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2016Northern California Golf Association

ANNUAL REPORT

December 9, 2016

Report of the President

Northern California Golf Association Annual Report 2

I began my term as NCGA President with high hopes and expectations; and 2016 turned out to be a special year. In the Spring, the NCGA’s highly successful Youth on Course program announced a partnership with The First Tee chapters as part of its national expansion. Youth on Course membership is nearly 19,000 strong with program roots in 12 regions across the U.S. We are extremely proud of what the YOC team has accomplished under the guidance of YOC Executive Director Adam Heieck and YOC Board President Bill Hammonds. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that we’re helping these young people. They’re not just golfers. They’re talented individuals poised to become our next generation of great leaders. Always striving to fulfill our mission statement of promoting and supporting the game we all love, the NCGA tested new programming that will be expanded next year. This included several Saturday single-day net competitions, NCGA travel and NCGA PLAY! The latter offers shorter, faster and more affordable golf for players of all calibers (and most importantly is fun). In September, we again had the privilege of co-hosting the annual Champions Tour First Tee Open at our own Poppy Hills Golf Course. The event is not just a thrill for the participating juniors, but also the pros. As part of First Tee Open week, the NCGA held its annual Hall of Fame Night. Those inducted into the 2016 Class were former amateur legend Charles Seaver, women’s golf pioneer Helen Lengfeld, The First Tee CEO Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. and eight-time major champion Tom Watson. We’re proud to honor their contributions to the game and their legacies. Other great news was our growth as an association. Things went so well in 2016, in fact, that the NCGA won the USGA Award for Large Association Growth. This year marked our first increase in membership in 15 years and we’re honored of this achievement. All NCGA members should feel proud to be part of a community of 147,000 fellow golfers, our highest since 2012. In celebration of these milestones and in appreciation of our members, there will be no dues increase for 2017. On the course, we crowned our first NCGA Women’s Player of the Year (Sabrina Iqbal) and Senior Women’s Player of the Year (Lynne Cowan). Shintaro Ban (Player of the Year), Dale Bouguennec (Senior POY) and Gary Vanier (Super Senior POY) were equally as deserving of their awards. Finally, we’ve been pleased by the collaboration across the golf industry to support the game. We realize that to grow and sustain success, we must develop close working relationships with other entities. Over this past year, we’ve taken steps to further our bonds with the USGA, The First Tee, the Pebble Beach Company, the NCPGA, the three women’s golf associations in Northern California and with our cousins down south, the SCGA.

As usual, it all would not have been possible without the service of the NCGA Board of Directors and the NCGA staff led by Executive Director Joe Huston. Their tireless efforts and dedication to our members are greatly appreciated.

I’m grateful for my turn at the helm and can leave knowing everything is in good hands with incoming 2017 President Pat Quinn. Thanks again, see you on the golf course.

Sincerely,

John Ronca, NCGA President 2016

Secretary, Northern California Golf Association NCGA Nominating Committee Oct. 13, 2016

In accordance with the NCGA bylaws, Article V, Section 3 – Election of Directors; Nominations;

Eligibility – the Committee selects the following ticket of directors for the year 2017 to be voted on at

the Annual Meeting on December 9, 2016:

First year of two-year term: Edward J. Quinn, Jr. – North Ridge CC, region I Jay B. Silverberg – Foxtail Men’s Club, region I

Second year of two-year term: Raymond M. Coates – California GC, region II Terry L. Fitzwater – Old Greenwood GC, region I Scott W. Gebhardt – Quail Lodge GC, region III New one-year term:

Stacey Baba – EWGA San Francisco Bay Area, At large Thomas E. Bone – North Ridge CC, region I

John A. Dodsworth – Palo Alto Hills region II Gary Fox - Spring Creek GCC, region IIIRobert J. Goldstein – Sequoyah CC, region IISamuel A. Gross – The Bridges GC, region II Susan S. Morse – The Olympic Club, region II David L. Pearson – Visalia CC, region III

