About the Tour

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure the future of the game by providing a “Girls Only Tour” that will actively increase participation and interest in girl’s golf, to provide a venue for aspiring collegiate golfers in the Carolina’s and beyond to develop, compete and be recognized and to provide affordable, top-level tournament competition and development.

The Story

An 501(c)3 non-profit initiative of the Triad Youth Golf Foundation, the PKBGT is the nation’s only junior golf tour designed exclusively towards junior girl golfers.

Founded in 2007 with the initiative to increase the number of quality opportunities for junior girls, the tour breaks the traditional and commonly seen model by offering skill based divisions instead of divisions based on age – featuring a progression pathway for players of any age to compete at yardage appropriate divisions as their skills progress.

Heading into its 14th season, the tour sees 1,000 unique participants each year while offering over 100 single and multi-day events from Florida to Pennsylvania. Over the course of the season, PKBGT members have the opportunity to compete and be recognized on the national level – with hopes of joining the PKBGT’s nearly 900 alumni who have gone on to play collegiate golf since the tour’s inception in 2007.

Meet Our Team

The Peggy Kirk Bell Tour staff is a collection of golf professionals who enjoy helping junior golfers move their game to the next level. We will assist the girls to achieve their aspirations and goals.

Mike Parker

Tour Director/ Co-Founder

As PKBGT Tour Director since the inception of the tour, Mike brings over 18 years tournament operation experience and is responsible for the Tour’s policies, operation, development, marketing, and web site. Mike is the Executive Director of the Triad Youth Golf Foundation, the tours operator, and directed tournaments outside PKBGT including the Precision Golf Junior Championships and as a Tournament Director for the U.S. Kid’s World Championships.

Emily Brooks

Associate Director of Development

A PKBGT alumnus, Emily graduated from Elon University where she played Division 1 golf. She graduated with a BA in Media Arts and Entertainment with a minor in Business Administration. During her time at Elon, Emily interned at The Golf Channel in Orlando, FL. After graduation, she pursued professional golf. Emily is responsible for developing, managing and promoting the “Let’s Play Campaign” initiative to grow and develop PKBGT events, membership, alumni, corporate partnerships and fundraising activities.

Shelby Osiecki

Tour Administrator

A PKBGT alumnus, Shelby graduated from Queens Univeristy of Charlotte where she played Division soccer. Shelby grew up in New Bern, North Carolina where she played both golf and soccer growing up. She graduated with a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Sport Communication. Shelby is responsible for tournament preparation, operations and logistics. She also is the contact for registration and customer questions.

Rebecca Kerry

Tournament Director

Born and raised in Bend, Oregon she fell in love with the game of golf at 14. Rebecca played collegiate golf at Saint Francis College (Brooklyn, NY) where she graduated with a BS in Business Management and a Sports Management minor. She previously completed two Internships with the AJGA and served as a Teaching Professional in Beaverton, Oregon. She is currently an Apprentice earning her LPGA Teaching Certification and serves as a National Tournament Director.

Taylor Allison

Tournament Director

A PKBGT alumnus and native North Carolinian, Taylor attended Western Carolina University where she played Division 1 golf for 2 years. After transferring to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Prior to joining the PKBGT, she was an event coordinator at the UNCG Gatewood Gallery and the Greensboro Project Space while teaching with the Precision Golf School summer camps. Taylor will serve as a National Tournament Director.

Regional Tournament Directors

Julie Plumley

Central Florida Tournament Director

A LPGA Class A Professional, Julie competed for the University of South Carolina women’s golf team from 1992-1996. After college, she competed on the LPGA Futures Tour for a couple of years. She has served as the Tournament Coordinator at Grand Cypress Resort and an Assistant Professional at Interlachen Country Club. She is the mom of 2 beautiful and athletic girls ages 5 and 10. She will lead the tournament operations in Orlando for the Central Florida Series.

AnnaLeis Dilbert

South Carolina Tournament Director

A PGA Associate (Level 2) and a Level 3 The First Tee Coach, AnnaLeis was a scholarship golfer at North Greenville University. Following graduation with a degree Business Administration/Sport Management degree, she interned with the AJGA and worked as a club professional at Champion Hills Club. She currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for The First Tee of the Upstate and will lead tournament operations for the South Carolina Regional Series.

Shannon Kelley

Ohio Valley Tournament Director

Shannon is a Cincinnati native and learned to play golf as a young adult. She is an active member of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association and the Golf Channel Amateur Tour. She enjoys competing in local leagues and individual and team tournaments. She also serves as a Level 2 Head Coach for The First Tee of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and will lead tournament operations for the Kentucky Regional Series.

Rebecca Caimano

Delaware Valley Tournament Director

Rebecca Caimano is the Program Director for the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, instilling youth with life skills, core values and healthy habits thru the game of golf. Rebecca has been with the First Tee since 2011 and has enjoyed growing the game of golf for everyone, especially girls! She will lead tournament operations for the Delaware Valley Regional Series.

Tour Development

Robert Linville

Tour Founder

A Carolina’s PGA Teacher of the Year and Two-time Division III National Coach of the Year, Robert brings over 30 years of professional golf experience to the Tour. As Founder and the Director of Instruction for Robert Linville’s Precision Golf School & the Co-Founder of the Triad Youth Golf Foundation, Robert continues to be a leader in junior golf development in the Carolina’s.

Chris Haarlow

TYGF President

A Carolina’s PGA Junior Golf Leader Award winner, Chris Haarlow is the President of TYGF, the non-profit foundation he and Robert founded in 1999. Chris is the Director Instructor and Director of Junior Programming for Precision Golf School. In recognition of his work with the award winning Precision Golf Junior Academy, Chris was named a Top-50 MASTER Kids Teacher in America by US Kids Golf Inc. in its inaugural class.