Carolina Links Magazine

CAROLINALINKS Volume 5 • Spring/Summer

Heather Glen Golf Links Dr. Jonathan Crane

See Spot, See Spot Go! The Pearl - A Priceless Gem Golf America Features Masonboro Country Club Thomas D. Nola

Natural Ways To Prevent Dementia

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by Eric Azor

WILLARD BYRD & CLYDE JOHNSTON

Heather Glen Golf Links

THE GLENS GOLF GROUP, MYR TLE BEA CH, SOUTH C AROLINA

f you truly appreciate the tradition and pure beauty of the great game then just outside the quaint, charming town of Little River, SC you will find yourself in a place that embraces the best of Scottish-style golf, Heather Glen Golf Links. From the unique 19th century English-style clubhouse to the Scottish-themed pub with its spectacular views of Heather Glen's outstanding finishing holes, the environment is tailor-made for a really special and memorable round of golf. The 27 holes that make up Heather Glen Golf Links provide a genuine golf experience from yesteryear.

Crowned "America's #1 Public Golf Course"

by Golf Digest when they opened their first 18 holes in 1987, Heather Glen has maintained an outstanding reputation for its consistent pristine conditioning.

Inspired by the earlier traits of golf course design, architects Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston shaped this historic farmland site just north of Myrtle Beach into an absolute masterpiece.

Heather Glen epitomizes Scottish golf, boasting all the right "Old World" touches. From the conspicuous sod stacked pot bunkers with heather-laced dunes, to twisting streams and small brooks, known as "burns" in the old Country. The natural beauty of this layout is capped off with a variety of stunning ornamental plantings and trees such as Scotch Broom, Sawgrass, 300-year-oldOaks, huge Carolina Pines, colorful Dogwoods and gorgeous Holly trees.

"It's just a wonderful facility with some really great golf holes" Jason Himmelsbach (Director of golf sales - The Village at the Glens).

With the longest of the three nines measuring 3,417 yards, no matter what combination of 18 holes you play, you will be faced with an enjoyable and fair challenge of golf. Each of the three nines are unique in their own right and feature lush bermuda grass fairways and immaculate bermuda grass greens.

Combine this with dramatic elevation changes and rolling grassy mounds and you have the recipe for a splendid round of golf. Another nice touch is that every hole has a title and their names are as remarkable as their design, so to whet your appetite, heres a look at a hole from each nine.

Red Nine - Hole #8 - Par 3 (224 yards back tees) "The Lunar Hole"

A long par three that is all carry over water. The green is protected by a pond that is bordered in granite stone, several severe pot bunkers and mounding front and back, a very good hole!

White Nine - Hole #9 - Par 5 (587 yards back tees) "The Home Hole" The original eighteenth hole, this beauty requires a lot of strategy.

Bombers may risk going for the green in 2, if you do, you must hit the ball left to right and carry it over the Firth of Clyde, 230 yards of water and an additional 30 yards of grass and sand! The safe play is to place your second shot just short of the water, leaving a relatively short third to the green, this way you still have a chance at birdie.

A testing hole whichever way you choose to play it.

Blue Nine - Hole #7 - Par 4 (410 yards back tees) "Auld Hoos" This is the #1 handicap hole and you'll soon see why.

The landing area for your drive is defined by small grassy mounds on the right and a series of large penal pot bunkers on the left. A burn cuts across the fairway, but depending which tees you play, should not come into play from the tee. Once you have found the fairway, good luck hitting and holding the tabletop green. Be ready, "Auld Hoos" could bring you to your knees.

Heather Glen has enjoyed many accolades over the years, including: "Named among the Top 22 golf courses in South Carolina" Golf World, October 2008 Places to Play "4 Star" Rating Golf Digest 2005 "Top 5 courses in South Carolina" Golf Digest 1995 "Top 50 Public Courses in America" Golf Digest 1990 "#1 New Public Course in America" Golf Digest 1987 The friendly staff at Heather Glen Golf Links will certainly enhance your golf experience as they warmly welcome you and extend their fine southern hospitality. Heather Glens is located at 4650 Heather Glen Way, Little River, SC. Ph: 800-868-4536, email: Info@HeatherGlen.com or visit online at www,glensgolfgroup.com.

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hank you for reading Carolina Links. Welcome to

In this issue we feature Heather Glens Golf Links, a wonderful 18

another golf season, lets hope it is filled with

hole layout in North Myrtle Beach, there is also an interesting piece

plenty of eagles, birdies and pars. Along with

on The Pearl. Dr. Jonathan Crane talks about sun spots and why we

Summer comes plenty of sunshine, hot tempera-

should "cover up" and use sunscreen. Tom Nola of the Herb Shop

tures and the brilliance of mother nature returning to her colorful self, in other words, the perfect conditions to chase the

talks about natural ways to combat Dementia.

The UNCW Club Golf team made school history in 2009 by winning the National Club Golf Title and finished a respectable second

little white ball around.

Please join us in welcoming several new partners to Carolina

in their title defense this Spring. Donnie Bowers our rules guru

Links; Masonboro Country Club, Farmstead Golf Links,

expands on the new "grooves rule". We hope you recognize some

Meadowlands Golf Course, Rivers Edge Golf Club, "The Big Cats"

names in our Tournaments and Results section, some of our local

at Ocean Ridge Plantation, The Brunswick Isles Golf Trail and The

Professionals and Amateurs have performed extremely well.

