inaugural rmspga hall of fame inductees announced allen, brown

INAUGURAL RMSPGA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
ALLEN, BROWN AND HAMBLIN ELECTED AS FIRST INDUCTEES
INTO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION PGA HALL OF FAME
Paul Allen, Warren “Stoney” Brown and Don Hamblin are the first inductees to the Rocky
Mountain Section PGA Hall of Fame. These gentlemen distinguished themselves during
their professional careers as PGA of America members within the Rocky Mountain
Section and were selected by virtue of their career achievements. The RMSPGA Hall of
Fame was established in 2013 by the Section Board of Directors to recognize those
members who have displayed exemplary service both to the game of golf and the Rocky
Mountain Section PGA.
Paul Allen (1929-2012), former longtime head professional at
Yellowstone Country Club in Billings, Montana, was a fixture within
the Club, the Yellowstone Chapter, the Rocky Mountain Section and
to golfers in Montana. In the mid 1950’s Allen was working at the
Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, when Archie Cochrane, an
automobile dealer in Billings, Montana, took notice of him and
mentioned that Hilands Golf Club was looking for a head
professional. Allen pursued and secured the job, and after two
years moved in November of 1957 to the not yet completed
Yellowstone Country Club. He then spent the next forty-seven years
as head professional at Yellowstone. Fittingly, Bob Eames, a former
assistant under Allen, followed him as head professional and is
currently serving in that capacity at Yellowstone. As well, h is
daughter Pam Allen, a former LPGA Tour member, is currently
working there as an assistant professional and instructor. Chad Dillon, a grandson of
Allen, is currently the first assistant at the club.
Allen was a tireless promoter of golf in Montana and hosted many events, both amateur
and professional, while at Yellowstone. In 2003 the Montana State Women’s Golf
Association named a statewide award in his honor for his efforts to promote and enhance
the game of golf for women in the state and he was named the first recipient of that
award. The Paul Allen 65 Roses Classic was an event founded by Allen and held at
Yellowstone to raise money for the cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The disease claimed the life
of his ten year old son Mark in 1970.
As a young man Allen played the PGA TOUR and also won several regional events and
played in the 1973 Australian Open. He maintained his playing ability until reaching an
advanced age and never lost his love for the playing of the game.
Stoney Brown was elected to PGA of America membership in
August of 1972 while serving as an assistant professional at Cherry
Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. In 1976 he moved to Boise,
Idaho, and assumed the duties of head professional at Crane Creek
Country Club; a post he held until leaving it to become the present
director of golf at The Valley Club in Sun Valley, Idaho, in April of
2004. During his career, Stoney has won 19 Rocky Mountain
Section PGA awards and was nationally recognized in 1997 as the
PGA of America Horton Smith Award recipient. The Horton Smith
Award represents and recognizes those dedicated to furthering the
education of PGA members.
Brown held all the offices in the Rocky Mountain Section and, while
serving as President in 1987 and 1988, oversaw the drawing of the
present boundaries of the Section and the establishment of the current Snake River and
Yellowstone Chapters. He served on the PGA of America Board of Directors as the
elected representative of District 9 (Colorado, Rocky Mountain and Utah Sections) from
1990 to 1993. In addition, he has served on many PGA of America and Rocky Mountain
Section committees and attended, conducted or coordinated over twenty national
educational workshops. He served as a rules official at two Ryder Cups, ten PGA
Championships and served on the PGA of America Rules Committee for eleven years.
