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| Junior Golf | FoundationEvents & News Who We Are Board of Directors Staff Awards Contact Us Tournaments Section Events Arizona Open Arizona Senior Open Tour Qualfying Pro-Ams Chapters Southern Arizona Chapter Southern Nevada Chapter Calendar Partners Login The 81st Arizona Open Championship The Arizona Open Championship is a 54-hole, state open golf tournament open to both professional and amateur golfers nationwide. The final Championship field will be 156 players made up of place-winners from the Arizona Open Championship qualifying events and those players exempt from qualifying. The Championship proper takes place July 29-31 at Papago Golf Club. All registration closes Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:59 Arizona time. Qualifying Registration Exempt Player Registration Event Information Member Championships/PPC The conducts three members tournaments that also serve as qualifiers for PGA of America’s National events: The 2025 PGA Professional Championship, The 2024 Senior PGA Professional Championship and The 48th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Click the links below for more information or to register for one of the qualifying events. Section Championship Senior Championship Assistant Championship EVENTS & highlights Pro-Am at Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club The fourth Pro-Am in the 2024 Series is scheduled for Monday, May 13th at Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club. Teams will play in a one gross plus one net ball of the foursome with amateurs winning gift certificates to the golf shop. Professionals scores will also count in a separate stroke-play contest. Leaderboard 2024 Foundation Scholarship Applications Are Open! The Foundation is accepting applications for our Scholarship grants for the 2024/2025 academic year. Scholarships are available to the children, grandchildren, spouses, nieces, nephews, and employees of Member Professionals in good standing or JGAA, SAJGA, or PGAJL qualified. This year’s application process will once again be done completely online through Submittable . Users will need to create an account in order to make a submission. Deadline to submit an application is July 12, 2024. Click Here to Submit an Application Education Series - Thursday, May 16th Webinar 3:00PM - 5:00PM Join us for the Education Series on May 16th for a Zoom Webinar covering Club Fitting with PING Golf’s Pat Abshire and Youth Caddie Programs with PGA Professional Brandon Rogers. This webinar is presented by the Education and Junior Golf Committees. Log In for More Info Building a Welcoming Culture Webinar - Monday, May 20th 8:00AM - 9:15AM MST This workshop will share easy, everyday skills and best practices to create a welcoming environment where all staff can see their full potential. Facilitators will touch on inclusive language, leading with curiosity and connecting staff across differences. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders during the breakout portion. Log In for More Info Upcoming Board Election The election to fill three (3) open board positions and will be held at the Annual Meeting June 17th. Members can view the candidates, electroncially sign petitions and learn more about those who are running. Log In to View Candidates Member Spotlight The wants to highlight its members and their accomplishments. If you or anyone you know in the Section is contributing to their community, their Section, their golf club, or you just want to brag a little - this is where you can submit your story. Click to access form NEWS AND RELEASES April 29, 2024 PGA of America Members Chris Cain & Phil Anderson Elected to The PGA of America Board of Directors Read more March 25, 2024 Pep in Her Step: Kim Paez, PGA, Ready for LPGA Debut at Ford Championship By Abby Parsons, PGA Read more March 18, 2024 Member Spotlight - Kim Paez Read more March 8, 2024 Kim Paez Surprised with Sponsor Exemption for Ford Championship View Video February 27, 2024 Member Spotlight - Justin Henderson Read more February 12, 2024 Jesse Mueller, Nicolo Galletti Lone ASU Representatives to Make Cut at WM Phoenix Open. Read more View News Archives Who We Are The PGA of America is the world’s largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in teaching and growing the game. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by conducting premier spectator events – PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and PGA Grand Slam of Golf – as well as significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. The is one of forty-one sections of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. Its boundaries include the state of Arizona and Clark County in Southern Nevada. There are two chapters within the - the Southern Chapter and Southern Nevada Chapter. Each chapter aims to further facilitate programs and support their members specific needs in those areas. Mission Statement We exist to foster the fellowship and career development of our Section professionals, create playing opportunities and support our Foundation’s charitable programs. Board of Directors Email Steve Leonard, PGA President Putting World Email Le Ann Finger, PGA/LPGA Vice President Desert Mountain/Chiricahua Email Steven Outlaw, PGA Secretary Troon Email Al Sutton, PGA Honorary President PGA Life Member Email Ben Baldwin, PGA Board Member IZON Technology Email Ryan Lanzen, PGA Board Member Pinetop Country Club Email John Lyberger, PGA Board Member Desert Mountain Email Min Park, PGA Board Member Mission Royale Golf Club Email Abby Parsons, PGA Board Member Pinnacle Peak Country Club Email Kevin Reagan, PGA Board Member Granite Falls Golf Club Email Michael Seiden, PGA Board Member Callaway Golf Email Roy Smith, PGA Board Member Talking Stick Golf Club Email Chris Thomson, PGA Board Member Camelback Golf Club Email Kiel Wolf, PGA Board Member Desert Mountain Email Brent Lingel, PGA Southern Chapter President Rolling Hills GC/Dorado CC Email Brian Sanders, PGA So. Nevada Chapter President DragonRidge Country Club Email Tommy McKone Independant Director Email Mark Deatherage Independant Director Section Past Presidents 2021-2023 — Al Sutton 2019-2021 — Jay Larscheid 2017-2019 — Jamey Lewis 2014-2017 — Greg Leicht 2013-2014 — Don Rea 2011-2013 — Michael Haywood 2009-2011 — Michael Wright 2007-2009 — Brett Upper 2005-2007 — Albert Murdock 2004-2005 — Joe Shershenovich 2003-2004 — Rick Price 2001-2003 — Jim Murphy 1999-2001 — Kevin Lewis 1997-1999 — Jeff Lessig Section Past Presidents 1995-1997 — Brian Whitcomb 1993-1995 — Phil Green 1991-1993 — Ralph Bernhisel 1989-1991 — Dennis Hogan 1987-1989 — John Jackson 1985-1987 — Craig Sloan 1983-1985 — Craig Sloan 1981-1983 — Craig Sloan 1979-1981 — Ralph Bernhisel 1977-1979 — Mack McCarley 1975-1977 — Cliff Whittle 1974-1975 — Joe Bartko 1972-1974 — Don LeHew National Past Presidents 2017-2018 — Paul Levy 2007-2008 — Brian Whitcomb 1983-1984 — Mark Kizziar Our Staff Email Bernie Eaton, PGA Executive Director 480-443-9002 x102 Email Bill Ibrahim Senior Director of Operations 480-443-9002 x101 Email Mike Martino, PGA Director of Rules and Competitions 480-443-9002 x107 Email Hannah Kolesar Director of Junior Golf Operations 480-443-9002 x113 Email Baxter Parrott Director of Sales and Marketing 480-443-9002 x106 Email Mike Schoaf Director of Communications & Technology 480-443-9002 x105 Email Sydney Teneycke Southern Chapter Director 520-820-5257 Email Kevin McEvoy Southern Nevada Chapter Director 702-217-5334 Awards 2023 Awards Jay Larscheid, PGA Apache Wells Country Club Golf Professional of the Year Kiel Wolf, PGA Desert Mountain Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Justin Klemballa, PGA Paradise Valley Country Club Teacher of the Year Chris Hubbard, PGA Girls Golf of Tucson Youth Player Development Award Rick Price, PGA The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley Bill...