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SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Vol 7, Issue 5
© Sara Brown by Mark Ashman, Golf Channel
GIRLS GOLF MONTHCOME CELEBRATE WITH US!
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TOP 64 DO WE TAKE IT FOR GRANTED?
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ALL THE TIME
FOR THE BEST BRANDS IN GOLF, SHOP
ALL GOLF,
We have patiently waited as fall has finally
arrived, bringing forth many opportunities
in the Old Pueblo. Freshly, over seeded
and manicured courses, a long awaited
drop in temperatures producing some of
the finest golf weather in the country, and
the migration of the winter visitors.
However, nothing tops the opportunity to
see the Top 64 golfers in the world, play in
our own backyard.
The World Golf Championships Accenture
Match Play Championship is scheduled for
February 21-27, 2011. Once again, hosted
at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove
Mountain in Marana. I eagerly await the
opportunity to attend and encourage you to
support the efforts of the Tucson
Conquistadores in showcasing our
community to the world.
The event consists of the top 64 golfers in
the world, based off of the Official World
Golf Ranking. Players are seeded and play
head-to-head match play format. The field
of 64 is pared down to 32, then 16 and so
on, as matches are won and lost. Then the
36-hole final determines the champion. It is
five of the most exciting days in golf, with
each match perceived as a Sunday-
afternoon showdown to see who advances
on to the next round.
Ticket prices are very reasonable (see the
full list of pricing options on page 25 of
this issue), and the excitement that
surrounds the event is irrefutable. This
year complimentary tickets are available
for all active, retired and reserve military
and their dependents. A valid military I.D.
will be required at the gate for admission.
Additionally, youth under the age of 18
are FREE when accompanied by a ticketed
adult.
For hospitality and ticket information or to
register for military tickets, please go to
ww.worldgolfchampionships.com, or
contact the Tucson Conquistadores office at
(520) 571-0400.
Thank you, Southern Arizona, for your
support for the past year as we celebrate
our one year anniversary as the official
publication for the Southwest Section
Southern Chapter PGA. We encourage
your continued input and any news worthy
stories. If you or someone you know would
like to join us in promoting golf in Southern
Arizona, please contact us on how you can
be an editorial or advertising sponsor in the
magazine.
Remember to visit www.sattmag.com to
sign up for a free digital subscription of Tee
Times or take advantage of our free
classifieds, Hole In One Program, clubs and
group page or submit any upcoming
tournament events and more. I hope to
see you out playing.
Rick PricePGA, Operations Coordinator Southern Chapter of the Southwest Section PGASATT Editor, Advisory Board
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2010 - 2011 Advisory Board:
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA
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The Top 64 Are Headed Our Way - Hope To See You There!
LAST MANSTANDING
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ABOUT THE PGAThe Southwest Section PGA is one of 41 Sections of
the PGA of America, consisting of more than 1,500
members in the state of Arizona and Southern Ne-
vada. The Southern Chapter PGA is the six southern
counties of Arizona. Currently the President of the
Chapter is Mike Hayes from Tucson City Golf, Vice
President Dan Wickman the Director of Instruction
for Tucson City Golf and Secretary Steve Hughes Di-
rector of Golf at La Paloma Country Club.
The PGA of America is the world’s largest working
sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and
women golf Professionals who are the recognized ex-
perts in growing, teaching and managing the game
of golf, while serving millions of people throughout
all the PGA Sections nationwide.
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has
enhanced its leadership position by growing the
game of golf through its premier spectator events,
world-class education and training programs, signif-
icant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-
winning golf promotions. Your PGA Professionals
are the “Experts in the Game and Business of
Golf.” Contact your local Chapter by calling (520)
290-1742 ; 600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson AZ 85711.
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official publication of the SWSSCPGA and
published bi-monthly by 20/20 Publishing, LLC..
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Redemption At LastOur local Tucson professional golfer, Sara Brown, now hasredemption from her recent experience on the Golf Channel’s“Big Break Sandals Resort.”
pg. 34
9 Southwest Section PGA Championship CoverageFollow the action as if you were there! Highlights, results and more from the
Southwest Section and Southern Chapter PGA Championships.
22 The first Tee National School ProgramDid you know the Tucson Conquistadores in partnership with The First Tee of
Tucson chapter sponsor The First Tee National School Program in 40 Southern
Arizona Elementary Schools?
24 Top 64 - Do We Take It for Granted?Ticket sales have launched, and a huge gallery is pivotal to ensuring a renewed,
long-term relationship with the International Federation of PGA Tours and with
Accenture.
27 Instruction: for Speedy Results, Slow DownLet’s face it, making swing changes is not always an easy thing to do. It doesn’t
matter how small or how natural it might feel, anytime you’re attempting to
change the way your body is used to swinging the club, it will take time.
32 Course Review: The Views Open for Public PlayLike many golfers in Southern Az, I had never played Sun City Vistoso, now
called “The Views”. In fact, of lot of local golfers have never even heard of it
or have it confused with The Golf Club at Vistoso, right around the corner.
38 Celebrating Women’s Golf In ArizonaNovember is “Women’s Golf Month” in Arizona. As with everything else in life,
the sexes are uniquely different, and the game of golf is no exception.
45 Commentary: Golfers Are The WinnersAnyone that enjoys swinging a club and knocking that little white ball around
must realize by now that the golf industry is having its challenges -- but you
may not be aware of all the new opportunities available.
50 Tee To Green - Local News and Hole-In-One Recognition
54 Locker Room - The New Exotics XCG3 and Men’s 2011 Spring Fashion
58 Course map and Directory
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Join today and take advantage of all the AWGA has to o�er.
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Smith Captures the Section Championship
BY RICK PRICE, PGA
The annual PING Southwest Section PGA Section Championship was hosted by the Chase Golf
Club @ Coyote Springs in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 54 hole Championship was a difficult test
of golf over the 7,117 yard par 72 course designed Jack Nicklaus.
It was a four way match coming down to the final hole, and as the last putt was holed found
Brandon Smith the Head Golf Professional at the Ventana Canyon Golf Club on top of the
leader board. Smith said, “After making my par putt on the last hole, I was not sure if I had
even won.”
Smith not only won, but took home $5,000.00 for winning the Championship and an exemp-
tion into the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Smith commented on the fact of how
important it was to him winning the Section Championship, but also to have an opportunity to
play in the PGA TOUR event next year was exciting.
The 7-under par total, shooting rounds of 69-69-71=209 gave Smith a one stroke victory
over two time defending champion Dean Vomacka 69-69-72=210, Marty Jertson 69-71-
70=210 from PING Golf, Inc. and teaching Professional Mike Malaska 67-70-73=210 repre-
senting Superstition Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.
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[PRO.FILE]SOUTHERN CHAPTER SWSPGA
We have all experienced this at one time or
another… standing on the 18th tee knowing
that all you need to do is make par on the
last hole to win your match or the
tournament. What went through your mind
and how did you respond?
It does not matter whether you’re a
professional playing the PGA TOUR, or an
amateur competing in your Club
Championship when you start thinking
about what you need to score you will have
the tendency to lose focus on the next shot
at hand. At that point, the uncertainty and
doubt in our human nature will raise its ugly
head. Suddenly, your lack of concentration
creates an unclear target with the fairway
now looking a bit narrower, the sand in the
bunker becomes more inviting, the trees
become larger or in most cases in Southern
Arizona the desert insists on reaching out to
touch your ball or the water hazard start’s
calling your name. Does any of these
impressions sound familiar to you?
It certainly rings true for this year’s
eventual winner of the Southern Chapter
PGA Championship during the final round at
the Randolph North Golf Course on the
difficult par-4 18th hole. In last year’s
Championship at the Golf Club @ Vistoso in
the final round, needing a birdie to get into
a play-off, he made a quadruple bogey 9 on
the par-5 18th hole. The winner of the
Championship Dean Vomacka scored an
eagle 3 for a six shot swing and one stroke
victory over Brandon Smith.
When Mike Russell, Head Golf Professional
at The Stone Canyon Club, stepped on the
tee of the 18th hole with a two shot lead,
the reality of winning this years
Championship begin to set in. For a
moment distracted with the dreadful
thought of last year’s episode. Russell said,
“The first thing that came to my mind when
I came to the final tee was do not make a
9.” After collecting his thoughts, he took a
3-wood in the attempt to hit just one more
fairway. However, he pulled his tee shot
into the trees and with no options of going
The Final HoleSOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP COVERAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK PRICE, PGA
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Southern Chapter PGA Championship Randolph North Golf Course - Par 72
1 Mike Russell The Stone Canyon Club 67-68-68--203 -13
2 Derek Deminsky Forty-Niner CC 67-68-70--205 -11
T3 Rich Elias Canoa Ranch GC 69-70-67--206 -10
T3 Glen Griffith Tucson Golf Schools 67-70-69--206 -10
5 Chris Dompier Skyline CC 70-70-67--207 -9
6 Don Littrell Skyline CC 72-65-71--208 -8
7 Josh Brown La Paloma CC 69-67-74--210 -6
8 Preston Otte Heritage Highlands CC 72-69-71--212 -4
T9 Brandon Smith Ventana Canyon 74-72-67--213 -3
T9 Wade Dunagan Accenture Match Play 73-64-76--213 -3
T11 Kevin Crawley La Paloma CC 73-72-69--214 -2
T11 Jay Synkelma Hilton El Conquistador 72-67-75--214 -2
13 Paul Nolen The Gallery GC 71-70-74--215 -1
14 Steven Hughes La Paloma CC 68-77-73--218 +2
T15 Jeff Brandt La Paloma CC 74-74-71--219 +3
T15 Brent Newcomb The Stone Canyon Club 75-70-74--219 +3
T17 John Basden Ventana Canyon 73-76-72--221 +5
T17 Corey Baehman La Paloma CC 73-73-75--221 +5
for the green, had to chip out to the fairway to avoid the same
disastrous mistake he made last year.
In the meantime, his closest competitor Derek Deminsky from
Forty-Niners Country Club hits it on the green to 25 feet from the
hole for birdie and a chance to catch Russell for the lead. Russell
chipped out safely to the fairway to give him an opportunity to
save par with a good recovery shot. He hit his approach shot
from 90 yards, leaving him with just 4-feet to salvage par and to
capture the title. Deminsky knows if he makes the putt it will put
the pressure squarely back on Russell to sink his putt. Deminsky
takes his time lining up the putt knowing this is his last chance
for victory. He stroked the putt looking up in time to see the ball
just slide by the hole and eliminate any hope of winning. Now
for the win Russell addresses the ball then calmly rolls it into the
back of the hole.
Russell shot rounds of 67-68-68=230 finishing at 13-under par
1982 – Fred Marti
1983 – Ed Francese
1984 – Homero Blancas
1985 - Larry Webb
1986 – Dave Powell
1987 – Phil Ferranti
1988 – Terry Wilks
1989 – Sam Harvey
1990 – Terry Wilks
1991 – Tony Farmer
1992 – Wade Dunagan
1993 – Jon Jaress
1994 – Dave Powell
1995 – Wade Dunagan
1996 – Dave Powell
1997 – Dave Powell
1998 – Paul Nolen
1999 – Mark Bakeman
2000 – Jay Synkelma
2001 – Jay Synkelma
2020 – Jay Synkelma
2003 – Rich Elias
2004 – Wade Dunagan
2005 – Rich Elias
2006 – Rich Elias
2007 – Wade Dunagan
2008 – Dean Vomacka
2009 – Dean Vomacka
2010 – Mike Russell
the history
2010 SouthernChapter PGA
Champion, MikeRussell, Head
Golf Professionalat The StoneCanyon Club.
for a two stroke victory over Deminsky’s 67-68-70=205 11-under par.
Russell said, “Derek played really well, and I just couldn’t shake him
all day until the last hole. I am sure glad I played the percent shot
this year chipping it out safely to have a chance to save my par. I
couldn’t be happier winning our Chapter Championship. It really
means a lot to me having my name on the trophy with all the past
champions.”
2010 ChapterChampionship
DerekDeminsky
Runner Up.
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All three of the local Chapter Championships
were contested over 36-holes, hosted by
the Oro Valley Country Club. The
traditional tree lined par-72 layout was in
magnificent shape with its outstanding bent-
grass greens nestled in at the base of Pusch
Ridge of the Catalina Mountains.
After an opening round 1-under par 71 the
defending champion Robert Taylor found
himself on top of the leader-board for the
seniors.
The women had a pair of 76’s leading their
event, shot by Pam Drake, Head
Professional at Randolph Golf Complex and
Susan Meyers Teaching Professional from
Ventana Canyon.
La Paloma Country Club Assistant Kevin
Crawley shot an even par-72 taking a one
shot lead to the final round.
Senior’sWinnerThe Senior’s winner
came from behind
after struggling in the
opening round,
shooting a 76 due to
an ailing back.
However, Wade
Dunagan the
Executive Director of
the Accenture Match
Play loosened up during the final round and
fired a bogey free round of 3-under par 69
to win the Senior Championship. Dunagan
before turning 50 this year to qualify for the
senior division, had collected four Southern
Chapter PGA Championship titles.
Women’s ChampionshipAfter shooting a 3-under par 33 at the turn
in the final round of
the Women’s
Championship, Pam
Drake took a six
stroke lead into the
back nine. She
proceeded to birdie
the 11th-hole to go 4-
under par and take a
commanding eight
shot lead. Drake
started to put it on
cruise control, making
a couple of bogeys coming into the 18th
hole. Her tee ball missed the fairway by
inches settling down in the rough for a
difficult approach to the green. Drake’s
closest competitor Susan Meyers knocked
her second shot to 3-feet away and a sure
birdie. Drakes second shot caught a tree
limb and fell back into the rough. Her third
appeared to be good shot but caught the
greenside bunker leaving her hole high.
Drake said, “It was going so well all day. I
did not even hit a bad shot on 18th, and
now I am standing in the bunker getting
ready to hit my fourth shot and trying to
figure out where I stand with Susan for the
tournament, knowing she has a sure birdie.
All of a sudden, the bunker shot looked
more difficult with the water behind the
green. I hit it heavy coming out of the
bunker leaving me a long putt. I ended up
3-putting and was shaking my head
wondering what just happened. Susan
Senior – Women’s – Assistant ChampionshipsSOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA CHAMPIONSHIP COVERAGE CONTINUED
[PRO.FILE]SOUTHERN CHAPTER SWSPGA
Seniors Championship
1 Wade Dunagan Accenture Match Play 76-69--145 +1
2 Mark Jackson Arizona National GC 76-72--148 +4
3 Steven Hughes La Paloma CC 73-76--149 +5
4 Robert Taylor Dick's Sporting Goods 71-80--151 +7
5 Mike Griggs Ventana Canyon G.C. 72-81--153 +9
6 Phillip Ferranti PGA Member 76-78--154 +10
Women’s Championship
1 Pam Drake Randolph Golf Course 76-73--149 +5
2 Susan Meyers Ventana Canyon G.C. 76-75--151 +7
3 Kristie Fowler The Gallery GC 78-80--158 +14
4 Maria Przymierski Canoa Ranch GC 82-80--162 +18
5 Emily Brown Ritz-Carlton GC- Dove Mtn 85-78--163 +19
6 Susan Harnedy The Stone Canyon Club 84-81--165 +21
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made her birdie and after adding it all up, I realized I still won by
two shots. What a relief!”
Assistant ChampionshipThe defending Assistant’s Champion Josh Brown of La
Paloma Country Club had a rough opening round of 76, but
bounced back with tournament low round of 5-under 67. It
looked as though he was going to win based on the front nine
scores of the other groups, but uncertain how everyone else on
the course were playing on the back nine. The last group of the
day was coming down the 18th hole and Preston Otte from
Heritage Highlands was playing well. When asked how he stood
for the day, Otte said, “I think I am 3-under for the day.” It then
appeared as though Otte would win with a par on the 18th hole.
After Brown heard the news he figured he lost. Well, after
making par, Otte realized he was only 2-under par, and we now
had a playoff. After the up and down emotions that Brown
experienced, he had one more to experience when Otte rolled in
a 8 foot birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Brown and win
the Southern Chapter PGA Assistant Championship.
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T3 Kevin Crawley La Paloma CC 72-76--148 +4
T5 Scott Shapin Tucson CC 76-73--149 +5
T5 Brent Lingel Blanchard GC 74-75--149 +5
T7 Jeff Brandt La Paloma CC 80-74--154 +10
T7 Brent Newcomb The Stone Canyon Club 75-79--154 +10
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Ricki Rarick Adult Junior Championship
Southwest Section PGA Oakley Pro-Junior Team ChallengeThe Pro-Junior tournament hosted 36 four person teams from all over the Southwest at the Orange
Tree Golf resort. The par 72 layout is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The tournament sponsor Oakley
was proud to be associated with the event and thrilled to support junior golf.
The teams consisted of one professional, one junior, each between the age of 16-18, 13-15 and 12 and
under. The format was a select drive, and a 2-better ball gross of the 4 players.
The Tucson team of professional rick Price, juniors Alyssa Vega, Nick Leitner and Troy Terry shot an
impressive 18-under par 126 finishing in second place. Vega said, “It was a great tournament and the
format was a lot of fun. I was able to play more aggressive and learned more about course management
within my game playing with Mr. Price. We really played good together and I was excited to play since it
was my last tournament as a junior golfer.”
The Dell Urich golf course was host of this
year’s Adult Junior Championship. The two person
scramble team event had three different flights.
The local golf professional that teamed up with a
junior played the Professional flight while any 14-
18 year old junior played in their respective flight,
with all other juniors 13 and younger competing
against each other.
The Head Golf Professional from The Gallery Golf
Club, Paul Nolen, teamed up with 15 year old
Kevin Goldstein, a CDO high school golfer to
capture the Professional flight. They shot an 11-
under par 59 at the par 70 Dell Urich golf course
to beat the Tournament of Champions winner Tyler
Cooper and professional Rick Price, who shot a 9-
under par 61 to finish in second place.
In the 14-18 year old flight we had another CDO
golfer, Logan France, and his father, Shane France
taking home the title with a 7-under par 63, narrowly
defeating Jacob Hunter and Steve Graham.
The team of junior golfer Andrew Hunter and his
father Jake Hunter won by 4 shots in the 13 and
younger flight, shooting a 6-under par 64. There was
a tie for second place at 2-under par, the teams of
Erica Barna and father Richard, with the wily
veteran amateur DAN MEyErS and his son Chris.
Photo LeFt to RIght: Pro-Junior troy terry, Alyssa Vega,
Nick Leitner and Rick Price .
Kevin goldstein Paul Nolen Pro Division Champs Logan France Shane France winners 14-18 division
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Pro-Assistant ChampionshipEach year the Director of Golf or Head Golf Professionals from the different clubs throughout the Southwest
Section Southern Chapter PGA team up with one or more of their assistant golf professionals in the Pro-
Assistant Championship. It’s a great team building event and an opportunity to represent their golf club.
The 18 hole Championship was held on the exceptionally maintained par 72 “North Course,” set in the lush
and natural desert landscape of The Gallery Golf Club. This magnificent and challenging course was designed
by John Fought and British Open Champion and 2006 Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman. It has been ranked #1
in Southwest Arizona by Golf Digest and is acknowledged as one of Golfweek’s Top 100 Modern Courses.
The Professionals played a one better ball format of the two player team. The defending champions from
Skyline CC, Head Golf Professional Chris Dompier and his assistant Don Littrell posted an early 4-under par 68
holding off five other teams in at 3-under par. Then, the last group in for the day, with Brandon Smith Head
Professional from Ventana Canyon and assistant Patrick McNew turned a 4-under par 68 to tie the leaders. As
the sun was starting to set, they headed off to the first tee for a sudden death play-off. It did not take long to
reclaim the title as Dompier sank a 35 foot putt on the first hole to win the championship.Chris Dompier and Don Littrell
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The Ricki Rarick junior golf program
concluded with its annual Tournament of
Champions sponsored by the Tucson
Conquistadors. This year’s event was
hosted by Dorado Country Club for the
juniors 12 and under and the 13 to 18
year olds played the Golf Club @
Vistoso with the final round held at The
Gallery Golf Club.
The Tournament of Champions event
invites the top eight players of each
division from their overall point standings
from the summer events to compete in
the Championship.
In the Boys 16-18 year old division
Champion Tyler Cooper hosted the
trophy after rounds of 72-75=147 to
edge out the overall points leader of the
division Jonathan Goswitz, who shot
78-76=154 to finish second place.
In the Girls 14-18 year old division,
Desire Hong walked away with the title,
firing an opening round 74-85=159, and
Tess Terry finished second with a 83-
85=168 total.
Trent Terry led the Boys 14-15 A
division shooting 76-79=155, while
Charlie Goode finished in second at 83-
80=163. The Boys competing in the B
division had Daniel Ramirez turning in
scores of 86-89=175 to win by a shot
over John Gardiner 86-90=176.
The 13 year old Boys Division came down
to the last hole with Eric Barna firing
rounds of 76-80=156, barely beating
Desire Hong, Tess Terry, Brianna
Vogel, Morgan Messick
Trent Terry, Charlie
Goode, Kevin Goldstein
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DeSIRe hoNg
Ruben Ruiz with rounds of 77-
81=158.
At Dorado Country Club the Girl’s 10-
13 A division found Quinn Reilly and
Hannah Leitner tied for first place,
while in the B Division Araceli
Esquivel took home first place honors
over Samantha Hacker.
The Boy’s 11-12 A Division was
highly contested with Jonathan
Walters defeating Gavin Cohen in a
putt off for the first place trophy.
The B division had Reece Nilsen
take home the number one spot over
Trevor Hecht.
The A Division in the Boys 9-10 was
a close contest with Matthew
Bernthal beating Lance Picton by a
shot. In the B division Martin Ryan
and Zach Sawyer finished tied for
first place.
Kirsten Garcia in the Girl’s 8-9
division was the winner over Nikki
Hacker. The boys 8 year old winner,
Ray J Ramirez beat out Ethan
Seppala while in the boys and girls 6-
7 age bracket Aaron Honrado won
first place over Marley Moncada.
The Southwest Southern Chapter
PGA which conducts the Ricki Rarick
Junior Golf program would like to
thank all the parents and juniors for
their participation, and a special
thank you to all the sponsors, golf
courses and volunteers for their
continued support.
Ruben Ruiz,
Eric Barna,
Chris Meyers.
Tyler Cooper,
Jonathan Goswitz,
Austin Sverdrup
Jacob Sickler,
Daniel Ramirez,
John Gardiner,
Michael
Rooyakkers
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[YOUTH.LINK]JUNIOR GOLF IN SO. ARIZONA
BY TESS TERRY
The way I fell into golf was a complete
accident. I loved playing tennis, and I
always thought I would play through
college. The game of golf never occurred to
me until; I was dragged from course to
course, tournament to tournament,
watching my three brothers play. I
remember being so bored waiting for them
to come in, until finally my parents asked,
“Why don’t you just give it a try?”
I started out playing the summer program,
called Ricki Rarick, which had 2
tournaments a week for five weeks. I will
never forget my first tournament. It was at
the par 3 course, Tucson Estates. I laugh
now, but I shot a whopping 135 for 18
holes! I didn’t realize how competitive I am,
until I began playing golf. Soon, I joined
Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association
(SAJGA), a year round junior golf program
that has monthly tournaments. I started
practicing more and as I became better at
golf, my game and my confidence grew. I
became a member of the more competitive
state group, Junior Golf Association of
Arizona (JGAA). These programs have
really helped me succeed in golf.
I have been on the Salpointe Girl’s Golf
Team now for three years. I love it, and
have met so many lifelong friends just by
being on this team. My coaches are so
supportive of my team and me. We have
been like family since the first day of
practice and I am really lucky to get along
with everyone so well.
Golf is a game that I will be able to play the
rest of my life. It has taught me confidence,
independence, self control, and integrity. I
hope to get a golf scholarship and play in
college, here in Arizona. Golf has really
influenced my life, and I love every minute
spent on the course.
If you are considering junior golf, learn
more online at: www.tucsonjuniorgolf.com,
www.thefirstteetucson.org, www.sajga.org,
www.jgaa.org, www.girlsgolfoftucson.org,
www.sattmag.com.
Tess Terry is a 16 years old junior at SalpointeCatholic High School. She has been playing golf foralmost 4 years, and loves every second of it. Herbest rounds have been even for nine holes, and 73for 18. Her handicap is 7.4.
Accomplishments:
2008 SAJGA Most Improved Girl’s Player of the Year
2009 JGAA Sportsmanship Award
2009 Callaway Junior World Championship Qualifier- 3rd place
2009 Salpointe Catholic Girls Team- 3rd Place State Tournament
Top 5 in 5 tournaments in JGAA over the2010 summer
2010 Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Tournament of Champions -2nd place
Considering Junior Golf ? You’ll love it!
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Did you know the Tucson Conquistadores in
partnership with The First Tee of Tucson
chapter sponsor The First Tee National
School Program in 40 Southern Arizona
Elementary Schools? Our goal is to raise
the necessary funds to include this program
in every elementary school in Southern
Arizona.
To date, the
program includes
elementary schools
in Tucson Unified
School District,
Marana Unified
School District and
Vail School District.
This local effort is
part of a
continuously
growing
network
of
more than 3,400 elementary schools across
the nation teaching golf to students through
The First Tee National School Program.
The First Tee National School Program
introduces children to the game of golf and
The First Tee Nine Core Values during
physical education classes
through the use of SNAG®
Starting New At Golf, equipment.
The in-school component
encompasses an overview of the
game of golf and how it is
played, basic skills
instruction, and an
introduction to
the life
enhancing values inherent in the game via
the The First Tee Nine Core Values ™.
Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship,
Respect, Confidence,
Responsibility, Perseverance,
Courtesy and Judgment.
The National
School Program
provides a
tremendous
THE FIRST TEE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
BY JUDY MCDERMOTT
Marana unified School District teachers VickieNissen, twin Peaks elementary and Cathy Missler,Coyote trail elementary participate in training.
Marana unified School District,twin Peaks elementary Student.
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value to the overall school-wide curriculum because of its
emphasis on character education, fitness, and because
golf is a lifelong activity. The program provides each
participating school with in person training, a
comprehensive curriculum manual with step-by-step
progressive lesson plans and SNAG® golf equipment
included in a rolling equipment carrier. The SNAG®
equipment is developmentally appropriate and a safe
system of oversized plastic clubs, tennis-style colored balls
and a variety of targets
including bulls eyes,
flagstickys, launch pads
and tee sets designed
to permit teaching to
up to 48 students per
class.
Standards for The First
Tee National School
Program were created
based on the National
Association for Sport
and Physical Education
(NASPE) national
physical education
standards. A safe,
effective school golf
program requires
modified equipment
that fits movement and
muscle coordination typical with that of beginners. Early
success and fun are the keys to creating interest for the
game along with maintaining the attention of new learners
without causing high levels of frustration.
Teachers view The First Tee National School Program as a
tremendous gift fit with their program, their students and
themselves as teachers.
To learn more about sponsoring a school or schools,
please contact judymcd@tucsonconquistadores.com
or 520 571 0400.
Source:
World Golf Foundation, Inc. The First Tee National School Program
Marana unified School District,twin Peaks elementary Student.
P.e. teachers from Vail and Marana School Districts, on a training day forthe National School Program, at the First tee of tucson’s Learning Centerlocated at el Rio Municipal golf Course.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDYou do not have to be a golfer to volunteer – just have a passion for helping our youth.
the mission of the First tee is to impact the lives of
young people by providing learning facilities and
educational programs that promote character
development and life-enhancing values through the
game of golf.
the First tee of tucson program at el Rio Municipal golf
Course offers Life Skill Instruction, clinics, and rounds of
golf to over 1,000 area youth ages 5 – 17 each year.
there is a need for volunteer coaches to ensure the
success of this program.
Each Volunteer is asked to:
• have a preliminary interview with Director of golf
• Agree to a background check
• Attend one volunteer orientation/training session
(approximately 3 hours)
• Commit to volunteering one day a week for a nine week
period, 3 hours each week.
• Continue training up to 2 times a year
If you are interested in helping young people please join us.
Contact: David Noble
the First tee of tucson
520.628.1555 or david@thefirstteetucson.org
or visit the website: www.thefirstteetucson.org
The Arizona Daily Star published an opinion page in
March 2006 with the headline, “Tip of the hat to
Tucson’s Conquistadores.” The Star’s editorial
board cited that the Tucson Conquistadores
was instrumental in snagging the World
Golf Championships – Accenture Match
Play Championship for the Tucson
community.
The Star wrote “The Tucson
Conquistadores didn't get the
recognition they deserved in
bringing a lucrative world-
class international PGA
TOUR event to
Southern Arizona.”
The last thing our
members seek is
recognition,
but it is nice to get a pat on the back, especially in print for
all to see. To further quote the Star, “Without the
Conquistadores, a nonprofit group of business and
professional men, our community's youth and amateur
athletic programs would be without $1 million annually.”
Fast forward to today. We have now hosted four
Accenture Match Play Championships, two at The Gallery
Golf Club’s South Course and two at The Ritz-Carlton
Golf Club, Dove Mountain. Hundreds of thousands of golf
fans, local residents and visitors have walked the
fairways with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Padraig
Harrington and Ian Poulter. And thousands of children
and young adults have benefitted from your patronage
and the charitable spirit of the tournament organizers.
Currently, our members are actively out in the community
soliciting ticket and hospitality packages for the
February 21 – 27, 2011
Judy McDermott, Executive Director
Tucson Conquistadores, Inc.
[OPINION]
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 21:
Ian Poulter, of England plays his
approach shot on the 11th hole
during the final round of the
2010 Accenture Match Play
Championship at the Ritz-Carlton
Golf Club. Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images
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Championship. This year’s success is pivotal to
ensuring a renewed, long-term relationship
with the International Federation of PGA Tours
and with Accenture. A huge gallery at the
2011 tournament speaks louder than our
words.
This is the year to not only buy your tickets,
but to gather up your friends, family and
business associates and introduce them to
this prestigious, one-of-kind
Arizona event. Without the
Accenture Match Play
Championship, how would
our community find $1
million annually to continue
help kids learn and thrive by participating in
sports?
The Tucson Conquistadores keep
Southern Arizona youth busy
and engaged in
healthy activities. We estimate that at least
20,000 youth benefit from programs funded
by our organization every year. What if
those 20,000 kids didn’t have a chance to
play? We support every youth sport
imaginable. If a Little Leaguer can’t afford a
mitt, we buy it for him. Same goes for a
young girl in softball. The list goes on:
soccer, football, golf, swimming, basketball,
martial arts, wrestling. The Conquistadores
pick up fees for deserving students in need
to play high school sports; we donate funds
for YMCA gymnasiums, Boys and Girls Clubs
Gyms and Programs and Pima County
Special Olympics. In partnership with the
City of Tucson, we provide our youth the
opportunity to play golf for just $1 on
municipal courses.
When the Tucson Conquistadores secured
the Accenture Match Play Championship with
its top 64 professional golfers in the world,
we hoped to increase our donations to $2
million per year. Yes, of course,
the recession hit ticket sales hard after the
first year of the event; but we just can’t
afford to accept no for an answer.
Worldwide television coverage of the Match
Play event reaps huge rewards for showcasing
Southern Arizona as a visitor destination.
Accenture brings hundreds of business
colleagues from around the world to this
event and introduces Tucson as a great place
to do business. Our community needs this
kind of positive exposure now more than ever.
In 2006, we were applauded for our efforts
to land a tournament that brings an
estimated $75 - $100 million in economic
impact to Southern Arizona. And, you
were applauded for showing your support
by buying every ticket available. Now
we’re calling on you again to set the stage
for the headlines to read, “Fan Support
Convinces Match Play Organizers Tucson is
the Place to Be.”
Tickets for the 2011 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Championship are available at www.worldgolfchampionships.com and
through the Tucson Conquistadores at (520) 571-0400.
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BY DON HESS
We have all watched Golf Channel, read Golf
Digest, or played golf with a friend who has
given us advice on how to cure our golf
swing. The problem is they all offer
different solutions which never seem to
fix your 50 yard slice or the low hook you seem to hit
with your driver. All of the advice you receive may be
good advice, but it may be too advanced for the
level golfer you are.
Most people think golf is a difficult game, and
it can be if you don’t
understand what
you are doing right
or wrong when you
make a swing.
Despite all the
technology
changes to golf
equipment over
the years, the
average score for
18 holes nationally is
around 100, while less
than 10% of golfers break
80 regularly. I believe every
golfer has the ability to play better
golf, but it starts with learning more about
your golf swing and then applying what you need to
make those improvements.
Any golfer who shoots over 100 will agree that a lack of
consistency is a major issue. To be more consistent you
need to make a consistent swing. As easy as that sounds
you would be amazed at how many lessons I give where my
student makes different movements on each swing. How
can you make an immediate improvement to your golf
swing? One thing you can do is keep track of your stats
during a round. How many topped shots, fat shots, misses
left, or misses right did you have during today’s round?
Now ask yourself if you hit a fat shot on the swing that
followed a top shot. Did you hit a pull or hooked shot after
you just sliced a ball out of bounds right? If you can answer
these questions you are on your way to figuring out what
problem you have in your swing and what manipulations
you make to compensate for a bad swing flaw.
Check out my next article to learn more about what can
cause our swing problems and how to fix them. If you have
any questions about a swing flaw you currently have and
you want help now, send me an email at
dhess@thepinesgolfclub.
Donn Hess, General Manager and Director of Instruction at Quarry PinesGolf Club. I have been an instructor for 17 years working with all levelsof golfers working in Pennsylvania and Florida before moving to Arizona.
Do You Understand Your
Golf Swing?
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Let’s face it,
making swing
changes is not
always an easy
thing to do. It
doesn’t matter how
small or how natural it
might feel, anytime you’re
attempting to change the way
your body is used to swinging the
club, it will take time. Unfortunately,
many of us tend to fall into the trap of
trying to make these changes at full speed.
After all, if we’re struggling to make a proper swing
at 90+ miles an hour, it stands to reason that trying to
make corrections at that speed will be even more difficult.
That is why I encourage anyone trying to implement a
change to their swing to do so in slow motion. Make the full
length, and proper, swing, but do so at as little as 10% of
your normal swing. Making full swings in slow motion
allows you to have complete feel and control over your
whole swing at the same time. With the help of a trusted
friend or your home video equipment, follow these steps
below towards making your swing changes quicker:
1. Start by recording yourself making complete swings as
slow as you can possibly swing. Watching your slow motion
swings on camera will allow you to see and feel your swing
at the same time. The closer you can tie these to things
together, the quicker you’ll be able to make changes.
2. Once your swing looks correct, use the same speed
swing and start hitting balls. In the beginning, be
indifferent to where the ball goes, you just want to see
yourself making a proper swing at a ball. Once the swing
looks good, you can now focus on hitting the ball solid and
straight with that same speed swing.
3. As you get better at making ultra-slow swings and
making solid contact, you can gradually increase the swing
speed. When viewing these swings on camera, you should
see little to no change in technique, just swing speed.
When
you reach the speed
at which your swing
technique deteriorates
or your ball striking
becomes erratic, back
down. The speed that
is slightly below your
max is your ideal
swing speed to play
with.
There are two added
benefits to slow
motion swings. The
first is that slow
motion swings
generate much less torque on your body and are low-
impact, thereby you reduce the risk of injury, but are still
able to get a lot of swings in. The second of which is that
your swing will begin to feel more effortless, which we all
know will produce straighter and further shots. The use of
a weighted club can also be added for quicker muscle
memory and strengthening. Also this is also a great way to
warm up before a round to gain some confidence before
playing.
BY RYAN
ECKROAT, PGA
For Speedy Results
[INSTRUCTION]IMPROVE YOUR GAME
slow down.
Ryan is the General Manager at Poston Butte Golf Club at Anthem Merrill Ranch inFlorence, Arizona. As a PGA Member and 9-year veteran with Troon Golf, Ryanhas managed multiple facilities in Arizona and Colorado. Ryan can be reachedat 520.723.1880 or visit www.postonbutte.com.
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at 90+ milesan hour, itstands to
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Dan Wickman, PGA -- golfinstructor at Tucson City Golfdemonstrates setup, backswingand follow-thru for a knock-down iron shot at Randolph GolfComplex, 600 S. Alvernon Road.
The 2010 Ryder Cup Matches, recently held in Wales, is a
Links style golf course. I think it would be a good idea to
review the basics of “Links Golf”. The term “Links Golf” refers
to a golf course on or very near the sea and usually near an
estuary or tidal inlet of water. “Links Golf” is associated with
golf in the United Kingdom and the word originated from a
Scottish-English dialect. There are links courses all over the
world. Early golf courses were built on links or sea side land
because the land was relatively flat and the grass grew very
close to the ground. Due to the high wind near the ocean,
most links courses have few trees and have very firm, sand
based turf, which is conducive to hitting the ball low and
rolling the ball on the ground. Most links courses have many
bunkers, and some have very steep faces made of cut and
stacked turf, which looks very much like a brick wall.
Celtic Manor hosted this year’s Ryder Cup Matches between
the American Team of 12 professional golfers versus the
European Team of 12 European professional Golfers. Celtic
Manor is located in the town of Newport, Wales near the city
of Cardiff. While the course is not located on the ocean is it
near the ocean, and the weather will be influenced by the
sea-side location. Because of these sea-side weather
conditions, (wind, rain, and cold) it was important for the
competitors to play links golf shots and more specifically
hitting low shots that ran along the ground versus high shots
that are influenced by the wind. These shots are generally
referred to as knock-down shots.
The knock-down shot was an important shot to execute for
players in the Ryder Cup in order to win their matches.
Here is how to play a knock-down iron shot:
l Choose at least one more club for the distance.
l Choke down at least an inch on the grip.
l Play the back of the ball in the center in your stance
or slightly back of center.
l Start with hands ahead of the club face and de-loft the
face of the club.
l As you move your hands ahead, make sure the face of
the club does not open.
l Use a ¾ or more compact back-swing, but make a
weight-shift.
l You are not looking for a fast swing – you have plenty
of club- stay in balance. A slower swing speed will aid in
producing less spin and a lower ball flight.
l On the downswing allow the club to swing down and
keep your hands ahead of the ball.
l Feel like you keep the club low on the follow-through.
If you can allow for a hook spin, set-up with a closed club face
for an even lower trajectory ball flight and the ball will run.
This is a very practical shot to learn and is useful when
playing in windy conditions.
dan wickman is the director of instruction at
Tucson city golf. He enjoys helping his
students understand and improve their golf
game, short game and full-swing. dan
owned and operated Total golf instruction for
seven years (located in Scottsdale, palm
Springs and Las Vegas) and has been a pga
golf course manager at several golf clubs in
arizona and california. a 1981 graduate of
Salpointe catholic High School with a 1987 Ba
degree from the Uofa, dan was elected to
pga membership in 1990 and currently serves
on the Board of directors, Southern chapter
pga as Vice-president. dan has volunteered
for the Ricki Rarick golf program since 2004.
To contact dan call (520)940-3825 or email
signaturegolftucson@gmail.com
... a very practical shotto learn --- useful when
playing in windyconditions.
[INSTRUCTION]IMPROVE YOUR GAME
“ ”Links goLf By dan wickman, pga
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By GLEN GRIFFITH, pGa
Whether playing golf with your buddies or in events -
notice if you have a tendency or habit surrounding your
game that is not producing the results you want.
• Do you count your score as you play, always falling short of your goal?
• Does your round include 16 or 17 great holes and 1 or 2 disasters?
• Does your golf dictate your attitude and personality for the rest of the
day (and maybe even into the next)?
• Do you hear the same stories rolling around in your head from the
time you tee off until you finish your round (Here we go again, I’m
terrible, Why am I playing this game?….).
If any of these tendencies sound familiar, or you have a similar story the
repeats around your golf, you are not alone. The big question I often
hear is, how do I break the habit?
You have a choice around your approach to the game of golf. If you are
having great success and you are enjoying yourself, don’t change a thing!
If you are frustrated and want to change the approach, then make that
choice. GIVE UP YOUR UNSUCCESSFUL APPROACH TO YOUR GOLF.
This takes bravery. You must accept that there is no guarantee the new
approach you will use will work. Be open to any outcome, knowing that a
new approach MAY open new levels of success. If this is too challenging
at first, start with simple changes. Drive a different route to your golf
course, after every shot only say something positive, if you look at trouble
and get nervous – only look at the fairway or the green, if you count your
score as you play…don’t do it the entire round, etc… A simple change can
create a transformation that spirals into big breakthroughs. It can take
time, or happen quickly…so be prepared and patient.
When you hear those same stories starting up in your head, stop yourself
and talk differently. Thoughts are something you create and can control.
Breaking the habit can be challenging, but the rewards will be noticeable.
In September 2010, I won the Montana Open for the first time. I had
finished 2nd a record five times before that, and had nine Top 5 finishes
as well. I chose to approach the tournament differently this year. I was
always the underdog, always the guy who played well, but one player
edged me out by some way each year. The 2010 Montana Open
appeared to be going down that road again, as my closest competitor
eagled the par 4 15th hole by holing out from 168 yards, then birdying
two of the final three holes to force a playoff. My past approach was to
mumble to myself about how lucky somebody was, or “Here we go
again” would bounce around in my head. This year I just smiled and
honestly congratulated my competitor on his great shots and play. On
the second playoff hole, I made a birdie and won the event. In order for
that to happen, I had to be brave and try something different. The new
approach paid off.
Glen T. Griffith is the Director of Instruction & Coaching at Tucson Golf
Schools. Following Head Golf professional positions in arizona and
California, Glen created Tucson Golf Schools in 2004 with the approach
of simple, self coaching for clients of all ability levels. He was named
SCSWSpGa Teacher of the year in 2006 and has won SCSWSpGa player
of the year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Glen can be reached at
520.579.8548 or visit TucsonGolfSchools.org
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The VIeWSgolf club aT oro Valley
formerly Sun city Vistoso golf course --now open for public play.
by Jack Talmage
Like many golfers in Southern Az, I had
never played Sun City Vistoso, now
called “The Views”. In fact, of lot of
local golfers have never even heard of
it or have it confused with The Golf Club
at Vistoso, right around the corner. Those days,
however, are over. The Views just recently opened its
gem of a golf course to public play, having been strictly
private for the last couple of decades, and my guess is
that it will soon be on everyone’s must play list.
Surrounded by many of the newer and pricey desert
tracks in Marana/Oro Valley, the Views offers a more
traditional feel and at an affordable green fee. Just go
to GolfNow.com to look for daily rates.
Designed in the late 80’s by Greg Nash the course can
best be described as a shotmakers course…put it in the
right spot off the tee and on your approach and you can
score well. You start off with a couple of easy warm up
holes and then get your wakeup call
on the #3 par three, a short hole
where club selection is everything
depending on pin position and wind
direction. Tough green to read and
two putts are commendable.
Speaking of par three’s, The Views
collection of them is one of the best
around, highlighted by the signature
#7. Breathtaking views of the
Catalina Mountains from the elevated
tee box must be the inspiration for the new name, or
certainly one of them as great vistas are everywhere on
the course. The par fives, while generally shorter than
most can offer many players a good shot at birdie or
even better for the long hitters. Be careful however,
missed 2nd and 3rd shots can put you someplace you
don’t want to be or in one of the well manicured
bunkers. On that note I have to mention that the course
was in excellent shape on the day we played. No bare
spots anywhere, good fluffy rough and smooth greens…I
cant wait to see it during the season after overseeding!
If you are looking for someplace new to play, this old
course has got a lot to offer. Thank you to the members
and management of The Views for finally sharing their
course with the rest of us.
Jack Talmage is the general manager and Director of golf at riorico country club. he comes to the golf business from anextensive career in golf resort marketing and sales. his passion issharing the enjoyment of Southern arizona golf and he can bereached at (520)281-8567.
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THE BIG BREAKDOMINICAN REPUBLICWILL FEATURE 12PREVIOUS BIG BREAKCONTESTANTSRETURNING FOR THENEWEST SEASONPREMIERINGSEPTEMBER 29TH
© Photo by Mark Ashman, Golf Channel
Hopefully, you had an opportunity to watch our
local Tucson professional golfer Sara Brown
compete during the past couple months on the
Golf Channel’s “Big Break Sandals Resort.”
It was exciting to follow her from week to week.
The pressure and intensity that you could feel for
her and the fellow competitors was captivating.
The strong competitor that Sara is gave you the
sensation that she was going to pull it off and
win the whole thing.
Sara admits to being quite competitive growing
up here in Tucson contending against other local
junior golfers and winning tournaments at such
an early age. Sara’s brother Josh Brown was the
one who encouraged her to play golf at the age
of eight years old. Josh said, “She was hesitating
at first to play because golf was my thing. I
finally convinced her to start playing and being
the big brother I gave her a few swing tips to get
her started. She joined me in playing the Ricki
Rarick Junior Golf program and the next thing
you know; she loved the game and the
competition.”
What an unbelievable experience and confidence
builder for her personally and to her golf game,
to compete in the “Big Break Sandals Resort”.
Unfortunately, this fairy tale story did not end
the way we would like. Brown outlasted eight
eliminations and fell just short at the end,
finishing in third place. Josh says, “I am so
proud of her, but cannot believe she kept the
whole thing a secret and did not even tell her
brother how she finished up. I had to watch it
on the Golf Channel like everyone else.”
When being eliminated Sara said, “I know, I
cried, but I was caught up with emotion (I am
human you know) and I definitely wanted to win,
but hey… everything happens for a reason!” She
commented on the fact of being truly happy,
giving it her all and being ecstatic about finishing
in third.
“It was an unforgettable experience,” Sara says
“I can’t pin point one memorable moment
because there were so many. Between all the
guest appearances on the show and especially
the challenges was so much fun. So, whether
you got kicked off first or stayed the whole time,
why or how could you really complain we were in
the Bahamas!”
In competing against ten other great golfers
Sara said, “I proved to myself that I still have
what it takes to be out there competing each
week and even winning. I came away from the
Sandals experience with a renewed love of the
game! That was the only aspect missing from
my golf for a long time, and I found it again.
The most important thing for me was to love the
game, have fun with it, and that is what I did!”
Occasionally, in certain situations, not winning
can be one of the best things that could happen.
It appears too have been the case for Sara. She
evidently impressed the right people and was
invited back to compete in the upcoming Big
Break “Redemption in the Republic”.
To be selected for the next Big Break show was a
bit of a shock she admits. Since they would be
filming the new show before her first episode of
Sandals had even been aired. Sara said, “When
they called me at first I thought that I was in
trouble for saying or doing something I shouldn’t
have said or done about the Sandals show. I
told the producer, I swear I haven’t said a word
to anyone; he laughed and said no, I’m calling to
see if you want to be on the next Big Break. Of
course I jumped at the opportunity knowing how
much fun I had on the first show. It was
definitely a lot of fun telling my family that I had
to leave again for two weeks for the next Big
Break. I think they were just as excited as I was
if not more.”
The Big Break Dominican Republic will feature 12
previous Big Break contestants returning for the
newest season premiering September 29th, this
all-star cast comprised of the most captivating
and entertaining personalities like our Sara
Sara “No H” Brown
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six women competing as teams, with the
most valuable player of the winning team
to be crowned Big Break champion and
take home the largest prize in the series
history.
In looking forward to her golfing journey
ahead, she is still perusing her dream of
playing on the LPGA. Sara said, “I am
currently playing on the Duramed Futures
Tour and will be going over to Europe for
the Ladies European Tour.”
To pass on some words to encourage all
the junior golfers Sara says, “Have Fun! I
think having fun and loving what you’re
doing out there on the course is the most
important thing. Golf is just a game and a
score will not define you as a person but
your attitude will say it all… so go out there
have fun and shoot some good scores.”
We all have are little pet peeves in life and
one for Sara is the “No H” in her name.
Sara said, “When I was little everyone
would put an “H” on my name. I guess it
kind of became a pet peeve of mine, so I
would always say my name is SARA with
“No H” and it just kind of stuck.” In a
sense it has now become a positive way of
promoting herself in a unique way, as
professional golfer Sara “No H” Brown.
If you would like to follow Sara Brown and her
golf career go to: www.sarabrowngolf.com.
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Women’s GolfWe’re Celebrating
November is Women’s Golf Month in Arizona!
It matters not if you
are a beginner, a
seasoned player or a
championship competitor.
If you are a girl...you are welcome.
It is Women’s Golf Month in Arizona.
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AAsk any female golfer about her golf game, and she’s likely to
respond with an exuberant reply of how she became involved in the
sport. She’ll probably launch into a lengthy narrative about her
girlfriends that play, recall a fond memory, or even share how the
overall golf experience has impacted her life.
Only then will she mention her handicap.
It’s not that women do not take the game of golf seriously – quite
the contrary. The joy of hitting a good shot is certainly one of golf’s
great appeals – and women are sticklers for “the rules”. But, as
with everything else in life, the sexes are uniquely different and the
game of golf is no exception.
It is because of these unique differences that Arizona began
promoting November as Women’s Golf Month in Arizona. Women
golfers in Arizona deserve their own month – not only for
recognition of their participation and contribution to the game, but
also to further encourage other women to participate in the sport.
As fall arrives in Arizona, there is no better time to invite new
women golfers to get involved. Golf courses around the state are in
their finest shape and the weather is truly magnificent. Contrary to
their male counterparts, women golfers rank aesthetic appeal as
one of the highest priorities determining why, and where, they play.
With this knowledge in hand, the Arizona Women’s Golf Association
(AWGA) developed the Ambassador Program; a program designed
to introduce new women golfers to the game and keep them in the
game (see “Want to learn to Golf?” sidebar on page 41 for details).
The AWGA begins by establishing key relationships between the
women who play regularly at a specific golf course and the
PGA/LPGA Professional at that same course. Through this
relationship, the Golf Teaching Professional and the experienced
women golfers (Golf Ambassadors) work together to create an
environment where women with little or no experience can come
out and learn everything from how the game is played, to swing and
playing basics, and establish relationships within the golf
community that will help them feel more comfortable navigating the
golf course on their own.
The key to the success of the Ambassador Program is including
experienced women golfers, Ambassadors, in the lesson
environment. The AWGA has learned from experience that the
average new female golfer is much more likely to develop a strong
lasting interest in the game if she has a support network of other
women with whom to learn, practice, and play.
Although there is a social aspect involved in the game of golf for both
men and women; women clearly find social interaction to be an
important aspect of the overall game and are therefore more likely to
enjoy the experience, when supported by those of the same mindset.
Women clearly enjoy the game as much as men do, they simply
enjoy the experience for different reasons. League play and social
events appear to be far more important to the female golfer; along
with amenities, customer service, pro-shop merchandise and even
on-site restaurants menus.
Each level of golfer may profess to play for different reasons so we
talked with several of them each with varying degrees of
experience, to find out exactly why they play – and it is clearly
evident that golf is more than just a social event for many women,
it’s a way of life.
Top Amateur: Sheila DaguconWomen golfers come in all types. Sheila lives
and works in Sonoita, AZ. Great gal, great
player. Sheila is a member at Pueblo Del Sol
and a very fine competitive golfer, who loves
her Girl golf.
“I grew up in a golfing family where my Mom
taught my Dad how to play. Not the usual
husband trying to get his wife interested. I always enjoyed the
personal challenge of golf, but also the fun of being with friends all
day long on the golf course. The challenge is still there even
though I have enjoyed some success in the game. The friendships
and good times I experience as the result of golf remain a very big
part of my life, maybe even more so as I get older.”
Ambassador and beyond: Kelly LoebKelly plays golf at Tucson National and …
wherever else she happens to be! She is a
high quality tournament player who loves the
game of golf and her enthusiasm spreads to
any and all around her. She qualified for the
USGA Mid Amateur this year and has recently
won the Southern Oregon Golf Championship
in Medford, Oregon. Kelly has been a driving
force behind the Ambassador Programs in Southern Arizona for
three years. Ask anyone around her, she just glows when she
volunteers and helps others come out and love the game of golf.
Kelly also started a “Night on the Range” program for Ambassador
Graduates to continue the fun with other new golfers.
“The Ambassador Program brought me so much joy just watching
the ladies try so hard -- and they have the biggest smiles ever
when they start making improvements. [I enjoy] working with them
about keeping positive that they can do this!! Especially as they
start looking forward to future step 2 & step 3 classes. Then they
want to play more than 9 holes!!!! Some actually even bought new
clubs to keep that commitment going.”
22.8Percentage of
golfers in the USthat are women
5.5Pairs of golf shoes
on average inthe closets of
women golfers (Golf Digest May/10)
35Percentage of
Arizona Womengolfers who spend$2,500 to $5,000per year on golf.
17.6Percentage of
Arizona Womengolfers who spend$5,000 to $7,000per year on golf.
317Ladies clubs aroundthe state. (Includes
private, public,semi-private).
62(MPH) Average
driver swing speedof a lady golfer.
(96 MPH for a LPGAprofessional)
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New golfer: Rosie HumphriesRosie is a member at the Gallery
Golf Club in Marana, she plays
with friends and volunteers for
the AWGA during tournaments
and whenever else she can help.
“I initially started playing golf a
few years ago so I could spend time with my husband.
Then I recruited a girlfriend to play, on occasion, and
we slowly became more interested in the game and
trying to outdistance each other’s drives! At that time I
considered golf a fun way to spend part of my weekend
with friends or family. In 2009, after my husband and
I both retired, we joined a golf club and I’ve had the
opportunity to REALLY learn how to play golf & hit the
ball!!!! At the Gallery in Marana, I participate in our
ladies Association. All of our gals are very active and
supportive of “newbie” golfers. Many of our members
took me under their wing and taught me proper
etiquette, rules, strategy, and helpful tips to become a
better golfer. A few golf lessons here and there were
helpful as well. The Ladies Golf Professional at our club,
Kristie Fowler, was also influential in seeing I
participated in all the club tournaments ~ no matter
what my handicap. This year I’ve participated in
several tournaments, away and home, and I am very
confident in my golf game. Now, I can play against my
husband for money – sometimes I win, sometimes I
lose…Funny! – Like most guys, my husband looks to me
for rules because our ladies club hosts a rules seminar
once a year and ladies really care about that. Girls
always want to share with girlfriends. My girlfriend who
I used to hit balls with - I share everything I’m learning
with her – She recently went down to her local public
course and is establishing her handicap!”
LPGA/PGA Professional: Marvol BarnardMarvol Barnard is the Director of
Instruction at Haven Golf Course
in Green Valley, Ariz. In her
11th year of teaching golfers of
all ages and skill levels, she was
just named 2010 Central Section
Teacher of the Year for the LPGA
and also been nominated for the 2010 LPGA Nancy
Lopez Golf Achievement Award (TBA October 1).
Marvol is a proud member of both the PGA of America
and the LPGA, she is one of only 180 women
nationwide to be registered in both organizations.
I didn't take up golf until I turned 38, and only under
duress, after my husband decided "it would be fun" to
take a few golf lessons. I always thought golf was a
stupid, boring game before I actually tried it – but after
taking a lesson apiece, my husband decided he didn't
like golf, and I decided that I loved it! I passed the
Playing Ability Test for the LPGA on the first try, and
then a few years later, passed the Playing Ability Test
for the PGA on the first try also (Feats I am still amazed
by.) Now I teach golf and am fascinated by the
learning process, and believe that humans are amazing!
The Arizona Women’s Golf Association (AWGA) offers a specialized program every
fall, designed to introduce new women golfers to the game of golf. Choose from
participating courses and attend 6 consecutive weeks of training taught by AWGA
Ambassadors together with Golf Teaching Professionals from throughout Arizona.
l Lessons from a Pga/LPga golf teaching professional
l Learn how to hit a golf ball (full swing, chipping, pitching, sand shots, and putting)
l Learn tips to sharpen your skills for a better game
l Learning etiquettte of the game from awga ambassadors
l 1 hour sessions for 6 consecutive weeks
l awga ambassadors teach rules, etiquette, and course management
l Practice time and on course instruction and play
l 1 year awga recreational Membership
Participation fee is $195.00 - Fees may vary based upon selected courses
optional 9 holes of play with awga ambassadors
available in week 7 & 8 for an additional fee.
For more information contact: Arizona Women’s Golf Association
(602) 253-5655 l www.awga.org
Want To Learn to Golf?
Consider the 2010 AWGA Fall
Ambassador Program
What makes women golfers different?
“We really dig the lunch!”“Our golf tournaments have a theme.”
“We do not care how many times you hit the ball, just giddee up.”
“We putt everything out.”“We play by the rules.”
“We can talk about stuff AND play the game.”
“We make new friends while on the course.”
rosie humphries (Left)
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One of the distinctive characteristics about the game of golf is
that every golf course is unique. Unlike football, basketball,
baseball and other major sports, a golfer’s field changes with each
course, and more specifically with each set of tees. Every player
has a list of their favorite courses and another list they would like
to play at some point in their lives. There are countless top ten
ratings ranking the best, the most difficult and the most playable
golf courses. While these lists are subjective and great for
sparking debate there is only one system that accurately
quantifies the playability and difficulty of each course.
The USGA Course Rating
system is a mathematical
evaluation of a golf course’s
difficulty relative to both
scratch and bogey golfers.
The current system was
created by the USGA in the
1980s and implemented by
regional associations
beginning in 1987. While
the USGA oversees the
system, the work is
performed at the local
level. Members of the
AWGA and AGA volunteer
their time and expertise for
the benefit of all golfers
playing the 400+ golf
courses in Arizona.
Currently, there are over a
hundred trained and
certified Course Raters
working in this great state.
Regional golf associations focus a significant amount of time and
energy into ensuring the accuracy of the Course Rating and Slope
Rating on every course under the USGA umbrella. A large
percentage of the annual dues collected by golf associations all
over the world are used to train raters and perform the course
rating services. In addition to significant local training, regional
golf associations send these volunteers to annual training sessions
presented by the USGA. These seminars certify the skill of the
participants and guarantee the accuracy and consistency of the
system throughout the world.
Whether you are a new golfer, a low-handicapper who plays
competitively or a recreational golfer, everyone benefits from the
work of the Course Raters. While the system enables golfers of all
abilities to compete on an equitable basis, it also allows players to
track their game, set personal goals and establish expectations
before playing an unfamiliar course. Members of any of the 763
member clubs in Arizona contribute annually through dues to the
AWGA and AGA to the ongoing work of rating statewide courses
on a timely basis. Without this support, the USGA could not
function in its current capacity and the regional golf associations
could not continue to drive the efforts locally. Thanks to the
financial support of the AWGA and AGA and the countless
volunteer hours offered by its members, the USGA Course Rating
System continues to thrive to give golfers of all skill levels the
opportunity to enjoy a day on the course.
[WOMEN’S GOLF]AZ WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOC.
The Best Way to Evaluatethe Course You Are Playing
Course Ratings:
BY LOGAN ERICKSON
While the systemenable golfers of allabilities to compete
on an equitablebasis, it also allows
players to tracktheir game, set
personal goals andestablish
expectationsbefore playing anunfamiliar course
AWGA Course Raters participating in training put on by the USGA.
Logan Erickson is the Director of Membership Programs and Services for the AWGA.
His main focus is implementing the USGA Handicap System in the state of Arizona
which includes recruiting and training Course Raters. You can reach Logan
at Logan@awga.org or by calling (602) 253.5655.
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By BOB MARIANI
Anyone that enjoys swinging a club and
knocking that little white ball around must
realize by now that the golf industry is
having its challenges. You probably have
also realized that the fierce competition
among courses creates a benefit to you --
but may not be aware of all the new
opportunities available.
The obvious result of the current
environment in our industry is green fee
prices that are becoming more and more
competitive. Along with these price
reductions there are greater equipment and
clothing bargains in pro shops, sporting
good stores and online. The end result for
the casual bargain hunter is that golf is
becoming a much more affordable sport.
There’s likely very little I’ve told you up to
now that you didn’t already know, so let’s
venture into some other changes that are
taking place among golf courses/clubs that
are not (or at least may not be) all that well
known.
Active Adult Courses - Changing PolicyA significant transition that is taking place
is with golf clubs that are owned by active
adult (retirement) communities. The vast
majority, if not all of these courses, were
strictly private a few years ago -- only
allowing those who owned homes in the
community to play. This concept is quickly
changing which offers you, the golfer, a
wider range of golf and in most cases
affordable golf.
For example, over the past four years, Sun
City Vistoso Golf Course (now The Views
golf club of Oro Valley) has opened to the
public for annual passes; we recently
began posting tee-times on GolfNow.com
and also offer public tee-time booking
online and by phone. Many other excellent,
challenging, well designed courses within
active adult communities, are offering
similar opportunities where there were
none a few years ago. My advice is… if you
don’t check out these courses because you
think they are all boring, easy courses or
just not available to you, then you’re
missing out on some great deals and
challenging golf.
Not-So-Private Country Clubs?Another huge opportunity that has been
taking place over the past few years and
has truly expanded in the last year or so is
changes that private country clubs are
implementing. Although many of these clubs
continue to be called “private,” in fact it is
becoming more common for a wide range of
country clubs to allow limited public play at
competitive green fee prices. Additionally,
private clubs across the country are offering
excellent introductory membership
packages requiring little or nothing up front
and minimal monthly fees for a limited time.
Not only are the clubs offering these great
introductory membership but they are also
lowering regular membership initiation fees
and monthly minimums while in many cases
expanding the member benefits.
The information I’ve provided is somewhat
general in nature, but I hope it has given
you food for thought and you’ll take time to
look into opportunities out there. Whether
you’re an avid golfer now or you are
thinking about dedicating more time to this
great sport, this is an opportune time to
get on the bandwagon. It seems that the
popularity and circumstances surrounding
all sports flows in cycles. The fact is that
the challenges in the golf world at this
time, bring us to one main conclusion --
the golfer wins!
