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Vol 7, Isssue 2
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WOMEN’S SENIOR PRO-AM OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL APRIL 23-24, 2010
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TIDBITS & TOURNAMENTS Southern Arizona Golfers Playing Strong A special thank you to the Tucson Conquistadores and all the volunteers, who once again did an outstanding job on this year’s Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain. Wade Dunagan, the Executive Director for the event, as well as his staff, virtually go unrecognized for all their hard work and preparation for the tournament. So, congratulations on a job well done, we look forward to another successful event next year.
Dennis Walsh was named 2009 Arizona Golf Association Volunteer of the Year. Walsh lives in Green Valley and estimates that in the last year, between all the organizations, he has spent 120 days volunteering. “Now that I’m retired, volunteering gives me a purpose,” Walsh said. “I take this very seriously and plan for the next tournament and brush up on rules. It’s like having a job, but it’s better than having a job, because it’s something I choose to do when I want and thoroughly enjoy.” Judy Miller member of Randolph North received the Arizona Women’s Golf Association Senior Player of the Year award for 2009. She ended the season with numerous victories in AWGA and local events. Carrying a 0.2 Handicap Index, she won four AWGA tournaments as well as the Southern Arizona Women’s Amateur title and Randolph North Club Championship in addition to qualifying for several USGA championships.
Congratulations to Arizona's Rich Saferian, who earned the first victory of his Wildcat career during the Arizona Intercollegiate at Arizona National. Saferian’s 68-66-66=200 (-13) was good for a three victory. The team shot an amazing 28 under par for the three rounds to fall one stroke short of California. The University of Arizona Men’s golf team most recently hosted the National Invitational Tournament at Omni Tucson National Golf Course. The team finished in fourth place with low individual honors going to Tarquin MacManus finishing T-5th with a 1- under par total of 215. Arizona’s Women’s golf team battled some windy and cold conditions to claim second place at the 2010 Wildcat Invitational hosted by the Wildcats at Arizona National Golf Club. Sophomore Margarita Ramos was the top finisher for Arizona at 3-over par 145 to tie for 7th place. David McDaniel claims the Arizona Publinks Championship at Randolph North Golf Complex going wire to wire with a three-day total of oneunder 209 to edge out Phoenix’s Jordan Burgess. Congratulations to Matt Bergstrom and Cyrus Whitney in winning the Coach Roy Tatum Best Ball Championship at the Randolph Golf Complex. In dramatic fashion, Bergstrom sank a twenty-five foot birdie putt in sudden death to defeat Tom Beach and Eric Nielsen and the team of Pat Geare and Jerry Huff.
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Congratulations to our first quarter Southern Arizona Tee Times Hole-In-One Program bag tag and certificate recipients: Ole Sorensen @ La Paloma Country ClubRidge # 4, 158 yards, par 3; Tom Jacobsen @ Sun City Vistoso Golf Club #7 182 yards, par 3; Ron Gagner @ El Rio #8, 210 yards, par 3; Richard W. Boss @ Sun City Vistoso Golf Club #17, 100 yards, par 3. The Southern Chapter PGA would like to thank Wendell Long and Steven Neely with Sol Casinos for their commitment in becoming the Presenting Sponsor for the Chapter’s 2010 tournament program. We would also like to thank all of our readers and participants who have helped to make Southern Arizona Tee Times the leading local golf magazine in Southern Arizona. As always, we continue to ask for your participation in promoting golf in southern Arizona. Send us details on tournaments, players or groups, share interesting stories or complete our reader feedback survey at www.SATTMag.com. For readers who prefer to ‘Go Green’ sign up for SATT Digital on our homepage and join thousands of email subscribers who receive Southern Arizona Tee Times in digital format plus compete in random drawings every month for great prizes !
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64 of the best players in the world 64 exciting Matches One Champion One Unbelievable week.
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Your support of the Accenture Match Play Championship helps support tourism, our local economy and the charitable contributions of the Tucson Conquistadores.
H F E AT U R E H
BY RICK PRICE, PGA During the Accenture Match Play Championship, I had an opportunity to catch up with my long time friend Brennan Little, who caddies for Mike Weir. Brennan actually has some roots here in Tucson, back in the early 90’s; we worked together for a season at the El Conquistador Country Club.
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Brennan Li5le caddies for Mike Weir during the 2010 Accenture Match Play
Brennan has caddied for Mike Weir since 1999. They grew up in the same area in Southern Ontario, Canada and met while playing junior golf against one another. They played in college and then traveled together on the Canadian Tour in the mid 90's.
A Caddies Role. I thought I would be a professional golfer. Caddying is something I never thought about doing until it happened.
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Brennan said, “I thought I would be a professional golfer. Caddying is something I never thought about doing until it happened. Mike had just won PGA Tour Q-School and had asked me to come work for him. I thought I would try it out and see what would happen, and here I am 12 years later still doing it!” Brennan feels that a caddies role can make a difference in the success of a player, but the role varies from player to player, since each person requires something different. “There are players who do a lot on their own and require very little from the caddy, others require a lot more”, Brennan shared. “Mike and I usually discuss the shots and talk about the variables like wind, pin position, lie. We also discuss club selection but bottom line is the player makes the final decision, as he is the one hitting the shot. I think there are times that you can really help your player, when things are not always going as planned. That is when you can slow things down or simplify things to get back on track. There are other times when you really do not need to do much at all, just let the player play! One of the hardest parts of caddying is to know when to say things to help your guy out!”. On an normal week on the PGA Tour Brennan will arrive at the golf course on Monday afternoon of the tournament week and walk the course Monday evening or early Tuesday morning with a yardage book and a laser. Brennan likes to pay special attention to the greens and the slopes on the greens. to make sure he knows the correct spots to hit
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the approach shots. With today's technology, Brennan is also able to calculate the elevation on each hole, which gives the pair a little bit more accurate calculation of how far each shot is playing. By Tuesday morning Mike and Brennan will put in a good day of practice and usually play 9 holes. However, Brennan’s day is not over yet, “If I do not get all my work done on the course on Monday, I will go back out Tuesday afternoon and finish. Generally, Tuesday is the longest day of the week for me.” Wednesday is pro-am day. Since Mike Weir likes to play early in the morning, Brennan will assist him after the round to practice and finish final preparations for the Thursday through Sunday tournament. “I meet Mike an hour before we tee off. Most of the time he will practice after the round so most of the day is taken up. All in all, the weeks I work are long but when I am not working, I have the entire week off, so I am not complaining!” After 12 years of caddying, Brennan feels that the camaraderie among the players and caddies, makes his experience memorable and fun. “The competition of the events is also great as you feel a little like you are still playing. My most gratifying experience has to be the 2003 Masters win as that is something I will never forget. All wins are great but that one was truly memorable!” SATT
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Legends Tour Announces New Tournament in Tucson
WO M E N ’S S E N I O R N AT I O N A L I N V I TAT I O N A L TO U R N A M E N T S C H E D U L E
Omni Tucson National 2727 West Club Drive Tucson A P R I L 23=25, 2010
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
VIP Tournament, Catalina Course, Omni Tucson National Resort. 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun. Four player scramble. Legends Tour professionals will be on the course to hit shots with each group. Lunch provided.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Practice round, Catalina Course. Course open to professionals only 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open to professionals and amateurs from 1 p.m. to close Meet the Pros Party, Omni Tucson National Resort, 6 to 9 p.m. Wine tasting, buffet, auction; tournament sponsors and amateurs will attend.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Junior Clinic, 9 a.m., Catalina Course
Championship Pro-am, Catalina Course. 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun. 1824 teams, scramble format, one pro/four amateurs. Box lunch. Light buffet at awards reception immediately following play.
SUNDAY, APRIL 25
I am excited and honored to have some of the greatest players in women’s golf returning to Tucson.
PHOTO: RICK SHARP
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Cindy Rarick, Women’s Senior National Invitational Tournament Ambassador
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Women’s Senior National Invitational Shootout, Shootout Pro-Am, Catalina Course. Each Legends Tour professional will play alongside an amateur. Tee times will start approximately 10 a.m. Light lunch available immediately after play; check presentation after play concludes.