Patrick N. Quinn – San Jose CC, region II Gail A. Rogers – Pasatiempo GC, region II John A. Ronca – San Luis Obispo CC, region III Michael W. Weeks – Dairy Creek GC, region III Richard M. Wise – Granite Bay GC, region I

The Nominating Committee has previously nominated the following officers: President – Patrick N. Quinn Vice President – Thomas E. Bone Secretary-Treasurer – Gail A. Rogers Immediate Past President – John A. Ronca Respectfully Submitted

Lee Gidney, Chairman

2016 NCGA NOMINATING COMMITTEE Lee Gidney, Chairman John Ronca, Vice Chairman Tom Bone Pat Quinn Mike Weeks Paul Yost Joe Huston, Executive Director

Report of the Nominating Committee



The Operations Department encompasses Rules and Competitions, The Junior Tour of Northern

California, Member Trips, Outings, Single Day Competitions and eClub events.

The Rules and Competitions offers the most extensive and diversified state/regional tournament program

in the country, with nearly 550 tournament days in 2016. On a daily basis, the department continues to

provide NCGA members the opportunity to enjoy the tournament experience at an affordable price on

championship golf courses throughout the region. The department conducted more than 25 qualifying

events for USGA championships in addition to NCGA and The California Amateur. It also provide

education services to benefit member clubs, individual members, volunteers and employees to support

and promote the game of golf.

The Junior Tour of Norther California in partnership with the NCPGA, provided 28 championships for its

more than 800 members in 2016. The JTNC staff also conducted the boys and girls Northern California

High School Championships. Sabrina Iqbal captured her second girls Junior Tour Player of the Year and

Thomas Hutchison was named the boys Junior Tour Player of the year.

The NCGA hosted over 165 members on trips to Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst and Ireland in 2016. The

department also conducted five Single Day Competitions, 15 Member Outings and over 30 days of

competitions for eClub members.

Valencia Country Club hosted the 105th California Amateur Championship. Shintaro Ban of San Jose

(Junior at UNLV) captured the title one year after his older brother, Shintaro, accomplished the same feat.

The NCGA Team retained the Hanna/Wehrmann Cup for the eleventh straight year over the NCPGA.

The NCGA’s Team of Dale Bouguennec, Randy Haag and Casey Boyns won the Senior Cup at this year’s

California Senior Amateur Championship held at Lake Merced Golf Club.

Shintaro Ban captured Player of the Year honors, Dale Bouguennec won the senior title, Gary Vanier won

the Super Senior, Sabrina Iqbal won the inaugural Women’s Player of the Year, and Lynne Cowan

captured the Women’s Senior Player of the Year. Andrew Buchanan from Los Altos GCC and his

teammate from SMU captured the USGA Four-Ball Championship at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, NY.

The department also:

Conducted five Rules of Golf Seminars and four On-Course Rules Seminars for 400+ attendees Presented workshops to member clubs, special interest groups and golf teams for 700+ attendees Recognized Karl Rodefer as Tournament Official of the Year Coordinated with allied associations in the administration of tournaments including the NCAA, PGA,

CWAC, CSGA and SCGANC

Operations

Ryan Gregg, Senior Director


Communications

Richard J. Cerame, Director

The course rating and handicapping department provides the best USGA-authorized handicap service and support available, and ensures efficient, consistent course ratings. Department highlights include:

Performed 70 course ratings

Completed 66 course measurement visits utilizing GPS-technology Conducted 77 club visitations to upgrade computer hardware and educate club officials Captured top honors at the USGA West Coast Course Ratings Calibration Seminar

Recognized Tom Huckaby as Course Rater of the Year

Course Rating and Handicapping

The communications department advances the desired image of the NCGA, Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge and Youth on Course, while increasing overall awareness of the Association and member engagement. The department interacts with golfers in the region via NCGA Golf, the official publication of the Association, digital communication vehicles, as well as through community outreach, industry-related events and through social media. Department highlights include:

Published an award-winning quarterly magazine, featuring some of the best golf writers in the region Signed a publishing partnership with PGA Magazine that will be launch with the Winter edition of 2017

Conceptualized a redesign of the NCGA website, which will debut in the beginning of 2017 Supported all other Association departments in the creation of editorial and marketing collateral Created four new communications vehicles to streamline messaging starting in early 2017 Partnered with the U.S. Women’s Open, Safeway Open, AT&T Pro-Am and the Ellie Mae Classic to help create awareness for each event and offer NCGA members exclusive ticket offers

Jim Cowan, Director

Marketing & Innovation


The newly formed marketing and innovation department oversees the overall NCGA branding, marketing, and development of new programming to enhance current member experiences as well as attract new members. The team develops and executes the marketing strategy and plans for the NCGA, as well as assists Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge, and coordinates with Youth on Course.

Media vehicles include direct mail, email, social media, our NCGA website, print ads, and on-site materials to drive membership, NCGA brand/benefit awareness, and revenue for PHI and YOC growth.The team also conducts member/non-member research to continually monitor effectiveness as well as in the creation of new programs for testing.

Highlights Include: Google AdWords campaign for membership drive and brand awareness New NCGA programming: NCGA PLAY! (lead market in Sacramento from August to October)

New landing pages on NCGA website and full website re-design program kick-off New membership ad in NCGA Golf and 2017 renewal campaign Brand equity next generation initiative to improve the perception of the NCGA among non-members, reframe the breadth of benefits and improve value to current members, ensure all NCGA employees, Board members and volunteers deliver a common voice in all NCGA engagements

Cheryl Games, Manager

Rick Rangel, DirectorThe membership department has one of the nation’s most robust member benefit platforms of all state and regional golf associations. The membership team has established itself as the trusted resource for the Northern California golf community. Program development, operations and customer service efforts are designed to ensure membership growth and bolster retention.

Department Highlights:

2016 was a watershed year for Membership. After 15 years of decline, 2016 delivered a growth of more than 2,074 members. The total membership of 147,400 is our largest since 2012. This led to the USGA recognizing the NCGA with the Large Association Growth Award for 2016!

Membership Initiatives: Lapsed member campaign - Round I and II (May and August)

Club compliance program Associate club rep days

Exclusive NCGA member access to Giants games Haggin Oaks Golf Exposition Facilities outreach/research

MembershipMembership

Youth on Course


Membership

Adam Heieck, Executive Director

Youth on Course provides youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Now in its 10th year of operation, Youth on Course is expanding nationally, so youth across the country have access to affordable golf.

Organizational highlights include:

Subsidized 70,000+ rounds of golf at 166 participating facilities in Northern California Continued expansion of subsidized round programs, which now operates in 12 states, with 353 courses and nearly 20,000 members participating Provided 44 paid high school internships at 19 NCGA member clubs Trained more than 100 YOC Caddie Academy participants who completed more than 700 loops at 7 NCGA member clubs Awarded 31 college scholarships, totaling $244,000 Provided opportunities for hundreds of youth to attend golf camps, PGA and LPGA Tour championships and leadership training events Offered financial aid for families who enter their children in Junior Tour of Northern California events

Poppy Holding


Membership

Brad Shupe, General ManagerPoppy Holding is the management corporation of Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach and Poppy Ridge in Livermore.

Poppy Hills It has been over 2 years since the grand reopening of the new Poppy Hills. Water savings and improved playability were the focus of the work and it’s exciting to see the success.

The big issue in golf continues to be water, and our progressive renovation seemed to be the template for future design and operational procedures. We were thrilled to host educational workshops and meetings for the USGA, NGCOA, and GCSAA to share our practices and strategic results. In fact, Poppy Hills is leading sustainability solutions for the industry, and water usage is down 25%.

The Champions Tour made its annual visit with the Nature Valley First Tee Open and attracted some great new names, including Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer and John Daly. All participants were very complimentary of the course and conditioning. We look forward to welcoming Pure Insurance as the new title sponsor in 2017.

Our support of Youth on Course expanded in 2016 with an expanded caddy program. A total of 657 loops were made by YOC caddies this summer generating almost $33,000 in scholarships. In addition to these scholarships, staff and patrons funded two $4,000 and one $20,000 scholarships. We also hosted almost 1,200 rounds of junior golf at $5 while offering complimentary practice facilities for all YOC members.

The NCGA membership really noticed the maturity of the new course and seemed to truly enjoy the experience, either as part of 60+ NCGA competitive events, the 220+ club events or just a foursome with friends. Nearly 40,000 of the 45,000 rounds played are by NCGA members and the total discounts earned through NCGA membership exceed $1,500,000. It is also interesting to note the average member is driving almost two hours, making Poppy Hills a true home course for all NCGA members, not just those in the Monterey area.

Poppy Holding


Membership

Poppy Ridge This year was another great year at Poppy Ridge. Rounds have remained close to level with the previous year while golf revenues have risen slightly due to improved check-in procedures and reduction in 3rd party reservation services. Poppy Ridge continues to offer NCGA members one of the best golf values in Northern California.

As mandated by the state, we were under a 25% mandatory irrigation water reduction. We were able to reduce our irrigation by 29% by again not filling on course water features and not irrigating non-play areas. Playing conditions did not suffer as the course continues to be one of the best conditioned courses in the local area.

The Poppy Holding Board continues to invest in Poppy Ridge and the golf course and facilities continue to improve. Projects and Extra Focus in 2016 included:

Adding two full-time greens keepers to the golf course maintenance staff. This is the second year in a row we have added to our course maintenance budget Converting the driving range landing area to Bermuda grass to improve aesthetics and to save water in future years. Landscaped front of clubhouse, eliminating overgrown vegetation and replacing with drought resistant and appealing plants. Painting exterior of most of the clubhouse and replacing outside furniture.

As always, a large focus has been on balancing nontraditional F&B business with the golf experience. As the clubhouse continues to be utilized as a banquet and wedding venue, our procedures and processes have improved to provide our NCGA members with the best experience possible while utilizing the building to maximize revenues.


