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rGA II1IlIIEDUTE RELEASE September 10, 3013 South Florida Section 136 Atlantis Boulevard Atlantis,FL 33462 Contact: Jo.Uuia Smith Tel: 561.729.0544 jsmitIi4 pgahq.conn Fax: 561."'29.0914 561.7 29.0544 x102 BELA NAGY N_HIED 2013 SFPGA AIERCnkNDISER OF THE YEAR-PUBLIC CATEGORY SEB_-1STDA- ESIDE-7 TO BE RECOGNIZED ATANNUALAWARDSNIGHTINNOVEMBER ATLANTIS, FL —Bela Nagy. PGA Head Professional at Saiidridge Golf Club in Vero Beach, has been named the 2013 South Florida PGA Merchandiser of the Year it the Public Category. This award is presented to the PGA Member that has demonstrated superior skills as merchandisers iii the promotion of golf Ivith a focus on the individuaN inventory, shop display,staff, and merchandising tecluii(lues at a public facility. "Being chosen by my peers as SFPGA Merchandiser of the Year is a tremendous honor,"says Nagy. "This award is one that I will share with nnv xuluable staff who are an instrumental part of the succes of Sandridge Gulf Club and our merchandising plan." Nag}'has proved that with dedication to customer service and determination to give the customer the best overall buying experience possible. he has still been able to maintain a steady increase in. merchandise sales (5.roi from 2012) at Sandridge Golf Club.Nagy believes that whenit comes to merchandising, no idea is too exhavagannt or unusual.He believes that being open to nnexv ideas will help to train new perspectives and ultinnately give the customer something they have never experienced before. By constantly changing the appearance of the Shop and offering new, opportunities for the customer to gain additional value out of their purchases.Nagy has created a top-of-the-line bu)inng L-periennce at his facility. One of Nagy's most beneficial ventures was the new Callaway Golf Club rental program that he implemented Sanndridtre Golf Club. Each rental set included a souvenir pouch with six Callaway balls and tees. Nagy saw a large increase in club sales to customers rho had utilized these rental clubs during:their rounds at Sandridge Golf Club. In addition to providing the customers of Sandridge Golf Club an outstanding buN inng experience.Nagy has been an influential nnember of the Southeast Chapter of the South Florida PGA through his work in helping to grow the game throUaln junior golf and Play Golf Annerica initiatives. In 1999, Nagy was honored as the Southeast Chapter of the South Florida PGA Junior Golf Leader. He has also previously been recognized as a US kids Top 50 teacher in both 2005 and 2009. Nagy has been instrumental to groMh of the game initiatives focused on bringing more women and children into the panne. He has created beginner ladies programs and 9-hole ladies leagues at his facility. He is able to conduct junior cannps, after-school classes, and a sunllmer tour for local humors while offering a year-round discounted rate to all junior .golfers. "Within the PGA. I take the responsibility of being a role model to kids,"expresses Nagy. "With the Treasure Coast Junior Golf Tour and the Junior Golf Cannps, Axhile playilntr the game and learning hoer to score are important, gro«-ring as individuals takes precedence, and honesty and integrity are critical attributes that a leader must teach." hi 200& as au added effort to help grow the game of golf in South Florida at public facilities. Na_gn, founded the Florida Municipal Golf Course Association where Ire conchicts yearly meetings and surveys with municipal golf courses throughout the State of Florida. This allows all municipal golf courses to see and learn from best practices at facilities like Sandridge Golf Club and ultimately grow the public interest in the game all over South Florida. 6