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Table of Contents

“Are You a Boy Scout?”Written By: Dr. Robb Wade................................................................Page 1

“Welcome Home”Written By: Cameron Suddreth..........................................................Page 2

“Introducing the PGM President”Written By: Gabby Sinkovic................................................................Page 3

“Meet Ben Nelson”Written By: Ben Nelson..................................................................Pages 4-5

“Jessie Apt”Written By: Jessie Apt.........................................................................Page 6

“A Word From Andy Betz, PGA”Written By: Andy Betz....................................................................Pages 7-8

“Old Sandwich Golf Club”Written By: Seth Wilson......................................................................Page 9

“Megan Dunn, PGA”Written By: Megan Dunn..................................................................Page 10

“Bandon Dunes Golf Club”Written By: Ryan Miller....................................................................Page 11

“David Gamble”Written By: Ryan Miller....................................................................Page 12

“Grandfather Golf and Country Club”Written By: Michael Brooks...............................................................Page 13

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“Charlie Becker, PGA”Written By: Charlie Becker................................................................Page 14

“PGM Students – Reach Out & Touch Someone”Written By: Susan Colby....................................................................Page 15

“Impact Position”Written By: Ben Justus and Cameron Suddreth...............................Page 16

“Player Ability Test and NCSU Football”Written By: Cameron Suddreth.........................................................Page 17

“Career Fair”Written By: Ben Justus, Ryan Finn, Conor Grandin and Cameron Suddreth...............................................................Pages 18-19

“Aimpoint! #MakeEverything”Written By: Nick Funk.......................................................................Page 20

“Social Committee”Written By: Kevin Martin..................................................................Page 21

“A Welcome From Your Tournament Director”Written By: Dylan Dawson........................................................Pages 22-23

“Growth and Development”Written By: Gabby Sinkovic..............................................................Page 24

“Contacts”Written By: Cameron Suddreth.........................................................Page 25

As we approach the start of another school year and look forward to all

of the events and experiences that we are all getting ready to be part of in the coming months, I am reminded of my days as a scout back in Canada. The Boy Scout motto around the world is “Be Prepared”. I wonder if each of us will be able to live by that motto in the next few months.

Are you prepared to be on campus? Do you have all of the supplies and materials and books that you will need to be successful in the classroom? The best thing that you can do is to be ready and anxious to get to class, the first day and every day thereafter. Studies show that students that go to class make far better grades than those who do not attend.

Are you prepared to balance your time? There will be plenty of opportunities to do many things during the next several months on campus. You will be going to class, studying, going to the library, playing and practicing golf, playing intramural sports, attending sporting events, making new friends and many other things. Have you thought about how much time you will spend taking part in each of these activities?

The best approach is to have a plan before you get here and modify it as needed.

Are you prepared to experience a few setbacks? When was the last time you played a round of golf and did not make any mistakes? When was the last time you went through a whole semester and got 100% or A+ on every test and assignment? The likelihood is that you have not had either of these things happen. The important thing is that you are able to learn from each of these experiences. Try to take the best of each of these things and remember the things you did well.

Are you prepared to stand out? During the coming months, you will have a multitude of opportunities presented to you. You will be able to volunteer for a number of events and activities and not all of them will be golf related. You will have a chance to differentiate yourself from all of the other students in this program and the programs across the country. You will have a chance to make your resume stand out from all of those that will be trying to secure the same internships and jobs as you.

Are you prepared to ask for help? You are very likely

coming from an atmosphere in which you were the best student and the best golfer. That may or may not be the case as you move forward. It is very important to know that there are a variety of sources of help available to you to help you with your academics, you golf game and even your life outside of the classroom. It can be difficult to ask for help, but I guarantee you will be glad you did.

There is really one person that can answer all of these questions. When you look in the mirror and answer “Yes” to these questions, you can be sure that you will be in for a memorable year.

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Are You a Boy Scout?Dr. Robert Wade, PGA

Dr. Robert Wade, PGADirectorRaleigh, North Carolinarobb_wade@ncsu.edu

Welcome HomeCameron Suddreth

Cameron SuddrethI.T. Committee ChairWilson, North Carolina cwsuddre@ncsu.edu

Raleigh, North Carolina has been home to North Carolina State PGA Golf

Management since 2002. North Carolina has been my home for my entire life, nineteen years to be exact. The PGA Golf Management Program at North Carolina State University has truly become a major part of my life. It has become my family and I encourage you to allow it to become a part of your family. As a large family in Raleigh, the opportunities for you are endless. And I seriously mean endless. A major part of the golf business is about networking. Well, any business is like that in this world. Who better to help you along your path to greatness than a family member?

Here at NC State you have access to the greatest technology in instruction including Trackman. You have access to the greatest opportunities around the globe. You have access to one of the greatest educations in the world, not only just inside the classroom, but outside it as well. No offense to any of my professors, but I have learned so much more outside of Biltmore Hall, Nelson Hall, and Tompkins Hall, than I have in. I say that not to degrade the

education here at NC State. I say that because as a student at NC State in the PGA Golf Management Program you have the ability to learn so much. Internships provide the greatest opportunity for education. While I have only completed three months of internships, I have learned so much that is immeasurable.

