Category: Tour News
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PKBGT Fall 2020 Invitational Primer
A few weeks back, the PKBGT announced its 2020-21 Fall/Winter schedule. The exciting part of the weather starting to turn is the arrival of the Invitational season on the PKBGT. These events bring together the top fields the PKBGT has to offer and memorable experiences for players and families alike. Players can earn their spots…
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Recap: CFL Series Finale, Storie Order of Merit Champions
Orlando, FL–The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls’ Golf Tour concluded it’s Central Florida Regional Series presented by IOA Insurance and the IOA Classic on Sunday at the famous Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, Florida. Alaqua Country Club, home of the annual Symetra Tour’s IOA Classic, welcomed the regions PKBGT tour members of the Orlando area to…
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PKBGT Fall/Winter 2020-21 Schedule Released
The 2019-20 PKBGT National Series is nearing its conclusion, after a heated season of play. Of the twenty-six event season spanning across six states, only six tournaments remain. Bell National and Futures National Order of Merit champions will be determined in this short time frame. Though there is plenty of golf yet to be played…
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PKBGT Amends Player and Spectator Safety Protocols
Additional guidance has been posted about the safe return to play for individuals that have tested positive or been exposed to Covid-19: RETURN TO PLAY AFTER COVID POSITIVE TEST OR EXPOSURE Players who have tested positive for COVID-19 may register for an event if they meet the following criteria: For symptomatic patients: 10 days after…
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PKBGT Welcomes Michael Gibbons to Tournament Staff
Greensboro, NC- The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Gibbons to the Golf Operations Staff as a National Tournament Director. Mike is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Sport Management. Mike continued his education…
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PKBGT Announces Prep Preview Order of Merit Winner
Greensboro, NC- There were many reasons to celebrate over this past weekend with the resumption of tournament play at the PKBGT Open Championship hosted by the Country Club of Salisbury. An event voted annually as one of the best tournaments on the PKBGT circuit had an even greater significance since the tour had to cancel…
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PKB Experiences- “Intro to College Golf Recruiting During COVID-19 Times”
Greensboro, NC–On Thursday evening, join RecruitPKB consultant Brandi Jackson for a Zoom Teleconference Webinar on the new college recruitment process during the Coronavirus pandemic. Brandi will discuss the new dead period restrictions, how to get yourself ready again for competitive play, and so much more! When: Thursday, May 21 Time: 8:00 PM EST Where:…
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Update 5-6: PKBGT Statement on Restart of Operations due to COVID-19
Update May 6, 2020 – 12:00 PM To the PKBGT Community, Our Board of Directors has given approval for the resumption of play of the PKBGT beginning with the week of May 18th. New playing and event operation guidelines in line with CDC and golf industry Back2Golf guidelines will be enacted to ensure a safe…
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PKBGT Competitor Sydney Hackett Makes the Most of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ashburn, VA– On an overcast spring Sunday afternoon in March, Sydney Hackett (Ashburn, VA 2022) approached the eighteenth green at UNC Finley Golf Course during the final round of the PKBGT Tar Heel Classic needing a birdie. Hackett stepped over the ball, showing no sign of nerves and watched her ball drop into the cup…
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4/26 – Upcoming PKB Virtual Experiences, Hear from Golf Physio Consultant Christian Compean, PT and Golf Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe
Greensboro, NC- On behalf of our entire PKBGT staff, we hope all of our tour members and their families are safe and healthy during this troubling time. To help take your mind off not being able to compete, we have created a new interactive social media series with our PKBGT alumnae, teaching instructors, and our…