Subject: PGTCA Members 2018 Dues

Hello PGTCA Members

Happy New Years to all the PGTCA Members and Family. It's so cool to have you with us! Everybody here at PGTCA would like to wish everyone a Blessed 2018.

Congratulations on another year of helping people enjoy and play this wonderful game of golf better.

We are excited about 2018 and the future of the PGTCA. Below is a list of projects we currently completed as 2017 comes to a end.

Please print the below personal information sheet and email to wpgtca@gmail.com or take a picture with your phone and text to 843 340 5564.

• Corporate Headquarter to C Shells Landing GC, Biloxi MS
  • MS Golf Project Open's Feb. 2018 
  • Complete Redo: www.teachgolf.co (Upload 1/15/2018) 
  • Putt Stick - License (Pro Putting Stick PGTCA Cost - $49.00)
• Members Only Tournament
• 247TravelButler.com - Discounted Travel Site For Members
• Updating Course Material and Books


PGTCA Parent/Child Teaching Program 

We here at the PGTCA encourage parents to be involved with their children in every way possible. Last year was the year that we start helping them do so. We have designed a program to teach parents how to become a personal coach for their child and to help train them to become a better golfer and better student at the same time. We started offering this course two summer ago at all of the PGTCA certification classes. This is a great way to help bring a parent and child closer and help them develop an even greater bond that will last a lifetime. This does not only have to be done by a parent/child but it could be a sibling or grandparent or any other role model in the child’s life. Anybody wanting to do a Parent Child Programs at your facility, let us know. We look for great things with this new program.

Teaching Opportunities

There are teaching positions available to interested PGTCA members coming this spring. If anyone is available to travel or interested in opening a location for teaching, please let me know as soon as possible. Please contact Mitchell Crum with inquiries. 
Masters Certification 

The Masters course will be offered at different times this year to anyone wanting to move up from a Class A Professional to a Master Professional. The next available Masters course will be at Shells Landing on April 15 to 22, 2018. If anyone is interested please give me a call at the office 800 756 5052.
Congratulations to 2017 Teachers of the Year

We would like to congratulate all “Teacher of the Year” winners for their outstanding performances and accomplishments this past year. All of you have shown the top tier skills and drive to become the best in the business. We would also like to thank all of our members for their participation and support of our organization. The PGTCA is growing by leaps and bounds and we want to see all of you succeed.


The “Teacher of The Year” winners are in.

North-East Chapter -  Dan Beverage, PGTCA Class A Professional.
Brad has been a PGTCA Teaching Professional for over 25 Years.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Micheal Moynihan.  Master PGTCA & Class A PGTCA Professional.  Mike is 2017 PGTCA Teacher of the Year and is one of our top instructors Worldwide.


South-East Chapter– Jan Urso. Master PGTCA & Class A PGA Professional. Jan is the Head Teaching Professional & Director of Instruction for USGS at the famous Inverrary CC, Fort Lauderdale FL.

Mid-West Chapter – John Bertgess PGTCA Class A Professional.
John is a star in the golf teaching business. He loves to spending time on the lesson tee, for the city of Jasper Indiana. John is the Director of Golf for Jasper Indiana.

Mountain ChapterBruce Sims Back to Back. PGA Class A & PGTCA Class A Professional. Bruce is founder of Bruce Sims Golf School & Director of Instruction for US Junior Golf Academy Dallas.

Western Chapter– Steve Bean  
PGTCA Class A & PGA Class A Professional.
Steve is Director of Instruction for Golf School Group's West Coast Division

"Apprentice of the Year"

National - Cole Kisner,  Myrtle Beach USA. Cole attended the certification class in 2015 and continues to work toward full membership. Cole is the Assistant Head Professional at the International GC. 

Members Only Tournament

We would like to have all of our members come together this year and spend a couple of days playing in a members only tournament. This will be a great way for everyone to get to know each other, and a chance for us to all share ideas and have some good camaraderie. Member participation is very much encouraged. This will be open to current members only, with prizes awarded after the tournament! We are looking forward to having everyone attend this event.