Quite often are we told, “Life is what you make it”. This couldn’t be any truer than it is plainly stated. This is especially true here at NC State. As a sophomore here at NC State I never would have imagined one year ago that I would be sitting in my room in Rye, New York writing this article telling you how great the PGM program at NC State has been for me. I never could have imagined it has taught me as much as it has, changed me as much as it has, in just a year’s time. Simply, this program has allowed me to learn so much about myself not only as a golf professional, but also as a man. I do not intend to write to you to tell you about myself, however, I feel it important to further educate you that you ARE in the right place at NC State. You ARE a part of our family, and you have the opportunity to make something of yourself. Ask any student here, or ask any alumnus and they

will tell you the same thing. NC State PGM gives you opportunities and options. To me, what else can you ask for? When you add hard work to the recipe, you can achieve great things. Write yourself a recipe titled, “Success”, and in the ingredients write opportunities, options, and hard work. Every single time you will have yourself a nice golden brown baked treat, or in better terms, a wonderful, successful life.

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Introducing The PGM PresidentGabby Sinkovic

Gabby SinkovicPresidentBowie, Maryland ggsinkov@ncsu.edu

As we start our fall semester of 2014, I’d like to welcome

everyone on campus, returning students and new! My name is Gabriella Sinkovic and I am extremely excited to be your President this fall! I have completed four years in our PGA Golf Management program, and I will be graduating this December. I’m originally from Bowie, Maryland and have completed four internships in our program: TPC Potomac,

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Interlachen Country Club, and most recently PGA of America Headquarters. I have also accepted a position as Second Assistant at Riomar Country

Club in Vero Beach, FL after graduation. I’ve had so many

Fall is a very fast paced semester and almost every weekend will be filled with a football game, golf tournament, social event, or a combination of the three! There will not be a dull moment!

amazing experiences in our program, and I can’t wait to start the best semester yet! Last semester, Scott Corcoran instilled a sense of fun and participation in our program,

and I’d like to continue this trend by putting a spotlight on our social events and promoting our golf outings and tournaments. Fall is a very fast paced semester and almost every weekend will be filled with a football game, golf tournament, social event, or a combination of the three! There will not be a dull moment! Prepare to have an exciting fall semester, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon! – GS

Hey everyone! My name is Ben Nelson and I am going to be your VP

for this semester! I am a dual degree student and am also working on a finance degree in addition to PGM. I am a second semester senior and am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I grew up on golf and have played my entire life. I had my first birdie on the Hawaiian island of Maui when I was eleven and was breaking kitchen tiles with cut down clubs before I could talk. Aside from golf, I am a big sports fan and will sit down to watch practically anything, even curling. I am a Green Bay Packers season ticket holder and believe the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series before 2020. Outside the world of sports, I also enjoy stand-up comedy, history, and long walks on the beach. During my time here at State I have completed four internships in three different states. I have worked for a world class country club, a world class resort, a blossoming small business, and a global golf equipment

company. Following my freshmen year I journeyed up north to Minneapolis, Minnesota to work outside operations at Interlachen Country Club, the #1 course in the state. Following my sophomore year, I changed directions and began working at a custom club business in Chicago called Club Champion. From May until November of 2013 I worked down in Georgia, at Reynolds Plantation. While at Reynolds, I had the fantastic opportunity to split my time between The Reynolds Plantation Landing Course and the Taylormade Kingdom. It was my time at Taylormade that has steered my career path to the greatest

extent at this point. While at the Kingdom I fit every club in the bag and every player, from a 100 shooter to PGA Pro Hudson Swafford. I also was able to build clubs in Taylormade’s retired PGA Tour trailer, assist in the 2013 Taylormade photoshoot, act in a promotional video, and work with the best technology and people in the country. In August, I completed another internship at Club Champion in Willowbrook, Illinois. During both stints, I worked mainly in a build shop that put out as many as 150 custom clubs each day. I also saw the business grow from four to ten locations during my two summers with the company.

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Meet Ben NelsonVice President

Ben NelsonVice-PresidentLisle, Illinois bnelson@ncsu.edu

My goal for this program is to become recognized as, far and away, the best PGA GM program in the country.

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Following this school year I will be going on a fifth internship and hope to land at either Taylormade or Titleist Headquarters. My involvement within PGM and the College of

Management has left me with many different options upon graduation, none of which I have decided upon. I still have the dream of playing golf professionally after passing on the opportunity to play collegiate golf. Beginning my professional playing career following school is still my dream. Another route is to use my equipment knowledge to work for either a custom club fitter or a major OEM in product development, finance, or sports marketing. My ultimate business goal would be to create my own golf oriented company. Creating something yourself is the ultimate challenge, and it is the challenge that alluring.