Brown commented several years ago how nice it was for him to see his former
apprentices rise to prominence as leaders and award winners in the PGA. He continues to
mentor young people in a business that is continually changing and challenging. Among
his many awards, he was twice recognized as RMSPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
Don Hamblin (1932-2010), a native Idahoan and former Ben
Hogan and Senior PGA TOUR official, enjoyed a long and productive
career in golf that has seen his son, Michael, and grandson, Jordan,
continue. Hamblin was also the head professional at what was then
known as Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course from 1976 to 1987. Born
in 1932, Hamblin gravitated to a career in golf after graduating
from the College of Idaho in 1955 and served as an English teacher
and baseball and basketball coach at Parma (Idaho) High School. In
1959, he obtained employment at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas,
Nevada, as an assistant and teaching professional. He served as
head professional there from 1962-1964. He moved to the Dunes
Emerald Green Country Club and served as the director of golf and sports from 19651975. Following his time at Twin Falls, he worked as the assistant tournament director of
the Senior (now Champions) PGA Tour from 1987-1989 and again from 1991-1994. He
served in that same capacity for the Ben Hogan (now Web.com) Tour in 1990.
Hamblin was instrumental in forming the Nevada Junior Golf Association and the Idaho
Junior Golf Association. His work with the younger generation did not end there as he
was also active in teaching young people at the PGA of America Business Schools.
Hamblin lent his teaching and professional qualifications to PGA/USGA Rules of Golf
workshops as an administrator. He also served as a Section officer and served as
executive director of the Rocky Mountain Section during the time it included Las Vegas
within its borders. Hamblin also served as President of the Rocky Mountain Section and
as District Director from 1982-1984.
Hamblin hosted many high profile events including events for the football and baseball
halls of fame as well as many Nevada and Idaho amateur, junior and professional
events. He was a tireless fundraiser and host for the Larry Malone Scholarship Pro-am,
an event that this year celebrated its 40th anniversary. He was an accomplished teacher
and was recognized four times in six years as the Rocky Mountain Section PGA Golf
Professional of the Year.
Rocky Mountain Section PGA golf professionals were nominated and selected by a
committee composed of the current president and the past presidents of the Section still
residing within its borders. The induction of the inaugural class took place as part of the
Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Section PGA held on Sunday, May 18, 2014, in
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
THE YEAR OF THE REPEAT AS DEFENDING CHAMPIONS CAPTURE THE 2014
TAYLORMADE-ADIDAS AND ASHWORTH GOLF RMSPGA PRO-PRO SHOOTOUT IN
REGULAR AND SENIOR DIVISIONS
Regular Division
Andy Hollister, John Johnson, Travis Hofland, Brett Kleinkopf, Tim Reinke
Brett Kleinkopf, PGA Assistant Professional at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho, and
Travis Hofland, assistant professional at Twin Falls Golf Club in Twin Falls, Idaho, won
the 2014 TaylorMade-adidas & Ashworth Golf Rocky Mountain Section PGA Pro-Pro
Shootout, supported by The PGA TOUR, SkyCaddie and Maui Jim. Their 19-under-par,
54-hole total of 191 was good for a tie with Woody Spainhower, PGA Head Professional
at Black Bull in Bozeman, Mont., and his partner Jeff Allen, assistant professional at
Hilands Golf Club in Billings, Mont. Kleinkopf and Hofland held on to a one shot lead
going into the final round with a host of other teams nipping at their heels. Kleinkopf and
Hofland won the tournament by making a par on the first playoff hole against
Spainhower and Allen who posted a wonderful final round of 64 to catch the leaders.
Senior Division
John Johnson, Kevin Burton, John Wallace, Tim Reinke
In the Senior Division, Kevin Burton, PGA, coach of Boise State University’s golf team,
and John Wallace, PGA Head Professional at Terrace Lakes Resort in Garden Valley,
Idaho, blitzed the 12 team Senior Division field shooting a 25-under-par score of 185 to
beat out the teams of Tim Reinke, PGA Head Professional at Pinecrest Golf Course in
Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his partner John Lewis, PGA Head Professional at Centennial Golf
Course in Nampa, Idaho.
Congratulations also go out to Steve Meyerhoeffer, PGA Head Professional at Twin Falls
Golf Club in Twin Falls, Idaho, and to John Peterson, PGA Life Member, Bozeman, Mont.
as they both made Aces! Meyerhoeffer holed his tee shot on the par-3 16th hole from
170 yards and Peterson took only one swing to complete the 150 yard par-3 12th.
