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The Southwest Section PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America, consisting of more than 1,500 members in the state of Arizona and Southern Nevada. The Southern Chapter PGA is the six southern counties of Arizona. The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Your PGA Professionals are the “Experts in the Game and Business of Golf.”

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The Future of Golf The majority of businesses, and golf being no exception, have found difficulty adjusting to the economic changes in the past few years. The business of golf requires a very structured, complex matrix system in running a successful and profitable golf facility, especially with the “new” standards of business.

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on the course 22 A Great Time To Golf 24 EXPANDED REVIEW: Historic & Lush Desert Oasis 26 COURSE MAP & DIRECTORY 28 RESORT PREVIEW: Just The ‘Right Touch’ of Luxury 31 COURSE REVIEW: Simply Some of the Best

on your game 25 So You Think You Want To Learn to Play Golf? 33 In Search of Perfection 35 Attitude Is Everything 36 Hit and Hold vs. Swing and Let Go 39 4 Keys to A Better Address Position with Your Irons 41 3 LPGA Legends’ Tips That Can Change Your Game 45 RULES: “I Just Ran Over My Ball”

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19 HOLE IN ONE: Latest Inductees to the Program 21 Touching Base With Gerald Goodman 56 Tucson Is Stepping Up To Improve Our City Parks! 58 AMATEUR SPOTLIGHT: Jeannie Lallensack & Pat Geare

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GOLF The majority of businesses, and golf being no exception, have found difficulty adjusting to the economic changes in the past few years. The business of golf requires a very structured, complex matrix system in running a successful and profitable golf facility, especially with the “new” standards of business. BY RICK PRICE, PGA

n the Business of Golf, there are several different career paths that can be taken. The three basic golf course management profiles are – public, private, resort/semi-private. Each career path in the golf business is quite diverse as you will soon see. The Director of Golf or Head Golf Professional, must possess the ability to recognize and understand the challenges of a golf operation, have the knowledge, discipline and work ethic to correct the issues, as well as come up with positive solutions to make their golf facility successful. Maximizing the financial return for the owner requires building an appropriate budget, with realistic goals and objectives. Keeping in mind the success of a golf course is dependent on understanding and ensuring that the value of the experience exceeds the price. Included with this is balancing the fact that discounting undermines not only the profits and the ability to preserve the courses rate integrity, but also damages the general pricing structure in the local golf communities. If the game and business are to reach their potential, or at least maintain the status quo, concessions must be made

not only from the operator but from the consumer as well. To realize the challenges in operating cost increases and the effects of a shrinking demand and the burden it has put on the golf facilities to be profitable. In any industry if you can’t be profitable you won’t stay in business for very long. The constant demand on the golf professional is to create a more productive staff, increase profitability and focus on an oftenoverlooked concept of “accountability” in their operation. What is the solution? With the number of golfers playing golf declining and decreased consumer spending, many ask: “What does the future hold for the golf business?” When golfers have problems with their swing, they go take a lesson and get things figured out. Golf course operators face a much more enormous challenge in trying to figure out on how to turn the industry around. This will require the leadership and dedication of countless individuals and golf associations. However, the true “leadership” has to take place at the local level. The sure fate of our industry will ultimately be determined by the willingness and zeal of the individual course operators and their staff to retain the current players and to generate new golfers as well. >>>

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These challenges affect all three different sectors of the golf business. The public courses survive based on the number of golfers that play on any given day where the private club counts on their membership base and the resort/semiprivate needs the guest intermingled with members to make ends meet.

“After the past three years of declining rounds and revenue, I see the business finally going in the right direction.” Rich Elias, PGA l Director of Golf - Torres Blancas & Canoa Ranch Married, two children. 1993-94 Pima College Golf Team. Starr Pass Golf Resort, 1993. Elected to PGA Membership, 2005. Tucson Country Club, 1995. Torres Blancas Golf Club, 1998. Canoa Ranch Golf Club, since 2007. Assistant Golf Coach – Pima Community College 2010-2011. Awards: Champion, 2006 Southwest Section PGA - PNC. Southern Chapter Champion: 2003, 2005, 2006. Southern Chapter PGA Dell Urich Award, 2005, 2006. Southern Chapter PGA Player of the Year, 2003, 2005, 2006, 200

More Affordable Golf How do we make the game more affordable? Will that help increase rounds of golf? It seems simple enough if the golf course just cut their budgets, through payroll and controlled operating costs. Maybe they will have to stop over-seeding to save on the high cost of seed and water. However, it is not likely that golf clubs can become any leaner than they are currently running and there are certain hard costs that will only continue to increase. It does not seem likely that golf will become any less expensive in the coming years. The problem is not all related to the cost, but also the time it takes to play a round of golf. Most of us know all too well that it just takes too long to play especially on some of the beautiful desert designed courses. Who has not experienced a five hour plus round? Maybe we need to reconsider the principle of you don’t necessarily have to play 18 holes of golf to be considered “playing a round of golf.” What’s wrong with hitting some range balls and playing nine holes and saving a couple of hours of time? The real challenge that smaller golf markets like Southern Arizona face is the fact that the public golf courses are all going after the same golfer. It was one thing when the demand of golf was at a premium, but as more and more courses were built, the demand decreased and hotel bookings came to a screeching halt. Somebody forgot to say enough is enough. We simply built too many courses. And too many golf courses aren’t the only challenge. The retail sales that went along with these rounds of golf have taken a big hit. The golfers aren’t as willing to use their “disposable income” to buy those $100 golf shirts, extra dozen balls or top of the line $500 drivers.

Consumer Feedback Rich Elias, a late comer to golf at age 17, started in the golf business working in the cart barn at Starr Pass Golf Club. A

student and member of Pima Community College’s golf team, Elias was soon promoted to golf shop assistant. Wade Dunagan, the PGA Golf Professional Elias took lessons from, inspired him to become a PGA Professional. “Wade and Kevin Lewis taught me everything I know about the business of golf ” Elias says “I saw their passion for the game and how important it was to them to make a career as a PGA Golf Professional and I wanted to become a professional like them.” Now the Director of Golf for both Canoa Ranch Golf Club and Torres Blancas Golf Club, Elias’s daily responsibilities include overseeing the turf maintenance departments, golf shops, merchandise, and player service staff at both. Elias tries to balance his office responsibilities with working with his members and guests. “It’s a nice mix” says Elias “I love hearing about their rounds and enjoyment of the game of golf. I also take pride in running a wellmanaged business. We look at our cash flow and financial numbers often and I advise our owners on our business progress.” After the past three years of declining rounds and revenue, Elias sees the business finally going in the right direction. “At our

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two golf courses, we work daily on making our operation as financially efficient as possible,” says Elias. “Rounds of golf are what make a public course work. We take pride in our course conditions and are always trying to improve in all aspects of our operation.” Elias claims that the main task in public golf is to sell and promote golf. Being involved with his membership and daily fee players and asking them for feedback is a way Elias has tried to improve. Elias does this because he believes that if the golf experience is not enjoyable, people will play less and ultimately leave the game. Rich dedicates 90% of his work week to his duties as a Director of Golf at both courses. The rest of his time is spent practicing, playing and instructing the Pima Community College Golf Team.

Enhanced Communication For Elias, the balance between family and work can be challenging. In addition to building his business skills, trying to work on his game and prepare to compete in golf tournaments takes significant time. “I love to spend time with my family” says Elias “They are, and always will be, my #1

priority.” So Elias works hard to be as organized as possible and feels fortunate to have a great team of people at both courses. Elias believes that the key to managing any business is communication and that it is important to communicate with the owners, staff, members, and guests. Planning is also important according to Elias, and a budget is a big part of planning. “My superintendent and I meet daily about important things like water usage and payroll,” says Elias. “We work together to solve any issues we may have.”

Making Golf Fun At his clubs, Elias is trying to emphasize the fun of playing golf. They have several leagues that incorporate fun formats that take the pressure away from the golfer to perform on every shot. “I truly believe too many people get frustrated playing golf because they take the game too seriously,” says Elias. “PGA Tour players can be serious because they are playing for a living, but for the average golfer it should about fun with friends and family.” For Elias, the number one way to grow the game is to encourage new golfers. He

emphasizes to new and developing golfers that score is not as important as enjoying the experience. Elias has worked with the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program and thinks that junior golf is the future of the golf business. “The most rewarding part of being a PGA Golf Professional is being able to work in an industry that I truly love” says Elias “I look forward to coming to the golf course. The challenge is increasing the game’s popularity, and in turn rounds of golf, through these tough economic conditions.

Adapting Golf Memberships In this somewhat stabilizing real estate market, golf course lots and home sales continue to be slow. Those potential golf members are not being introduced to the outstanding golf properties and relaxed lifestyle in Southern Arizona, forcing a

slowdown in golf membership sales. With the pulse barely beating on membership sales, there is a whole new challenge ahead. The private golf club industry in general has been changing. The younger portion of the baby boomer generation does not appear to be following their parents and grandparents footsteps in regard to golf memberships. They are not willing to join a golf club and commit their time or money to one facility. Is it because they cannot financially afford it, or that their time will not allow it? Whether they are raising a family, taking care of aging parents or working longer than they originally intended, these are all realistic factors in why potential members might not be joining a club. Following several years of playing various mini tours, Michael Haywood had the opportunity to become the 2nd Assistant

“The traditional member of the private club is changing, primarily because of changes in lifestyle and a more family-oriented culture.” Michael Haywood, PGA l Director of Golf - Tucson Country Club Bio: Age 45, Married. Turned Professional, 1987. Currently Director of Golf, Tucson Country Club since 1997; joined professional staff at TCC 1991. Member, PGA of America National Board of Directors. President, Southwest Section PGA. Past President, Southern Chapter, Southwest Section PGA. Chairman, PGA of America National Apprentice Committee.

PGA Professional at Picacho Hills Country Club in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The private club business offered the opportunity of being surrounded by incredibly successful people, from whom he learned much. Growing up and working at private clubs all his life, Haywood has tremendous respect and admiration for the PGA Professional. Haywood says, “For me to have the opportunity to make my career as a member of the PGA of America, well, it is the dream of a lifetime!” Haywood’s responsibilities as the PGA Director of Golf at Tucson Country Club are vast. “We pride ourselves in doing many things very well including excellence in instruction, tournament operations, merchandising and member service” says Haywood. A normal day for Haywood includes interacting with their PGA/LPGA professionals, club management, and their member board of directors. At a private club there are a lot of moving parts and a lot of decisions that affect the membership. According to Haywood, daily interaction with members through instruction, playing, and planning events is critical to continued success. >>> www.GoGolfArizona.com l Southern Arizona Tee Times Magazine

“The challenges for private clubs and the golf business will continue. The traditional member of the private club is changing, primarily because of changes in lifestyle and a more family- oriented culture. I see private club golf professionals needing to take the excellence they currently have in their operations even higher, meaning it will become just as important to provide value as it is to provide quality. Private clubs will evolve. The club member will benefit from the quality and excellence in service from a better trained and qualified PGA professional leading the way,” says Haywood.

