The Sound

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MARCH 2020

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A NEWSLETTER BY THE CLUB, FOR OUR MEMBERS

MARCH 2020

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NEWS & FEATURES MONTHLY CALENDAR GREEN SCENE

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SPA & HEALTH THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR MASSAGE

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ON COURT HOW SHORT TENNIS PLAYERS COMPETE IN A SPORT OF GIANTS

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ON COURSE PGA PRO'S CORNER 6 NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT HAVE CHANGED THE GAME

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EVENT-FULL MEMBERS ANNUAL ART SHOW PALM BEACH EQUESTRIAN CENTER TOUR

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March 2020 SUNDAY 1 OLD COURSE CASUAL DINNER AFTER FORE

DINNER AT BUBBE'S BUFFET

MONDAY 2 OCMGA BURGERS & BREWS

** - INDICATES THAT THESE CLUBS GATHER ON A CONSISTENT WEEKLY BASIS

TUESDAY 3 BSWGA WRITERS WORKSHOP MAGIC HANDS KNITTING CLUB ** DUPLICATE BRIDGE**

WEDNESDAY 4 BSMGA TUSCAN NIGHT

THURSDAY 5 OCWGA BISTRO DINNER

LYNN LINCOLN CENTERSTEARN MATTHEWS

RED HOT TUESDAY

HADASSAH FORUM

OLD COURSE CASUAL DINNER AFTER FORE SMOKIN HOT DINNER

9 OCMGA CURRENT EVENTS GREAT LECTURES

10 BSWGA CREST THEATREANDRE DE SHIELDS RED HOT TUESDAY

BURGERS & BREWS

LEARN

HAPPY HOUR

COLOR WAR

WICK THEATREDONNY RAY EVINS

BISTRO DINNER

OLD COURSE DINNER KID'S MOVIE NIGHT SPIDERMAN "INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE"

