DECEMBER 9-11, 2008Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS1) 1-½ Day USGA Rules of Golf2) LPGA Workshop Featuring Pia Nilsson

and Lynn Marriott, Creators of VISION54

08/09 National Golf Coaches Association

Member Convention

NATIONAL GOLF COACHES ASSOCIATION

INCLUDING

TWO EXCITING

PRE-CONVENTION

WORKSHOPS!

D I V I S I O N I

Memorandum

Dear NGCA Members,

For the first time since 2000, the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) is heading to the bright lights ofLas Vegas for the 08/09 NGCA Member Convention.

Slated for December 9 - 11, 2008 at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino located directly on the famous LasVegas Strip, this convention is a can’t miss opportunity for all women's collegiate golf coaches to break awayfrom the daily grind of coaching and join your peers for a few days of education, networking, and my guess

— just a little bit of fun!

Response has been overwhelmingly positive with the change in dates from ournormal slot in January to early December. We anticipate a record turnout and as aresult, the NGCA is planning an unforgettable Convention!

This year’s program includes distinguished presenters along with various NCAALegislative and Golf Committee Meetings. As well, the NGCA will honor formerplayers and coaches with our Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and once again, theNGCA Corporate Sponsor Expo with golf industry product and service providerswill take place on the opening evening of December 9.

For the 2nd consecutive year, the NGCA will host a 1-1/2 day USGA Rules of GolfWorkshop to take place on December 8 (full day) and December 9 (half day, morning). And, returning thisyear, the Convention will include a one day LPGA Workshop on December 9 featuring Pia Nilsson and LynnMarriott. Both of these events are held in advance of the main convention opening and require a separateregistration fee.

To follow is a convention prospectus including the Schedule of Events and Registration Form. I encourage youto complete the form and return by the registration deadline of November 21.

If you have never attended the NGCA Member Convention (or it has been a few years), the VegasConvention is without a doubt the time to come! If you are a regular, I guarantee that you will welcome a re-turn to Las Vegas!

Please feel free to contact me at NGCA Headquarters at (800) 381-0769 or roger@ngca.com if you requirefurther information. I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas this December.

Roger M. YaffeExecutive Director, NGCA

Two Pre-Convention Workshops December 8-9, 2008

USGA RULES OF GOLF Workshop For the 2nd consecutive year, and in response to requests from numerous

coaches across the country, the NGCA will again host a USGA Intermediate Rulesof Golf Workshop at this year’s convention The workshop will be led by Brad GregoryVice Chairman of the PGA of America Rules Committee and Lorraine Thies, assistantexecutive director of the Arizona Golf Association.

In order to customize our workshop, rules regarding fourball and foursome play willnot be discussed so that time can be spent concentrating on things that are most im-portant for college coaches. The workshop will be held on Monday, December 8 at8:00 a.m. and will conclude on Tuesday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. The cost of theworkshop is $175 (space is limited). Each attendee will receive a rules book and deci-sions book along with a sample tests on the rules.

Day 1 of the workshop will be in the classroom with Day 2 will be outdoors on thepractice facility. Following the outdoors portion, a final rules test will be given. Allcoaches who attend the workshop will receive a certificate and those who achieve aproficiency score of 85% on the test will have a letter sent to the athletic director ofthe coach acknowledging successful completion of the workshop.

The NGCA Board of Directors feels that rules awareness and proficiency should be acornerstone for all members. As a result, all NGCA members will be strongly urged tobecome rules-qualified once every four years. For NGCA members who are membersof the LPGA and/or PGA, this workshop will be submitted for educational certificationpoints.

Due to space limitations this year, we will only be able to accommodate the first 50coaches that register. Last year, the workshop sold out quickly so please register assoon as possible.

LPGA Workshop Featuring Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, Creators of VISION54

The workshop will be a continuation of the summer workshop where coaches willlearn more about the perfect practice for their teams. Pia and Lynn will review theirviews on practice as a starting point, so all coaches will start with the basics. They willthen cover practice warm up, maintenance and preparation. The goals of the work-shop are to 1) increase coaching competence; 2) integrate the game's elements; 3)practice productively; 4) be your own best coach. Pia and Lynn will have extensivehandouts with drills, games and worksheets to assist the coaches with practice.

The cost of the workshop is $325 for LPGA Members and $375 for non-members ofthe LPGA (space is limited).