A Unified Team Effort Haywood feels extremely fortunate to have served on the Southern Chapter PGA Board of Directors. As Chapter President it was a priority to preserve assets within the Chapter like the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program and the “Swinging for Juniors” event which is in its 8th year. Today, Haywood serves a dual role as Southwest Section PGA President and as a Member of the PGA of America’s Board of Directors. Haywood’s single greatest purpose is to promote the talents and capabilities of the PGA Professional. “I speak directly to the decision makers in the golf industry about their PGA Professional being the leader in growing the game!” Haywood says “The PGA of America is the worldwide leader in the game, and the PGA Professional is leading this through incredible player development programs like Get Golf Ready, the PGA Sports Academy, Tee it Forward, and Family Golf Month.” Like Elias, Haywood also believes that the key to growing the game sits at the doorstep of junior development programs. He thinks programs like SNAG GOLF are important to bringing the fun into the game for the young junior, along with the ability to transition them into tiered developmental programs at clubs across the country. Haywood says “It’s the quality of the program that brings them to the game, and the quality of the experience that will bring them back. At the end of the day it’s all about our kids playing golf and having FUN!” Currently Tucson Country Club has 15 Player Development Programs and will be adding 2 more this coming year. They offer programs by handicap, age, ability, SNAG

GOLF, and certified fitness programs. Tucson Country Club has 3 PGA/LPGA professionals certified in the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Fitness Program and the same number who are SNAG GOLF certified. Haywood believes this is an unprecedented number and signifies their commitment to player development and growth of the game. Their continued imagination will further lead to the newest developmental programs coming in October 2011. Half of Haywood’s time is dedicated to instructional programs, playing and working on player development programs. The rest of his time is spent on golf course issues, committee responsibilities and merchandising. “Tournament Operations is a large part of my responsibilities; it’s the one area that I have kept control of from the days of being an assistant professional” says Haywood “I love the creativeness of conducting an outstanding event.” The most rewarding aspect of Haywood’s job is knowing what he does has a direct impact on the growth and enjoyment of the game for so many. “The PGA professional has to be more creative than ever” Haywood concludes “At Tucson Country Club, we have a talented group of professionals. Our most challenging aspect is trying to foresee the changes and trends in the game. The game is evolving and we must evolve with it. With the economic challenges of today, we are constantly challenged to ensure our programs and services meet the needs and demands of our membership.”

Promoting The Golf Lifestyle Earning a national reputation as one of the top recruiters for Membership Professionals and providing consulting to clubs and directors nationally on placement and compensation of key membership personnel, Donna Coyne has been instrumental in developing marketing initiatives and team training programs for well over 350 clubs across the country. She has vast experience in the hiring and training of membership marketing personnel in country clubs, city clubs,

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yacht clubs and athletic clubs. She also provides extensive industry experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, sales and communications. In 1995, Donna co-developed the Professional Club Marketing Association, (PCMA) an allied association to the CMAA and PGA, to represent Membership Marketing Professionals in the industry with certification, placement services, educational programs, workshops, seminars and representation throughout the industry. “The sense of pride and desire in joining a private club is still here today, although not as strong with all the obstacles consumers have faced in the last three to five years. There are a variety of reasons that people join clubs, including the sense of belonging, a home away from home, a place where the staff knows you and your likes and dislikes, the feeling of friendship and commonalities with other fellow members,” said Coyne. As the private club business evolves, Coyne commented on the future for golf memberships. “Generally speaking golf memberships have to be appealing to all parties within the family. The need for the club to only provide golf is no longer the primary focus. Consumers of the past acquired multiple memberships at many types of clubs, some providing a minimum variety of privileges or benefits. In today’s consumer, including the golf consumer, the membership has to provide much more than a single benefit. We see this not only in the family representation of membership but the single potential member as well.” The Southwest has a unique membership opportunity compared to other parts of the country. Coyne said, “Many of the memberships in the Southwest were originally driven by second home community developments. With the downside of the economy affecting the real estate market dramatically Clubs have to be more in tuned with marketing or communicating their existence based upon the overall lifestyle of the Club and what the Club provides to its members. The focus on the real estate will hopefully come back but until then the successful club is creating a message regarding the “Lifestyle of Private Club Living", not the, “ownership of a second home.” >>>

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“The best part of my job is observing the enjoyment of a member who is improving and a guest who has had a good time playing the course. They leave with a memory that will stay with them.” Steve Hughes, PGA l Director of Golf - La Paloma CC & Golf Resort Bio: Born in upstate NY, grew up in southern Mississippi, attended Appalachian State University. Served 22 years in the US Air Force. Worked at Randolph Golf Complex 1988, Sun City Vistoso 2000, La Paloma since 2008.

those goals. “If we can make a few steps each year, then our members and resort guests see improvement” Hughes says “Standing still means you are falling behind. Spending what you have in the most impactful way will go a long way toward improving customer satisfaction.” As was the case with both Rich Elias and Michael Haywood, Hughes sees growing the game as the most important job in the golf business today. Hughes believes two things are critical: junior programs and leisure time. “Providing a good base of golf fundamentals for junior golfers is important since they are our future” says Hughes. “With most adults working fifty plus hours per week, there seems to be no time to get in that 5 hour round of golf. I believe many adults would play more golf if they had more free time” he states.

Creating A Golf Destination Golf has been a big part of Steve Hughes life. He played college golf on a scholarship and played on Air Force and international teams while on active duty. For Hughes, becoming a PGA Golf Professional and working in golf seemed natural. Hughes is responsible for the golf operation and health/fitness operation at La Paloma Golf Resort. Primary to that is maintaining the facilities and providing superior customer service levels for which La Paloma is world famous. Ensuring that several hundred members and resort guests are having an enjoyable experience keeps Hughes busy. There are over sixty Troon Associates who work in the golf and fitness center. The resort sector of the golf business is troublesome according to Hughes. The operation is different than a memberowned private club or a public course in that a resort is dependent on hotel guests and members. Hughes explains that since travel has been down for a third year in a row, even if membership stays constant, there is a loss of revenue. “A resort with less convention business and less resort guests is in a tough spot” says Hughes “Many golf

resorts do not allow public play, so that may not be an option.” “My objective in growing the Tucson Golf Resort Business is to market Tucson as a golf destination, similar to Scottsdale or Bandon Dunes.” Hughes says “The objective is to co-op with all of the golf facilities to make Southern Arizona a more attractive destination to golf travelers. We have fantastic courses and resorts; we need to better connect with the visitors.” According to Hughes the PGA Golf Professional is much more a business professional than a playing professional. “If we keep the “business” of golf at the forefront of what we do, we, like any good business professional, will succeed.” Hughes says “The difference is, I have to balance a retail golf shop business, a customer service-hospitality/golf/fitness business, a facilities maintenance business, a marketing and sales business, a human resources business, and a member serviceexercise/swimming/golf league business. Time is critical and organization is essential to success.” Hughes model for success starts with the goals for the year, then a plan to achieve those goals and a budget that supports

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To deal with some of these issues, Hughes has implemented a junior golf program for members and guests and during the summer, golf camps for kids. During the school months, they have afternoon golf clinics. They also offer junior lessons and sponsor events like the Ping Junior Golf Program. “The kids love it” says Hughes “We are looking into a late afternoon ‘play golf for an hour’ program in which golfers play five holes of golf for a small fee.” Hughes learned some time ago that you do not get in the golf business to play a lot of golf. The winter days in the desert are short and is a busy time for the golf business. The summer days are longer so there are more opportunities to play with his members. “The most challenging thing is maintaining that high level of satisfaction for all of our members and guests” says Hughes “Some people are just easier to please, while others, well, that is my job – to turn a bad day into a good day.”

Difficult Decisions It should be recognized that golf course superintendents play a key role in the success of any golf operation. They manage the number one asset, the golf course itself. The crucial aspect in satisfying members and guests alike, as the enjoyment of the game is a direct result of the condition and playability of the golf course. As an owner or operator, course condition is vital to financial success through repeat business and member satisfaction.

Each year courses are pushed to provide 12 months of perfect playing conditions. Between the fall over-seed of winter rye grass to the May transition back to Bermuda grass base we continually stress the grass to perform past its ability. Golf facilities who put their courses at risk by over-seeding every year, provide lush green grass in the winter season, a decision which will eventually catch up to them. The transition this year for a lot of the golf courses was late due to the cooler temperatures in the month of May. For all the local golfers, this summer experienced the full impact of transition on our courses. It has been a struggle this year for numerous courses in Southern Arizona and the Phoenix area due to the extreme cold temperatures we experienced this winter, coupled with the later than normal Bermuda transition due to cooler temperatures in the spring. Unfortunately, Bermuda grass is a warm-season grass and is not suited for extreme cold temperature climates. The extent of damage cannot be seen until the winter over-seeded turf of Poa trivialis on the greens has burned out in the summer. Until the transition is completed the overall damage that occurred (where the Bermuda grass does not grow back) is not known. At some point the golf courses are going to have to really look long and hard and ask themselves is it really worth all the expenses, time and labor to over-seed. The basic premise of over-seeding is so golf courses can charge higher rates for green fees in the winter time, justified by the expense and damage to the golf courses in the transition period. However, general concensus is that golf courses are more and more challenged to obtain those higher rates, and the benefits of over-seeding are now in question. The golf course superintendent from the Golf Club @ Vistoso Jason Pakkala, has over 20 years’ experience in the golf industry. Originally, from upstate New York, he’s been in Arizona for the majority of his professional career, and at Vistoso for over ten years. Pakkala said, “Growing lush greens and landscapes in the desert presents obvious challenges. The volume of fertilizer and water necessary for success have always

“Our labor costs create the largest challenge. There is no short cut or substitute for good, hardworking people.” Jason Pakkala l Golf Course Superintendent - The Golf Club @ Vistoso

been a struggle, but with the economy driving up costs it has forced me to find creative ways to manage the course maintenance budget. However, our labor costs create the largest challenge. There is no short cut or substitute for good, hardworking people.” The keys to Jason’s success are found in his relationships with colleagues and employees at all levels. His calm, positive, and thorough communication with the entire golf operations team has earned him industry-wide respect. Part of his management style is to never ask anyone to do something he wouldn’t do himself – which means staying active in the process and being on site nearly every day.

Varied & Affordable Programs The majority of all golf course facilities will hire a PGA golf professional to operate their facility, and/or as teaching instructors. Teaching the game can be quite rewarding and provides a unique opportunity to learn more about what the guest deems important. Dan Wickman, Director of Golf Instruction for Tucson City Golf shares,

“Being a PGA Golf Professional is an honor, as is my career in a game I love; a gift enjoyed by very few people. I am in the people development business. I gain satisfaction and enjoyment when my students improve. I get to be a part of people’s lives and I get to be a part of the enjoyment of the game. This is so much more than a job. I feel like I share my love for the game and the business of golf with people, and I get paid to do it!” Entry into the golf business for Wickman was quite different than most PGA Golf Professionals, who played junior golf, college golf and dream of being a Golf Professional. Wickman was a swimmer in high school and his first year of college. He played golf for the first time at age 20 and could break 80 by the time he graduated from college. “I loved the game, but I never dreamed I could make a living in golf,” Wickman admits. As a late comer to the golf business, Wickman believes he has a different view of the business and what it takes to succeed. “I have a great job, teaching golf and working with the Tucson City Golf Management Team to design golf >>>

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Dedication over Dollars As an Assistant Golf Professional at Randolph Golf Course, Joe DelVecchio was elected to membership in the PGA of America a couple of years ago. He comes from a family of golfers and his brother is a PGA member.

