Golf Central Mag- Vol 23 Issue 7

Florida

photo by Greg Corbo

Each and every one of us either knows someone or was personally affected by Hurricane Ian. Yet the bands of any hurricane will never be as strong as the band of brothers and sisters that golf course superintendents share in their time of need. After months of pummeling rain that left so many golf courses a soggy mess the very last thing we needed was a hurricane that made fairways look like water hazards and greens unputtable. But Mother Nature marches to the beat of her own drum (so do I) and left us to deal with one of the worst storms in history. Several facilities took big time hits. Others not quite as bad but still much more than a small bump in the road. But bumps are encountered every day. And when its more than a bump we band together with an unbreakable spirit of togetherness to help each other out as best we can. From sharing tips and tricks to sharing equip ment to whatever else is needed, by working together we ensure that the journey we are on is never lost, just slightly delayed. And when we come back again, we don’t just show up but come back stronger and wiser, because of the journey we took together. We rebuild because that’s what our community does. We rebuild because that is what our community expects. We rebuild because golf is an important part of many people’s lives.

we can..together we will …and soon enough we will say together we have.

Publisher: Terrie L. Purdum

Edi tor in Chief: Shannon Coates

Graphic Design: Melahn Cable, Golf The Wise Way: Greg and Beverly Wise, Photojournalists

Photographers: Lynn Pelham, Brion Price, Peter Hakansson Mike Coonan, Becky Galloway, Madison Coates, Mac Carraway, Greg Corbo

Senior Correspondent: Rick Harris, Sr.

International Correspondent: Dove Jones

Influencer/Ambassador: Chad Smith

Contributing Writers: Jay Golden, PGA; Bob Bolton, Greg Corbo, Elisa Gaudet, Holly Geoghegan, Mike Jamison, Mike May, Anthony Williams

Editor Emeritus: Joel Jackson, CGCS Retired

Turf Tender: Rich Havyer

Regional Partner: Doug Hollandsworth, Founder-Georgia Golf Trail

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better time to play.

Introducing the Ultimate Roller Makef ield Putters

down time as well. He spent it as many of us did during lockdown, online, watching YouTube and researching favorite past times.

Golf has been a part of Everett’s life since he was 11. His father was a PGA Rules Official and avid golfer. This introduction to golf immediately stuck, and Everett has monitored the evolution of the game and its nuances ever since. He even still has his first Ping putter, bought for him in 1968, by his father.

A deep dedication to family. A love of the game of golf. Decades of engineering experience. YouTube. Covid lockdown. A family car ride.

Typically, the pieces to a puzzle simply fit, or make sense. Makefield’s story is anything but typical. Those six seemingly random factors led Everett Farr, an engineer and inventor, to take a deep dive into the science of putters.

As Covid lockdowns were implemented, the aid for Everett’s adult autistic son could no longer provide assistance. He chose to leave work early every day to help his wife at home. Along with this added family time, came some newfound

Given his background, changes to equipment and technology have stood out to him over the years. For this reason, his focus turned to promotional videos and reviews, specifically putters. Countless videos from numerous brands later, he found the engineering principles in these clubs to be lacking compared to what is invested in other pieces of equipment. Taking what he found valuable from these videos, in connection with his expertise, factors such as weighting,

Makefield Putter co-founders, Michael LIttle, PGA, Everett Farr, and Matthew Fuchs

balance, spin and skid, alignment and shaft angle resonated with him.

Armed with the concept to design a better performing flat stick, Everett felt he had a head start on accomplishing this through another company he helped create. Matt Fuchs and he started Lehdrex back in 2020. Their specialization in 3D computer modeling and fabrication gave Everett and Matt an advantage in designing their initial model. A year was spent testing various metrics. The prototype found it’s way into the hands of Michael Little, PGA, a two-time Philadelphia Section Player of the Year. Michael’s input and golf experience, in unison with the engineering concepts of Everett and Matt, produced an extremely high performing putter.

The concept was well thought out, the prototype of the highest performance, but neither the company, nor the putter had a name. The origin of the Makefield name is very close to Everett’s heart. It was on a car ride through Bucks County with his family that they spotted a road sign, for Lower Makefield. Uttering the word “Makefield” all at once, ‘make’ is what a putter is designed for, and in a golf tournament you play against a ‘field’ Everett

thought. Makefield Putters was born.

Vince Sullivan was Everett’s dear friend, teacher and mentor. An extraordinary individual and respected professional golfer, Everett felt it only fitting to name Makefield’s maiden putter the V-S, in Vince’s memory.

Ten months after debuting at the PGA Show, Everett and his team are striving to change the game when it comes to putters, putter fittings and putter education. To learn more about Makefield’s story, their unique X-3 weight system, their V-S, and state of the art Quintic Ball Roll used in their fittings, visit www.makefieldputters.com

Philadelphia PGA Section Pros who all play Makefield Putters and qualified for the PGA Professional Championsip.

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As the 14th Annual Presidents Cup ended… we congratulate the American Team, with Captain Davis Love III, on a decisive win over the International Team, headed by Captain Trevor Immel man.

For the first time in its 25-year history, the Presidents Cup was contested in the Southeast and utilized the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hail, Hail… The U.S.A.

Taking the top 12 player in America on the PGA Tour and matching them to the top 12 International players is a daunting task to say the least. Now put ting them on a golf course that will test every shot from these Titans… and you begin to get the feel of the Presidents Cup.

The format for the 4-day event is equally challenging for the players and their Captains to select the players best suited to each other. Over the course of 4-day… the teams would play 30 matches.

Probably one of the most difficult things to do in Team Competition is the Alternate Shot portion, as you never know where you are going to hit your shot from.

Max Homa, giving Tony Finau a hard time during round one… “You meant to put me in the bunker… what’s the mat ter with you.”

But all in all, it is the fan experience while attending these PGA Tour events. The food… the connection to the play ers… the corporate connection to the community. Citi Interactive Zone had one of the stronger commitments to the fan experience… providing a putting

green, playing for prizes and an indoor interaction tent to provided many thing to occupy the time during the event.

It is “All About the Fans” and sharing their love of country and golf.

The Presidents Cup will return for the second time to The Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024.

Founded in 1873, The Royal Montreal Golf Club is the oldest golf club in North America. Its Blue Course was designed by Dick Wilson and recently updated by Rees Jones in 2004 and 2005. In addi tion to hosting the Presidents Cup, The Royal Montreal Golf Club has also held the RBC Canadian Open on 10 occasions, with the most current being in 2014.

USA Team… Coaches… and Spouses gather on the 15th green to celebrate at Quail Hollow Club.

I heard many fans talking, if they had to tee off out of this canyon… “I would not want to be the people on the right side of the stadium near the end.”

Max Homa, giving Tony Finau a hard time during round one… “You meant to put me in the bunker… what’s the matter with you.”

No… it isn’t me… but I am sure he is sipping on the Tito’s All-American Transfusion. – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ginger ale, grape juice, fresh lime juice… and garnished with a strawberry, grape and blueberry skewer.

Citi Interactive Zone

Citi Interactive Zone

Presenting the USA colors in their very own spe cial way in the first tee stadium area.

The Heartbeat of the Presidents Cup – More that 1,500 men and women are an integral part of this tournament’s success. These types of events don’t happen without dedicated volunteers that take pride in presenting a positive impact on their local community

ChelseaMiller

Where did you grow up? Virginia Beach, VA

Which group of people did you associate most with in high school? I went to a small private school with a graduating class of only 11 people so there weren’t really any groups to choose from.

What do you feel makes this club special? I like the friendly happy atmosphere.

What is your favorite part of being a cart girl? What is your least favorite part? I love the freedom of being outside and not behind a desk. My least favorite part is how brutally hot the summers get.

If you weren’t a cart girl, what would you be doing? Well, before I started working here I was modeling full-time, so maybe that or starting my own business.

What is your memorable moment working as a cart girl? That’s a tough one, probably when I went in the clubhouse a group of golfers that played earlier in the day were eating lunch and they all started singing to me, the whole restaurant was staring.

What is the funniest thing you’ve ever seen on the golf course? A golfer was trying to get his golf ball out of a tree so he was throwing his golf club in the air, and ended up getting that stuck, too.

What type of music do you prefer? It really just depends on my mood, but my go to is country.

What hobbies do you enjoy? Hanging out with my daughter and fiancé, shopping, yoga , going to the beach, cooking, and I love movies.