The first two rounds of the 54-hole Shootout were played on Monday, May 19th and the
formats were four-ball stroke play and scramble. The final round was played on Tuesday,
May 20th and the format was modified alternate shot. Forty-five two-person professional
teams competed from the Rocky Mountain Section PGA. Pinecrest Golf Club in Idaho
Falls, Idaho, served as the host site for the event.
The Rocky Mountain PGA would like to thank John Johnson, Territory Sales Manager of
TaylorMade and Jeff Smith of adidas and Ashworth Golf for the Title sponsorship.
Appreciation is also extended to SkyCaddie representative Andy Hollister, PGA, Maui Jim
Sunglasses, and The PGA TOUR for supporting this event. The Rocky Mountain PGA also
thanks Tim Reinke, PGA Head Professional at Pinecrest Golf Club and his staff for hosting
the event.
KAVRAN & MOORE WIN YC PRO-PRO
Yellowstone Pro Pro
Terry Outzen, Tim Moore, Eddie Kavran, Lloyd Putnam
Eddie Kavran, PGA Head Professional at Hilands Golf Club in Billings, Montana, with
partner Tim Moore, PGA Teaching Professional with Mitchell Golf, captured the 2014
Rocky Mountain Section PGA Yellowstone Chapter Pro-Pro supported by Titleist, FootJoy,
Sun Mountain, Maui Jim and The PGA TOUR. Kavran and Moore played exceptional golf
both days of the championship finishing with a 54-hole total of 10-under-par, 203. Tom
Anderson, PGA Head Professional at Laurel Golf Club in Laurel, Montana, and Billy
Dodson, PGA General Manager at Arrowhead Meadows Golf Course in White Sulphur
Springs, Montana, finished alone in second place with a two day total of 5-under-par,
208.
The event was contested at Hilands Golf Club in Billings, Montana, on April 7th and 8th.
The formats of play for the event included a scramble the first 18 holes, four-ball stroke
play the second 18 holes, and modified alternate shot (Chapman) the final 18 holes.
Kavran and Moore played their very best the first day shooting the low individual score in
the first round firing a 63 to pace their way to victory.
The Yellowstone Chapter wishes to thank Doug Hagen, PGA General Manager, Eddie
Kavran, PGA Head Professional, and the Hilands Golf Club and its staff for hosting the
event. The Chapter also thanks Titleist representative Terry Outzen, PGA, FootJoy
representative Lloyd Putnam, Sun Mountain Sports representative Bryce Lawrence, Maui
Jim Sunglasses and The PGA TOUR for their support of the event.
MEYERHOEFFER & HOFLAND FLAWLESS IN
FACILITY CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY
Facility Championship
Travis Hofland, Spencer Slade, Steve Meyerhoeffer
Wind and cold started the day… Calm, sunny and beautiful finished it. Seventeen
professional teams competed in the 2014 Cleveland GOLF/SRIXON RMSPGA Snake River
Chapter Facility Championship. Steve Meyerhoeffer, PGA General Manager at Twin Falls
Golf Club in Twin Falls, Idaho, and his assistant Travis Hofland teamed to shoot rounds
of 68 and 67 for a two-round total of 9-under-par 135 to outlast the Hillcrest Country
Club team of PGA Head Professional Dave Carollo and his PGA Assistant Professional
Brett Kleinkopf by two shots. Preston Otte, PGA with Jake Harr, from Clear Lakes
Country Club in Buhl, Idaho finished alone in third place with a two round total of 4under-par 140.
The single day 36-hole Championship was contested April 14, 2014 at Ridgecrest Golf
Club in Nampa, Idaho. The first round was a better ball of partners and the second round
was a modified alternate shot (Chapman) format. Both players on the two-man team
must come from the same facility.