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Ask for the Tournament Rate at Omni Tucson National Resort. 520-297-2271 800-843-6664 omnitucsonnational.com
The challenging Omni Tucson National Catalina Course will host the two-day event. Tucson’s Christa Johnson is scheduled to play in the 2010 LPGA event.
The field will include LPGA and World Gold Hall of Famer Pat Bradley, 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Captain Rosie Jones, Jan Stephenson, Patty Sheehan, Hollis Stacy as well as Tucson-area LPGA Legends Christa Johnson and Cindy Rarick. Rarick will serve as the Tournament Ambassador. “I am excited and honored to have some of the greatest players in women's golf returning to Tucson for the Women's Senior National Invitational,” commented Cindy Rarick, “The Tucson community is thrilled to host these legends of women's golf and as Ambassador, I am looking forward to having them enjoy my home course, the Omni Tucson National Resort and Spa.” Rarick added, “This gorgeous venue, combined with such accomplished players will provide great entertainment for spectators not only this year, but for years to come. In addition, The First Tee Program will receive a significant charitable
contribution from the proceeds of the event.” The tournament will feature practice rounds on Friday, April 23, a Legends Pro-Am on the Catalina Course at Omni Tucson National Resort on Saturday, April 24th and an 18-hole Legends Shootout on Sunday, April 25th "The efforts of Omni Tucson National Resort, The Legends Tour and The First Tee of Tucson have combined to create tremendous excitement in the community for women's professional golf ’s return to Tucson in this exciting inaugural event," noted Women’s Senior National Invitational Tournament Director Dave Garcia. How can you help ensure the tournament is a success? Sponsor a hole, sign up to play in either the VIP tournament on Thursday or the Pro-AM, attend, or participate in numerous other ways. Contact Diane Frisch 520-760-3555 for more information. See you in April! SATT
For more information about the Women's Senior National Invitational become a fan on Facebook -- search Women’s Senior National Invitational Golf Tournament or visit www.thelegendstour.com for ticket information and a full field announcement.
PHOTO: RICK SHARP
The Legends Tour of the LPGA announced the debut of the Women’s Senior National Invitational to be held at the challenging Omni Tucson National Resort Catalina Course April 23 – 24, 2010. With a unique two-day event format, the tournament will attract 18 top Legends of the LPGA to Tucson. This marks the sixth event on The Legends Tour’s calendar in 2010 and its third new event in nine months.
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THE DREAM
OF A GOOD PLAYING JUNIOR GOLFER , COLLEGE PLAYER , AND
PGA TOUR. BEING A YOUNG FLAT BELLY, SHOOTING LOW SCORES AND HITTING IT A MILE , TENDS TO LURE THOUGHTS THAT YOU MAY MAKE IT BIG SOMEDAY ON THE PGA TOUR . THEN MINI TOUR PLAYER IS TO PLAY ON THE
Professional’s right here in Southern Arizona. BY RICK PRICE, PGA
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nfortunately, the dream ends way too soon for most. The fact is it not only takes natural talent and being an excellent ball striker and putter, but a short game that can get up and down from a garbage can. Even with skill it is still not that easy, since there is quite a bit more to making the PGA Tour, than just talent and ability.
One of the most important keys to the success of a professional golfer is the finances -- not worrying about where the next meal is coming from or whether you have enough money for the tournament entry fee and travel expenses. Financial stability allows the player to be able to focus on playing and practicing to improve his game. Another key is having the maturity level of dealing with travel arrangements and scheduling, which is much more demanding than most realize. Golf is much like life in so many ways. In both there are plenty of risks to get ahead and sometimes that ‘so-called’ risk makes sense and is worth taking to help achieve your dream or goal. However, as in life, you can get complacent -- settled into a routine or a job and lose sight of that dream.
the second round is any indication, he is more than capable of participating at the highest level.
Although he is not as young anymore, he still has a flat belly, shoots low scores, and hits it a mile. He has not lost sight of his ultimate goal -- his dream of playing on the PGA Tour. Dean Vomacka the Head Golf Professional at The Stone Canyon Club is leaving his position as Head Golf Professional, to do just that. Dean is the ultimate analogue of a Big Fish in a Little Pond; he dominates and wins everything at a local level in the Southwest Section PGA (Arizona and Southern Nevada). Despite this, his current decision to follow his dream begs the million-dollar question “Can Dean be that Big Fish in the largest Pond of all, the PGA Tour”? After winning the Southwest Section PGA Championship for the second year in a row, Dean received an exception into the Waste Management Phoenix Open this year. Even though he did not make the cut, there were many positives he took away from the event. If his nine hole score of 31 during
“I am very pleased with my focus and attitude all week long. I did not feel intimidated this year and didn't care who I was standing next to in the locker room or who was hitting balls next to me on the practice facility. What I will take away from today more than anything though, is the fact that I have the ability to shoot a good score on the PGA Tour. With some hard work, I have no doubt; I'll be out there playing every week before long. I will make it out here no matter what it takes,” shared Vomacka. We certainly know he has the talent and skill. With his goals set, his determination, dedication, and maturity toward the game, it is just a matter of time before Dean Vomacka will be competing with the Best in the World. You can follow Dean’s progress by going to www.deanvomacka.com. SATT
Vomacka at the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open
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“Appr H INSTRUCTION H
HOW DO YOU
BY GLEN T. GRIFFITH, PGA
The way many players choose to “approach” the game of golf comes from the unique experiences we encounter as we begin playing and developing our golf games. For some, this is a very positive and powerful experience…others may have found it to be extremely frustrating or embarrassing. Whatever the case may be, you have the choice to continue with your current approach to your golf game, or choose to transform it. Many of us are able to transform our approach, once we understand why we get angry, frustrated, sad, depressed, or just plain upset around our golf games. Positive experiences early in golf game development can create challenges as well. When you begin looking back on your early experiences with your golf game, consider that your approach may have developed from anywhere (positive or negative). Let’s look at the development of my “approach” as a young player as an example. My first experience on a golf course was quite miraculous and revealing. My father was playing at a course on
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the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State with three of his friends from work. I was asked to come along as a caddy, and my father was going to teach me the game of golf as they played. At 11 years old, I was far more interested in searching for golf balls in the trees than carrying my father’s extremely heavy, leather golf bag. Noticing my lack of interest in the group’s golf game, my father asked me if I wanted to hit a shot on the 13th hole - a 150 yard par 3. Having only hit golf balls at a range, I was less than confident, but the boredom was far outweighing the possible embarrassment I might encounter from a poor golf shot. I walked to the tee box as my father teed up a golf ball and handed me a 5 iron. I set up, looked at the pin and swung through the ball. We all stood watching as the ball flew directly at the hole, landed, and stopped 3 feet away. Of course, my father’s friends were amazed… as was I! I then confidently strode to the green and made the putt for a birdie. They asked me how often I play and practice…to which I replied, I had never played golf on a course until
that last swing. I was vigorously encouraged to take up golf seriously and thus my “approach” was born. There was now an expectation in the mind of an 11 year old boy that this game is simple and birdies are easy to make. Therefore, I should birdie every hole. I then spent most of my young years playing golf from a place of ridiculous expectation. Much frustration and anger surrounded my golf as a youth – even on days I played well. Once I learned (at the age of 32) where this frustration had originated, I was able to understand it and choose to transform my approach. Playing my best golf after age 32 has been the reward. While the stories around our approaches will vary, the choice to create a new approach must come from the player. I encourage you to look back into your development as a golfer for a significant event or situation that may have had a strong affect on your approach. This is the first step in creating the new approach to your golf game. Imagine what your golf game could become should you choose to transform the fire and frustration into focus and enjoyment. SATT
Glen T. Griffith is the Director of Instruction & Coaching at Tucson Golf Schools. Following Head Golf Professional positions in Arizona and California, Glen created Tucson Golf Schools in 2004 with the approach of simple, self coaching for clients of all ability levels. He was named SCSWSPGA Teacher of the Year in 2006 and has won SCSWSPGA Player of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Glen can be reached at 520.579.8548 or visit TucsonGolfSchools.org 12 SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE WWW.SATTMag.COM
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EXPANDED REVIEW
Three perspectives. One course.
OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL –
Omni Tucson Na-onal, Catalina No. 3
Classic Golf At it’s Best In The Sonoran Desert . . . from the pro
DANNY MEDINA, Head Golf Professional Omni Tucson Na4onal Resort & Spa Tucson Na4onal’s Catalina Golf Course has long served as the ambassador of golf in Southern Arizona. As the host to the legendary Tucson Open one of the oldest and most pres4gious stops of the PGA Tour - the Catalina Course has received more worldwide television coverage than any other course in Arizona. “When visi4ng golfers come to Tucson, we’re high on their list of golf priori4es. They all want to challenge Catalina’s famed 18th hole which, for years, stood among the top five most difficult finishing holes on the PGA Tour,” said Medina. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Omni Tucson Na4onal Resort has been selected as one of Golf Digest’s 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.
Possibly among the most impressive aspects of Omni’s Catalina and Sonoran courses is their superb course condi4on. The fairways on both courses are lush, smooth and 4ghtly cut to virtually assure you of a good lie. The greens are manicured to perfec4on and roll at close to Tour speed. The Catalina is an 18-hole tree lined park style golf course that will provide you an enjoyable yet challenging experience. With most of the greens elevated, and with 8 lakes and 80 bunkers the
course serves up a challenging, yet enjoyable golfing experience.
Among Catalina‘s standouts is the par 3, 7th hole. Playing at 247 yards, the tee shot is not only demanding, but once you’re on the green is where the work begins. The green has serious undula4on and with a green depth of 39 yards, there is no guaranteed two pu5.
The most heralded hole on the front nine is the par 4, 9th hole, playing at 436 yards. With water right about 225 yards out and a tough, well bunkered, elevated green to receive your approach shot, this final hole on the front nine can prove a tes4ng nail-biter.
OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL CATALINA COURSE 2727 W. Club Drive Tucson, AZ 85742 (520) 877-2315 www.tucsonna4onal.com
USGA Course Rating/Slope:
Blue: 75.4 / 136 White: 72.2 / 131 Red: 67.9 / 125 Gold: 66.3 / 120 Holes: 18 Par: 73 Yardage: Blue-7262; White- 6610; Red- 5717; Gold- 5414
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Holes 10 and 11 are two good par fives, and an opportunity to possibly pick up a stroke or two.
The par 3, 12th hole, playing 183 yards up hill is a true challenge in every respect. Not only is the hole well-elevated, but if your tee shot is anywhere above the pin, you’ll face a lightening-quick pu5 down to the hole.
A%er number 12, relax and enjoy the wellmanicured course and the marvelous weather, for a couple of holes down the line awaits what is arguably the best finishing hole in Southern Arizona.
The par-four, 18th hole, plays 443 yards between lakes le% and right to a well-bunkered elevated green. This hole has been characterized as one of the toughest finishing holes on the PGA TOUR. A well-placed tee shot will leave a long iron to a wellbunkered green. Sloping sharply from back to front, this green must be given your ul4mate respect. This is the hole where Arnold Palmer once made 12. There are no easy fours here.
As a second op4on, Omni Tucson Na4onal also offers the Sonoran Golf Course a beau4ful desert style, target-oriented course. Designed by touring professional, Tom Lehman, the Sonoran course opened in December 2005. It has really been a great addi4on to the golf experience, giving the golfer the opportunity to enjoy two completely different styles of golf. This places Omni Tucson Na4onal in a unique category of golf courses to play in Southwest. SATT
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READER REVIEW: By CHRIS VALDEZ, Southern Arizona Tee Times Reader; Tucson, AZ. Today we discovered the Omni Catalina golf course located in Northwest Tucson. This amazing golf course has five challenging par 5 holes, nine par fours, and four par threes and ponds full of ducks. This course will definitely challenge both your long and short game with its brilliant, fast up-hill greens and well kept fairways. The golf carts are silent and do not disturb other golfers.
The par five holes take some good driving and a healthy second shot.
Omni Tucson Na-onal, Catalina No. 18
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READER REVIEW: By KATHY WILSON Southern Arizona Tee Times Reader; Tucson, AZ. Playing the Catalina course at Omni Tucson Na4onal is such a treat in so very many ways. No ma5er your skill level, the course is a challenge and a real departure from most “desert” courses in Tucson. The course plays long with a variety of tee-boxes to accommodate all players. The grounds are excep4onally well-maintained and the greens and fairways are all in excellent condi4on. Karen Mar4n and I played on a sunny March day. We were met at the bag drop by three helpful and friendly a5endants. They directed us to the rare-in-Tucson covered parking garage conveniently located close to the bag drop area. We had plenty of 4me to take full advantage of the unlimited use of the driving range, pu6ng green and pitching/chipping area. Its really nice to have that included in your greens fees.
pin placements give the player the opportunity to sink that long, fist-pumping, jump-in-the-air pu5. The carts are not equipped with GPS, but we found the course to be so well marked both in the middle and sides of the fairways that we didn’t need to use our SkyCaddie. There are two restrooms on the course as well as the those in the clubhouse, and unlike many courses, it seems that you’re never too far from that kind of “relief”.
The beverage cart service came around every few holes. The cart a5endant was so friendly and the cart was well stocked with a good selec4on of soda, beer and snacks,
... unlimited use of the driving range, putting green and pitching/chipping area. Its really nice to have that included in your greens fees.
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Our helpful starter, Mark, gave us a great history of Tucson Na4onal. His favorite hole is #18, and he told us that it is the “toughest hole on PGA tour”. The original course was built in the ‘60s and has been updated and addi4onal holes added in recent years. The course layout has generous fairways. For those who are frustrated when their shots are a bit “off the mark” and are unplayable or lost in the desert, this course allows a lot of leeway when your ball is not quite straight down the center of the fairway. There are quite a few fairway bunkers on the course to keep you on your toes as well as lots and lots of water. The challenging greens are elevated with plenty of “beach” close to fringe. The greens are rela4vely flat, and fast, and the
My experience playing Omni Tucson Na4onal will last in my mind forever as a challenge that provided a great reward, for just making a par. The scenic view is accented by World-class golf and exceptional customer relations. Starting from the local golf professional Danny Medina, who was delighted to set us up with a tee time, to the attendants that gave us a ride to our car after the game. Even the concessions girl was cheerful and provided us ice for our drinks.
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as well as another rare find: wine coolers and mixed drinks.
A%er your round we suggest you plan for lunch or dinner on the pa4o overlooking the course. The view is incredible, the menu affordable and the service excep4onal.
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With a 25 handicap I have been a serious golf enthusiast for over two years. As a former professional boxer, I use golf to relax my senses and refine my character. My favorite hole was the 9th hole which hosted a bunker all around the green. I fortunately made it onto the green and was able to pick up a par. My golf partner ended up with a score of 10. Certainly a risk reward hole. I would definitely return to play this course in the future and would enjoy spending time at the luxurious resort. The par five holes take some good driving and a healthy second shot. If you have trouble driving, this course is not for you. Spend time on the driving range and prepare yourself for this course. The Catalina Course at Omni is certainly a challenging course, but will have you coming back if you are fortunate to make a few good shots. The beautiful scenery and professional courtesy will have you hooked. Come play this course during April and May and you won’t find better weather, or friendlier people. SATT
Omni Tucson Na-onal, Catalina No. 9
Before you leave you owe it to yourself to take 4me for some serious retail therapy. The pro shop is one of the best we’ve been to, anywhere. The selec4on is huge, with clothing lines for both men and women rarely found in Tucson. There were quite a few sale items with lots of sizes available.