What is your idea of “the perfect date”? For a day date, probably Disney World. For evening, a really nice restaurant with amazing food and beautiful views.

Favorite comedian? Kevin James and Kevin Hart

Favorite type of movie? Romantic comedies 100%

Favorite charity to support? St. Jude’s

What else would you like for us to know about you? I am a friendly, happy person and I enjoy my job!

Photos by Greg Corbo

Jekyll Island Club resort A Georgia Jewel

Since the late 1800s, people have been traveling to Jekyll Island, Georgia in order to enjoy the climate of southeast Georgia and to stay at what is now the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort (319 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island; 912-319-4349). Admittedly, many of those initial visitors to Jekyll Island, back in the day, had access to big bank accounts and they were members of wealthy and influential families such as the Rockefellers, Morgans, Vanderbilts, and Pulitzers. It’s also fair to say that Jekyll Island was the original home of the rich and famous in the U.S. These days, Jekyll Island and the Jekyll Island Club Resort – located 65 miles south of Savannah– is a popular destination for couples, families and golfers throughout the year.

What makes Jekyll Island and the Jekyll Island Club Resort so appealing is that the architecture from the island’s historic past have been preserved for those to enjoy now and, hopefully, well into the future. If only those trees

dripping with Spanish moss could talk!

Guests at the Jekyll Island Club Resort – which includes accommodation options at the Jekyll Ocean Club, Island Cottages, or the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel– get

to enjoy a number of amenities.

For instance, the croquet courts located near the entrance to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel are a popular outdoor recreation outlet as are the two pools on the premises.

At the Jekyll Ocean Club, guests have access to 10 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches; a spacious outdoor pool deck; and an oversized hot tub with a fire pit. While here, enjoy the Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar, the resort’s beachfront kitchen and bar. And, every morning, you can enjoy a stunning sunrise from any of the 40 suites at this property. If you want to check

Jekyll Island Club Resort

out the Jekyll Island Club Hotel for a meal, there’s a complimentary shuttle that will take you there and back.

As for the Island Cottages, there are three of them -- Sans Souci, Cherokee, and Crane Cottage. Each structure is located in the Landmark Historic District, as a part of the Jekyll Island Club. While staying at the Island Cottages, relax, read a book and explore the beautifully manicured gardens. The

Not surprisingly, the Jekyll Island Golf Club is Georgia’s largest public golf resort and one of the 20+ destinations on the Georgia Golf Trail.

“Jekyll Island is one of the best places in the U.S. where you can go to unwind and relax while enjoying golf, fresh seafood, long walks along the beach, poolside siestas, and time off the grid,” said Doug Hollandsworth, Founder, the Georgia Golf Trail.

Island Cottages are popular for couples, group retreats, or destination weddings. One of the most popular restaurants at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel is The Wharf, which provides fresh, delicious seafood while overlooking the surrounding marshlands.

When it comes to the ‘play’ part of your trip to Jekyll Island, there are guided kayak tours, bicycle rides, bird watching, tennis, paddle boarding, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and 63 holes of golf at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, which has three 18-hole golf courses and a nine-hole layout. The three 18-hole courses are Indian Mound, Oleander, and Pine Lakes. The nine-hole layout is Great Dunes.

Indian Mound, constructed in 1975 by veteran golf course designer Joe Lee, is the shortest of the three 18-hole courses. Water impacts play on 11 of the 18 holes.

Oleander has been the host course for the Georgia Open on four occasions. Designed by golf course architect Dick Wilson, Oleander is known as the most ‘distinct’ of the three 18hole golf courses on Jekyll Island.

Pine Lakes was first opened for play in 1968 and it was renovated in 2002. Pine Lakes, designed by Clyde Johnson, is the longest golf course on Jekyll Island. The golf course meanders through ocean forests and natural marsh hammocks.

Great Dunes, designed by the great Walter “Old Man’ Travis, was the first golf course on Jekyll Island. The course opened for play in 1928. Travis was asked to design and build the best golf course that money could buy. He did just that.

To book your visit to Jekyll Island, check out Jekyllclub.com or GeorgiaGolfandTravel.com.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel Croquet

Jekyll Island Club Hotel pool

The Wharf on Jekyll Island

The Wharf – Crab Cakes

Country Club Leaders Play 260 Holes of Golf

holes each, over eight hours.

“We had a lot of fun this year on a nice sunny day, so we decided to go for our holes played record and completed a total of 130 holes each, for our all-time best of 260 combined. We think we got our summer golf in,” said Walls.

“Many thanks to the organizers of this great event and especially those who guide the First Tee of the Palm Beaches, a program both Jeff and I are real believers in, as are our members who provide wonderful support each year. Much appreciation, as well, to the members and staff from Jupiter Country Club for making the course available to us for the day.”

BallenIsles Country Club General

Manager and Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Walls and Director of Golf Jeff Fitzherbert played a combined 260 holes of golf on Tuesday, September 6th to raise funds for the First Tee of the Palm Beaches. Walls and Fitzherbert were participating in the 7th Annual 100 Hole Challenge Golf Marathon held at Jupiter Country Club and raised more than $19,000 for the First Tee of the Palm Beaches through BallenIsles’ member donations and pledges. In

2021, the duo raised more than $17,500 for the First Tee of the Palm Beaches, playing a combined 216 holes of golf, and in 2020, they raised $15,000.

For this year’s 100 Hole Challenge, Walls and Fitzherbert played 130

While their 100 Hole Challenge is complete, Walls and Fitzherbert hope to continue to collect donations for the First Tee of the Palm Beaches through the month of September as the fundraiser website is still accepting contributions.

For more information on the First Tee of the Palm Beaches and their 100 Hole Challenge Golf Marathon, visit www.firstteefloridagoldcoast. org/palm-beaches. For more information on BallenIsles Country Club, visit www.BallenIsles.org

Jeff Fitzherbert and Ryan Walls

Next on the tee… On a Mission to Win!

The Society of Hickory Golfers - 2022 U.S. Hickory Open was contested at Mission Inn Resort and Club in September. Hosted by the Florida Hickory Golfer, this national event fielded 78 golfers. Hailing from 20 different states in the US, as well as 2 from Canada and one from Ireland… this 36-hole event featured multiple categories in which to compete for the Ultimate Coveted - U.S. Hickory Open Championship Award.

The Open Division with 25 contestants

The Senior Division with 25 contestants

The Super Senior Division with 16 contestants and the Ladies Division with 12 contestants – One of the largest fields ever.

By Beverly and Greg Wise

With weather the way it can be in Florida during September, the field was allowed to wear shorts in the sake of staying cool on the links. Obviously period clothes were encouraged, but not mandatory for the 2022 event.

A special announcement about the 2023 U.S. Hickory Open

A special announcement was made at the awards ceremony in the afternoon. Hickory golf will return to the venerable Inwood County Club, nestled by the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. The 2023 U.S. Hickory Open will be held in Long Island, New York on September 9-12 at Inwood Country Club. This will be the centennial anniversary of Bobby Jones’ 1923 US Open Victory at Inwood. As well as Walter Hagen’s PGA Championship in 1921.

Live Hickory Golf “History at it’s Finest” with your entry in to the 2023 U.S. Hickory Open.

For more information: when entries open, follow https://www. hickorygolfers.com/ or Facebook page societyofhickorygolfers

The field will be very limited, so if you were ever thinking about walking on the fairway of history… this is now your chance.

2022 U.S. Hickory Open Champion, James Ciganek, Reston, VA, showed tremen dous form on his way to a 79-78–157 total score, 7 shots ahead of second place Joey Piatek, Munster, Ind.

2022 U.S. Hickory Open Ladies Champion belongs to 13-year-old, Rylee Stovall, Litchfield Park, Ariz., 81-74–155 total score, 13 shots ahead of Bailey Wiegandt, Louisville, Ky., 86-82–168

Tad Moore, Selma, Alabama, shows his shot making skills out of the penalty area and somehow stayed clean.

Largest field of lady competitors in the history of the Society of Hickory Golfers

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Only One Thing Missing!

In a recent trip North to celebrate my Jimtown High School - 50th Class Reunion in Elkhart, Indiana, there was only one thing missing about this trip… Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) singing “Back Home Again… in Indiana.” There isn’t anyone that sings that song better for the opening of the Indianapolis 500… than Jim Nabors, all starting in the same year… 1972.