The Rocky Mountain Section PGA wishes to thank Ridgecrest Golf Club, PGA Director of
Golf, Jim Brown and his staff for hosting the event. A sincere thank you goes out to
Sales Representative Spencer Slade from Cleveland GOLF/SRIXON for his sponsorship of
the tournament. Thanks to Maui Jim Sunglasses and The PGA TOUR for their continued
support.
SNAKE RIVER CHAPTER PGA PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS RAISE $9,000
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AT ANNUAL PRO-AM
Family of Larry Malone
Gabe Dorosh, PGA Assistant Professional at Crane Creek Country Club in Boise, Idaho,
shot a 1-under-par round of 70 to outlast a field of 32 professionals and their amateur
teams in pleasant springtime conditions to win the 2014 National Car Rental RMSPGA
Foundation Larry Malone Scholarship Pro-Am presented by Pepsi. In the senior division,
Boise State Golf Coach Kevin Burton, PGA, shot an even-par round of 71 to take first
place honors. On the team side, Hillcrest Country Club’s Brett Kleinkopf, PGA Assistant
Professional, and his amateur players, Steve Scott Stoddard, Mike Lukes, and Rob Hafer
shot a team total of 124 in the one gross ball, one net ball format to take home the first
place hardware. This was the 40th playing of this long standing charity event which was
conducted at the 6821 yard, par 71, Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho, on Mond ay,
April 21, 2014.
Since 1974, the Rocky Mountain PGA and generous sponsors have teamed up to raise
over $200,000 in scholarship funds for junior golfers. This scholarship program started in
memory of Larry Malone who had a successful career in golf at Twin Falls High School
and Weber State University. Mr. Malone succumbed to cancer in 1974, and for forty
years local PGA Professionals, amateurs, friends and family have gathered to remember
this young man and his love of the game.
The Malone family, the Rocky Mountain Section PGA and the Rocky Mountain Section
PGA Foundation wish to sincerely thank National Car Rental and Pepsi for their continued
support of this event. In addition, thanks go out to Denece Malone for her contributions.
Sincere thanks to head golf professional Dave Carollo, PGA, and the rest of the Hillcrest
Country Club staff for their always gracious hospitality.
JUNIOR PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES
Registration is open for the following junior golf tournaments:
Junior Rocky Mountain Section PGA Championship, June 16-17, Twin Falls Golf Club,
Twin Falls, Idaho
Yellowstone Junior Championship, July 9-10, Powell Golf Club, Powell, Wyoming
Gallatin Valley Junior Championship, July 29-30, Bridger Creek Golf Course, Bozeman,
Montana
Click Here to download the entry forms
DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
In 2014, 400 junior golfers in the Rocky Mountain Section
will compete FOR FREE to earn a chance to be invited
to Augusta National for the 2015 Masters Tournament
Rules in Brief
Open to boys & girls ages 7-15. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four
age categories: ages 7-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15
Participants will be grouped based on their age as of the championship final on Sunday,
April 5, 2015. Proof of age will be expected should the competitor advance to regional
qualifying
Participants may register to compete in only one local competition
All competitors must be amateurs
Clubs and golf balls used must conform with the Rules of Golf
Entry Fee: $0.00 – It’s Free
Format
Each participant will compete in three skills hitting 3 drives, 3 chips and 3 putts
Participants will accumulate points in each skill. The participant with the highest number
of accumulated points will be declared the Overall Champion of his/her age category
1st, 2nd and 3rd places will also be recognized within each skill
Two Local Qualifiers in the Rocky Mountain Section
Ridgecrest Golf Club,
Nampa, ID
Sunday, June 8
PowderHorn Golf Club,
Sheridan, WY
Sunday, June 22
Registration
www.drivechipandputt.com
Complete eligibility, registration and rules information is available at
www.drivechipandputt.com
COMPLIMENTARY PGALinks ONLINE VIDEO SEMINARS
NOW AVAILABLE
Available now at PGALinks.com are eleven (11) online video seminars on topics
including: Player Development, PerformanceTrak, CPP2.0, Connecting with Her, Staff
Sales & Service Training, Knowing Your Customer and more. Upon successful completion
(70%) of the assessment at the end of each seminar session, you will be awarded 1 MSR
credit in the PGA EDUCATION REQUIRED category of MSR requirements. Each online
seminar may only be taken once and there is just one assessment retake opportunity
available.
