Angel Wonders

October 2011 PROfile-Bill Fetty-Sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

October 3, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

College/University: Harper College
Year Turned Pro: 1975
Facility and Job Title: Manager of Golf Services

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
Love of the game, competition and dissatisfaction with life as a manager in a large manufacturer (International Harvester) assembly line floor.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
Taking non performing public/ municipal operations and making them profitable and an asset to the community by upgrading staff, amenities, conditions, tournaments and outings, and other programs like Junior Golf.

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Not sure it has happened yet- otherwise too many to count, but has to be connected to Junior Golf and the Sticks for Kids Program.

What are your accomplishments or awards?
Certified Golf Manager/ Oglebay NGF Program Founder
Quad City Sticks for Kids Pilot Program

What or who has had the greatest impact on you career?
The young Assistant Professionals I came into the business with back in the 1970’s and 1980’s. We were going to change the industry- and we did!

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Travel, Cruising, Fishing, Bowling and Fantasy Football.

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 regular Wednesday group at home.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Bill Murray- Don’t give up your day job.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
It has evolved over the years from Hogan tips to currently I borrow a lot from Jeff Ritter- especially his power drill.

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First Swing Learn to Golf Event for Iowa Veterans

September 8, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

September 6, 2011- Waterloo, Iowa – First Swing Learn to Golf will be offered to Iowa Veterans in a full day event on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Airport National Golf Course in Cedar Rapids. First Swing is adaptive golf for those with physical challenges which include wheelchair participants, amputees, stroke and brain injury survivors and more. First Swing is a program of the National Amputee Golf Association and brings the disabled population back to the game of golf and to the social aspects that golf affords to anyone. The event will include hands on instruction and tips, followed by lunch and an afternoon of open golf for anyone attending the morning session.

The First Swing Learn to Golf event is made possible through grant funding from a United States Olympic Opportunity Grant that was awarded to OPAF & The First Clinics, (www.opfund.org) a nonprofit organization based in Waterloo which hosts a variety of adapted sports and recreational clinics across the country for people with physical challenges. This will be the first of three First Swing Learn to Golf Clinics for Iowa veterans, with the two remaining being held in Dubuque at Derby Grange Golf on Monday, May 7, 2012 and at Copper Creek Golf Club in Pleasant Hill, Iowa on Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, 2012. Follow up from the First Swing Learn to Golf event will be handled with our partner, Sportability of Iowa, (www.sportabilityofiowa.com) located in the Cedar Rapids area.

If participants have their own clubs, we ask that they bring them. Clubs will be available for everyone to try and the chance to put into practice on the golf course will also be available. Refreshments, giveaways and the chance to spend an afternoon with the community make this a winning event!

There is NO CHARGE for First Swing/Learn to Golf, but we do ask that if you are interested, please register with OPAF & The First Clinics at 319-235-4318. First Swing is a program of the National Amputee Golf Association and has been introducing or re-introducing people across the country to the game of golf for over 25 years.

Contact

Robin Burton, Executive Director

OPAF & The First Clinics

319-235-4318 phone

319-235-4326 fax

rlb@opfund.org

www.opfund.org

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Walters Ridge Pee Wee- July 29th, 2011

September 2, 2011 By Angel Wonders 1 Comment

2011 Iowa PGA Junior Tour

Sponsored by the Principal Charity Classic

Walters Ridge Pee Wee

Walters Ridge GC

Cedar Falls, IA

July 29, 2011

A special thank you to John Bermel & Adam Luehman and Walters Ridge GC for Hosting!

Click here to view full leaderboard

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Lake Panorama National Pee Wee- July 14th, 2011

September 2, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

2011 Iowa PGA Junior Tour

Sponsored by the Principal Charity Classic

Lake Panorama Nat’l Junior

Lake Panorama Nat’l Golf Course

Panora, IA

July 14, 2011

A Special Thank you to Gary Babcok & John Dinnebier and Lake Panorama National Golf Course for Hosting!

