September2015

PHILADELPHIA SECTION PGA Junior Tour

SEPTEMBER MONTH IN REVIEW Inside this issue:

Greate Bay Country Club

2

Patriots Glen National Golf Course

3

Spring Hollow Golf Club

4

Meet the PJT Team

5

Rules Article

6

How to Dress for Winter

7

How to Play Ready Golf

8

Upcoming Tournaments

10

Presented by

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Greate Bay Country Club September 13, 2015 Boys 16-18 1st Place (72) - David Robbins 2nd Place (75) - Joe Chambers 3rd Place (76) - Joe Del Franco

Boys 13-15 1st Place (75) - Alex Mulrooney 2nd Place (77) - Akhil Giri T-3rd Place (80) - Nikita Romanov T-3rd Place (80) - Daniel Bastian

Girls 16-18 1st Place (83) - Camille O’Halloran 2nd Place (87) - Marybelle Declan 3rd Place (92) - Taylor Knorr

Girls 13-15 1st Place (84) - Caprian Kan

12 & Under 1st Place (41) - Henry Fish 2nd Place (41) - Luke Watson 3rd Place (44) - Darren Nolan Click here to view Full Press Release

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Patriots Glen National Golf Club September 20, 2015 Boys 16-18 1st Place (75) - Joe Chambers 2nd Place (76) - Tyler Joven 3rd Place (77) - Andrew Forjan

Boys 13-15 1st Place (76) - Akhil Giri 2nd Place (77) - Jaden Weisman 3rd Place (80) - Alec Ryden

Girls 16-18 1st Place (85) - Casey Oppenheimer 2nd Place (143) - Lindsey Hagerty

Girls 13-15 1st Place (78) - Caprian Kan 2nd Place (91) - Lily Byrne

12 & Under 1st Place (44) - John Wang 2nd Place (46) - Elizabeth Beek T-3rd Place (47) - Evan Barbin T-3rd Place (47) - Luke Kelly Click here to view Full Press Release

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Spring Hollow Golf Club September 26, 2015 Boys 16-18 1st Place (71) - Benjamin Pochet 2nd Place (76) - Liam Ward T- 3rd Place (77) - Joe Chambers T- 3rd Place (77) - Alex Miller

Boys 13-15 1st Place (78) - AJ Aivazolgou 2nd Place (78) - Hayden Moffat T-3rd Place (79) - Blake Stephano T-3rd Place (79) - Michael Hamilton

Girls 16-18 1st Place (82) - Sofia Amoroso 2nd Place (99) - Casey Oppenheimer

Girls 13-15 1st Place (97) - Lily Byrne 2nd Place (103) - Emily McAninch 3rd Place (111) - Madilyn Siuta

12 & Under 1st Place (32) - Joshua Ryan 2nd Place (38) - Elizabeth Beek T-3rd Place (41) - Luke Kelly T-3rd Place (41) - Lily Yang Click here to view Full Press Release

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Meet The PJT Team Alma Mater : Coastal Carolina University [Grad Year: 2007] Marketing/Professional Golf Management Brian has been with the Philadelphia Section PGA since 2007 which was when he completed an extended internship under current Communication & Player Development Director of the section, Joe Monforto. Since then Brian has been heading the junior tour department as its Junior Golf Director

Brian A. Schulte. PGA

and has grown the Junior Tour program to what it is today. Brian was also the visionary behind the creation of the Elite Tour program which he works to

Junior Golf Director

grow from year-to-year with one idea in mind : to allow opportunities for the very best on the tour to grow their games by competing in the highest-level

Alma Mater: Pennsylvania State University [Grad Year: 2009] Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management/Professional Golf Management

competition possible.

Brian is currently engaged to his beloved fiancĂŠe Jaclyn and they will be married in Florida at the end of this year.

Bobby joined the Philadelphia Junior Tour team back in March of 2015. Before joining the staff at the section, he was Wilmington Country Club’s Assistant Golf Professional. Before that Bobby was also an Assistant Golf Professional at White Manor Country Club, which also happens to be his first fulltime job out of college.

Bobby is currently married to his wife of 3 years, Alicia, whom he met in college and they are proud parents of a cute tabby cat named Ace. Hobbies: Going to the Beach, Spending time with his wife, Philadelphia Sports, Fantasy Football Favorite Foods: Pizza, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries

Bobby Howie, PGA Operations Coordinator

Hobbies: Gardening, Eagles games, Golf, Gym, Watching movies Favorite Foods: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Pizza, American Cheese

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RULE 24-1 : MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS

What’s it all about? Rule 24-1 explains how to take relief from a movable obstruction if it interferes with your ball, stance or area of intended swing. As we did last month when discussing immovable obstructions let’s take a look at how The Rules of Golf define an obstruction: “An obstruction is anything artificial, including the artificial surfaces and sides of roads and paths and manufactured ice, except: a. Objects defining out of bounds, such as walls, fences, stakes and railings; b. Any part of an immovable artificial object that is out

of bounds; and c. Any construction declared by the Committee to be an integral part of the course.

An obstruction is a movable obstruction if it may be moved without unreasonable effort, without unduly delaying play and without causing damage. Otherwise, it is an immovable

obstruction. “ How does it work? The first part of Rule 24-1 explains that if the ball does not lie in or on the movable obstruction, the obstruction may be removed without penalty. If the ball moves during the process, the ball must be replaced and, provided the movement of the ball is directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction, there is no penalty. Otherwise, Rule 18-2(Ball at Rest Moved By Player, Caddie, or Equipment) applies.

