AZ Golf Insider Digital Edition - June 2022

AZ GOLF INSIDER Digital Edition

JUNE 2022

UARIZONA GOLF TO BUILD PRACTICE FACILITY AT TUCSON COUNTRY CLUB

PAPAGO SET TO BEGIN RENOVATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Desert Mountain Club - Outlaw Course Host of the 98th Arizona Amateur Championship Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Fairfield Homes at Dove Mountain Fairfield Homes golf course lots are tucked alongside the Tortolita Mountains’ picturesque canyons, offering seclusion, stunning Sonoran Desert views and vibrant sunsets. Homesites come with a Golf Club at Dove Mountain membership and unlimited access to the restaurant/clubhouse and tennis courts.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences The Ritz-Carlton Residences is a private community offering exquisite single-family customizable homes and

estate homesites. Enjoy an incredible natural setting, unlimited access to The Golf Club at Dove Mountain, and world-class valet, concierge, chef and housekeeping services.

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Custom homesites, averaging close to two acres, offer privacy and feature naturally sculpted rock formations, towering saguaros and hanging cliffs.

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From the Executive Director’s Desk

by Joe Foley

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS PRESIDENT....................................... Bob McNichols VICE PRESIDENT...................................... Tim Brown VICE PRESIDENT ............................ Michelle Cross SECRETARY............................................... John Souza TREASURER.......................................... Tim Hulscher GENERAL COUNSEL.............................. Greg Mast

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ell… Hello Arizona! My name is Joe and I’m the new Executive Director of the Arizona Golf Association. Since leaving the United States Golf Association (USGA) and stepping into my new role about eight weeks ago, it’s been a fun ride.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jackie Bertsch, Vera Ciancola, Barbara Fitzgerald, Bryan Hoops, Jerry Huff, Mark Jeffery, Tori Totlis, Leslie Kramer, Ann Martin, Scott McNevin

A few things excite me so far: • Golf is such a big part of the culture and lifestyle in Arizona. Growing up outside of New York City, I came across great golf courses on our family trips into the city. At the USGA, I’d often travel to meetings and events at clubs in the Midwest region of the U.S. – facilities with cool architecture and rich histories dating back to the early 20th century. Until recently moving to the Valley, though, I had never spent much time in an area where the game of golf was so core to the lifestyle and brand of a place. Golf is vital to us here – you can feel it!

• The Arizona Golf Association is a highly engaged – and growing – community. Like many other golf associations across the country, the AGA has experienced unexpected growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But most haven’t experienced the growth we’ve seen here. The more I talk with our staff, volunteers, and membership, the more encouraged I am by how invested the community is in the growth and success of the association. Staff members are working tirelessly bring more value to the membership, Rules officials are battling the heat to help conduct exceptional tournaments, and AGA members are leading committees to help improve the member experience. This type of investment is inspiring and contagious.

• The golf industry in Arizona is loaded with passion, talent, and resources. Along with folks at the AGA, I’ve met so many people in and around the game who are ready

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to collaborate and hungry to innovate. Opportunities exist all around us: in technology to help enhance the golfer experience, in program development to invite more women and new communities to participate, and through industry relationships to work together on important issues affecting our game. The ceiling is high – and we have the passion, talent, and resources across the state to reach it together.

In this June edition of the Arizona Golf Insider Digital Magazine, some of the afore-mentioned themes are brought to life. You’ll hear about tremendous commitments made recently by the University of Arizona to invest in its student-athletes and by local donors to take Papago Golf Club to new heights. We also feature a piece from the USGA on the role that golf plays in allowing recreational activity and conservation efforts to flourish alongside one another. Of course we’ll share some of the recent happenings at AGA events during this busy time of year.

Thanks for welcoming one of Arizona’s newest residents with open arms – and for all your support of our growing golf community this year.

‘Til we meet on course!

PARTNERSHIP CONTACT Chris Montgomery..................... (602) 872-7011 NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONTACT Brian Foster...................................... (602) 909-7799 THE AZGOLF INSIDER STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF............................. David Bataller AGA EDITOR.............................................. Anj Brown CONTRIBUTORS Joe Foley, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Robin Farran, Ed Gowan, Steve Kammerer, Ph.D., Rob Myers

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AGA STAFF Joe Foley, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Le Ann Finger, Joe Foley, Tim Eberlein, Amy Fruhwirth, Alex Gelman, Brandon Genson, Sharon Goldstone, Haydin Hudson, Vivian Kelley, Kathy Laux, Mike Mason, Meagan McEnery, Derek McKenzie, Chris Montgomery, Robyn Noll, Logan Rasmussen, Peg Tanner, Alex Tsakiris, Paige Timberlake, Susan Woods

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Award-winning dining, a booming craft beer scene, luxurious resorts, and exceptional year-round golf on courses along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail await you in Alabama.

Plus, with Jerry Pate’s Kiva Dunes and Arnold Palmer’s Craft Farms in Gulf Shores, from the mountain lakes to the Gulf Coast, you can take it all in.

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ON THE COVER The Desert Mountain Club’s Outlaw Course will host the 98th Arizona Amateur Championship, set to be played August 8-13, 2022, in North Scottsdale.

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

An agreement has been reached to construct a new facility at Tucson Country Club - set to be the official home of Arizona Men’s and Women’s Golf programs.

The action is heating up as a few familiar faces - and even more new ones - have made headlines at AGA events this Spring.

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PAPAGO TO BEGIN UPGRADES With construction of the new Arizona Golf House scheduled to begin in 2023, Papago Golf Club’s $4 million renovations will include moving the 9th and 18th green complexes as well as the 1st and 10th tees.

OUT OF BOUNDS: MEDIA IGNORANCE OF THE RULES’ PURPOSE One local rules expert sounds off on “gain[ing] attention where it is not merited, assuming the perceived “high ground” in criticizing the institution of the Rules for self-aggrandizement.”

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ARIZONA TO BUILD CLEMENTS GOLF CENTER AT TUCSON COUNTRY CLUB TUCSON (Arizona Athletics) – The University of Arizona, Arizona Athletics and Tucson Country Club have reached an agreement to construct a new facility to be the official home of Arizona Men’s and Women’s Golf programs. The William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center will be named in honor of philanthropist and community icon Bill Clements who passed away in 1995.The naming gift was given by Ginny L. Clements to recognize him, in this special way, for his generosity to the University of Arizona Golf programs and to the Southern Arizona community. The project, with a cost of $14.86 million, will include a laser-guided putting green, hitting bays, locker rooms, a student-athlete lounge and a medical services room among other amenities.