Pearl (East and West). We are extremely proud to add these award

As always, we wish you and yours well and hope that you make every

winning golf courses to our publication and urge you to take

putt you look at. Please send us an email with any questions or com-

advantage of their local rates.

ments, our professional panel would love to help wherever they can.

“Tee it up America” - Eric & Glynis

CONTENTS Heather Glen Golf Links ...................................................................................................................3 Editor & Sales Director Eric Azor

See Spot, See Spot Go! - Dr. Jonathan Crane..................................................................................5 UNCW Club Golf...............................................................................................................................7

Graphic Design & Reproduction Glynis Azor

The Pearl - A Priceless Gem.............................................................................................................8

Contributing Editors Dr. Jonathan Crane Gordon Dalgleish Alasdair Dyer Donnie W. Bowers Thomas D. Nola Tom Roberts

A Quality Self Storage ....................................................................................................................10 Echo Farms G&CC Welcomes Don E. Franklin, Jr. - Tom Roberts.................................................12 Recent Appointments.....................................................................................................................12 Natural Ways To Prevent Dementia - Thomas D. Nola ..................................................................15 Golf Rules: Groovy Man - Donnie Bowers .....................................................................................16

Managing Editor Glynis Azor Administration & Distribution Eric Azor

Golf America Features Masonboro Country Club...........................................................................17 Tournaments & Results ..........................................................................................................18, 20 Interact with “The Big Cats”...........................................................................................................22

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Carolina Links has made every effort to publish accurate material, in the event of an error Carolina Links will not accept any liability other than to correct and re-run the article or advertisment in the same size and space as previously occupied.

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See Spot, See Spot Go! M By: Jonathan S. Crane, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.; Ronald P. Benjamin, M.D.; Patricia Hood, PA-C; Kelly Britt, PA-C, & Charlene Snyder, PA-C

any patients who have played golf for years end up with spots on their face. This is often from years of sun exposure. Sometimes these spots may include skin cancers, precancerous lesions and even benign areas of pigmentation called lentigines. The sun, environment and aging cause these areas of discoloration and pigmentation. The question often comes up "How can I improve my overall facial appearance" and address the sun damage which is causing age spots, rough skin, discoloration, skin tone irregularities and lentigines.

The number one cause of these skin problems mentioned above is sun damage. The first step in treatment is preventing future sun damage. This should be accomplished by covering up and using good sunscreens.

1. Cover up with clothes.

2. Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 thirty minutes before going outside and reapply frequently (hopefully the main ingredient is zinc oxide or titanium dioxide).

3. Wear your sunglasses.

4. Sit in the shade whenever possible.

5. Try to get a golf cart with a cover on it.

6. Try to avoid the peak hours of sun exposure between 10:00 and 4:00 pm.

7. Avoid tanning booths.

Following these steps helps prevent future damage from occurring. To remove damage, laser treatments are an option. The laser machine creates a beam of high intensity light that is fired into the skin and absorbed by areas of increased pigmentation. The laser light heats up areas of increased pigmentation the same way that on a hot summer day while walking through a parking lot barefoot if you step on the black your feet will burn and if you step on the white your feet are much cooler. With the skin, the increased areas of pigmentation absorb the laser energy and are

therefore removed while the normal surrounding skin is unscathed. This is how lasers are able to selectively remove skin damage while leaving areas of normal skin alone.

Liquid nitrogen is another method for removing superficial pigmented spots. Liquid nitrogen comes out as a cold spray. This cold spray freezes superficial lesions and they will thaw out and slough off over the next week or two. This is an excellent method to remove many pigmented spots as well as precancerous spots.

There are several methods for removing superficial spots with different types of acids. Phenol, glycolic acid, trichloracetic acid and salicylic acid are all commonly used in dermatology. Depending upon the depth of penetration desired, different strength acids are picked. By placing a mild acid on the skin we are able to peel off pigmented spots and sun damage.

If you have been playing golf for many years and have spots over your face, arms and neck or other areas there are terrific treatment options available. If you are looking to improve your skin then protect it from future damage and see your dermatologist about removing past damage.

Dr. Crane is a board certified dermatologist practicing at Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A. He practices cosmetic, general, surgical, and laser dermatology. Dr. Benjamin is a board certified dermatologist who practices at Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A. and specializes in general dermatology and skin cancer. Patricia Hood, PA-C, Kelly Britt, PA-C and Charlene Snyder, PA-C are dermatology physician assistants who practice at Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A. and focus their practice on disease and treatment of the skin in addition to cosmetic dermatology. Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A. is located at 1009 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. The phone number for Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A. is (910) 251-9944.

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UNCW Club Golf

ilmington, NC - The UNCW Club Golf team can hold their heads high, after making school history in winning the National Championship in 2009. Through steady play and good results in the regular season of 2010, the team qualified for the National Championships again.

The defending champions travelled to The Golf Club at Brickshire and Royal New Kent in Providence Forge, VA to defend their title and finished in second place respectfully. In the individual division, Alex Harris and Clint Azor finished fourth and fifth overall and both received "All Tournament Team" awards.

R-L: *Chris Faulkner; *Erik Ehlert; Patrick Cummings; Tyler McPherson; *Clint Azor; Matt Faulkner; *Alex Harris; & Mark Powell * All Tournament Team

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The Pearl - A Priceless Gem T COUR TESY

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MYR TLE

hey can often be found nimbly dangling from the neck of a Southern woman occupying a place in high society. A frequently uttered adage connects them to sage words of advice. Objects of beauty and valued gemstones, their shine and luster are unmistakable, especially when formed naturally at sea.