My goal for this program is to become recognized as, far and away, the best PGA GM program in the country. With that goal in mind all aspects of the program will be looked at and scrutinized. Change will not come for the sake of change but if change is needed, it will come. By the end of my time with this program I would like everyone to know everyone and know them well. Not only are you getting to know fellow students but you are also getting to know future coworkers. I would like to see the tournament program expand both in terms of professionalism but also total class participation. I would like to see an expanded social calendar created and filled with not only golf activities, but other things like team building, cookouts, and KK challenge participation. Finally, I would like to make this program what you want it to be. I hope to create some avenue for student input because after all, this is YOUR program! - BN

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Ben NelsonVice PresidentLisle, Illinoisbnelson@ncsu.edu

My name is Jessie Apt. I have grown up in La Paz, Bolivia

playing golf on the world´s highest golf course until I came to the US for college. I arrived my sophomore year at State after transferring from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. After three years at State I am excited to join our student board as Secretary and Treasurer for this semester. As member of the student board I look to represent our program in a variety of events, work with

our student body to make this program the best and to keep our alumni involved with the program as well as with current students. For my internships I have worked for three months at Pinehurst in the retail operation and then went international to the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica as the Assistant Golf Professional. These experiences have taught me so much about the industry and I look forward to continue working in the golf resort sector.

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Jessie Apt PGM Secretary/Treasurer

Jessie AptSecretary/TreasurerLa Paz, Boliviajaphub@ncsu.edu

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again to start up the Fall

Semester. We are looking forward to having everyone back on campus to continue the traditions that have been created since our programs inception. While most of you have been gone, the Lonnie Poole Golf Course has been going through a major bunker renovation. The sand in all of the bunkers has been changed and many of the bunkers have been reduced in size, along with changing out the native grass areas in the bunkers over to Zyosia Grass. Also, the Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse is up and running with all sorts of technology. The ground floor includes a PGM Conference Room and a Club Repair Room outfitted with all the latest technology from Mitchell Golf. There are also 3 indoor hitting

bays outfitted with Trackman, Flight Scope, Foresight and V1 Golf. Once everyone returns to campus, we will begin familiarizing each of you with this phenomenal technology. Some of the great internship opportunities our students have had during the 2014 season include: Baltusrol GC, Congressional CC, Firestone CC, Pebble Beach

GL, Westchester CC, Bandon Dunes, Sea Island, Ocean Forest GC, TPC Sawgrass, Milwaukee CC, Husdon National GC, The PGA of America, Old Sandwich GC, and The Greenbrier Classic to

name just a few. What you do, who you meet and how you perform on your 16 months of internships is what will get you a great job upon graduation. By having the chance to see different areas of the golf business, you will realize where you would like to work after graduation from our program. Some of our recent graduates have certainly benefitted from

doing outstanding jobs on their internships during their time on campus and they have landed some fantastic jobs across the country. Our recent 2014 graduates have all landed great first jobs which include:

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A Word from Andy Betz, PGAYour Internship Director

Some of our recent graduates have certainly benefitted from

doing outstanding jobs on their internships during their time on

campus and they have landed some fantastic jobs across the country.

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Kirk Blackburn at Roaring Gap Club, Adam Brown at Biltmore Forest CC, Cory Coenen at The Club at 12 Oaks, Phillip Desroches at Old Chatham GC, Matt Galownia at Charles River Club, David Gamble at the Carolinas PGA Section, Robert Jones at Headwaters, Andrew Merritt at Hasentree, Dakota Mincey at Wade Hampton GC, Brian Moskevich at Nashua CC and Joe Winker at Wildcat Cliffs GC. Some of our other graduates have secured some great jobs as well which include: Mike Hill and Kyle Earley at the Golf Channel, Brian Riddle is the Head Golf Professional at TPC Sawgrass, Clay Garland is a Sales Representative for Cleveland Golf, Lindsay Pitts and Stephen Limpach work for The PGA of America and Kenneth Mesimer is a Certified Instructor for the

Jim McLean Golf Schools. We have graduates all over the country at jobs in all different capacities and we lean on them to help place our students for both internships and full time jobs. As you can see, it is up to you to find out what and where you want to be in the ever changing golf industry. Your time on campus is the time to find your dream job after

graduation and we will be there every step of the way.

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Andy Betz, PGAInternship DirectorRaleigh, North Carolinaabetz@ncsu.edu

Nestled among the historic Pine Hills and sand dunes of eastern Massa-chusetts, Old Sandwich Golf Club is recognized as home to one of the greatest courses in the world. It is a rare, hidden gem that you will find only if you know where to look - south of Boston and a couple miles north of Cape Cod, on a colonial road that gives the club its name.

Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course first opened for play in 2004. In a landscape seem-ingly destined for golf, the course offers plenty of elevation change, an abundance of sand deposits and pot bunkers, and an attractive mix of pine, fescue and blueberry un-dergrowth. There are no homes on the course; it’s just you, the sky, the trees and picturesque fairways and greens. The grounds of the club are designed with a lodge-themed ambience, allowing the tranquility of

the setting to enrich your experience. Equipped with state of the art vid-eo swing analysis, club repair and three indoor hitting bays, the club offers a Teaching Center to assist golfers year-round. Adjacent to the center is a two-tier practice range, with a chipping and putting green, while the short game area lies on the course. The gated club is mem-bers based, with caddie services and vehicle valet upon guests’ arrival and departure of the grounds. Currently ranked among the top 50 courses in the U.S. and top 100 courses in the world, my decision to intern here has exceeded all expec-tations. I have had the opportunity to work in many areas of the club, including the golf shop, outside services and caddy services, as well as playing with members. Working in all areas of the club has given me a broader outlook on the golf indus-try and continues to prepare me to become a better golf professional.

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Old Sandwich Golf ClubSeth Wilson, Senior

Seth WilsonSeniorCharlotte, North Carolina

Megan Dunn is an Assistant Golf Professional/

Women’s Golf Coordinator at Prestonwood Country Club. Born and raised in a small town in Asheboro, NC Megan picked up her first golf club at the age of 6 years old with her Grandfather. Golf was one of the many sports she played growing up. After visiting many schools she decided not to play collegiate golf, and ran across the new PGM program being offered at NCSU.

Megan was the first female graduate and one of the first graduates of the PGM Program in 2007. Megan’s PGM degree from NC State University played an integral role in her learning the golf

business including marketing, tournament management, Club operations, and networking while fulfilling her classwork and internships. These opportunities would not have been possible without the direct positive influence from the program, director Dr. Wade, and Susan Colby.

With her many roles in the golf operation at Prestonwood, she primarily focuses on the women’s Preston Pars association, a strong women’s teaching program, and an active women’s tournament program. She also spends time with the Golf Shop Manager assisting in the merchandise process, including receiving, pricing, paying invoices and creating shop displays. Megan states “ My experience at NC State University was priceless, and I am so blessed to have landed a great job at Prestonwood. I have developed wonderful friendships and great experience for my future.”

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Megan Dunn, PGAAssistant Professional, Prestonwood Country Club

I am currently in my 3rd year in the PGA Golf Management Program and only my 2nd semester at State. Trans-ferring here was probably the best decision of my life. If I hadn’t trans-ferred, I wouldn’t have the opportu-nity to do my 7-month internship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. It has been a truly memorable experience. I have learned more here than I have any other place I have worked.

During my time here I was in the Pacific Dunes Golf Shop, which was ranked as a Top 100 Golf Shop in the United States. Under the supervision of Michael Chupka and Jeff Simonds I learned many critical skills in mer-chandising and customer relations, both of which Bandon Dunes excels in. We would go to different work-shops for certain companies to learn about their products. Some compa-nies included TaylorMade/Adidas, MacKenzie Walker Co., and Oakley. This allowed us to understand how their products were made and what made it different from other brands. Then on the customer relations side of things we learned how to interact with guests and how to approach a possible sale. We even did a program that Kemper Sports puts together called True Service that teaches us the proper way to address guests.

The highlight of the entire internship had to be the Employee Match Play event. Every year, the students from NC State run the tournament. This year we had 72 participants. We split everyone up into 2 brackets, a gross and net. The tournament stretched from March to June. Running this event allowed me to improve on communication and tournament operation skills. I will always remem-ber my days at Bandon Dunes as a major stepping-stone in my career. I am already looking forward to my next internship at another incredible location.

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Bandon Dunes Golf ResortRyan Miller, Junior

Ryan MillerJuniorSuffern, New York

One month after graduation I started my first full-time job

working at the largest PGA Section Office in the country. With over 2000 members, and 200 plus tournaments annually and only 9 staff you could say the Carolinas PGA Section (CPGA) gets rather busy. But how does such a job opportunity arise? I guess you could ultimately say I was in the right place at the right time. But how did I do it without even interviewing for the position? I owe a large portion of it to NC State and the PGM/PRTM programs.

The internship time, committee opportunities, class work and volunteer hours all contributed to landing me an internship at the CPGA which eventually led to becoming a full-time employee. For instance if I had never done my homework which included volunteering for an Adaptive Golf Clinic then I would never had met the President of the CPGA. Without my first internship I wouldn’t know how to mark hazards on a golf course. Lastly, I wouldn’t have all the friends supporting me at NC State if I had never played in tournaments or joined in programs and committees offered through PGM. Without any of those there is no way

I would have been where I am today. Take advantage of all the opportunities that are offered to you.

So what do I do in a typical work week? Did I say week? Yes, typical work is Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM with weekends and holidays off. Of course what most don’t realize is during the summer I am on the road every week spending from 3 to 7 days in a row waking up at 6:00AM and not leaving for the hotel until 6:00PM once each round is complete. As a CPGA Tournament Official my core responsibilities consist of administering Playing Ability Tests (PATs), overseeing all junior tournaments/events, and doing all the tournament setup which includes marking, setting tees and pin locations, scoring, and rules officiating.