“I am incredibly proud of our men’s and women’s golf programs as representatives of the best that the University of Arizona has to offer,” said University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins. “I often say Arizona Athletics is the front porch to our amazing community, and our student-athletes are tremendous ambassadors for the University’s values, its spirit and our impact around the world. The members of our golf teams exemplify this role. Investing in their success here at the Tucson Country Club will advance the Wildcat community, the experience of our student-athletes and the championship tradition of these two programs.”

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The athletics department has exceeded the fundraising minimum of $10.5 million through the impactful giving of donors and program alumni. In addition to the Clements Family’s naming gift, other lead contributions for this project include a gift from the Peter and Nancy Salter Family Foundation. Other significant donations to the facility were made by former Wildcat golfer Jim Furyk and his wife Tabitha, The Thunderbirds, Humberto and Czarina Lopez, Jim and Vicki Click, Tim and Jane Garigan, Brian and Kris Hogan as well as Thomas and Joanne Quebedeaux.

“On behalf of the Wildcat Family, I would like to thank Ginny L. Clements and our tremendous supporters who contributed to this vital project to enhance the Wildcat Way experience for our women’s and men’s golf student-athletes,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. “The construction of the William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center will create a transformational home for our women’s and men’s golf programs as they continue their traditions of excellence on the course, in the classroom and in the community. The student-athletes in our programs have built championship legacies, and this facility will be a tribute to that greatness. The Clements Golf Center will have a generational impact on the student-athletes in our programs, elevate the recruitment of future Wildcats for years to come and grow the longstanding relationship between

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our athletics department and the tremendous golf community in Southern Arizona. We look forward to our partnership with Tucson Country Club and the development of one of the premiere collegiate golf complexes.”

The new partnership will also bring top college golf tournaments to TCC as both programs regularly host events that welcome other top programs from across the country. Arizona Men’s Golf’s annual Arizona Intercollegiate returned to Tucson Country Club this year for the first time since 1992.

“The Tucson Country Club membership and Board are overwhelmingly excited about this opportunity to partner with Arizona’s golf programs” said Chet Nowak, TCC Board President. “We’ve enjoyed interacting with coaches Jim Anderson and Laura Ianello and their student-athletes this past year. As community partners, TCC members look forward to contributing to and enriching “The Wildcat Way” experience for them. I’d like to congratulate and recognize TCC Committee members as well as the UA Foundation, Arizona Athletics, and other stakeholders who dedicated a lot of time and effort to this key project over the last three years.”

“Our new home facility is a gamechanger for both golf programs at the University of Arizona,” said women’s golf head coach Laura Ianello. “I am so thankful for the generosity of everyone who supported this important project. The powerful philanthropy of our donors and the Tucson golf community has created a home for future generations of Wildcat golfers to achieve their dreams and graduate as Wildcats for life. The Clements Golf Center is cru-

cial to our ability to recruit future champions from across the country and around the globe while providing a state-of-the-art space for Wildcats to grow and develop as golfers and as students.”

The unique design, an indoor-outdoor pavilion, will flow seamlessly between indoor and outdoor settings. Optimal utility meets natural grace in this world-class facility, which will include a courtyard and roof-top deck. The facility will add to the legacy of TCC, established in 1947, that has also hosted 18 USGA Championship qualifiers.

“I would like to thank our generous donors and supporters for making this dream a reality,” said head men’s golf coach Jim Anderson. “The creation of the William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center will enhance every facet of the Arizona golf programs. The experience of golf student-athletes at the University of Arizona will be elevated with a world-class facility to practice, train, study and call home. This facility will have an everlasting impact on recruiting future Wildcats and developing student-athletes into champions. The Clements Golf Center epitomizes the excellence of our university, athletics department and Tucson golf community.”

The athletics department would like to recognize and thank the Pascua Yaqui Tribe who have hosted both of golf programs over the last decade at the Sewailo Golf Club facility.

Arizona Athletics hopes to break ground on the project this summer and will continue to raise funds towards completion. If you would like to contribute to the new home of Arizona Men’s and Women’s Golf, you can support this project by clicking here.

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PAPAGO GOLF CLUB SET TO BEGIN RENOVATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT USGA

SCOTTSDALE (Troon) – Papago Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz. will soon undergo a four-month golf course renovation and enhancement project. The project is set to begin in June and is expected to be completed

by October 2022. The golf course will remain open for play while renovation work takes place. Owned by the City of Phoenix and managed by Troon, Papago Golf Club’s $4 million renovation is being funded by the Arizona Community Golf Foundation (ACGF) and a private donor. ACGF President Gregg Tryhus is overseeing the project and Troon’s Senior Vice President of Golf Course Development Ron Despain is overseeing project management and design enhancements. Heritage Links and Casa Verde Golf will execute construction work.

With construction of the new Arizona Golf House scheduled to begin in 2023 adjacent to 9th green, 18th green and Evie’s Pavilion, renovations will include moving the 9th and 18th green complexes as well as the 1st and 10th tees. The 9th green will be relocated to the edge of the existing pond, creating a risk/reward par 5, while the 18th green will be repositioned creating a new angle for golfers’ approach shots. The current 442-yard, par-4 6th hole will be lengthened as the green complex will be relocated and moved back 20 yards. In addition, all golf course bunkers will be rebuilt and renovated, many tee complexes will be leveled, and new cart paths will be added around tees and greens. More than 10 acres of turf will be removed throughout the course, further reducing water usage.

The golf course will remain open for play during construction with temporary greens set on the 6th, 9th and 18th holes, and temporary tees on holes 1 and 10.

Papago Golf Club will close for overseeding on Oct. 3rd and reopen, with renovations complete, on Oct. 24th.

“The revitalization of Papago Golf Club continues with this series of upgrades and improvements,” said Papago Golf Club General Manager Daryl Crawford.

“The bunker renovations and tee leveling will be welcome improvements, while the enhancements to 9th and 18th holes will help us prepare for the new and exciting Arizona Golf House. With the course remaining open during renovations, many of our regular golfers will be able to track the progress of the enhancements.”

Named one of the “30 Best Municipal Golf Courses in America” by GOLF Magazine in 2021, Papago Golf Club is located in the heart of Papago Park, surrounded by native desert landscape, the picturesque Papago Buttes and conveniently located less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Originally designed by William Francis (Billy) Bell in 1963, the challenging golf course has hosted numerous events including the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, Phoenix Open qualifying and an LPGA tournament. Papago is now home to Arizona State University’s men’s and women’s golf teams, and the teams’ state-of-theart, indoor/outdoor practice facility, the Thunderbirds Golf Complex. The 2018 additions of the mid-century modern inspired Lou Grubb Clubhouse (including neighborhood hot spot, Lou’s Bar & Grill) and Evie’s Pavilion for group events have further accentuated Papago’s revitalization.