“Our junior programs and junior instruction programs are developing the golfers and PGA Golf Professionals of tomorrow” Dan Wickman l Director of Golf Instruction - Tucson City Golf

instruction programs to grow the game of golf in Tucson” Wickman says. Like any business owner, Wickman has to perform accounting, payroll, communication, scheduling, reporting and customer service; however the majority of Wickman’s time is spent teaching golf. “I am on the front line of growing the game” Wickman says “At Tucson City Golf we think of ourselves as the first impression of golf for most people in Tucson. When people want to learn the game, many start with us. Our junior programs and junior instruction programs are developing the golfers and PGA Golf Professionals of tomorrow.” Their Beginners Academy is designed to teach the basics of short game, full-swing and course management and get people started playing golf. They offer private lessons, parent/child, women, seniors, small groups and large groups. They also host the University of Arizona golf classes and many junior golf events each year. WIth three lighted driving ranges so they can teach until 9:30 at night, which helps encourage adults who work during the day. Wickman says his job is to design programs to meet the needs of present golfers and to develop future golfers. Since the economy is changing the business, he believes he must change with it. An example of Tucson City Golf adding value to programs and keeping golf affordable is the junior golf card, available for kids up until their 18th

birthday, which allows them to play when space is available on weekdays for only $1.00. “Some golf clubs cater to a select few. Tucson City Golf truly sponsors golf in our community in a big way” Wickman says. As president of the Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA, Wickman’s role in growing the game is also insuring that these types of programs have the support needed to be successful. The Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program conducted by the Southern Chapter PGA annually coordinates 300 juniors golfers in playing golf tournaments

The Assistant Golf Professional plays a vital role in the operation of a golf course. Some of the main duties that DelVecchio takes care of are checking in daily fee golfers, managing merchandise and making daily deposits. Additionally, he sets up tournament events from planning to implementation to completion, runs the golf range program, performs monthly inventories all while taking care of his customer needs. “The training I received as part of what was required to become a PGA member gave me the knowledge to be able to handle every aspect of running a golf facility.” said, DelVecchio. The Assistant Golf Professionals pay structure is typically very challenging at the best. These are talented men and women working and learning the golf business. Knowing there are many other jobs and industries that pay more money, why do they want to

“The pay is not really the main draw. Sure, it would be great to get paid more ... but really, I’m in it because I love the game” Joe DelVecchio l Assistant Golf Professional - Randolph Golf Course

each week during the summer months. The program requires donations and sponsorship funding to keep it affordable for parents and their children. “The PGA is the leader in growing the game of golf.” Wickman says “We are the teachers of golf and mentors for high school, college and apprentice golf professionals.” Wickman recognizes the need for balance in his life. As a golf instructor he averages a six day work week, but he still finds time to spend with his family and work in the community. “Prioritizing and planning is the key, I add important dates in my calendar and work around them.” says Wickman.

be golf professional? DelVecchio said, “For me, the pay is not really the main draw. Sure, it would be great to get paid more but the benefits are great, and you can increase your income by giving lessons. There aren’t many jobs out there that give you the option to increase your pay in any way. Do I think golf professionals are worth more? Absolutely! But really, I’m in it because I love the game. I love what it teaches young kids. I really believe that if you apply in life what you learn in golf, you will be an exceptional person. Play by the rules…call a penalty on yourself…be honest…and treat your >>>

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are all cutting into our high season business levels. Talmage says, “We are working hard to find new ways to attract more players and members, as well as searching for cost savings at every turn. Revenue cures a lot of evil, we all know that. Creative and tailored membership plans are being made available, daily fee structures are changing. Labor and

“The business of golf is changing and has given players a great opportunity. Golf courses are more accessible and affordable.” Jack Talmage l General Manager - Rio Rico Country Club

competitor with respect. What better guidelines could you ask for in life?” Unlike many of his peers in the golf business, the Director of Golf and General Manager at Rio Rico Country Club Jack Talmage is not a PGA golf professional. He came into this business in a roundabout fashion from the hotel business, primarily in sales and marketing in golf resorts. After spending some time in international golf travel and a few years working for Golden Bear and the Nicklaus organization, he was recruited to take on the sales efforts for Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico. Within a short time, he was asked to manage the operations at the Country Club, considered the most important amenity for the resort. “As I can truly say now, I have the best job in the world…people come to the golf course to eat, drink, and play golf; all, I and my team have to do is facilitate that.” As a golf course and country club, Rio Rico is fairly unique. They certainly face the same challenges as other golf courses; declining rounds and revenue, maintaining turf conditions, labor issues, keeping members and guests happy, etc., but their biggest obstacle is location. There are plenty of available and affordable tee times a lot closer to Tucson, though they are less than an hour just south of Tucson and Green Valley. The winter season they draw a lot of Snowbirds from Green Valley and Tucson, but the price of gas, travel time, border issues, and the checkpoint on I-19

maintenance schedules are under constant review. The staff is stepping up the customer service levels (a great cheeseburger makes a bad round of golf not feel too awful), and our greatest asset, the golf course itself has to be maintained as best as possible… that brings people back time and time again. We are fortunate to have an old and traditional Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course and that name alone attracts a lot of passionate golfers.” The business of golf is changing and has given players a great opportunity. Talmage sums it up aptly by stating, “Golf courses are more accessible and affordable, as well as becoming more user friendly. Gone are the days of coupon clipping and calling ten courses before you can find a tee time that works. The introduction of on-line tee time booking has been beneficial for both course operators and players alike; simply scroll through the course list until you find a time and place at the right price, a couple of clicks and you’re confirmed with a tee time. How easy is that?”

Public Awareness The golf industry’s economic impact to Southern Arizona affects each and every one of our residents, whether they play golf or not. Sean Ferris, Executive Director of the Golf Industry Association, Inc. said, “As a whole, golf is one of the key contributors to our state’s economy and to the exceptional lifestyle we enjoy as

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Arizonans. Golf provides nearly 20,000 jobs to local residents, brings millions of visitors to our state annually and significantly contributes to the beauty and value of all our communities." Taking in consideration the time frame of the most-recent Arizona Golf Industry Economic & Environmental Impact Report and adjusting to recent trends, the business of golf has an overall impact of over $3.0 billion on Arizona’s economy. Golf touches our lives in numerous ways directly or indirectly through employment, tourism, enhanced property values, taxes generated from Arizona’s golf industry and most of all the recreational value of playing golf. In addition, many Arizona Golf Courses are leading the way in ecologically responsible greens maintenance, are participants in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary protecting our native wildlife, and are ‘water-smart’. “Golf courses in Arizona are extremely efficient users of the state’s water resources and lead the national golf industry in terms of the techniques and strategies they employ to conserve, shares Ferris. “Our golf courses account for just 2% of Arizona’s annual water consumption and the turf grass produces enough oxygen annually to support over 2.0 million people, helping to improve air quality.”

The Consumer Wins Promoting the game of golf to all ages will continue to be the primary focus for all golf professionals into the future. Educating and communicating with daily fee golfers, private club members and hotel guests will be the key to success as we move forward. There has never been a better time to “Go Golf Arizona.” The local golf industry is adapting to current economic conditions by striving to make golf more fun and affordable, they are creating programs and memberships to include entire families and dedicated professionals are waiting to teach you the love of the game. For avid golfers, this information may only prove to increase their support of local courses -- but for those who may be new to the game, or never played before, these changes taking place in the future of Southern Arizona golf may provide an opportunity to enjoy a sport, and a lifestyle, that may have previously seemed out of reach. l

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Hooters Pro Am The Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA Pro Am Series held the Hooters Pro Am at La Paloma CC along with the Presenting Sponsor Sol Casinos.

Winning Team (L-R) Robert Moreno, Raul Rodriquez, Jason Thorpe and Richard Moreno get congratulations from the Hooters Girls.

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en route to a -6 under par 66 to take the individual low professional honors. Dompier’s play led his amateur team of Don Arp, John Yunck and Dan Racine to a secondplace ﬁnish in the team competition. However, the team of professional Robert Moreno, father Richard, Raul Rodriquez and Jason Thorpe took the team honors shooting -20 under par 124 in the one better ball gross and one better ball net competition.

In a two way tie for second, professional Bob Lowrey shot a bogey free round of -3 under par 69. Don Littrell as well ﬁred a 69 with Robert Moreno and Preston Otte ﬁnishing at -2 under par with a pair of 70’s. Rich Elias from Torres Blancas shot a 1-under par 71. The overall low gross winner was Tyler Clark from La Paloma CC shooting 71. The low net winner was Jerry Leyva with a 69.

Ricki Rarick Adult Junior Championship The Dell Urich golf course hosted the Adult Junior Championship. The twoperson scramble team event consisted of four different divisions. The local golf professionals teamed up with a junior and played against each other, while the 15-18 year-old juniors played in their respective division, juniors 13-14 and 12 and younger competed in their divisions. The team of Desiree Hong and PGA Professional Rick Price, who also teamed up with Jonathan Goswitz, finished tying for first place shooting rounds of -8 under par 62 at the par 70 Dell Urich golf course, finishing two shots ahead of Shireen Singh and professional Mark Polich.

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In the 15-18 year-old division we had Stephania Ochs and partner Tim Damron firing a -7 under 63, winning in a playoff over Tyler Larson and Travis Bailey. Nick Jevas and his father Brian finished third shooting a 64. The team of junior golfer Ryan Larson and smooth swinging Dad, Dennis Larson won by four shots posting an -8 under par 62 in the 13-14 division. There was a tie for second place at -4 under par 66, the teams of Andy Hunter and father Jake, with the veteran amateur player Dan Meyers and his son Chris.

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Trevor Gregoire and father Scott won the 12 & under division with a -5 under par 65. In second place the team of Karsten and Brent Koenig shooting -3 under par 67 and third were Kirsten Garcia and Morgan Messick at 68.

A rare glimpse of baby hummingbirds courtesy of the Rio Rico C.C., an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

2011 PGA Golf Day June 9 was a good day for a round of golf. It was an even better day for five and a half rounds of golf. Brad Engel, Preston Otte and Brad Volker, the golf professionals from Heritage Highlands Golf Club in Marana, teed off at 5:00 a.m. Despite not being completely awake and not being able to see their first tee shot at the crack of dawn, PGA Golf Day 2011 was underway. PGA Golf Day was started by the Southwest Section of the PGA to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Arizona. Golf professionals throughout the Southwest Section have received donations for every hole they play on PGA Golf Day from their friends, family, co-workers and club members. The goal for each golf professional is to play 100 holes of golf in one day and raise $3000. Since its inception, PGA Golf Day has expanded to include five more PGA Sections across the country, with a goal to eventually include all forty-one sections. This is the second year Heritage Highlands has participated in PGA Golf Day. The goal for the trio of professionals was to play each 18 hole round in 2 hours. As the day went on and the temperature rose, the pace of play slowed down slightly. With help and encouragement ranging from spectators to residents delivering snacks and drinks, the threesome was able to complete their marathon golf day thirteen and a half hours later at 6:30 p.m. “If you don’t stop playing and continue your momentum it’s not that difficult to play 100 holes in one day. Once your momentum is broken it’s time to go to sleep,” said Volker in regards to the physical demands of 100 holes of golf. Raising $9000 as a group was the goal for the pros at Heritage Highlands. Currently they stand just short of $6000. Although their 100 holes have already been played, donations can still be made in the name of these three professionals at www.PGA GolfDay.com.

Accenture Match Play Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Golf Pack Still Available World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship tournament officials continue to offer a special ticket package, giving fans the opportunity to play golf on the same course as the world’s best and then attend next year’s event when the Accenture Match Play Championship returns to Southern Arizona February 20-26, 2012. The Golf Pack includes: • Two Good-Any-One-Day tickets to the 2012 Accenture Match Play Championship • One parking pass Good-Any-One-Day to lot T3 for the 2012 Accenture Match Play Championship • Two rounds of golf at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain Prices for the package depend on the golf dates that fans choose. For golf during phase 1 (Aug 1–September 30, 2011) the total package will cost $199 (valued at $250+). For golf during phase 2 (October 1, 2011-January 31, 2012) the total package will cost $249 (valued at $400+). The golf passes allow the purchaser to bring three friends to fill out their foursome for $50 per person during phase 1 or $100 during phase 2. The Accenture Match Play Championship, which is the first of four World Golf Championships of the season, has been played in the Tucson area since 2007 and at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain since 2009. Fans interested in purchasing the Dove Mountain Golf Pack package can do so by visiting www.worldgolfchampionships.com.

Southern Arizona Tee Times HoleIn-One Program (July 16, 2011 cutoﬀ date) SATT provides individuals who make a Hole-in-One with a personalized bag tag and special certiﬁcate to commemorate the achievement. Record a Hole-in-One or view members at www.GoGolfArizona.com. Congratulations to the following new members that have holed out since last issue. Note: All holes are Par 3 unless otherwise noted.

