This was aired on April 29th, 2012 on CBS during the PGA Get Golf Ready special.

Champions From Left: Joe Butler & Todd Fowler

The 2012 Iowa PGA Pro-Select was held on Monday, May 14th at Timberline Golf Course in Peosta, Iowa.  Twenty-eight Iowa PGA professionals competed in this 27-hole team event which was comprised of 9-Hole Scramble, 9-Hole Four-Ball, and 9-Foursome.  The Iowa PGA would like to thank Dick Specht, Head PGA Professional and co-owner for hosting this event.  Dick is also currently serving a two-year term as President of the Iowa PGA Section.

Golfers were treated to a beautiful day for this fun Iowa PGA event that is not considered a Player of the Year tournament on the schedule.  All players who participated in this tournament received 30 Player of the Year points that will be designated to the division(s) that they normally compete in.

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2012 Iowa PGA Parent Junior at Jester Park – Results

From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional
at Jester Park Golf Course Kenneth and Brad Wade,
Tom and Sam Hartsock

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From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke Head PGA Professional Jester Park GC
Taryn and Terry Gholson and Rachel and Gary Walljasper

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From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke head PGA Professional at Jester Park
Chris and Mikaela Livengood and Laney and Bob Vanscoy

From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional at
Jester Park GC, Aaron and Brian Wirt and Max and Dominic Schnepf

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From left to right:  Head PGA Professional at Jester Park GC Zach Vervaecke
Chris and Mikaela Livengood, Laney and Bob Vanscoy

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From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional at
Jester Park GC, Tim and Ryan Johnston, Ian and Lonnie Brandt
and Caleb and Randy Peters

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From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke head PGA Professional
Dion and Madison Schrack and Brittany Postma and Micah McDermed
1st Place Winners

From left to right:  Head PGA Professional at Jester Park GC
Zach Vervaecke, Jenna and Eric Krogulski – 2nd Place

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From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional at
Jester Park GC Tommy and Tom Weissenburger – 1st place

From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional at Jester Park GC
Drake and Todd Ellgren – 2nd Place

From left to right:  Zach Vervaecke, Head PGA Professional at
Jester Park GC, Zachary and Gary Marker

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The 2012 Iowa Cup Matches were held at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa on May 2-3. The format for this annual competition consists of the top 20 available Iowa PGA Professionals versus the top 20 available Iowa Golf Association Amateurs. The teams are comprised from the previous year’s Player of the Year point list and other qualifying factors from each respective association.

The 2012 Iowa PGA Section players’ captain is Chris Black, Head PGA Professional at Hickory Grove Country Club in Oelwein, Iowa, and the Honorary Captain is Jeff Smith, PGA Director of Golf at Harvest Point Golf Course in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The Players’ Captain for the Iowa Golf Association is Jon Olson, of Ankeny, Iowa, and the Honorary Captain for the Iowa Golf Association is Leroy Oxley of Panora, Iowa.

The format for this event for round one is Four-Ball Matches (1 Best Ball of 2 for 18 holes) with matches counting 1 point each with 10 points possible. Round 2 matches are also 18 holes, Foursome format (Alternate Shot), with each match counting 1 point, 10 points total possible. The final round will consist of Single Matches on the second day, 18 holes, 1 point per match. Total points possible are 40 points.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank head PGA Professional, Darin Fisher, Assistant PGA Professional, Brent Deems, Golf Course Superintendent, Erik Hansen, and the entire staff at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake for their support. The Iowa PGA would also like to thank Jim Eaton of Academy Trophies & Awards, Gene Schneckloth of GT Sport Unlimited, and Mark Morrissey of Ahead for their sponsorship and support.

The Iowa Golf Association Amateurs edged out the Iowa PGA Professionals in a close competition by a score of 22 to 18.

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From Left: Chris Black, Jeff Smith, Leroy Oxley, Jon Olson

Jim Eaton		Mark Morrissey

Andrew DeSollar

College/University: Miami University, Oxford Ohio

Year Turned Professional: 1990

Facility/Job Title: Lacoma Golf Club, East Dubuque, IL
General Manager/Head Golf Professional.

What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional?
To be able to pursue a career being around the game of golf. I grew up playing the game in England and developed a great love for the history and traditions of the game.

What is your specialty in the golf business?
Being able to adapt to and manage successful golf operations in both the public and private side of the business.

Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and Tournaments.)
PGA Master Professional, Golf Operations – 2004

What was your greatest moment in golf?
Achieving PGA Master Professional status.

What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My father and my first Head Golf Professional and mentor Tom Sargent at Yorba Linda CC in Southern California.

Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?
Spending time with my four children and traveling.

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?
Augusta National. My father, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer.