I don’t consider myself as a a golfer with a high handicap. I tell everyone that I score “well above average”. Works for me. So does the Catalina course at Tucson Na4onal. SATT Watch out. We’ll be back!! WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BY JACK TALMAGE
With so many golf courses to choose from in Southern Arizona, it is often difficult to find one that will make everybody in the foursome happy. Too long, too short, too crowded, too hard or too easy, desert or traditional. The list of factors weighing in on the decision goes on and on. It is at that point that local golfers and winter visitors alike will make their way to nearby El Conquistador. With 45 holes, El Conquistador is Southern Arizona's largest golf facility and therefore offers the most variety. Two of the Hilton Resort courses, the 18 hole Conquistador and Canada Courses, are located a few minutes from the resort itself at the El Conquistador Country Club. The nine-hole Pusch Ridge Course can be played by rolling out of bed in your comfortable room at the resort and walking to the first tee. All three courses offer something unique in style and design. The Conquistador Course plays to a par 71 and is typified by elevated tee boxes and greens, no bump and run here. Many of the holes dog leg (usually right, much to my dismay) and beg you to try and carry the corner or leave your ball in an adjacent
arroyo. The #12 par four is perhaps one of the hardest driving holes on the course; lose it right and you are either in a wash or blocked by a stand of mesquite trees, pull it left and into the desert you go searching for your errant drive. The Canada Course (not the country...it's Spanish for Canyon), true to its name, offers some tight landings on fairways that are walled by cactus covered hillsides. The approach shot on the downhill par four #7 is framed by those canyon walls and a romantic view of the Catalina Mountains, making it all
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that more difficult to focus on stopping your ball on a severely sloped green guarded by two huge bunkers. Follow that with the nerveracking par three #8 hole that sits on a windy knob of land that falls off steeply on either side of the green, and you will be happy to see the beverage cart sooner than later.
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The Pusch Ridge Course at the Hilton Resort is perfect for local players or resort guests just wanting a quick, yet challenging nine holes. The course is laid on the slopes under the overhanging cliffs of Pusch Ridge and everything (and I mean everything) breaks from there. It is a wonderful venue for small social or corporate golf outings; not intimidating to the novice, yet challenging enough for serious players. With the resorts many fine food and beverage outlets nearby, there is always a place to celebrate with your foursome or team-mates after golf. El Conquistador also serves as the venue for many of the larger tournaments and charitable events hosted annually in Tucson. The knowledgeable pro-shop and sales staff at the resort can assist any tournament planner in putting together a successful event, and at a price that helps to support the cause. If you cannot figure out where to go to play, stay, and make everybody happy, I recommend the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort‌It has something for everyone and lots of great golf. SATT Jack Talmage is the General Manager and Director of Golf at Rio Rico Country Club. He comes to the golf business from an extensive career in golf resort marketing and sales. His passion is sharing the enjoyment of Southern Arizona Golf and he can be reached at (520)281-8567.
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The Boulders Golf Resort H P L A Y A W AY H
One Of The World’s Most Celebrated Golf Resorts – A Great Discovery, Right Here At Home
BY TOM DRAPER, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
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he Boulders has long been noted one of the finest golf resorts worldwide. With two 18-hole, par 72, championship golf courses ranked among the most demanding in the Southwest is also widely known for their rugged beauty and breathtaking desert panoramas. Designed by Jay Morrish, both courses have won some of the industry’s highest accolades. They are magnificent layouts and a true joy to play, and you certainly owe it to yourself to play both courses.
from the desert, this hole is characterized by a dramatic rock outcropping that shelters the green. It also offers unmatched vistas of the resort and the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The par-five becomes more challenging as the fairway narrows towards the green. There is no margin for error as any slice, hook or overshot will land in the desert rough.
The resort’s signature hole is the #5 hole on the South Course. Carved
The North Course measures 6,959 from the black tees; 6,811 from the
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blue tees; 6,293 from the white tees; 5,440 from the gold tees and 4,900 from the red tees - ample yardage options for players of all skill levels. The South Course measures 6,888 from the black tees; 6,726 from the blue tees; 6,246 from the white tees; 5,119 from the gold tees and 4,684 from the red tees. Named for the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape, The Boulders is situated on 1,300 acres in the
glazed tile, Indian artifacts and regional art complete the effect. Resort guests can also choose from 60 one-, twoand three-bedroom patio homes and a new 5,000 sq. foot Villa Retreat. Surely one of the most alluring attractions at The Boulders is The Golden Door Spa where guests find restoration, pampering and renewed energy. The facility incorporates the elements of feng shui and the Zenlike ambiance of the original Golden Door while staying true to the natural environs and Native American influences of The Boulders. A key to The Boulders awards of excellence must be attributed, at least in part, to the outstanding offerings of their six restaurants.
Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree, Ariz. A nature-lover’s paradise, the terrain and plant life have been left virtually untouched to allow indigenous plant and wildlife such as saguaros, mesquite, palo verde trees, coyotes, and deer to prosper. The Southwestern motif is carried through in the resort’s 160 guest casitas as well. These spacious units feature hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, wood-burning fireplaces, wet bars, large dressing and bathroom areas, and private patios or decks overlooking the sunstreaked desert or lush-green golf course. Earth-tone furnishings,
Litilla – the resort’s signature dining room Top to bottom: Couples Massage. Hole 5 -South and the features organic, regional Latilla Dining Room at Boulders Golf Resort and Golden Door Spa in Phoenix, AZ. cuisine. Decorated in rich, vibrant colors, and featuring regional artwork In addition, there’s Bakery Café, the setting is warm and inviting. casual dining for breakfast and lunch and also The Discovery Boulder’s Palo Verde features Lounge where soft jazz plays in a breakfast and lunch service daily softly lit atmosphere. serving up Southwestern cuisine and superb panoramic views of the All in all, The Boulders will answer golf course from the terrace. your most sensitive cravings in every area of your golf vacation. In Rusty’s, an open kitchen serves daily lunches and dinners of grilled The Boulders Resort & Golden steak, chops and seafood in a casual Door Spa is located 33 miles from ambiance. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For more information or Three steps down from Rusty’s is reservations, contact The Boulders Bogey’s, a cozy sports club setting at (866) 397-6520 or (480) 488with TV’s broadcasting sports event. Salads and sandwiches is the 9009 or visit their website at www.TheBoulders.com. SATT dining fare for lunch or dinner. WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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Day On The Range At Tucson National A Big Hit For Lady Golfers! Justin Bubser, PGA, explains the fundamentals of putting
BY MARY ANN SOUTER The Arizona Women’s Golf Association has several programs run by incredibly talented people in the Tucson area. Among them are the Ambassador Program, a 6-week session of group lessons for women, and the “Day on the Range,” a practice session for women in an encouraging, friendly environment.
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Ambassador Program in 2007 and was inspired by what I learned in such a short time. When Kelly asked if I could lead the program, I was happy to volunteer to offer others the same experience I had,” JoAnne said. “We currently meet Sunday afternoons at 3:00 on the driving range. Ladies practice, with guidance and positive reinforcement, to improve their skills,” she
I was a student in the Ambassador Program in 2007 and was inspired by what I learned in such a short time.
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Kelly Loeb, an avid golfer and member of Tucson National WGA, has been instrumental in growing the Ambassador Program in the Tucson area and initiated the now successful Day on the Range. “I started a Sunday morning practice session and a 9-hole league for past Ambassador Program students to keep new golfers in the game,” she said. “I enjoy working with beginners and seeing them progress and get excited about playing golf.”
continued. “The Wednesday 9- hole league is also going strong. At the request of our ladies, that league offers the opportunity to play 9 or 18 holes. Ladies who take the beginner lessons can continue. The Level II class at Tucson National offers instruction on course management and specialty shots helping the women feel more confident on the course.” JoAnne continued, “I am just happy to be a part of it all!”
