Volume 1 Issue 1 February 2011

Dear Parents & Juniors,

Gateway PGA I am very excited to be sending out the first edition of the Gateway Junior PGA
17269 Wild Horse newsletter! The monthly newsletter will contain recaps on previous tournaments, rules arti-
Creek Rd. cles, photos from events, and much much more! We want our juniors to get connected with
Suite 110 the organization and have access to all new events as they occur.
Chesterfield, As the new Junior Golf Director I want our program to continue to grow and touch
MO 63005 the lives of the youth in the area. Introducing kids to the sport and giving them the best pos-
Phone: 636-532-3355 sible arena to compete and learn will be my main goal. I am excited to get started and I hope
to meet many of you as the season gets underway. I would like to start off by telling you a
Kelly Newland, little more about what we have to offer for the upcoming season.
Junior Golf Director The 2011 Gateway Junior Program is already shaping up to have an exciting year. A
new phone application, a spring schedule, and a new facebook page are just a few of the rea-
sons junior golfers in the area should be cleaning their clubs and looking forward to the
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warmer months ahead.
A Gateway Junior phone application has been in the works for a while now, and
2-4 Summer Schedule thanks to Josh Riley and the Gateway Section Office the application has been launched on
5 Rule Tip iphone and android platforms for your convenience. Juniors will have the ability to register
for upcoming events and keep up with current news for the program. This new software
6 Fitness Tip offers the ability to register for events anywhere you have service with your phone. Parents
7 Junior Stories and junior golfers will be able to easily pull up results from past events and check tee times
for upcoming tournaments. It’s amazing to think that all this information will be just a fin-
7 Word Search gertip away! If you currently have a compatible phone make sure you try out the new app
and let others know what you think.
A spring season has been launched to give opportunities during the weekends for
junior golfers to compete and get geared up for the summer events. This will allow juniors
to get an early start on the 2011 season and play some great courses in the area. We will be
offering a total of 11 events for the Spring Series. Three of these events will be limited to
Novice 9 and Mini 9 players, and to start the season off we will host an event at WingHaven
Country Club on March 27 for 18 Holers only. Make sure and visit the website at
www.gatewaypga.org/jrgolf to register for the spring events!
A Gateway Junior PGA Facebook page has been launched for juniors in our pro-
gram. This will allow juniors to get access to news and stay connected. We will post pictures
and videos from events and give juniors the chance to get involved with the organization.
Members can use facebook as a way to communicate with other junior golfers and stay up to
date on the tournaments and events with the program. When you log on to facebook search
for Gateway Junior PGA and click the “like” tab to follow all the program news as it happens!
I feel very blessed to be a part of the Gateway PGA Section team and to be involved
with the juniors and parents in this area. The Junior Newsletter will be our way of commu-
nicating to members and it will give us the opportunity to stay connected with one another.
I look forward to meeting everyone involved with our program this year. It will be exciting
Junior Tour to watch our juniors grow as players and individuals as they compete and reach for their
Registration goals.

Begins Sincerely,
February 15th!
Kelly Newland
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The Summer Schedule has been included in this first edition of the Junior Newsletter! We have all Tour, 18 Hole, Tour, 9
Hole, Novice 9, and Mini 9 Tournaments listed. On February 15th at 6:00 PM all Tournament registration will open as well as
member registration for the 2011 Season. Please fill out the membership form and sign up for a Rules Seminar if required.
For the 2011 Season, we are requiring all 9 Holers, Novice 9, and Mini 9 players as well as all New Members to the program
to sign up for a Rules Seminar. 18 Holers and Tour players will take an online Rules Test and will not be required to attend a
Rules Seminar. We have many great and challenging courses for our juniors this year! Now is the time to get involved and
experience the Gateway Junior PGA Program.

U.S Kids, Callaway Junior World, Junior Optimist, and The Junior PGA Championship qualifier information will be posted
on the website as soon as we have the details. Registration will open for these outside events at a later date..