For more information on Papago Golf Club, visit www.papagogolfclub.com or call 602-275-8428.

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The word on the street is that a lot of folks are moving to Phoenix. An article in AZ Big Media revealed that according to U-Haul data, Arizona was one of the top five states to move from 2020 to 2021, based on migration stats compiled from more than two million customer transactions.

For years people have been leaving other parts of the country for the Grand Canyon State, and that trend only intensified during the pandemic. At one point Phoenix was welcoming 200 new residents each day.

So many retirees are moving to Phoenix that my financial advisory firm, Capital Investment Advisors (CIA), decided to join the fun. It’s such a great fit for who we are, and who we want to help. And it doesn’t hurt that there are more than 300 golf courses across the state. According to kiplinger.com, it was ranked number two by Golf.com for “golfiness”— a measure of the quantity and quality of courses.

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CIA is comprised of Certified Financial Planners™, investment veterans, tax counselors, small business owners, and a whole team ready to help the families we serve. With over $4 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2021), we provide customized portfolios that are tailored to your investment and retirement needs.

In addition to serving as the Chief Investment Strategist, Managing Partner, and Senior Advisor for CIA, I’ve also written two books and currently host the Retire Sooner podcast about helping people retire sooner and happier than they ever thought possible. In other words, I’ve dedicated my life to studying happy CIA

Behind the scenes of recording the Retire Sooner Podcast with Wes Moss

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With so many people moving to the Phoenix area to retire, this is the perfect time to share what I’ve learned with the community. Consider these three key steps.

1) Choose where you’re going. Set your retirement goals. Nearly all successful investing begins with a destination in mind: travel, charitable giving, core pursuits (aka hobbies on steroids), volunteering, etc.

2) Calculate the steps and income it will take to reach those goals. Have a plan. How much money do you need to save each year, and how much do you need to accumulate before you can retire? What year will you stop working, and when will you pay off the mortgage?

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Steps one and two are within your control, but step three presents an endless list of investment strategies.

At any given time, most of the choices could either look like a wide-open freeway or like a jammed-packed parking lot during a PGA event at TPC Scottsdale.

While the list of investment strategies is long, those who have read my book, You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think, know I always go back to my core philosophy—income investing.

The premise is simple—generate cash flow from your investment holdings. Do this by owning stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, private investments, and any other asset that can pay out a steady stream of dividends, interest, or distributions. The money received is reinvested to accelerate portfolio growth.

You’ll continue this process until retirement, at which point the income generated from your portfolio can become your new paycheck and allow you to do the things you love.

Just like with pure growth investing, you can expect these investments to build, but you’ll be bartering some of that potential for predictable cash flow. The objective is to find reliable income and capital appreciation.

We can help walk you through our customized, income-generating portfolios that have helped thousands of families realize that they can retire sooner and find happiness in retirement. You may want to make adjustments along the way depending on life changes and financial goal fine-tuning. We are there with you every step of the way.

The “Retire Sooner” fairway is fraught with sand traps, trees, and water hazards. However, through my decades of research, I have found that the happy retirees know this and understand that if they’ve worked on their pitching and drives, with a little help from us on the putting green, they’ll have a great chance to put that ball in the hole sooner than later.

We’re excited to be in Phoenix! Come say hello, and we’ll get started on your happy retirement.

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Jason Gove, Investment Advisor, and Nicole Kloenne, Client Service Associate, in the Capital Investment Advisors Arizona office

This information is provided to you as a resource for informational purposes only and is not to be viewed as investment advice or recommendations. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

There is no guarantee offered that investment return, yield, or performance will be achieved. There will be periods of performance fluctuations, including periods of negative returns and periods where dividends will not be paid. Past performance is not indicative of future results when considering any investment vehicle. This information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors. There are many aspects and criteria that must be examined and considered before investing. Investment decisions should not be made solely based on information contained in this article. This information is not intended to, and should not, form a primary basis for any investment decision that you may make. Always consult your own legal, tax, or investment advisor before making any investment/tax/estate/financial planning considerations or decisions. The information contained in the article is strictly an opinion and it is not known whether the strategies will be successful. The views and opinions expressed are for educational purposes only as of the date of production/writing and may change without notice at any time based on numerous factors, such as market or other conditions.

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Many animal species call golf courses home thanks to the efforts of golfers, superintendents and others who want to make golf courses the best habitat they can be.

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by Steve Kammerer, Ph.D. USGA Senior Consulting Agronomist, Southeast Region

To the nongolfing public, golf courses may appear to be a monoculture of grass that demands constant water, fertilizer and pesticide applications that are antagonistic to the environment and wildlife. The reality is very different. Golf courses and the land they occupy can serve as a model for how recreational activities and the natural environment can not only coexist, but enhance one another.

When one puts pen to paper, or fingers to the keyboard, and starts running calculations, most of the acreage on a golf course is not irrigated and receives minimal, if any, plant protectant applications. Closely mown turf requires a disproportionate amount of maintenance resources, but it makes up a relatively small percentage of the total acreage on a golf course.

For golfers like me, who often find themselves out in the rough, we don’t have to look far to see nature flourishing and being encouraged and nurtured in association with the golf course. At golf courses

throughout the U.S., there are individuals who have made a career out of installing and monitoring bird houses, beehives, bat houses and other habitat areas. The USGA and golf industry partners are also providing support to establish monarch butterfly habitat on golf courses to help save this threatened species.

Out-of-play areas on golf courses can serve as protected habitat for endangered species, such as gopher tortoises and others. Conducting field trips to these managed wildlife sanctuaries can bring the public and nature lovers to a golf course to observe wildlife and these visits may potentially attract new golfers. At the very least, inviting the public out to view environmental initiatives on the golf course can help to educate nongolfers about the environmental stewardship that happens on many courses.

It can be a wild kingdom off the cart paths, so proceed with caution. Nature can be unpredictable and beautiful, and is best enjoyed from a respectful distance. If that alligator resting by your ball doesn’t look like he wants you to play through, it’s probably best to take your free drop and leave that golf ball for someone else to find.

Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the May 6, 2022, edition of the USGA Green Section Record, an industry periodical that provides the game of golf with pertinent information and unique perspective on the maintenance and management of golf courses. To subscribe to the electronic version of the USGA Green Section Record, click here.