Kelly’s commitment to inspire new golfers has paid off. Three years later, Kelly has passed the baton to JoAnne Buck, who has eagerly taken on the leadership at Tucson National. “I was a student in the
It is apparent that JoAnne’s enthusiasm is continuing to draw women to the game. Since the program's inception at Tucson National, more than 60 ladies have participated. Ambassador Programs are also
Ambassador JoAnne Buck, golfer Pat Walsh and Ambassador Kelly Loeb
offered at The Haven at Green Valley and Ventana Canyon Resort and are held in the spring and fall. Thanks to Kelly and JoAnne and their passion for golf, women can learn and improve their skills under the leadership of great mentors. With the liveliness of the energizer bunny and the animated spirit that makes activities on the golf course fun, these ladies have made a significant contribution to the women’s golf community in the Tucson area. In JoAnne Buck’s words, “Women helping women learn to golf is a beautiful thing!!” SATT Mary Ann Souter is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in a variety of golf publications. She is co-author of Synergistic Golf-One Day at a Time. Contact info: (480) 332-6335 or maryann@synergisticgolf.com.
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TOP 3 PAR 3
Winners
The results are in, and here’s what our readers had to say about their top three par 3’s in Southern Arizona.
In the last issue of Southern Arizona Tee Times we challenged our readers to tell us what it takes to be the best Par 3 in Southern Arizona. Through our online polling system, we offered four multiple choice selections including length, number of bunkers guarding the approach, options to play the hole and the imagination / creativity required. With the votes now tabulated, we are thrilled to announce this year’s ‘Top 3 Par 3’ winners, plus include some of the additional comments offered by our readers. 22 SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE WWW.SATTMag.COM
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Surprisingly, despite 44% of all respondents stating that the 2nd most important aspect of a successful par 3 is the length of the hole, Stone Canyon still secured second place with a short par 3 that was bolstered by additional votes for the creativity necessary to make the shot.
The Winners Are . . . 1st Place - Ventana Canyon Golf Club, Mountain #3. Our readers said that for such a short hole it is beautiful and quite difficult. It requires imagination and creativity just to make par. The slightly elevated tee and the length of the hole makes judging the distance a little problematic, yet gives one a great view from the tee box where you can see boulders framing the green. It’s like playing from the top of one mountain peak to another. What a hole!
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In the first annual Top 3 Par 3 Survey, 34.6% of all respondents felt that a winning Par 3 is one that requires imagination and creativity to make the shot, which most assuredly helped Ventana Canyon capture 1st place.
The ‘Quadruple threat’ Of the four multiple choice options available in our survey, only four holes were recognized more than once as a Quadruple Threat. This means that the following four courses were recognized by readers for hole length, bunkers, options to play plus imagination / creativity to make the par! The Golf Club @ Vistoso, Hole # 17 The Stone Canyon Club, Hole # 9 Turquoise Valley GC, Naco. Hole #11 Skyline Country Club, Hole #9
2nd Place - Stone Canyon #6 “Waterfall hole”. This is a beautiful short par 3. The layout and the views are amazing and the waterfall on a desert course is breathtaking. Your shot must be hit very precisely to be successful. Anything short will roll back into the hazard and anything long is pure trouble. The spectacular scenery makes this hole a special one.
3rd Place - Poston Butte Golf Club, #12 This is a great hole with moderate length that requires a precise shot because of the number of bunkers guarding the approach. If you hit it left your dead and the right is well bunkered. The length of the hole requires great shotmaking. Hitting over a large native area expanse against a beautiful back drop, this hole can easily distract a player from their tee shot.
READER FAVORITES & COMMENTS Del Urich # 17. This is an incredible short par 3 with water short and right (where most people miss) and bunker left. If you bail out left, the chip or bunker shot to a smallish green which slopes toward the water is no gimme. It requires a precise shot, both as it pertains to accuracy and distance control. La Paloma Country Club, Canyon # 8. At 200 + yards this hole is guarded by a massive bunker short of the green and OB right. A large stadium style embankment keeps shots from going too long, but makes it a difficult severe downhill pitch with the bunker looming in front. Lots of room to the right of the green makes for a easier uphill pitch. Don't be short, the bunker and waste area are no treat to an elevated green. Tubac Golf Resort # 9 Anza. This par 3 is Tubac's signature hole and should remind you of the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, minus the cows behind the green. Finding the island green is tough enough but with the spectators at Stables Restaurant heckling anyone whose shot finds a watery grave, it is even more difficult. WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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HONORABLE MENTIONS In every contest there must be a decisive first thru third place -- However, with a survey designed to be informative to our readers (and out-of-town visitors), we would simply be remise in not sharing the hole that readers placed in 4th position ... or a signature hole at Poston Butte that gained more individual comments than Poston Buttes’ own 3rd place winner!
Arizona National Golf Course #4. Readers love the way the green sits with its great view of Tucson in the distance. This hole has a great view and is both challenging fun to play. It requires precision and creativity to make a par. There is no room for error and when the wind is blowing it's a very difficult shot!
Tubac Golf Resort # 8 Otero. With two giant cottonwood trees guarding each side of the green the 180 yard shot over water as well will frighten even the bravest of golfers. Ritz-Carlton, Saguaro #3. Downhill, wind, water, sand, Uphill if your short. It favors a slice to give everyone a false sense of confidence. Always plays longer than you think. Turquoise Valley Golf Club, Naco, AZ, #8. It's JUST LONG and the green slopes from back to front at about a 35 degree angle. Turquoise Valley Golf Club, #11. Pin placement can stretch it to 210 yards, or shrink it to 178. The shot must carry a deep ravine. The view from the tee is a panorama showing most of the back nine and six miles of the valley coming down to Greenbush Draw. The Gallery, South Course #3. The third hole of The Gallery's South Course is always a difficult par. The hole plays around 200 yards for men. The left side of the green falls away toward a wash and the right has a bunker that catches many bailout shots. It is difficult but gives you an area short of the green to play smart or you can go at the flag and risk the big number.
Poston Butte Golf Club, #17. This island green presents quite a mental challenge. A true island green hole, with enough yardage from the back tee to make it real interesting. Although it is a rather large green, the fact that it is surrounded by water on all sides with no room for bail-out adds to the excitement. You must simply step up, trust yourself, and hit a good shot. 24 SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE WWW.SATTMag.COM
Tucson National Catalina #4. Hole number four on the Catalina Course has a water hazard guarding the left and front of the green. The hole gives you plenty of room to bail out to the right, but then you face a chip or pitch toward the water. The Pines at Marana #11. Arizona's only Quarry golf course built to play hard and look spectacular! Starr Pass Golf Club, Coyote #7. The length of the hole, the number of bunkers guarding the approach. A great view of Tucson and the JW Marriott Resort. SATT
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During the 2006 PGA Championship that was hosted by Medinah Country Club outside Chicago I had the good fortune of playing a round of golf at the Skokie Country Club in Glencoe Illinois. On top of playing a great golf course I had the honor of playing with the retired former Club Professional Bill Erfurth. Standing on the 18th tee Bill called me over to tell me a story of the plaque that sits next to the tee box. On a rock next to the tee, the sign said….. “On July 15th 1922 Gene Sarazen made a birdie four on this hole to win the 1922 United States Open Golf Championship by one stroke over Bobby Jones”…. Bill then told me that in 1997 when the club was celebrating its centennial they had invited Gene to attend of which he accepted. Bill then told me that he and Gene were on a golf cart that followed six bagpipers that marched up the 18th hole an uphill par five. Surrounding the green were many of the members of Skokie Country Club smartly dressed in formal attire. As the cart followed the bagpipers next to the green, the members who wanted to re-create a fog bank that had rolled in on that June day in 1922 had rented fog machines that began to spew the fog. As the fog surrounded the green and the bagpipers stopped playing Bill told me he looked over to Gene and he had tears streaming down his face. The Squire died on May 13th 1999. SATT Dennis turned Pro in 1984, received his Class “A” membership in the PGA in 1987, and became a life member in 2007. He has worked at various clubs throughout the United States, was a player for Salpoint High School and the University of The University of Arizona Golf Team (1977-1979. Dennis is currently Vice President of Golf Operations at Tubac Golf Resort and Spa.