Parents Please Click HERE and read through all the guidelines and policies
for the 2011 Season. This information will also be posted on our website.
18 Holers
Thursday, June 16 Eagle Springs GC
Tour St. Louis, MO
Thursday, June 16 Eagle Springs GC Tuesday, June 21 Quail Creek GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, June 21 Quail Creek GC Wednesday, June 22 Innsbrook GC
St. Louis, MO Innsbrook, MO
Wednesday, June 22 Innsbrook GC Thursday, June 23 The Orchards GC
Innsbrook, MO Belleville, IL
Thursday, June 23 The Orchards GC Thursday, June 30 Mid Rivers GC
Belleville, IL St. Peters, MO
Thursday, June 30 Mid Rivers G.C Friday, July 01 Riverside GC
St. Peters, MO Fenton, MO
Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC
Godfrey, IL Godfrey, IL
Wednesday, July 06 The Falls Golf Club Wednesday, July 06 The Falls Golf Club
O'Fallon, MO O'Fallon, MO
Thursday, July 07 Arlington Green GC Thursday, July 07 Arlington Green GC
Granite City, IL Granite City, IL
Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC
Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville, IL
Monday, July 11 Franklin Country CC Monday, July 11 Franklin Country CC
Washington, MO Washington, MO
Tuesday, July 12 Tapawingo GC Tuesday, July 12 Tapawingo GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, July 13 Aberdeen GC Wednesday, July 13 Aberdeen GC
Crescent, MO Crescent, MO
Wednesday, July 20 The Links of Dardenne Wednesday, July 20 The Links of Dardenne
O'Fallon, MO O'Fallon, MO
Thursday, July 21 Wolf Hollow GC Thursday, July 21 Wolf Hollow GC
Labadie, MO Labadie, MO
Friday, July 22 Country Lakes GC Friday, July 22 Country Lakes GC
Warrenton, MO Warrenton, MO
Tuesday, July 26 Belk Park GC Tuesday, July 26 Belk Park GC
Wood River, IL Wood River, IL
Wednesday, July 27 The Landings at Spirit Wednesday, July 27 The Landings at Spirit
Chesterfield, MO Chesterfield, MO
Thursday, July 28 Bear Creek GC Thursday, July 28 Bear Creek GC
Wentzville, MO Wentzville, MO
Mon - Tues Championship Mon-Tues Championship
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Belk Park GC Belk Park GC
Aug 1-2 Wood River, IL August 1-2 Wood River, IL
 9 Hole Novice 9
Friday, June 03 Yorktown GC Wednesday, June 01 Riverside GC
Belleville, IL Fenton, MO
Wednesday, June 08 Pheasant Run GC Friday, June 03 Yorktown GC
O'Fallon, MO Belleville, IL
Friday, June 10 Four Seasons Wednesday, June 08 Pheasant Run GC
Chesterfield, MO Chesterfield, MO
Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GC Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, June 14 Forest Hills CC Wednesday, June 15 Eagle Springs GC Executive
Chesterfield, MO St. Louis, MO
Thursday, June 16 Eagle Springs GC Friday, June 17 Ruth Park GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Friday, June 17 Ruth Park GC Tuesday, June 21 Tower Tee GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Monday, June 20 Berry Hill GC Wednesday, June 22 St. Ann GC
Bridgeton, MO Saint Ann, MO
Tuesday, June 21 Tower Tee GC Friday, June 24 Ruth Park GC
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, June 22 St. Ann GC Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CC
Saint Ann, MO Perryville, MO
Friday, June 24 Ruth Park G.C Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC
St. Louis, MO Godfrey, IL
Monday, June 27 Ballwin GC Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC
Edwardsville, IL
Ballwin, MO
Wednesday, July 13 Family Golf
Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CC
Kirkwood, MO
Perryville, MO
Thursday, July 14 Eagle Springs GC
Friday, July 01 Riverside GC
St. Louis, MO
Fenton, MO
Friday, July 15 Pheasant Run GC
Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC
Godfrey, IL O'Fallon, MO
Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC
Edwardsville, IL
Monday, July 11 Paradise Valley GC
High Ridge, MO
Friday, July 15 Pheasant Run GC
O'Fallon, MO
Mon—Tues Championship
July 18-19 Ballwin GC
Ballwin, MO

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 Mini 9 Outside Events
Wednesday, June 01 Riverside GC Saturday, May 14 Sunset Hills CC U.S. Kids
Fenton, MO
Thursday, June 02 Innsbrook GC Callaway Jr. World
Friday, June 03 Yorktown GC
Belleville, IL Mon-Tues, June 6-7 Spencer T. Olin Junior PGA
Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GC Championship
Thursday, June 09 Whitmoor GC Junior Optimist
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, June 15 Eagle Springs G.C Executive
St. Louis, MO
Friday, June 17 Ruth Park GC
The Classics
St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, June 21 Tower Tee GC Classic #1 Mon-Tues, June 13 - 14 The Legacy GC
St. Louis, MO Classic #2 Mon-Tues, June 27 - 28 Annbriar GC
Wednesday, June 22 St. Ann GC
Saint Ann, MO Classic #3 Mon-Tues, July 18 –19 WingHaven CC
Friday, June 24 Ruth Park GC Classic #4 Monday, July 25th C.C. of St. Albans
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CC
Perryville, MO
Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC
Godfrey, IL
Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC
Edwardsville, IL
Wednesday, July 13 Family Golf
Kirkwood, MO
Thursday, July 14 Eagle Springs GC
St. Louis, MO

For the 2011 Season, we are requiring all 9 Holers, Novice 9, and
Mini 9 players as well as all New Members to the program to sign
up for a Rules Seminar. 18 Holers and Tour players will take an
online Rules Test and will not be required to attend a
Rules Seminar.
Rules Seminars
March 19th Mid Rivers 11:00AM-1:00PM 1:00PM-3:00PM
March 26th The Orchards 2:00PM-4:00PM 4:00PM-6:00PM
April 15th Yorktown 4:30PM-6:30PM 6:30PM-8:30PM