Pee Wee Boys 6 & Under

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Drew Wiemers	Olathe, KS	65
2	Brayden Dinkla	Guthrie Center	81

Pee Wee Boys 7-8

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Jake Weissenburger	Clive	45
T2	Jack Wehr	Ankeny	46
T2	Lucas Lorenzen	Milford	46
4	Wyatt, Appleseth	Panora	48
5	Henry Manning	Clive	63
6	Bli Wearmouth	Panora	69

Pee Wee Boys 9

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Kolby Shackelford	panora	33
2	Nathan Petrak	Urbandale	37
3	Tommy Weisenburger	Clive	39
4	Gavin Petrak	Urbandale	62

Pee Wee Boys 10

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Nick Pittman	Urbandale	39
2	Matt Gearheart	Atlantic	45
3	Nate Miller	West Des Moines	53
4	Ian Brandt	Arnold Park	55
5	Tyler Townsend	Urbandale	57
6	Avery Knief		58
7	Jack Henry	West Des Moines	62
8	Jacob Swanson	West Des Moines	66

Pee Wee Boys 11-12

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
T1	Will Babcok	Panora	43
T1	George Appleseth	Panora	43
3	Benjamin Clement	Earlham	47
4	Austin Bray	West Des Moines	51
5	Ethan Thomas	Monroe	59
6	Jackson Thomas	Monroe	70
7	Deshaun Wright	Panora	78

Pee Wee Girls 9 & Under

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Ella Waddla	Panora	58
2	Grace Butler	Milford	59
3	Kaylin Petrak	Urbandale	77

Pee Wee Girls 10-12

Place	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Brooke Boardman	Waukee	46
2	Hannah Butler	Milford	50
3	Jaelyn Waddle	Panora	74

Filed Under: Pee-wee Tour Results

Iowa Games Pee Wee- July 14th, 2011

September 2, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

2011 Iowa PGA Junior Tour

Sponsored by the Principal Charity Classic

Iowa Games Pee Wee

Homewood GC

Ames , IA

July 16, 2011

A special thank you to Homewood GC for Hosting!

Girls 6 & Under

Place	Name	Score
1	Lydia Van Veldhuizen	74

Girls 7-9

Place	Name	Score
1	Makenzie Campbell	68
2	Kelly Stoakes	93

Girls 10-11

Place	Name	Score
1	Tenley Moretti	51
2	Thea Lunning	61

Girls 12-13

Place	Name	Score
1	Chloe Ibsen	53
2	Alexandria Miller	57
3	Jenna Knaack	60

Boys 6 & Under

Place	Name	Score
1	Luke Winkel	45

Boys 7-9

Place	Name	Score
1	Tate Storbeck	46
2	Noah Van Veldhuizen	49
3	Kyle Feauto	64
4	Devon Stoakes	68
T5	Jack Winkel	82
T5	Reuben Van Veldhuizen	82

Boys 10-11

Place	Name	Score
T1	Bryce Butler	53
T1	Ian Latham	53
3	Chase Gorman	60
4	Kanin Mann	64

Boys 12-13

Place	Name	Score
1	Chris Winkel	37
T2	Connor Paulsen	40
T2	Adam Baker	40
4	Thomas Storbeck	43
5	Matt Chlupach	44
6	Trey Boyle	46
7	Ted Dunn	47
8	Blake Briley	49
9	Jake Ford	50

Boys 14-15

Place	Name	Score
1	David Wallace	42
2	Rylan Rudd	44
3	Benjamin Joerger	50
4	Brendan Gorman	59

Filed Under: Pee-wee Tour Results

September 2011 PROfile-Jay Horton-Sponsored by Harris Golf Cars

August 31, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

College/University: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Year Turned Pro: 1992
Facility and Job Title: Owner of Collegiate Prep Golf Academy

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
I have always had a love of the game since I was 4 years old. Always was a dream to be a PGA Professional.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
Junior Golf and Coaching. I spent 11 years as the Men’s Golf Coach at Iowa State University. Now I have my own academy to help kids.

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Playing in my first PGA Tour event. I won the Monday qualifier to get in and it was a dream come true to be inside the ropes.

What are your accomplishments or awards?
Played in 2 PGA Tour events (Hardee’s Classic- now John Deere)
All Sun-Belt Conference 1989 and 1991
Sun-Belt Conference Champion 1991
Named to 30th Anniversary All Sun-Belt Golf Team

What or who has had the greatest impact on you career?
J.D. Turner. I had the privilege to work for him at Brooks Golf Club in Okoboji, IA. I watched him teach and spent many years teaching in his corporate golf schools.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
I enjoy all sports and love to travel.

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 Dad, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
My niece and nephew- I would teach them all the basics of the game, but most importantly teach them how to have fun and love the game.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
Learn to control your wedges. Proper tempo is key. All players no matter what skill level have to hit wedges and pitch shots well. The better you get at these the better the entire game.