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The historical Arizona Biltmore Golf Club boasts two exceptional tracks. The Adobe Course, touted as the grand forefather of modern design, and the Links Course – a smart and fresh layout which weaves through some of the most stunning homes in Phoenix.

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WIGWAM GOLF CLUB SUMMER SIX PASS Summer is in full swing which means a few things for local golfers in the Valley of the Sun. First, it’s a little warm, to be sure, but nothing avid golfers can’t handle with a little sunscreen, a good hat and plenty of bottled water. Second, nearly all of our winter visitor friends from other states have flocked back to their summer nests, leaving plenty of golf course availability for local players. And if you’re planning to play as much golf as you can during the dogdays of 2022, you absolutely need to pick up a Summer 6 Golf Pass at Wigwam Golf Club.

Here are six reasons Wigwam’s Summer 6 Golf Pass is the best value in the Valley.

Six Rounds of Golf, Three course options, One Low Price Wigwam’s Summer 6 Golf Pass makes life a little easier this summer, giving players an option for six rounds at one low price – $175+ tax. Take on the Gold Course – one of Arizona’s most challenging and respected golf courses – six times, or mix and match with Wigwam’s other two celebrated tracks – Blue and Red. For more than 50 years, the Gold Course – designed by world-renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. – has hosted many signature tournaments including numerous U.S. Open Qualifiers, U.S. Amateur Qualifiers, several NCAA Regional Championships and the annual Patriot All-America Invitational – one of the top amateur competitions in the world.

The Blue Course is also a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design and plays roughly 1,400 yards shorter and therefore isn’t quite as demanding off the tee. Shorter hitters and golfers who excel at short and mid-iron play, really enjoy the challenge Trent Jones, Sr. laid out.

The Wigwam’s Red Course is a favorite among locals and club members. The wide, tree-lined fairways lead to generously-sized greens while streams and ponds meander throughout the course bringing water into play on 10 holes.

Discounts on golf shop merchandise Summer 6 Golf Passholders can take advantage of two golf shop merchandise discounts to add to your summer wardrobe or bolster the ol’ golf bag with a little swag. In addition to receiving 15 percent off merchandise sales all summer long, passholders also grab a one-time 20 percent discount to take the edge off luxury brands like Travis Mathew and Lululemon.

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Paid Partnership Preferred rates at the Wigwam Resort What’s better than a round – or six – at one of Arizona’s most cherished golf properties? How about staying at one of Arizona’s most respected and historic resorts? Summer 6 Golf Passholders enjoy preferred rates ($139) at the incredible Wigwam Resort, Sunday-Thursday all summer long. The Wigwam is equipped with a century’s worth of experience in providing the best luxury and comfort to travelers from around the world and features 331 elegant rooms, three signature dining venues, three pools and a 26,000 sq. ft. spa across 440 lush acres.

Food and Beverage Discounts at On Course and Off A hot summer needs plenty of cold drinks and Wigwam has you covered in that department and more. Food and drink benefits from the Summer 6 Golf Pass include a twofor-one drink ticket at the beverage cart (one time), one half-priced entrée at the Wigwam Bar – the Resort’s social hub – and one free appetizer with two entrée purchase at Red’s (one time). And just to add a little more pizzaz to the program, passholders can enjoy half-off select bottles of wine from Litchfield’s – awarded the 2021 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Bounce back rate - $40 We get it. Sometimes one round isn’t enough to scratch the golf itch for the day. And if you’re still raring for another round, Wigwam Summer 6 Golf Passholders can take advantage of a $40 bounce back rate to keep you in the fairway all day long.

Practice Makes perfect If you’re the type who just can’t get enough golf – and if you’re reading this, that’s probably an apt description – then arguably the best perk of the Wigwam Summer 6 Golf Pass is the discounted range pass which gives you practice area access during the entire summer for just $60.

Purchase your Summer 6 Golf Pass now by visiting WigwamGolf.com. Rounds Booked Under the Program will be valid May 16 – September 16!

TOURNAMENT

RECAP

Take a look at the Spring leaderboards of the AGA Tournaments to date!

2022 AGA WOMEN’S FOUR-BALL Briarwood Country Club | Sun City West

Gross

Championship Flight Pos. Team R1 1. M. Miezwa + T. Selvaratnam 69 2. M. Steffes + T. Totlis 73 3. K. Kinkead + L. Klasse 71 4. J. Hoffmann + K. Eaton 72 5. R. Krapfl + S. O’Connor 71 6. L. Brown + M. Campbell 75 7. M. Cross + P. Rady 80 8. C. Dorsch + J. Hinkey 80

R2 69 68 71 71 79 78 81 82

Total -6 -3 -2 -1 +6 +9 +17 +18

Pos. Team R1 R2 1. S. Rabold + T. Schwab 71 73 2. B. Chamblee + K. Farrell 71 74 3. E. Enright + M. Harris 74 73 4. B. Bartholow + C. Cervetti 79 69 5. K. Plaisier + R. Wasilchuk 74 75 6. D. Peterson + P. Hines 74 75 7. L. Kueny + S. Smith-Snider 77 73 8. M. Reeves + S. Hamm 76 77 9. L. Jett + T. Ritter 82 78 10. D. Hull + D. Laufer 81 82

Total E +1 +3 +4 +5 +5 +6 +9 +16 +19

First Flight

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Mari Miezwa (left) and Tui Selvaratna captured overall champion honors at the AGA Women’s Four Ball Championship at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West.

Second Flight Pos. Team R1 1. M. Grenier + M. Engert 76 2. L. Selegue + M. Baker 70 3. D. Ferner + D. Bene 76 4. C. Mackenzie + T. Buchanan 73 5. K. Chase + P. Martin 73 6. C. Sota + E. Reszke 78

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R2 72 79 75 79 80 77

Total +4 +5 +7 +8 +9 +11

7. A. Chesno + L. Rangel

79 78

+13

3. D. Peterson + P. Hines

66 68

-10

8. C. Sheppard + K. Kemp

80 79

+15

4. L. Kueny + S. Smith-Snider

70 65

-9

9. A. Kraft + R. Hrdlicka

79 82

+17

5. E. Enright + M. Harris

69 68

-7

10. J. Shipley + K. Anderson

83 83

+22

6. B. Bartholow + C. Cervetti

75 63

-6

11. P. Kuntz + S. Browning

89 79

+24

7. K. Plaisier + R. Wasilchuk

68 70

-6

8. L. Jett + T. Ritter

73 70

-1

9. M. Reeves + S. Hamm

71 73

E

10 . D. Hull + D. Laufer

69 76

+1

Third Flight Pos.