Their appearance provokes thoughts of excellence, class and charm.

In accordance with its namesake, the 36-hole golf facility found at the northern edge of the Grand Strand known simply as The Pearl is also a rare fi nd and highlyregarded gem. Located in the tiny, coastal North Carolina town of Calabash that modestly refers to itself as the “Seafood Capital of the World,” the golf club occupies a pristine setting, is consistently kept in championship condition and has been well-received by golf’s most esteemed publications.

In 2008, The Pearl’s East Course received a notable 4-Star rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” list. Not to be outdone, the West Course was rated 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest in 2004. The same publication also nominated the West Course as one of America’s “Best New Public Courses” when it opened in 1988. Both courses have been ranked among the best in the Carolinas.

While its geographical position puts The Pearl on the outer reaches of Myrtle Beach metropolitan area, we’re confi dent that this pair of outstanding layouts cut from a 900-acre swath of stunningly beautiful marsh preserve framed by the Calabash River will be on your yearly Grand Strand golf itinerary immediately following your fi rst visit.

Golf at The Pearl

Both designed by popular Pinehurstbased golf architect Dan Maples, who was also the creative mind behind Myrtle Beach’s The Witch and The Wizard, the twin 18-hole tracks are identical in terms of substance, but fraternal in terms of style.

The East Course, which was completely renovated a decade ago, can be characterized as a traditional parkland layout. It’s carved through acres of pristine forest and features one scenic view after another. The most memorable aspect of this 18 is a wonderfully dynamic fi nish along the banks of the Calabash River.

Hole No. 18 is a true titan of a par 5. It requires three well-struck shots if you are to have any chance at making birdie. The entire left side is bordered by a sparkling lake. Players must be careful not to bite off more than they can chew as the entire hole slopes towards the water.

The West Course is a links-style design with plenty of wide-open stretches complimented

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by thick displays of pampas grass. The last four holes feature a dramatic fi nish along the bluffs overlooking the coastal marshland and scenic Calabash River. Attention to detail and meticulous grooming characterizes the course which has played host to a number of major tournaments. The West course offers plenty of challenge, along with untouched natural beauty.

This 18 too fi nishes with a wonderful par 5. Bisected by a lake, the key to playing this par 5 is hitting the tee shot just short of the bunker at the corner of the fairway. Club choice is crucial on this tee shot because shots hit into or over the bunker are immediately in danger of making double bogey. A wellplaced shot in front of the bunker will give players from 190 to 220 yards left into the green. Will you go for glory?

These courses leave golfers with both a taste of Southern charm and sense of golf the way it was meant to be. Ask almost anyone who has played The Pearl, and they’ll tell you that it’s diffi cult to drive away uninspired. Remember, “Sometimes it’s where you play that affects how you play.”

More About The Pearl

The Pearl East and West are part of the Brunswick Isles Golf Trail, which straddles the border of North and South Carolina.

In addition to the two terrifi c 18-hole championship courses, The Pearl offers its golfi ng guests an array of amenities and extras including a full-service golf shop, a practice range, instruction and implementation, golf professionals at your fi ngertips and a newly-renovated clubhouse that conjures a yesteryear atmosphere with the traditions of a classic golf environment.

For more information about The Pearl or to book a tee time online, please visit w w w. t h e p e a r l g o l f . com. You can also reach The Pearl at (910) 579-8132 or toll free at (888) 947-3275.

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A Quality Self Storage

recently visited A Quality Self Storage, Inc. which is located on HWY 17 S in the town of Leland in Brunswick County. Leland has seen a tremendous increase in commercial and residential building over the past several years. This modern storage facility caters to both commercial and residential customers in the area and it has grown with Leland so as to accommodate the newcomers and existing customers in the area.

This storage facility offers convenient 24 hours access, 24 hour video surveillance, moving and packing supplies and very reasonable rates. They have 344 units ranging in size from 5 feet x 5 feet to 30 feet x 10 feet. They have units that are temperature controlled as well as humidity controlled. These climate controlled units are terrific for business and commercial customers who are looking for document storage. For those that have fine furniture the climate controlled units are excellent. You can store electronics, glassware, fine art and other household or commercial furniture.

In addition to offering storage units they offer outside boat, car, and RV storage. This is perfect for folks who have a camper sitting in their driveway or extra vehicles that they don't want to keep on their property. Convenient 24 hour access and 24 hour video surveillance allows

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you to store your vehicles securely as well as having access to them when you need to.

A Quality Self Storage, Inc. is also an agent for Penske Truck Rental. They offer truck rental for local as well as one way moving.

For example, a truck can be rented h e r e a n d driven and dropped off in California.

This facility provides customers with a convenient one stop shop for truck rental, equipment and moving supplies. In addition to residential household truck rentals, they can accommodate commercial truck rentals by providing local or nationally owned businesses with the appropriate equipment in order to meet their business needs. This storage facility has been an agent for Penske Truck Rental for many years and has found it to be a great asset to the storage facility.

At A Quality Self Storage, Inc. they strive to assist their customers in all their moving and storage needs. It is quite obvious when talking to Amy and Nicole that customer service is their number one goal.