Personal URL:
www.Collegiateprepgolfacademy.com

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August 2011 PROfile- Jeremy Hawkins

August 9, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

College/University: Winona State University
Year Turned Pro: 2006
Facility and Job Title: The Meadows Golf Club- General Manager/Head Golf Professional; Loras College- Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
I grew up around the game of golf and tried some different things before getting into the golf industry, but golf is what made me happy.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
I would have to say instruction. I used to be a teacher and I really enjoyed it.

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Anytime one of my kids, Loras players, or students have success on the course. I love seeing them succeed.

What are your accomplishments or awards?
Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, and Class A PGA Professional.

What or who has had the greatest impact on you career?
My grandpa introduced me to the game. I still think of the things he taught me.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Watching my kids participate in various sports and activities, attending sporting events.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
St. Andrews with my grandpa, brother and both daughters

If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give?
Tiger. As far as advice, we would have to see how he’s hitting it that day. I would just like to hang out on the range with him and shoot the breeze.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
I am all about setup. So many swing faults are a result of a poor setup. Make sure you have your body parallel to you target line and just rotate. Good things will happen.

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FIELD IS FULL FOR BROKERS INTERNATIONAL LTD. IOWA OPEN

August 5, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

For the first time since 2004, the annual golf tournament that brings Iowa’s top professionals and amateurs together has a full field. The entry deadline for the Aug. 19-21 Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open was still three weeks away when the field of 144 players was completed.

The last time the field was full also was the last year the tournament was held at Lake Panorama National, until it returned there in 2010. The tournament previously was played at Lake Panorama National from 1985 to 1998.

A contract between the Iowa Section PGA and Brokers International Ltd. brings the tournament to the LPN for five years. The Panora insurance marketing company committed $25,000 annually to the event, making it the major sponsor.

One reason the field filled so quickly this year was because the Iowa Section PGA board decided to open it to 40 out-of-state players. In the past, it was limited to players living in Iowa or with Iowa ties.

Zack Vervaecke of Grimes, head golf professional at Jester Park Golf Course near Granger, is returning to defend his title as the 2010 tournament champion. He earned a $7,000 check for the win. The top prize for 2011 has been increased to $10,000.

Also returning is Sean McCarty, head pro at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, who has won the Iowa Open three times and took second place in 2010. Jerry Smith of Scottsdale, who has earned more than $2.3 million as a professional golfer since 1987, also will play. He took home third place last year.

A number of other well-known professional and amateur golfers also will be playing, plus many young out-of-state players trying to move up in the ranks of professional golf. Spectators are encouraged. There is no admission charge.

A pro-am tournament Aug. 18 kicks off the weekend with a 12:30 p.m. start. A total of 34 teams will compete, with the professionals playing for $6,050 in cash, including $1,500 to the winner. All pros also will receive an appearance fee. Amateurs will play for $4,300 in gift certificates.

The three-day, 54-hole tournament will begin Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. Signs listing all the Iowa Open champions since the tournament began will be posted along the cart path leading to the first tee. Players will be introduced each morning as they tee off.

Everyone will play both Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s final round will be limited to the top 70 players and ties. On Sunday, standard bearers will follow the final 25 groups to display players’ scores, and players’ names will be announced as they arrive on the 18th green.

An awards ceremony will be held on the 18th green as soon as the final group has played in and the winner determined.

Zack Vervaecke, left, head pro at Jester Park, will play in the 2011 Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open to defend his 2010 title. He met recently with LeRoy Oxley of Panora, who is in his second year as Tournament Director.

Susan Thompson
Thompson Communications
5150 Panorama Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-4382
thomcomm@netins.net

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Zach Johnson Foundation Raises Nearly A Million Dollars!

August 2, 2011 By Angel Wonders Leave a Comment

Photos Courtesy of The Gazette

Zach Johnson’s Foundation a star studded event held at Elmcrest Country Club on Monday August 1st raised nearly a million dollars for “Kids on Course.” An amazing variety of local and national sports figures from all around attended the 1st annual event, among about 3,000 spectators. All in all it was a very successful day for not only Zach’s “Kids on Course” but for the entire Cedar Rapids Community. This foundation will give Cedar Rapids elementary school children various experiences to bring them closer to their academic potential off the tee. Please view the following links for more information on this event, and view pictures of the players in action.

http://thegazette.com/2011/08/01/zach-johnsons-cedar-rapids-golf-event-for-kids-in-need-becomes-a-million-dollar-baby/

http://thegazette.com/2011/08/01/a-classic-day-on-all-fronts/

http://thegazette.com/zach-johnson/?show=gallery

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