ANNUAL MEETING

8 COLOR WAR

SATURDAY

6 HADASSAH LUNCH & 7

A LA CARTE DINNER WITH MUSIC

GAME NIGHT - TRIVIA NIGHT

SCRABBLE CLUB **

FRIDAY

KRAVIS CENTER - MISS SAIGON

11 BSMGA

12 IPHONE "SOS"

13 HAPPY HOUR

OC LADIES' FRIEND APPRECIATION DAY

OC LADIES' FRIEND APPRECIATION DAY

A LA CARTE DINNER WITH MUSIC

BROWARD CENTER MEAN GIRLS

BISTRO DINNER

OLD COURSE DINNER WITH MUSIC

14 OC GOVERNORS CUP RD #1

BISTRO DINNER 1401 EAST STEAKHOUSE DINNER LYNN THEATRE- GIGI

TUSCAN NIGHT

15 MIXED DOUBLES SOCIAL (DATE CHANGE)

OC GOVERNORS CUP RD #2 BOCA BLACK BOX THE EDWARD TWINS

16 OCMGA MIXER WITH 17 BSWGA GUEST

BOOK CLUB

BROWARD CENTER PAUL ANKA

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

BURGERS & BREWS

RED HOT TUESDAY DINNER

18 BSMGA

19 OCWGA

WINE TASTING ARGENTINA TUSCAN NIGHT

WOMEN'S CLUB DAY TRIP - NORTON MUSEUM BISTRO DINNER

MOVIE NIGHT GOLDFINGER

20 HAPPY HOUR A LA CARTE DINNER WITH MUSIC OLD COURSE DINNER WITH MUSIC

21 NC - CLUB

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

BISTRO DINNER

OC GALA COCKTAIL PARTY

BITE OF THE BIG APPLE BUFFET

22 OLD COURSE CASUAL 23 EAST COAST SWING 24 BSWGA DINNER AFTER FORE

MARKET PLACE BUFFET

OC MEN'S APPRECIATION DAY BURGERS & BREWS

EAST COAST SWING OC MEN'S APPRECIATION DAY CANASTA CLASS

TOUR & TEA - FLAGLER & BREAKERS TOUR RED HOT TUESDAY DINNER

29 OC COUPLES MIXER A TASTE OF ASIA BUFFET

30 OCMGA CURRENT EVENTS BURGERS & BREWS

25 BSWGA

26 OCWGA

EAST COAST SWING

EAST COAST SWING

CANASTA CLASS

CANASTA CLASS

WICK THEATRE- A CHORUS LINE

WOMEN'S CLUB BRUNCH - BIANA PINCHUK

TUSCAN NIGHT

BISTRO DINNER

27 EAST COAST SWING

28 OC FIT & FEED

LECTURE - JEFF GOLDMAN

NC- MEMBER MEMBER

A LA CARTE DINNER WITH MUSIC

BISTRO DINNER

OLD COURSE DINNER WITH MUSIC

1401 EAST STEAKHOUSE DINNER

HAPPY HOUR

31 NEW COURSE

LADIES CLOSING DAY

WRITER'S WORKSHOP RED HOT TUESDAY DINNER CREST THEATRELUCIE ARNAZ

For mor e det ai l ed i nf or mat i on about Di ni ng Opt i ons, Dr ess Code, and Hour s of Oper at i on, pl ease see our Season di ni ng schedul e l ocat ed i n t he f l yer r acks and on our Br oken Sound App.

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MAIN DINING ROOM OLD COURSE POOL BISTRO

GREEN SCENE

Richard Berke

Richard Berke

Silvio Trentalange

Arlene Alexander

Debby Loewenberg Spiny Backed Orbweaver

Jon Hirsch

Karen Nazaruk

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Michael Shaw

Jeffrey Rudnick

A SPECIAL SPA AND FITNESS CROSSOVER EVENT

Spring into Wellness!

Join Broken Sound Spa & Fitness on March 24, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:30pm for a special evening of all things wellness!

Join us with guest, master instructor Annika Kielland, to relax your mind and body with the calming and healing power of Tibetan crystal bowls. This gentle, restorative slow paced yoga focuses on holding asanas (poses) for longer periods of time, stretching and targeting the deep connective tissues between the muscles.

All levels are welcome, including those with no yoga experience.

The event continues with an array of mini treatments, including Eye & Lip Treatments, Mashing, Chair Massage and Stretch Therapy.

Mingle with like-minded wellness enthusiasts while sipping mimosa’s spiked with fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks!

Space is limited, sign up begins on Monday, March 9, 2020.

Limit 2 treatments per member.

Event Fee is $20, cancellation policy applies.

Please call 561-241-6840Â to register

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR MASSAGE

Your well-tailored fitness program may be missing something important—a regular massage.

No longer stigmatized as a frivolous luxury or a therapeutic detour on the road to rehab, massage is now joining exercise, nutrition, and rest as a crucial component of a sound fitness plan, particularly for weekend athletes who may not take optimal care of their bodies.

It's usually aches and pains that make people give up a sport. But if Joe Runner stays out there with the help of regular massage, he's going to live to be 80 or 90 years old.

Even the simplest relaxation massages will decrease stress and improve circulation. More intense sports massages and deep soft-tissue work characterized by pushing hard into the layers of muscle, tendon, and ligament will shorten your recovery time after tough workouts and games, while keeping joint injuries and other ailments at bay.

What the Pros Know Sports and hard training leave behind micro tears in muscle fiber, while muscle metabolism deposits waste in the form of lactic acid and phosphocreatine.

As your body cools, these metabolic by-products solidify, creating adhesions between muscle fibers that inhibit those fibers from contracting smoothly against one another. Massage does two things: It physically breaks down the adhesions and waste, much like rolling a clump of dirt between your fingers until it disintegrates making it easier for the body to flush it out and restore your full range of motion. It also stimulates blood circulation, speeding up repair work by delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Of course, pro athletes aren't the only people who stand to benefit from deep massage. For recreational athletes who hit it hard on weekends and who may go three or four days without activity, exercise is even more stressful on the body than for those who work out regularly.

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For recreational athletes, massage may be more about injury prevention than performance enhancement. Every time you are active, you're risking strains, pulls and tears which can lead to more serious problems down the road, such as tendinitis and chronic pain. Massage shouldn't replace stretching, but since it moves muscle fibers in many more directions than a person can stretch, it can increase your range of motion dramatically, preventing injury.

How Much Is Enough?

For athletes, gauge how often you should get a massage by the number of training miles you log. For example, if you are actively playing tennis daily, you should get a massage once a week.

Sports Massage vs Relaxation How deep does the massage need to be to be beneficial? Going deeper into the tissue will reap more long lasting benefits but it’s not for everyone. While therapists vary on their opinion about how much you should hurt during and after your session, the purpose of sports massage is to penetrate far into muscle tissue, and sometimes that work can be painful.

