1	2007 Golf Summit Organized by the Caribbean Golf Association Hosted by the Puerto Rico Golf Association Supported by USGA, R&A, RCGA & PGA of America
2	Proposed Summit Agenda Monday Summit Participant’s Arrival & Official Registration / Cocktail (PM) Tuesday Registration & Opening Remarks by CGA, USGA and R&A Opening Sessions of Summit Break for lunch Afternoon Sessions Golf Expo & Cyber Lounge Wednesday Morning Sessions Break for lunch Afternoon Sessions Golf Expo & Cyber Lounge
3	Proposed Summit Agenda (Cont.) Thursday Morning Sessions Break for lunch Golf Outing & Closing Reception Friday Coaching & Training Sessions Departure of Some Participants Saturday Turf Management Sessions Sunday Departure or Remaining Participants
4	Tuesday Morning Session 8:30 – 10:00 AM General Session 10:15 – 11:15 AM Slope Rating 11:30 AM– 12:30 PM Handicapping 12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch Afternoon Session 1:45 – 2:45 PM Tournament Administration or Golf & Your Kid – Part I 3:00 – 4:00 PM Golf Marketing 4:15 – 5:15 PM Golf Expo & Cyber Lounge
5	Wednesday Morning Session 8:30 – 9:30 AM Growing Golf (Junior, Ladies) 9:45 – 10:45 AM Program Funding or Golf & Your Kid – Part II 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Cont. Growing Golf or How to Recruit & Work with Volunteers 12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch Afternoon Session 1:30 – 2:30 PM Golf & Tourism 2:45 – 3:45 PM Rules of Golf 4:00 – 5:00 PM Golf Expo & Cyber Lounge
6	Thursday Morning Session 8:30 – 9:30 AM The First Tee or College Golf & Life After 9:45 – 10:45 AM Golf Equipment & Rules of Golf (Amateur Status) 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM Questions & Answers Session 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Golf Outing & Closing Reception
7	Friday Coaching & Training Session Various stations will be set at the practice facility area and private rooms at Coco Beach Golf & Country Club.
8	Saturday Turf Management Session Industry leaders, UPR Agronomy School Professors and USGA & R and A officials will break-out in sessions to cover various topics of concern in regards to turf management & golf course agronomy.
9	Summit Sessions Description
10	Tournament Administration Proposed Speakers: Championship Administration – Grant Moir (The R&A) Media Coverage – Dave Seanor (Golfweek) The do’s and don'ts of Conducting a Successful Golf Championship Choosing the appropriate venue for a Championship Successful Media Coverage of my Championship
11	Slope & Rating Proposed Speaker: Scott Hovde USGA Handicapping Dept. What this is all about Training a team Rating my course Where to display the course rating results How slope & rating affects and/or benefits my score Other
12	Handicapping Proposed Speaker: Kevin O’Connor USGA Handicapping Department Explaining the Handicapping System Why is important to post my scores The Handicapping Committee at the National and Club Level Handicapping and Tournament Scores
13	Turf Management Proposed Speakers: Steve Isaac (The R&A), John Foy (USGA Green Section). Also the GCSAA, UPR-Mayaguez Maintaining our golf courses in the region. Studies opportunities for superintendents Understanding the grounds crew Involvement with GCSAA, USGA Green Section & the Best Course Practices website The importance of an organic-oriented set of mind (The Audubon Sanctuary Program)
14	Junior Golf Proposed Speaker: Steve Czarnecki USGA Foundation Joe Barrow - The First Tee Introducing and keeping juniors into the game. Looking for “new” talent (Where? & Who?) Developing athlete oriented programs and initiatives Creating job opportunities for golf instructors and coaches Raising the level of junior golf in the region The College Golf Stage, Is it for me?
15	Ladies Golf Proposed Speaker: Kathy Gordon USGA Regional Manager Expanding the game to ladies From “Girls Golf” to “Ladies Golf” and how to keep them interested The Life of a Female College Golfer Involvement of ladies with Championship Administration and Event Planning Learning to Teach Raising the number of female professional golfers in the region
16	Coaching & Training Proposed Speaker: Henry Brunton The Royal Canadian Golf Association The difference between coaching and training. Who is a Coach? Trained to be a trainer The Aspects of Training (Physical, Mental, etc.) The steps to a successful coaching & training experience Seminars and Courses available for learning how to be a Trainer and/or Coach
17	Golf Equipment Proposed Speaker: Dick Rugge Titleist Learning about the Golf Club fitting and general information regarding Clubs and Balls etc.
18	Growing Golf Proposed Speaker: Mike Round UK Junior Golf Joe Barrow – The First Tee Introducing golf to the masses Development of the correct Business/Action Plan Commitment from the School/Recreational Leaders Long-Term and/or Retention Strategies for maintaining the programs running. Where to look for Ideas? First Tee Program SNAG Golf
19	Golf & Tourism Proposed Speaker: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company Golf – the attraction to a destination Economic impact of golf related-tourism on the region and how it can be helpful to golf associations/federations.
20	Funding Programs Proposed Speaker: Duncan Weir The R & A Golf Club How to raise funds Involvement with Sports-related foundations, other non-profit organizations The Private Sector and how much they can help Why to invest in a golf association / golf program
21	New Rules for 2008 Proposed Speakers: David Rickman / Julie Otto (The R&A), David Bird (CGA), Stephanie Parel- USGA Quick overview of any new “Rules” that would be introduced for 2008. Rules of Amateur Status Learning Opportunities & Related Materials
22	New Topics Golf Marketing How to Recruit & Work with Volunteers Golf & Your Kid College Golf & Life After
23	Golf Marketing Proposed Speaker: Global Golf Management How to sell and promote your golf association or tournament? Make your golf association or tournament attractive to the public’s eye
24	How to Recruit and Work with Volunteers Proposed speaker: Global Golf Management Volunteers are essential to the success of any golf association and event Learn how to attract volunteers
25	Golf & Your Kid Proposed speakers: Sports Psychologist, Nutritionist Learn how to make your kid a champion Proper nutrition, physical and mental training Do’s and don’ts of parents
26	College Golf & Life After Proposed speaker: Ex-collegiate players Golf scholarships Benefits of playing collegiate golf What you can do after college?
27	Golf Expo & Cyber Lounge Time to relax and: Mingle with the speakers Complimentary wireless connection Cocktails & Refreshments Interact with golf industry suppliers
28	To Sign Up: Reserve your spot by emailing golfpuertorico@prga.org or calling (787) 793-3444 Registration Fee: $200 US, per person Send payment to: Puerto Rico Golf Association 264 Matadero Ave., Suite 11 San Juan, PR 00920 (checks payable to PRGA, VISA, Mastercard, ATH are also accepted – call 787-793-3444) Payments MUST be received no later than October 5 EARLY BIRD registration is $185 – MUST make payment before September 17!!!! Fee includes: All sessions and networking events HOTEL RESERVATION Fill out the Hotel Reservation Form (if you do not have this form please request it at golfpuertorico@prga.org)
29	2007 Golf Summit Organized by the Caribbean Golf Association Hosted by the Puerto Rico Golf Association Supported by USGA, R&A, RCGA & PGA of America The Paradisus Puerto Rico Beach Resort & Golf Club Sponsored By: