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all around us. We all believe that we have hit the bottom and that we will continue this positive trend. Do not, however, expect to see any kind of quick increase in the price structures. We are still experiencing foreclosures and short sales that are affecting values at all price points and in all neighborhoods. Although we are seeing positive trends, the buyers in the market are still out for blood and are very nervous about over paying. The banks are being ultra-conservative with their funds and getting appraisals to come in at higher numbers is going to take some time.
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Southern Chapter PGA Recognizes Local Players It is hard to believe that the kids are out of school and junior golf is in full force. We encourage all parents to get your kids involved in golf, as soon as they show an interest. We offer tournament programs that start as young as five years old and golf clinics of all ages and abilities that are available around town. In the 1A-2A State High School Golf Championship at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen, Arizona, Ian Patterson of Immaculate Heart won the championship with consecutive 1-under 71 rounds for a 142 total. Patterson was a runner-up for two years in a row.
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Takaya Fuji of Tucson tied for second in the Arizona Stroke Play Championship at TPC Scottsdale-Champions course posting a fourday total 2-under 278.
72 hole event draws the best amateurs in town to try to claim title to this prestigious Championship. For incredible five consecutive wins the title goes once again David McDaniel, shooting rounds of 66-70-69-75 for a 4-under 280 total to hold off runner-up Ricky Lee at 285.
U OF A WILDCATS
Arizona Women’s Golf team captured the 2010 Pac 10 Championship and followed it up with the NCAA West Regional Championship. This is the fifth Regional title for the Wildcats and the first since 2001. They also picked up their third win of the season. In a sad note, the Arizona Wildcats women’s golf coach Shelly Haywood will not be returning for the next season. She was told her contract would not be renewed. Haywood named UofA head coach in July 2007 after three years as assistant coach. She has had a successful program and the team correctly ranked #7 in the latest NCGA coaches’ poll. It makes you question why, with such success.
The Tucson City Amateur Championship played over two weekends and four of the City’s golf courses. The
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It was a shock to hear that Ex-Wildcat Erica Blasberg was found dead in her Las Vegas-area home. The 25-year-old played at the U of A from 2002 to 2004, winning six titles and a 2time All American before leaving school early to turn professional. She has been playing on LPGA Tour with limited success but recently had a good finish at the Tres Marias Championship. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
GAME CHANGING EVENT
Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? It appears that three local professional golfers Brian Prouty, Matt Rosen, and Creighton Honeck were after playing in the Canadian Tour in Mazatlan Mexico. After the tournament, they were riding in a taxi when the taxi driver lost control of the vehicle and flipped and rolled seven times. The out come was devastating but fortunately, no one was killed. Although, Prouty broke his hand, Rosen broke his thumb and nose, and Honeck broke his leg. The US Open is the pinnacle of professional golf tournaments and the local qualifying was held at Tucson Country Club. The low six scores qualify and move on to the sectional qualifying. Last year you might recall a local Tucsonan by the
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name of Nathan Tyler chipped in on the last hole of the US Open just missing the cut. He is on his way to have another shot at the Open if he qualifies through the sectional. U of A stand out Rich Saferian (a) fired a 67 to take low medalist honors followed by a trio of 68’s Tommy Medina, Jake Rogers, and Nathan Tyler. The remaining two spots were decided by a playoff at 69 with Tyler Hall and Eric Johnson coming out on top. Local amateur Grant Cesarek is the first alternate.
Paul Nolen, Head Golf Professional at The Gallery Golf Club takes PGA Pro-Series Event #2
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The Southern Chapter PGA Pro Series event #1 at Silverbell golf course winner was Glen Griffith from Tucson Golf Schools firing a 4-under par 68. The Oro Valley CC was a Pro-am host along with presenting sponsor Sol Casinos. The winning team from Skyline CC shot 14-under par 130, head professional Chris Dompier with amateurs Don Brown, Brian Huffer and Don Arp. The individual low professional score was a three-way tie at 4-under par 68, Rich Elias, Glen Griffith and Chris Dompier. The amateur low gross was 1-over par 73 Justin Stacy and Rocky DiChristofano. Individual low net honors went to Merrill Niles shooting a gross 73 for 4-under par 68 net score. The Pro
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Scott Shapin fought hard in the Southern Chapter PGA Match Play (See page 8 for results)
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ne of the Southern Chapter PGA’s major professional tournaments is the Match Play Championship. The Stone Canyon Club was host of this year’s competition. The event consisted of a pre qualifying tournament to determine the top 16 seeds that would advance to the Championship, including last year’s Champion Glen Griffith. Glen Griffith
As match play usually produces a few surprises, the first round matches were no exception. The #1 seed and 2008 Match Play Champion Brandon Smith from Ventana Canyon lost to the 16th seed Scott Shapin from Tucson Country Club on the 19th hole. While the top player in the other bracket #2 seed Glen Griffith, the defending Champion, lost 3 & 2 to the 15th seed Josh Brown from La Paloma CC. Griffith commented after the round “There’s your new Match Play Champion, no one will beat him, he is just playing too well, and he makes no mistakes.” The longest match of the morning went to 23 holes with Assistant Professional from The Stone Canyon Club Brent Newcomb outlasting Derik Deminsky from Forty-Niners CC.
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MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP The afternoon quarter-final matches found Scott Shapin defeating Ryan Eckroat from Poston Butte Golf Club 5 & 3. Skyline Country Club Head Professional Chris Dompier out played Rich Elias from Green Valley’s Torres Blancas & Canoa Ranch Golf Club with a 4 & 3 victory. Josh Brown was too much for local Professional Brent Newcomb winning 5 & 4. Don Littrell Assistant Professional at Skyline CC played very well against veteran Bob Gaona to come away with a 6 & 5 win.
Scott Shapin had a peculiar finish. Dompier was 4-up with five holes to play and could not hold on to his lead, losing on the 18th hole to Shapin. Scott Shapin Dompier says, “I just cannot believe I let it get away.” Shapin said “I have been in this situation before and came back and won, you just never know in match play.” The match of Josh Brown and Don Littrell found Josh coming out on top with a comfortable 4 & 3 victory. The finals match in the afternoon had Josh Brown matching up against the hard fighting Scott Shapin, who was a bit of a surprise making it to the finals, defeating some difficult competitors along the way. Well, as Griffith predicted Josh Brown went on to a 4 & 2 victory over Shapin to be crowned the 2010 Southern Chapter PGA Match Play Champion. SATT
The following morning the semifinal match of Chris Dompier and Chris Dompier
Scott Shapin and Josh Brown
2010 Match Play Champion Josh Brown
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LEARN TO GOLF: Tucson City Golf Introduces New Instruction Programs BY RICK PRICE, PGA Dan Wickman of Signature Golf Instruction brings his PGA Programs like “Play Golf America” and “Get Golf Ready” to the Tucson area as the new instructor for all five City golf courses. The overall goal of Signature Golf Instruction is to build the Tucson City Golf programs into the starting point for golfers and people looking into playing golf in the greater Tucson area. Signature Golf will provide instruction in lessons, clinics, and golf schools, as well as club fitting, ball fitting and club repair services”. Tucson City Golf wants Tucson golfers to look at City Golf as the experts in helping them improve their game or to learn the game. “We are very excited to have Dan Wickman and Signature Golf Instruction on board. I always believed that Municipal Golf Courses are where people should learn how to play golf, and with Signature Golf Instruction here now, there will be lots of opportunities for that to happen.” Mike Hayes, Deputy Director of Tucson City Golf.
BACKGROUND
Dan Wickman has been working on his teaching skills since he became a PGA apprentice in 1987. By having had the good fortune of observing and working with some very talented PGA Golf Professionals, he believes that the game of golf is played by executing full-swing and short-game shots. A person’s score is based on executing these shots as they are confronted during a round of golf. Completing the round of golf in the fewest strokes as possible is the object of the game. He believes in understanding each short game shot and full swing. Balance is a key
to executing these shots; balance between the hands/arms and body motion. “When I am working with a student, I want to teach short-game, full-swing and how to play golf. I also believe in the ball flight principles. Most of my students want to know why the ball does not go where they want and how to change it”, Wickman says. One tip that Wickman believes that the key to improving ones golf game is “Fully commit to the shot, and then let your mind and body do it”.
LEARN FROM A PRO
The importance of someone to take a golf lesson from a professional is that the time between lessons is up to the person and how quickly they can master what they are working on, and then take the next step. Most golfers don’t really understand that there are people teaching golf who are not and have never been a golf professional. One of the short comings as golf professionals is making it known how much time and training a professional goes through to become PGA Golf Professionals. “When I owned my golf school in Scottsdale”, Wickman continues, “I would talk with prospective students about how to choose a golf school and instructor, and I always told them to ask about the teachers credentials”. This is my vocation in life, states Wickman, I take it very seriously and I work
at improving my teaching technique constantly. I would not go to a mechanic to get my teeth cleaned. Why would someone take lessons from a baseball coach or a biology teacher?” How do you know if someone is qualified to give a golf lesson? Ask for credentials. Are they certified to teach golf? From what organization, when, still a member? How long have they been an instructor? Just because someone is a good player does not mean they can teach.
INDIVIDUAL/GROUP LESSONS
More often than not, the first questions most people ask is, “Is it expensive to take a lesson?” Should I take a private lesson or a group lesson, and is there a cost difference? According to Wickman, Individual lessons are the most expensive because you are paying for individual attention. Group instruction is less expensive with the idea that the instructor will give each person something to work on, move on to the next student and then come back. “I have seen first-hand how much people can learn and progress in a golf school setting of 3 days. I have had students go from a 20 handicap down to a 10 or 12 as a result of what they learned and practiced in a golf school”, says Wickman. SATT
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MORE THAN JUST “TEEING IT UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS” BY RICK PRICE, PGA
Kris Tschetter and Cindy Rarick
When you are teeing off the first tee during your normal weekend round of golf with your friends, do you ever feel nervous or wonder if you are even going to get the ball in the air? What if you were playing in a Pro-Am with people watching, how do you think you would play? On April 25 at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa, some of our local amateurs, as well as myself, had an opportunity to play along with some legends of the game during The Legends Tour “Women’s Senior National Invitational,” the official senior tour for the LPGA.
ever meet, (next to my wife of course ... in both categories). We were paired with Rosie Jones and her playing partner Dr. Jane Duggan from Atlanta, Georgia, and we just had a great time. Congratulations to Nancy Scranton three time LPGA Tour winner, including one major championship, for her win. Nancy shot a 4 under par 69, in the one day 18 hole event, earning $15,000. Finishing in a four-way tie for second at one under par 72 were Patty Sheehan, Kris Tschetter, Rosie Jones, and Sherri Turner each collecting $5,500. In addition, Nancy won
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More than 500 people were watching, as we played with the best LPGA tour stars of all time.
More than 500 people were watching, as we played with the best LPGA tour stars of all time; Tournament ambassador and local favorite, Cindy Rarick; Hall of Famer Patty Sheehan; Hollis Stacy, Solheim Cup captain Rosie Jones, Jan Stevenson, Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, Christa Johnson, Nancy Scranton and Kris Tschetter just to name a few. Playing in a tournament can be quite a different feeling than just teeing it up with your friends. Teeing off in front of hundreds of people can be a little intimidating, especially when all you are trying to do is get the ball in the air and not embarrass yourself or your family! My experience playing in the Legends event really made me wonder how some of the amateur’s handle the pressure. I was honestly feeling a little apprehensive about my first swing. With not playing competitively the past few years (and obviously not practicing), I was questioning my own ability off the first tee causing me to lose my focus and subsequently missing the fairway left in the trees. After getting the first tee shot out of the way, I settled down and it was very enjoyable playing in front of a crowd of people again. My partner, Kris Tschetter, is not only one of the most beautiful lady professionals of all time on the LPGA Tour but the nicest person you will
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the team event with amateur partner John Benzing, a member at Tucson National.
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“Playing with Nancy was really fun”, shared John. “She immediately put us at ease with her relaxed and friendly manner ... even when it was apparent that she was in the hunt to win, her demeanor never changed. She took the time to sign autographs for everyone that asked, and was friendly to everyone. Best of all, she could really play. She shared some of her thinking with me as we went around the course, and that insight continues to help me with my approach to the game. I think that she is a real champion in many respects, and it was a pleasure to spend time with her.” “I also think that Nancy was as excited for me to win the Invitational Amateur Championship, and for me to make some birdies for our team, as it was for her to play well and win ... she could not have been more supportive or complimentary to me. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.” My hat goes off to Dave Garica Tournament Director, golf course superintendent Mike Petty and staff, and Pat Miller Director of Golf, for helping put on a Class event. Special thanks to the Omni Tucson National and general manager Danny Goldmann for getting behind this event and supporting women’s professional golf here in Tucson. SATT
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BY MARY ANN SOUTER The ladies from Dell Urich, Skyline and Dorado showed they are not only interested in their own game, although many of them are genuinely talented golfers, when they volunteered for the Junior Clinic on Saturday, April 24th, an event associated with the Women’s Senior National Invitational. Nine women supported the LPGA Pros who were coaching the children. Their boundless energy, knack for organizing and fun-loving qualities contributed to making the day a huge success for all 68 youth who participated! Led by Rose Nehring, Volunteer Coordinator of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf in Tucson, the event proceeded flawlessly throughout the day. “It gave the girls a positive experience about golf while learning from some of the best women golfers in the nation,” she said. Continuing about the ongoing efforts and effects of the program, she added, “Girls learn to golf in a supportive environment helping them develop a sense of self worth and confidence which affects so much of their lives.” It is clear that the LPGAUSGA Girls Golf program is influencing the lives of countless girls in southern Arizona. Each of the women who volunteered is a member of the Arizona Women’s Golf
Association and knows the value of guiding girls toward golf and the life lessons it teaches. Along with Rose Nehring, the team for the Junior Clinic included Sally Larson, Sandra Hoffman, Bonnie Schreck, Cherill Huson and Gin Mathis who all belong to the Catalina WGA at Dell Urich; Moreen Yunck, a member of the WGA at Skyline CC; Barbara Wardle from the Dorado LGA; and Joan Booth, a past member of Davis-Monthan AFB LGA.
Sally Larson with girls on course
One lady, particularly significant in the development of the girl’s golf program in Tucson, is Joan Booth. A retired member of the USAF, she began her involvement and support of girl’s golf over 20 years ago. “She’s the foundation of the program,” said Rose Nehring, “and she’s the one who motivated me to get involved. At 84 she’s still working with the girls and is an inspiration to all of us.” Joan continues to be an active mentor and regular volunteer for the local program. The volunteers are a phenomenal group of
TUCSON LADY GOLFERS SUPPORT SOUTHERN ARIZONA YOUTH THROUGH LPGA-USGA GIRLS GOLF! dedicated and caring women. But the program, which operates entirely on donations and fundraisers, could not be a success without the financial assistance from women’s golf groups in Southern Arizona and the Arizona Women’s Golf Association. As a charitable organization, the AWGA solicits donations which are then distributed to worthy causes around the state. The LPGA-USGA Girls Golf programs receive funds directly from the AWGA in support of the life-changing work they perform for Southern Arizona youth, and girls in other areas around the state. Because of the collective generosity of the state and local women’s golf associations, the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf programs continue to grow. This year the Tucson program established a scholarship as an outreach effort to include girls who may not otherwise be able to participate. Rose, Joan, Sally, Sandra, Bonnie, Cherill, Gin, Moreen, Barbara and many other women who volunteer with the LPGAUSGA Girls Golf program enthusiastically share their passion for golf while they mentor young girls. It’s their spirit of giving that is shaping Arizona’s next generation of golfers. Their gift to the southern Arizona golf community is much more valuable and far-reaching than we could ever imagine now! A heartfelt “Thank You” to our Southern Arizona lady golfers! 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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THE GOLF CLUB AT VISTOSO… PRISTINE DESERT GOLF HIGH ABOVE IT ALL. BY JACK TALMAGE
The relatively new concept in golf course design we know as desert or target golf is as unique to our part of the world as our saguaro cactus. Golfers from all over the country and world come here to experience what can only be found in the desert southwest. Here in Tucson is an excellent example of desert golf at its finest, The Golf Club at Vistoso. Nestled in-between the Santa Catalina and Tortolita Mountains in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson, Vistoso opened in 1995 after being crafted out of the high desert by architect Tom Weiskopf. Weiskopf had a lot of experience designing desert style courses in the Phoenix area and brought all his talents to the landscape provided him at Vistoso. What is already a beautiful piece of high desert is enhanced by the crisp cut edges where the golf course meets the desert and the abundance of wild flowers and cactus surrounding each hole. The golf course starts out with some relatively
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easy holes to get you warmed up for what is ahead. By the time you reach the long par four number 5 hole, appropriately named “Desert Island” for the small island of desert landscaping just left of the ideal landing spot, you have started to take on the teeth of the golf course. The number 8 green sits on a peninsula jutting out into the lake and requires a very accurate approach; anything long or left and your pulling a new ball out of the bag. The final hole on the front is named “Hidden Green” and for obvious reasons. A very precise drive is the only kind that will even provide a glimpse of the green. It is so tucked around the corner that the flagstick is extra tall just to see where to aim…back left pin placements are almost impossible to see from any point on the fairway. Lunch at the turn is easy to find, quick and delicious. There is a convenient walk up window for those just picking up a to go lunch, or a very comfortable and attractive patio for after golf refreshments and snacks. Check out the latilla ceiling and views on the patio, great setting even if you don’t play golf. Turning on to the back nine soon leads you to the long par four number 11. Even if you smash your best drive, a strategically placed giant saguaro (which is a good name for this hole as well…”Saguaro”) compounds the
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length by guarding a long approach to a huge green. Par is a great score here. The aptly named “Risky” number 14 is a hole of many choices. At only 323 yards from the men’s tees you can either attempt to drive the hole, or lay up half the distance leaving a short iron in, or depending on pin placement, hit a fairway wood out to the right side and take what you have left to the flag. The green is probably the largest on the course and offers some very tricky pin locations. The finishing holes are a one-two punch of alternating par 3’s and 5’s, giving everybody a chance to even the score. The Golf Club at Vistoso is arguably one of the finest desert designs in Southern Arizona. A true test of golf, in a magnificent setting, on a very well manicured layout. 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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EXPANDED REVIEW
Three perspectives. One course.