R2

Total

1. L. Andrews + P. Lambkin

78 79

+13

2. D. Polles + M. LaDouceur

82 81

+19

3. J. Ault + R. Knudson

82 83

+21

Pos.

4. G. Martori + J. Cole

81 85

+22

1. A. Kraft + R. Hrdlicka

64 66

-14

5. M. Quarrie + O. Rose

81 86

+23

2. M. Grenier + M. Engert

68 63

-13

6. C. Rutledge + D. Kompier

87 82

+25

3. C. Sota + E. Reszke

67 65

-12

7. A. Davison + C. Richards

87 86

+29

4. D. Ferner + D. Bene

67 66

-11

8. P. Schoenbauer + S. Held

89 87

+32

5. K. Chase + P. Martin

64 70

-10

9. B. Frey + B. Ross

88 89

+33

6. L. Selegue + M. Baker

62 72

-10

10. C. Falasco + P. Roberts

93 95

+44

7. C. Sheppard + K. Kemp

68 69

-7

11. S. Markovich + V. Scott

93 96

+45

8. C. Mackenzie + T. Buchanan 66 71

-7

9. A. Chesno + L. Rangel

71 70

-3

10. P. Kuntz + S. Browning

76 69

+1

11. J. Shipley + K. Anderson

72 73

+1

Net Pos.

Team

R1

Championship Flight Team

1. M. Steffes + T. Totlis

R1

R2

Second Flight

Total

Team

R1

R2

Total

Third Flight

69 64

-11

2. M. Miezwa + T. Selvaratnam 67 67

-10

Pos.

3. K. Kinkead + L. Klasse

68 70

-6

1 B. Frey + B. Ross

65 68

-11

4. R. Krapfl + S. O’Connor

66 74

-4

2 D. Polles + M. LaDouceur

68 67

-9

5. J. Hoffmann + K. Eaton

71 71

-2

3 L. Andrews + P. Lambkin

68 69

-7

6. L. Brown + M. Campbell

70 74

E

4 J. Ault + R. Knudson

69 69

-6

7. C. Dorsch + J. Hinkey

72 73

+1

5 G. Martori + J. Cole

68 70

-6

8. M. Cross + P. Rady

72 73

+1

6 M. Quarrie + O. Rose

67 71

-6

7 C. Rutledge + D. Kompier

73 68

-3

8 A. Davison + C. Richards

72 72

E

9 C. Falasco + P. Roberts

73 74

+3

First Flight Pos.

Team

R1

R2

Total

Team

R1

R2

Total

1. S. Rabold + T. Schwab

63 67

-14

10 P. Schoenbauer + S. Held

75 74

+5

2. B. Chamblee + K. Farrell

65 68

-11

11 S. Markovich + V. Scott

73 78

+7

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2022 ARIZONA STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Lone Tree Golf Club | Chandler Pos. Player R1 1. Chris Kamin 65 2. Joseph Lloyd 69 3. John Bearrie 67 4. Sam Engel 74 5. Dayton Federley 71 6. Adam Walicki 70 T7. Abe Candelaria 75 T7. Sean O’Donnell 73 T9. S. Natarajan 74 T9. J.H. Rudd 70 T9. Ryan Pelletier 73 T12. B. Thompson 76 T12. Kurt Watkins 75 T12. T. Wooldridge 70 T15. Tiger Tahvildari 74 T15. M. Brenneman 66 17. Mike Wagner 68 T18. Grant Cesarek 72 T18. Jim Ignoffo 68 T20. A. Gianaros 75 T20. Dalen Demary 75 T20. Ethan Flynn 70 T20. John Fiore 74 T24. Jon Lindquist 79 T24. Murphy Scott 75 T24. B. Shibley 76 T24. Matt Hartley 76 T28. Jacob Letman 75 T28. J. Kozikowski 70 T28. Riley Schank 75 T28. Ajay Morris 75 T28. M. Bergstrom 73 T33. Karson Kafer 75

R2 71 74 72 66 73 75 71 72 68 79 73 72 73 71 75 79 74 75 79 76 72 76 74 74 72 73 73 73 76 75 72 73 78

R3 68 70 68 73 69 71 71 70 76 70 71 71 70 73 74 69 77 74 74 75 76 73 71 73 77 75 72 76 77 72 72 71 76

R4 68 68 75 70 72 72 73 75 73 72 74 73 74 78 70 79 75 74 74 70 73 77 77 71 73 73 76 74 75 76 79 81 70

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Total -12 -3 -2 -1 +1 +4 +6 +6 +7 +7 +7 +8 +8 +8 +9 +9 +10 +11 +11 +12 +12 +12 +12 +13 +13 +13 +13 +14 +14 +14 +14 +14 +15

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Chris Kamin (65-71-68-68) ran away with the 2022 Arizona Stroke Play Championship, winning the event by nine strokes at Lone Tree Golf Club in Chandler.

T33. Jeff New T33. C. Barzekoff T33. Tyler Kahn T33. E. B. Bowron T33. A. Godwin 39. Nathan Wong 40. Skyler Gish T41. Justin Haines T41. S. Vahilzadeh T41. Brent Landen T41. M. Atkinson T45. James Ellis T45. Nick Juszczak T45. S. Quartarone 48. Sean Omalley 49. M. Kaltenbach

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71 74 73 73 70 71 71 73 76 74 74 77 72 74 75 77

76 79 76 74 74 75 77 78 75 76 74 76 80 78 75 76

78 72 75 76 76 77 77 76 75 74 73 76 74 74 76 76

74 74 75 76 79 77 76 75 76 78 81 74 77 77 79 77

+15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +16 +17 +18 +18 +18 +18 +19 +19 +19 +21 +22

50. M. Leonard 73 51. Rod Kasperson 77 T52. M. Mitchell 75 T52. Rayce Mathews 76 T52. Teig Hauer 76 T55. Kevin Wall 73 T55. Eric Goldapske 75 57. Nathan Jetton 76 58. Ted Elliott 76 59. Bruce Pape 77 60. Lee Decof 73 WD Daniel Keenan 76 WD Brett Howard 72

76 73 78 77 77 78 78 75 77 73 77 74 79

76 82 74 84 79 77 74 82 74 82 77 82 73 84 77 83 78 81 81 82 83 87 WD WD -

+23 +24 +25 +25 +25 +26 +26 +27 +28 +29 +36

The following players did not make the CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT

F. Astiazaran 75 Gatjeak Gew 75 J. Donley 77 J. Cardon 78 Matt Gomez 72 Curtis Foster 77 Donald Rose 76 G. Velarde 79 G. Cesarek 78 J. Karem 72 S. Geesling 76 Colin Pratt 78 Johnse Good 82 Kaden Larkey 77 K. Masterson 74 A. Quezada 80 Chad Lyons 75 C. Chomyn 73 Steve Brock 74 Tom Sinak 77 Sean Bourne 78 Clay Baldwin 77 Daniel Klein 74 Eric Hansen 79

79 79 77 76 82 77 78 75 76 82 78 77 73 78 81 75 80 82 81 78 78 79 82 77

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+12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +14 +14 +14 +14

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Kyler Kearns 77 Dave Aarons 75 D. Semenza 82 L. McCauley 74 O. Slusher 79 T. Meissner 78 Toren Craig 83 A. Leegwater 80 C. Braidech 77 C. Moberly 81 J. Henning 78 Jordan Sayler 84 Ruben Perez 75 R. Jacobus 80 A. Staudinger 77 M. Haberern 76 R. Rothdiener 78 M. Anciaux 80 Chad Disney 78 F. Pascua 75 H. Yazgi 80 S. Lindsey 81 J. Galloway 78 D. Robledo 77 T. Thompson 79 T. German 83 Ace Ersek 86 M. Lahmar 77 Jon Parvin 80 Kyle Price 81 K. Shaw 80 Jeff Adams 83 S. Archuleta 82 D. Simpson 85 B. Gibbons 91 Ty Hawkinson 85 Brent Bowyer 88 Randall Boll 89 A. Mcfadden 90 G. Chewning 89

79 82 75 83 78 79 75 78 81 77 81 75 84 79 83 84 82 80 83 87 82 81 85 86 84 81 78 88 86 85 86 85 86 84 79 85 84 86 87 99

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

+14 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +16 +16 +16 +16 +17 +17 +17 +17 +18 +18 +18 +18 +19 +20 +20 +20 +21 +21 +21 +22 +22 +23 +24 +24 +24 +26 +26 +27 +28 +28 +30 +33 +35 +46

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HOLE 17 | 558 PAR 5

NEW NAME, NEW LOOK After a 15-year partnership with BlueStar Resort & Golf, the timing was right to move away from the Trilogy brand. The strong golf economy and our constant pursuit to improve in all ways, led the decision to rebrand the property as Power Ranch Golf Club.

The Power Ranch location was the very first Trilogy community ever built and developed by Shea Homes.

We appreciate everything BlueStar and Shea Homes accomplished to build a strong community where the homeowners are proud to live.

The new website, powerranchgolfclub.com, has improvements noticeable from the first click.

The updated site has more information on instructional offerings, club calendars, an online store and more.

The introduction of the new name has inspired lots of new changes in the golf shop! In addition to a loaded golf shop filled with new merchandise from new and existing vendors, the proshop has received an amazing facelift.

Be on the lookout for our Grand ReOpening Event complete with contests, giveaways and more!

Follow us on social media or join our email list (directly on the website) to stay up to date on all happenings at Power Ranch Golf Club. .

HOLE 18 | 413 PAR 4

SUMMER PROGRAMS FREE ROUND WITH LOYALTY CARD PURCHASE Join us all summer long with two amazing programs to maximize your golf and your savings!

The Thompson Golf Group Loyalty Card is our most popular summer frequent player card. Tee it up each round knowing you are getting the best rate while earning reward points (10% back each round) toward free golf!

Sharpen up your game with free range use the day of play and half off other days. Book your group's tee time up to 7 days in advance and share your discounted green fees with your guests at Power Ranch Golf Club and Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club!

Have the need to play an absolutely ridiculous amount of golf this summer? Ask about our Summer Membership!

P O W E R R A N C H G O L F C L U B . C O M HOLE 1 | 375 PAR 4

T7.

Shelley Foster

68

+7

T10.

Sarah Hameed

69

+8

T10.

Lauren Brown

69

+8

T10.

Pam Hopkins

69

+8

13.

Molly Baker

70

+9

T14.

Leslie Andrews

71

+10

T14.

Jen McCoy

71

+10

16.

Sue O’Connor

72

+11

17.

Peg Jensen

73

+12

18.

Kimberly Cook

74

+13

19.

Kelly Finch

78

+17

20.

Sarah Held

84

+23

Net Pos.

64

+3

2.

Kim Eaton

65

+4

3.

Robin Krapfl 66 +5

4.

Pam Hopkins

67

+6

T5.

Shelley Foster

68

+7

T5.

Leslie Andrews

68

+7

T5.

Kimberly Cook

68

+7

T8.

Tori Totlis

69

+8

T8.

Annie Brown

69

+8

T8.

Vicki Lucas 69 +8

T8.

Linda Jett

69

+8

Total

T8.

Molly Baker

69

+8

August Ranch Golf Club | Mesa

Gross R1

Total

Jen McCoy

2022 AGA WOMEN’S SHORT COURSE

Player

R1

1.

Kim Eaton won the inaugural AGA Women’s Short Course with an outstanding -2 (59), good for a two-stroke with over Robin Krapfl at Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa.

Pos.

Player

1.

Kim Eaton

59

-2

T8.

Kelly Finch

69

+8

2.

Robin Krapfl

61

E

14.

Leigh Klasse

70

+9

T3.

Leigh Klasse

64

+3

15.

Dee Baker

71

+10

T3.

Tori Totlis

64

+3

T16.

Lauren Brown

72

+11

5.

Annie Brown

66

+5

T16.

Peg Jensen

72

+11

6.

Vicki Lucas 67 +6

T18.

Sarah Hameed

74

+13

T7.

Dee Baker

68

+7

T18.

Sue O’Connor

74

+13

T7.

Linda Jett

68

+7

20.