April 16th Paradise Valley 1:00PM-3:00PM

April 23rd Quail Creek 12:00PM– 2:00PM 2:00PM– 4:00PM
May 28th Stone Wolf 12:00PM - 4:00PM 2:00PM– 4:00PM

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Robert's Rules by Robert Shogren
From Woods & Irons Magazine
Since this is the first article, it is logical to address one of the key elements within Rule 1, which is entitled, "The Game." Rule
1-4 deals with Equity and is entitled, Points Not Covered by Rules. The theory behind the Equity rule is that like situations
should all be treated alike. However, there is always the judgment factor in proceeding in an equitable manner.

Basically, we all know the Rules of Golf cover hundreds of situations...yet, there are uncommon occurences happening
around the world on golf courses on a daily basis. Thus, decisions based on Equity must be made...and that means doing
what is fair.

Most of us know there is free relief, in most cases, from immovable obstructions like cart paths and abnormal ground condi-
tions--including casual water. However, what do you do when:

• You are playing golf in Arizona and your ball ends up next to a reptile,
• A hornet's nest interferes with your swing in the rough in Missouri,
• An eight-foot gator inches his way from a small lagoon and is heading for your ball in the middle of the fairway in Flor-
ida,
• A nest in a bush may be roughed up when you believe your normal follow-thru will hit the home of some baby birds in
Michigan, or
• You start with 14 clubs and you know you may not replace your driver unless it is damaged in the normal course of play
during the round. However, a large palm tree branch falls on your driver in your bag and breaks the club in two while you
are enjoying a beautiful round on a wonderful 18 in Hawaii.

Needless to say, I could go on and on with numerous similar scenarios which do occur on a very frequent basis. All of the
above rulings will be based on Equity...and sound judgment applies. Dangerous situations will always bring free relief; little
birds should certainly be protected and a falling branch breaking your driver should allow you to replace with no penalty.

While you may play many rounds with no Equity-type situations arising, perhaps some day it will happen and you will know
if there is no rule which applies, do what is Fair and Equitable!!!

EDITOR’S NOTE: Retired from a 30-year career at Maritz, Robert Shogren has been a golf rules official for the last twenty-
one years serving all levels of golf from High School to College and Amateur to Top-Notch Professional. With only a few men
and women in the Greater St. Louis area who are highly active rules officials, Shogren is busy and on-call eleven to twelve
months a year. For two to three months each winter, Bob officiates for the PGA?of America. Presently serving the midwest
region and Florida, Bob has officiated tournaments for numerous organizations throughout the country. To quote Bob, “I
have done them all,” including conducting Rules of Golf, on-course clinics at a variety of public courses and private clubs.
Currently, he is the Assistant Tournament Director of the Gateway PGA–Concentrating in the Rules Area.

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Following are quick tips to help you make the most of meal times. (Don’t skip any meals—they each help you meet daily nu-
tritional needs.):
• The best energy booster is breakfast because it improves the overall quality of your diet, prevents the need for sugar
fixes and enhances performance.
• Throughout the day, make sure you get adequate carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates fuel muscles, while pro-
tein builds them.
• Eat whole grains. Examples of good whole grain choices are wheat, rice, oats and corn. You can find whole grains in
breads, cereals and crackers or rolls.
• Eat a variety of fruits, such as oranges, apples, bananas, grapes and raisins.
• Vegetables that hit the target are broccoli, carrots, and celery. Add a variety of other vegetables and mix up the color.
• Go lean with protein, choosing lean meats and chicken, as well as fish, beans, peas and seeds.
• Be sure to eat calcium rich foods like milk, yogurt and cheeses. Consume low fat dairy and calcium rich foods, as well
as a bit of healthy fat, on a daily basis.
• Take in enough fluids to prevent dehydration; drink before you get thirsty.

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 Gateway PGA Juniors and Their Stories
In 2009, Cassie Lidisky attended the Qatar Masters in Doha, Qatar. There she got to meet Adam Scott, who was very
friendly and gave her his signed glove. She also got to meet Ernie Els after he signed her hat.

Want to share your story? Junior Camps and Clinics

Do you have an interesting story to share about a golf out- The Gateway PGA is now featuring area Camps and
ing? Maybe you went on vacation and played at a spectacular Clinics on our website. The information has been broken
course? Did you meet a Tour Player and get your photo down into regions to help make your search easier.
taken? The Gateway PGA wants to hear about it! We are ask- Please click HERE to view this information.
ing Gateway PGA juniors to submit any interesting stories and/
or photos that they would like to share in upcoming issues of
the Gateway PGA Junior Newsletter. You can email your infor-
mation to Melina Rinehart at Mrinehart@pgahq.com and share
your story in the Gateway PGA Junior Newsletter.

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