You realize that you are going to exchange stories… maybe see old flames… even meet people that you didn’t really care about or like for that matter when you graduated… but then

you must face them 50 years later.

Then the first task came, when the gauntlet was placed on playing a round of golf for Saturday morning at one of their new local golf courses with the 4-letterman from my high school golf team. So, that wouldn’t be so bad, except it ended up being 54 degrees that morning at Bent Oak Golf Club, 2 of them showed up in shorts and it took me about 6 holes to warm up and get my jacket off. Lucky for me… the other letterman hadn’t really played that much golf and I was holding my own and moving ahead quit quickly.

The stories started flowing very quickly on the front nine and it was like the sarcasm had never stopped from high school. The only thing better about the sarcasm…. is that we all had some new material to use on each other. The day ended and we were still all friends… nothing could be better, and all agreed to do it again.

So… 50 years later, you have a little bit of apprehension about going to a party and seeing people that you haven’t even talked to in the past… well, in many cases 50 years. But in hindsight… you owe it to yourself and others, when that time comes up, you must go. Okay… I was fighting and kicking all the way into the room. Would I know anyone? Would they recognize me? Would I feel uncomfortable?

Dressed like I was… I went into the

L to R – Greg Wise, Bob Kelly, Mark Campbell, and Ken Dorrier – Senior Class Golf Team.

High School Sweethearts… still together today!

room on fire, ready to take on the world. The first person I saw said… “what is your name? … okay… just kidding!” We were all friends and the stories started in very quickly. I was hugged by a lot of people that obviously knew me… and I had to back off just a little… focus my eyes on the name tag and respond with a second hug… Marilyn… it’s you! But… then there the stories

that would convict me if there wasn’t for a statute of limitations in place in Indiana on the theft of watermelons.

Let’s give me a chance to recover before having another “Class Reunion” Maybe that 60-year mark would be the next special one and the “Golf Letterman” would have a chance to practice, and I agree… we should play from the senior tees next time.

1972 – Co-Medalist in the Elkhart Sectional –Yes… that’s me and yes… those curls are real!

Mark Campbell…

Casey Mcdonald

Where were you born? Did you grow up there? Born and raised in Lutz, FL

What do you do for a living? I am a professional golf instructor. www.thecavegolf.com

What would you like to do for a living? Play on the PGA Tour, but it is too late.

Aside from golf; what do you prefer for fun and relaxation? I like to BBQ and sit by the pool.

What golf apparel do you like to wear? I am part of team Srixon and wear their apparel.

Whom do you most admire for their inner and outer beauty? My mother, of course. She is an awesome person inside and out.

Steak, chicken, or seafood? I could eat chicken every day!

Tell us something about yourself that only your closest friends know I am very loyal and trustworthy.

What three things would you need to survive on a deserted island? Flint, Rambo knife, and fishing line.

Who would you like to have with you on the same deserted island; and why? My father, because between the two of us, we can figure it out.

What do you find to be the most annoying habit people demonstrate on the golf course? Throwing clubs and taking too long to hit the ball.

What do you fear the most? Heights

What three people would you most like to play with in your fantasy golf foursome? Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, Paige Spirnac

What are some of your great accomplishments? Passing my PGA PAT test and giving over 20,000 lessons.

Favorite magazine? Playboy, since I was 10.

Favorite charity to support? Wounded Warriors Project

What else would you like for us to know about you? I am very easy to get along with. Treat people how you want to be treated. I am very good as most sports, except soccer.

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Revolve Tour Edition Golf Bag –A Revolutionary Way To Get Around The Golf Course!

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Swag Golf Announces Its Newest Ambassador –Welcomes 3x World Series Champion Jon Lester To The Team

Swag Golf, the fan-favorite golf equipment, accessory and apparel company, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Swag Golf ambassador family - MLB pitcher, Jon Lester. Lester, who retired at the end of the 2021 season, is a 200game winner, 5x All-Star, and amassed 3 World Series Championships, between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.

“Wherever Jon played he brought his own swag - and many wins. As a Chicago-based company, and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, adding Jon to our ambassador family is extra special. We’re looking forward to helping Jon showcase his unique style,” said Nick Venson, owner, Swag Golf. appreciate

Lester joins Swag’s growing list of brand ambassadors, who include LPGA professional Anna Nordqvist, Instagram sensation Paige Spiranac, skateboarding icon Eric Koston and NHL right-winger Alex DeBrincat.

“Golf has always been a passion of mine, and now that I can play regularly and be around the game more, I’ve come to the nuance of different style aesthetics. I’m excited to join Swag’s roster of stud ambassadors and look forward to collaborating with Nick and the Swag team on some unique ways to express myself through the game,” said Jon Lester.

Since 2018, Swag has built a reputation for highend precision and continues to be one of the most head-turning companies in the golf space. For more information, or to snag some Swag of your own, please visit SwagGolf.com

The GRIFYN Adjustable Driver

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Tifosi Swank XL and Sizzle:

Perfect for on and off the green

It’s been a busy year for everyone at Tifosi Optics. The Swank series, Tifosi’s popular lifestyle and athleisure collection, continues to grow with new styles Swank XL and Sizzle. The Swank XL and Sizzle are both lightweight and shatterproof lenses that provide 100% protection from harmful UVA & UVB rays on those sunny days out on the green. The hydrophilic rubber ear and nose pieces ensure a slip free and secure fit for all your leisure and sport activities.

Swank XL enhances Tifosi’s classic Swank model with a larger lens and fit and comes in 9 colorways. This is the ultimate lifestyle and sport sunglass and starts at just $34.95. Not to mention, these glasses are customizable using our Tifosi Custom Lab.

Whiskers Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Whiskers – maker of men’s and women’s premium, golfspecific shoelaces – has established a “Pretty in Pink” philanthropic program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For the fourth consecutive year, the company is donating profits from October sales of its women’s and men’s pink shoelaces to charities engaged in breast cancer research and education. The pink laces are carried in select pro shops and available at www. whiskerslaces.com.

Whiskers’ pink laces adorn the shoes of scores of LPGA and even PGA Tour players, including major winners, and caddies during tournaments in 2022. They are also popular among amateur golfers and merchandisers for their golf shops, and as first tee prizes and member appreciation gifts.

“There are more than 3.8 million cases of breast cancer in the U.S.,” says Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers. “We are grateful to the men and women who purchase pink Whiskers laces, so we can help drive people to early detection measures.”

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The new Sizzle shield sunglasses are here to turn heads and heat things up. This sunglass was designed with style and function in mind and comes in 4 additional colorways including Blackout, Frost Blue, Satin Vapor and Teal Dune. The Sizzle glasses are customizable in our custom lab and also starts at $34.95. From a Saturday tee off with friends to running weekend errands, both glasses will be your new go-to.

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Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club Announces

New Executive Chef, John O’Leary

One of the food industry’s most notable chefs is relocating to Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City. A highly credentialed culinary leader, John O’Leary has been recently appointed executive chef at Harbour Ridge, where he will be responsible for managing the club’s four dining facilities, including a fine dining restaurant, poolside cafe, casual dining room, and outdoor riverside bistro, along with additional dining services and catered events.

O’Leary’s extensive culinary experience spans a 20-year career at some of the most high-end hotels and

country clubs in the Northeast and Florida, including his most recent role as Director of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT. During his tenure at Wee Burn, he ensured the continual increase of operational efficiency and growth, while implementing innovative menus over multiple dining venues.

“We are delighted that someone as respected and influential as John

O’Leary will be directing our culinary operations at Harbour Ridge,” reported Michael Salerno, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at the club. “Not only does John possess an impressive pedigree in the culinary world, but he has an incredible vision for Harbour Ridge with plans for new dining experiences and innovative menus. His extensive background and experience in premier clubs and restaurants will help bring our dining experiences to the next level.”

A member of the American Culinary Federation and World Chefs Organization, O’Leary apprenticed at the Greenbrier where his success led him to train under numerous Certified Master Chefs, including Richard Rosendale, Lawrence McFadden and John Johnstone.

Harbour Ridge is a private, 885acre community with 695 residences that overlook its two picturesque golf courses, acres of Auduboncertified nature preserves and is perfectly situated on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. The Board of Directors, management and staff, along with members, are all dedicated to maintaining their commitment to financial soundness and stability in an environment which enables them to enrich their quality of life.

For more information on Harbour Ridge, please contact our Membership and Sales Office at 772- 873-6013 or l.pahl@hrycc.org.

BRAISED PORK BELLY & EGG

Seminole Pumpkin Purée, Roasted Baby Roots, Flowers & Leaves

Serves: 4 CHEF JOHN J. O’LEARY

FLOWERS & LEAVES

2 oz Nasturtium, assorted Empress of India & Jewel of Africa

2 oz spring pea shoots

2 oz garlic shoots

24 each pansies, assorted cool wave & flirty skirts

24 each marigolds

2 oz calendula petals

2 oz sprouting corn shoots

CHARRED BEETROOT EMULSION

4 large beets

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp sea salt

2 tbsp honey

JUNIPER RUB PORK BELLY

1 3/4 oz Cardamom seeds

3/4 oz white peppercorns

1 oz garlic powder

2 each Bay leaves

3/4 oz Coriander seeds

1/2 oz Juniper Berries

1 3/4 oz brown sugar

1 1/4 oz kosher salt

4 lb trimmed pork belly slab

SEMINOLE PUMPKIN PURÉE

2 squash (peeled, seeded, l x l inch pieces)

l/4 cup honey

l/4 cup whole butter, room temperature

pinch nutmeg, optional

pinch cinnamon, optional

• salt and pepper, to taste PICKLED ONIONS

• 1 cup soy bean, frozen, shucked, blanched

1 quart cider vinegar

4 cloves garlic

1cup sugar

1oz salt

1oz mustard seed

1tsp chili flake

1 bunch thyme

2 pound pearl onions

ROASTED BABY ROOT VEGETABLES

• 4 each Baby Carrots

2 each Baby Turnips

4 each Celery Root

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp thyme, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 tbsp Truffle oil

1 tbsp shaved black truffle

JUNIPER RUB PORK BELLY

Trim some of the excess off but leave most of it on, lightly score the skin sides. Rub the juniper rub on both sides. Place into alto sham 250°F on

rack for 2-½ hours, then place directly into bar trays and continue to cook for two more hours. Check often on the doneness until tender.

SEMINOLE PUMPKIN PURÉE

Steam pumpkin until soft (about 15-20 minutes).

Puree in food mill or mixer until smooth. Add

honey, salt and pepper to taste.

PICKLED ONIONS

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt and whisk until dis solved. Add remaining ingredients.

ROASTED BABY ROOT VEGETABLES

Preheat oven to 325°F. Peel the baby vegetables, place in a bowl and toss with extra virgin olive oil, chopped thyme, sea salt and pepper. Transfer to a roasting pan and cook in the oven until cooked. Vegetables must be stirred occasionally to ensure even browning. Finish with Truffle oil and fresh truffle if on hand. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHARRED BEETROOT EMULSION

Light fire in either charcoal grill or konro grill get ting coals glowing orange. Drop beets into coals moving every 5-10 minutes cooking until done for approximately 30-45 minutes depending on size. Check doneness by inserting a paring knife or toothpick into the beets core looking for little resistance. Peel beets while still warm and keep skins to blend equal parts blistered skins with internal flesh of the beets to create emulsion with olive oil & seas salt.

FLOWERS & LEAVES

They just have to be fresh. Mix together gently and garnish with this beautiful assortment of edible blooms.

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Set up your own practice area or minicourse in your back yard with almostGOLF

Innovation has driven the suc cess of the golf industry and the game since the beginning of the sport. From hickory sticks and the “feathery” golf ball to metal woods, long putters, swing monitors and simulators, golf has undergone many improvements and enhancements in its 800 years.

Like so many aspects of the game, the practice ball has evolved as well. For those of a certain age, many new golfers were introduced to the game in the backyard with a plastic club and a wiffle ball. Today practice balls come in many shapes, sizes and feels: from multi-colored foam balls, to small, plastic hallow barrels, to soft, bean bag type balls for indoor practice.

The leader in this category since 2005, the almostGOLF Ball, is exactly what the name says – it’s the closest thing in looks, flight and feedback to a real golf ball at one-third the distance. With the boom in golf caused by the pandemic, almostGOLF has seen a surge in the growth of its business after 17 years.

“During the pandemic, people were looking for recreational activities to get outside and get exercise and have some fun,” said Teddy Durkin, President of almostGOLF. “We saw the change in the world and how we could distrib ute and sell to customers and pivoted

into a direct to consumer and online brand.”

almostGOLF is a restricted flight golf ball. Their patented CO2 tech nology in the manufacturing process creates internal pressure inside the ball’s cavity creating the bounce, spin and true flight of a regulation golf ball. Hit it straight, play a fade or shape a draw, almostGOLF gives you accurate feedback that makes practice realistic and will help improve your game.

With the holidays fast approaching, almostGOLF makes a great gift. The Ultimate Practice Pack includes an in flatable green, flagstick, 24 ball practice tube and a premium hitting mat with a rubber tee for $99.99. almostGOLF is perfect for working on those 30, 40, 50-yard short game shots and even the big stick if you have the space.

“I was fortunate to grow up in a house with a Dad who was an avid golfer and a good player.” said Durkin. “I tagged along and caddied a ton as a kid. I was the pro shop ‘rug rat.’ That passion led me to becoming a colle giate golfer and a former LPGA caddie, and eventually an entrepreneur and owner of almostGOLF.”

When you don’t have the time to go to your local course or a driving

range or you’re a new golfer who might be slightly intimidated to go to a driving range by yourself, Almost Golf is a great opportunity to practice in your backyard or school yard or neigh borhood park, get some swings, work on your game, and get some realistic feedback on the parts of your game that need work.

almostGOLF is a Chapter Partner with The First Tee. The First Tee’s mis sion is to impact the lives of young peo ple by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhanc ing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

“almostGOLF is focused on growing the game through partnerships like The First Tee,” said Durkin. “Our prod ucts provide easy access to learning the game in a safe, affordable way that especially for new golfers builds confi dence and makes it really fun.”

For more information or to pur chase visit www.almostgolf.com.

international golf central

The Canary Islands

TENERIFE

Tenerife is known to have some of the best golf courses in all the Canary Islands, nine of them servicing players all year-round. Golfers will find the perfect combination of good weather, beautiful landscapes, and championship golf, including the World Corporate Golf Challenge Finale coming soon on October 17-21. The World Corporate Golf Challenge represents one of the largest corporate golf tournaments in the world. Players and guests from over 30 countries will be able to enjoy the hospitality that the island of Tenerife has to offer.

The official WCGC World Final competition will be held at Golf Costa Adeje and the Sports Legends Cup will be played at Abama Golf, two superb courses that illustrate the excellent quality of golf in Tenerife and will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the event.

Golf Costa Adeje

As implied by the name, this golf club is situated in Adeje, a wonderful city with some excellent dining options. The very first 18 holes, now referred to as The Old Course, were first opened for play in 1998. Since then, an additional 9 holes have been added known as Los Lagos. Both courses feature generous fairways, but the focus is largely on precise approach play and the short game. The courses are in excellent shape for the majority of the year, which makes putting enjoyable. The difficulty is largely provided by elevation changes and sweeping undulations, as well as a few

gorges and lakes. Only on this course will you be accompanied by banana plantations overlooking the beautiful sea views and La Gomera Island in the distance. The Costa Adeje course has excellent conditions, and the greens are challenging. Remember that the island is frequently windy, so you may want to bring 1-2 extra clubs or fewer, depending on the wind’s direction. Unquestionably a highly suggested course to play, and reasonably priced. Number of holes: 27

Abama Golf

One of the best courses to have been created in Europe and is regarded by many as the best in the Canary Islands. It offers vistas over the island of La Gomera and out into the immense

blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy the challenge provided by the course’s 25,000 palm trees, no less than 22 lakes, dramatic elevation changes, and strategically placed bunkers that protect expansive putting areas. Following your round, treat yourself to a meal prepared by a Michelin-starred chef at the clubhouse while taking in the sunset. Number of holes: 18

Buenavista Golf

One of Tenerife’s most gorgeous golf courses, with holes built on cliff tops with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Teno mountain range. It is located in the northwestern region of the island. The total difficulty is increased by the

spacious fairways, stunning scenery, and numerous holes that tilt close to the cliff’s edge. Compared to other courses on the island, Buenavista may be a little off the usual route, but the trip to the north-west is tremendously enjoyable and well worth the effort. Number of holes: 18

More About Tenerife and its Golf Sector

Tenerife’s golf industry has progressively increased in status and repute. The Tenerife Open, a professional men’s European Golf Tour event, and the men’s and women’s Spanish Open are only two examples of the regular European championships and tournaments that are now contested here. These tournaments attract a lot of talent from Spain and internationally.

