice directly, please email bryan.haas@riversidecasinoandresort.com

This was previously posted in PGA Best Practices: Women & Golf.

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February 2012 PGA PROfile-Zack Vervaecke-Sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

February 3, 2012 By jeaves Leave a Comment

Name: Zack Vervaecke

College/University: Black Hawk Junior College and Southern Illinois University

Year turned Professional: 2008

Facility and Job Title: Jester Park Golf Course PGA Head Professional

Please give a summary of your Background and credentials
I started out as an Assistant for the City of Rock Island at Highland Springs and
Saukie Municipal Golf Courses. Got out of the business for about 3 years before
returning as an Assistant at Davenport Country Club. I was an assistant at DCC for
5 years before becoming the Head Professional at Jester Park Golf Course where I
have been for the past 4 years.

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
I have always loved the game of golf since a very early age. When I left the
business for three years, I worked various jobs from changing oil and fixing tires, to
cleaning industrial ovens and oxidizers, running CNC machines, and finally
construction. It was my last job working construction that I realized how much I
really missed everything that the golf business had to offer. I made a few phone
calls and ended up taking the job at Davenport Country Club nine years ago. I can say
without question that I am glad I got back into the business.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
Jester Park is leased by a small Golf Management group called Green Golf
Partners. I know that I was skeptical going to work for a Golf Management group
but since doing so it has opened my eyes to all aspects of the business. The
amount of resources at my disposal helps me make precise, prompt-to decisions on
marketing, equipment, best practices, and much more.

Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and Tournaments.)
2010 Iowa Open Champion

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Winning the 2010 Iowa Open and becoming a Class A PGA Professional in 2008

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My father who brought the game of golf into my life, my first mentor Kevin Kwak,
and Second Mentor John Panek.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Fishing, walking, spending time with my daughter, and any recreational activity.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
Augusta National no question!! Me, Tiger, President Obama, and my dad.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and
what advice would you give?
Boy is that a tough one….I would say any young aspiring junior golfer that is
willing to put in time and effort into his/her swing/game to make themselves better.
I would let them know that everything isn’t always about mechanics/positions/and
looks…..sometimes you have to learn how to put the ball in the hole and make a
number.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
You can sometimes be your own best friend on the golf course…..or your own
worst enemy….the decision is yours to make.

If you have a personal website about your services please list the URL here
jesterparkgolf.com