Please enjoy the time you are in college. Never stop asking questions and always remember if you need help please think of us at the Section office. We would be more than happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

David Gamble

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David GambleTournament Official, Carolinas PGA

I am currently a 4th year student in the PGA Golf Management program. Through this program I have been very fortunate to intern at three great golf facilities: Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte, NC (3 months), Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey, CA (7 months), and Grandfather Golf and Country Club, Linville, NC (6 months). My final internship at Grandfather displayed how a true top-notch customer service opera-tion is run.

Going into the internship I felt I had a solid grasp of what customer service was and how to “exceed ex-pectations of every guest by provid-ing a once in a life time experience, every time” (Pebble Beach Company mission statement). What I have learned from the two experiences is that the customer service has a lot to do with preparation, time availabil-ity, and consistency. Pebble Beach taught me how to provide fantastic customer service in a very fast paced environment. With Grandfather being a private club, the faces seen daily became more and more familiar allowing for success in name recogni-tion, a vital standard in any business. We obviously did fewer rounds than Pebble Beach which allowed for more time to prepare for members and guests to have that once in a lifetime experience discussed earlier as soon as they enter the security gate. With the average age of the membership being older than most private clubs, the members have less to worry about, are typically in great moods, and are overall very generous and fun

to be around.

My time at Grandfather consisted of outside operations three to four days a week, one day as the starter, and one to two days in the golf shop. I was one of seven interns who helped coordinate junior camps and clinics within the Grandfather Community on the side. With the majority of play being on the weekends, there is time throughout the week to enjoy the course, learn different aspects of the operation, observe lessons, and enjoy the cooler mountain air through the large variety of outdoor activities available.

If you are looking for a high-end private club ranked in Golf Digest’s top 100 along with the 2nd best golf course in North Carolina behind Pinehurst Number 2 ranked by the North Carolina Golf Panel, Grand-father Golf and Country Club would be a great place to gain a valuable experience and work under a world class Director of Golf, Chip King.

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Grandfather Golf and CCMichael Brooks, Senior

Michael BrooksSeniorCharlotte, North Carolina

My current position is Senior Assistant Golf Professional

at Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville, SC. What I hope to portray in a few short sentences for my fellow PGMer’s is a live look-in to what is expected from me as a PGA Professional. First and foremost my job is to be a leader and a motivator for my staff. I am ultimately responsible for their actions, and their quality of work. It is my job to understand the vision of the club, and to train my staff to adhere to that vision. For us at Sage Valley that vision is simple... “Golf as it should be”. Our owner had a sign posted with that motto by the first tee. For me that means that my membership, their guests, and my owner expect to have an experience that Bobby Jones would approve of (In fact his grandson is a member so we must be doing something right!). I accomplish this through meticulous planning, proper training, and always following up with my staff to ensure each task, no matter how simple, is being completed quickly and correctly. I am held to those standards by my Head Professional and General Manager, and I am expected to be able to answer any question they have with a well thought out response.

Everything else that I do here at Sage Valley is secondary to a degree. I process invoices, maintain a supply inventory, project sales, crunch the numbers to be prepared for pre-booking merchandise, and on, and on, and on... But at the end of the day it comes back to the experience that we provide, and that is job task #1.

As a PGM Student at NC State you all have the unique opportunity to learn everything you will need to know to be successful as a young professional. I always recommend going for the big fish in your internships as it will help you make connections with the most powerful professionals in the industry. I have to give a big shout-out to Andy, and Doc for encouraging me to take on the Medinah Internship as a senior. It is the single point in my career that changed my goals as a professional. You also have the unique ability to learn about the golf swing from a number of qualified instructors at the school and the surrounding areas. It is such a great way to separate yourself from most other young professionals. I got my jump-start when A.C. introduced me to “The Golf Machine”. I am proud to call myself a Wolfpack Alumni, and I wish you all the

best of luck with your future endeavors. GO PACK!!

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Charlie Becker, PGA1st Assistant Professional, Sage Valley Golf Club

In 1979 AT&T had one of the most notable slogans in advertising … “Reach Out &

Touch Someone”. Its message - keep in touch, stay connected and make a difference in someone’s life. This slogan can now be a motto for the life of a 21st century NC State PGA Golf Management student. Opportunities unfold each year for students to reach out and make a difference in the life of someone they encounter while at NC State.

In the fall of 2013 PGM’ers reached out to students at Bugg Elementary School in Raleigh through the Student University afterschool program. Under the leadership of PGM first year students Ryan Miller, Brad Sniper and Cameron Suddreth, PGM students taught these youngsters about golf via non-traditional methods of teaching golf. They used arts and crafts, cooperative games and competitive modified games such as “golf baseball” to put clubs in hands and teach these youth, who may otherwise have never touched a golf club, about the game in which they are so passionate.