Their customers are made to feel very welcome and the staff do everything they can to try and meet their every need. If you have storage facility needs or need moving assistance I highly recommend A Quality Self Storage, Inc. Please feel free to give them a call (910) 253-6000, A Quality is located at 7815 Ocean Highway East on Route 17 which is about 3 miles south of Magnolia Greens. If you are driving from Leland to Myrtle Beach on 17 you will see them on the right hand side with the white office and Penske trucks out front. Feel free to stop in, say hello and meet the caring staff.

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DON E. FRANKLIN, JR.

by Tom Roberts

cho Farms Country Club recently announced their newest employee, Head Golf Professional, Don E. Franklin, Jr. Don is a Class 'A' Member of the PGA Golf Training Program and has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with emphasis on Sports and Business Management from Mars Hill College of North Carolina.

Franklin brings a lot of golf experience to the new Echo Farms Golf Program. Most recently he served as the Director of Golf at National Golf Club in Ft. Washington, Maryland.

National featured a Private 18 hole Championship Golf Course with both Casual and Fine Dining Restaurants and a complete Fitness Training Facility.

Prior to his tenure at National, Franklin was Don E. Franklin, Jr. the Head Professional at Glenmore Country Club, a private gated community in Keswick, Virginia, and Smoky Mountain Country Club of Newport Tennessee. Earlier in his career, Franklin served as First Assistant Pro at the Grove Park Inn, Ashville, North Carolina, and nearby Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh. In all positions, Franklin either headed Golf Operations or worked closely with management in purchasing Pro Shop Equipment, implementing and organizing budgets, Managed and Employed the inside and outside Golf Staff, scheduled and created Club Tournaments, Developed Golf Instruction Clinics for Junior, Women and Men, and Member Handicap Programs.

General Manager, Jeff George said, "we welcome Don to Echo Farms and look forward to his help in developing new, and improving existing Golf and Pro Shop Programs and Services for both Members and non-members who enjoy playing Echo."

"Our goal is to rebuild the famous Echo Farms Junior Golf Program that produced so many good young Collegiate and High School players in eastern North Carolina, grow participation in golf for every class of player, improve the Pro Shop and Golf Services customers have come to expect and increase Echo Farms Players and Members benefits in ways that will attract new Club Members and the playing Public," Franklin added.

Echo Farms Golf and Country Club is located on Echo Farms Boulevard, just off Carolina Beach Road (Hwy. 421 S) in New Hanover County. New Membership Drives are underway and for a limited time there currently is no initiation fee to join. For more information on Tee Times contact the Pro SHop at 910.791.9318, or for Membership Details Call 910.799.0324.

RECENT APPOINTMENTS Wilmington, NC - Hearty congratulations to Alvin Martin (PGA) who has been appointed as Head Golf Professional at Masonboro Country Club, we wish Martin many years of success.

Oak Island, NC - Congratulations to Steve Isley (PGA) who has joined Oak Island Golf Club as their Head Golf Professional, we wish Isley continued success in his future.

Myrtle Beach, SC The Glens Golf Group announced the promotion of Jason Himmelsbach to director of golf sales for The Village at the Glens, we congratulate Himmelsbach and wish him continued success in his career.

Bolivia, NC - Congratulations to Arthur Jeffords (PGA) who has been named as General Manager for Carolina National Golf Club.

Jeffords, a PGA of America Quarter Century Member, comes to Carolina National after running his own company, Lighthouse Golf Group since 1998

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Natural Ways To Prevent Dementia

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by Thomas D. Nola, R. Ph., FASCP - Owner: The Herb Shop

ementia is the loss of intellectual faculties which interrupts normal functions. It also includes the loss of memory.

Dementia may be caused by a variety of things such as injury to the head and brain, vascular deficiencies and disease of the central nervous system.

The most widely known ailment that can cause dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. This form of dementia involves the disruption of normal brain cell function. It has been determined that larger than normal protein plaques and tangles within the brain, are the two major characteristics of this disease. These two causes of Alzheimer’s disease affect the region of the brain that is responsible for learning and memory.

Changes in ones diet is the best starting place to help prevent dementia. A diet that is well proportioned with lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, flax oil and fish oil, has been shown to be very affective in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and in turn, good cognizant function.

As we age, our dietary intake changes with us. We no longer eat the proper balance of food to supply the nutrients that we need for good cognizant function. Some studies have indicated that as we age, we do not consume enough of the required variety of B vitamins, vitamin D and Beta-carotene. This situation can be easily rectified simply by taking supplements to correct the balance of the required amounts of these nutrients. B-complex, Vitamin D3, and a Beta-carotene are supplements that are readily available and reasonable priced.

We all have heard the old wives tale that fish is “brain food”. Well maybe it isn’t a tale at all. Studies have shown that omega-3 fish oil can maintain healthy brain function, and maybe even prevent some forms of dementia.

One such study had determined that consuming at least one gram of high quality fish oil supplement daily, may reduce the possibility of dementia as much as 50%. Additionally, many scientists have accepted the premise that omega-3, found in fish and flax seed oil, is involved in the prevention of dementia, together with other diseases such as heart disease, joint problems and some skin ailments.

When purchasing an omega-3 fish oil product, be aware that the fish that the oil is obtained from should be deep, cold water fish. The product should have been tested and be found to be free of detectable amounts of lead, mercury, cadmium, PBC’s, dioxins and pesticides.

Also, the product should not contain trans-fatty acids.

Another natural product that has been used to aid in cognitive health is garlic. Aged garlic capsules or tablets have been shown, in animal studies, to halt deterioration of the hippocampus area of the brain. The hippocampus is involved in the job of memory. The study

also indicated that aged garlic may have the ability to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

At Tufts University School of Medicine, a study has indicated that aged garlic may improve one’s ability to learn and one’s memory. This is due to aged garlic’s ability to prevent cerebrovascular disease which in turn, lowers the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The use of antioxidants has been studied as they relate to preventing the decline of cognitive memory. It was noted that increased antioxidant consumption, in your food intake and with supplementation, can prevent the decline in cognitive performance as related to aging. Antioxidant vitamins and minerals are, Vitamins A, C and E, together with the minerals Zinc and Selenium. Additional antioxidants, such as alpha lipoic acid, pycnogenol, grape seed extract, turmeric, acai fruit, pomegranate fruit and tomato lycopene are also very useful.

So to keep you mind “fit as a fiddle”, and going strong even in your later years, consider the choices that fit your lifestyle. The best years of one’s life are those that one can enjoy and remember.

Biography: Tom Nola, Registered Pharmacist, a Fellow of the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists, and a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Pharmacology for more than 15 years. Tom also is the owner of The Herb Shop, at 5725 Oleander Drive Suite B-8, Wilmington, NC 28403, Phone: 910-452-HERB (4372). He received his degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Columbia University. He is a registered pharmacist in both North Carolina and New York. He has done post graduate studies in Pharmacotherapeutics at Marie and Arnold Schwartz College of Pharmacy.

Tom has over 30 years experience in all aspects of preventive health care.

Bring in this ad and purchase one 45-minute golf lesson and receive the second lesson at 1/2 price

Lessons start at $30.00 Call today to schedule your lesson & start improving your game

910.791.9318 ~ Don E. Franklin ~ PGA Head Golf Professional

Echo Farms Golf & Country Club

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Groovy Man

here has been a lot of chatter in 2010 about the new groove rules on the PGA Tour and some harsh words have been directed toward those that have used the Ping Eye 2 wedges which are approved for play. ”This is the point where you recall your opinion whether the tour players should use these clubs.”

The short version of the new groove regulation is the volume of grooves is reduced and the grooves edge sharpness is reduced for clubs with lofts greater than or equal to 25 degrees. This basically covers 5 irons and lower.

All of the professional tours have adopted this new groove rule for their events as of January 2010 as a condition of the competition and detailed in Decision 4-1/1 which Donnie W. Bowers states: A Committee that wishes to limit players to clubs manufactured with grooves that conform to all aspects or the Rules of Golf, including those that are effective from January 1, 2010. “The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.”

Between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2014, it is recommended that this condition of competition be adopted only for competitions involving the highest level of expert players. After January 1, 2014, this condition of competition may be adopted more widely (e.g. at the highest level of amateur golf), but it is recommended only for competition involving expert players.

The USGA will also use this condition in the 2010 Men’s, Women and Men’s Sr. U.S. Opens and final stages of qualifying for these events. The condition will not be in effect for the local (first stage) qualifying for these three Championships or any of the USGA’s national championships that are contested by amateurs only. For example, if an amateur with a 1.4 or less index tries to qualify for the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, plays well in the local qualifier and advances to the sectional (final) qualifier, they will have to get a new clubs that will conform with the condition of competition for the (final) qualifier and the championship.

The USGA will adopt the condition for U.S. Open local qualifying beginning in 2011 and for their national amateur championships in 2014.

The USGA recommends that state, regional association and golf clubs implement the condition in accordance with this time frame.

However, if the condition is implemented in 2014, or sooner, it is the recommendation of the USGA that this condition should be adopted only for competitions involving expert players.

How does this groove rule affect the everyday and weekend amateur? The changes are expected to have little impact on the general golfing public. First, USGA research shows that the average golfer hits the green in regulation from the rough only 13 percent of the time.

Second, two thirds of the balls sold are surlyn-covered which show little spin effect from different groove designs. Finally, all existing clubs that presently conform to the rules will continue to be deemed conforming through at least 2024, when the condition of competition is expected to become permanent. Consumer research shows that only 2 percent of irons are in use for more than 15 years. At the local club level, your club champions, member-guests, city and county tournaments are not to worry about this condition until 2024.

I really hope all I have to worry about in 14 years, is “Being Groovy.”

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Masonboro Country Club

ilmington, North Carolina - June 8, 2010 - Nationally syndicated television show Golf America will feature the "new" Masonboro County Club the week of June 15 - 21.

Formerly known as The Cape, new owners purchased the club several years ago and in 2007 golf course architect Bob Moore was brought in to completely re-design the original Gene Hamm layout.

Moore lengthened the par 71 course to over 7,000-yards, creating one of the more challenging layouts along the Coastal Carolinas.

Golf America TV Show reaches more than 58-million homes in more than 60 television markets around the country on SportSouth, SunSports, Fox SportsNet, TUFF TV and local broadcast television stations throughout the U.S. Each week the show features some the finest golf courses in the US, Caribbean and Canada, plus the show also features equipment reviews, golf fitness tips from TPI certified golf fitness instructor Mindi Boysen and golf instructional tips from PGA Professionals.

Produced by North Carolina-based Hunter Southwest Productions, Golf America is part of a stable of broadcast and Internet properties that also includes CyberLinksGolf.com and tvgolfshow.com , plus a video library featuring more than 230 golf courses from around the U.S and Caribbean.

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30th Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship

Furman University Golf Club, Greenville, SC - 4/18/10

reenville, SC: After 20 years of trying, Steve Liebler from Irmo, SC finally captured his first Carolinas Golf Association individual championship. Steve, a former regular PGA tour professional, birdied his final hole to nip the ageless anomaly, Paul Simson of Raleigh, NC by a single stroke. Liebler stated, “I am so proud to finally win, especially against such a strong field.” This makes the fourth year in a row the Mid-Amateur Championship has been won by A South Carolinian.

Results: 1 Steven Liebler, Irmo, SC 71-76-69--216; 2 Paul Simson, Raleigh, NC 74-74-69--217; 3 Scott Harvey, Greensboro, NC 75-74-69-218; 4 Brian Westveer, Charlotte, NC 76-72-72--220; T5 Rob Simmons, Beaufort, SC 75-73-73--221; T5 Pat Thompson, Asheville, NC 75-72-74--221

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7th North Carolina Women's Senior Championship Cedarwood Country Club, Charlotte, NC - 4/28/10

harlotte, NC - Final results of the North Carolina Women's Senior Amateur Championship hosted by Cedarwood Country Club on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Par 37-35-72, 5414 yards.

Pat Brogden of Garner, NC captures her 5th major CGA Championship title. Brogden faced tough and windy conditions to win the 7th North Carolina Women’s Senior Amateur Championship by four strokes over defending champion, Melissa Sage of Charlotte, NC. Results: 1 Pat Brogden, Garner, NC 72-75--147; 2 Melissa Sage, Charlotte, NC 75-76--151; 3 Maggie Weder, Greenville, NC 75-80--155; 4 Kim Clarke, Newton, NC 76-80--156; 5 Kathy Binkley, Cornelius, NC 82-75--157.

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25th North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship Forsyth Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC - 5/13/10

inston-Salem, NC – Defending champion old Paul Simson of Raleigh fired a final-round 69 to recapture the North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship at Forsyth Country Club.

Simson’s 1-under total of 212 bettered two players by four shots. Spike Smith of Pinehurst and Peter Allen of Southport finished second at 216. Simson was the only golfer to finish the championship under par.

Results: 1 Paul Simson, Raleigh, NC 72-71-69--212; T2 Peter Allen, Southport, NC 69-70-77--216; T2 Spike Smith, Pinehurst, NC 70-73-73-216; T4 Ron Carpenter, Creedmoor, NC 70-72-75--217; T4 Donald Slater, Durham, NC 71-70-76--217.

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Schronce Starts New Legacy at the Carolinas Open Shoots a Final Round 5-under For the Win!

YRTLE BEACH, S.C. (May 6, 2010) - Ivan Schronce, PGA, came out of the corner swinging at the 86th Horry County State Bank Carolinas Open at the Surf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Masonboro Country Club apprentice shot a cool 5under 66, including a bogey-less 6-under 30 on the front nine, to take his first Carolinas PGA championship by five shots with scores of 6769-66, 202 (11-under).

Second Round Co-leader Larry George, PGA, out of River Landing CC in Wallace, N.C., was joined in a three-way tie for second by Rick Lewallen, PGA (Kannapolis, N.C.) and low amateur Andrew Hewitt (Spartanburg, S.C.).

Close to 80% of the PGA Professionals competing this week probably had no idea who Schronce was outside of maybe knowing his father Reid, a 34-year member of the PGA. Reid Schronce was and still is an accomplished competitor, having won hundreds of Pro-Ams

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and having played in what he assumes is thousands of tournaments.

The elder Schronce's highest finish in the Carolinas Open? Tenth place. Its safe to say the Section knows Ivan now.

Ivan had seemingly low expectations coming into this, his first major championship as a Section member or otherwise. He knew he wanted to uphold his father's good name, and he knew he wanted to finish in the top-20 but it wasn't until after the Second Round that he knew he would win.

"My car broke down [after the second round], I couldn't get home, and something had to give. I knew that I was going to win today," said Schronce. "I wasn't nervous at all. I wanted to birdie every hole on the front, and I just about did. I knew course conditions were going to be great for shot-making, just like they had been all week, and I wanted to beat my competitors right out of the gate. I came here to win."

Schronce was all but overwhelmed walking out of the scoring tent, having never won a tournament in his life, but it was his father Reid rushing in to give his son a hug that threw him over the edge. His parents were able to get there just in time to see their son accept the Kirk & Matz crystal.

For his win today, Ivan takes home that crystal trophy, a $5,000 check, which he assures is going straight to savings, and the resolve to win another Carolinas PGA major.

Other notables included four PGA professionals who tied for 5th place at 5-under 208 including Tournament Committee Chairman John Faidley, PGA, out of Forsyth Country Club in Winston Salem, N.C., James Stewart, PGA, out of Old North State Club in New London, N.C., Nate Olivo, PGA, out of Pinehurst CC Nos. 1-5 (NC) and Cory Schneider, PGA, out of The Pointe Golf Club in Powells Point, N.C. Jeff Avant, PGA, shot a 5-under 66 in his Final Round to finish at 1-under.