2016 Players of the Year

NCGA Player of the Year

Shintaro Ban GC at Boulder Ridge 1,475

Nick Moore Bayonet/Blackhorse GC 1,457

Matt Cohn E-Club San Francisco 1,286

Robby Salomon Bayonet/Blackhorse GC 1,035

Zachary Solomon Whitney Oaks GC 1,035

Eddy Lai YOC South Bay 923

Bryan Baumgarten Granite Bay GC 820

Thomas Hutchison YOC Santa Teresa 682

Juan Gonzalez Morgan Creek GC 676

Kevin Velo E-Club South Bay 658

NCGA Senior Player of the Year

Dale Bouguennec Contra Costa CC 2,411

Randy Haag The Olympic Club 2,360

Steve Wilson Roddy Ranch GC 1,640

Casey Boyns Nicklaus Club-Monterey 1,546

Mark Morgan Serrano CC 1,346

Scott Anderson Roddy Ranch GC 1,136

Jim Knoll Rooster Run GC 1,083

Dean Prince Butte Creek GC 1,076

Gary Vanier The Olympic Club 971

Mitch Harrison Woodbridge G&CC 963

Junior Tour of Northern Calif. Boys Player of the Year

Thomas Hutchison San Jose 2,518

Ryan Grauman Alamo 2,103

Joshua McCarthy Danville 1,991

Ahmed Ali Palo Alto 1,922

Peter Kuest Fresno 1,785

Ashkaan Hakim San Ramon 1,446

Jeremy Villafuerte Newark 1,400

Brendan Hy San Ramon 1,382

Finigan Tilly San Carlos 1,195

Ryan Burnett Lafayette 1,158

Junior Tour of Northern Calif. Girls Player of the Year

Sabrina Iqbal San Jose 5,003

Yoonhee Kim San Ramon 3,924

Yealimi Noh Concord 2,565

Amanjoty Sangha San Mateo 1,859

Emilee Hoffman Folsom 1,600

Kiran Sangha San Mateo 1,563

Belinda Hu San Ramon 1,309

Angela Liu San Jose 1,220

Bibilani Liu Cupertino 1,208

Angela Bagasbas Danville 1,118

Shintaro Ban Dale Bouguennec Thomas Hutchison Sabrina Iqbal


Membership

Membership2016 Players of the Year

NCGA Women’s Player of the Year

Sabrina Iqbal YOC Santa Teresa 1,323

Camille Orito E-Club Fresno 815

Monica Matsubara Poppy Hills Club 690

Emily Laskin Valley Hi CC 681

Hannah O'Sullivan The Olympic Club 650

Yoonhee Kim Crow Canyon CC 555

Samantha Hutchison Club at Santa Teresa GC 495

Jessica Luo Pruneridge GC 490

Lynne Cowan Sierra View CC 470

Lucy Li YOC TGA GC 460

Sage Palavivatana E-Club Sacramento 460

NCGA Senior Women’s Player of the Year

Lynne Cowan Sierra View CC 1,785

Karen Garcia Auburn Valley GC 1,563

Stacey Camara Fountaingrove Golf 725

Corey Weworski Poppy Hills Club 623

Marianne Towersey Monterey Peninsula CC 408

Patricia Cornett The Olympic Club 375

Tina Barker Green Valley CC 290

Sally Krueger San Francisco GC 271

Julie Wirth Moraga CC 195

Nicki Anderson Morro Bay GC 190

NCGA Super Senior Player of the Year

Gary Vanier The Olympic Club 1,271

Herb Jensen Del Paso CC 1,230

Frank Pieper Monterey Peninsula CC 1,145

Chuck Richesin Woodbridge G&CC 1,018

Bob Thomason Woodbridge G&CC 969

Mark Miller Roddy Ranch GC 811

Ron Johnson Diablo CC 540

Jay Guerin Alameda GC 492

Robert Olds Roddy Ranch GC 470

James Welsh Santa Teresa 350

Gary VanierSabrina Iqbal Lynne Cowan

2016 Tournament Results


Championship Winner Score Location

Amateur Match Play Championship Shintaro Ban, GC at Boulder Ridge 10 & 9 Spyglass Hill

Amateur Stroke Play Championship Robby Salomon, Preserve GC 213 Poppy Hills

Associate Club Championship Downtown GC 255 Spyglass Hill/Poppy Hills

Associate Club Net Amateur Championship Sunny Bang, UCSF Golf Club 132 Poppy Ridge

Big Sur Flight

Daniel Montes, Facility Architects & RE 130

Golden Gate Flight

Mark Hoag, Buchanan Fields 135

Yosemite Flight

Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship Glenn Campbell and Patricia Motmans 127 Del Monte/Poppy Hills

Chargins GC

Central Valley Zone Champion Spring G&CC 248 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

CIF State High School Championship Bellarmine of San Jose 365 Corral de Tierra

CIF/NCGA Girls High School St. Francis of Mountain View 380 Crazy Horse Ranch

East Bay Zone Summitpointe CC 246 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

East Sacramento Zone Cherry Island GC 256 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

Four-Ball Championship Bobby Bucey and Brett Viboch 195 Spyglass Hill

Oakhurst CC & E-Club East Bay

Four-Ball Net Championship Paul Lopez and Andrew Sherman 123 Del Monte/Poppy Hills

Hunter Ranch GC

Junior Championship Thomas Hutchison (Boys) 211 Links at Half Moon Bay

Sabrina Iqbal (Girls) 147

Junior Players Championship Brendan Hy (Boys) 86 (Stableford) Rancho Canada

Kaleiya Romero (Girls) 77 (Stableford)

Mid-Amateur Championship Zachary Solomon 143 Black Horse/Poppy Hills

Whitney Oaks GC

Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship Jason Anthony and Randy Haag 130 Poppy Hills