It’s no wonder that Tenerife is a favorite among golfers looking for sun because the Canary Islands, which are located in the south, have a remarkable annual climate of 23º, so you can visit the island at any time to enjoy the best conditions for enjoying your favorite sport. Now, major low-cost airlines are flying to this sun-kissed island, making the getaway much more appealing. Courses designed by leading figures in the sport – such as Donald Steel, John Jacobs and Severiano Ballesteros – can

be found within a few kilometers of each other, which are joined by El Tecina on the neighboring island of La Gomera. Strokes that appear to be aimed at the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs that surround the courses, excursions to nearby islands, and occasionally even the Mount Teide volcano appear as part of an outstanding natural backdrop. All these features combine to create

a special golfing experience unlike anything else available in Europe. You can select among golf courses with breathtaking sea views that are located on the coast and encircled by cliffs and coves, or mountain golf courses that are 700 meters above sea level, all while taking advantage of excellent accommodations that meet the highest levels of international standards.

growing the game

All Access Golf Increases the Accessibility, Relatability, & Visibility For Minorities In The Sport Of Golf

United Way New York City’s program

Together We Thrive and its impact on All Access Golf, an organization dedicated to breaking barriers in golf.

It’s well known that golf can be leveraged for business, networking and opportunities while also giving participants self-knowledge and confidence. But people of color in urban areas often feel that the game is not meant for them and miss out on its benefits.

Created by CEO/Founder Pierre Kelley, All Access Golf’s mission is to increase visibility, relatability, and accessibility for minorities in the sport and use golf as a pathway to education, selfexploration and relationship-building.

Based in Brooklyn, the organization’s current initiatives include:

• More than young 100 golf students increasing representation in the sport and learning the connection between golf fundamentals and life lessons;

• Providing access to the game for adults with events, lessons, and teams;

• Golf cohort with the 100 Black Men organization, getting their kids ready to play golf with 20

CEO’s in the CEO Challenge; and

• The Golf Griot oral history project.

As founder and CEO of All Access Golf, Pierre Kelley received guidance

and support from Together We Thrive: Black Business Network, a broad coalition of government, nonprofit and corporate partners to support Blackowned businesses in New York City. In 2021 United Way NYC launched Together We Thrive in response to the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black-owned businesses. The goal is to build their financial health, and to align, activate and increase the capacity of existing systems to meet the needs of Black entrepreneurs in NYC.

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special events

Bettinardi Golf Hosts 13th Annual Social

Bettinardi Golf was delighted to host the highly-anticipated 13th Annual Social & Golf Outing at Bettinardi Headquarters this past Friday and Saturday. The event is held every year to honor Bettinardi’s long-time collectors and passionate brand advocates.

This past weekend, Bettinardi Golf hosted a memorable event with some of our top customers with a beautiful display of never-beforeseen products, including putters, headcovers, accessories, and more! The revealed assortment is the most fun and unique selection of limited Bettinardi merchandise released for the year, attracting Bettinardi collectors from around the globe to get

in on this very exclusive collection.

The weekend concluded on Saturday with a day celebrating new friends and creating great memories playing golf at the exquisite Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club. With freshly decked-out bags full of Bettinardi merch, customers participated in a team style of play along with several side competitions in hopes of securing highly-coveted prizes, including a 1-of-1 putter for the winner of the longest putt competition!

“Our collectors mean everything to us and we are just so honored to be able to give them exclusive access to our most spectacular display of design, creativity, and craftsmanship every year,” said President of Bettinardi Golf, Sam Bettinardi. “We are blessed to

have such a loyal fan base and couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the camaraderie amongst the group than over 18-holes of beautiful golf.”

Check out the highlights from the incredible weekend and enjoy a sneak peek at what’s to come from Bettinardi Golf.

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FOR ALL GOLF IS AND ALL IT CAN BE

Meet Organika Vodka

A premium nature-based vodka from Poland that inspires to honor and to give back to the earth.

Our unique vodka is made from the finest organic wheat grain spirit and rare organic ingredients such as Larch extract (Organika), Sagan Dalya – a hand-picked energetic botanical from Mongolia (Organika Life) and a natural white truffle essence from France (Or ganika Truffle).

Starting summer 2022, we are proud to present our Sustainable Series in fully recyclable bottles that will dramatically reduce carbon and water footprint.

As an official partner of WWF, Organ ika supports sustainable practices and contributes over 2% of annual proceeds to animal charities.

By choosing Organika you are contrib uting to the preservation of the Siberian Tigers, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears and other endangered rare species.

Truffle Negroni

Vodka Organika Truffle - 35ml

Red vermouth (Ros so) 30 ml Bitter (Campari) 30 ml Orange slice 20 ml

Cooking method

Pour Vodka Organika Truffle, Red vermouth and Bitter into a precooled glass of ROCKS with ice. Stir with a bar spoon (10-15 seconds). Decorate with a neat slice of orange.

Mule

Vodka Organika Life 50 ml

Lime juice 25 ml

Honey syrup 20 ml

Fresh ginger or fresh ginger 10ml/35g

Kvass 30 ml

Mint 1gr

Cooking method

Put fresh ginger in a shaker and crush with a mudler or pour 10ml of ginger fresh (p.f.), add lime juice, honey syrup, vodka Or ganika life. Add ice to a shaker, shake well, filter into pre-cooled rocks with ice. Top up with kvass. Garnish with a slice of lime and a beautiful sprig (tip) of mint.

improving performance

V1 Sports New V1 GOLF App Improves Category Leading Video Analysis, Online Lessons And Instruction Content Offerings For Golfers

Backed by the Black Cat Ventures Technology Fund, Founded by Legendary Athlete Michael Jordan, the New V1 GOLF App Delivers Elite Instruction to Athletes, While Offering Unprecedented Connectivity to Coaches Anytime and Anywhere

V1 Sports (V1), the leading developer of video and ground pressure analysis, online lessons, and on-course shot and stat tracking technologies for athletes and coaches, has debuted the New V1 GOLF Mobile App featuring a modern user interface, innovative features and workflows, and new content from V1’s team of leading professional coaches.

The New V1 GOLF Mobile App for golfers of all levels is part of a larger ecosystem that includes the V1 PRO app for coaches and allows athletes to learn faster and coaches to teach more effectively by keeping them connected. V1’s mission of bringing elite level instruction to all athletes is what drew investment backing from the Black Cat Ventures Technology Fund, founded by legendary athlete Michael Jordan and managed by his partners Ken Weyand and Darren May, the general manager and golf coach at The Grove XXIII in Hobe Sound, FL, respectively.

The launch of the V1 GOLF Mobile App supports a broader plan to accelerate learning through video analysis, ground pressure data, on-course performance, online lessons and content, so golfers have access to new tools and resources to learn anytime, anywhere, and in any environment. Backed by key enhancements to the New V1 GOLF app, users caneasily capture swing videos, automatically save and organize them by session, then connect with a coach to

expedite game improvement.

experience and fervent dedication to improving workflows for those using it, and we remain as committed as ever to listening to our users to help guide future refinements.”

Among the key features of the new

V1 GOLF Mobile App, include:

• Innovative app designed with easy-to-navigate content interface.

• Enhanced workflow to quickly capture or import, review and analyze swing videos in sessions, which automatically groups videos by day.

• Automatic storage where videos are saved to the cloud and all video history is preserved.

• Content streaming to quickly download and view tips and drills.

Bryan Finnerty CEO, V1 Sports

To date, more than 4 million golfers have used V1 GOLF software to optimize performance, while 10,000+ coaches, including some of the world’s best instructors use the V1 Pro software every day.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new and refined V1 GOLF Mobile App to the millions of golfers looking to improve their performance every day, as well as casual golfers looking to increase their enjoyment of the game,” said Bryan Finnerty, CEO, V1 Sports. “The past two years have been transformative for V1 with tremendous development and enhancement of our products and services.”