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m .........Rules of Golf Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ....Rules of Golf Workshop (Includes Lunch)Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008

COMPLETION OF RULES OF GOLF WORKSHOP8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. .............................Rules of Golf Workshop

...................................Local Golf Course. Transportation Provided

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ...................................................Rules Test

LPGA WORKSHOP8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. .....................LPGA Workshop Registration

and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m............................................LPGA WorkshopHarrah’s Las Vegas Hotel

and local golf course

"The Game Before the Game: The Perfect 30 Minute Practice, Part II"

Pia Nilsson & Lynn Marriott, Co-Creators, VISION54The workshop will be a continuation of the summer workshopwhere coaches will learn more about the perfect practice for theirteams. Pia and Lynn will review their views on practice as a startingpoint, so all coaches will start with the basics. They will then coverpractice warm up, maintenance and preparation. The goals of theworkshop are to 1) increase coaching competence; 2) integrate thegame's elements; 3) practice productively; 4) be your own bestcoach. Pia and Lynn will have extensive handouts with drills, gamesand worksheets to assist the coaches with practice.

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ..NGCA Member Convention Registration

3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. .................NGCA Corporate Sponsor Expoand Reception

Visit with NGCA corporate sponsor companies providing productsand services to collegiate golf programs. Buffet dinner and cocktailswill be served.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m................Breakfast and Registration Open

8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ................Welcome and Opening RemarksRise Lakowske, NGCA President and

Head Women’s Golf Coach, Oregon State UniversityRoger M. Yaffe, NGCA Executive Director

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ...................................Featured SpeakersDr. Greg Rose and David Phillips

Co-Founders, Titleist Performance Institute

At the Titleist Performance Institute, players are placed through acomplete array of tests usually reserved for the best golfers in theworld. By assessing a “total picture” of a player’s body, swing, andequipment, they recommend a program that will seamlessly inte-grate into any PGA or LPGA professional's instruction to help play-ers optimize their performance. The Titleist Performance Instituteincludes one of the most technologically advanced golf evaluationfacilities in existence focusing on swing efficiencies, conditioning,and custom equipment fitting.

Today, TPI Co-Founders Dr. Greg Rose and David Phillips will bringTPI to the NGCA Member Convention and demonstrate some oftheir techniques that coaches can immediately bring back and applyto their programs.

08/09 NGCAMember Convention

Agenda

David Phillips

Dr. Greg Rose

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. ................................Mid-Morning Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon ......National Golf Coaches AssociationAnnual Business Meeting

12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. .................................................Luncheon

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ........NCAA Compliance/Legislative IssuesNCAA Membership Services Representative

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ....................................Mid-Afternoon Break

2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m. .NCAA Women’s Golf Committee ReportsDivision I, II, and III Breakouts

NAIA (if applicable)

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..............NGCA New Coaches OrientationOpen to all new Head and Assistant Coaches

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. .................NGCA Hall of Fame Receptionand Banquet (Semi-Formal Attire)

Spend an evening honoring the new inductees into NGCA’s Playersand Coaches Hall of Fame and recognizing the Gladys PalmerMeritorious Service Award recipient.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. .....................................................Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ....................................Featured SpeakersJanet Metzinger and Rick Slone

Your Future is NowPlanning for your retirement or your financial future is like playinggolf. Each time you play the course conditions are different. Youneed the right equipment and the right coach to help you realizeyour goals and dreams no matter the challenge. This presentationwill focus on the importance for coaches to develop a financial planto determine one’s income during their retirement years. We willemphasize the need to start sooner rather than later (i.e. The Ruleof 72 and 114). We will also highlight unique ways in which atten-dees can maximize their savings plans. Everyone will walk awaywith an understanding of the factors that will affect their retirementincome needs allowing them to better position their assets.

Janet Metzinger, CLU, ChFC Investment Advisor Representative.Principal of Executive Planners, NC Inc. Janet has over 30 years ofdedication in the financial planning industry.

Rick Slone, Investment Advisor Representative. Rick is the principalof Slone Asset Strategies and has been a PGA member since 1997.Rick has over 10 years of market experience and brings an in depthunderstanding of technical analysis to Executive Planners, NC Inc.

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. ................................Mid-Morning Break

10:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon ....................The NGCA “Best Practices”Roundtable And Interactive Forum

One of the most popular sessions at the NGCA Convention.Convention attendees will participate in a roundtable forum thatwill address critical issues that face all coaches in today’s competi-tive women’s golf environment. Coaches will be asked to workwithin their table team to tackle challenges head on and come to aconsensus to address these issues and deliver a report to the collec-tive group of attendees. This session will serve as an excellent op-portunity for everyone to meet other coaches and spend time in asmall group setting. Make sure to stick around for this fun and in-formation session.

12:00 noon...................................................Close of Convention

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Agenda

NGCA Convention Registration Information

BACKAGAIN!

CONVENTION REGISTRATION DEADLINESIn order to facilitate proper planning for this convention, we ask that you submit yourregistration to NGCA Headquarters by no later than Friday, November 21, 2008.