VENTANA CANYON –
Acclaimed Courses Alternate for Public Play . . . from the pro BRANDON SMITH, PGA Head Golf Professional
Established in 1984, Ventana Canyon offers 36 holes of world renowned golf designed by one of the preeminent contemporary designers, Tom Fazio. Both the Mountain and Canyon golf courses have received numerous state and na5onal accolades. Most recently among them are the AAA Four Diamond Award, #72 Best Golf Resort in America by Golf Digest, #38 (Mountain) and #85 (Canyon) Best Resort Courses by Golfweek, and the 2009 Silver Medal by Golf Magazine.
The Mountain and Canyon courses are not your typical desert target golf. While the fairways are lined with lush, na5ve Sonoran desert, there is more room off the tee than you ini5ally see. Each course offers five sets of tees so that there are op5ons for all playing abili5es. From the forward sets of tee there are virtually no forced carries for your drives, which has helped in ranking Ventana Canyon 18th among America’s Top 50 Courses For Women by Golf Digest. With generous amounts of rough to catch the occasional stray drive, golfers meet their greatest challenge approaching the greens. Precise iron play is a premium if you want to avoid the many deep, surrounding greenside bunkers. Typical of Fazio designs, large and undula5ng greens provide the final obstacle to ge7ng the ball in the hole. One thing I remind all players that tee it up is that the pu6s break away from the mountains and are faster towards the valley. The Mountain course, which climbs high up into the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, offers a great variety of holes. From start to finish, players will use every club in the bag in their a6empt to navigate the undula5ng terrain.
There are many individually memorable holes on the Mountain course. Standing above them all, both literally and figura5vely, is the par three 3rd. Recently named the SATT Reader’s Choice Top Par Three, this iconic hole wow’s everyone that steps on the tee. While its yardage on the scorecard may not in5midate you, just one look over the Hole in the Wall canyon to the ‘island’ green will certainly get your a6en5on. If your tee shot didn’t find the pu7ng surface, no need to fret, just turn around 180 degrees and enjoy the magnificent views across the Sonoran desert all the way into Mexico. Just when you thought you could relax for a hole, the par five fourth awaits. Take an opportunity to tee off from the black tees as this provides one of the more exci5ng tee shots in the Southwest. If you manage to find the fairway off the tee, you s5ll have to navigate the lake that runs down the right side of hole and guards the green. This is perhaps my favorite hole on either course at Ventana Canyon. True risk reward if you want to dare to a6empt it in two, yet s5ll a challenging three shot hole if you choose to play conserva5vely. Another hole that catches many players off guard is the par four 13th. At only 281 yards, a par seems a likely score. However, a three-5ered green and a cavernous greenside bunker make any miscue in the approach a difficult up and down. Longer hi6ers have an opportunity to drive the green and make eagle, but I’ve witnessed just as many bogeys or worse when this strategy is employed.
A strong set of finishing hole culminates with the par five 18th. Golfers get one more chance to take in the desert vistas from the elevated tee, some 60 feet above the fairway. Three strong shots and you have an opportunity for birdie, but watch out for the enormous greenside bunker as it can just as easily put a sour end to the round.
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Canyon Course
THE LODGE AT VENTANA CANYON
6200 North Clubhouse Lane Tucson, Arizona 85750 Toll Free: (800) 828-5701 Local: (520) 577-1400 www.thelodgeatventanacanyon.com The Canyon golf course presents an equally exci5ng and challenging experience with as much beauty and scenery to rival the Mountain course. The front nine winds down through Esperrero Canyon, while the back has one of the most no5ceable landmarks, Whaleback Rock. Of all of the nines at Ventana Canyon, the back nine of the Canyon course is my favorite. With two drivable par fours, great views across Tucson from the par three 13th tee, and the ul5mate risk reward closing hole, the back nine has incredible variety and always the poten5al for low scores. At just over 500 yards, the par five 18th hole will make you ask yourself “do I go for it?” Execute the shot and you have a chance a eagle, fail and your ball is likely to find a watery res5ng place.
Many facili5es can tout a great design and challenging layout, but course condi5ons are the one thing that golfers may remember the most. Ventana Canyon is commi6ed to providing excellent playing condi5ons that live up to the quality of the design while s5ll protec5ng the natural landscape. As a member of the Audubon Coopera5ve Sanctuary Program for golf courses, Ventana Canyon is dedicated to the conserva5on and preserva5on of our natural desert habitat. During the summers of 2007 and 2008 the greens on both courses were resurfaced with Miniverde Bermuda in order to provide quality pu7ng surfaces year round.
Whether you play the Mountain or Canyon courses, you are sure to enjoy a great day of golf. Since our members share in every experience that you encounter, our goal is to treat each guest like a member for a day. SATT
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Voted consistently one of the “Top Friendliest Courses for Women”, the Mountain course at Ventana Canyon is where you and your best friends need to play!
When I was fortunate enough to be asked to play and review the golf course at Ventana Canyon my first thought was “I love to play private golf courses!” A&er contac5ng head professional Brandon Smith, I was informed that Ventana is a “semi-private” course that’s open not only to hotel guests but to the public as well. By having two championship courses, Mountain and Canyon, they alternate a dedicated course everyday to the public, so if you play back to back days you’re be able to test your skills on both layouts.
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The first 5me you play at Ventana be sure to allow extra 5me to check in. The public and hotel guests check in at the Loews Resort by the tennis courts, behind the Flying V. Think of the Beatles’ song, “The Long and Winding Road” as the course is spread out and the prac5ce range is a scenic trek from the hotel check-in area. The first tee for the mountain course is located at the Lodge at Ventana where Club Members and guests staying at the Lodge at Ventana check in for golf. There are three sets of Ladies tees ranging from
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is a detailed course map on the cart as well as pin placement for the day. There are two wonderful pro-shops with a nice selec5on of current and unique merchandise. Be sure to check out the Ventana crystal ball markers.
Ventana has recently added John Basden to the long list of extremely talented and well-known instructors. Many also know Susie Meyers and Brandon Smith. If you take a lesson you can stay at the prac5ce facility a&erwards and con5nue prac5cing what you’ve learned.
Mountain Course
Our challenge today was going to be the Mountain Course, a Tom Fazio design built in 1984 with newly renovated pu7ng surfaces. I could not blame the greens for my bad pu6s today! When looking at the score card you’ll no5ce the course plays less than 6,900 yards from the black tees. Do not be fooled by the yardage! The Mountain Course will test your ability to hit the long ball on many occasions like the 7th hole, a 454yard par 4 and the 11th, a 445yard par 4. An even be6er test is the 230 yard par 3 6th hole! By playing the gold tees at just under 6400 yards you’ll be set for a fair and challenging round of golf.
5733 yards for the silver tees, 5335 yards for the turquoise tees, and 4695 yards for the copper tees. There are no desert carries and con5nuous fairways from the copper tee box. Not having to hit over the desert right on to the fairway is a real treat in Tucson!
The course is so beau5ful and the layout is unbelievable. Every single aspect of the course is in impeccable shape. The tee boxes are large and level. You all know about Hole#3; SATT readers voted it one of the best Par 3’s in Tucson. Take 5me to check out the view from the top tee box. Its an engineering marvel. Bring your camera and take pictures of your group from the spectacular views.
The cart a6endants are so friendly and helpful, and will guide you to where you need to go. The course is huge and spread out. Pay a6en5on to the cart path markers to guide you to your tee box and the next hole. The beverage cart service is frequent and extremely well stocked with large selec5on of so& drinks, teas, beer and liquors of choice. To die-for homemade cookies are available, take our word for it, and do not pass these up. The prac5ce facility has a wonderful grille and is located at the “turn” for both courses.
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Marshals come by frequently and are diligent about keeping the pace of play “on 5me” to minimize any delays. We never had to wait to take a single shot. Such a treat! The tee 5mes are at least 10 minutes apart.
Upon arriving at Ventana Canyon, it’s clearly apparent that your golf experience is going to be a memorable one. Nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains and surrounded by lush desert landscaping, you’ll have to remind yourself that you’re here to play golf, not go on a nature hike. The resort se7ng of the clubhouse provides a very invi5ng and relaxing atmosphere and sets the mood for an enjoyable day on the links.
Silly things, but a few "extras" we no5ced. The scorecard is of wonderful stock, and very easy to write on. The pencils are sharp with so& lead and an eraser. There
We never had to wait to take a single shot. Such a treat! The tee times are at least 10 minutes apart.