Thom Cope @ The Views GC 07/16/2011 - Club: 7 Iron Hole No. 7 : 156 yards, par 3

Peter Picus Age: 68 @ Skyline CC 06/05/2011 - Club: 8 Iron Hole No. 17 : 134 yards, par 3

Karen Stensrud @ San Ignacio GC 07/15/2011 - Club: 5-hybrid Hole No. 17 : 116 yards, par 3

Frankie Wu, AGE: 14 @ Randolph GC May 31st, 2011 - Club: 5 Iron Hole No. 15, 192 yards, Par 3

Darrell Sowder Age: 54 @ Dell Urich GC 07/08/2011 - Club: 6 Iron Hole No. 5 : 155 yards, par 5

Mark Osugi @ La Paloma CC May 27th, 2011 - Club: 9 Iron Hole No. 8-Hill, 132 yards, Par 3

Herb Day Age: 72 @ Dell Uric GC 06/27/2011 - Club: PW Hole No. 17 : 100 yards, par 3

Terry D. Thure, AGE: 73 @ Dell Urich GC May 27th, 2011 - Club: Driver Hole No. 9, 155 yards, Par 3

Nolen Burchett Age: 31 @ Rio Rico CC 06/20/2011 - Club: 8 Iron Hole No. 12 : 172 yards, par 3

Dick Boss @ The Views GC May 23rd, 2011 - Club: PW Hole No. 3, 113 yards, Par 3

Earl Micklewright Age: 37 @ Silverbell GC 06/18/2011 - Club: 7 Iron Hole No. 6 : 186 yards, par 3

Vince Boit, AGE: 76 @ Mt. Graham GC May 20th, 2011 - Club: #3 hybrid Hole No. 4, 140 yards, Par 3

Ray Bruns @ The Views GC 06/17/2011 - Club: 7 Iron Hole No. 17 : 126 yards, par 3

Hally Hughes @ Rolling Hills GC May 13th, 2011 - Club: #3 Wood Hole No. 2, 121 yards, Par 3

Deborah Budd Age: 67 @ Silverbell GC 06/10/2011 Club: Ping G-15 7 wood Hole No. 12 : 137 yards, par 3

Mike Hoeﬀner @ Tubac Golf Resort May 15th, 2011 - Club: 8 Iron Hole No. Rancho #5, 160 yards, Par 3

Nick Carter @ La Paloma CC 06/09/2011 - Club: 7 Iron Hole No. 8 : 157 yards, par 3

Marcia MacDonald @ San Ignacio GC May 10th, 2011 - Club: 9 Iron Hole No. 15, 133 yards, Par 3

Hank Mickells, Age: 68 @ Dell Urich GC 06/08/2011 - Club: 6 Iron Hole No. 5 : 143 yards, par 3

John Flammang @ San Ignacio GC May 14th, 2011 - Club: PW Hole No. 5, 143 yards, Par 3

Jim Lavelle @ Rio Rico CC 06/07/2011 - Club: PW Hole No. 12 : 124 yards, par 3

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n March, Gerald Goodman was named executive director of the Accenture Match Play Championship. Goodman’s appointment marks a return to the PGA TOUR, as this 20-plus-year veteran of the golf industry began his career with the organization in 1989 as a marketing manager. Most recently, he was tournament director of PGA TOUR events held at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla., area from 1995-2010.

Some readers may not realize how much the tournament gives back to this community. What kind of impact does this Accenture Match Play Championship have on local charities?

The economic impact is over $75 million to Southern Arizona. Gerald Gooman, named executive director of the World Golf ChampionshipsThrough the Accenture Match Play Championship in March 2011. Conquistadores, Southern Arizona Tee professional golf has Times Magazine took some helped raised more than time out to get to know the With the help of the Conquistadores, $22 million for local youth athletic busy Goodman, now that he’s settled we are working to improve the fan programs. At the PGA TOUR, we into his role at the Accenture Match experience with changes like closer have a saying when it comes to charity Play Championship and as a Tucson and easier parking access. The PGA that “Together, anything’s possible.” resident. TOUR is now allowing cell phones, That theme is illustrated perfectly by which will be new for our event in First of all, tell us how the Accenture Match Play 2012, and we’re looking at ways to you’re enjoying the desert Championship, where our great title engage our fans through their mobile summer in your new, sponsor - Accenture, the devices and social media, on site. adopted town? Conquistadores, the PGA TOUR and the entire community support this What’s the number-one My wife and I love it. We are really world-class event and, in turn, benefit selling point of the enjoying exploring the area and kids right here in Southern Arizona. Accenture Match Play experiencing the uniqueness of the Championship? What makes it a desert. Being born and raised a The Accenture Match Play can’t-miss event for fans and Floridian, I will take this kind of heat Championship, which is the first of corporate partners? with no humidity anytime! four World Golf Championships of the season, has been played in the The match-play format is our sport’s The Accenture Match Play equivalent of the NCAA Final Four - a Tucson area since 2007 and at The Championship is already a Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove way to determine the best player in world-class event, one of Mountain since 2009. For more golf at the time. There is a certain the top tournaments on golf ’s global information or to purchase tickets, energy and level of excitement due to calendar. What are your goals for visit ww.worldgolfchampionships.com. the elimination nature of match play. improving or changing the event?

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A Great Time to Golf BY BOB MARIANI General Manager, Sun City Vistoso and The Views Golf Club

his is a fantastic time to be a golfer. Since you’re reading this article, the probability is that you are a golfer and you are already convinced that anytime is a good time to be involved in this fun and addicting game.

So, why is this an unusually great time to partake in this gentlemen’s game? The changing landscape of golf that has come about as a result of a challenging economy and fewer golfers has opened many new opportunities. Not only have green fee prices been reduced in most cases over the past couple of years but merchandise has also been discounted, additional perks are being offered and possibly most exciting is that many private courses are to one degree or another opening to the public.

The transition from private courses to semi-private courses is becoming much more common than in past years. Granted most of the high end or higher end courses are private and will continue to be private. However, the transition from private courses to semi-private courses is becoming much more common than in past years. Although this transition can be a real challenge for golf club management in that both the members and the public have to be accommodated, it can and often is a win-win-win situation for the club operation, the public golfer and the club member. The first win is that golfers who either can’t afford to join a club or who prefer to play a variety of course are now able to play more well maintained courses, usually at a very competitive rate. Many times this affordable golf comes with perks such as free range balls or a combo golf/lunch package at no additional cost. The second win is realized by the club operation in that additional revenue is injected by the new golfers, which is needed by clubs with shrinking memberships.

The more difficult win to realize at times is the benefit that the golf club member derives from the transition to a semipublic course. Members can often look at the introduction of limited public play as an invasion on their club. This thought is understandable. On the other hand, if members are able to get past that reaction and are able to accept additional play on a course that has been under utilized, the members will realize the benefit of an infusion of new revenue that will help keep membership fees as low as possible and help offset operating costs so their course can be maintained in top notch condition while having minimal or no impact on the members’ golf privileges. The concept of a semi-private club can be very beneficial to the golfers who are not members of a club (affordable golf on a well maintained course) and the club member (an infusion of revenue to offset dues). In order for this concept to be successful it is very important for the public golfer to respect the situation that he/she is playing on a membership course and must adhere to the local club rules; the member must welcome these new golfers and treat their guests or golfers from the public sector with respect; and the club staff must treat everyone who plays the course with utmost respect. In other words, if we all get along, we’ll all benefit.

About The

AUTHOR

BOB MARIANI

General Manager, Sun City Vistoso and The Views G.C.

520.825.3110

www.theviewsgolfclub.com

Bob began his professional career managing golf course operations and large scale communities in the San Diego area in 1980. He managed golf courses and communities in Southern and Central CA until moving to Arizona and The Views Golf Club in Oro Valley. His oversight of 7 golf courses ranging from private to semi-private during periods of varying economic conditions has given Bob a wide depth of knowledge and experience in which to deal with the challenges in the golf industry. Mr. Mariani’s background includes a Bachelors Degree from San Diego Sate University and Masters work at National University in San Diego. Bob has also has received several industry certifications and designations including a Professional Community Association Manager designation (PCAM). He and his Wife Polly reside in the beautify Town of Oro Valley.

Also online at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/The-Views-Golf-Club-at-Oro-Valley/157246407627220

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8480 North Continental Links Drive Tucson, AZ 85743

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ExPANDED REVIEW

HISTORIC & LUSH DESERT OASIS So Much More than Just 3 Gorgeous Courses

. . . about the Course BY DENNIS PALMER, PGA Vice President of Golf Operations Tubac Golf Resort & Spa The Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is located 40 miles south of downtown Tucson. Take I 19 south to Chavez Siding Road (Exit 40) go left to the east side frontage road and turn right. Two miles on your left, you will see the Tubac archway entrance to the historic resort. Tubac opened in the fall of 1959. One of the original owners was none other than Bing Crosby. You can stop by the Stables restaurant and see pictures of other Hollywood friends of Bing (John Wayne) who found the time to have dinner and a few drinks in relative obscurity! Robert “Red” Lawrence was the architect who designed the original 18 holes. Two other courses of note he designed are the Desert Forest GC in Carefree Arizona, and the University of New Mexico South Course in Albuquerque. In September of 2006 local Golf Course Architect Ken Kavanaugh added nine more holes, enhancing the original Lawrence design. With 27 holes (Anza, Otero & Rancho) the golfer will find not only a pleasant challenge, but an experience not found anywhere else in Southern Arizona. Towering Cottonwood

trees, thick groves of Mesquite and a flowing Santa Cruz River will lead you to believe that you may not be in the desert. In 1995 many scenes in the movie Tin Cup with Kevin Costner and Rene Russo were filmed at Tubac. The most well known scene you may remember was filmed on the 4th hole of the Rancho course. This was the scene where Costner was caddying for Don Johnson and Don wanted to lay up with a seven iron. Costner said he could make it, and Peter Kostis, Gary McCord, Craig Stadler, and Phil Mickelson began wagering on whether or not he could. He did, and was immediately fired as the caddy. Another scene you may remember can be found as you drive from the frontage road into the resort. This was the scene where Costner and Johnson had a contest as to who could hit a seven iron the farthest. Costner was defeated as Johnson hit his shot down the road and through the archway, losing the pink slip to his Cadillac! With 27 holes, I have two holes which I consider “Signature” holes and they are the before mentioned # 4 Rancho ,a par 5 of 568 yards, and the short but challenging 140 yard 9th hole on the Anza course. An Island green which requires a deft touch! If you are looking for a unique experience a short drive from Tucson we look forward to having you as our guest! See you soon!

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Three perspectives. One course.

TUBAC GOLF RESORT AND SPA One Ave. de Otero Road Tubac, Arizona 85646 Phone: (520) 398.2211 Reservations: (800) 848.7893 http://www.tubacgolfresort.com

Otero/Anza Tees Par

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6435 6005 5428 5428 4848

69.9 68.0 65.2 71.1 68.8

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71.5 69.1 66.1 72.9 69.8

127 121 114 137 121

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71.6 69.3 66.1 72.5 69.7

130 124 116 133 115

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72 72 72 72 72

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72 72 72 72 72

. . . representing the gals

. . . representing the guys

READER REVIEW: By EMILY MASON AND ALEJANDRA LLANEZA COURSES PLAYED: Rancho/Anza

READER REVIEW: By J.C MCABEE, COURSES PLAYED: Rancho/Otero

If you need an escape from the typical desert golf course, Tubac Golf Resort has everything you are looking for and more. Not only will you find a lush landscape of green encompassing the course, but the layout is full of surprises. Hole #1 of the Rancho nine starts with a tee shot over the somewhat daunting Santa Cruz River. After becoming accustomed to the receptive greens, we reached hole #4, the par 5 where the famous scene from the popular movie Tin Cup was filmed. Of course, one of us attempted to reach it in two and found the water.

Just a short 30 minute drive down I-19 lays the historic town of Tubac, home to the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. This resort has not one, but THREE nine hole courses; The Rancho, the Otero, and the Anza. Your eighteen holes can be either the combination of the Anza/Otero courses, the Anza/Rancho courses, or the Rancho/Otero courses. Realistically speaking, it does not

When we reached what they call “The Triangle” we did not know what we were in for. Hole #6 seemed easy before realizing at the end of the hole that it is actually a par 4 (433 yards from the blue tees we played)!

“TO ADD TO THE CHALLENGE, WE REACHED THE PAR 5 HOLE #8 AT 595 YARDS WHICH AFTER LOOKING AT THE HOLE ... NICKNAMED “THE TRAINWRECK”, WE AGAIN DECIDED TO MOVE TO THE WHITES. ” On the par 3 Hole #7 we cheated and played the whites (we would have had to hit the driver to reach the hole at 233 yards). Then to add to the challenge, we reached the par 5 Hole #8 at 595 yards which after looking at the hole and seeing that it was nicknamed “the Trainwreck”, we again decided to move to the whites. After discovering the challenge of the tree center fairway and the enormous water hazard along the entire left side, we were content with our decision. Before moving on to play the Anza nine, we stopped to grab a bite at La Cantina Grill, which we all agreed had the best breakfast burritos around. Anza played a bit easier than Rancho until we reached hole #5, where bunkers fill the fairway and water lines the right side up to the green. Rushing through the final holes to beat the incoming monsoon storm, we reached hole #9, a gorgeous par 3 island green with a gallery of cows in the background. As we finished, a friendly and helpful staff waited to help us to pack up before the storm hit. Great day at Tubac Golf Resort and completely worth the short drive from Tucson!

matter which course combination you play, you will definitely enjoy yourself. With plentiful trees, water hazards, and sand traps, one thing stands out…awesome views no matter where you are standing. On this day I played the Rancho/Otero courses, and on your way to Rancho #1, you cross a cattle guard. I thought how strange that is until I remembered that I am on historic Otero Ranch, one of the largest cattle empires in Arizona history. It is from that 1st Tee that you get a taste of the awesome views that await you. As I stood on the tee box on Rancho #4, a long Par 5; I soon realized why a certain movie was filmed here. Looking down the fairway after my drive, and knowing that I’m no ‘Tin Cup’, I decide to lay up short of the lake. After a brief time out to look for the famous plaque, I moved on to finish the hole. On this particularly humid day, I took several opportunities to cool myself in the shade of the many trees that are plentiful throughout the course. I was never without something cool to drink because the Beverage Cart Professional (aka the ‘cart girl’) comes around quite often. Teri the cart girl (she said she doesn’t mind being called the cart girl) always made sure I had plenty of ice to keep my beverage cool.

ON THE COURSE “KNOWING THAT I PROBABLY COULDN’T OUTRUN THE BULL, I REALLY FOC ON NOT HITTING MY BALL TOWARDS HIS HAREM. ” Moving on to Rancho #6, I see what appears to be rain clouds quickly forming overhead providing a brief respite from the sun while I tee it up. Watch out for the ‘Tubac Triangle’ and the ‘Train wreck’ on Rancho, and remember the cattle guard on Rancho #1? Well, Rancho #9 takes you back over the Santa Cruz River right towards a pasture with several cows and one big bull. Knowing that I probably couldn’t outrun the bull, I really foc on not hitting my ball towards his harem. After clearing the river, and avoiding the bull, I breathe a sigh of relief and finish out the Rancho side of my round. I head back to the golf shop to refresh myself before moving on to the Otero course. The golf shop/cart area has a little casita to grab a quick snack or you can go inside to the dressing rooms/restrooms in needed. After a short trip to Otero #1, you quickly realize how different this course is from the Rancho course. Yes, the fairways and greens are in great shape, but there are beautiful, historic looking homes lining just about every fairway. One thing remains constant though; the awesome views. On #1 it looks like a monsoon is now approaching and I am certain I will be caught in it before I can finish my round. On my way to #2, Teri stops by to see if I need anything before she leaves for the day. As she heads out, she shares that “if it starts to storm, you can find shelter in the restroom on #5”. As I tee it up on #3, sure enough it starts pouring down and thanks to the tip from Teri, I hop in the cart and make a beeline for the restroom. The restrooms, by the way, are very nice, very clean, and all have exterior drinking fountains dispensing cool water. Within 15 minutes I was back on the course and finishing up my round. Although not as challenging as Rancho, the Otero Course was a fun course to play. I especially enjoyed Otero #8 a par three that requires good club selection to avoid missing the green completely, or landing in water. I plan to return and play Anza while taking advantage of the incredible summer rates being offered. These are simply great courses surrounded by an astounding resort offering amenties that entice you for an overnight stay!

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16 p SADDLEBROOKE CC

TUCSON AREA

24 l ARIZONA NATL. GC

9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr. Phone 520.749.3636 Par 71, Yardage 6776

08 l CROOKED TREE GC @

ARTHUR PACK REG. PARK. 9101 N. Thornydale Phone 520.744.3322 Par 72, Yardage: 6887

29 p DAVIS MONTHAN

3965 S. Craycroft Rd. Phone 520.228.3734 Par 72, Yardage 6611

17 l SADDLEBROOKE 21 l LA PALOMA CC

3660 E. Sunrise Dr. Phone 520.299.1500 Par 72, Yardage 7088

15 l MOUNTAIN VIEW GC

38691 S. Mountain View Blvd. Phone 520.818.1100 Par 72, Yardage 6728

600 South Alvernon Way Phone 520.791.4161 Par 70, Yardage 6633

27 l DORADO GC

6601 E. Speedway Blvd. Phone 520.885.6751 Par 62, Yardage 3900

10 l EL CONQUISTADOR GOLF RESORT

10555 N. La Canada Dr. Phone 520.544.1800 Par 71, Yardage 6801 Conquistador Course Par 72, Yardage 6713 Canada Course

NATIONAL GR

2727 W. Club Dr. Phone 520.575.7540 Par 72, Yardage 7262 Catalina Course Par 70, Yardage 6418 Sonoran Course

14 l THE PRESERVE

GC—SADDLEBROOKE

66567 Catalina Hills Dr. Phone 520.825.9022 Par 72, Yardage 6418

19 l PUSCH RIDGE AT

EL CONQUISTADOR

10000 N. Oracle Rd. Phone 520.544.1770 Par 35, Yardage 2788 5910 N. Oracle Rd. Phone 520.887.6161 Par 54, Yardage 2311

16461 S. Houghton Rd. Phone 520.762.5620 Par 72, Yardage 6523

34 l SILVERBELL GC

3600 N. Silverbell Rd. Phone 520.791.5235 Par 72, Yardage 6824

22 p SKYLINE CC

5200 E. St. Andrews Dr. Phone 520.299.0464 Par 71, Yardage 6123

14200 N. Hohokam Village Pl. Phone 520.219.1500 Par 72, Yardage 7307

60 l TUCSON ESTATES GOLF COURSE

2500 S. Western Way Phone 520.883.5566 Par 58, Yardage 2766

8480 N. Continental Links Dr. Phone 520.744.7443 Par 71, Yardage 6300

14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Phone 520.744.2555 Par 72, Yardage 7435 North Course Par 72, Yardage 7315 South Course

11 l GOLF CLUB @ VISTOSO 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr. Phone: 520.797.9900 Par 72, Yardage 6932

06 l HERITAGE HIGHLANDS 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd. Phone 520.579.7000 Par 72, Yardage 6904

39 l HAVEN GC

40 l QUAIL CREEK CC

CASA GRANDE/ELOY

01 l CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL GC

2121 N. Thornton Rd. Casa Grande, AZ Phone 520.836.9216 Par 72, Yardage 6353

23 p VENTANA CANYON

CLUB DOVE MOUNTAIN

6501 Boulder Bridge Pass Phone 520.572.3500 Par 36 Yardage 3894 Saguaro Course Par 36 Yardage 3955 Tortolita Course Par 36 Yardage 3897 Wild Burro Course

28 p ROLLING HILLS GC 8900 E. 29th St. Phone 520.298.2401 Par 63 Yardage 4146

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Phone 520.825.3110 Par 72, Yardage 6715

13939 S. Cleator Arizona City, AZ 85123 Phone 520.466.5327 Par: 72, Yardage: 6742

04 l GRANDE VALLEY GC

1505 South Toltec Rd. Grande Valley, AZ Phone 520.466.7734 Par 72, Yardage 7183

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31 l del LAGO GOLF COURSE

51 l TURQUOISE HILLS

3233 S. Abrego Dr. Phone 520.625.5200 Par 72, Yardage 6978

38 p COUNTRY CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY

2500 S. Circulo de las Lomas Phone 520.625.5090 Par 72, Yardage 6464

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GOLF COURSE

800 E. Country Club Dr. Benson, AZ Phone 520.586.2585 Par 58, Yardage 3004

54 l TURQUOISE VALLEY

1794 W. Newell St. Naco, AZ Phone 520.432.3091 Par 72, Yardage 6778

50 l SAN PEDRO GC

926 N. Madison St. Benson, AZ Phone 520.586.7888 Par 72, Yardage 7313

52 l SHADOW MTN.

1105 Irene St. Sunsites, AZ Phone 520.826.3412 Par 72, Yardage 6632

One Otero Rd. Phone 520.398.2211 Par 71, Yardage 6576

RIO RICO / NOGALES

53 l SIERRA VISTA PUEBLO del SOL CC

2770 St. Andrews Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ Phone 520.378.6444 Par 72, Yardage 7074

58 l DOUGLAS

MUNICIPAL G.C.

1372 E. Fairway Dr. Douglas, AZ Phone 520.417.7339 Par 71, Yardage 6653

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57 l ARIZONA CITY G.C.

11 Mission Royale Pkw. Casa Grande, AZ Phone 520.876.5335 Par 72, Yardage 6700

41 l TORRES BLANCAS GOLF CLUB

4201 S. Camino Del Sol Phone 520.648.3468 Par 71, Yardage 6704

6200 N. Clubhouse Ln. Phone 520.577.4015 Par 72, Yardage 6907Mtn/6819-Cyn

13 p THE VIEWS GOLF CLUB OF ORO VALLEY

03 l MISSION ROYALE GC

14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail, AZ Phone 520.647.1100 Par 72, Yardage 7206

46 l TUBAC GOLF RESORT

56 l RITZ-CARLTON GOLF

26000 Gila Bend Highway Casa Grande, AZ Phone: 1.800.237.4238 Par 72, Yardage 7545

44 l SAN IGNACIO GC

42 p DESERT HILLS GC

300 W. Greenock Dr. Phone 520.297.1121 Par 72, Yardage 6964

05 p THE GALLERY GC

45 l CANOA RANCH GC

5800 S. Camino del Sol Phone 520.393.1966 Par 70, Yardage 6549

77 E. Paseo de Golf Phone 520.625.8831 Par 72, Yardage 6281

GOLF CLUB (Marana)

600 S. Alvernon Way Phone 520.791.4161 Par 72/70 Yardage 6863

1401 W. Calle Urbano Phone 520.648.1880 Par 72, Yardage 6610

2010 N. Quail Crossing Blvd. Phone 520.393.5802 Par 72, Yardage 7005

CANYON CLUB

07 l QUARRY PINES

32 l RANDOLPH GC

43 l CANOA HILLS GC

12 p THE STONE

18 p ORO VALLEY CC

8251 E. Irvington Rd. Phone 520.791.2539 Par 72, Yardage 6567

GREEN VALLEY

110 N. Abrego Dr. Phone 520.625.4281 Par 72, Yardage 6905

3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Phone 520.670.0400 Par 72, Yardage 7008

2950 N. Camino Principal Phone 520.298.6769 Par 72, Yardage 6954

1400 W. Speedway Blvd. Phone 520.791.4229 Par 70, Yardage 6418

30 l FRED ENKE GC

6100 W. Merrill Ranch Pkw. Florence, AZ Phone 520.723.1880 Par 72, Yardage 7282

36 l STARR PASS GC

26 p TUCSON CC

35 l EL RIO MUNICIPAL GC

12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Phone 520.749.4212 Par 72, Yardage 6630

37 l SANTA RITA GC

55 l POSTON BUTTE GC

RESORT GC

20 l QUAIL CANYON GC

25 l FORTY-NINER CC

RANCH GC

30556 S. Robson Cir. Phone 520.818.6403 Par 72, Yardage 6875

187 Kino Springs Dr. Nogales, AZ Phone 520.287.8701 Par 71, Yardage 6500

02 l FRANCISCO GRANDE

09 l OMNI TUCSON 33 l DELL URICH GC

49 l KINO SPRINGS GC

64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Phone 520.825.2505 Par 72, Yardage 6494

47 l RIO RICO CC

1069 Camino Caralampi Rio Rico, AZ Phone 1.800.288.4746 Par 72, Yardage 7119

59 l MT. GRAHAM GOLF COURSE

4000 Golf Course Rd. Safford, AZ Phone 520.348.3140 Par 72, Yardage 6573

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ON THE COURSE

TUBAC GOLF RESORT & SPA:

‘Just The Right Touch’ of Luxury, Comfort, Amenities and Pricing ... Even Without The Golf!