June 15, 2015 marks the end of the current MSR cycle. PGALinks provides up-to-date
information for Members regarding their MSR credits as postings occur on a daily
basis. If you have any questions regarding your current MSR situation, contact Laurie at
the section office.
PGA ANNUAL DUES BILLING
The dues billing for PGA FY 2014/2015 has been completed and all professionals with an
email address should have received an email notification advising they can now view,
print and/or pay the dues online. Those professionals without an email address have
been sent a printed invoice.
For those professionals whose employers pay their dues, please log onto PGALinks to
print the invoice to submit to your employer for processing. If payment is being made by
check, please include the member/apprentice number in the “Note” portion of the check
or check stub. All check payments should be mailed to PGA of America, P.O. Box 31089,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420-1089.
Dues must be paid by June 30, 2014 to avoid suspension and/or additional fees.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION PGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS NAMED FOR 2014
The Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation has named fifteen students, nine Snake
River Chapter Larry Malone recipients and six Yellowstone Chapter recipients, as
Scholarship Award winners for 2014. The 2014 Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation
Scholarship Award winners are: Gabrielle Barker, Caldwell, Idaho; Sophia Blair, Elko,
Nevada; Paul Brannan, Sidney, Montana; Tucker Craig, Ontario, Oregon; Bailee Dexter,
Townsend, Montana; Connor Frank, Sidney, Montana; Robert Frank, Sidney, Montana;
Sierra Harr, Buhl, Idaho; Taylor Kemble, Ontario, Oregon; Philip Kennedy, Eagle, Idaho;
Christopher McGeachin, Boise, Idaho; Haley Nist, Meridian, Idaho; Nicholas Snyder,
Cody, Wyoming; Christal Tokash, Livingston, Montana; and Alexa VanVleet, Preston,
Idaho. Each Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation Scholarship Award winner will
receive $1,000 to assist with expenses re lated to their college education for the 20142015 academic year.
The Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation’s PGA Scholarship Award is awarded
annually to college-bound high school seniors based on academic achievement,
community and extracurricular activity, leadership, and involvement and contribution to
the game of golf. Participants in the Snake River Chapter Larry Malone Scholarship ProAm and the Laurel (Montana) and Yellowstone Country Club (Billings, Montana) Pro-Ams
contributed to the scholarship fund of the Foundation. Additional support was provided
by Pepsi Beverage Company, the Montana State Golf Association and donors to the
RMSPGA Golf Days. National Car Rental was a sponsor of the Larry Malone and Laurel
events. The Scholarship Program has awarded over $260,000 to deserving youth over
the past 40 years.
“Thank you to all those who participated in our events and all those entities who
otherwise provided support for our scholarship program,” states Vaughn Jenkins, PGA,
executive director, Rocky Mountain Section PGA. “We are pleased to be able to provide
scholarships for these young people as they continue their education and wish them
great success in their academic endeavors,” adds Jenkins.
PGA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program was established in 1986 to
provide college scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college students who
are the children or grandchildren of PGA member. Since its inception, this program has
awarded some $5.4 million to 2,666 students.
The PGA recently announced three scholarship recipients from the Rocky Mountain
Section: Alexandra Burton, Boise, Idaho (Kevin Burton, PGA), Jeff Denning, Idaho Falls,
Idaho (Gaylen Denning, PGA) and Ashley Hollister, Boise, Idaho (Andy Hollister,
PGA). All three students will receive $2,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year.
FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Folds of Honor Foundation’s mission is to ensure no family is left behind in the fight
to preserve American freedom. Through scholarships and other assistance, the
Foundation gives back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service
to our country.
