Toshiba / CBI North Carolina Open Pro-Am Raises $10,000 for the Hendrick Marrow Program

The Carolinas PGA Section, along with partners Carolinas Business Interiors (CBI) and Toshiba are excited to announce that the Toshiba / CBI North Carolina Open Pro-Am raised $10,000 for the Hendrick Marrow Program. This is the fourth consecutive year that the North Carolina Open has been held at the Club at Irish Creek and partnered with the Hendrick Marrow Program for the Pro-Am event annually held the Monday before the tournament.

“Community service and giving back are philosophies that are deeply entwined into the CBI culture,” says Phil Butler, Vice President of Account Services at CBI. “As long-time partners and friends of Hendrick Motorsports, we are honored to play such a large role in supporting the Hendrick Marrow Program and look forward to lending our support to Toshiba, the PGA, and the local golfers participating in the NC Open this year.”

Amateur Thompson Wins at Kenmure

2012's CPGA Senior Associate Player of the Year Pat Thompson, an amateur golfer out of Asheville, NC, grabbed a win at the Kenmure CPGA Senior Open held at Kenmure CC in Flat Rock, NC. Thompson separated himself from the field with two rounds in the 60s, 68-69=137 (-7). Thompson held off PGA Professionals Rick Lewallen & Rick Morton, who tied for 2nd at 141 (-3).   Click here for complete tournament results

The PGA of America Statement on USGA and R&A's Proposed Rule 14-1b from Ted Bishop, President

Over the past few months The PGA of America has taken a vocal and active position which reflected the strong viewpoint of our PGA Professionals in opposing the USGA and R&A's proposed Rule 14-1b that would ban the anchored stroke. Today, the governing bodies indicated that they will proceed with the formal adoption of the rule.
 
We are disappointed with this outcome. As we have said publicly and repeatedly during the comment period, we do not believe 14-1b is in the best interest of recreational golfers and we are concerned about the negative impact it may have on both the enjoyment and growth of the game. Growing the game is one of the fundamental purposes of The PGA of America.

Carolinas PGA HQ Staff Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

Ferrell & Pierce Tie at River Landing

The fourth CPGA Assistants' Association event of the year was completed on Monday, May 20th at River Landing CC in Wallace, NC. Apprentice Professionals Chad Ferrell (Eagle Point GC) and Barry Pierce (Cedarwood CC) tied for 1st place with a score of 71 in the 18-hole stroke play tournament. Charlotte CC's Eric Reeves, PGA finished in a tie for 3rd and leads the Assistants' Association Player of the Year points standings. Click here for complete tournament results 2013 CPGA Assistants' Association POY Standings