AZ GOLF Insider Digital Edition

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS

PRESIDENT................................................. Tim Brown

VICE PRESIDENT.....................................John Souza

VICE PRESIDENT ............................ ...Tim Hulscher

SECRETARY...........................................Jackie Bertsch

TREASURER...........................................Vera Ciancola

GENERAL COUNSEL.............................. Greg Mast

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dr. Harry Cavanagh Jr., Joe Foley, Tameka Fox-Hartman, Bryan Hoops, Mark Jeffery, Leslie Kramer, Ann Martin, Scott McNevin, Jay Pennypacker, Rod Tomita, Victoria Totlis

AGA STAFF

The latter will give superintendents the ability to improve the quality of play and turf conditions at their facilities.

On the cover of this AZ Golf Insider: The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club’s new golf shop. Designed by Phoenix-based Douglas Frederikson Architects, the golf shop represents the first phase of the Club’s renovation project, which will eventually include a new clubhouse, restaurant, additional on-site parking, and landscape improvements. All the while, the renovations include water conservation technology to ensure compliance with their water allotment and allow golfers to enjoy the course in the coming years.

Finally, you have the chance to catch up on the AGA’s latest tournament results in this edition. The first three months of our tournament schedule have been full of excitement and are a sign of a historic summer championship schedule as the AGA continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Joe Foley, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Le Ann Finger, Amy Fruhwirth, Brandon Genson, Sharon Goldstone, Vivian Kelley, Kathy Laux, Mike Mason, Meagan McEnery, Derek McKenzie, Chris Montgomery, Robyn Noll, Austin Pelias, Everett Priddy, Logan Rasmussen, Daniel Shoup, Peg Tanner, Alex Tsakiris, Susan Woods

PARTNERSHIP CONTACT

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NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONTACT

Brian Foster...................................... (602) 909-7799

THE AZGOLF INSIDER STAFF

EDITOR IN CHIEF.............................. David Bataller

AGA EDITOR................................ Brandon Genson

CONTRIBUTORS

Joe Foley, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Janeen Driscoll, Robin Farran, Brandon Genson, Jeff Locke, Rob Myers, David Schefter

Robin Farran Receives Usga

JOE DEY AWARD

Noted Rules of Golf expert Robin Farran was recently recognized by the USGA with the Joe Dey Award for volunteerism - its highest “outside the ropes” honor.

On The Cover

One of Phoenix’s iconic golf facilities, the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club recently opened its brand new Golf Shop, completing phase one of a multiphase clubhouse enhancement project.

GOLF’S ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

A recent study estimated Arizona’s golf industry produced $6 billion in economic activity while using only 2% of daily statewide water to serve 16.6 million golf rounds in 2021.

Tournament Recap

Check out the final leaderboards of AGA Tournaments and Championships played so far in 2023.

Jgaa Alumni Appreciation

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona announced the launch of a new alumni appreciation initiative, joining generations of JGAA members past and present.