By JACQUELINE MCABEE As the Publisher of Southern Arizona Tee Times, many people are quite surprised to learn that I am not a frequent golfer. Sure, I have played a round or two -- but as with many people these days, my work schedule leans toward the hectic side, and the luxury of doing anything ‘fun’ simply gets pushed aside. So, when the opportunity finally presents itself for a brief get-a-way, I cherish every moment and am quite particular about the facilities, staff, accommodations and overall value. My husand will tell you that I am a tough nut to crack, and never quite satisfied with any choice we make for a brief respit. So, I simply had to share with our readers the honest-to-goodness truly enjoyable experience we had during a brief overnight stay at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa (and no, we didn’t even have time for golf). For those of you not familiar with the three 9 hole courses (Anza / Ortero / Rancho) at Tubac, we have also provided a course review on pg 24. But, for those of you that simply desire an affordable, luxurious and delightful escape, read on!

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa oﬀers something for everyone with a Spa, Salon, Fitness Center, Stables Restaurant, Bar, Historic Mission Chapel (Weddings Packages Available), Gift Shop (serving Blue Bell Ice Cream), Golf, Tennis & more. Summer/Fall Specials are available at

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This resort offers much more than just excellent golf. Tubac offers that ‘special touch’ that is simply necessary when you travel. Check-in is brief but thoughtful. A map of the property is provided, and in this case, required. The property offers numerous amenities mostly centered around the fountain courtyard including the Spa, a salon, fitness center, gift shop

and the Stables restaurant. The accommodations are versatile based upon your needs; a hacienda (650 sf), casita (800 sf) or a cozy posada (350 s.f.), which are thoughtfully placed throughout the property at sizeable distances from one another. Once you park your car and walk a few feet through the perfectly manicured lawns, you’ll immediately realize that you’re someplace special. Our hacienda was well appointed with a very comfortable King sized bed, large bathroom with walk-in shower and a large jetted tub. Beautifully decorated in Southwest decor with Spanish tiled floors, spacious sitting area and private patio, I immediately felt at home and relaxed on the patio through the afternoon. For dinner we enjoyed the cooler temperatures and walked to the Stables restaurant. Our server was delightful, offering meal suggestions and explaining the evening special. After making sure we had everything we needed, she left us to enjoy an excellent view of the mountains and a meal that was absolutely perfect, with every bite a lovely surprise -- plus, portions were ample and the service was four-star. Tubac Golf Resort & Spa offers that unique ‘something’ that says “you’re in Southern Arizona so go ahead and kick off your shoes, and we’ll still treat you like royalty”. I was amazed at the value, spoiled by the service and truly hated to leave. With such a special place located so close to home, I know I will make the time to return, but next time I will definately stay a little longer and leave enough time for golf!

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ON THE COURSE Course Review

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BY JACK TALMAGE When you live in the desert and play golf you are going to have to play “desert”, or call it target style, golf courses. This kind of golf is unique to those of us lucky enough to call Arizona home and we should relish in that fact. Starr Pass is truly the definition of desert golf on many levels; fairways are like strips of Astroturf on the desert floor and are surrounded by ball eating cacti of every variety, dry washes and canyons have to be carried, the occasional wildlife encounter is there to be enjoyed, and the peace and quiet around you is almost deafening at times.

The first two holes are relatively easy par 4’s, good warm up for what follows ... Rattler 3 & 5. Situated just west of downtown Tucson, up behind “A” mountain, Starr Pass is close to everywhere and very easy to get to. The now 27 hole layout (9 holes were recently added) had played host to the PGA TOUR from 1987 to 1996. Who doesn’t remember Phil Mickelson’s victory in 1991 as an amateur Sundevil? While the TOUR may have moved on, the golf course remains and is still as challenging and beautifully manicured as when the pro’s played here. In fact, Starr Pass is home for many local tournaments and events; not only is the course set up for competitive golf, but the clubhouse is ideal for banquets and awards ceremonies…and offers covered parking, great for individual summer golf as well as tournaments… how cool is that! On the day my companions and I played, the pro set us up to play the original 18 hole layout. Now I know why Starr Pass was rated by the PGA as one of the toughest tracks on tour. The first two holes are relatively easy par 4’s, good warm up for what follows. The third and fifth holes of the Rattler nine, both par fives, were ranked among the most

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difficult on tour by the PGA and for good reason. Leave your approach shot short on either hole and you are looking for a lost ball and whatever score you can salvage. Turning to the back nine, now called the Coyote, brings you to some of the best holes in So. AZ. The fiddle shaped #3 is a par 5 that requires some mathematics for each shot to get you into the fat parts of the fairway and avoid the narrow necks in-between, great design feature. Starr Pass gets its name from #6 on Coyote, a relatively short par 4 that

plays over the actual pass by pioneers trying to make their way through the rugged wilderness of the Tucson Mountains. Too long and wayward off the tee and you are ricocheting off the walls of the pass, too long on the approach to a shallow green and you are scrambling to save par from well below the green. The finishing hole plays right up to the clubhouse With the addition of the Marriott Resort, Starr Pass is the real deal in Southern Arizona golf. A true golf destination for locals seeking a weekend golf getaway and a haven for winter visitors who want a desert golf experience. Lucky us, we get to play Starr Pass whenever we want. 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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In search of

Perfect BY STEVE HUGHES, PGA Director of Club Operations, La Paloma Country Club

Golf is not a game of perfection, yet almost everyone who plays the game seeks it. Be it Tiger Woods, or Luke Donald; almost all Tour professionals have a teaching companion. Someone they work with continuously. They are in search of the perfect swing, which will produce perfect results, time after time. I see my members, working on their game constantly, trying to find that one “tip” that will make them perfect. Trying to emulate what they have been told/taught is the perfect swing; and failing miserably, so much to their dismay. They spend hundreds of dollars on lessons and clubs and if really lucky, find a little relief. Perfection is not achievable! Sorry to tell you that. When asked prior a PGA Tour event in the 50’s, Sam Snead (almost a perfect swing) was asked about what he worked on before the event, his reply, “tempo, if the ball fades I will play a fade, if it draws, I will play a draw, don’t have time to change things right now.” What a comment from someone with a perfect swing. No one tries to copy Lee Trevino, a 6 time major champion, or Arnold Palmer, 7 times, Jim Furyk, 1 major. But people will copy Luke Donald, 0 majors, Stuart Appleby, 0 majors, Tom Weiskopf, 1 major, and Rory McIlroy, 1 major. We search for perfection in “their” swing not our own. We are all better to practice what we can do, to perfection, rather than what Tom Watson can do. In the mid 70’s Bruce Leitzke asked his coach, “what do I need to do to draw the ball?” His coach replied, what did you just shoot, “67”, then why do you want to hit a draw? Bruce never changed his swing and went on to win many times. Do you want to play better? Find a coach (instructor) who will help you do what you do best, and make that perfect. Bubba Watson hooks or slices the ball as much as 50 yards, yet he is a top player, should he change his swing? Learn to master what you do, not Tiger, only then will “your” swing repeat itself time after time, in all conditions. Just ask Moe Norman, ugly but perfect. Steve Hughes is the Director of Country Club Operations for La Paloma Country Club, 3660 E. Sunrise Drive in Tucson, AZ. A PGA Member since 2005 Steve was recognized in 2007 & 2008 as the SWSSCPGA Senior Player of the Year, 2008 Senior Chapter Champion and as the 2008 Professional of the Year. To contact Steve, or the La Paloma Golf Shop, call 520.299.1500 or visit www.lapalomacc.com

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When you wake up in the morning do you know if today will be the best day or worst day of your life? Is it really true that you can roll out of the wrong side of the bed? When things are going your way, doesn’t it feel like nothing can stop you? Trust me, I’m not trying to become the next Dr. Phil with this article. Instead I’m addressing how our minds can alter our entire golf game, the same way it affects our daily life. We have all had the ‘rough morning’ on a day we planned to play golf. While we drive to the golf course it seems as if every light is turning red just before we get to the intersection. When we check in at the golf shop there is a line of customers and we are running late to the first tee. The group in front of us seems to take 30 minutes to play the first hole. At this point you should just put your clubs back in your car and head back to work for the day. Sad thought isn’t it?? We did not even hit our first tee shot and it is clear that any bird chirping or noise that we hear from 300 yards away will be the excuse for the next bad swing we are about to make.

Many business deals take place on the golf course, and for good reason. Golf exposes everyone for who they really are.

Golf is an individual sport in which success depends on your actions alone. The mental strength it takes to play golf is what will allow you to play like the best player in the world or shoot the worst round in months due to your lack of focus. I once heard a quote that read: Your attitude creates your golf game; your golf game does not create your attitude. If you show up on the first tee worried about whether or not to prepare for a hook or a slice -- or you are afraid of topping the ball -- or you’re thinking about how many times you have hit a bad tee shot on #7 while you are teeing off #6, you are mentally defeated.

It may sound cliché to say a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day in the office, but it’s 100% true. Many business deals take place on a golf course and for good reason. Golf exposes everyone for who they really are. Are you honest? Are you giving? How do you handle pressure? How do you handle success? How do you handle failure? All of your personal traits will show up, good or bad, during each round of golf. When you go to the course for your next round try to forget about work, home life, and anything else that will get in the way of creating the best round you have ever played. Focus on the reasons why you started playing golf -- such as the smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of birds in the trees, and the dream that every swing could turn into the best shot you have ever hit. Donn Hess, General Manager and Director of Instruction at Quarry Pines Golf Club. I have been an instructor for 17 years working with all levels of golfers working in Pennsylvania and Florida before moving to Arizona

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HIT HOLD and

BY RYAN ECKROAT, PGA

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In all short game shots, there are two schools of thought, for the most part, on how to properly release the clubhead and create impact. One is what I call the “Hit and Hold” method whereby when viewed from the face-on angle, the player keeps a very firm left wrist so that the hands remain vertically over or ahead of the club head. This is a useful method for someone who collapses the angle of their leading wrist before impact and thereby scoops the ball. Players with this fault will occasionally hit shots very heavy behind the ball but most of their misses will result in low, thin shots with the ball racing across the green.

I prefer the “Swing and Let Go” method because it so closely resembles my full swing. While I do want my hands ahead of the clubhead leading into impact, as we all do, I prefer to let the clubhead pass ahead of my hands right after impact, while my hands continue to swing around me. By allowing the clubhead to pass ahead of my hands, it lets me keep my hands and arms more relaxed and free of tension, a key for feel and touch. It also encourages having my hands and clubhead to be more vertically in line with one another. This allows the sole of the club to slide along the ground instead of the leading edge digging in. This is key because it creates a more consistent trajectory and spin rate even if I catch it a little thin or a little heavy. This is like knowing the distance of each of your irons with a full swing, it allows you to pick shots correctly so you can be more aggressive and get the ball closer to the hole. There are some cyclical benefits here too as having consistent trajectory and spin also helps your feel and touch in gauging distance.