Date: 
Arrival: June 24, 2018
Tournament: June 25-26 2018
Departure:June 27, 2018

Location: 
Shells Landing Golf Club, Biloxi MS

Hotel: 
Golden Nugget Casino, Bloxi, MS

Cost 
$525.00 Double
$675.00 Single (Spouse is Free  - Room Only)
Package Includes:
3 Night Luxury Casino Accommodations
2 Days Unlimited Golf and Balls
Lunch Days of Tournament
The Putting Stick Pro Model (2015 Short Game Training Aid of Year)
Yearly Board Meeting - (Elect Officers and Teachers of Year)
Yearly Awards  and Banquet 

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Get on The Putt Stick Pro Model.
Take your students to the next level.
"2015 Training Aid of the Year"

The original putting stick featured a rectangular mirror mounted to a base that attached to the end of the Putting Stick. The new Pro model has the eye alignment mirror embedded directly into the surface of the Putting Stick. The end of the stick has also been tapered to allow the ball to roll more gently off the end of the stick. Both units feature the cast acrylic material that won't torque and both models are very effective at training golfers to get the ball rolling straight and true.
Does the Putting Stick Work?

The key to the Putting Stick System is the precise visual feedback it provides. Lack of feedback is why many golfers never improve in spite of practice. To improve, you need to know what is going on with your stroke. Using the Putting Stick allows you to continuously monitor your eye alignment, back-swing length, and stroke accuracy in a simple, efficient manner.

Features
Made from the finest quality materials to exacting standards, this ingenious tool will transform both your game and attitude, forever. Included with the Putting Stick® Pro is an instructional USB thumbdrive containing detailed information on assembly, use, fault correction, as well as introductions to basic putting techniques and strategies.


Putting Stick Pro August 14, 2014
Reviewer: Bob B. from Green Valley, AZ

At first try, putts had to be hit much too firm to keep them on line.

Little by little I could strike them less firm, and keep a small percentage of them on a straight path.

After a lot of trial & error, I made some modifications to my stroke, and my putting started to improve.

As opposed to most training aids that guide your stroke on a fixed path, therefore relying solely on memory to repeat it on the golf course.

The Putting Stick does not!

This review was written by Bob Barrette, Lead Test Administrator, GolfTest USA

It immediately exposes imperfections in your stroke, and forces you to try different techniques, in order to keep the ball on a straight line, all the way to the end of the stick.

It is multi-dimensional, not only does it teach you to putt precisely, it confirms correct posture and alignment, utilizing a mirror to reveal whether your eyes are directly over the ball. Which is imperative to putting accuracy.

A list of do's & don'ts, included with this product would be of great benefit, to anyone having difficulty keeping putts on the stick.


Reviewer: Bhrett M. from The Mind Side in Birmingham AL

Putting Stick PRO February 6, 2014
Reviewer: Bhrett M. from Birmingham, AL
Met you at the PGA Show - I am a clinical and sports psychologist that works with PGA and LPGA golfers, as well as numerous collegiate and juniors across the country. I bought a putting stick to try it out and the results have been tremendous. I want to speak with you about setting up a program for my players to purchase them as I will make sure that all players have one!


The Putting Stick December 9, 2013
Reviewer: Michael Moynihan from US Golf School at the International Golf Club

I have found that students really love the training aid used in the short game sessions of the three-day and five-day schools. Most of them tend to take too long backswings, which can create path problems and cause them to not accelerate the putter. The backstop on the back of the Putting Stick serves as a reminder to shorten the backswing. I then urge them to make a longer follow through. Using the Putting Stick with this type of stroke also helps them keep their putter blades squarer at impact. Otherwise, the ball will roll off, going to the right if the face is open or to the left if closed. Its important for students to have their eyes directly over the target line. This helps them to aim correctly. I prefer the original model, with the mirror attached, while others like the pro model with the mirror embedded into the other end where there is an indention to place the ball. I use it myself. You can't find a better putting aid.


The Putting Stick December 9, 2013
Reviewer: Joey Wuertenberger from Jim McLean Golf Center in Fort Worth, TX

The Putting Stick is a valuable training aid to not only my teaching but to all of my students.The Putting Stick provides excellent feedback to my students in many different important areas, but most important it provides instant feedback on how the putter face is aligned relative to the putter path around impact. For a natural stroke, the path can be more or less arched, but returning the putter face back to square at impact provides instant feedback to my players.

Joey Wuertenberger is recognized as one of the top teachers in Texas by Golf Digest


"The Putting Stick® is an excellent training tool for working on and grooving a fundamentally sound putting stroke. It is very simple to use and it fits right in your bag. Anyone wanting to make more putts should use The Putting Stick®. It is a great product."

Mike Bender
2009 PGA National Teacher of the Year
Golf Digest's #6 Top Teacher
Teacher of professional golfer, Zach Johnson


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Thanks to all the hard work that you have put in this year and let’s make 2017 our best year ever. 

Everybody have a blessed 2017

Mitchell A Crum
Personal Cell # 843 340 5564
For information please contact PGTCA office 800 756 5052 or wpgtca@gmail.com.
25 Killian Court, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States
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