Bob began his professional career managing golf course operations and large scale communities in the San Diego area in 1980. During his 30 year career he managed golfcourses and communities in Southern and Central California until moving to the Phoenix area and is now serving as General Manager of the Views Golf Club and Sun City
Vistoso Community Association in Oro Valley, Arizona. His oversight of 7 golf courses ranging from private to semi-private during periods of varying economic conditions hasgiven Bob a wide depth of knowledge and experience in which to deal with the challenges in the golf industry. Mr. Mariani’s background includes a Bachelors Degree from
San Diego Sate University and Masters work at National University in San Diego. Bob has also has received several industry certifications and designations including aProfessional Community Association Manager designation (PCAM). He and his Wife Polly reside in the beautify Town of Oro Valley.
Golfers Are the Winners
the end result for the casualbargain hunter is that golf is
becoming a much moreaffordable sport.
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By JAcQUELInE mcABEE
After another long hot humid… (Typical)…. desert summer, we can
start to sense the subtle changes in the seasons. Not only do the
temps begin to drop but increased activity begins as seasonal
members return and the long forgotten “Snowbird” begins his trek
back to the Desert Southwest. With these welcome changes, the
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa has turned up the activity program with the
2nd Annual Tubac Golf Resort & Spa Golf School and a December
Junior Golf Fundraiser.
Improve Your Game in a World Class Setting.The 2nd annual Tubac Golf Resort & Spa Golf School is scheduled for
November 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The experienced instructors of the Tubac
Golf School will provide golfers of all levels and abilities the
opportunity to improve their understanding, knowledge, mechanics
and techniques in order to perform a better and more repeatable golf
swing. You will elevate your proficiency and enjoyment of the game as
you learn, practice and play in our World Class setting. The Golf
School fee includes three nights stay in a luxurious hacienda suite,
three days of instruction, video swing analysis, green fees, opening
night dinner, breakfasts, lunches, refreshments, golf tournament,
prizes and closing dinner with cocktails. There is also a commuter rate
for the golfer who wants to attend, but has other accommodations.
For complete details, contact Dennis Palmer, Director of Golf at
(520)398-3526 or email dpalmer@tubacgolfresort.com
Have Fun. Meet the Pros. Support Junior Golf.Tubac Golf Resort & Spa will host a Junior Golf
Benefit Tournament on December 11th. Festivities
will begin at 10:30 with a clinic featuring prior
PGA Tour Champions, LPGA Tour Champions and
current Champions Tour players. (Note: as of press
time the complete list of tour players attending is
not available. This information should be available
by early October.)
Following the clinic Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
will host a Bar-B-Q lunch with the
tournament proper beginning at 12:30
(Shotgun Start). Each team will
include one junior golfer, one
professional and three amateurs. Following play enjoy a dinner at
Dos Silos. Proceeds will go the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program.
We hope you will join the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa in supporting the
Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program. Call early, spaces will be limited.
For further information regarding the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf
Benefit Tournament please contact Dennis Palmer or Bill
Brooks at 520 398-2021.
By R. Scott thompSon
When we are involved in the game of Golf, it is very important to
start your stretching and body warm up motions at least 30 minutes
before hitting the driving range or that first tee box. There are many
things that motivate us; but whatever it is, it should be a comfortable
feeling to your body, so that your efforts keep you going. It will
contribute to a return of energy that you will enjoy, and you will also
see a difference in your scores.
If you want to bring fitness and golf together, or if you want to take
your fitness portion to a higher level, then it is time to get to the
showroom, or the gym. Get yourself current and start off with the
greatest research and technology the exercise equipment industry
has ever experienced.
State of the Art exercise machines available today provide the
smoothest workouts, have technology that enriches the workout
experience, and have exceptional service and warranties that can be
passed on to commercial facilities and personal consumers as well.
An example of a new and fresh machine is the AMT- Adaptive Motion
Trainer by Precor. This machine is a versatile, zero impact, user-
defined motion exercise product. It is a workout unlike any other,
every time you use it. During your workout, you have the ability to
control how you move and keep your body feeling good throughout
your workout. Having this unparalleled freedom of motion, the AMT
goes from 1) walking to running, 2) short strides to long, and 3)
climbing to lunging. You can also change the workout smoothly,
spontaneously and easily just by moving naturally.
Just as Elliptical
machines have
changed our exercise
experience in the last
10-15 years, I
strongly believe the
AMT will do the
same in the next
decade to come.
We have come a
long way from
the days of
riding stair
climbers,
cross country skiers,
etc, that were readily
available in the 80’s and 90’s.
Each year brings us new advances in clubs, shoes
and gear. The same goes for exercise equipment. Go
out there and see what is new in golf and fitness. Your health is
your wealth. You drive for show and putt for dough, now put the two
together and you can’t lose!
R. Scott thompson, pres/cEo of Arizona health in tucson, Az and
oversees both Dealerships with his partner Lamonte hunley, Vpres.
Scott had 20 years of private coaching for Strength &
conditioning for his clients in professional Sports, the movieIndustry, corporate Wellness & families. he retired from teaching in
2004 to give all his time to the growth of commercial & Residential
Exercise Room Design. Scott can be reached @ 520.790-5377;
scott@arizonahealth.com or visit www.arizonahealth.com
When You Move You Thrive
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa Offers Golf School and Ricki Rarick Fundraiser
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A dozen golf courses in Southern
Arizona participated in the Patriot
Golf Day over the labor-day
weekend. The efforts of just two
clubs, Ventana Canyon Golf &
Racquet Club and Tubac Golf
Resort alone raised over
$30,000.00.
PGA golf facilities nationwide
hosted events to benefit the “Folds
of Honor Foundation,” which
provide scholarships to the families
of military veterans disabled or
killed in action. Since 2007, more
than $5.3 million has been raised
through these efforts, supported by
The PGA of America and USGA.
The Santa Rita Golf Course in
Corona de Tucson was recently
purchased by The Challenge Golf
Group. Challenge Golf owns eight
additional courses in North
Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
“We are very pleased to come to a
state that loves golf and has the
beautiful weather to make golf a
yearlong activity,” said Harold
Palmer, General Manager for The
Challenge Golf Group.
Santa Rita Golf Course was built in
1976 and is located at 16461 S.
Houghton Road in Corona de
Tucson. “It’s a great location with
outstanding mountain views. It’s
higher, cooler and a great place to
play." Palmer concluded.
The Arizona women’s golf team
is off to a fast start this season with
a win in the Topy Cup in Tanagura,
Japan. Isabelle Boineau led the
women's team to victory and
captured the individual honors by
shooting a total 2-under par 72-70-
72=214. This is the team’s third
victory in past
four events, going
back to the end of
last season. In
addition, this was
the official debut
for Laura Ianello as the women’s
new head coach.
The Arizona men’s team finished
in sixth place and Tarquin
MacManus finished third
individually at 11-under par
shooting rounds of 68-65-72=205.
After seventeen attempts, Glen
Griffith accomplished one of his
main goals in life as a golf
professional, claiming title to the
Montana Open golf tournament.
The 1992 graduate of the
University of Montana said, “After
finishing runner-up five times, I
finally won it! What a relief!”
Griffith, who makes his home in
Tucson, began the day with a two-
stroke lead. Even though he had a
bogey free 4-under par 68 in the
final 18 holes of the 54 hole event,
this win was far from easy. Griffith
said, “The finishing holes were
crazy! My closest competitor, local
professional Josh Gold, eagled the
par 4 15th hole by holing out from
168 yards (from the wrong
fairway) for eagle. He then
proceeded to birdie the 16th, saved
par on the 17th and birdied the
18th hole to force a playoff.”
It started to appear that Griffith might
end up with the short end of the stick
again; however, he went on to birdie
the second playoff hole to win the
Championship. Griffith shot rounds of
68-67-68=203 at the par 72
Larchmont Golf Course in Missoula.
PGA professional Leo Calabro from
Performance Golf scored a hole-
in-one on 161 yard par 3 hole no. 6
during the Ritz-Carlton Southern
Chapter PGA Pro-Am. Brandon
Smith was low professional firing a
6-under par 66. Dave Simm the
Director of Instruction at Ventana
Canyon finished in second shooting
2-under par 70 followed by tie for
third with Brad Volker from
Heritage Highlands Golf Club and
Chris Dompier the Head
Professional at Skyline CC with a
pair of 71’s. Professional Brent
Lingel from Blanchard golf course
teamed up with his amateur
partners Jeff Brown, Amber
Coleman and Bob Austin shooting
team one gross and one net ball
score of 21-under par 123 to finish
in a tie for first place with
professional Chris Dompier and
partners Dan Racine, Steve Alley
and Hank Mickells. The low gross
amateur was Ken Riesgo firing a
2-under par 70.
The winner of the
“Play Golf Free
for a Year”
promotion
supporting the
Ricki Rarick
Junior golf program was Eric
Painter. The junior golfer who
sold the lucky winning ticket was
Shauny Tyson. The drawing was
held after the final round of the
Tournament of Champions
tournament at The Gallery Golf
Club. The winner received over 52
rounds of golf for two players on
some of the finest courses in
Southern Arizona.
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what’s his name “Johnson”BY ricK Price
how would you respond if your Pga club professional came up to
you after the last hole of the club championshi¬p and said, “it has
been brought to my attention that before you sign your scorecard
you are going to be penalized two strokes for a rule infraction. so,
don’t worry about the play-off you thought you were going to be in
for the championship.”
i would imagine most reactions would not be favorable and the
club professional would more than likely be looking for a new job --
since it was the club president who he had to penalize!
Let's look back and review what happen to the “almost” Pga
champion Dustin Johnson at whistling straits during sunday’s final
round. Johnson received a two-stroke penalty for grounding his
club in a hazard on the 18th hole. the question; was it truly a
hazard or was it a waste bunker, where you could ground your
club?
it was very clearly stated in the rule sheet that all bunkers would
be played as hazards. the players and caddies all have an
opportunity to receive a rule sheet prior to teeing off, plus it was
posted in the locker room all week. this should not have been a
surprise, for anyone completing the basic requirements as a
competitor; reading the rule sheet. it proves the point that you
had better understand any local rules of play, prior to teeing off.
however, when you mix in the magnitude of playing under a major
championship, it’s easy to understand how the pressure and
spectators around you could easily cause you to make a mistake.
in many tragic experiences like this, there always seems to be
something good that comes out of the incident. the first is the fact
that Johnson handled the situation with complete composure,
grace and class. it was a real testament of the type of person he is,
and the dignity of a professional. second, it’s an opportunity to
discuss how this could have all been avoided.
ultimately, it is the player’s responsibility to know the rules, and
any local rules, that may apply during the competition.
Furthermore, the player’s caddy is there to assist him in making
good decisions. in the stage of major championships, they play
with a rules official in every group, which the local rule should have
been brought to his attention prior to grounding the club.
where was the caddy at in discussing the lie and reminding the
player that he was in a bunker? the rules official David Price, “no
relation” handled the situation exactly as he should have in regard
to waiting until the player had completed the hole before
approaching him about the possible rules' infraction.
in my opinion, the player and caddy were not thinking clearly
under the circumstances. the penalty could have been avoided
with better communication between the two, as well as from Price
to Johnson regarding the spectators in the bunker. it should have
been confirmed with the player that he understood the local rule
regarding his lie, would have cleared up any questions prior to the
infraction happening.
with all that said, it’s an absolute shame what happened to the
Dustin Johnson, the Pga championship and the game of golf over
this ruling. You had to wonder how this would affect Johnson and
his game in the long run, especially after his collapse in the final
round of the us oPen earlier in the year. But it didn’t take Johnson
long to clear up any doubts by winning the Fed ex cup BMw
championship four weeks later. what a test of fortitude and a
mark of a true champion.
as time moves on we will most likely forget that Martin Kaymer
won the 2010 Pga championship beating Bubba watson in a three
hole play-off -- but we will probably always remember that what’s
his name “Johnson” lost the Pga championship for receiving a
two-stroke penalty on the last hole, for grounding his club in a so
called bunker.
After winning the raffle Painter
said, “I thought how lucky I was
for winning such a great prize.
Free golf for a year, boy my game
is going to get good.”
Painter commented, “I have been
playing golf about once a week. It
is great to go out weekly and take
a few friends to play free golf. I
seem to have friends coming out
of the woodwork now.”
The Junior
Golf
Association of
Arizona has
named Scott
McNevin as its
new Assistant Executive
Director. He will oversee the
daily operations of the
Association, including the
tournament department and all
introductory and developmental
junior golf programs. McNevin
most recently was the Director
of Rules and Competition for the
Arizona Golf Association.
McNevin had previously worked
with the American Junior Golf
Association as a tournament
director while overseeing over
15 national junior golf
tournaments and is a graduate
of the University of Oregon.
“Scotts experience with the
American Junior Golf Association
(AJGA) and as Director of Rules
and Competition for the Arizona
Golf Association is a perfect fit
for the Junior Golf Association of
Arizona”, said Tom Cunningham,
Executive Director.