PGM students Tom Farrell (Sr) and Ocaly Gonzalez (Soph) also reached out to middle school students through

the SwingPals program at a Durham Middle School. SwingPals is designed to introduce adults to the mentoring process through golf events and engagement with middle schoolers who are eager to learn the game, who thrive with adult interaction and encouragement, and want to create friendships with others through the game of golf. SwingPals was created by PGA Professional, Doug Hodges, and is also designed to foster trust, self-esteem and confidence in youth.

Senior Miguel Alvarez touched many lives as he served as a Tournament Coordinator for the Triad Youth Golf Foundation (Greensboro, NC). Others shared their love of golf by volunteering with the First Tee of the Triangle.

Super Senior Scott Corcoran developed the Pack Gives Back volunteer program a couple of years ago and it continues to grow and serve others in the golf community, the University and the community at large. Whether it’s filling divots at Lonnie Poole, leading a golf clinic for CNR faculty and staff, helping with an event for older adults sponsored by the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, or conducting a food or clothing drive within

our PGM program for local charitable organizations, NC State PGA Golf Management students are consistently giving back to the community.

As the 2014-15 academic year begins NC State PGA Golf Management students will continue the tradition of serving others. We have developed a positive reputation for service and the communications regarding opportunities have already begun to hit the office phone lines and email inboxes. Look forward to future news regarding how NC State PGA Golf Management students have “reached out and touched someone.”

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PGM Students – Reach Out & Touch SomeoneSusan Colby

Susan ColbyStudent Services CoordinatorRaleigh, NCsscolby@ncsu.edu

The most important part in the golf swing is the Impact

Position. This moment of truth determines whether your hard work and long hours on the practice range has paid off. The same goes for each and every decision we make within ourself, community and world as a whole. When things go awry, people show their true colors.

At NC State’s PGA Golf Management program we show our true colors by giving back to the community through volunteering, initiatives to teach golf to elementary school students, The First Tee and more. Golf does not stop on the 18th hole, the 19th is just another opportunity to spread the word about what the game can do in the lives of those who play.

All great golfers have similarly great impact positions. A position to give our time and teach our trade. What more could a professional in any industry ask for?

All great humanitarians work differently because there are so many different charitable causes to advocate for, and also many different ways to contribute to them.

The students in the PGA Golf Management Program at NC State share a common goal of giving back to the local community. How can we continue this goal five years from now? Ten years from now? Twenty-five years from now? That is the challenge, but also there is no better feeling than aiding the improvement of another human life. As members of the NC State Wolfpack, we can continue to volunteer our time and resources in our local communities in order to

made an impact for the better on the lives around us. As aspiring golf professionals we can utilize our resources such as tournament fundraisers, gracious members, and also the game of golf, to build a stronger community, a stronger America, and a stronger world.

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Impact PositionBen Justus and Cameron Suddreth

Ben JustusJuniorHendorsonville, NC

Cameron SuddrethSophomoreWilson, NC

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Player Ability TestWhen and Where

Wolfpack Football 2014 Home Schedule

Methodist University Golf Club Fayetteville, NC August 30-31, 2014Methodist University Golf Club Fayetteville, NC October 4-5, 2014Keith Hills Golf Club Buies Creek, NC October 14, 2014The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge Pittsboro, NC October 27-28, 2014

Course: City, State Date

August 30, 2014 Georgia Southern University

September 6, 2014 Old Dominion University

September 20, 2014 Presbyterian College

September 27, 2014 Florida State University

October 11, 2014 Boston College

November 8, 2014 Georgia Tech University

November 15, 2014 Wake Forest University

Click here to view full PAT schedule in the Carolinas Section!

Opportunities. Opportunities for connections to be

made, internships to be attained, and future relationships to be created, is what the Career Fair is all about. Like all experiences this world has to offer, students can take as little or as much as they want from the event. It is a special feeling to have met some

The more time that I have spent working in and around the golf industry

one thing has stood out more than any other, and that is the importance of networking. In an industry that thrives nationwide due to the hard work and effort of 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals, it seems that the most valuable thing you can have as a young golf professional is the a positive reputation to precede you. The best way to establish these connections early on in a career is through the 16 months of required work

of the top professionals that this industry has to offer. To take it even further, it is incredible to have those very same professionals remember your name for future years to come. Go the extra mile and stand out, in the right way. Introduce yourself, send thank you cards, and look for advice in the future. You simply never know who or where your future will navigate towards. Building bridges

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Career FairFind your career fit

experience in the Professional Golf Management Program. Each fall it is the responsibility of two rising sophomores in the NC State PGM Program to organize and carry out an annual career fair. This event provides students with the opportunity to connect with both golf professionals and industry leaders nationwide. Each year dozens of students have walked away with internships and even full time jobs at some of the top facilities in the country. Year after year these PGA Professionals continue to return to the career fair and give opportunities to our

students to work due to the way past interns have represented both themselves and our program. The career fair is an event that sets the NC State PGA Golf Management program apart from any other program in the country and continues to be a success year after year. -Ryan Finn2013 Career Fair Co-Coordinator

by taking advantage of all that the NC State PGA Golf Management Program and the Career Fair specifically has to offer.