Laramie Westcott has been named a recipient of the Folds of Honor Immediate Use
Scholarship. Laramie, from Sheridan, Wyoming, is attending the University of Wyoming
in Laramie. She is majoring in Early Childhood Education. Laramie was involved in
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Tennis Club and Pep band all throughout
high school. Her father, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Larry Westcott, served during
Operation Desert Storm and is now a disabled veteran.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Albertsons Boise Open is coming soon and we are in need of volunteers as starters,
scorers and instructors. This year’s event is July 17-20 at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise,
Idaho. If you would like to help the Section, and receive MSR and Apprentice Education
points for your efforts, please contact Laurie at the section office.
SHORT SHOTS
We congratulations the following individuals who recently completed the PGA PGM
Program and have been elected to membership in the PGA of America:
Ryan Roberts, PGA, A-8, Crane Creek Country Club, Boise, Idaho
Ryan Roll, PGA, A-1, Lakeview Golf Course, Meridian, Idaho
Austin Rea, PGA, A-8, Clear Lake Country Club, Buhl, Idaho
Steven Doudy, PGA, A-8, Ruby View Golf Course, Elko, Nevada
T.J. Gomez, PGA, has been named Director of Golf (A-4) at Desert Canyon Golf Course,
Mountain Home, ID.
Black Bull in Bozeman, MT, has named Michael Duquette General Manager (A-13). P.
David Baucom, PGA, is now the Golf Facility Manager (A-9) at Black Bull.
Perry Mullins, PGA, is the new Head Professional at 3 Creek Ranch in Jackson, WY.
Todd Hinnen, PGA, has taken the Head Professional position at Island Park Golf Course,
Island Park, ID.
Randy King, PGA, is the Assistant Professional at Teton Pines Country Club, Jackson, WY.
Snake River Sporting Club, Jackson, WY, welcomes Gregory Hoyt, PGA, as their new
Assistant Professional.
John Kienast, PGA, A-8, is the Assistant Professional at the Powder Horn Golf Club,
Sheridan, WY.
The Reserve at Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, Montana, has named Gregory Wagner, PGA, as
their Head Professional.
Teton Springs Resort & Club in Victor, ID, has named Edward Oliver, PGA, and Matthew
Penny, PGA, as their Assistant Professionals.
Our congratulations go out to Tom Anderson, PGA Head Professional at Laurel Golf Club,
Laurel, MT. Tom was named as a PGA Quarter Century member.
RedHawk Golf Course (formerly known as Hunter’s Point) in Nampa, Idaho, is scheduled
to open late June. Marc Vedder, PGA, has been named their Head Professional.
Welcome to the following apprentices:
Joey Lovell, B-8, Black Bull, Bozeman, MT
Ryan Gillen, B-8, Riverside Country Club, Bozeman, MT
Isaac Chilcote, B-8, Eagle Hills Golf Course, Eagle, ID
Andrew Ferguson, B-8, Cottonwood Hills Golf Course, Bozeman, MT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP/
SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Entries for the 2014 Rocky Mountain PGA Professional Championship/Section
Championship are now being accepted by the PGA of America. The entry deadline is
Tuesday, July 8th at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Please remember the PGA
of America has stopped mailing a paper entry for the RMSPGA Professional
Championship/Section Championship. All entry is to be made either by phone at (800)
474-2776, or online by clicking on the Rocky Mountain Championship logo on our
website. The logo can be found on the left hand side of the home page, right hand side
of the Tournaments page and on the event page for the championship at
www.rockymountainpga.com. You may also enter via the web at www.pgalinks.com or
www.pgatournaments.com or by clicking on the entry link below. Entry in the
Professional Championship automatically enters you into the Section Championship.
This year the Championship will be played Monday and Tuesday, August 18th and 19th
at Black Bull in Bozeman, Montana.
CLICK HERE to view complete entry and eligibility information from the PGA of America.
CLICK HERE to view information regarding the Rocky Mountain PGA Professional
Championship.
CLICK HERE to enter the Rocky Mountain PGA Professional Championship/Section
Championship.