The 5th Annual Oro Valley
Junior Golf Championship
sponsored by the Oro Valley
Optimist Club and held last
August, was a great success. The
event was run by the Southern
Arizona Junior Golf Association,
and played at the Oro Valley
Country Club where Club
members graciously approved the
event on their course.
“General Manager Mark Oswald
and PGA Professional Scott
Schultz were excellent to work
with and made everyone feel most
welcome,” shared Mike Wilson, a
coordinator of the event.
Congratulations to Trey Terry,
boys champion (148) and Morgan
Messick, girls champion (159).
The final results were as follows:
Boys: 36 hole score
Trey Terry 148
Austin Sverdrup 153
DJ Niichel 160
Thomas Olla 162
Gentry Hicks 163
Kevin Goldstein 163
Girls: 36 hole score
Morgan Messick (Playoff) 159
Jordan Carter 159
Kirsti Grau 164
Brianna Vogel 167
Tess Terry 170
A special thank you goes out to
Dick's Sporting Goods in Oro
Valley, for their generous
contribution to this event.
The winners of the 5th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship were; Girls Champion-Kirsti Grau,2010 Girls Champion-Morgan Messick, 2009 Boys Champion-Ian Patterson, 2010 Champion-Trey Terry
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[TEE TO GREEN]LOCAL NEWS (CONTINUED)
The LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Club of
Tucson hosted their third annual SUPER
GIRLS GOLF DAY Saturday September
18, 2010 at Randolph Golf Complex.
Guest instructors Don Pooley, Cristina
Baena and University of Arizona golfers
Alejandra Llaneza, Ashley Malaska,
and Brittany Benvenuta joined Tucson
Pros Ina Hale, JoAnne Lusk and Emily
Brown in assisting with instruction at
the golf skill stations. The girls were
really excited to have them there helping
with their golf.
The girls were divided into six groups
and rotated through the stations at 25
minute intervals. The stations were full
swing, chipping, putting, nutrition
instruction (with snack samples), zumba
instruction and a fun “do it yourself”
project – making lip gloss. A variety of
special gifts and prizes for the event
were donated by Lisa Frank.
The nutrition station displayed various
recommended snacks, fruit and water
that can be easily carried in a golf bag.
Volunteers explained about ingredients in
these foods and how to read the
nutrition facts on the labels. Everyone
got to select a snack before moving on to
the next station.
The zumba sessions were conducted by
Ms Fit Health Club instructors Karina
Bechtod and Donna Wilhem.
U of A pharmacist Dr. David Lee
provided all the necessary equipment
and supplies for making lip gloss with
sun block. He was assisted in this fun
project by his wife Judy, Sierra and
Savannah Vig.
Grandma Tony’s pizza party concluded
the morning’s event.
52 girls attended the event and it
appeared all of them enjoyed themselves
and had a good time thanks to the
supervision and attention of our
volunteers. Special thanks to Head
Professional Pam Drake for all her help
in making this special event happen.
The continued growth of the LPGA Girls
Golf Club is very encouraging and the
high level of enthusiasm from the girls is
exciting to see. It certainly re-enforces
our belief and commitment to the
program.
The Rio Rico Country Club was recently host
of the GolfNow.com Pro-Am Series. Rich Elias
golf professional from the Torres Blancas and
Canoa Ranch Golf club took home the
individual low honors shooting a blistering 6-
under par 66 on the par 72 Robert Trent Jones,
Sr. layout, finishing a distant four strokes
ahead of professional Glen Griffith’s 2-under
par70. In 3rd place shooting a 1-under par 71
was Rick Price and tying for 4th place was Jeff
Kern and Brandon Smith at even par 72.
The winning team of professional Glen Griffith
and amateurs Roberto Duran, George
Celaya, Joaquin Sosoya scored a team total
of 19-under par 125. In a tie for 2nd place
shooting a score of 18-under par 126 was
professional Brandon Smith, Bill Moore, Chris
Sabala, Jerry McGuffin and professional Rich
Elias, Jon Fitch, Joe Smith, Clay Steffey.
The Head Professional from Skyline CC, Chris
Dompier won the individual honors at the
Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
Pro-Am. Dompier managed the gusty winds
and finished at 3-under par 70. The local
assistant professional Justin Busbner from
Tucson National tied with Tim Bishop the
professional from San Ignacio with 1-under
par 72’s.
The team from I Know Wireless, Brian
Mitchell, Ted Doe, Brady Doe with
professional Rick Price won the team event
shooting 15-under par 129. In second place
professional Rich Elias with amateur partners
Rob Elias, Clay Steffey and Ken Wooward
with a total of 130 and finishing in third place.
The team score of 131, golf professional Don
Littrell of Skyline CC played with BJ
Workman, Chris Menza and Keaton Smith.
RICH ELIAS, Golf Professional
Torres Blancas Canoa Ranch Golf Club
CHRIS DOMPIER, Head Professional
Skyline Country Club
DON POOLEY, PGA Champions TOUR member and
Guest Instructor for Super Girls Golf Day
Fun Golf Facts:Early shepherds may have used their curved staffs to hit stones in
a simple game of "golf" as early as 2,000 years ago.
The first golf balls were made of thin leather stuffed with
feathers. Tightly-packed feathers made balls that flew the
farthest. Feather balls were used until 1848.
The youngest golfer to shoot a hole-in-one was Coby Orr, who
was five years old at the time. It happened in Littleton, Colorado,
in 1975.
Some older golfers try to match their age to their golf score. The
oldest golfer to "shoot his age" was a 103-year-old Canadian man.
Golf was too popular in Scotland in the 1400s--so it was made
illegal. Laws said Scotsmen had to practice archery every day so
they could defend their land. Instead, they were playing "golfe."
King James II outlawed the sport so that men would return to
practice with bows and arrows.
The first golf contest for women was held in 1895 on Long Island,
New York, although women had been playing for some time.
The dimples on the outside of a golf ball help the ball fly farther
and more accurately,
Many professional golfers are superstitious. Nancy Lopez never
uses a tee someone has discarded. Jack Nicklaus always plays
with three tees and three pennies in his pocket.
A North Carolina man, Lang Martin, once balanced seven golf
balls, one atop another, for a world record.
At least 20 people have scored two "holes-in-one" in a row.
Gene McCullagh
the Views golf club
september 15th, 2010
club: 23 degree hybrid
hole no. 7, 140 yards, par 3
Derek Radley
La Paloma country club
september 11th, 2010
club used: 3 wood
hole no. 3, 178 yards, par 3
Bob Howe
the Views golf club
september 6th, 2010
club used: 8 iron
hole no. 17, 133 yards, par 3
Brian Shinn
Dell urich golf course
august 29th, 2010
club used: 3 wood
hole no. 4, 277 yards, par 4
David Pashkow
La Paloma country club
august 20th, 2010
club used: 6 hYBriD
hole no. 4, 158 yards, par 3
Bob Davis
Dell urich golf course
august 18, 2010
club used: 6 iron
hole no. 2, 163 yards, par 3
John Edmondson
the gallery golf club -
north course
august 2nd, 2010
club used: 8 iron
hole no. 3, par 3
Nick Franks
Dell urich golf course
July 24th, 2010
club used: 9 iron
hole no. 17, 110 yards, par 3
Kevin Miniat
La Paloma country club
July 18, 2010
club used: 8 iron
hole no. 3, 166 yards, Par 3
Double eagle, or hole in one?it’s an ace on a Par 4!after 25 weeks sitting as leader of the Southern Arizona Tee Times
Hole In One Program with his 213 yard, par 3 ace on hole no. 2 at Dell
urich, Brian Adam has now been pushed into the number two slot by
(yet another Brian) also playing at Dell urich!
Brian Shinn, 24, of sierra Vista shot a stunning 213 yard, par 4 hole in
one on hole no. 4, at Dell urich reports Andrew Wack, assistant golf
Professional with Tucson City Golf. witnessed by Larry and ryan
hoscheidt and christian hoyt, Brian used a 3 wood to accomplish the
feat and assume leader position in the Program.
southern arizona tee times provides individuals in who make a hole-in-
one within southern arizona, with a bag tag and special certificate to
commemorate the achievement. we also recognize thier accomplishment
city-wide in the bi-monthly printed magazine, online at our website at
www.sattmag.com and through satt Digital to our email subscribers.
a successful hole-in-one must be reported by course management or a
Pga professional to qualify, and include a minimum of two witnesses. to
record a hole-in-one visit http://www.sattmag.com/hole_in_one.html.
congratulations to all of our hole in one Participants, including the
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By TOM DRAPER
These Exotic Irons integrate a forgiving game improvement
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player is sure to enjoy an additional ten years per club, easily.
The striking club design immediately instills confidence at the
address position. A slightly larger version of the award winning XCG
design, the XCG-3 features Tour Edge’s original Dual Density
Dampening System (3DS) and makes it even better by covering the
entire cavity with an ultra-light carbon and thermal plastic
elastomer (TPE). This new dampening system is lighter in weight,
enabling a thinner face design for improved feel and forgiveness
and longer shots.
The key to the 3DS system is the use of two different TPE inserts
with varying firmness. The system sits elegantly in the rear of the
cavity punctuating the classic design while delivering unrivaled feel.
The inserts are softer in the scoring irons (7-SW) to produce a more
responsive feel and greater spin. In the mid and long irons a denser
insert promotes greater rebound, added distance, and a firmer feel.
With the XCG-3, Exotics has delivered the best the game has to
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Tour edge is so
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scores. If the XCG-3 irons aren’t better than your
current irons and don’t improve your game the set
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comes with Tour Edge’s lifetime warranty. For more
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The New Exotics XCG3PerformS Like A cAvity BAck with the feeL of A BLAde
The Thumb Caddy is a training aide that helps
players improve their golf game by perfecting
the grip. The device is a comfortable, rubber-
coated plastic aid that is small enough to fit in
a pocket and is a must-have for any golfer
who wants a more accurate swing and a
secure grip. Easy to use, individuals simply
snap it on the grip, fit it to align properly, grip
the club and rip it down the fairway.
Designed for all ages and all levels of golf, the
Thumb Caddy is a simple solution to one of golf’s most
challenging facets, the grip. The first instruction given
to golfers is how to properly hold the club. Whether
you use the Vardon overlapping grip, ten finger baseball
grip, or interlocking grip, your hands connect you to the
club, a vital component of the golf swing. A right-
handed golfer simply rests his or her left thumb in the
cradle of the Thumb Caddy and swings away.
Thumb Caddy is used by a wide range of golf
participants. Teaching professionals use Thumb Caddy
in their lessons to reinforce a proper grip technique with
beginners and children. Low handicappers practice with
Thumb Caddy; Snap it, Fit it, Grip it, Rip it<<<
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>
Antigua is taking its high-performance collec-
tion in a new direction for Spring 2011. Tak-
ing its lead from the ever-evolving fashion
market Antigua moves forward with what the
company has coined “contemporary perform-
ance” and launches its Mosaic collection, one
of its 3 collection offerings for Spring '11.
There are several reasons why Antigua’s
Spring 2011 contemporary performance
men’s golf wear collection will prove to once
again be at the top of the fashion perform-
ance golf apparel market:
First, the collection utilizes its highly effective
DESERT DRY™ and new DESERT DRY™
XTRA-LITE moisture management perform-
ance fabrics with their soft textures and light-
weight athletic drape.
Next, Spring 2011 moves from active brights
and active wear styling, and replaces them
with a rich sophisticated, somewhat bolder
jewel-tone color palette, styled with clean up-
dated details and a mix of innovative textures
and patterns that were created with tradi-
tional taste, and presents it in an expanded
merchandised offering.
“The Spring 2011 Men’s collections are also
about contemporary performance,” adds
Sean Gregg, Antigua’s Director of Product
Development and Marketing. “We’ve moved
on from the active looks of Performance and
updated our direction toward sophisticated
styling, and richer color palettes instead of
the athletic brights that we had originally
done very successfully when Performance ap-
parel originally came to golf.”
“With the Mosaic Collection we’ve kept the
styling simple with traditional polo detailing.
We're offering updated fabrications built with
tonal hombre patterns, as engineered place-
ments and all over tonal stripes,” Gregg says.
“We also have subtle gingham inspired plaids
as over-scaled jacquards; tone-on-tone
matte and luster stripes that appear solid
with a pop of brightness; three-dimensional
textured jacquard fabrics that offer a sophis-
ticated design element while minimizing con-
tact with the body; and a water-resistant
hounds tooth check and solid blocked
outerwear piece, “Noble” that is as
fashionable as it is functional, tying
the group together. “The product fo-
cus is on combining fashion styling
with the trends of a contemporary
color palette and fuse them with the
function of performance fabrics”.
