PGA Associates

Assistants Association   

The Assistants’ Association is a division of the Iowa PGA Section. Our purpose is to prepare golf professionals for future success as PGA Members. The goal of our Association is to elevate the standards of IPGA Assistant Professionals through mentoring, networking and promoting the game of golf. We will accomplish this by providing leadership, educational opportunities, tournament competitions and building personal relationships amongst Assistant Professionals in the community.

Education Opportunities:

• Assistants Teaching & Coaching Summit – Click here for more information
• Level 1 Workshop – Click here for more information

Iowa PGA Assistants Board

Tournaments & Education:

Chair – Jacob Bermel, PGA (Vice President) – Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Zach Steffen – Terrace Hills Golf Course
Deon Brown – Galena Golf Course
Tommy Vining – Hyperion Field Club
Mentor – Mark McMahon, PGA – Ellis Golf Course
Mentor – Gene Bears, PGA – Hillcrest Country Club

Membership:

Chair – Jacob Shultz ( President) – Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Melanie Tomczuk – Davenport Country Country Club
Cody Park – Tournament Club of Iowa
Michael Schrempf – Short Hills Country Club
Mentor – Mike Armes, PGA – Geneva Golf & Country Club
Mentor – Ben Splichal, PGA – Pinseekers

Additional Information

• Click here for the PGM Associate Program Details
• Click here for the Mentor Guide
• Click here for the PGM 3.1 Level 1 Virtual Seminar FAQ
• Click here for the Pricing for 3.1
• Click here for the 3.1 At-A-Glance
• Click here for the Revised online or In-Person Testing Procedures (July 2020)
• Click here for the PGM Tracks

2024 Career Advancement Scholarship​

PGA Associates and previously graduated applicants are required to submit this form and reponses to the following questions for the one year $1,000 Career Advancement Scholarship:

1. Applicant must include a self-statement concerning his/her background in golf and financial need for the scholarship award.

2. Applicant must include his/her future career goals.

3. The Scholarship Committee requests submit one recommendation – from an employer, a PGA Professional or other non-family connection to address the applicant’s leadership skills and dedication to their selected career.

The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards a career advancement scholarship to assist individuals in furthering their education toward career development. Applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in the golf industry or other career requiring educational training are welcome to apply for a one year $1,000 scholarship.

Any previous high school graduate residing within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa is eligible to apply. The Iowa PGA Section is bounded on the west by U.S. Highway 71 and includes an area of Western Illinois from a point north of Quincy, east to near Springfield and directly north. It includes the major cities of Monmouth, Macomb, Galesburg, Moline, Rock Island, Kewanee and Galena. It does not include the cities of Freeport, Springfield or Quincy.

Scholarship winners are selected based on their experience and activity in golf, their future career goals, leadership skills and financial need.

Applicants must email of mail completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to September 10, 2025.

Send to: Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
​  or         Call 319-648-0026 with any questions
Email to: tgoudy@pgahq.com

2024 Career Advancement Scholarship
Congratulations to Karissa Rempe on being selected as the 2024 Career Advancement Scholarship honoree by the Iowa PGA Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship committee.  

Karissa Rempe of Colo, Iowa has been named the 2024 Iowa PGA Career Advancement Scholarship winner by the Iowa PGA Scholarship Committee. The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards a career advancement scholarship to assist individuals in furthering their education toward career development.  Applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in the golf industry or other career requiring educational training are welcome to apply for a one year $1,000 scholarship.

When asked on what this means to win, Rempe responded with, “Being highly motivated to pursue a new career, this scholarship allows me to have a bit more freedom and flexibility as I continue through the PGM program. It means a lot to me that others believe in me and are willing to support me in this journey. “

Click here to learn more about Karissa.