The second method is where, again viewed from the face-on angle, the player does allow the clubhead to pass ahead of the hands after impact. I call this “Swing and Let Go” and it is a useful method for those that have gone too far with the “Hit and Hold” method which can induce the dreaded “chili-dipped” shot or low skidding shots with unpredictable backspin. First let me say this, both methods can be technically correct and effective. If your shots from 60 yards and in are performing exactly the way you want them to, then whatever you’re doing is right for you and you shouldn’t change a thing. If you are struggling though, I believe this method can be effectively by anyone.

As I said, both methods can be very effective, it’s up to you to see which one works best for you.

About The

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RYAN ECKROAT, PGA

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Ryan is the General Manager at Poston Butte Golf Club at Anthem Merrill Ranch in Florence, Arizona. As a PGA Member and 9year veteran with Troon Golf, Ryan has managed multiple facilities in Arizona and Colorado. Ryan began his career with Troon Golf at Legend Trail Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ. He then moved to Colorado to open Vista Ridge Golf Club, a master-planned community just north of Denver. Ryan returned to Scottsdale after being named the Head Golf Professional at The Westin Kierland Resort, Spa & Villas where he served for 3 and a half years before joining the Troon Golf team at Poston Butte Golf Club in 2008.

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4 KEYS to a better address position with your irons BY MARK OSWALD, PGA General Manager, Oro Valley Country Club

Copy Ronnie Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address position with the short iron to improve your iron play. Head behind ball. The blue box in the picture shows the proper position of your head at address. Your head begins behind the ball and remains behind the ball until after impact. Your head will only move ahead of the ball after impact when your right shoulder will push your head up into the finish position.

Ball positioned slightly ahead of center. The red line shows the proper position for the ball with short irons, slightly ahead of center. Longer irons and fairway metals will be positioned further up your stance, closer to the right heel. The Driver will be positioned off the heel.

Left hand ahead of ball at address. The yellow line shows your left hand ahead of the ball. This line also shows the proper connection between the left shoulder, left arm and hand position. Notice they are all connected in a straight line pointing to the ball position.

Right shoulder lower than left shoulder. With the proper tilt in your body and your head positioned behind the ball, the right shoulder will naturally align lower than the left shoulder. Consistency in your address will improve your consistency at impact, improve solidness of contact and lower your score. Practice these address positions until they become natural to your set up.

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Oro Valley Country Club - General Manager

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From 3 LPGA Legends That Can Change Your Game BY MARYANN SOUTER They are three of the most highly skilled players among the ranks of professional women golfers and hold the added title of Solheim Cup Team Captain. Who couldn’t use a few tips from some golf greats? The following tips are ones these Champions believe can make a difference in your game!

winner of 13 LPGA tournaments. She retired in 2006 and currently plays on the Legends Tour.

Rosie Jones giving instruction

Before The Game: Betsy King won 34 LPGA Tour titles and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1995. Betsy played on the Solheim Cup team five times and was Captain in 2007 when the U.S. beat Europe in Sweden. She regards a regular warm-up routine as key to her success. Warm-Up for a Round of Golf: Begin by putting - hitting 3 and 4 footers, then mid range. Finish with longer putts to get a feel for the speed of the greens. Spend 15 minutes on putting,

15 on chipping and sand play and 30 on the range, starting with shorter irons (usually pw, 8, 6, and 4), then fairway woods and finishing with the driver. If time is an issue, shorten the time spent on each part of your game equally.

At The Tee: Kathy Whitworth was the U.S. Team Captain at the Inaugural Solheim Cup Match in 1990 and again in 1992. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975 and to this day holds the record for the most LPGA tour wins at 88. Her recommendation is short but powerful. Take Dead Aim: Always check your clubface to be sure it is square to your line of target. This will be of substantial help in aiming. And always "take dead aim"!!!

On The Fairway: Rosie Jones giving golf lessons

Rosie Jones is the U.S. Team Captain for the 2011 Solheim Cup to be played in September in Ireland. Rosie is a seven-time Solheim Cup player and

Bump and Run: Club selection is Key: If you have less fringe to carry and several yards to the hole, choose a 9, 8 or 7 iron. If you have more fringe and less green, select a pitching, sand or lob wedge. The position of your hands at address will remain the same throughout the entire motion. Create a pendulum action with your shoulders and arms with no wrist break. Use a short rhythmic swing to bump the ball onto the green and let the ball roll to the hole. Marvol Barnard, LPGA/PGA Teaching Professional at The Haven in Green Valley (520- 625-4281), and 2011 LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals Central Section President, added that their insights are vital to improving your game. “These women are golf greats and they know the game. Their tips are a peek at the skills and processes they to help them become such outstanding players on the LPGA Tour.” Marvol is one of our exceptional LPGA teaching pros in southern Arizona and works with the AWGA to promote women’s golf. Go to www.awga.org , click on “Related Links,” choose LPGA and locate a Teaching Pro in your area.

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“I just ran over my ball” BY RICK PRICE, PGA During a recent Pro Series tournament event for the Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort, one of the golf professionals accidentally ran over his golf ball in the cart. What is the ruling? Without jumping to an immediate conclusion, there are some facts that need to be determined. The first question is always to make sure you know the form of play (Match Play or Stroke Play). Next would be to find out who was involved, where the incident occurred, the player’s intentions and subsequent events that followed.

discover that under Rule 18-2 “The player or his equipment causes the ball to move it must be replaced and the player incurs a penalty of one stroke under the general rule.” The Rules of Golf are much easier to understand and navigate through by knowing the definitions. The definition

another ball (Rules 24-2 and 25-1). It states clearly that the player must replace the ball under Rule 18-2. He did properly replace the ball, but what if he had dropped the ball? That brings a whole different rule into effect. By dropping instead of placing and then playing the ball without correcting the mistake, Rule 20-6 would apply, “Lifting ball incorrectly substituted, dropped or placed. If a competitor makes a stroke from a wrong place he incurs a penalty of two strokes.”

“The player or his equipment causes the ball to move it must be replaced and the player incurs a penalty of one stroke under the general rule.”

So we know it was a stroke play event. We found out that the player ran over his ball in his golf cart while the ball was lying through the green. His intentions were to replace the ball as near as possible to its original position. He replaced the ball notifying his marker and reporting it to the committee at the completion of play. Based on all the facts you can now proceed to figure out what the consequences of his actions were. You’ll

for equipment clearly states that a golf cart, whether or not motorized is the players equipment. The other concern would be was the player required to place the ball or drop it under the rule. Here are some key words in the rules you need to look carefully for, may-optional, shouldrecommendation, must-instruction (and penalty if not carried out), a ball-you may substitute another ball (Rules 26, 27 & 28), the ball-you may not substitute

At the completion of play, the competitor and marker reported the ruling to the committee. After all facts were clear the player received a one stroke penalty under Rule 18-2. So remember always report any rule questions to the committee and if no Rule's official is available on the course you can always use Rule 3-3 Doubt as to Procedure in stroke play format and play two balls.

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k c i r a R i k c Ri TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

Chris Meyers BY RICK PRICE, PGA The Ricki Rarick Junior Golf program concluded with its annual Tournament of Champions sponsored by the Tucson Conquistadors. This year’s event was hosted by El Rio golf course for the juniors 12 and under and the 13 to 18 year olds played the opening round at the RitzCarlton, and the final round was contested at The Gallery Golf Club. The Tournament of Champions consists of the top eight players invited from each division for their overall point standings during the summer tournament events to be eligible to compete in the Championship.

In the Boys Championship division, Jack Otis defeated Kevin Goldstein with a birdie on the first hole of the playoff to claim the title to the Championship. Otis shot rounds of 74-74=148 while Goldstein posted 7375=148. Last year’s champion Tyler Cooper finished third shooting 7674=150. The overall point’s leader of the division was Jonathan Goswitz. In the Girls Championship division Desiree Hong defended her title scoring 82-78=160 for a three

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YOUTHLINK stroke victory. Tess Terry finished as runner up again this year with an 85 -78=163. One stroke back was Kennedie Montoya in third place 8282=164. Eric Barna led the Boys 15-18 division shooting 79-74=153, while Gabriel Ortega finished a distant second shooting 83-76=159 and Ryan Hincha placing third at 164. Chris Meyers competing in the 13-14 A division turned in scores of 79-84=163 to win by two shots over Gavin Cohen 83-82=165. Briggs Duce and Bobby Padilla tied for third. The Boys in the 13-14 B division champion Jacob Giacoma over took first leader Jason Ochs shooting 81 in the final round for a total of 166 while Jason finished second at 173 and third place went to Jacob Barnes with a 176 total.

Jack Otis Desiree Hong

At El Rio golf course the Girl’s 10-14 A division Hannah Leitner won by two shots over Halley Hughe, and Sara Sawyer finished third, while in the B Division Quinn, Reilly defeated Ellie Leitner in a playoff for 1st place, and Hannah Reilly came in third just one shot back. The Boy’s 11-12 A Division was highly contested with Trevor Hecht firing a 75 to win by one stroke. We had a three-way tie for second and Trevor Gregoire birdied the first extra hole to finish second. Lance Picton edged out Chandler Garica for third. The B division had Richard Nabahe winning while Cory Buechler finished second and Preston Flack in third place. The Boys 9-10 Martin Ryan was the winner over Jacob Goode. The playoff for the Boys 8 division found Diego Guerrero winning over Albert Quihuis after both shooting 50 on the front nine. Alexandra Quihuis shot an impressive 30 for six holes to beat Serenity Guerrero in the Girl’s 10 and under division. The boys and girls 6-7 three-hole winner was Sam Rojo. The Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA conducts the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf program and would like to thank all the parents and juniors for their participation, and a special thank you to all the sponsors, golf courses and volunteers for their continued support. Southern Arizona Tee Times Magazine

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The First Tee Of Tucson Needs Good People To Help Great Kids.

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Become a volunteer coach at The First Tee in Tucson or Green Valley.

hether you’re a golfer or not, the First Tee of Tucson would like to invite you to join their team of professionals, volunteer coaches and mentors dedicated to promoting character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. The First Tee of Tucson combines golf clinics with Life Skills instruction for area youth ages 5-17. Three, nine-week sessions are available during the school year and special camps are available during the summer months. The mission of the First Tee of Tucson is 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 program is based on The First Tee Nine Core Values—honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. Tom Tuttle, a volunteer coach in the recently formed Green Valley program shares, “We look forward to seeing young

people here, learning the game of golf and relating the game to skills and values they can use in everyday life.” As a Tucson Police sergeant, Chris

commitment for volunteers. The process begins with an interview with their directors; a background clearance; and completion of a three-hour orientation/ training session.

“I love golf and the way the game is played. I love these kids; and this is a great opportunity to pass on some of the life skills they’ll need as they grow into adults. At the same time, I am reaffirming my own life skills and values.” John Gilley, volunteer, Tucson.

Wildblood sees many kids in tough situations. After learning about The FIrst Tee program at a golf tournament, realized that by volunteering he “had an opportunity to help these kids learn life skills through athletic skills. To see a child progress and develop, and gain confidence in just a few weeks…it’s really neat.” Sergeant Wildblood now volunteers at the First Tee of Tucson El Rio facility, in Tucson.

Potential volunteers should contact The First Tee of Tucson now to welcome young members to the next nine-week program beginning in September. Programs will be held at the Trini AlvarezEl Rio Golf Course, 1400 E. Speedway in Tucson, and the Country Club of Green Valley, 77 E Paseo de Golf. Call (520) 628-1555 for dates and more information, or visit their website at www.thefirstteetucson.org.