The Olympic Club

Mixed Team Championship Angie and John Friedrich 136 Poppy Hills

Big Sur Flight

Janice and Bryce Yoshimoto 130

Golden Gate Flight

Simon Tao and Melynda Li 132

Yosemite Flight

Net Amateur Championship Michael Wilson, Rancho Solano GC 143 Poppy Hills

Big Sur Flight

Mario Lamacchia, Antioch 140 135

Golden Gate Flight

Charles Burns, Empure Ranch 143

Yosemite Flight

North Zone Churn Creek 237 Riverview

North Bay Zone McInnis GC 257 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

North Sierra Zone McCloud GC 254 Northstar

North Valley Zone Plumas Lake G&CC 243 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

Northeast Bay Zone Vallejo GC 258 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

2016 Tournament Results


Foursomes Championship Kelsi and Mike Stieler 147 Poppy Ridge

Overall Flight

David Walter and Russell Anderson 139

Open Flight

Mark and Alex Rosenbaum 126

Parent/Child Flight

Public Links Championship Matt Cohn 147 Bayonet/Poppy Hills

Championship Flight

Public Links Net Championship Jon Swift, Greater Fresno Area GC 141 Bayonet/Poppy Hills

Big Sur Flight

Carl Thoreson, Buchan Fields GC 145

Golden Gate Flight

Clint Jones, Dragonfly GC 138

Yosemite Flight

Sacramento Zone Teal Bend 254 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

San Francisco Bay Zone Harding Park GC 251 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

Senior Championship Casey Boyns, Nicklaus Club-Monterey 211 Poppy Hills

Senior Four-Ball Championship Chip Lutz and Randy Haag 203 Bayonet

AmateurGolf.com & The Olympic Club

Super Senior Four-Ball Championship Dave Sheff and Bruce Loman 207 Bayonet

Senior Four-Ball Net Championship Gary Lawrence and Michael Cavanah 123 Poppy Hills

Senior Match Play Championship Randy Haag, The Olympic Club 4&3 Poppy Hills/Spyglass Hill

Senior Net Championship Ken Rhodes, Windsor GC 138 Poppy Hills

Big Sur Flight

Joe Cioni, Crystal Springs GC 141

Golden Gate Flight

Wayne Hoffer, Bennett Valley GC 138

Yosemite Flight

Senior Women’s Amateur Championship Lynne Cowan, El Macero 144 Black Horse/Poppy Hills

South Bay Zone Moffett Field GC 247 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

South Coast Zone Atascadero GC 254 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

South Sierra Zone Sequoia Woods CC 247 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

South Valley Zone Dragonfly GC 243 Carmel Valley Ranch/Quail Lodge

Fall Mixed Team Championship Bob Burnett and Eden Anderson 133 Poppy Hills/Quail Lodge

Big Sur Flight

Iain Farquharson and Denise Kam 136

Golden Gate Flight

Terry Won and Jennie Kim 129

Pinnacles Flight

Mike Winkenbach and Cindie Young 133

Yosemite FlightSuper Senior Championship Chuck Richesin, Woodbridge GCC 139 Valley Hi

Team Match Finals (Overall) Stonetree def. Oakhurst 28-8 Poppy Hills

(3rd Place) Spring Creek def. Diablo Grande 28-8

Valley Amateur Championship Nick Moore, Bayonet/Black Horse GC 142 Morgan Creek

Valley Amateur Senior Championship Mark Morgan, Morgan Creek GC 143 Morgan Creek

Women’s Championship Camille Orito, Fresno 139 Black Horse/Poppy Hills

Zone Championship Vallejo GC 254 Poppy Hills/Spyglass Hill

Championship Winner Score Location

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MISSION STATEMENT Support and promote the game of golf

VISION STATEMENT Be the leading regional golf association delivering unparalleled

service to a diverse, expanding membership and providing indispensable stewardship for the golf community

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