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JUNIOR GOLF BEGINS IN Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program
The Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women to further their knowledge of the game of golf. It is a great introduction to competitive golf as well as an opportunity for more experienced players to compete. All juniors will learn about respect, honesty, knowledge, character building, self discipline, sportsmanship, and many other attributes by participating. The program is sponsored and administrated by the Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA and is open to all boys and girls the ages of 6 -17 of all skill levels. As a member, you will be eligible to compete in all the tournament events. To join visit www.tucsonjuniorgolf.com and click on the “Become a Member” button in the member registration box under Junior Golf. For additional information, contact Rick Price at the Southern Chapter PGA (520) 290-1742 or email southernchapterpga@yahoo.com
Junior Golf Association of Arizona
What better way to spend time with your son or daughter than on a golf course. The Junior Golf Association of Arizona not only introduces beginners to the game, but also offers playing opportunities for junior golfers of all skill levels. The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of the youth of Arizona through the game of golf. The JGAA has a long tradition of shaping the lives of young people by providing affordable opportunities to learn the game of golf and to develop golf skills. In cooperation with the Arizona golf facilities, and the PGA/LPGA golf professionals, the JGAA organizes and provides a full range of golf activities for both junior golfers and parents/guardians of junior golfers. They are afforded the opportunity to participate in more than 50 organized events including the introductory Boys Golf Club and Linkster programs. Many of the JGAA members have received college scholarships, have played or are now playing on the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide tours and many of the mini tours around the world. An extraordinary number of JGAA alumni are now in the golf industry in one capacity or another. Whether conducting tournaments and major championships throughout Arizona or assisting golf courses in developing junior programs, the JGAA has programs to develop the next generation of golfers. From their first putt on ... let the Junior Golf Association of Arizona guide your child in the great game of golf. For more information, call the JGAA today at (602) 944-6168 or visit their web site at www.jgaa.org. 30 SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE WWW.SATTMag.COM
LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Tucson
A developmental junior program for girls ages 7-17 formed to create a network for girls to learn to play golf, build friendships and sample competition in a positive, supportive learning environment. The only national initiative of its kind just for girls, the program provides the opportunity to achieve success, progress in golf and establish a life-long interest in the game. The girls learn the basics of the game including putting, short game, full swing, rules and etiquette. Visit www.girlsgolfoftucson.org for complete details on this program.
The First Tee of Tucson
The First Tee of Tucson was established in 2006 through the efforts of the Tucson Conquistadores, a local civic group established in 1962. The Conquistadores partnered with the PGA TOUR and the City of Tucson to bring The First Tee program to the Trini-Alvarez El Rio Golf Course. The Conquistadores have raised over $22 million for youth athletic programs in Southern Arizona, primarily through hosting PGA TOUR golf events. The Tucson community boasts a long and successful history in junior golf. In fact, The Tucson Conquistadores was considered a pioneer in the development of junior golf when they partnered with the city of Tucson and volunteer golf professionals in the 1960s to provide youngsters free golf instruction and course privileges at municipal courses. Children from every corner of the community, especially disadvantaged children, can be recruited and their needs accommodated. The Tucson Conquistadores funds and operates the program. Conquistadores’ staff, including director of golf David Noble, is on site providing proven mentoring and life skills programs developed by The First Tee with the assistance of trained volunteer coaches and staff. “Our kids can’t wait to be here,” says Noble. “The core values of The First Tee program are not just being learned by these kids through the fun and challenges of game of golf, but they’re living these core values in their everyday worlds. I can see positive changes in each and every one of them,” added Noble. The home of The First Tee of Tucson is located at the city of Tucson’s Trini Alvarez-El Rio Golf Course, 1400 W. Speedway. For more information about the First Tee of Tucson, see page 32.
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Chantelle Dellerman Oro Valley Junior Golf
Ricki Rarick 6-9 year olds
Glen GriďŹƒth, PGA Teaching Ricki Rarick Juniors
Tess Terry, Junior Golfer with Ricki Rarick
Eric Strong Oro Valley Junior Golf
Ricki Rarick 13 year olds
If your child has expressed an interest in golf ... or if you’re just looking for a sport that will challenge your child teach life lessons and build integrity, there are numerous options starting soon in Southern Arizona. Golf can be an economical way to keep your kids active and give them an environment they can thrive in on their own. Most golf courses have summer junior clinics, golf camps or offer private lessons -- you can also contact any of the organizations shown here to learn about the various progams and clubs throughout Southern Arizona, and how you can get involved.
Oro Valley Junior Golf Program
For residents of Oro Valley, parents can consider the Oro Valley Junior Golf Program. The Oro Valley Junior Golf Program has introduced golf to over 2,000 juniors in the area. Last year, the season culminated with over 80 juniors, including 10 of the top 30 juniors in the state, competing in the in the 4th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship at the Oro Valley Country Club. Junior Golfers can enroll in the 15th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Camp held Monday, July 26th thru Thursday, July 29th, 2010. Held at various clubs in Oro Valley, to include the Oro Valley Country Club, The Hilton El Conquistador Country Club, Crooked Tree Golf Course, and The Golf Club at V'istoso. This event is sponsored by the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Substantial support is also provided by the Oro Valley Optimist Club. Local PGA Golf Professionals
donate their time to sustain the success of this program. The 5th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship will be held for the second year at the Oro Valley Country Club. The event is set for Sat/Sun August 7/8, 2010 and conducted by the Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association. The Oro Valley Optimist Club is the tournament sponsor. This state wide tournament is supported by the PGA, SAJGA, Ricki Rarick Junior Golf, and the Arizona Junior Golf Association. For more information about the Oro Valley Junior Golf Program, contact Mike Wilson, PGA, (520) 591-9640 or visit the Town of Oro Valley website: www.orovalleyaz.gov (Parks & Rec - Robert Carmona). For the 5th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship contact Mike Wilson, PGA, (520) 591-9640 or visit www. SAJGA.org. WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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BUILDING MEMORIES FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS
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After lunch ... we hung out at hole 2. We hung out [there] because all the good golfers were coming.
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BACKGROUND: Contribu4ng author and First Tee of Tucson Junior Golfer Gabriel Buckholz-Casao (Center of photo with glasses) joins other First Tee Members awai4ng autographs from 2009 Accenture Match Play winner, Geoff Ogilvy. FOREGROUND: Aus4n Shelton is interviewed by local media about his experience at Accenture Match Play last February.
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BY GABRIEL BUCKHOLZ-CASAO Today is 2-16-10, sounds normal doesn’t it? Well for The First Tee of Tucson it may be our favorite day of the year! On this day we went to the PGA TOUR event, the World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. We had a very exciting time! First, we all went to the El-Rio golf course at 7:30 (That’s where The First Tee of Tucson is). We just waited there until 8:00, when our bus rolled up. Then we hopped on and went to Dove Mountain. Next when we got there we went to the practice area and saw most of the golfers practicing. Then the Tucson Conquistadores had a surprise for us (the Tucson Conquistadores sponsor our First Tee program). So we sat down and all of a sudden Geoff Ogilvy comes (Geoff Ogilvy was the last year’s winner of the Accenture Match Play Championship)! He said hi to us gave all of us signatures and took pictures with us. It was a blast!
(L) Andrew Johnson - (R) Gabriel Buckholz-Casao
The kids of First Tee of Tucson enjoy Accenture Match Play
After he left we just sat down and got signatures every once in a while. But for 10, including me got to be interviewed. Most of the kids got to be interviewed by the Golf Channel or Tucson local 12 TV. I got to be interviewed by Damien Alameda the Sports director of KOLD News 13. It was very cool he asked me my name what school I go to etc. he also asked me what was the First Tee. I answered and that was pretty much it for interviewing. I asked Damien what time it will be for the broadcast, he said that the broadcast will be showing at the 10:00pm time. That was our morning. For lunch, El Charro catered for us. Delicious! After lunch which was about 12:30 we hung out at Hole 2. We hung out at the second hole because all of the good golfers were coming .First we saw Rory Sabbatini. Rory is a former U of A Wildcat golfer. After Vijay Singh came Stephen Ames next. After those guys it was about 2:00 so we split into 2 groups. Half went to the pro shop and to see more of the driving range the other group went to the bathroom and concession stand. I was in the group with the pro shop and the driving range, so we hung until 2:30 we came back and here I am typing away about my day!
