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contents Sections World Golf ChampionshipsAccenture Match Play Championship

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Match Play Dates and Details Americans Positioned to Take Back Match Play By Wade Dunagan, PGA

The World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship returns to the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain from February 21st through the 27th - and the Americans are hungrier than ever to take back the title.

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Oﬃcial World Golf Ranking - Top 64 Day-by-Day Onsite Schedule Broadcast Schedule

Accenture By The Numbers Ever wonder exactly how many hot dogs are served, or volunteers are involved, in Southern Arizona’s biggest golf event? We did -- so we went in search of numbers.

Match Play Match Up By Rick Price, PGA

Southern Arizona is fortunate to have one of the most prestigious golf events in the world, right in our own back yard. It takes an entire year, of two individuals working toward a common goal, to make one simply spectacular week.

The Accenture Match Play Experience By Adam Lazarus

The Accenture Match Play Championship at the RitzCarlton, Dove Mountain is the ultimate golf experience, especially for those that don’t care a thing about golf.

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Ticket Information Tournament Dollars at Work

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Southwest Section PGA and PGA Mexico to Partner On Historic Uniting Nations Cup Price Honored as Professional of the Year 2010 Award Winners

Junior Golf 52 Southwest International Junior Cup 54 Dorados and Falcons Claim State Golf Championship

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Departments Local Courses 28

COURSE REVIEW: Ventana Canyon An Expansive Yet Intimate Experience By Jack Talmage

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COURSE DIRECTORY & AREA MAP The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses

By Jack Talmage

When it comes to golf courses, most would think “what could be greener and more ecofriendly than a golf course?”; and they would be right…to a certain extent.

The Switch to Semi-Private By Rick Sample, PGA

“Some private clubs, especially those in retirement or age restricted communities, have found it necessary to supplement revenues by allowing at least some public play.

Features 37

AWGA Salutes Winter Residents! By Mary Ann Souter

“Girl golf ” has become a contagious way to stay fit and socialize while maneuvering around the fairways enjoying the beauty of the lush, green course. New residents are always welcome.

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Who Couldn’t Use A Cool Million? The Tucson Parks Foundation is holding its’ third annual Million Dollar Hole-In One Contest – to raise funds for shade structures in our City Parks.

Remembering Ricki Rarick By Dennis Palmer, PGA

As a result of the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program many young golfers (whose names you may recognize) have made golf a career.

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The Evolution of Golf Club Fitting

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FEBRUARY 21-27, 2011 THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF CLUB, DOVE MOUNTAIN, MARANA, AZ, USA

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TAKE BACK MATCH-PLAY Ian Poulter of England holds the Walter Hagen Cup Trophy after the ďŹ nal round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain on February 21, 2010 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

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BY WADE DUNAGAN

One of the most exciting events in all of golf is just around the corner. From February 21st through the 27th, the RitzCarlton, Dove Mountain will once again host 64 of the best players in the world in the 2011 World Golf ChampionshipsAccenture Match Play Championship. The World Golf Championships are comprised of four events jointly sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours. Entry into these four events is determined by the Official World Golf Ranking, and these are among the most prestigious events in golf. The Accenture Match Play Championship boasts a total purse of $8.5 million, with a winner’s share of $1.4 million. It is an international event like no other, televised in more than 200 countries and territories, and showcases Arizona and golf at its very finest. Last year’s champion, the colorful Ian Poulter outlasted Paul Casey in the final to capture his first victory on American soil. Poulter was the best that week despite a late attempt at a come back from Casey, and we saw Camilo Villegas and Sergio Garcia also go head to head on Sunday in the consolation match. The international players look for strong match-play finishes once again, fresh off of their Ryder Cup victory in Wales. Players to watch from the international side include Lee Westwood, PGA Champion Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, THE PLAYERS Champion Tim Clark, Luke Donald and US Open Champion Graeme McDowell. We had 19 Americans in the field of 64 last year, and the last American champion was Tiger Woods in 2008 when the

tournament was held at the Gallery Golf Club. Based on the rankings as well as past performance, I expect the Americans to be hungrier than ever for a run at this match-play title. Tiger Woods, Masters Champion Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker and FedEx Cup Champion and University of Arizona alum Jim Furyk are all in the top 6. Add players like Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan and Bubba Watson, and I see a strong American challenge. There is also a very strong youth movement in professional golf, with exciting players to watch as they grow in prominence and tournament victories. I have already mentioned Rory McIlroy and Camilo Villegas, but I expect fierce competition from some of the other “young guns” as well. Anthony Kim, Ricky Fowler, Ryo Ishikawa and British Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen will bring energy and enthusiasm, and will most certainly come out with guns blazing. All of the Ryder Cup competitors and Major Champions are expected to play, and when you add names like Ernie Els, Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy and Retief Goosen to those above, it’s easy to understand why this is the best field of the year. This is the “who’s who” in golf as they battle one on one. This is a chance to see the very best in the world at their very best, and only one question needs to be asked in 2011: “who will be the last man standing?”