Highlights from the Men’s Spring
2011 Mosaic Collections include:
PERFORMANCE PIQUE: The DESERT DRY™
XTRA-LITE moisture management pique polo
is not your typical pique. The short sleeve polo
functions as a dress-up or dress down polo.
Unlike a cotton pique this DESERT DRY™
XTRA-LITE pique has a smooth consistent es-
thetic in its construction, wears well being util-
itarian in all climates on and off the course
and equally travels well wrinkle free to be the
ultimate wardrobe staple.
GRANDEUR: This DESERT DRY™ moisture
management short sleeve polo is contempo-
rary in it's ombre pattern and traditional in its
tone-on-tone color palette).
VISTA: The DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE mois-
ture management short sleeve polo offers a
sophisticated look in its tonal engineered lus-
ter accented ombre chest stripe.
NOBLE: The waterproof woven jacket fea-
tures a current contemporary yarn dye hounds
tooth check pattern that's been critically
seam-sealed to function against inclement
weather. It's toggle detailing at the neck and
bottom along with its Velcro cuff and zip pock-
ets add to its weather fighting function by ad-
justing for comfort and protection.
GRIT: DESERT DRY™ moisture management
with Spandex is a two-tone textured spherule
patterned jacquard. This short sleeve polo
adds function with interwoven
stretch Spandex, plus adds comfort with a 3D
structural construction that optimizes cooling
by minimizing body contact.
CHAMPION: The DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE
moisture management polo optically offers
the appeal of being both a solid and a stripe
by utilizing both dull and luster yarns in its
tonal interlock construction.
MOSAIC: This DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE
moisture management polo utilizes an over-
scaled plaid jacquard pattern set at an angle
for differentiation and softens it with a subtle
but deep tonal color palette.
EXECUTIVE VEST: This cotton blended full
zip textured flat back rib vest is styled with a
stand-up rib collar and accented with tonal
dyed to match woven insets at both the top
shoulder as well as the side pa+nels. With
the appeal and function of a sweater it's
equally utilitarian with the addition of mesh
lined welt hip pockets.
Antigua – Men’s fashions for Spring 2011
the Thumb Caddy to build proper muscle
memory for a perfect draw or fade and then
slip it off their grip to play a competitive
round.
Recreational golfers can put one on all of their
clubs and use it as a full time playing aid. The
end result is the same: with the proper grip
you will take strokes off your game.
The Thumb Caddy fits on the shaft of any club
and can be used by both right- and left-
handed players. Simply clip the training aid
onto the thinnest part of the shaft with the
arrow on the back pointing to the club head.
Using both thumbs, spread it open and slide it
up on the grip, aligning its center with the club
face for perfectly straight shots.
The Thumb Caddy is available as a single
unit for $7.99, or it can be purchased in a
package of three accompanied by an
instructional DVD for $19.95. To purchase,
visit the company’s website at
www.thumbcaddy.net or call (781)-828-7747
for a dealer near you.
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It was the luckiest day of Nancy
Standhope’s life.
A few hundred here and there playing
poker at Casino Del Sol and then – BAM!
– all of a sudden she was $20,000 richer.
“It was amazing,’’ said Standhope, who
came away as the big winner in Del Sol’s
$1 million End Game Promotion at the
AVA Amphitheater in front of 1,500
people on Memorial Day.
In fact, it was almost destiny-like.
Standhope was part of the audience –
and not part of the original 104 players –
getting plucked out of the audience. She
eventually picked the winning number for
the big prize. Coincidentally, her
husband, Ray, was picked right after her
and won close to $500 in free play.
“I just happened to pick a lucky number,’’
she said. “They gave me $250 just to
walk up on the stage (after being
picked). I was happy with what I had
won. But then I picked No. 26 and that
was the winner.’’
It was a surprise to her.
“The girl next to me nudged me to
say I won and I was like I didn’t even
know where I was. Confetti came
down and everything,’’ she said,
laughing. “It was amazing and fun.’’
As it should be, according to Casino
Del Sol CEO Wendell Long.
“For a first time event we could not
be more excited with the way things
turned out,’’ Long said. “Over 150
people winning prizes ranging from
$50 to $20,000, not to mention that
someone had a real chance to win a
million dollars! For many of our
guests this was the first time being a
part of a professionally produced
game show, so it was extra special
being able to provide that experience
for them. We strive to always provide
the best experience for our guests,
and this spectacle was just another
example of how we are doing just
that.’’
That’s how it was all summer at Casino
Del Sol. Big winners were everywhere
the summer of 2010 at Del Sol, Southern
Arizona’s premier place to play and for
viewing top entertainment.
Karen Chappell won a 2010 Acura TSX in
the middle of the summer-long Million
Dollar Wheel promotion, deciding she
wanted the cash and not the car.
“I’ve won things before but nothing like
this,’’ Karen said. “It was exciting. I
didn’t think I’d win when I went down
there to the casino. I didn’t think I had
won but the people said I did when the
key turned and lock fell. In the end, all
the officials started talking to me but it
was like I was stunned. I couldn’t tell you
what they said. … I like playing there.
I’ve been going there since it opened.’’
Many have and continue to do so. One
was Daniel Carranza., who won one
million points on a spin of a wheel.
“I had just left the casino and went to
Casino of the Sun,’’ Carranza said. “They
called me to come in so I hurried back
and was able to spin the wheel. It landed
on the million credits. It was amazing. I
had never won anything before. I was
very surprised. I like going to the casino.
That day, I just felt real lucky.’’
All summer – rain or shine - Club Sol
members have been able to win daily
and weekly prizes for their chance at
more than $1million with a swipe of their
club card.
Contestants were chosen, all summer
long, to spin the prize wheel which had
prizes ranging from $100 to one million
points. All winners of the weekly
drawing from July 12 to Sept. 6 were
eligible to participate in the End-Game
Promotion where $1 million was up for
grabs at AVA.
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally
recognized tribe with over 17,000
enrolled members. The reservation is
located in southwest metropolitan
Tucson. The Tribe owns and operates
two casinos: Casino of the Sun and
Casino Del Sol. Non-gaming enterprises
include the Anselmo Valencia
Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air
concert venue, and the Del Sol
Marketplace, which includes a gas station
and car wash, convenience store, and
smoke shop. It is also the future home to
Sol Casino’s Hotel and Convention
Center, a 215-room, 161,000-square-foot
facility that includes and meeting and
convention center. For more information,
visit www.solcasinos.com.
Sol Casino’s Summer of FunHas Plenty of Big Winners
Nancy Standhope; pulled from the audience and won $20K.
Daniel Carranza; one spins for one million points.
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24 l ARIZONA NATL. GC9777 e. sabino greens Dr.tucson, az Phone 520.749.3636 Par 71, Yardage 6776
08 l CROOKED TREE GC @ARTHUR PACK REG. PARK.9101 n. thornydaletucson, azPhone 520.744.3322 Par 72, Yardage: 6887
29 p DAVIS MONTHAN3965 s. craycroft rd.tucson, azPhone 520.228.3734Par 72, Yardage 6611
31 l del LAGO GC14155 e. Via rancho del Lago,Vail, azPhone 520.647.1100Par 72, Yardage 7206
33 l DELL URICH GC600 south alvernon waytucson, azPhone 520.791.4161Par 70, Yardage 6633
27 l DORADO GC6601 e. speedway Blvd.tucson, azPhone 520.885.6751Par 62, Yardage 3900
10 l EL CONQUISTADORGOLF RESORT10555 n. La canada Dr.oro Valley, azPhone 520.544.1800Par 71, Yardage 6801
conquistador coursePar 72, Yardage 6713
canada course
35 l EL RIO MUNICIPAL GC1400 w. speedway Blvd.tucson, azPhone 520.791.4229Par 70, Yardage 6418
25 l FORTY-NINER CC12000 e. tanque Verde rd. tucson, azPhone 520.749.4212Par 72, Yardage 6630
30 l FRED ENKE GC8251 e. irvington rd.tucson, azPhone 520.791.2539Par 72, Yardage 6567
05 p THE GALLERY GC14000 n. Dove Mountain Blvd.Marana, azPhone 520.744.2555Par 72, Yardage 7435
north coursePar 72, Yardage 7315
south course
11 l GOLF CLUB @ VISTOSO955 w. Vistoso highlands Dr.tucson, azPhone: 520.797.9900Par 72, Yardage 6932
06 l HERITAGE HIGHLANDS4949 w. heritage club Blvd.Marana, azPhone 520.579.7000Par 72, Yardage 6904
21 l LA PALOMA CC3660 e. sunrise Dr.tucson, azPhone 520.299.1500Par 72, Yardage 7088
15 l MOUNTAIN VIEW GC38691 s. Mountain View Blvd. tucson, azPhone 520.818.1100Par 72, Yardage 6728
09 l OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL GR2727 w. club Dr.tucson, azPhone 520.575.7540Par 72, Yardage 7262
catalina coursePar 70, Yardage 6418
sonoran course
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20 l QUAIL CANYON GC5910 n. oracle rd.tucson, azPhone 520.887.6161Par 54, Yardage 2311
07 l QUARRY PINES GOLF CLUB8480 n. continental Links Dr.Marana, azPhone 520.744.7443Par 71, Yardage 6300
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tortolita course Par 36 Yardage 3897
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22 p SKYLINE CC5200 e. st. andrews Dr.tucson, azPhone 520.299.0464Par 71, Yardage 6123
36 l STARR PASS GC3645 w. starr Pass Blvd.tucson, azPhone 520.670.0400Par 72, Yardage 7008
12 p THE STONE CANYON CLUB14200 n. hohokam Village Pl.tucson, azPhone 520.219.1500Par 72, Yardage 7307
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18 p ORO VALLEY CC300 w. greenock Dr.oro Valley, az.Phone 520.297.1121Par 72, Yardage 6964
23 p VENTANA CANYON6200 n. clubhouse Ln.tucson, az Phone 520.577.4015Par 72, Yardage 6907-
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45 l CANOA RANCH GC5800 s. camino del solgreen Valley, azPhone 520.393.1966 Par 70, Yardage 6549
39 l HAVEN GC110 n. abrego Dr.green Valley, azPhone 520.625.4281Par 72, Yardage 6905
40 l QUAIL CREEK CC2010 n. Quail crossing Blvd.green Valley, azPhone 520.393.5802Par 72, Yardage 7005
44 l SAN IGNACIO GC4201 s. camino Del solgreen Valley, azPhone 520.648.3468Par 71, Yardage 6704
41 l TORRES BLANCAS GOLF CLUB3233 s. abrego Dr.green Valley, azPhone 520.625.5200 Par 72, Yardage 6978
38 p COUNTRY CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY77 e. Paseo de golfgreen Valley, azPhone 520.625.8831Par 72, Yardage 6281
42 p DESERT HILLS GC2500 s. circulo de las Lomasgreen Valley, azPhone 520.625.5090Par 72, Yardage 6464
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53 l SIERRA VISTAPUEBLO del SOL CC2770 st. andrews Dr.sierra Vista, azPhone 520.378.6444Par 72, Yardage 7074
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49 l KINO SPRINGS GC187 Kino springs Dr.nogales, azPhone 520.287.8701Par 71, Yardage 6500
48 l PALO DURO CREEK GC2690 n. country club Dr.Phone: 1.877.752.9732nogales, azPar 72, Yardage 7000
BENSON/NACO
51 l TURQUOISE HILLS GOLF CENTER800 e. country club Dr.Benson, azPhone 520.586.2585Par 58, Yardage 3004
54 l TURQUOISE VALLEY1794 w. newell st.naco, azPhone 520.432.3091Par 72, Yardage 6778
50 l SAN PEDRO GC926 n. Madison st.Benson, azPhone 520.586.7888Par 72, Yardage 7313
CASA GRANDE / ELOY
01 l CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL GC 2121 n. thornton rd.casa grande, azPhone 520.836.9216 Par 72, Yardage 6353
02 l FRANCISCO GRANDERESORT GC26000 gila Bend highwaycasa grande, azPhone: 1.800.237.4238Par 72, Yardage 7545
03 l MISSION ROYALE GC11 Mission royale Pkw.casa grande, azPhone 520.876.5335Par 72, Yardage 6700
04 l GRANDE VALLEY GC 1505 south toltec rd.grande Valley, azPhone 520.466.7734Par 72, Yardage 7183
FLORENCE
55 l POSTON BUTTE GC6100 w. Merrill ranch Pkw.Florence, azPhone 520.723.1880Par 72, Yardage 7282
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