-Ben Justus 2013 Career Fair Co-Coordinator

Every year the PGA Golf Man-agement Program at NC State University hosts its own career

fair that plays host to guests from all across the industry. Whether you are interested in teaching, managing a country club, or working in sales, there is someone for you to converse with. The “Career Fair”, as we call it, is a great way to build your network and also a great way to prepare you to speak with top individuals from the industry “on the fly”. This year we are very excited to host the Career Fair at our very own, Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Mark your calendars!

-Cameron Suddreth 2014 Career Fair Co-Coordinator

The 2014 Career Fair will be held at the brand new Lonnie Poole Golf Course Clubhouse.

Students will be able to meet and speak with leaders in various aspects of the golf industry. Guests include representatives from top 100 golf clubs, equipment companies, apparel companies, and PGA Tour tourna-ments. At the career fair students can learn about each company and their mission within the golf industry. As future PGA Professionals the career fair is a great way to be exposed to other aspects of the industry apart from golf course operation. Over the years many students have gotten in-ternships and jobs through the career fair. Students can use the fair as not only an opportunity to learn about the companies but also to network with leaders and employers in the industry.

-Conor Grandin 2014 Career Fair Co-Coordinator

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Expected vendors include represenataives from Wade Hampton Golf Club, Grandfather Golf and Country Club, EZ-GO, and The Greenbrier Classic.

Career Fair Continued

No matter how good or bad we hit the golf ball the game always comes

down to one simple thing, putting. Sometimes you will hit the perfect putt only to find it not even come close to the hole because you misread the break. Now there is a new technology that is grabbing the PGA and LPGA tour by storm, AimPoint. Developed in 2006 by Mark Sweeney it was originally designed to be a computer software program sold to television networks to give the viewers an accurate view of how much break is in each putt. A year later, Mark decided to take AimPoint and turn it into a green reading method that he would later teach to other instructors and players.

This year AimPoint developed into an even simpler process called the express read. “The old AimPoint method consisted of 5 variables that had to be considered, the express read contains just 1” explains Aimpoint Senior Instructor Scott Chisholm. The express read is faster, simpler and is being used by Adam Scott and Stacy Lewis, world #1’s in the PGA and LPGA tour respectively1. Adam learned the express read in 2014 and according to PGAtour.com has seen his putts gained ranking go from 102nd place in 2013 to 14th place in 2014. So what are you waiting for? If you have not learned AimPoint you are at a disadvantage as it has proven success. Contact your local AimPoint instructor today and learn how to #MakeEverything.

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Aimpoint! #MakeEverythingImprove as a player, and as an instructor!

Nick FunkSuper SeniorWilliamsburg, Virginia

“So what are you waiting for? If you have not learned AimPoint you are at a disadvantage as it has proven success.”

Click AImpoint logo to find an AImpoiint Clinic near you!

Other events include:“The social committee tells people that we are not ‘those guys’ who only play golf and care about ourselves. The truth is: golfers give back. This committee is our chance to finally break that stereotype. That’s why I’m honored to be a part of it.”

-Kevin Martin

We may be the biggest university in the state, but at NC

State, we are still a family. It doesn’t take too long to get acquainted to college life and fellow NCSU students and faculty. And much is the same in the PGM program, but we do a little bit more than expected… Through our Social Committee, we strive to give our students the best possible college experience. But unfortunately, we are in the shadow of a common stereotype that’s

prevalent across campus that all we do is eat, sleep, and play golf at all hours of the day. We all know this isn’t true, but through various events, we can prove it!

Have you ever heard the term “golfers give back”? Well, we do! Various social events include our “Pack Gives Back” days, food drives around the holidays, Shack-a-Thon, and this year we are introducing a new tradition! This year marks the inaugural Salute to the Troops Golf Outing at Lonnie Poole; held during Homecoming Week, all proceeds from the event go towards the Folds of Honor Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization benefitting families of wounded or deceased soldiers through scholarships.

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Social CommitteeWe Do More Than Just Play Golf!

Kevin Martin2014 Social Comm. ChairWake Forest, NC kmartin@ncsu.edu

• PGM Bowling League• Hurricanes Night/Days at the Ballpark• Short Game Skills Challenges• TAILGATING!• Beat the Pro Fundraisers• Packapalooza• Faculty Golf Lessons• And many more!!!