Wade Dunagan is the Executive Director of the World Golf ChampionshipsAccenture Match Play Championship

Tiger Woods Three time winner and the most recent (2008) American Champion of the World Golf Championship Accenture Match Play Championship. Currently ranked No. 2 in the Top 64.

Phil Mickelson This 2010 Masters Champion and ASU alum did not play in the 2010 Match Play event due to wanting time with his family after his wife’s breast cancer treatments. Currently ranked No. 4 in the Top 64.

Steve Stricker Winner of the 2010 Northern Trust Open and 2010 John Deere Classic, Stricker ranks 3rd in All-Around Ranking on the PGA TOUR. Currently ranked No. 5 in the Top 64.

Jim Furyk Awarded 2010 PGA of America Player of the Year, 2010 marked this UofA alum’s return to the PGA TOUR winners circle claiming three victories and the FedExCup. Currently ranked No. 6 in the Top 64.

Dustin Johnson Finishing 1st on the PGA TOUR at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and the BMW Championship, Johnson ranks 12th in All-Around Ranking on the PGA TOUR. Currently ranked No. 14 in the Top 64.

Matt Kuchar Awarded the 2010 season-ending Vardon Trophy. His best finish on the PGA TOUR in 2010 is 1st at The Barclays. He ranks 1st in All-Around Ranking on the PGA TOUR. Currently ranked No. 12 in the Top 64.

Hunter Mahan Winner of the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open and the 2010 World Golf ChampionshipsBridgestone Invitational. Currently ranked No. 17 in the Top 64.

Bubba Watson His best finish on the PGA TOUR in 2010 is 1st at the Travelers Championship. He ranks T8th in AllAround Ranking on the PGA TOUR. Currently ranked No. 26 in the Top 64. southern arizona tee tiMes Magazine

Sunday, Feb. 20

OFFICIAL WORLD GOLF RANkING

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NAME/AVERAGE Lee Westwood, Eng Tiger Woods, USA Martin kaymer, Deu Phil Mickelson, USA Steve Stricker, USA Jim Furyk, USA Paul Casey, Eng Luke Donald, Eng Graeme McDowell, Nir Rory McIlroy, Nir Ian Poulter, Eng Matt kuchar, USA Ernie Els, Zaf Dustin Johnson, USA Francesco Molinari, Ita Edoardo Molinari, Ita Hunter Mahan, USA Retief Goosen, Zaf Adam Scott, Aus Zach Johnson, USA Padraig Harrington, Irl Robert Allenby, Aus Louis Oosthuizen, Zaf Anthony kim, USA Rickie Fowler, USA Bubba Watson, USA Miguel A Jimenez, Esp Justin Rose, Eng Ross Fisher, Eng kim kyung - Tae, kor Nick Watney, USA Camilo Villegas, Col Jason Day, Aus Tim Clark, Zaf Ben Crane, USA Robert karlsson, Swe Charl Schwartzel, Zaf Ryo Ishikawa, Jpn Sean O'Hair, USA Y.E. Yang, kor Peter Hanson, Swe Geoff Ogilvy, Aus Yuta Ikeda, Jpn Ryan Moore, USA Bo Van Pelt, USA Stewart Cink, USA k.J. Choi, kor Martin Laird, Scot Henrik Stenson, Swe Charley Hoffman, USA Jeff Overton, USA Lucas Glover, USA Angel Cabrera, Arg Alvaro Quiros, Esp Heith Slocum, USA Ryan Palmer, USA Bill Haas, USA Hiroyuki Fujita, Jpn kevin Na, USA Richard Green, Aus Brendan Jones, Aus Matteo Manassero, Itl Simon Dyson, Eng Liang Wen-Chong, Chi

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DAY-BY-DAY ONSITE SCHEDULE

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Monday, Feb. 21

• Practice Round for Professionals The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

Tuesday, Feb. 22

• Practice Round for Professionals The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

Wednesday, Feb. 23

• Competition begins • Thirty-Two Matches (approximate match times: 7:36 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

Thursday, Feb. 24

• Sixteen Matches (approximate match times: 9:18 a.m.-12:18 p.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

Friday, Feb. 25

• Eight Matches (approximate match times: 10:50 a.m.-12:14 p.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MT

Saturday, Feb. 26

• Four Quarterﬁnal Matches (approximate match times: 7:10-7:46 a.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MT • Two Semiﬁnal Matches (approximate match times: 11:50 a.m. - 12:02 p.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain

Sunday, Feb. 27

• 36-Hole Championship Match (First eighteen holes Approximate match time: 7:35 a.m. MT) (Resuming match - Approximate match time: 12:00 p.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain • Gates Open: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MT • 18-Hole Consolation Match (Approximate match time: 11:45 a.m. MT) The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain *All times are subject to change. Please contact the Accenture Match Play Championship oﬃce for further details at: (520) 207-0595