However, a lot of tension is actually emotional tension, and anywhere there's tension there's potential for injury.

The body reacts to non-sports-related stress by contracting muscles and restricting blood flow to certain parts of your body. Any sort of massage, even very light pressure, takes the body through the relaxation process and makes it easier to coax yourself into a mellow state when you're feeling stressed. Over time, the relaxation you learn on the massage table can be just as beneficial when applied to how you exercise.

The moral of the story is, we should consider massage to be just as important as exercise and nutrition. Forget gulping down painkillers, if you want to stay active longer, massage is the best prescription you're ever going to get!

By Appointment, Limited Availability, please call 561.241.6868 to schedule.

If facials are no longer available, you can opt for a 30-minute massage or body treatment.

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HOW SHORT TENNIS PLAYERS COMPETE IN A SPORT OF GIANTS

A note from our Head Tennis Professional, Denzil Pieters.

This is an excerpt from an article was originally featured in the New York Times in 2018. The reason this article is among my favorites is because it provides insight into how shorter players need to hone a very particular set of skills to compete on the pro tour. Speed, agility, quickness and a great return of serve is absolutely essential to be able to compete against the taller players on the tour. It also highlights how shorter players need to be emotionally more stable and possess mental toughness to compete against their taller counterparts who typically have an arsenal of big shots.

When Laura Siegemund, who once reached 26th in the women’s tennis rankings, had to drop down to the I.T.F. Pro Circuit as she came back from an injury, she noticed a significant difference in the players there that went beyond skills and polish. “There were far more small players down there, and the higher you go on the tour, the players get taller,” said Siegemund, who is 5 feet 6 inches tall. “So taller players have an advantage.”

The former United States Open champion, Tracy Austin, who, at 5-5 was fairly average in her day, would be undersized today. “Martina Navratilova was thought of as tall back then, and she was 5-8,” Austin said. She added that she was now “awe-struck” by the size and strength of the players she sees in the locker room. Even Julia Glushko, who stands 5-7, said, “On the tour, I feel so small.”

While the greatest players are hardly giants, Serena Williams is 5-9; Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are 6-1, the balance of power has shifted toward the tall, and smaller players must adapt, and not just by adding an inch or two to their player bios. “You must have special assets, or we are not seeing you on the tour, you are playing on the I.T.F. Circuit or the men’s Challenger Tour,” Austin said. Size does matter, for reach, pace and angles, at the net, on groundstrokes, and especially on the serve. Five of the 16 men in the fourth round of singles at the United States Open are at least 6-5, and seven of the 16 women are at least 5-10. Lack of stature is not disqualifying, by any means. The defending champion Sloane Stephens is 5-7, and she was joined in the fourth round by the 5-5 Ashleigh Barty, the 54 Carla Suárez Navarro and the 5-3 Dominika Cibuklova. The top-ranked woman, Simona Halep, is just 5-6.

One of the biggest upsets on the men’s side came in the third round when Philipp Kohlschreiber, who is listed at 510, knocked out fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev, who is eight inches taller. Kohlschreiber said he liked playing tall players. “I move the big guys around a lot,” he said. “It is one of my best strengths. He pointed to the variety of shots in his arsenal as a potent weapon against taller players. He used the backhand slice more than usual against Zverev to keep the ball low. “I hit low balls and high balls and lots of angles,” Kohlschreiber said.

Shorter players tend to be faster and more agile with better footwork than their N.B.A.-size rivals, but Austin said they also had to have superior technique and shot accuracy. She added that successful shorter players needed “emotional stability” and the “warrior mentality” of a Michael Chang or David Ferrer, who played his final U.S. Open this year.

Some smaller players, like Cibulkova, pack a punch in their games. Ricardas Berankis, who is listed at 5-9, routinely blasts in 120-mile-per-hour serves, but he is never going to match the speeds cranked out by 6-10 John Isner or 6-8 Kevin Anderson.

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The serve is the aspect in which undersized players most feel the height gap, they do not get to hit down on the ball and thus cannot generate the same power as taller players. “I don’t get a lot of aces, so I have to have a plan on my serve,” said Tim Smyczek, who is listed at 5-9. “Variation is one of my strengths, and I try structuring points off the serve plus the first shot instead of just the serve.”