Hayden Kelsey
To sum it all up it was an exciting adventure filled day. I was also selected this Saturday to go backstage and watch the media (TV crew) film and broadcast golfers. This is a very special occasion and only I and two other people were selected to do this, this is not open to the public because it is when the pros golf. SATT To become involved as a participant, a volunteer, or to donate to the The First Tee of Tucson at El Rio call (520) 628-1555 or www.thefirstteetucson.org
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2010 Accenture Match Play Champion Ian Poulter
BY WADE DUNAGAN The 2010 World Golf ChampionshipsAccenture Match Play Championship was filled with surprises. Question: “Or was it?” Let’s look at the numbers to find the answers. The field itself was a surprise, and for various reasons. Conspicuous by their absence were Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, two fan favorites and the #1 & #3 players in the world. The rest of the best were here, and it signified a changing of the guard, if you will. Based on the World Golf Rankings, 44 of the top 64 were international players, while only 20 represented the United States. In all, 19 countries were represented, matching the greatest number of countries represented (2005 & 2009). The country with the most players in the field was England with 9. The 2010 Accenture Match Play Championship also had the youngest field in the history of the event, with 13 first-time qualifiers and 23 players under the age of 30. Two of the youngest guns were Rory McIlroy and Ryo Ishikawa, at 20 and 18 years of age, respectively.
Match Play has been touted as a format where anything can happen. Players can play well and lose, while others may play poorly and win. Head to head competition can be lopsided or incredibly equal, depending on the day. As evidence, the greatest winning margin in the history of the event was Tiger Woods over Stephen Ames, 9&8. 2010 saw some incredible matches exemplified by the Camillo Villegas/Paul Casey match. Paul Casey won in 23 holes, in a match that saw incredible wind and rain, a suspension of play until the next day and some great golf. Upsets are part of the match play game. There were 12 upsets in the first round which may surprise some people, but typically there are between 11 and 13. In 1999, there were 18 upsets in the first round. The surprise came in the second round matches, again with 12 upsets; the most in tournament history. In spite of the upsets, our 2010 final four was outstanding, consisting of Ian Poulter, Paul Casey, Camillo Villegas and Sergio Garcia. When you add up their world rankings, the total is 51; the best ranking aggregate save for one year in the 11 year history of the event.
• Over 900 volunteers give their time, energy and experience to help us with the Accenture Match Play Championship, serving on committees from Transportation and Marshalls to Hospitality and Shuttles. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. • We have several entities who have stepped to the plate in a big way to support and deliver the tournament, including the Town of Marana, the Tucson Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and Lexus of Tucson. • Last, but most importantly, we appreciate the support of the Tucson & Marana communities, and golf fans all across Southern Arizona. We appreciate your enthusiasm surrounding this championship, and look forward to seeing you next year: February 21 – 27, 2011, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona. SATT Wade Dunagan is the Executive Director of the World Golf Championships Accenture World Golf Championship.
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H INSTRUCTION H
Tackle the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ to LOWER Your Scores
BY RYAN ECKROAT
No matter what type of business, a common strategy when looking to make immediate improvements in the operation is to look for ‘Low-Hanging Fruit.’ These are common mistakes or deficiencies that can be corrected quickly at little expense. You can apply this to your golf game where the most common ‘Fruit’ are putts inside of 9 feet. We’ve all heard that putting accounts for roughly 50% of the strokes we take in each round, and a majority of your first putts will be from within 9’ of the hole. If you’re averaging 36 putts or more per round, use the following practice drill to start picking that fruit: 1. Place 9 tees in the ground every 3’ in a circle around the hole as shown. 2. Starting at the 3’ distance, putt one ball from each of the 3’ tees, then 6’, then 9’.
Repeat so that you hit 18 total putts. 3. Count how many putts you missed. Now here’s where you can see the correlation to your own game. Add 18 to the number of putts you missed. So if you made 6 of the 18 putts, you would add 12 to 18 and have a score of 30. This represents the total number of putts you would take in a round starting within 9’ of the hole. Pretty good if you hit every green in regulation, but how often do you do that? Ball striking will vary from round to round, but putting efficiently inside 9’ is something that everyone can do. It’s not enough to just practice these putts, you need to put a little pressure on yourself to simulate that which you would feel while playing. Do this by starting at the 3’ tees and putt all three in the hole on the first try. If you miss one, start over. Then move to the 6’ tees and do the same. When you’ve made all three 6’ putts, go
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back to the 3’ putts and make all six in a row. If you miss one, start over at the 3’ tees. Do the same when moving to the 9’ tees with the goal being to make all 9 putts on the first try. Mix up the order of the putts to keep your focus sharp. Lastly, adapt this to your pre-round routine where after hitting a few long putts to gauge speed, you make 9 putts within 9 feet before you tee off. Notice, that I’ve not said anything about putting technique. The goal of every putt should be to get the ball in the hole. Keep this as your only thought, and that 6-footer on the last hole for your new career lowround will feel like a tap-in! SATT Ryan is the General Manager at Poston Butte Golf Club at Anthem Merrill Ranch in Florence, Arizona. As a PGA Member and 9-year veteran with Troon Golf, Ryan has managed multiple facilities in Arizona and Colorado. Ryan can be reached at 520.723.1880 or visit www.postonbutte.com.
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BY PAM DRAKE Golf is truly a game for people of all ages. However, we may all be participating for very different reasons. Some golfers thrive on the competitive aspect while others purely enjoy good companionship and being outdoors. For some it is a job and for others it helps them build relationships for their jobs. Let’s explore some of the opportunities available to women through golf. When women enter the game it is usually for social reasons, perhaps their friends or significant other plays and they are tired of being left at home. For most that is all the game will ever be – a social activity. Many get bitten by the golf bug and have a burning desire to improve. This can mean lowering their scores, hitting the ball further, or winning their flight in a local tournament. For those who enjoy friendly competition along with the social aspect, consider joining the ladies group at your local course. Additionally, leagues such as the Executive Women’s Golf Association can help you network with other ladies from the business community. Clients often feel more comfortable with a new vendor after having played golf with them. The way a person conducts themselves on the golf course tells a lot about how they might conduct themselves on the job. Golf provides a great way to build a rapport.
Ladies with lower handicaps also have many possibilities. Thanks to Title IX, universities and community colleges offer scholarships for women to play on the team. Sadly more than half of these go unused every year. Pima College, here in Tucson, offers 8 scholarships each year, so if you are looking to play and go to school this is a wonderful opportunity. Other players enjoy competing in events like the Tucson City Amateur, the State Stroke Play Championship, or even Senior State Stroke play events. All can be lots of fun. Lastly, some women, like myself, choose to make golf their career. My former roommate Annika Sorenstam, was lucky enough to play for a living but that is very rare. I chose to focus on the business side of the golf business, working my way up through the assistant ranks while attending PGA business schools with the goal of becoming a Head Golf Professional. Through the schools I learned all aspects of the golf business including merchandising, tournament operations, finance, teaching, buying, inventory control, club repair, and rules to name a few. Based on these classes I’ve had
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the ability to take my career in a number of directions. I certainly enjoy teaching others how to play and introducing new golfers to the game. Many women just feel more comfortable taking a lesson from a woman. Not that I teach men differently than women but I think women have a knack for being more patient and less judgmental which sets the student at ease. Other avenues I’ve been able to pursue are buying / merchandising as well as working as a rules official. There are many options available for women interested in golf. The fastest growing segment of new golfers is women however more women also quit the game every year. So find what you like most about the game and enjoy it to its fullest. SATT Pam Drake, Head Golf Professional at Randolph Golf Complex handles the buying activities of the four city golf shops and is the 2009 Southwest Section PGA Public Facility Merchandiser of the Year.