Results: 1 Ivan Schronce, Wilmington, NC, 67-69-66--202 -11; T2 Rick Lewallen, Kannapolis, NC, 70-71-66--207 -6 T2 Andrew Hewitt (a) Spartanburg, SC 70-70-67--207 -6 T2 Larry George, Wallace, NC, 70-66-71--207 -6 T5 John Faidley, Winston Salem, NC, 72-68-68--208 -5 T5 James Stewart, Winston Salem, NC, 71-70-67--208 -5 T5 Nate Olivo, Pinehurst, NC, 71-67-70--208 -5 T5 Cory Schneider, Powells Point, NC, 69-68-71--208 -5 T9 Oliver Peacock, Seven Devils, NC, 72-67-70--209 -4 T9 Brian Joyce, Wake Forest, NC, 68-70-71--209 -4 T9 Curt Sanders, Wilmington, NC, 67-69-73--209 -4 T12 Michael Smith, Daniel Island, SC, 73-70-67--210 -3 T12 Steve Isley, Oak Island, NC, 69-70-71--210 -3 T12 Tee Opperman (a) Pawley's Island, SC, 70-69-71--210 -3 T15 Mike Cato, Winterville, NC, 70-73-68--211 -2 T15 Rick Morton, Jacksonville, NC, 72-70-69--211 -2 T15 Billy Anderson, Wilmington, NC, 70-70-71--211 -2

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42nd Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington, NC

ilmington, NC – Final round results of the 42nd Senior FourBall Championship of the Carolinas Golf Association hosted

by Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington, NC on Thursday, April 22, 2010 (6530 yards, par 36-36—72, 72.0/129). Paul Simson of Raleigh, NC birdied the first playoff hole to win his 21st CGA major championship and second Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship title in three years with partner Don Detweiler of Raleigh, NC. Simson and Detweiler defeated 36-hole leaders David Millis and Kim Mansfield of High Point, NC in the playoff.

Wilmington, NC has been good to Simson and Detweiler as they won the 2008 Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship played just down the road at the Country Club of Landfall’s Nicklaus course. “I have finished second in my last three CGA majors and did not want to make it four-in-a row,” Simson said. Simson finished second at the Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship last weekend in Greenville, SC. Simson is now only three wins behind the all-time CGA title-holder, continued on page 20

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T O U R N A M E N T S A N D R E S U LT S Dale Morey. Defending champions, Logan Jackson of Winston-Salem, NC and Bill Palmer of Bluffton, SC finished at seven-under par 209 in a tie for 16th place.

Results: 1st* Don Detweiler, Raleigh, NC - Paul Simson, Raleigh, NC 6869-65--202 (-14); 2nd David Millis, High Point, NC - Kim Mansfield, High Point, NC, 63-70-69--202 (-14); 3rd Ray Womack, Burlington, NC - Wayne Pyrtle, Burlington, NC, 68-71-65--204 (-12); T4th Bill Rudisill, Wilmington, NC - Bobby Craven, Oak Ridge, NC, 69-68-68--205 (-11); T4th Michael Roland, Winston Salem, NC - Arlis Pike, Kernersville, NC, 71-68-66--205 (-11); T4th Charlie Moore, North Myrtle Beach, SC - John Walters, Charlotte, NC, 70-68-67--205 (-11); T7th Ernie Newton, High Point, NC - Ron Carpenter, Creedmoor, NC, 67-71-68--206 (-10); T7th Lawrence Hicks, Greensboro, NC - Gus Sylvan, Columbia, SC, 70-69-67-206 (-10); T7th Trip Gentry, Greensboro, NC - Michael Bivins, High Point, NC 68-70-68--206 (-10); T10th Timothy Pope, Spartanburg, SC - T.D. Todd Jr., Laurens, SC 68-69-70--207 (-9); T10th Mike Weiner, Kiawah Island, SC - Robert Albus, Johns Island, SC 69-69-69--207 (-9); T10th Charles Wilkins, Pinehurst, NC - Tim Hunter, Pinehurst, NC 66-71-70--207 (-9); T10th Russ McLauchlan, Fuquay-Varina, NC - Terry Rathman, Gastonia, NC 68-71-68--207 (-9) *won championship on first playoff hole.

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Rogers Wins 46th Toshiba NC Open!

annapolis, N.C. - The 46th Toshiba North Carolina Open had all the ingredients that a major championship should have. A strong field of competitors, a very challenging golf course and a nail biting finish. David Rogers, an apprentice out of Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, SC and Steve Isley, PGA, out of Oak Island Golf Club, NC provided the drama.

Although he scored consistently throughout the tournament, Rogers was still pretty much the unknown coming into the final round.

Kelly Mitchum, PGA, an assistant at Pinehurst CC (NC), who'd never won the North Carolina Open but found himself with a share of the lead going into the final round and defending champion Steve Isley, PGA, out of Oak Island Golf Club (NC) who put up a 6-under and the low round of the day caused more of a stir. Isley held the lead in the clubhouse early on and was forced to wait for the leaders to come in.

After shooting even on the front nine which included a bogey on the ninth, Rogers' laid down the hammer, he made three consecutive birdies and took control of the tournament. Rogers' continued his consistent play, parring in after his birdie run and had to wait for two more groups after he had signed his scorecard, these groups that included Nagy, Mitchum, Irish Creek member Brian Westveer (a) and the competitive course record-holder from the day before, Blair Smith, PGA. The 46th Toshiba North Carolina Open is one of the highly-anticipated stops on the way to the Carolinas PGA Professional Championship which is contested in September. Although the youngest of the major tournaments, it has always attracted fierce competition. The North Carolina Open has become one of the most sought-after competitions for Carolinas PGA Professionals and amateurs alike, annually showcasing golf courses of the highest caliber throughout North Carolina.