The 5-5 Kirsten Flipkens, who beat the 6-1 Coco Vandeweghe in the first round, said it was especially important for shorter players to work on their serves because against the tallest players, when breaks are hard to come by, holding serve is crucial. Returning serve is one area in which shorter players tend to be better than the largest of their counterparts.

While the top 10 servers on the men’s tour are either very tall or named Federer or Nadal, six of the top eight players in return rating are 6-0 or below, including the 5-7 Diego Schwartzman, who is second over all.

In the WTA this year, Halep has the best record, winning 49.4 percent of her return games before her Open loss, while Stephens is second, the 5-7 Daria Kasatkina is third, and the 5-6 Monica Niculescu is fifth.

Flipkens said shorter players had to learn to analyze the game better, reading their opponent’s tosses to make the most of their return opportunities.

Austin said, “Anticipation is not an overt skill, but it is crucial to develop.”

Once the ball is in play, smaller players frequently rely on superior speed. “Everybody is taller than me,” the 5-1 Kurumi Nara said, “so I try to move well and more quickly than the other person.” While bigger players are getting more agile, most still are not light on their feet. Low balls at the feet make them uncomfortable. Glushko said taller players “don’t like the ball hit into the body,” and that applies to serves too.

Smaller players like Siegemund said the best tactic was to stand further back, allowing them to run down more balls, and to let the balls come down to a more manageable height.

But to play defense and extend rallies, Seigemund said, smaller players must stay in top shape. “All the players are fit, but we have to be fitter,” she said.

Some say the opposite approach may be more helpful. “The whole point of tennis is to rob your opponent of time,” Austin said. “You can do that with raw power or by hitting the ball early. Shorter players need to take the ball extra early.”

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Berankis plays aggressively, which he said, combined with his speed, “can make opponents uncomfortable.” But he acknowledged that “it puts much more risk on my end, and so sometimes it’s important for me to find a middle ground.”

Smyczek said: “You can get in trouble staying back and running all day, but if you move in to take time away from them, but they are hitting big shots, then you are also taking time away from yourself. You need to be able to do either, to be aggressive based on the opportunities you get.” Berankis said that with the sport becoming more physical and focused on power, he was concerned that “there is not too much thinking on the court.” Glushko added 10 pounds of muscle to gain more firepower and said, “I feel so much better on the court.”

But Vania King, who is 5-4, said, “There’s only so much more bulk I could add without comprising myself in other ways.”

As players get taller with bigger serves, Austin said, she worries that long rallies will vanish. “You need versatility and conflicting styles to keep it interesting,” she said. But many smaller players are not fretting. “Shorter players will not become totally obsolete,” King said. “There is a way to combat size, we just have to be quicker and craftier.”

EAST COAST SWING TOURNAMENT SAVE THE DATES MARCH 23-27, 2020

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canasta class MARCH 24TH, 25TH, AND 26TH $90 PER PERSON 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM MEDIA ROOM

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ON COURSE

6 New Technologies that have changed the game - Anything to help!

As golfers, we sure can come up with any excuse when we don’t play well. We will try anything to improve our game.

Let’s look into how new technology can help you improve.

Recently, our New Course Golf Professionals visited the PGA Show, which, in the golf community, is a little taste of heaven. The PGA Show is a four-day convention that displays all of the new technology, equipment, and trends in golf. Technology has had a significant impact on the game. Changes in clubs, balls, shoes, and equipment, helps make the game more accessible and more enjoyable. Here are five of the technologies that have impacted the game and can help you improve: Golf Clubs Golf club technology has increased playing ability by introducing factors like golf club aerodynamics, component weight, and enhanced graphite shafts. The components inside the golf clubs are lighter and stronger, and help golfers hit the ball longer and straighter. Today’s driver heads are much bigger than they were in previous generations, which helps with forgiveness on off-centered hits. Even irons are weighted to help golfers with slower swing speeds get the ball in the air. Please stop in the New Course Golf Shop to try out the latest equipment or see our calendar for upcoming Demo Days.

Golf Balls Golf balls have changed quite a bit as well. Many companies, including Titleist and Bridgestone, offer golf ball fittings, which takes a look at a player’s ball flight characteristics to fit them to the ball that is best for them.

Now golfers have a variety of golf balls to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for more distance or better feel around the greens there’s a golf ball made just for you.

Stop in the Golf Shop, and we can help fit you.