Convention Registration includes attendance to all education and business sessions;convention written materials; attendance at the NGCA Corporate Sponsor Expo &Reception and Hall of Fame Reception & Banquet; (2) breakfasts and (1) lunch.

PGA/LPGACertification points are available for PGA of America and LPGA Teaching and ClubProfessional Division Members. Please include your PGA and/or LPGA membershipnumber(s) on the registration form.

HOUSING ASSISTANCEIf you plan to attend the NGCA Convention and would like to share a hotel room withanother NGCA member, please contact NGCA Headquarters at (800) 381-0769. Wewill place your name on a housing list and pair you with another member that re-quests the same. However, NGCA can not guarantee its ability to pair you with an-other member.

CONVENTION CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations must be made in writing to NGCA Headquarters and postmarked byMonday, December 1, 2008. Upon receipt of your cancellation, NGCA will refundyour convention registration fee less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received afterDecember 1, 2008 are not eligible for a refund; however, your convention registrationis transferable.

GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATIONFor further information or questions, please call NGCA Headquarters at (800) 381-0769 or email roger@ngca.com.

CONVENTION FEEThe 2008/09 NGCA Member Convention isopen to NGCA members only, includingHead and Assistant Coaches and LifeMembers.

The Convention Registration FeeRegistration Fees are as follows:

Division I Full Convention Registration...............$350

Life/Retired Coach Full ConventionRegistration........................................$175

Life/Retired Coach Hall of FameReception/Banquet Registration Only .....$75

Rules of Golf Workshop Registration Fee(Pre-Convention Workshopon December 8-9, 2008) .....................$175

LPGA Workshop Registration Fee(Pre-Convention Workshopon December 9, 2008) ........................$325

LPGA Members..........................................................$375

Non-Members

About Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & CasinoOfficial Convention Hotel

NGCA has secured a limited num-ber of rooms at the discountedgroup rate of $109 per night forsingle/double accommodations.Please make your room reser-vations directly with the hotelby calling (888) 458-8471, and besure to mention the National GolfCoaches Association (NGCA)Member Convention to be eligiblefor these special rates.

Rooms are available on a first come,first served basis. Reservationsmust be made by November 13,2008 to guarantee these specialrates. Reservations made afterNovember 13, 2008, are subject toroom and rate availability.

ABOUT HARRAH’SHarrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casinois at the heart of the Strip. Thehotel has over 2,500 beautifulrooms and suites, 86,664 squarefeet of casino space, seven out-standing restaurants, a sparklingoutdoor swimming pool, a luxuri-ous spa, state-of-the-art healthclub, full-service beauty salon, aunique variety of retail optionsand, of course, entertainment.

Harrah's Las Vegas 3475 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: (888) 458-8471

REGISTRATION TYPEPlease complete the following by checking off the registration type and totaling the dollar amount in the right hand column.

REGISTRATION RATE TOTAL

❑ Full Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

❑ Life/Retired Coach Full Conference Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

❑ Life/Retired Coach Hall of Fame Reception/Banquet Registration . . . . . .$75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

❑ Rules of Golf Workshop (Pre-Convention – December 8-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

❑ LPGA Workshop (Pre-Convention – December 9) . . . . .$325/LPGA Member–$375/Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

SOCIAL ACTIVITIESPlease check off the social activities that you will be attending. If you do not plan to attend, please leave blank as this is importantfor the final counts we provide to the host facilities.

❑ Tuesday, December 9, 2008 • NGCA Corporate Sponsor Expo and Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Included

❑ Wednesday, December 10, 2008 • Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Included

GUESTSPlease write the number of guests that will be attending the social activities with you and multiply that number by the listed price.

___ Tuesday, December 9, 2008 • NGCA Corporate Sponsor Expo and Reception . . . . . . . . . .X $60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

___ Wednesday, December 10, 2008 • Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X $75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

TOTAL DUE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

❑ Enclosed is my check for $___________ made payable to the National Golf Coaches Association.

❑ Please charge my ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express

Card Number Expiration Date

Name on Card Signature

NGCA Member Name Nickname University

Address City State Zip Code

Telephone Fax E-mail Address

PGA Member Number LPGA Member Number

Do You or Your Guests Have Any Special Needs?

Return registration form with payment to: NGCA MEMBER CONVENTION

5905 NW 54th Circle • Coral Springs, FL 33067 Tel and Fax – (800) 381-0769 • www.ngca.com

All registrations must be received by no later than Friday, November 21, 2008 to be processed in advance of this event.

D I V I S I O N I R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O NNGCA Convention • Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas, NV • December 9-11, 2008