Finnerty adds “The new app reflects our commitment to a better user

• Online lessons: Connect with the right coach anytime and anywhere. V1 Golf makes it easy to send in swings and receive a swing analysis back with custom content attached, from top coaches such as Mike Bender, Dana Dahlquist, Jake Thurm, or Tom Saguto.

• Exclusive Model Swings and Drill videos from an extensive network of V1 Pros and content ambassadors, with new, curated content delivered every month.

• V1’s Model Swing library, filmed on tour and by top instructors, features the top playing professionals of today and from the past, for use in the app for powerful and insightful swing comparison.

• Drill videos are filmed exclusively for V1 Sports - and can’t be

found anywhere else - by leading coaches and instructors across the world like Nancy Quarcelino, Tina Tombs, Claude Brousseau, and Devan Bonebrake.

V1 GOLF offers several features at the free level but subscribe to V1 GOLF+ for access to all of the premium features and content for only $9.99/month or $59.99/year. All new users can redeem a free trial of V1 GOLF+ to try the premium app.

Adds Finnerty, “For more than 25+ years, V1 Sports has been passionate about game improvement in sports. This passion is what fuels our innovation and new developments and we are excited to bring this new app technology to golfers around the world. Our goal is to continually offer solutions that help athletes optimize performance, while bringing more enjoyment to the games they play.”

To download the new V1 GOLF Mobile App, click here: https://v1golf.onelink.me/JNjk/Press

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Tim Cantwell Wins South Florida PGA Professional Championship; Heather Angell Wins Women’s Section Championship

Tim Cantwell, PGA, of Jupiter birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Justin Hicks, PGA, and win the South Florida PGA Professional Championship at Imperial Golf Club.

Cantwell eagled the first hole on Imperial’s East course with a chipin from behind the green and rode that momentum to a 3-under 69 that got him into the playoff with Hicks at 9-under 207. Cantwell finished the job with a two-putt birdie from 15 feet on the par-5 10th hole after he hit the green with a 3-wood from 248 yards to win the South Florida PGA’s premier championship.

“I’ve had the privilege of winning more than 25 mini-tour events, but this victory ranks way up there,” said Cantwell, a PGA Instructor at PGA National Resort who also caddies at Seminole Golf Club.“Thanks to (former Seminole PGA Head Professional) Bob Ford and (PGA National’s PGA Director of Golf) Jane Broderick, because they encouraged me to get my A-1 PGA status. I got elected at the start of last year and for a 50-year-old this is a great step in my career.”

The victory earned Cantwell a spot in next year’s Puerto Rico Open on the PGA Tour. Tyler Collet (67-211), PGA Assistant Professional at John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, finished tied for ninth to clinch section Player of the Year honors, earning him a spot in next year’s Honda Classic.

Wellington resident Hicks, 47, birdied the 18th hole to force the playoff after a 70. Hicks, PGA Instructor at Don Law Academy, earned almost $3.8 million combined on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour before he stopped playing professionally. His career highlight was sharing the 18-hole lead at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines that Tiger Woods eventually won in a 19-hole playoff.

Finishing a shot out of the playoff were Justin Bertsch (69-208), PGA Head Professional Club Pelican Bay, and second-round leader Jeremy Wells (72-208), PGA Director of Instruction at Cypress Lake Golf Club. Bertsch won the championship in 2019.

The top 11 finishers advanced to next year’s PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac.

In addition to Cantwell, Hicks, Bertsch and Wells, also qualifying were: fifthplace finishers Jon Balyeat (69-209) PGA at Quail Creek Country Club PGA Director of Golf; Justin McCarrahar (72-209) PGA at Heritage Ridge Golf & Country Club; seventh-place finishers Gene Fieger (70-210), Club Pelican Bay PGA Director of Golf, and Paul Scaletta (71-210), the Bear’s Club PGA Assistant Professional; and ninth-place finishers Christopher Finke (70-211), Dye Preserve Golf Club PGA Assistant Professional; Mike Berger (72-211) PGA at Hammock Creek Golf Club and Matt Cahill (71-211), Seminole Golf Club PGA Head Professional. Greenacres resident Alan Morin (70-211), The Club at Ibis PGA Assistant Professional, lost a fourway playoff for the final qualifying spot and is the first alternate. Morin has been named Player of the Year in the Section a record 11 times.

Collet and Ron Philo (72-219), PGA Professional Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, already were qualified for the PGA Professional Championship.

Heather Angell, the PGA Director of Instruction at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club, won the PGA Women’s Section Championship on Wednesday with a pair of 72s on the West Course. It was the first time the Women’s Section Championship was combined with the South Florida PGA Professional Championship. Angell shot 74 Thursday and finished 38th overall.

The South Florida PGA Professional Championship, run by the South Florida PGA, is Presented by Club Car, Cadillac and Rolex. Supporting partners are Titleist/FootJoy, Callaway Golf, Nike, TaylorMade, Stache Cups, Whistling Straits, PGA Tour and Winner’s Award Group.

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Sandra Changkija (ChampionsGate Golf Resort) made history at the 2022 NFPGA Section Championship, becoming the first woman player to walk away victorious with the Section Champion title! Concurrently, Changkija won the 2022 NFPGA Women’s Section Championship, securing two trophies, bragging rights, and the title of Section Champion. Ultimately, Changkija finished three rounds of play at -2 (214)... and just one stroke ahead of last year’s champion, Greg Koch (Ritz Carlton Golf Club - Grande Lakes Orlando).

With the fall officially here, it means the 2022 Tournament Season is coming to an end, but several of our members are competing in some pretty highprofile events! The 4-day Senior PPC begins on October 13th featuring seven of our members competing in the National Championship: David Hronek, who won the Section Senior PPC earlier this summer, as well as Mike Miles, Clint Avret, Jason Hrynkiw, Jeff Leonard, Jonathan Mansfield and Keith Kulzer.

Additionally, we also have some of our female Members who are ready to take the national stage yet again and compete on the U.S. Team for the 2022 PGA Cup at Twin Warriors Golf Club at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Jennifer Borocz and Stephanie Connelly Eiswerth earned their spots on the team after accumulating enough season points including those earned from the 2022 LPGA Professionals National Championship earlier this summer. Team USA strives to defend the cup over 54-holes of strokeplay from October 24th to 29th.

By Daniel Calderon

(Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by Hurricane Ian. Many throughout our Section were left devastated by the damage from the storm.)

Sandra Changkija

Stephanie Connelly Eiswerth

By John F. Reilly,

In the Path of Hurricane Ian

Is it necessary or good for the golf courses? The golfers? The good souls who care for it every day? These are 3 boxes I need to check with all decisions I make as the director of agronomy for the Resort at Longboat Key Club. It is no different under extreme circumstances like a category 4 hurricane named Ian; in fact, it is even more important to check those boxes in times of strife.

With Longboat Key, my home and place of work in the cross hairs of Ian’s path until the final hours we prepared for the full brunt of the storm: We moved millions of dollars in equipment miles to higher ground. We removed irrigation satellites and components,

all possible projectiles, and shut down power and water. We then helped secure the hotel, the beach, and other areas of the resort. The tasks were arduous and at the same time seemed futile if this thing really hit.

As one of the final people to leave

outside world very quickly and what took some 24 hours seemed like days.

Being one of the first to cross the Ringling Bridge back to the Key all was bathed in sunlight and a cool breeze.

We considered ourselves fortunate as our home was basically intact. The golf courses were another story; they were a wrinkled mess of electrical wires and tree debris so thick you could not see the Paspalum grass underneath. Seamlessly superintendent mode kicked in. Plans and phone calls were made.

the island I felt a calm and quiet sense we did all we could for a zone A evacuation site. In the final hours the storm moved south but still proved massive and relentless with sustained winds and rain. Even being 30 miles east for the event we lost water, electricity, and much of our contact with the

Friday morning after a Wednesday storm the work begins without power, water and many other resources. Folks leave their families at home and work dark ‘til dark on the clean up like “yeah we know the drill.” Power is restored; water thereafter. Four days later with the help of industry partners and a nothing short of a herculean effort by our maintenance team one course is open for play, We call ourselves “The Cru” as in Motley but we get-r-done. Let me tell you.

Clean up is ongoing at the Resort as are our thoughts and prayers for those that experienced the storm surge as well from Ian. We are all Florida Strong.