Hybrid Golf Clubs Many golfers find it difficult to hit fairway metals or irons. The mechanics of striking the ball consistently from an uneven lie can cause trouble for many amateur golfers, and that’s why they have turned to hybrid clubs.

Hybrids, also known as “a rescue club,” have a greater launch capability that will help the golfer get the ball up in the air more efficiently. They are also more forgiving and come in many different lofts that can help a golfer hit out of the rough or fairway bunker with confidence.

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ON COURSE

6 New Technologies that have changed the game (cont) Club Shoes Modernized golf shoes have become lighter, more comfortable, more attractive, and far more effective.

Today’s golf shoes have more padding, support, top-quality materials, and waterproofing.

Manufacturers build the shoe with comfort as the top priority, and that has helped golfers get through a round of 18 holes without pain or blisters.

Club Fitting One of the most challenging things about the game of golf is getting started. You may have played a round or two with your friend’s or uncle’s old clubs, but they are not going to help you improve your game over the long haul. At some point, you have to purchase clubs, and that’s where the trouble begins. How does anyone determine which are the right clubs for their game?

Technology has advanced this field quite a bit. Professional club fitters can help golfers find the right clubs through the use of computer analysis of their swing. Club fitters can measure clubhead speed, launch angle, ball flight, and grip strength. All of these factors will help the fitter make the proper recommendation and allow the golfer to purchase the correct clubs for his or her game.

Those tools did not exist in previous years, and they give the golfer a better chance to enjoy the game and improve. You wouldn’t walk around in shoes that don’t fit, right?

If you listen to the manufacturers’ commercials, you will be able to make huge strides in your game just by stepping up the equipment you use. It’s not quite that simple, but improved equipment could turn an average golfer into a good one, and good golfer into a great one.

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APRIL 2021

SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI & GOLF TRIP APRIL 16-28, 2021 Join us for this once in a lifetime experience!

Registration is now open, space is limited!

To register, or for more information, please contact: Matt Newman - mnewman@brokensoundclub.org 561-241-6862 or Gabriela Muriel - gmuriel@brokensoundclub.org 561-241-6870

KIDS FISHING DERBY

SAVE THE DATE Saturday  April 25, 2020

MEMBERS ANNUAL ART SHOW & COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Thank you to all of our artists for showcasing their talents!

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BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Saturday, April 11, 2020 9:00 am $15.95 per person plus Tax Children - 2yrs-12yrs: $10.95 per person plus Tax

PALM BEACH EQUESTRIAN CENTER TOUR & VISIT

20 Broken Sound Members joined our Member Services team on a tour of the Palm Beach Equestrian center. After a delicious lunch, members explored hunter and jumper competition rings, the stabling area where horses prepare for competition, and a stroll through Vendor Village. The tour was both exciting and informative. Members were able to see some Olympic riders gearing up for competition!

Thank you to Mrs. Diane Klein for sharing her amazing photos with us.

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WINE PAIRING DINNER

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 OLD COURSE * 6:00PM featuring Tayson Pierce Estate Wines and Eric Philippe Champagne $75.00 per person Classic Dinner Dress Attire For Reservations, please call (561)241-6877 Reservations will open March 4 48 Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

IN THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR FITNESS CENTER

PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES INCLUDE: Real-time communication with leading Boca Raton Regional Hospital physicians Hands-on, evidence-based care with a familiar face.

Physical Therapist Merissa Encarnacion, MPT, DPT

Seamless collaboration with fitness center trainers, as well as golf and tennis pros

To schedule Physical Therapy call your dedicated patient experience specialist at 561-955-3030

CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATION

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John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O

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Cathy Grana, Assistant General Manager

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Carol Boettcher, Director, HR Merryl Magnuson, Executive Assistant

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Lisa Fuller, Director of Membership

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Jon Ricco, Member Comm. Specialist

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Rachel Flood, Marketing Coordinator

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Dianne L. Hart, Director of Finance

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Tim Nelson

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Club Billing

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Gabriela Muriel

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FITNESS & SPA Leigh-Ann Davidson, Spa Director

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Jeff Weiner, Fitness Director

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Joe Longo, Executive Chef

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Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations

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JUNIOR PROGRAMS Arnaud Delanoe, Program Manager

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Jeff Waber, Director of Golf Old Course Pro Shop, Old Course

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