What is your favorite golf instruction tip?
It would be to all of my kids. My advice would be to have fun and embrace all of the great life lessons that the game of golf provides.

The Iowa PGA PROfile is proudly sponsored by Terry & Scott Harris of Harris Golf Cars.  CLICK HERE for more information on Harris Golf Cars.

From Left: Matt Baker, Scott McClintock, Ryan McClintock, Mark Tibbits

The 2012 Iowa PGA Pro-Team Championship was contested at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa, on Monday, April 30th, 2012.  Thirteen teams competed in this event where each professional teamed up with three amateurs.

The team format was Two Best Balls of Four Gross and there was also an individual Open and Senior Division for the Iowa PGA Professionals.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Head PGA Professional, Darin Fisher, and his entire staff at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake for their great job in hosting this event.

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About The Preserve on Rathbun Lake

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake, an exciting and scenic part of Honey Creek Resort State Park, is a golf course for everyone. Multiple tees make for an adequate challenge for the low handicapper and an enjoyable experience for those less competitive. Nestled within 240 acres of rolling prairie just south of the resort’s entrance. The Preserve is sure to treat every golfer with an experience not easily forgotten. Come see for yourself and spend the day with us at The Preserve.

The Preserve on Rathbun Lake Web Site

2012 Iowa PGA Parent Junior Championship at Airport National

From left to right:  Jacob and David Edwards and head PGA
Professional Matt Erger at Airport National Golf Complex

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From left to right:  Justin and Michael Fairferlick, Braxton and
Larry Coble and Head PGA Professional at Airport National
Golf Complex Matt Erger

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Back Row:  Randy Peters, Jason Hagge, Matt Erger, Head PGA
Professional at Airport National Golf Complex
Front Row:  Caleb Peters, Kaleb Hagge

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From left to right:  Mark Lemon, Airport National Head PGA Professional
Chad and Brandon McCarty, Tommy and Brad Wade and Matt Erger
Head PGA Professional at Airport National Golf Complex

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From left to right:  Matt Erger, Head PGA Professional at Airport
National Golf Complex, Ashley and Brad Curtis

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From left to right:  Airport National Head PGA Professional Matt
Erger, Rachele and Matthew Miller, Abby and Andy Burton and Mark
Lemon, Head PGA Professional at Airport National Golf Complex

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From left to right:  Mark Lemon Head PGA Professional at Airport
National Golf Complex, Isabel and Matt Ewing, Madison and Dion Schrack
and Matt Erger, Head PGA Professional at Airport National Golf Complex

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Special Thanks To Jeremy Galbreth Of Mizuno Golf For His Support!

The 2012 Iowa PGA Mizuno Golf 36-Hole Classic was held on Monday, April 23rd, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.  Fifty Iowa PGA Professionals competed in this stroke play event that is considered a 36-Hole Minor Point Event on the Iowa PGA tournament schedule.  This special Player of the Year status doubles the points that professionals earn because of the quality of the field.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Andy Stoterau, Head PGA Professional, and Todd Hajduk, PGA General Manager, for hosting this special event.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Jeremy Galbreth and Georg Henry of Mizuno Golf for their continued support of the Iowa PGA tournament program.  Mizuno Golf will also be sponsoring the 2012 Iowa PGA Match Play Championship which will be held at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois on May 7th & 8th.

Mizuno Golf also teamed up with the Iowa PGA this year and provided each Iowa PGA E-Letter subscriber with a FREE digital copy of  the Mizuno Masterclass Video Series by Luke Donald.  If you haven’t already received your copy, click HERE and enjoy instant delivery.  This has been very well received by Iowa PGA E-Letter subscribers and the videos are guaranteed to improve your golf game.

Open Division Champion - Matt Erger, Airport National Golf Complex

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Special thanks to Rob Versteegh from  Oakley for providing the top eight players in the Open Division and the top two players in the Senior Division with a new pair of Oakley Sunglasses.

The point scale was as follows; Double Eagle = 10 Points, Eagle = 6 Points, Birdie = 4 Points, Par = 2 Points, Bogey = 1 Points, and Double Bogey or higher = 0 Points.

There was an Open and Senior Division as well as an optional Skins and Senior Skins Game.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Chad Wilson, General Manager, Dickson Jensen, Owner, and the entire staff for hosting this fun event.  The Iowa PGA will be returning to The Harvester Golf Club for the Iowa PGA Foundation East-West Cup to be contested on Thursday, June 7th.

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The team format was 1 Best Ball of 2 Gross and there was also an individual event for Open, Senior, and Super Senior Divisions.

The Iowa PGA would like to thank Jerry Johnson, Head PGA Professional, and the members at Elmwood Country Club for hosting this event.

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