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Fall 2025 Section Meeting

2025 Michigan PGA Fall Meeting

Presented by Fairways to Heaven & Sponsored by Pepsi

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 9AM-3:30PM
Location: Eagle Eye Golf Club, East Lansing, MI
Credits: 14 PGA required (10 meeting and 4 education)

Form: Agenda

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Featured Education

“The Power of Video Content in Golf (2025 & beyond)”
presented by Make The Turn/Metro Detroit Golfers

Mike Sullivan (bio)       Kyle Bogenshutz (bio)
Why video content is the #1 marketing tool for golf professionals and facilities in 2025. From instruction and course promotion to member engagement and tournament visibility—video is the most effective way to grow your audience and revenue.

By the numbers:

  • 91% of consumers want more video from brands
  • Video drives 1200% more shares than text + images
  • 60% of golfers discover courses/instructors via short-form video

No time? No problem:

  • iPhones + simple tools = easy content
  • We handle editing + management for you

What to post:

  • Course flyovers & tours
  • Quick tips & pro instruction
  • Member stories & events

🎥 Special Offer:
We’re featuring Michigan PGA courses — free filming & promotion through Metro Detroit Golfers’ large audience.

Takeaways:

  • Easy video strategies you can use now
  • Creative ways to grow lessons & memberships
  • Stay visible without the time drain

“Fundamentals of Financial Planning”
presented by Brent Kerstetter (bio), Mercer Advisors

Budgeting Basics
Track income & expenses, create a monthly budget, and build an emergency fund.

Estate Planning
Have a will, assign power of attorney, and plan ahead to protect your assets.

 

 

5 Steps to Financial Foundation

  • Set goals
  • Budget wisely
  • Build savings
  • Eliminate debt
  • Start investing early

Debt Management
Know your debt, prioritize repayment, and protect your credit score.

Investments
Understand risk, diversify, and invest for the long term using tax-advantaged accounts.

Life Insurance
Protect loved ones with the right coverage—know the difference between term and whole life.

Officer Election

The candidates listed below have been nominated and seconded 30 days prior to the Fall Meeting which allows their name to be included on the ballot at the October 20th Fall Meeting. Candidates nominated and seconded after October 20th will be allowed to run but will not be included on the ballot. Please send nomination and second to Diane (dlazaros@michiganpga.com).

To date, the following members have been nominated and seconded:

President – Dan Urban, PGA
Vice President– Jeff Rachar, PGA
Secretary – Ward Sutton, PGA

In accordance with our election guidelines, candidates are permitted to share a letter with the Membership. Ward Sutton has been formally nominated and seconded for the position of Secretary.

Please take a moment to read his letter below and learn more about his candidacy.

Ward Sutton Letter

Chapter/Senior Org/Committee Reports

Eastern
Northern
Western
Senior Org
Career Services
Education
Growth of the Game
Membership
Special Awards
Tournament

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