Results: 1 David Rogers, Bluffton, SC, 66-70-67--203 -7 T2 Steve Isley, Oak Island, NC, 73-67-64--204 -6 T2 Corey Nagy (a), Charlotte, NC, 68-65-71--204 -6 T4 Michael Marshburn (a), Cary, NC, 71-68-66--205 -5 T4 Blair Smith, Huntersville, NC, 73-62-70--205 -5 T4 Brian Westveer (a), Charlotte, NC, 67-67-71--205 -5 7 Paul Dickens, Teachey, NC, 66-68-72--206 -4 T8 Robert Hoadley (a), Southern Pines, NC, 66-72-69--207 -3 T8 Curt Sanders, Wilmington, NC, 70-67-70--207 -3 T8 Jerry Haas, Winston Salem, NC, 70-66-71--207 -3 T11 Harold Varner III (a), Gastonia, NC, 70-69-69--208 -2 T11 Mike Lawrence, Easley, SC, 70-68-70--208 -2

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T11 David Thore, Wilmington, NC, 70-68-70--208 -2 T11 Karl Kimball, Hillsborough, NC, 69-69-70--208 -2 T11 Simon McGreal, Greensboro, NC, 73-64-71--208 -2

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2010 NCAA Women's Golf Championships

Hosted by University of North Carolina Wilmington & Country Club of Landfall Wilmington, N.C.

ILMINGTON, N.C. - The NCAA Women's Golf Championship recently held at the Country Club of Landfall was an excellent event and a tremendous success to say the least. The hosts UNCW, Country Club of Landfall, the tournament committee and hundreds of volunteers are to be commended for an absolutely outstanding effort. The feedback from the players, their coaches, parents and spectators was extremely positive and very complimentary.

The Dye Course was in immaculate condition and proved to be a stern but fair test for all of the competitors. The high level of golf was very impressive and one could safely say that the future of women's golf looks very promising. The competition between the teams was fierce and yet the camaraderie we witnessed was very refreshing.

Purdue began the day with a seven-shot lead over Southern Cal but had to wait anxiously as the hard charging Trojans chipped away at their lead. After some scary moments and lots of anticipation, the Boilermakers were finally crowned national champions. The final score: Purdue 1,153 (1-over-par), USC 1,154 (2-over-par).

Results: 1 Purdue 284-294-280-295=1153 +1 2 Southern California 282-288-295-289=1154 +2 3 Alabama, U. of 289-288-294-286=1157 +5 4 Arizona State 288-293-290-290=1161 +9 5 Arizona 296-286-293-291=1166 +14 6 UCLA 288-292-302-287=1169 +17 7 Vanderbilt 296-292-291-291=1170 +18 T-8 Duke 288-303-300-288=1179 +27 T-8 Oklahoma State 295-294-296-294=1179 +27

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Grand Strand Professional Golf Tour

Hosted by University of North Carolina Wilmington & Country Club of Landfall Wilmington, N.C.

he GSPGT is pleased to announce their schedule for the rest of the 2010 season and the entry fee for all players. The GSPGT has primarily scheduled their events on Monday's and Tuesday's and focused on afternoon tee times to benefit the local professionals and player's who play on other tours.

Professionals: 2 day event - $275, 1 day event - $150 Amateurs: 2 day event - $125, 1 day event - $75 There will also be a $75 Registration Fee to play on the GSPGT for the entire year.

To register please contact Will Schatz at willschatz9@hotmail.com or by phone at 843-267-2510.

Schedule:

*July 6th: Barefoot Resort and Golf, North Myrtle Beach, SC - Afternoon Times July 19th: Black Bear G.C., Longs, SC - 1:56am *July 26th: 30th: Match Play, River Hills Country Club, Little River, SC - Morning Times Aug. 9th: Oyster Bay G.C., Sunset Beach, NC - Afternoon Times Aug. 25th-26th: Myrtle Beach National- King’s North, Myrtle Beach, SC - 12:00pm Sep. 7th: Lions Paw G.C. Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isla, NC -7:47am *Sep. 20th-21st: Tour Championship, Barefoot Resort and Golf, North Myrtle Beach, SC - Afternoon Times. *Note: Some events on the 2010 schedule may have slightly increased entry fees due to course costs, venues, and time of year. Such events are noted by an * next to the date and will be increased by $25 with the exception of the match play event at River Hills.

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UNCW Wins River Landing Intercollegiate

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ALLACE, N.C. - UNCW finished strong to edge out North Carolina for medalist honors at the River Landing Intercollegiate.

The Seahawks entered the final round in a tie with North Carolina, but carded a six-under-par 282 in the final round to beat the Tar Heels by two strokes.

The win was the second for the Seahawks after winning the VCU Shootout in September. UNCW has now posted five top-three finishes this year.

Junior Josh Brock (69-69-70=208), meanwhile, finished a stroke back of medalist David Watkins (71-69-67=207) of East Carolina.

Brock had a one-stroke lead after two rounds, but Watkins shot a fiveunder 67 in the third round to earn medalist honors. Brock's threeround total of 208 was a season-best for the Wilmington native.

Joining Brock in the top 10 was junior Ryan Sullivan (73-6772=212) who placed in a tie for sixth.

Freshman Thomas Bass (69-72-72=213) turned in his best performance of the season, finishing in a tie for ninth.

Rounding out the lineup for UNCW were senior Derek Wallace (7072-75=217), junior Michael Taylor (71-75-71=217) and freshman Stefan Brewer (74-74-69=217), all finished tied for 22nd.

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