PERFORMANCE IS OUR FIRST NAME®

Who We Are

PERFORMANCE NUTRITION® was established in 1999 to develop new eco-responsible products and programs for the agricultural and turf market. The Performance Nutrition product line of specialty performance products is tailored to meet the ever-increasing demand for new and safer plant disease control and nutritional products.

Through the innovation of its staff of technical and product development professionals, the Performance Nutrition division has assembled an ever-expanding array of unique and powerful bio-pesticides, patented chelated micronutrient solutions, specialty fertilizers, soil inoculants, humic acids, plant extracts, soil amendments and fertilizer additives that are not only effective but environmentally and applicator friendly as well. Performance Nutrition agricultural fertility and specialty products are sold across the country by local dealers familiar with local growing practices and problems.

Today, Performance Nutrition product lines include NutriWise® Biofertilizers, KaPre® soil amendments and surfactants, Pennamin® water-

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These patented products are used together in patented PERFORMANCE® Treatments, which address the critical parameters of healthy ecosystems. Performance Treatments are available for aerification, seeds, soil and foliar nutrition. Custom programs can also be developed to deliver season-long fertility and pest management and others.

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LidoChem Inc.’s Performance Nutrition Division’s Mission is:

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Kayla Kipp Becomes GCSAA’s First Female Certified Turf Equipment Manager

Nemacolin, Pennsylvania’s premier luxury resort destination, is proud to announce Kayla Kipp, the equipment manager in the Turfgrass Management Department for the acclaimed resort’s Mystic Rock and Shepherd’s Rock golf courses, recently achieved her certification as a Certified Turf Equipment Manager through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). She is one of 15 in the world to hold this certification in the industry and is, notably, the first woman to do so.

Over the last seven years, Kipp has volunteered her time with the GCSAA on the Equipment Managers Task Group and was instrumental in helping to develop the intense certification program bestowed upon turf equipment management professionals who have demonstrated a high degree of knowledge and proficiency in their profession.

“To earn her certification, Kayla was required to have three years

of experience as an equipment manager and to have completed the Equipment Management Certificate Program (EMCP) Level 1 and 2 to begin the Certified Turf Equipment Manager program (CTEM),” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “To then earn her certification, she passed all 197 attesting criteria focused on best practices of maintenance facility operations, safety, and the environment. She is the first woman to become a CTEM, and we congratulate her on this historical achievement.”

Of Kipp’s accomplishment, Nemacolin President Maggie Hardy Knox says, “This is monumental, and we are proud to have her motivation, determination, and spirit on the associate team at Nemacolin. She’s a shining example to all that nothing is impossible, and she is an encouragement to other women who are determined to achieve success in any business or industry.”

Prior to joining the Nemacolin staff, Kipp served as the equipment manager at the Lodestone and Fantasy Valley golf courses at Wisp Resort in McHenry, Maryland, and spent six years in the United States Air Force as a material handling and equipment maintenance journeyman.

Chris Anderson serves as the director of turfgrass at Nemacolin and as Kipp’s supervisor. “Since Kayla joined our team, she has devoted her time and talent to bring new life to our maintenance facility and program. She has fasttracked her way to CTEM and brought our playing surfaces to the next level by working with the team,” adds Anderson. Kipp says of her accomplishment, “GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans is always the first to remind us to ‘lead out,’ be the first to cut tracks for the next individual, and to put the work in to benefit the future. As I am now the first woman to attain the title of CTEM, and as I’ve

participated in three Women in Turf events while serving on the inaugural Women’s Task Group, I feel as though I have absolutely cleared a path for others to succeed in this industry. I’m ready for what’s next.”

About Nemacolin

Nestled among 2,200 scenic acres within the Allegheny Mountains and picturesque Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, Nemacolin offers diverse and luxurious lodging options, including the Forbes Five-Star and AAA FiveDiamond Falling Rock boutique hotel; an impressive assortment of dining outlets, including the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Lautrec; and an expansive art collection for resort guests to enjoy. Nemacolin is home to two of the Northeast’s most lauded and scenic golf courses: Mystic Rock (a Golf Digest “Editors’ Choice” selection and past host of the PGA TOUR’s 84 Lumber

Classic) and Shepherd’s Rock, both designed by the legendary Pete Dye and showcasing thrilling shot values and unforgettable, natural panoramic views of the region. The golf experience at Nemacolin perfectly complements an adventurous, rewarding vacation that can also include a range of activities such as canopy tours, a ropes course, off-road Jeep adventures, fly fishing, swimming, clay shooting and instruction, a wildlife safari tour, casino gaming at the Lady Luck Nemacolin casino, and much more.

The Zen-seeker may find serenity in the Woodlands Spa and Salon or balance at the Holistic Healing Center. Nemacolin also boasts a private airstrip and 35,000 square feet of space for meetings and dedicated events, making this resort the ideal choice for everything from weddings to private events and corporate retreats.

To learn more about Nemacolin, visit Nemacolin.com.

Rich

‘Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day,’ According to Landscapes Golf Management

A foundation to every business is perfecting the product. If it looks and performs in ways which provide enjoyment, function and overall value, the Vegas odds of meaningful profitability are favorable.

Golf courses are no exception. We sometimes hear players denounce playing conditions and therefore visit layouts down the street. Yet the competition is stiff among those courses which live up to gold-star standards. Notwithstanding and impressively, we most often hear about stiff competition for the Almighty.

That brings us to September 13 and “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day.” Promoted by GCSAA in conjunction with other superintendent groups globally, they collectively represent more than 31,000 golf course professionals across 78 countries. Indeed, let’s celebrate these often-overlooked heroes who awake in the wee morning hours to passionately present tracks golfers love.

Golf Course Industry took to a cadre of golf course superintendents from Landscapes Golf Management – operator of more than 50 golf courses, country clubs and resorts – to gather their insights as #ThankASuper day nears. Here’s Part 1 – a “front nine” – with the “back nine” to follow in a subsequent installment:

David Smith, Max Mandel Golf Course (TX)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – It’s my life on and off the course, and every day is a new challenge.

• What golf means to me – Being a scratch golfer all my life has opened a lot of doors and gave me the opportunity to meet great people along the way.

Jared Dillinger, Three Crowns Golf Club (WY)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent –Far more than taking care of a golf course, we provide our community with a unique space to get outdoors, escape the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, and enjoy themselves in a way unlike any other. It also means being a steward to the environment to continue providing such a space for generations to come.

• What golf means to me – Participating in a sport and hobby that’s rich in history, where you can connect to the past as well as the present with your playing partners. Golf is the only sport where amateurs and pros alike enjoy themselves on the course and experience the same conditions and play with the same set of rules. Golf connects people of all walks of life and cultures worldwide.

Matthew Whalen, The Broadlands Golf Course (CO)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – It isn’t by accident that Superintendent begins with “super.” It can be challenging, and you learn to enjoy the days when everything goes your way. However, better lessons are learned from the days it doesn’t. Working

with Mother Nature and remaining patient and humble is truly a science and an art learned through successes and failures. Working with staff is the most enjoyable part of every day and building the best team is the most rewarding.

• What golf means to me – Anyone can enjoy golf, be they a low or high handicapper, and the game is best played with strangers and talking throughout the round. Golf brings people together for the true love of the outdoors and beautiful scenery we are blessed to enjoy each day. I think most people would say even a bad day of golf is still better than a day in the office!!

Scott Dillinger, Greeley Country Club (CO)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent –It’s the culmination of my professional dream. I started as a rough mower 37 years ago and looked in awe at the Superintendent. I can’t wait to get up every morning to go to work and start on my to-do list.

• What golf means to me – The greatest yet most frustrating game ever conceived. To borrow a quote from Paige Spiranac: “It’s my therapy and the reason I need therapy!”

Doug Hausman, Dakota Dunes Country Club (SD)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – It’s a lifestyle and a passion that I look forward to participating in every day. If not on these hallowed grounds, I am always thinking about the property while away.

• What golf means to me – What I like about golf is it teaches “life lessons.” It’s self- regulatory whether alone or with a group, done the proper way with respect to yourself, the property and your fellow player.

Brice Griebler, The Golf Club at Devils Tower (WY)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – I am not sure there are enough words in the English language to encapsulate exactly what being a superintendent means, but it means so much more than growing great turf. It means being a leader, it means being innovative, it means being flexible and it means being a teammate!

• What golf means to me – In its simplest sense, golf means togetherness. It means fun in the outdoors with your friends, spouse and children and even with complete strangers. It means fun whether you’re a single digit handicap or just beginning!