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The driving range has well-marked yardages and generous targets. The chipping area has a variety of approaches to prac5ce on, and there are two huge pu7ng areas, and I mean huge. Nice to not find that three or four other players are pu7ng towards the same hole that you're aiming at. Be sure to add Ventana Canyon to your “Bucket List” of courses to play. It will be one of your favorites. It sure is at the very top of my list! Hope to see you there! SATT
The Mountain course does not wait long before it delivers excitement. The second hole plays straight up the base of the Catalina Mountains and sets the stage for one of the highlights of the day, the famous par 3 third hole. Legend has it that it’s the most photographed hole west of the Mississippi and when you stand on the tee box you be6er have a camera ready. Playing only 107 yards and slightly downhill on paper, it is very invi5ng. Set in the rugged rocks of the Catalina Mountains with panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert stretching out to Mexico and a canyon of cac5 to carry the hole, proves that great things come in small packages! To maximize the drama5c effect, play the black tees on both the 3rd and 4th hole. The black tee box on the 4th hole sits between two rock outcroppings and sets up an elevated tee shot over the street and across a small stretch of desert. It’s a par 5, so swing for the fences. Definitely one of my favorite tee shots on the course. Once you come off the rush of playing the 3rd and 4th hole you’ll se6le back down and enjoy the me5culously maintained desert se7ng that is Ventana Canyon. With summer rates and memberships available I can’t wait to experience it all again! SATT WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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BANDON DUNES
Visit Oregon To Tee It Up In Scotland
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WOOD SABOLD
From strictly a purest standpoint, Bandon Dunes is the most exciting golf I’ve ever played. There’s nothing like it on the West Coast. It’s miles apart from the big flashy golf resorts with their glitz and glamour. Bandon is everything “golf” from the minute you arrive. Its caddies decked out in their black all weather attire ready to march you into a memorable experience. It’s a classic bar that bears a thousand enchanting golf tales. It’s very comfy accommodations and a fine restaurant. It’s a practice facility where you can warm up every new shot you can dream up. It is golf at its very best in a setting that will harvest a million memories. By TOM DRAPER, Associate Publisher
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hen resort owner Mike Keiser decided to build his first links-style golf course on the rugged Oregon coast north of Bandon in 1999, he wanted a touch of Scotland. He hired a Scottish architect and David McLay Kidd did the rest. He made the dream reality, creating the 18-hole
Bandon Dunes course on what he described as “the finest linksland I have seen outside the British Isles.” It’s a true links course, with wide, generous fairways to account for the often strong coastal breezes, and huge greens. The fairways and greens are hard, a characteristic of Scottish links courses. The style rewards golfers who have the ability to hit shots that zoom low above the ground and run along the fairways.
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Each of the 18 holes is unique, and most are memorable. Depending on the strength of the wind and which way it is blowing (generally from the north in the summer and south in the winter), each of the holes can be relatively easy or extremely challenging. If the wind and dunes, beach grass and gorse that catch errant shots aren’t enough, Kidd also designed the course with 74 bunkers — a variety of fairway and greenside sand traps including several pot
bunkers reminiscent of Scotland. Today at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, you'll find four distinctly different courses built on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes perched 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes feature a dozen holes that run along the bluff overlooking 23 miles of sweeping, undisturbed shoreline. Bandon Trails begins on a massive dune, works its way through open meadows and upland forest, and then finishes in the dunes. Old Macdonald (scheduled to open in June 2010) moves through dune to ocean revealing breathtaking views throughout. The layout is a tribute to Charles Blair Macdonald (1856-1939), the father of American golf course architecture and founder of the U.S. Golf Association. Designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, Old Macdonald features the classic principles and strategies that Macdonald incorporated into his own courses, chiefly National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York.
OLD MACDONALD Scheduled to open in June
The courses here weren't built as much as discovered. Among the coastal forest, dunes and gorse, lie golf holes that yield fresh rewards each time they're played. Designed by Tom Doak, Pacific Dunes opened in 2001. It is remarkably different in character and shot making requirements than the other courses. Pacific Dunes doesn't feel like it was built as much as it was discovered. Rippling fairways remain just as they were found and natural bunkers line the landscape as they have for centuries. The course emerges from shore pines to spectacular 60-foot sand dunes. When the wind blows, precise approach shots are a necessity. Pacific Dunes is short enough to give you hope, but rugged enough to test every facet of your game. When Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw began working in the sand to uncover the third course, they faced the challenge of following Bandon and Pacific Dunes. Opened in 2005, Bandon Trails begins atop a massive sand dune, quickly opens into a sprawling meadow, works higher into the coastal forest, and finally returns to finish in the dunes. The course is enjoyable to walk and is a constant reminder of how the game was originally created among inland rolling dunes with dramatic ocean vistas.
BANDON TRAILS
Located on the property are full service restaurants, lounges, golf shops, hot tub, sauna, exercise room and locker rooms. A 32-acre practice center allows you to hone every shot required at Bandon Dunes and features a one-acre practice putting green and bunker practice area. Bandon Dunes is 5 minutes from the seaside town of Bandon, just off Highway 101, and just 25 minutes from the Southwest Regional Airport in North Bend, served daily by flights from Portland and San Francisco. SATT
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Still Playing Strong Local Legend Dr. Ed
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hen you think of one of the most successful amateur golfers in the state of Arizona the first person that should come to mind is Dr. Ed Updegraff. The list of national and local tournaments that he has won is quite impressive. The majority of young talented amateurs like Dr. Ed usually will become professionals and chase a lucrative career. Dr. Ed chose in favor of maintaining his amateur status. Even though his game was good enough to play professionally, he did not turn professional for many reasons. He was in the process of finishing school when World War II came along, interrupting his career. To this day, Dr. Ed is grateful for what he learned during his tour of duty. His choice of having a family life was the main factor along with his overall love for his practice and profession as a Urologist.
presence alone creates its own level of discussion among our members. It is not unusual to see a new member or even an experienced one walk up to Dr. Ed periodically and either introduce themselves or sit down just to chat about the game. To have that type of presence and respect from those around you is truly rare.”
shot a 74 at Tucson National’s ‘Sonoran Course.’ One of my all time favorite comments about Dr. Ed’s game is when he was asked “have you ever shot your age before?” and his response was, “only on a bad day.” He says he warms up for about 15 minutes before he goes to play, and does not hit many practice balls anymore. He considers himself a ‘popcorn hitter’ meaning he does not hit it very long off the tee, but makes up for it on his accurate iron and wood play, as well as being a reasonably good putter.
Ricki Rarick with Dr. Ed Updegraff. in 1962 Dr. Ed finished in a group tied for seventh as an amateur. His total was 268 at El Rio 63-68-69-68, the lowest recorded by an amateur in the history of the Tucson Open.
In 1952, Dr. Ed became a member of Tucson Country Club. He is still a member today, playing about 150 rounds a year. The Head Golf Professional at Tucson Country Club, Michael Haywood, says “It has been most fortunate to have Dr. Updegraff as a member for over 50 years. The respect, credibility, and insight he brings to the Club lends tremendous value to the overall experience of each member. His
Photo by Jack Sheaffer
It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to know Dr. Ed for over 30 years now, and he is as sharp and witty now at 88 years old as he was when we first met. The most amazing thing to me, beside his illustrious career as an amateur, is the fact of how much he still plays and how well he plays. He currently holds a handicap of 9.2 and most recently
With as many accomplishments as Dr. Ed has, I had to ask what he felt was his greatest achievement in golf? His response somewhat surprised me when he replied it was when he played for the Walker Cup Team, and capped it off by becoming the Captain of the 1975 Walker Cup team that included players like Curtis Strange, Jerry Pate, Craig Stadler, Lanny Wadkins and Jay Haas.
This goes to show why the Arizona Golf Association established an award called the Dr. Ed Updegraff Award for the highest honor given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf. This award emulates Dr. Ed’s spirit of the game, his personal qualities, and his attitude toward the game and its players. >
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DR. ED (Cont. from page 25)
“The most amazing thing to me, beside his illustrious career as an amateur, is the fact of how much he still plays and how well he plays.”
