The current PDR (formerly MSR) cycle began June 16, 2022 and will run through June 15, 2025.
The Minnesota Section PGA has various opportunities to attend seminars and educations virtually and in-person throughout the year.
Upcoming Opportunities:
2025 Spring Teaching & Coaching Seminar
Monday, April 7, 2025
at Bunker Hills Golf Club
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Join us for the Minnesota PGA Section Spring Teaching Seminar on April 7th at Bunker Hills GC in Coon Rapids, MN. 5 PDR credits in the Education/PD category available for attending in person.
The seminar will include presentations from our 2024 Section Award winners in their respective Award categories.
- Brent Snyder – Youth Development – discussion on instructing and coaching youth, High School and College athletes
- Ty Armstrong – Player Development – discussion on instructing and coaching golfers to allow them to enjoy the game and want to continue to play
- Nick Pelle – Teacher of the Year – Teaching and coaching students to achieve their greatest potential
The seminar will also include a presentation from Section partner Twin Cities Orthopedics.
- Developing Power in Golf: Implementing Safe Strategies to Train Fast
The Seminar will take place in the Ballroom at Bunker Hills Golf Club and lunch is included in the $40 registration fee.
PGA Career Services Education
February 19: Tournaments 101
March 12: Five Fundamentals of a Golf Professional
April 9: 5 Star Service to Your Customers
Each session will last 60 minutes and you will receive 1 PDR per session. Upon completion of the session, you must complete the feedback/quiz to earn PDR(s).
Iowa PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit
Monday, February 24, 2025
Where: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
Additional information and details
*Call the Iowa PGA Section office to register, 319-648-0026. Registration deadline is February 20.
Coaching Roundtable: Coaching New Golfers
Are you ready to take your coaching to the next level? The Minnesota PGA Section is thrilled to host a Coaching Roundtable – a dynamic opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and gain insights from fellow professionals. Whether you’re looking to refine your techniques, enhance player development, or discuss industry trends, this roundtable is the perfect forum to connect and grow. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your coaching impact and build relationships within the MN PGA community.
When: Monday, March 3, 2025 – 9 AM – 10 AM
Where: 12437 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 5530 (Inside Dick’s House of Sport Golf Department in lower level)
Topics:
- Effective communication with beginners
- Building foundational skills and confidence
- Creating an engaging learning environment
- Addressing common challenges new golfers face
Contact Brad Pluth (pluthb@pga.com) or 952-401-4653 to register!
Earn 1 (One) Education PDR.
MGA Rules Seminars:
MGA Rules on Tap
Thursdays – February 13-April 24
7:00pm-9:00pm
Virtual
MGA One-Day Rules Clinics (In-person):
Monday, April 7
8:00am-5:00pm
Brookview GC
Saturday, April 26
8:00am-5:00pm
Valleywood GC
MGA Two-Day Rules Clinic (In-person):
Tuesday, April 22 & Wednesday, April 23
8:00am-5:00pm
Southview CC