Next, Rule 24-1 explains the procedure for relief from a movable obstruction when the ball does lie in or on the obstruction. The Rule states that the ball may be lifted and the obstruction removed. Then the ball must be, through the green or in a hazard dropped, and on the putting green placed, as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where the ball lay in or on the obstruction, not nearer to the hole. The ball may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule and if the ball that is to be dropped or replaced is not immediately recoverable another ball may be substituted.

Finally, the Rule explains that when the ball is in motion, an obstruction that may influence the movement of the ball must not be moved. There are two types of movable obstructions which can be moved while the ball is in motion: the flagstick when it has been attended, removed or held up and any player’s equipment. The penalty for breach of this rule is 2

strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play.

Rule 24-1 in Action: Brian and Bobby are playing a hole in stroke play when Bobby’s tee shot rolls towards a bunker. When he arrives at his ball he notices that it is lying on top of the rake in bunker. Knowing that the rake is a movable obstruction Bobby marks and lifts his ball, removes the rake, then drops his ball as close as possible to the spot where his ball originally lay.

Brian and Bobby then both play their shots into the green. They remove the flag stick and lay it down on the green. Bobby is first to putt. As his putt is rolling towards the hole Brian notices that Bobby’s ball may hit the flag stick if it rolls too far past the hole. Knowing the exception to Rule 24-1 Brian moves the flag stick so Bobby’s ball does not hit it.

Why is Rule 24-1 Important? Knowing Rule 24-1 is important because it can help save you strokes on the golf course. Knowing that you can move a stake, a rake, or a movable yardage marker that may be interfering with your swing can be the difference between making a tentative swing or a confident swing. In addition, taking relief from a movable obstruction without the assistance of a fellow player or rules official will improve your pace of play.

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How to Prepare for the Rain, Wind and Cold Fall is here, which means winter is just right around the corner, waiting to happen.

It’s time to trade in our shorts and skorts of the summer for a more sturdier guard against the weather.

Here are some essential pieces to have in your closet for your winter round of golf : 1. First piece of advice is to think LAYERS: Start with an innermost THERMAL layer to keep body heat close 2. Next, top that off with a regular golf shirt. Or even a VEST for extra warmth and a touch of fashion .

3. Then throw another warm thermal outer-piece on top of the ensemble (OR) Throw on a Rain/Wind jacket for an especially bad day (AND) Wear Rain/Wind Pants over your golf pants!

4. Don’t forget to keep your head and your hands warm and dry with a beanie underneath the regular cap/hat (or) rain bucket hat

5. Finally, have an umbrella, keep extra socks and towels, invest in hand-warmers, and perhaps even some waterproof/resistant golf shoes.

How to Play

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READY GOLF We all understand that during tournaments, each shot requires perfect attention and focus. Pre-swing routines need to be performed, putts need to be read thoroughly, and yardages need to be measured. Yet the enjoyment of a round of golf is dependent upon a field that moves with a purposeful pace. How much fun is it really to be waiting on every tee because of a slow group ahead of yours?

Time should be allotted for tournament-perfect shot routines.

But there is a way you can take your sweet time preparing AND play ready golf.

Here are some ready-golf tips to keep the group moving and keep the round at a good pace: 1. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL: From moment of impact, till when the ball comes to a full stop on grass, don’t let your eyes leave the ball. Take a mental picture of the area where your ball is, bookmark it using surrounding background items as tools (a memorable broken branch, shadows, count your trees etc.) TIP: name your shadows and trees so as to better remember them by (ex. Mr. Crooked Nose) 2. MOVE QUICKLY BETWEEN SHOTS: You don’ t have to hit your ball any quicker. The trick is to walk with a purposeful stride to your golf ball between shots. TIP: Also think about how you will be hitting your shot as you walk up to your ball.

3. ALWAYS HIT A PROVISIONAL: At any point when your eyes fail to see where your ball lands, when your golf ball hits trees, lands in fescue or enters a forest, declare a provisional and hit one safely into the fairway. This ensures that you will not be wasting time running back to your previous spot and re-hitting a golf ball. TIP: have everyone in the group watch for each other’s golf ball flight and landing 4. BE READY WITH THE FLAGSTICK: Who ever putts out first, should be ready and attentive, with clubs in hand, to put the flagstick back in. You should be updating your scorecards during the walk to the next tee or on the next tee. Do not dilly-dally around the green chatting. This ensures that the entire group moves off the green as soon as possible, and keeps the next group in the fairway waiting as little as possible.

Ready golf DOES NOT mean RUSHING. It means to THINK AHEAD and be READY to play when it is your turn!

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Events in October Oct 3, 2015

(Saturday)

— Green Valley Country Club [12 & Under/Girls 13-18]

Oct 10, 2015

(Saturday)

— Heidelberg Country Club [All Divisions]

Oct 11, 2015

(Sunday)

— Woodcrest Country Club [ All Divisions]

Oct 12-13, 2015

(Monday/Tuesday)

— Turtle Creek Golf Club/Gilbertsville Golf Club [PIAA District 1]

Oct 17, 2015

(Saturday)

— Buena Vista Country Club [All Divisions]

Oct 24, 2015

(Saturday)

— JGS Links Golf Club [All Divisions]

Oct 25, 2015

(Sunday)

— JGS Mays Landing Golf & Country Club [All Divisions]

Oct 31, 2015

(Saturday)

— Blue Heron Pines Golf Club [All Divisions]

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2015

(Saturday/Sunday) — Old York Country Club (New Jersey) [Elite Tour Members]

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