In 1999 the United States Golf Association honored Dr. Ed with the Bob Jones Award. This is the highest honor given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship of the game. Other winners’ names you may recognize; Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Bob Hope. Bill Campbell, past USGA president, was quoted saying this about Dr. Ed; “Whether winning or losing, he was the same unassuming, modest and courteous person. This is why his circle of good and lasting friends grew wider wherever he played. His dry wit adds to the fun of being with him, on and off the course. No player in any field is more popular.” Here is a highlight of Dr Ed’s accomplishments; Western Amateur Champion two times, Sunnehanna Amateur Champion, Southwestern Amateur Champion three times, qualified for the US Amateur seventeen times, British Amateur Semi-Finalist, played in the Masters six times, played on three Walker Cup teams, and won the USGA Senior Amateur. Locally, he has won the Tucson City Championship twelve times, Arizona Amateur four times, and the Club Championship at Tucson Country Club twentyseven times and holds the course record of 61. Michael Haywood, Head Golf Professional at Tucson Country Club says “Dr. Ed has been an incredible inspiration to me not only on a personal, but also on a professional level. His timely insight on issues and perspective of the
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game has provided me with a level of guidance that few could ever appreciate. What price do you put on the historical and traditional values you learn from such an ambassador of the game? For me, it’s been priceless.” One of his golfing friends, Al Touche, mentioned to me that he remembers when Dr. Ed was only 63 years old, he had a putt on the 18th hole to finish with a 63, unfortunately, he just missed it. Dr. Ed has been shooting his age, since he was 67 years old, and on a consistent basis, since he was 69 years old. He estimates that he has easily shot well over 2,000 rounds of golf at his age or lower. That would be, by far, the record in the Guinness book of world records but he never really kept track of it officially. How has the game changed over the years from when you were playing your best in comparison to today, Dr. Ed? “Besides the obvious in equipment and golf balls, I think the younger players today are much stronger athletes and have so many playing opportunities to become better players. They also have a lot more prize money to play for and endorsements to lure them to professional golf.” Finally, Dr. Ed says “Golf has meant a great deal to me personally. The opportunities it has given me in life, the people I have been able meet and the friendships created.” Certainly, all who have know Dr. Ed Updegraff would agree he is living his legacy as a ‘true friend and champion of the game of golf ’.
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Located on private corner homesite w/1542 sf living area, 2 bedrooms + den. Backyard faces north and provides lots of shade for your outdoor enjoyment. All appliances included too. Value priced! MLS#20930060 $199,900
TOP 4 PAR 4
Winners
The results are in, and here’s what our readers had to say about their top four par 4’s in Southern Arizona.
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NUMBER OF BUNKERS GUARDING THE APPROACH , AND WATER HAZARDS SURROUNDING THE HOLE .
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Overwhelmingly, 47% of all respondents to the Top 4 Par 4 Survey felt that a winning Par 4 is one that requires beauty of the natural surroundings of the hole, with imagination and creativity required to make par, a distant 2nd with 40%. Surprisingly, only 15% of the respondents felt that the length of the hole was most important while only 9% thought that the number of bunkers guarding the hole was important. 28 SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE WWW.SATTMag.COM
The Winners Are . . .
1st Place – Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa, Catalina #18. Virtually all of the respondents that chose this hole as the winner agreed that this was one of the toughest finishing holes. It requires a precise drive between the water hazards on both sides. Great satisfaction if you make birdie or par because you know you played it well. (Photo opposite page)
2nd Place - Rio Rico Country Club & Golf Course #17. Trees! Every respondent that voted for this hole mentioned the trees. The fairway is well protected so your drive must be accurate. Hit it left or right and you are out-of-bounds or in the trees. The green is guarded by a bunker, by water, and you guessed it… by a tree! The consensus is that this hole is both challenging and very rewarding if played right. (Photo Top Left)
3rd Place – Stone Canyon #18. Arguably, the most spectacular finishing hole in golf, with the spectacular Catalina Mountains providing the backdrop for viewing Tucson’s magnificent sunsets. Playing 503 yards from the Copper Tees, this par 4 doglegs slightly to the right and downhill. The massive bunker to the left forces the player to favor the right side of the green. (Photo Center Left)
4th Place – The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Tortolita #1 Both beautiful and challenging, this hole offers a great view from the tee box with everything in front of you. You need a good drive that avoids the well placed bunkers. Par is a good score on this hole. (Photo Lower Left does not depict actual winning hole)
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JUNIOR GOLFERS FROM SOUTHERN ARIZONA BENEFIT FROM LPGA LEGENDS INSTRUCTION and FUNDRAISING BY JUDY MCDERMOTT
The first Women’s Senior National Invitational held on April 25th at the beautiful Omni Tucson National Golf Resort was a rousing success! 20 LPGA Legends battled it out in an 18 hole shoot-out with Nancy Scranton coming out on top with a 4 under 69. A Tucson picture perfect day with plenty of sunshine and the Catalina course in great shape offered the LPGA Legends and spectators alike a spectacular weekend of golf. Saturday morning, kicked off the Pro-Am with a junior clinic for area young golfers. The First Tee of Tucson, USGA/LPGA Girls Golf of Tucson, Ricki Rarick Junior Golf and Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association treated 68 young golfers professional instruction courtesy of LPGA Legends Cindy Rarick; tournament ambassador, Cindy Miller, Hollis Stacy, Sherri Turner, Shelley Hamlin and Kris Tschetter. The clinic included demonstrations on the art of the swing, chipping and putting. The LPGA Legends worked with the kids one-on-one with plenty of time for photos, pictures and autographs. Each young golfer walked away with gifts from the event and Legends Tour Snoopy head covers and Nike water bottles. In addition to the clinic, The First Tee of Tucson was the charity of choice for the tournament with a portion of the proceeds going to the program. The First Tee of Tucson is funded by The Tucson Conquistadores and strives to impact the lives of
young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. The First Tee of Tucson was established in 2006 through Shelley Hamlin with the efforts of the Tucson the junior clinic 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 course enjoyed a $2.9 million renovation effort as the result of a partnership between the city, Tucson Conquistadores and The First Tee. Improvements included making the facility more accessible for youth play and adding junior tees to each hole. In addition, 3 junior holes were added to the driving range and The Tucson Conquistadores built and opened The First Tee Clubhouse in October of 2009. In 1990, the PGA TOUR recognized the Tucson Conquistadores with the Card Walker Award in recognition for significant contributions to the support of Junior Golf; the first time an SATT organization rather than an individual was so honored. 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 WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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A Brush With Greatness BY PAUL NOONAN In 1996, Jack Nicklaus started a new developmental mini tour for golf professionals called the Golden Bear Tour. It took place in Southeast Florida in towns from Palm Beach on up to Vero Beach. At that time I was the Head Golf Professional at Ballantrae Golf & Yacht Club. It was a Nicklaus Signature Design in Port St. Lucie. We were on the schedule for 2 G.B.T. events that year, including the inaugural event in mid June of 1996. Our course had an excellent reputation for its condition. In late May, our golf course superintendent dropped a bomb on us and handed in his resignation after taking a position at a 36 hole private facility in Boca Raton. We were lucky enough to land his brother from our sister course, Polo Trace in Del Ray Beach but the timetable on when he was going to begin working for us was undetermined. Our assistant superintendent was the interim “Man in Charge” leading up to the event. I had a gut feeling that Jack Sr. was going to be there.
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It was the first event on his new tour and in the 2 years I had been there I had never seen him. Prior to me being there he had come up and played the course from time to time. I had a meeting with our interim superintendent 4 days prior to the event and told him about the possibility of Jack, himself, showing up for the event. He told me that they would be ready. It was the morning of the first day of the event. Staff was ready, the Golf Shop looked good, all our ducks were in a row. About 7 a.m. I look out the window and here he comes. The Golden Bear himself. He walked in and introduced himself. I introduced myself and I think I said my name was Paul Noonan but who the heck knows. He asked if he could take a golf cart out and look at the course. He came back in the Golf Shop about an hour and a half later. The look of concern on his face as he walked toward me had me rattled to say the least. “Paul, did you know that there was a tour event here today ?” I answered, “Yes of course.” He replied, “Well the course doesn’t appear to be in tournament condition.” I replied, “We have had a lot
of rain over the past several days and the grounds crew had gotten behind on it’s mowing schedule.” The look of disapproval on his face to that response was a like a left hook to the jaw. We continued our conversation and it was a little more light-hearted. He specifically highlighted some areas of concern that he thought our crew could accomplish before days 2 and 3 of the event. I met with our owner and our interim superintendent that afternoon and told them of my conversation with Jack. I got their full cooperation and the crew literally worked through the night to bring the condition up to par. Jack came back the next day and congratulated me on the improvement. I ran into him again nearly a year later and he remembered my name. SATT Paul Noonan, Head Golf Professional at Silverbell Golf Course since 2004 and PGA Member since 1996 was also the Assistant Golf Professional and PGA Apprentice at 49er’s C.C. from 1990 – 1994 and Head Golf Professional at Ballantrae Golf & Yacht Club in Port St. Lucie Florida from 1995-1997 & 1999 – 2003
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During my senior year at Salpointe Catholic High School (1975) it was common to find employment as a caddy. The fall of 1975 was no exception when I landed a week long job at the Tucson National Golf Club, looping for a group of guy’s from the Butler National Golf Club in Chicago Illinois. This week long event was a lot of work but by the end of the week it was time to part ways and also time to make payment to my favorite cause (me). The group leader was Peter Kostis a now well known instructor and television commentator. Peter had learned of my passion for the game during the week and offered to give me a golf lesson as part of my compensation. I agreed and off we went to the driving range. During the lesson Peter asked me to hit some woods and when I pulled off the head cover from my three wood he let out a gasp and promptly told me that my woods (Tommy Armour) were very rare and that he was interested in purchasing them to add to his collection. I then asked him what they were worth and when he said $200.00 per club I said SOLD and handed him the woods. I took the extra $600.00 and felt like a millionaire. Thirty years later at the 2005 Masters, I was walking with a good friend of mine (Mike Moore) from the main scoreboard to the first tee when we passed by the Member’s Golf Shop. Out from the Golf Shop steps Peter Kostis and my friend says, “I want you to meet a friend of mine, Peter Kostis”, as they had both taught at a Golf School and were good friends. We walked over and I replied to Peter that I had met Kostis 30 years ago when I had caddied for him and a group of guy’s from Butler National…. He replied “you’re the kid with the Tommy Armour Woods” -- Thirty years later and he never missed a beat! 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 Salpointe 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. WWW.SATTMag.COM SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEE TIMES MAGAZINE
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YOUR BEST SHOT!