Sarah Held

78

+17

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2022 FALCON AMATEUR Falcon Dunes Golf Course | Waddell

Open Division Pos. Player 1. Sean O’Donnell T2. Jimmy Kozikowski T2. Ryan Plitz 4. Brett Howard 5. Michael Leonard 6. Abe Candelaria T7. Camden Braidech T7. Nick Juszczak T7. Ben Bradford 10. Matt Andrews T11. Ryan Pelletier T11. Kaden Larkey T13. Paul Brown T13. Matt Leonard T15. Mike Brenneman T15. Shankar Natarajan T15. Kendall McCain T15. James Ellis T19. Daniel Kirtley T19. Rob Howard T19. Brett John T22. Jacob Tarkany T22. Alejandro De Zavala T24. John Wommer III T24. Gatjeak Gew T26. Connor Wierman T26. Brian Merdinger T26. Stephen Quartarone 29. Brent Landen T30. Curtis Foster

R1 70 70 68 66 70 72 72 71 70 70 75 72 73 72 73 72 70 70 74 73 72 76 77 79 73 76 74 71 75 79

R2 66 67 69 72 69 68 69 70 71 72 69 72 72 73 73 74 76 76 73 74 75 72 71 70 76 74 76 79 76 73

Total -6 -5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -1 -1 E +2 +2 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +4 +5 +5 +5 +6 +6 +7 +7 +8 +8 +8 +9 +10

Reigning AGA Player of the Year Sean O’Donnell’s second-round -5 (66) was enough for the one-shot win over Jimmy Kozikowski at the Falcon Amateur, hosted by Falcon Dunes Golf Course in Waddell.

T30.

T30.

33.

34.

T35.

T35.

37.

38.

T39.

T39.

41.

42.

43.

44.

45.

46.

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Beckett Carlson Jim Ignoffo Johnse Good Eric Hansen Matt Gomez Kyle Price Michael Cowan Jeremy Lackey Carl Butts Brian Roser Dustin Edwards Brad Starr Craig Fossey Matt Abram Ashton McCain Kyle McCain

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75 74 74 76 82 79 81 80 82 76 81 81 85 83 90 87

77 78 79 78 74 77 76 78 77 83 79 80 78 86 81 91

+10 +10 +11 +12 +14 +14 +15 +16 +17 +17 +18 +19 +21 +27 +29 +36

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Masters Division Pos. Player 1. Camron Howell T2. Jon Kemp T2. Ryan Tjeerdsma T4. Matt Powell T4. Sean Beveridge T4. Paige Peterson T4. Michael Sciacero 8. Rod Kasperson 9. Eric Goldapske T10. Sean Omalley T10. Eric Weiss T10. Tom Sinak 13. Ryan Duval 14. Dustin Semenza T15. Michael Bannon T15. Michael Haberern 17. Ken Vickers 18. Mario Maldonado 19. John Reckard

R1 73 72 71 74 73 69 71 78 77 80 80 78 78 78 84 81 83 82 91

R2 70 74 75 73 74 78 76 70 75 73 73 75 76 79 74 77 78 80 86

Total +1 +4 +4 +5 +5 +5 +5 +6 +10 +11 +11 +11 +12 +15 +16 +16 +19 +20 +35

R1 74 73 74 74 74 73 71 74 75 76 73 75 75

R2 68 70 70 71 72 73 75 73 74 74 78 77 78

Total E +1 +2 +3 +4 +4 +4 +5 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11

14. John Basden T15. Alex Stamey T15. Richard Yeager

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79 84 79

+15 +21 +21

R1 73 73 75 75 78 83

R2 73 74 73 76 81 84

Total +4 +5 +6 +9 +17 +25

Legends Division Pos. Player 1. Tim Bateman 2. Tim Blau 3. Tom Beach 4. Frank Ellenburg 5. Scott Abel 6. John Balnis

Senior Division Pos. Player 1. Rod Tomita 2. Rusty Brown 3. Marc Apps 4. David Galbraith T5. David Honerkamp T5. Jeffrey Daly T5. Lee Decof 8. John Chiesa 9. Steve Brock 10. Steve Geesling 11. Clay Baldwin 12. Bruce Pape 13. Carl Juengst

78 79 84

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CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST RESULTS FROM AGA TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2022!

Lisa DePaulo (left-center) and Rosie Jones lift Kachina trophies after winning the Senior Division of the inaugural Marilynn Smith Arizona Women’s Open at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, along with the $10,000 winner’s cheque. Also pictured: Jackie Bertsch (left) and Ed Gowan.

MARILYNN SMITH ARIZONA WOMEN’S OPEN Longbow Golf Club | Mesa

Senior Division Pos. Team 1. DePaulo/Jones 2. Ward/Hurst 3. Moxness/Bradley 4. Walker/Childs T5. Johnson/Hanson T5. Gibson/Grimes T7. Palli/Johnston-Forbes

R1 64 62 61 67 66 66 67

R2 60 67 69 65 70 70 70

Total -20 -15 -14 -12 -8 -8 -7

T7. Ammaccapane/Ammaccapane T9. Burton/Palmer 64 T9. Ebster/Kohatsu 66 T9. Tombs/Rarick 68 T12. Fruhwirth/Brown 68 T12. Mason/Krapfl 67 14. Glasgow/Young 68 15. Eaton/Finger 72 16. Klasse/Steffes 70 17. Robyn/Miller 73 T18. Zimron/Risk 72 T18. Niebling/Fey 74 20. Kueny/Baker 76 21. Starr/Farrell 76 22. McNamara/Schumar 80 23. Hanes/Hawkins 86 24. Solberg/Brown 81

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67 70 74 72 70 71 72 72 71 75 76 78 76 82 84 95 93 104

-7 -6 -6 -6 -5 -5 -4 -1 +1 +5 +6 +6 +14 +16 +31 +35 +41

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Owned and operated by the City of Page, Lake Powell National Golf Course offers panoramic views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and the Vermillion Cliffs making it one of the most scenic golf courses in the country. Lake Powell National provides excellent playing conditions, six sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels, and practice area. The unique design by Bill Phillips opened in 1995 to rave reviews and a Golf Digest 4-star rating in 2000. The signature hole par 3 15th drops 120 feet to the green - making it a must play.

Mulligan’s Pub and Patio inside the Lake Powell National Clubhouse, is a perfect complement to your round offering a fantastic food and beverage menu with views. The Pro Shop is well equipped and provides the golfer with all of their needs including TaylorMade rental sets. Located just a few mile from Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell National is surely a destination that promises to create lasting memories. Page is a friendly community that offers visitors outstanding recreation and a variety of lodging and services. Our location is ideal for exploring many of the American Southwest’s renowned national parks and monuments.

You’re invited to explore our golf course, meet our neighbors, and most importantly, enjoy your visit to Page.

R

OBIN’S

ULES

of ORDER

by Robin Farran Rules of Golf Expert

Test your knowledge of the Rules of Golf by answering whether the following scenarios are true or false. Good Luck!

Incident 1 In match play, Player A vs Player B, Player A, as he is preparing to play his ball on the putting green, accidentally moves Player B’s ball on the putting green.