I would like to welcome everyone back to campus for the 2014-2015 school

year. For those of you I have not met, my name is Dylan Dawson and I have been selected to be our Tournament Director for the upcoming school year. I am entering my fourth year in the PGA Golf Management program here at NC State. I will be completing all my classes in May and my final internship next summer. I am from Indian Trail, NC; about 30 minutes east of Charlotte. I’ve been playing golf for as long as I can remember and I’ve always known I wanted to have a career in sports. I’ve had the opportunity to work at several great clubs; all in my home state of NC! These include: Cabarrus Country Club in Concord, Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in Pinehurst. In 2013, I completed a Tournament Operations internship at Pinehurst. This was an awesome experience and it sparked my interest in Tournament Administration. I’ve always

loved to play this game; both competitively and recreationally. This Fall, we will be hosting four major tournaments as well as weekly 9-hole events. Our majors include the traditional Red & White Classic, Jones Cup Qualifier, and the PGM Championship. We also hold a semester long Individual Match Play Tournament. I have also added a 2-person team event modeled after the Carolinas PGA Section Pro-Pro which combines Alternate Shot, Best Ball, and Captain’s Choice. The Red & White Classic is a Ryder Cup style event fielding an In-State and Out of-State team. The Jones Cup is annual event held in Florida each year where each school sends five players to compete for the title of best PGM program. We determine our 5 through a 36-hole Qualifier. The PGM Championship is a 36-hole stroke play event where we will crown our Champion for the year. I encourage all of you to play in as many tournaments as possible. My goals for this Fall’s tournament

program are to increase participation, give our students some great tournament ideas for internships or jobs, and give our students a competitive arena to prepare for those PAT’s! My goals as a golf professional are simple. I want to become well-rounded in all facets of the business, I want to enjoy coming to work every day, and I want to become a better golf professional each year. I have no idea where I’m going to end up, but I’m excited for the journey! Best, Dylan

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A Welcome from Your Tournament Director

Dylan DawsonTournament DirectorConcord, North Carolinaddawson@ncsu.edu

My goals for this Fall’s tournament program are to increase participation, give our students some great tournament ideas for internships or jobs, and give our students a competitive arena to prepare for those PAT’s!

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2014 Fall Tournament ScheduleTest your game agianst the best!

Fall 2014 Major Tournament Schedule

Date Event Tee Times starting at8/17 Welcome Back Pack 1:209/12-9/13 Red & White Classic 2:0010/4-10/5 Jones Cup Qualifier 2:0010/18-10/19 PGM Championship 2:00Nov. TBD Jones Cup @ Port St. Lucie, FL TBDNov. TBD 2-Person Team Championship TBDAll Semester Long Individual Match Play TBD

Congrats to Austin Cook for win-ning the Director’s Cup in the Spring

of 2014.Click logo above to access NCSU PGM

Student Tournament Website

Every month, our PGA Golf Management Student Board hosts

professional development meetings to elevate the knowledge and networking power of all of our students. “Growth & Development” meetings are held once a month on a Sunday night starting at 6pm in Biltmore Hall, Room 2010.

We invite professionals from all facets of the golf industry to speak to our students and provide new insight into possible careers. The Board also covers all new updates and information for the coming weeks, including new tournaments to sign up for, upcoming volunteer opportunities and social events, recent tournament payouts, and of course raffle prizes!

Not only are the “Growth & Development” meetings beneficial professionally, but they also allow students to interact with students from other class levels and get to know one another. Come see how your PGA Golf Management Board operates, find out how to get involved, and stay up to date with all things PGM at the next “Growth & Development” meeting.

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Growth and Development Listen to an industry professional

Sunday August 24 Mike Bowers Peter Millar Business Attire

Sunday September 21 TBD TBD TBD

Sunday October TBD TBD TBD Business Attire

Right now this room is empty. Let’s make it full on the nights listed above!

It has been an honor for me to serve as the editor of this newsletter for the Fall of

2014. I wish you all a great semester and many more to come, for those of you that are not graduating. I would like to thank everyone that contributed to the publication of this newsletter. I sincerely feel that this publication has been a team effort. This would not have come together if it weren’t for the pictures I received from fellow PGMers, and faculty, or for the hard work put in to write articles by PGM students, faculty, and alumni during a busy time of the golfing season.

Thank you all again for making this publication a success. I wish you all the best of luck.

-Cameron Suddreth

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PGM Faculty/Staff

Dr. Robert Wade, PGADirector rwwade@ncsu.edu

Andy Betz, PGAInternship Directorabetz@ncsu.edu

Susan ColbyStudent Services Coordinatorsscolby@ncsu.edu

Lottie GanAdministrative Assistantlggan@ncsu.edu

PGM Board

Gabriella SinkovicPresidentggsinkov@ncsu.edu

Ben NelsonVice-Presidentbnelson@ncsu.edu

Jessie AptSecretary/Treasurerjaphub@ncsu.edu

Dylan DawsonTournament Directorddawson@ncsu.edu

Kevin MartinSocial Committee Chairkmartin@ncsu.edu

Cameron SuddrethI.T. Committee Chaircwsuddre@ncsu.edu

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