BY ADAM LAZARUS
THE GAME OF GOLF CAN BEST BE DESCRIBED BY A TEE SHIRT I ONCE SAW THAT READ; “I HATE GOLF. I HATE GOLF. NICE SHOT! I LOVE GOLF.” IT’S THE GREATEST GAME IN THE WORLD, BUT GOLF IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST FRUSTRATING SPORT I’VE EVER PLAYED. THE MORE I PLAY THE WORSE I SEEM TO GET. BUT THERE’S NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I’M HOOKED ON GOLF!
Just so you know, I’m not a good golfer. When people ask me what my handicap is I typically respond, “My swing.” I’ve spent countless hours at the practice range, wasted thousands of dollars on the latest equipment and taken several lessons where I was told to “think about taking up tennis instead.” I play almost every weekend and never seem to get better. Yes, I truly stink at golf. Yet every time I play I enjoy it more and more. If you’re a golfer then you understand my situation; however, if you’ve never picked up a club and consider golf a waste of time and money, then continue reading. Maybe by the end of this article you’ll catch the bug too. Golf is a social sport where winning doesn’t mean nearly as much as having a good time. You don’t have to be good to enjoy yourself. Golf is fun, relaxing and getting started is very easy. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked question about playing for the first time: Do I need to spend a lot of money on clubs, balls, etc.? The answer to that is a resounding no! Many people think golf is too expensive and that in order to be good you need the latest and greatest equipment. Not true. Some of the best golfers I’ve played with use brands I’ve never even heard of. All you need is an old set of garage sale golf clubs and some flea-market golf balls and you’re ready to play. Everything else from the $100 waterproof shoes to the lightweight, space-age golf bag is optional.
Doesn’t golf take a long time and cost a lot of money? You don’t have to spend an entire day or a week’s pay to play a round of golf. Playing on Saturday morning at 8:30am in the height of the season may cost upwards of $150 at some courses, but golf courses have plenty of tee times available at reasonable priced rates if you’re not as picky about when you can play. Weekdays, afternoons and during the summer months are the best times to find affordable golf that new players can take advantage of. There are also 9-hole rates (for the time-commitment and rate sensitive golfer) as well as various beginner’s leagues, tournaments and special promotions offered by area golf courses. You can find plenty of golf that fits your schedule and doesn’t break the bank. Where should I go play? If there’s a golf course you know of nearby then call them directly and ask questions about their price, layout and anything else you may want to know. A more convenient solution is going online to easyto-use websites like www.GolfNow.com where you can book your tee time at numerous Tucson area courses. GolfNow.com offers the best tee time specials in Southern Arizona and it’s completely free to use. Then ask a few good friends to join you and go out and enjoy yourself! You’ll find that the golf experience is less about how you play and more about who you play with.
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Aren’t there a lot of rules and etiquette to learn? Yes, too many in my opinion. But don’t be intimidated by “serious” golfers or the countless dos and don’ts you hear about. You only need to be aware of a few important things before playing your first round at a course. Be courteous and respectful to other golfers and the course you’re playing at - so no screaming, cursing or throwing clubs. Wearing a collared shirt is usually required and courses don’t like denim, but shorts and sneakers are okay. Be mindful of your pace of play and don’t tear up the grass too badly. (So no golf cart races or wrestling on the greens.) The rest you’ll learn as you go just like I did. Someone once said that golf and sex are the only two things in the world you don’t have to be good at to enjoy. It’s totally true. You don’t need to know every rule by heart to have a good time playing. And you certainly shouldn’t have to take out a second mortgage on your home in order to play at a decent golf course. For me, golf is not about shooting par or having the latest, most expensive equipment. It’s about enjoying the serenity of the outdoors, getting a little exercise and maybe sharing a beer and a few laughs with my best friends. The bottom line is that getting into the game of golf can be inexpensive, easy and a whole lot of fun. I promise that once you start you’ll be hooked too. Now get out there and give golf your best shot! SATT
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If you have been around the game of golf for more than a week you know that there is no shortage of theories on putting styles. No matter what your style, the key to putting is simplicity. Every good putter will tell you that they have no mechanical thoughts over the ball and are only thinking about rolling their ball to their target. To do this, there are two fundamentals that exist in every good putting stroke: you must be comfortable, and your arms must work together. The first one is rather simple to achieve, let’s talk about the second. To “groove” a putting stroke that will hold up under any circumstance day after day with little to no thought, your arms must work together. A stroke that is dominated by one arm over the other will break down when you need it most. Each arm must be able to move the putter on the same path as the other to hold up under pressure. Fortunately, with a little bit of time and regular practice, this is rather easy to achieve. On the practice green and find a putt of roughly 3 to 4 feet, that is straight and slightly uphill. Make sure you’ve picked a straight putt. Put a coin down to mark your spot. Roll a few balls from the hole to your coin and back to make sure it is straight. After placing a ball just ahead of the coin, set your putter on top of the coin behind
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the ball making sure that the putter is aimed at the center of the hole. Putt the first ball with your left hand only, the second ball with your right hand only, and the third ball with both hands. Go through your routine on each putt taking practice strokes onehanded or with both hands depending on which putt you’re about to hit. Each time you hole all three putts that is one set. Challenge yourself to see how many sets you can complete in a row. This is even a great drill to do before you head out to play. There are just two warnings with this drill. First, do not putt successively with the same hand. Hitting 10 putts in a row with just your left hand will train a left-hand dominance in your stroke which is not what you want. The second is a request from your local superintendent. Be mindful of how many putts, missed or made, you hit. Putting from the same spot for hours on end will leave a set of footprints where you addressed the ball that take a long time to heal. When you’re putting, you need all the good karma you can get! 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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Performance Enhancing Drugs: Even Being Discussed In the World of Golf BY R. SCOTT THOMPSON
One of the most commonly discussed topics that we are hearing about today — is Human Growth Hormone (HGH). The problem has almost been the downfall of major league baseball, especially over the last 1-2 decades. We’ve also had discussions of HGH being utilized with athletes from football, basketball, the Olympics and now even in the game of golf.
Prescribed Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED’s):
PED’s are prescribed by a physician based on a person’s need or desire for them to fulfill the goals or dreams that they at one time had as athletes. Also in this category would be the illegal obtaining of PED’s either through Mexico or PED dealers online. Wherever a person can buy illegal drugs, an athlete can purchase PED’s. Having seen some of America’s ‘Sports Superstars’, there’s little doubt that younger men and women from college to high-school (even in our middle schools) look up to them as role models. Many of these younger athletes have probably went as far as to experiment with PED’s thinking that if their superstar could look and perform like that, then “why can’t I?”. I have learned through decades of being an athlete, 20 years as a professional strength and conditioning coach, and as a consultant in this arena, to strongly say there is a better way. From Physicians down to illegal purchases, we have finally come to an era where there is mandatory drug testing in all major sports and violators will just not be able to participate.
Induced Human Growth Hormone
Ultimately, your body’s fat burning, muscle toning and building, anti-aging and middleaging all come from the natural release of Human growth hormone (HGH) into our bodies. Some researchers are now considering it to be one of the most powerful hormones in the body. HGH is released by our body in pulses, about 12 per day, and what it does to your body throughout life is nothing short of unbelievable! HGH is the substance that makes us, while we are kids in childhood, grow several feet in height in just a few short years. After puberty HGH begins to decline. Actually it beings to drop dramatically until we reach our mid-30’s at which time our bodies begin to add body fat and other not so positive things. Many of us are old
enough to have joked about the weight gain that occurs in the 30’s (referred to as the middle-aged spread) but this is a REAL medical condition that researchers have labeled Somatopause. The Somatopause is related to the decline of growth hormone during our aging process. Symptoms of decreasing Somatopause: Body fat goes up, muscle tone and size goes down, good cholesterol goes down, bad cholesterol goes up, bone density begins to thin and to finish off the negatives, the skin begins to wrinkle. The type of a fitness program that one has makes the body release growth hormone. Yes, just like the body can burn body fat through aerobic exercise, the body can just as easily produce its own amount of HGH in our 40’s, 50’s and 60’s through a well designed exercise program. There have been numerous publications and books published to help us understand that after three to four workouts a week for two weeks, if you were tested, you would have more HGH in your body that Barry Bonds was allegedly accused of at the end of his career! We can conclude that it is possible to increase HGH by as much as 500% with a type of anaerobic exercise integrally mixed in with your aerobic exercise. Natural HGH will target your body fat like bacon frying in a pan. My recommendation to learn more about this is a very simple reading for all exercisers from their mid 30’s on, called Ready, Set, Go (Synergy Fitness) by Phil Campbell, featuring the Sprint 8 Program. The first three emails that I receive stating that you read this article in Tee Times Magazine will receive a free autographed copy of Ready, Set, Go! Golfers! Let’s keep the sport clean. There’s no need to pay for expensive medication or purchase items that have not been prescribed by your physician when you can increase natural HGH through a well designed exercise program! Consult your medical professional along with your exercise coach before starting this or any other exercise program to increase your levels of HGH. SATT R. Scott Thompson, Pres/CEO of Arizona Health in Tucson, Az and oversees both Dealerships with his Partner LaMonte Hunley, VPres. Scott had 20 years of Private Coaching for Strength & Conditioning for his Clients in Professional Sports, the Movie Industry, Corporate Wellness & families. He retired from teaching in 2004 to give all his time to the growth of Commercial & Residential Exercise Room Design. Scott can be reached @ 520.790-5377; scott@arizonahealth.com or visit www.arizonahealth.com
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24 ARIZONA NATL. GC 9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.749.3636 Par 71, Yardage 6776
11 GOLF CLUB @ VISTOSO 28 ROLLING HILLS GC 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr.
Tucson, AZ Phone: 520.797.9900 Par 72, Yardage 6932
8900 E. 29th St. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.298.2401 Par 63 Yardage 4146
Phone 520.579.7000 Par 72, Yardage 6904
64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.825.2505 Par 72, Yardage 6494
06 HERITAGE HIGHLANDS 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd. 08 CROOKED TREE GC @ Marana, AZ
ARTHUR PACK REG. PARK.
9101 N. Thornydale Tucson, AZ Phone 520.744.3322 Par 72, Yardage: 6887
29 DAVIS MONTHAN
3965 S. Craycroft Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.228.3734 Par 72, Yardage 6611
31 del LAGO GC
14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail, AZ Phone 520.647.1100 Par 72, Yardage 7206
33 DELL URICH GC
600 South Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ Phone 520.791.4161 Par 70, Yardage 6633
27 DORADO GC
6601 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.885.6751 Par 62, Yardage 3900
10 EL CONQUISTADOR GOLF RESORT
21 LA PALOMA CC
3660 E. Sunrise Dr. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.299.1500 Par 72, Yardage 7088
15 MOUNTAIN VIEW GC 38691 S. Mountain View Blvd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.818.1100 Par 72, Yardage 6728
09 OMNI TUCSON
NATIONAL GR
2727 W. Club Dr. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.575.7540 Par 72, Yardage 7262 Catalina Course Par 70, Yardage 6418 Sonoran Course
07 THE PINES GC
AT MARANA
8480 N. Continental Links Dr. Marana, AZ Phone 520.744.7443 Par 71, Yardage 6300
10555 N. La Canada Dr. Oro Valley, AZ Phone 520.544.1800 Par 71, Yardage 6801 Conquistador Course Par 72, Yardage 6713 Canada Course
14 THE PRESERVE GCâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SADDLEBROOKE
1400 W. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.791.4229 Par 70, Yardage 6418
10000 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.544.1770 Par 35, Yardage 2788
66567 Catalina Hills Dr. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.825.9022 Par 72, Yardage 6418
16 SADDLEBROOKE CC 17 SADDLEBROOKE
RANCH GC
30556 S. Robson Cir. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.818.6403 Par 72, Yardage 6875
37 SANTA RITA GC
16461 S. Houghton Rd. Corona de Tucson, AZ Phone 520.762.5620 Par 72, Yardage 6523
34 SILVERBELL GC
3600 N. Silverbell Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.791.5235 Par 72, Yardage 6824
22 SKYLINE CC
5200 E. St. Andrews Dr. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.299.0464 Par 71, Yardage 6123
36 STARR PASS GC
3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.670.0400 Par 72, Yardage 7008
12 THE STONE CANYON CLUB
GREEN VALLEY
43 CANOA HILLS GC
1069 Camino Caralampi Rio Rico, AZ Phone 1.800.288.4746 Par 72, Yardage 7119
5800 S. Camino del Sol Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.393.1966 Par 70, Yardage 6549
49 KINO SPRINGS GC
45 CANOA RANCH GC 39 HAVEN GC
40 QUAIL CREEK CC
2690 N. Country Club Dr. Phone: 1.877.752.9732 Nogales, AZ Par 72, Yardage 7000
44 SAN IGNACIO GC
51 TURQUOISE HILLS GOLF CENTER
110 N. Abrego Dr. Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.625.4281 Par 72, Yardage 6905
2010 N. Quail Crossing Blvd. Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.393.5802 Par 72, Yardage 7005 4201 S. Camino Del Sol Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.648.3468 Par 71, Yardage 6704
41 TORRES BLANCAS GOLF CLUB 3233 S. Abrego Dr. Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.625.5200 Par 72, Yardage 6978
38 COUNTRY CLUB OF
GREEN VALLEY
77 E. Paseo de Golf Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.625.8831 Par 72, Yardage 6281
42 DESERT HILLS GC
25 FORTY-NINER CC
1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Oro Valley, AZ Phone 520.825.3110 Par 72, Yardage 6715
46 TUBAC GOLF RESORT
2950 N. Camino Principal Tucson, AZ Phone 520.298.6769 Par 72, Yardage 6954
SUNSITES/SIERRA VS
12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.749.4212 Par 72, Yardage 6630
30 FRED ENKE GC 8251 E. Irvington Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.791.2539 Par 72, Yardage 6567
05 THE GALLERY GC
14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Marana, AZ Phone 520.744.2555 Par 72, Yardage 7435 North Course Par 72, Yardage 7315 South Course
20 QUAIL CANYON GC 5910 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.887.6161 Par 54, Yardage 2311
32 RANDOLPH GC 600 S. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ Phone 520.791.4161 Par 72/70 Yardage 6863
56 RITZACARLTON GOLF
CLUB DOVE MOUNTAIN
6501 Boulder Bridge Pass Marana, AZ Phone 520.572.3500 Par 36 Yardage 3894 Saguaro Course Par 36 Yardage 3955 Tortolita Course Par 36 Yardage 3897 Wild Burro Course
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18 ORO VALLEY CC
300 W. Greenock Dr. Oro Valley, AZ. Phone 520.297.1121 Par 72, Yardage 6964
23 VENTANA CANYON
6200 N. Clubhouse Ln. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.577.4015 Par 72, Yardage 6907Mtn/6819-Cyn
NOGALES
187 Kino Springs Dr. Nogales, AZ Phone 520.287.8701 Par 71, Yardage 6500
35 EL RIO MUNICIPAL GC EL CONQUISTADOR
13 SUN CITY VISTOSO
47 RIO RICO CC
1401 W. Calle Urbano Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.648.1880 Par 72, Yardage 6610
14200 N. Hohokam Village Pl. Tucson, AZ Phone 520.219.1500 Par 72, Yardage 7307
19 PUSCH RIDGE AT
RIO RICO
2500 S. Circulo de las Lomas Green Valley, AZ Phone 520.625.5090 Par 72, Yardage 6464
TUBAC
One Otero Rd. Tubac, AZ Phone 520.398.2211 Par 71, Yardage 6576
52 SHADOW MTN. GC 1105 Irene St. Sunsites, AZ Phone 520.826.3412 Par 72, Yardage 6632
53 SIERRA VISTA
PUEBLO del SOL CC 2770 St. Andrews Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ Phone 520.378.6444 Par 72, Yardage 7074
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48 PALO DURO CREEK GC
BENSON/NACO
800 E. Country Club Dr. Benson, AZ Phone 520.586.2585 Par 58, Yardage 3004
54 TURQUOISE VALLEY 1794 W. Newell St. Naco, AZ Phone 520.432.3091 Par 72, Yardage 6778
50 SAN PEDRO GC
926 N. Madison St. Benson, AZ Phone 520.586.7888 Par 72, Yardage 7313
CASA GRANDE / ELOY
01 CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL GC
2121 N. Thornton Rd. Casa Grande, AZ Phone 520.836.9216 Par 72, Yardage 6353
02 FRANCISCO GRANDE RESORT GC
26000 Gila Bend Highway Casa Grande, AZ Phone: 1.800.237.4238 Par 72, Yardage 7545
03 MISSION ROYALE GC
11 Mission Royale Pkw. Casa Grande, AZ Phone 520.876.5335 Par 72, Yardage 6700
04 GRANDE VALLEY GC 1505 South Toltec Rd. Grande Valley, AZ Phone 520.466.7734 Par 72, Yardage 7183
FLORENCE
55 POSTON BUTTE GC
6100 W. Merrill Ranch Pkw. Florence, AZ Phone 520.723.1880 Par 72, Yardage 7282
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By The Rules? Whose Rules? It is often very interesting to watch people play what they refer to as “golf ” or listen to stories of their play with the little white ball on a golf course. Those of us who officiate golf tournaments or who are involved in tournament administration know that the game of golf is defined by the Rules of Golf as published by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient.
grass and searching in the cactus areas, then states “The ball must be in the water hazard. I don’t see it anywhere else”. The player then drops a ball as if the ball was in the hazard with certainty.