Joel Holling, Jackrabbit Golf Course (NE)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – I take great pride in being a golf course superintendent and have been committed to Jackrabbit Run for 33 years in making it the best it can be.

• What golf means to me – Golf has been everything to me from learning the game from my father and spending time with him playing the game. I then became a member of a high school and college teams where I earned a degree in horticulture. Teaching my kids the game and watching them become successful at it means enjoyable time spent together.

Jeff Schultz, Shoreline Golf Course (IA)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – It’s a blessing. Every day I get to go to work and do what I love, and I am surrounded by a lot of great people. It does not get any better than that. It’s instant gratification to know I have a part in making this golf course the best it can be.

• What golf means to me – Golf is therapy to me. I’m on the course getting rid of some stress by digging a hole, fixing a sprinkler head or playing nine holes. It’s like a fruit or vegetable … it’s healthy and good for you.

Mark Hassell, Kings Deer Golf Club (CO)

• What it means to be a golf course superintendent – You are a person that’s slightly a perfectionist who wears many hats and better have some thick skin. You are also a steward for the environment and able to organize a variety of different personalities on your crew to achieve a common goal.

• What golf means to me – Golf is a sport with a huge, long history that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of ability, who wants to take part. It’s allowed me the opportunity to apply my skills and create a playing field equal for anyone who wants to enjoy the game.

Mississippi State University Releases Celebration Hybrid™

Mississippi State University’s Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station officially released Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass (experimental name MSB 1017) at the 2022 Turfgrass Research Field Day on Sept. 22, 2022, held in Starkville, MS.

The new cultivar is the first release out of the “Celebration X” breeding program, which stemmed from the idea of cross-pollinating industry standard Celebration® Bermudagrass with numerous attractive bermudagrass genotypes collected and maintained over the years at MSU to create new lines (grasses). The goal of the program was to take the top characteristics of Celebration and develop new grasses with better cold tolerance, a finer texture, fewer seed heads and less thatch. These grasses will be used in home lawns, golf courses, parks and sports fields across the country and around the world. The Celebration X breeding program was initiated in 2014 as a partnership between MSU and Sod Solutions, a turfgrass research, development and marketing company.

“I first evaluated Celebration Bermudagrass while visiting Australia in the late 90s,” said Sod Solutions President Tobey Wagner. “Since then, Celebration has proven itself time and time again as a beautiful, aggressive and drought-resistant grass. We are excited to release the next progenies of Celebration, with Celebration Hybrid being the first official release from the Celebration X Program. Over the past eight years, the team

at Mississippi State has done an outstanding job on the research and development of these new cultivars.

Congratulations to former MSU breeder Wayne Philley and everyone involved in the release of this new grass.”

Celebration’s ability to block well, resist drought and endure shade better than other bermudas has made it one of the best options on the market over the past two decades.

Philley spearheaded the research and evaluation of this project and thinks Celebration Hybrid is an appropriate name for MSB-1017. “It may also be looked upon as Celebration ‘refined’. I hope turf managers and sod producers who love Celebration will also love Celebration Hybrid. The improvements of finer leaf texture and fewer seedheads may allow it to be even more attractive than Celebration in certain applications,” he shared.

Five grasses from the Celebration X program were chosen to be entered into the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program’s 2019 National Bermudagrass Test. This is a five-year trial being conducted at universities across the U.S. Experimental varieties are evaluated along with commercial varieties. Progress reports for 2020 and 2021 have ranked MSB-1017 at or near the top for fine leaf texture each year when averaged across all sites that reported this trait. Likewise, these progress reports revealed that MSB-1017 is shown to produce very few seedheads compared to all other varieties when averaged across sites in both years.

“It is my hope that we captured improved traits in Celebration Hybrid without losing any of the good traits of Celebration,” Philley said. “Many attractive but diverse genotypes resulted from this breeding project. Much effort has gone into evaluating them. I am confident that Celebration Hybrid is one of the best of the entire group and I hope that it can be utilized by the turf industry throughout its zone of adaptation.”

Celebration Hybrid has been planted in several real-world test applications throughout the Southeast, including three golf courses in Florida: Country Club of Florida in Boyton Beach, Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples and On Top of the World GC in Ocala. Several sod farms have been trialing the grass ahead of its release. Star Farms in Sebring, FL planted Celebration Hybrid plugs in 10,000 Sq. Ft. plots in June 2021 before expanding by 3 acres in June 2022. Quality Turf in Avon Park, FL planted sprigs of Celebration Hybrid as a foundation block in May 2022 on a 3/4 acre.

Superior Turf and Pike Creek Turf Farms, both located in Georgia; Billy Mayfield Farms and Murff Turf Farms in Texas and Inman Sod in North Carolina also have trial plots of Celebration Hybrid.

Celebration Hybrid is the initial release from the Celebration X Program with more to be released next year. Celebration Hybrid will have limited commercial availability by late Summer 2024.

2022 MSU Turfgrass Field Day in Starkville, MS Sept. Jay McCurdy, associate professor in Plant and Soil Sciences; Jim Mitchell, licensing associate; Scott Willard, director of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; and Wayne Philley, retired research associate and turfgrass breeder; Tobey Wagner, President of Sod Solutions; Roberto Gurgel, Sod Solutions Executive Director of Research; Christian Broucqsault, Sod Solutions Chief Operating Officer; and Mark Kann, Sod Solutions Florida Territory Manager.

Turf Pirate's Journal $Losing the Anchor$

Greetings and salutations Turf Pirates!

I hope that all is well and that you are enjoying the fruits of your labor in all parts of the kingdom. Today’s conversation may be not quite as familiar to everyone depending on your boating experiences and the fact that sometimes terms that are similar are often mistaken one for another.

In Turf Pirate lore we have borrowed a nautical term known as “Loosing the Anchor”. Often this term is confused with “Lowering the Anchor”. Lowering or dropping the anchor is the simple act of temporarily deploying the anchor to secure or slow the ship for a given measure of time. Loosing the anchor is quite different as this only happens when the anchor becomes disabled preventing the ship from moving and all manner of recovery efforts cannot release the anchor. The word Loosing

is a verb that means to set free. The ship is literally stuck and cannot move forward or back, the anchor is loosed to set the ship free. Have you ever been stuck in your professional or personal life? It happens to all of us. A true Turf Pirate knows that when you find yourself stuck in life or career you have to figuratively loose the anchor to move forward and live your best life, to set yourself free from whatever is holding you back. This can happen in a number of circumstances. You may find yourself in a toxic job or relationship for example. You often feel as if you must stay in this situation because you are afraid of the short term loss or the unknown future. Fear is a heavy anchor and can even sink your ship if not addressed. There is a deep instinct that awakens when it’s time to loose the anchor, masters and captains trust this instinct completely

By Anthony L. Williams, MG, CGCS, CGM

and it opens many paths to the faithful. Successful people know that it’s better to lose the anchor than to lose the ship. You cannot change what you are willing to tolerate so first you must mentally loose the anchor and take the necessary actions to get back on course.

Turf Pirates are adventurers at heart and when we sail hard toward the horizon living a full and colorful life we feel inspired. We do occasionally find a peaceful place and drop anchor for a time to rest, reflect and recover. This is natural. Vintage Turf Pirates may even hold anchor content to be the master of that sought after harbor. However, most Turf Pirates ring the ships bell and set sail anew quite often much to the chagrin of outsiders. When you have reason to believe that your situation is such that it’s harmful and circumstances and even people close to you begin to bring serious resistance, literally anchoring your progress it’s time for action. It’s time to loose the anchor, cut the line. Once cut though you are initially adrift so mind well the captain’s wheel and adjust your rudder. The last few years have brought unprecedented pressure complicating the art of living and striking at the heart of our quality of life. Turf Pirates is it time to loose the anchor? Are you living where you want to live, doing what you want to do with the people you want to be near? If not what are the anchors that hold you in this lesser world? Take heart Turf Pirates the turf industry is a vast green ocean with many ports of call, you need not be shackled unjustly. Loose the anchor and see what treasures lie just beyond your current reach.

Anthony visiting the famous Frenchman’s Anchor in County Donegal, Ireland

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So say thanks to your golf course superintendent. Or make that, thanks a million.

AND YOUR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT IS THINKING ABOUT THEM ALL.

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