Player B replaces his ball on the original spot or estimated spot. Player A gets a penalty of one stroke.

True

False

Incident 2 In stroke play, Player A’s ball is in a bush. Player B suggests to Player A that Player A take lateral relief for an unplayable ball. There is no penalty to anyone.

True

False

Incident 3 Player A’s ball comes to rest on a towel that was left in the bunker by a player in a previous group. The ball is not treated as being in the bunker.

True

Incident 4 Player A’s ball is known to be in bad country (marked as a red penalty area). Without looking for his ball, Player A drops another ball from shoulder height in the required relief area for lateral relief.

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True

False

Incident 5 In match play, both the tee shots of Player A and player B come to rest in bad country. Player A and Player B may agree to tie the hole and proceed to the next teeing area.

True

False

Incident 6 Player A’s tee shot to begin the hole is still in the teeing area after the stroke. Player A may re-tee the ball without penalty.

True

False

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Another player in the group finds Player A’s ball in the red penalty area. Since the dropped ball was not dropped in the right way, Player A may continue the hole with his original ball.

False

Incident 7 Player A’s ball is close to a tree where the branches are likely to interfere with the area of intended stance for his or her stroke.

Player A is not allowed to back into a branch of a tree causing it to move even if that is the only way to take a stance.

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True

False

Incident 8 Player A’s ball, played from the putting green, is deflected into the hole by a worm on the putting green. The stroke does not count and the original ball, or another ball, must be replaced on its original spot.

True

False

Answers Incident 1: False - There is no penalty when Player A accidentally moved Player B’s ball on the putting green. See Rule 9.5b Exception 3.

Incident 2: False - Player B gets the general penalty for giving advice.

As stated in the Definition of “Advice”, any verbal comment that is intended to influence a player in deciding how to play during a hole or round is advice.

Incident 3: False - A ball is in a bunker when it is inside the edge of the bunker and rests on a movable obstruction - Rule 12.1.

Incident 4: False - The ball is in the general area and the obstruction, an abnormal course condition, is on

the course – see Rule 16.1b.

Incident 5: True - A player and opponent may agree to treat a hole as tied only after one of the players has made a stroke to begin the hole. See Rule 3.2a(2).

Incident 6: True - Teeing area Rules apply when a ball is in the teeing area after a stroke. See Rule 6.2a.

When a ball in play is in the teeing area, the player may play that ball or another ball from anywhere in the teeing area, from a tee or on the ground. See Rule 6.2b(6).

Incident 7: False - A player may take reasonable actions to get to the ball and take a stance. The player is not entitled to a normal stance and must use the least intrusive course of action and may back into branches. See Rule 8.1b(6) and Interpretation 8.1b/3.

Incident 8: True - When a ball played from the putting green accidentally hits an animal, the stroke does not count and the original ball or another ball must be replaced on its original spot, which if not known must be estimated. See Exception 2 to Rule 11.1b and the Definition of “Animal”.

Note: If MLR D-7 had been in effect, the stroke would have counted, and the ball would have been holed.

Player A gets a one-stroke penalty under Rule 19.2b for relief for an unplayable ball.

Ian Walton/R&A

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OUT OF BOUNDS

by Ed Gowan

For the Arizona Golf Association My cup was filled long ago with angst over the lack of Rules knowledge expressed by TV commentators, writers and media in general. That cup has turned into a bucket the last few years, coming to a head recently when an amateur was disqualified at the USGA Four Ball Championship for an illegal grip on his putter.

The putter, which the player had been using for some time, had two grips separated by less than an inch. The following is the official Interpretation from the USGA Equipment Rules: Interpretation of Rule 3.c If a putter were allowed to have two non-circular grips, it would be possible to mount the grips such that their cross-section would not be “generally similar” throughout the entire length (see Section 3b above). For this reason, putters which have two grips must have two circular grips and this is interpreted strictly such that the grips must not incorporate a reminder rib.

Where a putter has two grips, these grips are only considered separate if the gap between them is at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) in length. If a smaller gap exists, or if no gap exists, the total length from the bottom of the lower grip to the Valqari top of the upper one would be considered “one grip.” Therefore, it is unlikely that the grip would conform if two conventional circular grips were installed without the required gap. Either the ex-

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posed piece of shaft between the two grips would constitute a waist, or the point where the two grips meet in the middle would cause a bulge. If there was no gap between the upper and lower grip, the grip could conform if the lower grip is a continuation of the upper grip, i.e. a continuation of the same taper, and the transition between the two sections is smooth.

“What difference would this make?” you might ask. There are any number of advantages that a player or equipment company could produce if a smaller gap was permitted, such as creating a “trigger” slot for the forefinger, an anchor slot for a thumb or the heal of the hand, with many other possibilities left to the imagination if grips could be contoured. Since a putter with two grips can’t have waists or bulges to assist the grip, and these requirements have been in place for several years, there was simply no excuse for the player to have constructed such a grip. Be assured, no equipment company or reputable professional would have done this for the player.

James Gilbert/USGA

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James Gilbert/USGA

Ty Gingerich (pictured) and partner Cole Harris were disqualified from the 2022 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Wednesday because of a violation of Part 2, 3.c of the Equipment Rules, which states a split putter grip gap must be at least 1.5 inches apart.

The media person noted that the players clubs were “inspected” (improper use of the word) at the beginning of the event. The USGA did not inspect the clubs as the writer would have known had he asked. Instead, I was advised a Titleist representative was simply making a club and ball count for statistical purposes to see whose clubs and balls were used. No Rules review was performed.

This is just one more instance of media reacting emotionally. I can only surmise that the purpose is to gain attention where it is not merited, assuming the perceived “high ground” in criticizing the institution of the Rules for self-aggrandizement. TV commentators excel in this, undermining public perceptions of the Rules that which they have never spent any time trying to understand. Those who know the Rules, who have managed tournaments and prepared golf courses for events may have a few items they would prefer differently; but, since the Rules changes of 2019, nearly all have aligned in support of the Rules as being clear,

fair and easily understood.

Simply put, any who display contempt or distain for the Rules are the equivalent of third-grade math experts.

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Ed Gowan is a noted Rules of Golf expert. He has officiated at 35 US Opens, 119 USGA Championships, the Masters and dozens of other international events, both professional and amateur, and has been the face of the Arizona Golf Association’s popular Rule of the Month video series since 2020. He served as the Executive Director of the AGA for 37 years, and is the Founder of the Arizona Golf Foundation, the charitable arm of the AGA. Thoughts on this Out of Bounds? Let us know at azgolfinsider@azgolf.org.

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