When I observe people looking for a ball near an out of bounds and after a few minutes a ball is dropped or placed in a nice location and played I’m not sure what game is being played. It is not “golf ” as defined.
In spite of the comment that I sometimes hear, “Why do we need to play by the Rules?” or better yet, “We don’t need no stinking rules!” (a paraphrase of “We don’t need no stinking badges!” – from the movie The Treasure of the Sierra Madre), if we don’t play by a set of rules how do we know how we compare to other players and what game are we playing?
On desert golf courses, often players will retrieve a ball from the desert areas and drop it on the grass or fairway. Players, on occasion, nudge their ball in play to a nicer place in the fairway or rough. A player, after searching in the area around a water hazard, looking in bushes and long
Steve and Mary Pomroy -
we are not absolutely positive that our ball is in a water hazard, we must consider the ball lost and replay from where we last played and add a penalty stroke.
with Mary standing by to make sure that Steve plays by the rules!
In the Rules of Golf, there is no “desert rule”. When we cannot find our ball we must play our next stroke from where we last played and add a penalty stroke and if
Play golf by the Rules. The Rules define the game.
Robin Farran is originally from upstate New Yorkand one of Golf’s best friends. Whether you want to know the fifteenth word under Rule 203b—Lie of Ball to be Placed or Replaced Altered (it’s “altered”), or what happens when a player plays two balls from a tee and can’t tell “which is which” after finding them together in the rough (pick one, hitting four), Robin has taken Rules of Golf knowledge to its highest level. In addition to entertaining many people weekly with emails of curious situations, he also is one of the most respected rules experts in the USGA family, working many of the championships throughout the country. Robin has been volunteering with the AGA for years. He is now a regular on Golf AZ Radio with Uncle Buck on 1100AM.
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Desert Diamond Million Dollar Holein-One Contest & Pro-Am a Success The Tucson Parks Foundations raised enough money from the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest and Pro-Am to build another shade structure for Tucson City Parks. The three week long qualifying for the Hole in Contest found 26 players competing in the semi-finals for a shot at $10,000.00. The six closest to the hole from the semi-finals moved on to the finals, shooting for a $1,000,000.00 hole in one. The pressure appeared to be too much for the finalist as there were no shots close enough to have a chance at winning the $1,000,000.00. Randolph golf complex hosted the 25 golf professionals and their teams in the Pro-Am. In the team competition professional Glen Griffith and amateur Shown Above (Left to Right): Tom Sanger, Greg Turner, Alan Madison, Dustin Olayvar, David Grigsby and Dan Lundwall partners Russ Griffith, Mike Parks, John Ferenchak and Fred Adler won the Pro-Am at 24-under par. The individual professional division winner Jay Synkelma from Hilton El Conquistador CC shot a 65, Glen Griffith and Mike Rexroth tied at 67. In the professional senior division Bill Brooks and Jeff Kern tied with 71. A special thanks to the Title Sponsor Desert Diamond Casinos and Presenting Sponsor GolfNow.com for helping making this event such a great success. For more information on volunteering or joining the Tucson Parks Foundation call 520-393-8420.
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a new level of at Sol Casinos jobs for hundreds of people, but will be a tremendous asset to the community.”
Welcome to the new Casino Del Sol Hotel and Convention Center, the Pascua Yaqui’s soon-to-be jewel in the desert on the southwest side of Tucson. Completion of the 215-room hotel, one adjacent to the exquisite casino, is expected in the winter of 2011. In conjunction with the beginning of the project, Sol Casinos has started its $250,000 Kickoff, where casino players will have a chance to win a number of prizes, including a quarter of a million dollars instantly.
“This expansion further strengthens the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s entertainment and hospitality endeavors,” said Sol Casinos CEO Wendell Long. “With this expansion, Sol Casinos will expand its hospitality and entertainment abilities and be the first choice for corporate groups hosting business events. The new hotel and convention center will not only create
The 161,000 square-foot facility 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. And it’s the perfect complement to AVA Theater when it comes to big-time, fun-to-watch events. Where AVA season ends, the Convention Center venues begin. How do you improve on a Southern Arizona gem? Just make it better, of course. And Sol Casinos did, which will help the local economy in some form or fashion. “While tourism is not in the best shape with the sagging economy and people traveling less, I believe the new hotel being built by the Pasqua Yaquis fills a niche that has (not) been here for a long time,’’ said Jonathan Walker, president & CEO of Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We only have one casino/hotel in southern Arizona and this new product will give us more diversity in that market. New product in a market always creates new interest and any publicity of new products is good for the whole region. The uniqueness of this new hotel/casino will help the entire community.’’ Sol Casino’s newest creation will soon become the ideal spot to have a “staycation’’ after a big night at a highprofile concert, a big night at the casino
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or a heart-stopping sporting event. “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 Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than 17,000 enrolled members. The reservation is located in southwest metropolitan Tucson. The Tribe owns and operates two casinos: Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol and is the future home to the 215-room Casino Del Sol Hotel and Convention Center. Non-gaming enterprises include the AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue, and the Del Sol Marketplace, which includes a gas station and car wash, convenience store, and smoke shop. For more information, visit www.solcasinos.com. SATT
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Headlined by interna5onal trumpet sensa5on Arturo Sandoval, Baker's 2010 Tubac Jazz Fes/val will take place on Saturday, October 30 from Noon - 5:30pm at the historic Tubac Golf Resort and Spa.
Arturo Sandoval and Marlena Shaw (below) scheduled to perform during the Tubac Jazz Fes/val Oct 30th
Southern Arizona's largest outdoor jazz fes5val is pleased to welcome Arturo Sandoval, one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our 5me whose blazing, technically flawless playing has blown audiences away all over the world. More star power will be in evidence as one of the most versa5le and charisma5c jazz vocalists on the scene today, Marlena Shaw, graces the stage. Early Bird 5ckets (online special), group rates and a limited amount of VIP tables for Baker’s 2010 Tubac Jazz Fes5val are available at www.TubacJazzFes/val.com. Par5al proceeds will benefit the Amado and Nogales Community Food Banks. Patrons are urged to bring canned food the day of the event. Special weekend 5cket/accommoda5on packages are available at Tubac Golf Resort and Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico. Baker's 2010 Tubac Jazz Fes5val is sponsored by Baker's - Tucson's Furniture Showroom, Tubac Golf Resort, Esplendor – Rio Rico Resort, Tubac Chamber of Commerce, Cox Communica5ons, Dos Silos and Stables Restaurants, Yamaha, BigStage Produc5ons and Cullen Crea5ve. For more informa5on, visit www.TubacJazzFes/val.com, or call (520) 320-9971.
CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY & U.S. OPEN @ RIO RICO C.C. BBQ
Play the course at Rio Rico Country Club ...
Join in the celebra/on of both Father’s day and the final round of the U.S. Open, Sunday June 20 at Rio Rico Country Club. The golf course will be set up as tough as they can make it play, long rough, tough pins, fast greens . . . and everybody plays from the tips! When golf is over, head to the Santa Rita grill for cigars, scotch, and a BBQ to watch the end of the Open at Pebble Beach. Your score for the day will be paired with a blind draw from the open using the pro’s Saturday scores. 8:00AM shotgun start - Entrance fee of $10 per player. Pay out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Green fees for non-members is $24. Call Jack Talmage at Rio Rico (520)281- 8567 with any questions, or to register.
LA ENCANTADA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Back by popular demand, the La Encantada Summer Concert Series returns for its 3rd SELL OUT Season – fill your summer with LIVE MUSIC and DANCING every other Friday at 7 p.m., now through October 1 in the Lower Level Garden Courtyard at La Encantada – NW Corner of Skyline & Campbell Ave. Brought to you by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. All proceeds from this benefit concert series goes directly back to the community to support Art Educa5on programs in our local schools! Tickets: $10 in Advance, $11 Day of Show - order online at www.saaca.org.
PARK PLACE LIVE MUSIC SERIES EFREE! NEW!F
A new partnership between the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and General Growth Proper es will bring the sounds of local bands to the Park Place Mall at 5870 East Broadway Boulevard, each and every Thursday night at 6pm beginning May 6th through October 28th. Each concert will take place either in the outdoor pavilions between Bamboo Club Restaurant and Forever 21, or indoors in the Park Place Food Court. Admission is always free - and upcoming ar5sts include: Heather O’Day (Jazz Vocal Standards) June 3; Desert Sun String Band (Bluegrass / Country & Western) June 10; Homero Ceron (Jazz Vibes) June 17; Drew Diego Benne0 (Flamenco Guitar) June 24; Sherry Finzer (Flute / Guitar) July 1; Ergo Logic (Jazz Fusion) July 8; The Guilty Bystanders (Original Americana) July 15. Visit www.saaca.org for more informa5on about this series.
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