Mountain & Midwest
Fall/Winter Region Education
2023-2024 Education Schedule
Click on any of the education opportunities below to register. Each session will last 45-60 minutes, and you will receive 1 PDR per session.
You MUST complete the registration forms to earn PDR.
The presenter(s) will submit your PDR credit upon completion of each session.
Upon completion of the session, we ask that you please fill out the feedback form so we can learn how to better serve you in future educational sessions
Education Topics
October 11, 2023 | Performance Reviews & Negotiation
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Know Your Value, Articulate and Leverage it. As we prepare for the end of the season in much of the country, join Mountain & Midwest Director Keith Soriano, PGA, and Career Consultant Keith Fisher, PGA, as they discuss strategies to prepare for your upcoming performance evaluations and tactics to approach salary negotiation. They will focus on the current market climate, negotiating raises in your current position, negotiation for new positions, identifying and articulating your value, and non-monetary and incentive-based compensation packages that can significantly improve your situation.
November 15, 2023 | Social Media & Branding for Clubs and Individuals
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Branding for You and Your Club. The Mountain & Midwest's monthly education will continue in November with Social Media/Branding for Clubs & Individuals. The education will be co-hosted by Field Club of Omaha's Digital Media Director, Lizzy Sosa and Career Consultant for the Iowa & Nebraska Sections, Kevin Drew, PGA. The education will focus on the benefits of social media and how the use of technology can help promote you and your facility in multiple ways. Lizzy will showcase several ways she has been able to promote Food & Beverage, the pool, events, and golf operations with interactive flyers, drone footage, event recaps, and much more. In addition to Lizzy, Kevin will touch on how you can use online platforms such as canva and google sites to help build your brand, whether it's preparing your portfolio or building a packet for section awards. This education promises to provide insight and knowledge on how to leave an impactful digital footprint for you and your club.
December 6, 2023 | The Business Value of Teaching
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Leverage the Power of Golf Instruction to Drive Revenue. Join the Mountain & Midwest team members Sirene Blair and Mike Aldrich, PGA for a free virtual education opportunity on the topic of Business Value of Teaching. Proponent Group Founder and President Lorin Anderson will share valuable insight to help golf instructors showcase their value at a facility and improve their business. At your facility, all departments play an indispensable role in providing the customer with a positive experience, and teaching can provide a necessary sense of community and loyalty at your facility. In this education, we will talk about creating loyal customers that will continue to visit the facility outside of your instruction to utilize the practice facilities, play golf, book events, dine, and shop.
January 10, 2024 | HP 101 - Everything I Wish I Knew
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Prepare for Your Next Step in Golf Operations. Join Mountain & Midwest Career Consultant Lucas Brick, PGA, for an educational opportunity on the topic of Head Professional 101. We will discuss what it takes to separate yourself and land your first Head Professional role. We will review common skills gaps and discuss everything I wish I knew before starting my first Head Professional position. Topics will be wide-ranging and vary from delegating, showcasing your value, and how to handle yourself in the boardroom. If you want to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect education for you!
February 14, 2024 | Recruiting & Retaining Talent
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Build and Develop Your Team. Join Minnesota's Career Consultant Andrea Kloppman-Heit, PGA, for an educational opportunity on the topic of Recruiting and Retaining Talent. Recruiting is essential as it helps you find suitable candidates for your operation. The challenge is attracting and retaining talent. We will cover proven strategies, tactics, and language to attract, onboard, and create a talented, motivated team. It allows you to identify the talents that individuals bring to your team. Retention strategies allow you to hold on to these individuals for multiple seasons. Implementing retention strategies will help you keep your top employees, as losing talent can be costly and strenuous. Join Career Consultant Andrea Kloppman-Heit as she leads a discussion on recruiting and retaining talent.
(NEW DATE) March 6, 2024 | GM 101 - Everything I Wish I Knew
11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain
Setting Your Sights on Executive Management. Join Career Consultant Lucas Brick, PGA, for an educational opportunity on the topic of GM 101. This session will be led by special guest Michael Rushing, PGA General Manager/COO. Michael will highlight the personal development necessary to pursue a General Manager opportunity. He will discuss the importance of sharpening your leadership and communications skills and improving your business acumen. Whether you are considering an Executive Management career path or you are new to the role, do not miss the opportunity to learn from a leader in the industry.
(NEW TIME) April 3, 2024 | Business Finance for Golf Professionals
2:00 PM Central | 1:00 PM Mountain
Understanding the Business Side of Your Operation. No matter your position at your facility, you must understand how to review and adjust financial statements. Financial statements are the key to understanding your operation's financial health, performance, and cash flow. In addition to this, you must know how to build a budget to any scale. Budgeting accordingly will help you reach your business goals and anticipate operational changes. PGA Career Consultant Andrea Kloppman-Heit will be joined by Hazeltine National Golf Club's General Manager, Phil Anderson, PGA to lead the education.
Members First. Team Always.
Mountain & Midwest Region Contacts
Keith Soriano, PGA
ksoriano@pgahq.com
M&M Regional Director and Colorado Career Consultant
Sirene Blair, PGA Associate
sblair@pgahq.com
M&M Region Recruiting and Membership Specialist
Mike Aldrich, PGA
maldrich@pgahq.com
M&M Region Player Engagement Consultant
Andrea Kloppman-Heit, PGA
akloppmanheit@pgahq.com
Minnesota Career Consultant
Lucas Brick, PGA
lbrick@pgahq.com
Rocky Mountain & Utah Career Consultant
Kevin Drew, PGA
kdrew@pgahq.com
Iowa & Nebraska Career Consultant