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Whether you are a golfer, an outdoor enthusiast or simply enjoy the great outdoors in Southern Arizona we all know that skin cancer is an epidemic. Sun safety and awareness is particularly important for young children. Childhood obesity and a lack of outdoor physical activity are also harmful to children’s health. Sunscreen, hats and sun awareness are all steps we can take to limit out personal sun exposure. Encouraging outdoors recreation and play can also help improve children’s health. One step to help prevent skin cancer and encourage outdoor play is to shade outdoor play structures. Shaded play equipment allows for the use of existing structures for longer periods of the day thereby increasing usage and maximizing the value of the structure. Protecting play equipment from UV rays and direct sun will also extend the life of play equipment. The Tucson Parks Foundation is a 501 C (3) non-profit that supplements and supports the City of Tucson’s park and recreation projects; particularly those that help at risk youth, seniors and the disabled. Over the past 20 years the Tucson Parks Foundation has raised over three million dollars for our community. The Tucson Parks Foundation has committed to a comprehensive program to retrofit existing playground equipment at our parks and recreation centers with shades structures, and recently celebrated the first completed structure at Archer Recreational Center. This year’s successful Million Dollar Hole-In One Contest helped the Tucson Parks Foundation towards it’s goal of installing sun shades at the over 75 public parks, including joint use facilities at public schools, that lack shade structures. The sponsors of the contest included Desert Diamond Casino, Golfnow.com, The Lodge on the Desert, Journal Broadcasting and Tucson Newspapers. If you would be interested in learning more about the Tucson Parks Foundation, call (520) 393-8420. Membership applications are available online at tucsonparksfoundation.org, or email tucsonparksfoundation@yahoo.com.
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H E N T E R TA I N M E N T H
For the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. For Tucson. For you.
It all fits. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s new hotel, appropriately called Casino Del Sol Hotel and Convention Center, is the area’s perfect fit for fun, frolic and fascination. Southern Arizona’s place to play just got even better with the start of construction of its 161,000-square-foot facility. “What this does is help the Pascua Yaqui Tribe help provide additional services to the community and the Tribal members,’’ said Wendell Long, Sol Casino’s CEO since March 2006. “We also recognize that Tucson and the community have been extremely good to us so we want to do everything we can to have Tucson involved.’’ Long means what he says, adding that one of the goals for the $80 million project is to hire 80 to 90 percent of all the subcontractors from the surrounding area to help build the high-profile project. “That’s a priority of ours with this,’’ said Long, who estimated more than 500 jobs will open to help build the facility. An additional 200 to 300 jobs will become open to run the hotel and casino.
The project brings a big smile to Jack Camper, president of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. “What this does is put people back to work and we’re very happy about that,’’ said Camper. “We know the construction industry has taken a hit in this economy. We think that is fabulous that the locals will be involved with the venue. It’s good news for Tucson that we’ve got something
question he gets is: “why don’t you have a hotel here?’’ Ask and you shall receive. Or as he likes to say, “It’s on its way!’’ Southern Arizona’s oasis in the desert will soon become the ideal spot to “play and stay’’ after a big night at a high-profile concert, a big night at the casino or a “staycation’’ at the resort. The hotel will feature: 215 rooms, including 10 suites and 15 junior suites; a convention area capable of holding up to 1,500 people; a fine-dining steakhouse; a buffet area built for a capacity of 250 people; a fully-equipped spa and exercise facility; and an arcade room.
going in our community. And, of course, we like to have places for our visitors have a nice place to visit and stay. And if they like to gamble that’s going to be a great place to do it. It’s going to be a great hotel and a good deal for Tucson.’’ Long said one of the most often-asked
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“It’s a venue that will provide plenty of entertainment throughout the year,’’ Long said. “We’re very proud of it. And we’re expecting those who come and see it to be a part of it will be excited to have it in Tucson and Southern Arizona.’’ The hotel is set to be completed in the fall of 2011, almost exactly 10 years after the completion of the Casino Del Sol, a premier spot for exciting entertainment and gaming action. SATT
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2ND ANNUAL ARIZONA HIGHWAYS TRAVEL SHOW
Arizonans hoping to stretch travel dollars this year by staying within state lines have the opportunity to book travel and explore all the ameni4es the state has to offer at the second annual Arizona Highways Travel Show, May 22 and 23. Last year more than 100 vendors came from all over the state to inform thousands of a5endees about great trips and a5rac4ons close to home. For exhibitors, it was a great opportunity to put their products and informa4on in front of consumers looking for great travel ideas and deals.
This year, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of booths and seminars on bird watching, photography, hiking, venomous creatures and much more. Over 50 exhibitors have already reserved booths and space is s4ll available for Arizona businesses and organiza4ons to take part. Booths range from $650 to $2,500 depending on the size and loca4on. They can be purchased online at www.arizonahighwaystravelshow.com. Vendors include Grand Canyon Railway, Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Pink Jeep Tours, Hot Air Expedi4ons and many others. Numerous experts on state parks, recrea4on and accommoda4ons will be available for ques4ons and can help consumers decide what trips best fit their budget. This one stop shop for many travelers across the state will be held at the Phoenix Conven4on Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, in downtown Phoenix. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and costs $5 per person. Children 10 and under are free with an adult. For more informa4on on the travel show visit www.arizonahighwaystravelshow.com or contact Rich Ripley at 480-838-9123 or Rich@azinco.com.
SPRING JAZZ & WINE CONCERT A STARR PASS
Award winning saxophonist Mindi Abair is known around the globe for catapul4ng her supercharged mix of pop, soul, jazz and seduc4ve vocals into the realm of the extraordinary. Celebrated for her feisty playing and ability to crank up the energy Abair’s live show on Saturday, April 17 – 7:30 p.m. at Tucson’s luxurious JW Marrio5 Starr Pass resort promises to deliver a blockbuster experience. Joining Abair is an already familiar and exci4ng force on the contemporary jazz scene, Brian Simpson, celebrated keyboardist and musical director for superstar ar4sts such as Dave Koz and Janet Jackson. “Simpson’s compelling acous4c piano melodies, bright jazz improvisa4ons and spirited funk grooves are intoxica4ng, says presenter Patricia Possert of AZ Entertainment and Events; Both Simpson and Abair perform to sold out audiences worldwide and concert a5endees can expect a unique blend of contemporary grooves with soul-jazz flavors. The evening will offer dancing, drink and dinner specials, along with an unbeatable $119 resort stay.” Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets $38; VIP Passes $75 and include reserved sea4ng, ar4st recep4on and photos. Resort and 4cket informa4on are available at www.azentertainmentandevents.com
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC & FINE WINES FROM ARIZONA
Enjoy a taste of Na4ve Tubac with the return of Live Musical Entertainment enjoyed on the Stables Bar Pa-o at Tubac Resort & Spa. Tubac offers beau4ful mountain views and an awardwinning wine list which now includes wines from two excep4onal wineries in Arizona! Bathed in western charm and hospitality, the spa and saloon is dedicated to upscale luxury in the fullest sense of the word. Those looking for a brief escape from the city can enjoy Stay & Play packages, tour nearby wineries, stroll through Tubac’s ar4st colony, a5end a culinary class or enjoy some of the best bird watching America has to offer. For more informa4on, or current packages www.tubacgolfresort.com or www.stablesranchgrille.com/
BENEFIT FOR THE TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Sunday April 11th is the Annual Picnic at Tres Alamos Ranch from 2-4:00 pm. If you have never been to Tres Alamos, it is a movie-perfect and gorgeous se6ng! A delicious BBQ Luncheon is being catered by Stables Ranch Grille. Entertainment will be provided by the renowned Cowboy Poet & Songwriter Eldon Housley. For reserva4ons please contact Susan Buchanan or Irene Deaton at 520.398.2020 or 520.398.2416.
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