Just three hours, one day a week, over a nine-week period is the minimum

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DINING

METROPOLITAN GRILL America’s Kitchen Has Been Remodeled and Revitalized

he newly updated Metropolitan Grill  America’s Kitchen is a great family friendly restaurant on Tucson’s northwest side. Voted by readers of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine 2011 for Best American, Best Grill, and Best Family Dining, Metropolitan Grill is the perfect place for any outing.

Work of local artists can be seen in the main entrance, the bar and (inset) at the creative American Flag display at Metropolitan Grill,

Local Tucson artists put their talents to work throughout the restaurant. From the entrance, to the mural in the bar, to the American Flag creatively concocted from broken dishes, these local artists cleverly brought the America’s Kitchen theme to life. There is also a display kitchen, complete with a wood fired pizza oven and an open rotisserie, where you can watch the chefs expertly prepare your lunch or dinner.

Spacious booths make Americas Kitchen the perfect place for a family outing. Display kitchen with wood fired pizza can be seen from all angles.

The extensive menu specializes in local products. Menu items include Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers & Sandwiches, an array of Salads, Sustainable Seafood, USDA Premium Aged Beef, and longtime favorites such as; Thai Chicken Pasta, Sautéed Liver & Onions and Chicken Chardonnay. If you have special dietary needs, a special Gluten Free menu is offered and Vegetarian & Vegan selections are available. Entrée pricing starts at just $5.95 and all Snacks and Desserts are under $4. A great children’s menu is also available for just $4.95. At Metropolitan Grill, happy hour is offered in the bar from 3pm to 7pm, every day! There is a huge assortment of Micro Brewery beers available and you can enjoy your favorite golf event on their four floating 50” HDTV’s. Locally owned and operated!

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Rock On’ at Casino del Sol’s AVA Tucson’s Only Outdoor Concert Venue

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe had a vision to create the most unique entertainment destination in the state; a place where everyone could see top entertainers at a fraction of the cost of most concert venues in larger cities. In October 2001, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe transformed that dream into reality and AVA at Casino Del Sol was born, a beautiful open-air venue with 1,779 reserved seats and more than 2,700 lawn seats, offering a truly intimate setting for concertgoers. The large stage lets guests feel as if they can reach out and touch the stars in the sky, as well as on stage, making AVA Amphitheater a premier entertainment destination in southern Arizona. Visit www.casinodelsol.com for full concert & event schedule through fall.

Ramon Ayala with special guests Voz de Mando and Fidel Rueda

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The “King Of the Accordion” and 4 time Grammy winner, Ayala has recorded over 100 albums. He has deﬁned most of early and modern Norteño and Tejano music with his distinctive accordion style and lyrics. Though he added electric guitars and drums to his music, it retains a traditional northern ranchera style.

Train is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1994. Train, achieved mainstream success with their debut album, which was released in 1998 with the hit “Meet Virginia”. Their second album, Drops of Jupiter (2001), brought the band massive popularity. The lead single from the album, “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)”, was an international hit and won two Grammy Awards in 2002. The album was certified double platinum in the United States and Canada and remains the band’s best-selling album to date. Their third studio album, My Private Nation, released in 2003, continued the band’s success, and was certified platinum in the United States with the hit “Calling All Angels”. Returning in late 2009 with their returning-to-roots record Save Me, San Francisco, Train has more than regained their former success with three of their singles off the album — international hit “Hey, Soul Sister”, “If It’s Love” and “Marry Me.” The band’s success continues to grow.

Vince Neil AUGUST 28, 2011 TICKETS: $20-$40 through avaconcerts.com Rocker Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe fame comes here with his year-old album "Tattoos & Tequila," his ﬁrst solo album in seven years. The album is a soundtrack to Neil's book "Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen." Each song on the album corresponds with a chapter in the book, which might be a ﬁrst for rock music - the marriage of reading and rock.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 TICKETS: $50-$150 through avaconcerts.com Nicknamed as “El Potrillo” (The Colt) by the media and his fans, Alejandro Fernandez has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. As the son of the ranchera singer Vicente Fernández, he originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as mariachi and ranchera. However, his more recent work has foc on mainstream pop music.

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Santana rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band’s sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin and African rhythms featuring percussion instruments such as timbales and congas not generally heard in rock music. Santana continued to work in these forms over the following decades. He experienced a resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1990s. Rolling Stone Magazine named Santana number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003. He has won 10 Grammy Awards and 3 Latin Grammy Awards.

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Antigua Women’s Golf Apparel Preview for Spring 2012 “Antigua has always wanted to appeal to the average female golf customer. Our last few collections have been extremely successful in that sense, so why would we want to mess with success?” says Danielle Dellios, Antigua’s Women’s Senior Designer. “…by offering an updated color assortment & fresh looking styling we can continue to be current without going overboard”. Antigua’s Women’s 2012 collection features a brighter more playful approach to performance clothing. The color palette has been expanded with a total of six hues ranging from rich jewel tones to soft brights. Color names such as ‘honeysuckle’, ‘tide’ and ‘lilac’ bring about connotations of relaxed summer days while the softer bright colors make any woman feel instantly feminine and comfortable. “The richer shades are perfect for fall,” says Dellios, “…yet have been strategically merchandised to coordinate with any of the other brighter colored pieces to be worn any time of year, on and off the course.” Antigua’s already well-established DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE fabrications are featured in several styles. Sleeveless styles ‘Capture’ and ‘Lyric’ are excellent examples of the super- lightweight jacquard texture & pat-

Antigua’s new Spring Collection features short sleeve Polo styles along with an expanded color palette oﬀering six hues ranging from rich jewel tones to soft brights. Shown below L-R, Top to Bottom: Spring Styles ‘Vibe’, ‘Jazz’, ‘Capture’ and ‘Vivacious’

cluding a short sleeve, sleeveless and long-sleeved polo) the new fashion shades are now also part of Antigua’s instock essential product offering. Headquartered in Peoria, Ariz., The Antigua Group, through its license sports division, holds license agreements with Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB), National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association

These uniquely developed fabrics are not sheer and wick moisture quickly away from the body to allow for superior cooling functions. terned fabrics Antigua has to offer in the DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE category. These uniquely developed fabrics are not sheer and wick moisture quickly away from the body to allow for superior cooling functions. Shortsleeve polo styles ‘Vibe’, ‘Fit’ and ‘Adore’ also utilize DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE fabrications and each style features a subtly feminine styling detail. Based on previous success with the DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE micro-flat pique fabric for the women’s Exceed polo group (in-

(NBA), along with numerous American universities and colleges for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, headwear and outerwear. Antigua additionally designs, produces and supplies product for corporate America and specialty retail managed under its corporate division. Its golf division also holds license agreements with the PGA TOUR, LPGA and the PGA of America.

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In 2011 private contributions resulted in improvements to the Grijalva Skate Park, resurfacing of the Himmel Park tennis courts and the upcoming installation of shade structures at Gollob and Limberlost Parks. The Tucson Parks Foundation has committed to a comprehensive program to retrofit existing playground equipment at our parks and recreation centers with shades structures. The Tucson Parks Foundation also invites individuals and neighborhood associations to partner with us on special targeted projects in local parks. The Tucson Parks Foundation would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the 2011 Million Dollar Hole-In One Contest. This year’s successful event will help 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 Tucson Parks Foundation is already planning for another successful event in the spring of 2012 and we invite business and individuals to partner with us to make this annual event an even greater success. The Tucson Parks Foundation is located at the Randolph Golf Complex at 600 S. Randolph Way, Tucson AZ 85711. They can be reached at (520) 393-8420, tucsonparksfoundation.org, or by email at tucsonparksfoundation@yahoo.com.

AMATEUR SPOTlIGHT Jeannie lallensack

Pat Geare

Jeannie Lallensack fell in love with the game of golf at age 5 and that love continues today. Jeannie’s Mom and Dad had her at a later age and they were golf enthusiasts who wanted her involved. Her Dad sawed off a seven iron and that is all she for a couple of years in Rhinelander, WI to learn the game of golf. Jeannie and her parents were fortunate enough to play at a private, nine hole course surrounded by water. By the time she got to high school, Jeannie played with the boys because there was no girls’ team. So many women golfers out there understand the game of golf was not an open door for the junior girls in the late 1950s like it is today. Sure Jeannie was good golfer during high school and sure she “tried out” for and made the golf team at Wisconsin State University in Oshkosh where she went to college, but there were no big scholarships and Jeannie (far left) on the endorsement deals course with friends like the girls have today. Jeannie says she was born ten years too soon!

Pat Geare is a rare breed, a native of Tucson, Arizona! Pat learned to

Jeannie is a top notch Amateur who has competed in USGA events like the US Amateur, the Mid-Amateur and most recently the US Senior Amateur where in 2010 she made it to Match Play. Over the years, Jeannie played in invitationals, played against Mom in her club championship and played whenever she could pick up a game on the weekend. Jeannie worked for 30 years and finally made it to Tucson with her husband, John to retire a few years ago. John may not have loved the game as much as Jeannie but she is bringing him around. They have settled at Omni Tucson National. Jeannie’s mom passed away last year at the age of 94 and she played until she was 89 years old. At a young 63, Jeannie has lots of time to share her love of golf with other folks. Even though beating her Mom was a proud moment for her early on, the biggest golf thrill for Jeannie was returning to Oconomowoc Golf Club last summer to shoot her career best round of 70 with all her old pals watching. Playing for fun or competition, Jeannie just loves the game of golf!

BY ROBIN LANE

PhOTOS: jennea Bono, AWGA

play golf here, went to school here, graduated from U of A and U of A Law School and lives to play golf here in Southern Arizona. Pat’s perspective on golf did not come from a family of golfers he says he was just drawn to the sport. Pat refers to himself as a public golfer. Pat may be the average public golfer but his scores show he is anything but average. He is an accomplished tournament player. He competes in state level as well as USGA events. He was crowned Master’s Division, Player of the Year by the Arizona Golfers Association in 2009 and shares the title in 2010. Pat played junior golf in Tucson then he left the game to become a lawyer. He took up the game again in 2000. He played golf at Randolph Golf Club and established his first real handicap in 2003. He puts much emphasis on a handicap as a true way of measuring himself and his improvement. Then he started practicing and his handicap dropped even more. He decided he could enter a competition to measure himself against other amateurs. In 2004, he signed up to play in the Arizona Amateur. He found he had jumped into the deep end of the pool. It spurred him on to practice and compete more. Pat was told, “When you are playing well…play and when you are not playing well…practice”. Good words for any golfer who wants to improve. Pat enjoys his success as a player, yet he is humble about his abilities. Pat’s wife, Maria can see how he played when he comes home and because she knows him, she can read in his face that he shot a 72 or a 78 when he walks in. That is love! Pat says that the sport of golf is much more difficult than it looks on TV. He gives back to the game now and serves on the Executive Committee of the AGA. He appreciates that AGA tournaments are different than local events. He has also formed a Men’s Club based at Crooked Tree Golf Club in Marana. This club welcomes any single digit golfer who wants no strokes and all play is from the back tee. You can contact Pat at patgeare@cox.net for info about the Nine and Under club or just ask him about his 16 month old grandson!

About The

AUTHOR

ROBIN lANE, AWGA

Arizona Women’s Golf Assoc. - Vice President

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Currently Vice-President, a member of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the Communications Committee for AWGA, Robin was elected to the AWGA Board of Directors in 2008. Accountable for all forms of communication to 25,000+ members with a primary goal of community outreach, Robin is an avid golfer who continues to serve our golf community on a daily basis. Robin hails from Tennessee, relocated to Tucson with her husband Tommy in 2003, and resides at The Gallery. She is a member of the Southern Arizona Tee Times Advisory Board and the "voice" of AZ golf for Women on the AZgolf Radio, NBC1260am and 96.1FM Amateur Spotlight is brought to you by the Arizona Women’s Golf Association (AWGA). The AWGA is dedicated to supporting amateur golf. If you are considering taking up the game of golf, the AWGA can be a strong resource for those who are looking to make a few connections to get them headed in the right direction.

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