{"id":6228,"date":"2015-01-04T20:32:36","date_gmt":"2015-01-04T20:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/?p=6228"},"modified":"2015-01-04T20:48:15","modified_gmt":"2015-01-04T20:48:15","slug":"talking-girls-golf-v3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/talking-girls-golf-v3\/","title":{"rendered":"TGG: What&#8217;s New in PKBGT for 2015?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/images\/header_tddesk2.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s New in PKBGT for 2015?<\/h3>\n<p>As 2015 begins, we are excited for our 9<sup>th<\/sup> season of the PKB Girls\u2019 Golf Tour.\u00a0 Over the next four weeks, I will be providing a tour primer, outlining what\u2019s new on the tour, answer some frequently asked questions and alert you to some items to be sure not to miss.\u00a0 If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at 336-347-8537 or mparker@pkbgt.org.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1\/4 &#8211; <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/talking-girls-golf-v3\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">What&#8217;s new for 2015? &#8211; Collegiate Series, Let&#8217;s Play Campaign and more<\/span><\/a> <\/span><br \/>\n1\/11 &#8211; PKBGT Series &amp; Choosing which is right for me?<br \/>\n1\/18 &#8211; Accomplishing the Mission &#8211; Why the PKBGT is right place for your daughter<br \/>\n1\/25 &#8211; Rankings &amp; National Exposure on the PKBGT &#8211; Get seen, achieving your goals<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tgg_newsnew.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6239 alignleft\" style=\"margin-right: 20pt;\" alt=\"tgg_newsnew\" src=\"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tgg_newsnew-300x300.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tgg_newsnew-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tgg_newsnew-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/pkbgt.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tgg_newsnew.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>&gt;&gt; <\/b><b>Series Construction<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the tour membership continues to grow, we look for more ways to meet the needs of all our players.\u00a0 In particular, creating more opportunities for high school age players to have more access to tournaments at collegiate yardages and creating positive initial tournament experiences for those new to tournament golf.\u00a0 To accomplish these goals, we also must be mindful of what is working currently and make sure to continue these positives going forward.<\/p>\n<p>For 2015, the tour is divided into 4 principle \u201cSeries\u201d that allow junior girls\u2019 golfers to compete in a yardage and competition level appropriate for their developmental needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/schedule.php?code=B\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Bell Series<\/span><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 elite, national level competition playing 5,800 \u2013 6,200 yards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/schedule.php?code=P\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Prep Series<\/span><\/a> \u2013 collegiate preparatory division playing 5,700 \u2013 6,000 yards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/schedule.php?code=F\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Futures Series<\/span><\/a> \u2013 competitive, ranked tournaments playing 5,000 \u2013 5,300 yards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/schedule.php?code=O\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">One-Day Open Series<\/span><\/a> \u2013 developmental one-day tournaments playing 5,000 \u2013 5,300 yards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By separating into these 4 Series, players will be able to maximize the competition and exposure they can receive in each.\u00a0 Next week\u2019s article will go in depth on these Series and which options are right for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&gt;&gt; <\/b><b>PKBGT Performance Index<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pkb.shotstat.com\/TournamentScoring\/PerformanceIndex.aspx\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">PKBGT Performance Index<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is the official ranking system of the PKBGT.\u00a0 All players who participate on the tour earn a ranking on the Index.\u00a0 The Index ranks each player based on scores, finish in events and tournaments won.\u00a0 Players scoring is ranked based on scoring differential, the players score each round subtracted by the course rating for that course.\u00a0 Scoring differential is a more accurate judge of player scoring than scoring average as it factors in the difficulty of the course and setup.\u00a0 The Index also factors in a weighted points earned which examines how many players a player beats in each event and the series they are participating in.\u00a0 Players also receive a bonus for event victories.<\/p>\n<p>For 2015, the Performance Index will be used for standing for all events that use \u201cPriority Based Entry\u201d.\u00a0 Players with an official Index ranking (those who have completed 5 PKBGT rounds in the last 12 months) are eligible.\u00a0 Those players who have not yet completed five PKBGT rounds will be granted a provisional ranking which shows where the player would be ranked if they had played the required five rounds.\u00a0 The Index is updated following each event and ranks the last 12 months for each player on the PKBGT.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&gt;&gt; <\/b><b>Collegiate Series<\/b><\/p>\n<p>With over 340 current and past members committed to and\/or playing in the collegiate ranks, we have found that many struggle to find positive playing opportunities in the summer months to stay sharp and compete.\u00a0 This summer, the PKBGT will offer five 2-day events between Memorial Day Weekend at Country Club of Salisbury and ending at Pine Needles Lodge &amp; GC in early August.\u00a0 Additional courses include Lonnie Poole GC at NC State University, the Champions Course at Bryan Park and a TBA event near the coast in North Carolina in July.<\/p>\n<p>Players register by themselves or with a partner, with each event featuring gift certificate prizes for the low-team and individual medalist.\u00a0 2-player teams will compete in a best ball format, with the low score recorded between the two players for each hole making the team score.\u00a0 Registration for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pkbgt.org\/schedule.php?code=X\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">PKBGT Collegiate Series<\/span><\/a> will begin February 1<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&gt;&gt; <\/b><b>Let\u2019s Play Campaign<\/b><\/p>\n<p>After 8 years, we are excited about what is next for the PKBGT and that is the Let\u2019s Play Campaign.\u00a0 Our vision through the Let\u2019s Play Campaign is to establish 1,000 \u201cgirls\u2019 only\u201d tournaments in the next 10 years based on a multi-level competitive framework which cultivates, enhances, and recognizes girls\u2019 successes in the game. We aim to accomplish this vision through 3 strategic goals:<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>INCREASE LPGA-USGA GIRLS GOLF MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION<\/li>\n<li>SUSTAIN GROWTH THROUGH APPROPRIATE COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES<\/li>\n<li>DEVELOP EQUITY IN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS IN GOLF<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By replicating the successful model that has built the PKBGT from scratch, we aim to increase opportunity and participation in junior girls\u2019 golf.\u00a0 Many initiatives exist to attract new players at a young age to the game, but few focus on sustaining the game by keeping these players interested and engaged.\u00a0 Our belief is this is only possible with fun, appropriate competitions that allow the player to play the game on the course, enjoy it and make friends, fostering a commitment to the sport that will keep the player practicing and engaged. \u00a0Learn more about the campaign at <a href=\"http:\/\/letsplay.pkbgt.org\/\">http:\/\/letsplay.pkbgt.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check back next week for an in-depth look on the different events offered and how to choose the right competition for your child.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About the Author:<\/p>\n<p>Mike Parker is a Co-Founder and Tour Director of the PKBGT. \u00a0 Mike has been directing junior golf tournaments for the last 11 years including local, regional and national events. \u00a0To contact Mike,\u00a0please call 336-347-8537 or email mparker@pkbgt.org.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s New in PKBGT for 2015? 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