BROADCAST SCHEDULE GOLF CHANNEL • Wed., Feb. 23: 2-6 p.m. ET • Thu., Feb. 24: 2-6 p.m. ET • Fri., Feb. 25: 2-6 p.m. ET • Sat., Feb. 26: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET • Sun., Feb. 27: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET

NBC • Sat., Feb. 26: 2-6 p.m. ET • Sun., Feb. 27: 2-6 p.m. ET

Ian Poulter of England celebrates with his caddie Terry Munday after winning the ﬁnal round of the 2010 Accenture Match Play Championship. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

THE WORLD WAS WATCHING in addition to the thousands in attendance locally, the 2010 accenture Match Play is broadcast in 207 countries, reaching 463 million homes through live, delayed, and highlights coverage. in the united states, the tournament will be televised wednesday through Friday on the golf channel. the saturday and sunday 207 telecast will be carried by the golf channel in the morning and nBc in COUNTRIES the afternoon.

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the 2009 golf channel’s coverage of the first round matches on wednesday, HOMES which were highlighted by the return of tiger woods, received a 1.8 cable rating, up 38% from the prior year and also the highest-rated first round in the tournament’s history. in addition, it was also the highestrated first round of any Pga tour event in golf channel’s history. golf channel’s coverage of the second round matches on thursday received a 1.8 cable rating, up 6% from 2008 and also the highest-rated second round in the tournament’s history.

Camilo Villegas of Colombia plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during round four of the 2010 Accenture Match Play Championship. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

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Accenture By The Numbers The sheer magnitude of an event like the Accenture Match Play Championship can be difficult to comprehend. As one of the largest events held in Southern Arizona, the Match Play brings visitors from all over the world. Although gauging the exact economic impact would be difficult -- an event that takes 42 days to build and up to 21 days to completely remove, sports some rather thoughtful numbers:

$1.4 MILLION

number of households reached worldwide through television coverage

Winners share of the overall purse

Feet of rope used to prepare the golf course for spectators

$22 MILLION Contributions by the Tucson Conquistadores to Southern Arizona since 1962

number of hours worked by volunteers

$1+ MILLION

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Match Play Target for charitable contributions to youth athletics in 2011

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Paul Casey of England hits onto the 10th green during the ﬁnal round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at The RitzCarlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain on February 21, 2010 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

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When It Matters That Everyone Succeed

Match Play Match UP WHEN YOU CHOOSE A PARTNER IN BUSINESS OR LIFE IT IS BEST IF YOU SELECT THOSE WITH SOLID REPUTATIONS , PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST DUE TO THEIR HIGH LEVELS OF INTEGRITY. EVEN WITH THAT SAID IT STILL REQUIRES COMMUNICATION AND EFFORT IN TEAM BUILDING , AS ANY RELATIONSHIP NEEDS TO GROW AND DEVELOP.

BY RICK PRICE, PGA Southern Arizona is fortunate to have such a winning team between Wade Dunagan, the Executive Director for World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship and Judy McDermott, the Executive Director of the Tucson Conquistadores the heart of the community and marketingticket sales arm of the tournament. Nothing in business is more rewarding than effectively working together. The secret that has built such a successful partnership between Dunagan and McDermott has been to follow the same systematic process and set clear goals; to know from beginning to end, what each partner wants to accomplish. Even though their goals may be slightly

different, it is obvious this team complements one another. This will be the third World Golf Championship Match Play event that Dunagan has coordinated with McDermott and the Tucson Conquistadores. “Judy is a terrific mentor and partner for me in everything we do. Her experience and leadership, along with that of all of the Conquistadores, is what makes this a great team effort with the PGA TOUR. Add Accenture in as our incredibly engaged and supportive title sponsor, and you have the foundation for a world-class event.” Dunagan, a former University of Arizona golf standout, was

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part of the original team opening The Gallery Golf Club in Marana in1998. Dunagan served as General Manager of The Gallery while it hosted the Accenture Match Play Championship, and accepted his current position as Executive Director of Accenture Match Play Championship in 2008 when the event moved to its current site, the Jack Nicklausdesigned Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain.

With impressive drive and desire, McDermott works tirelessly to support the Tucson Conquistadores’ mission to fund and promote youth and special needs athletics in Southern Arizona. In raising over $1 million annually, the affiliation with Accenture Match Play Championship helps an estimated 20,000 youth to benefit from programs funded by the Tucson Conquistadores.

This now being the third year at the Ritz-Carlton, Dunagan says, “This year has been easier operationally, from a planning perspective. We certainly learn lessons every year to improve the operations of the event, and will make a few adjustments again this year. We are confident that these changes will make things better for our spectators, corporate guests, volunteers and players.”

McDermott believes the benefits of the Tournament are further reaching than just the Conquistadores mission, “The tournament is a huge win-win for the entire region of Southern Arizona by association with the Accenture Match Play Championship and The Ritz-Carlton,” she states. “We receive twenty eight hours of worldwide television coverage, reaching key influencers showcasing Southern Arizona as a visitor and business destination, not to mention an attractive community to live, work and play.”

“This is a critical year for us, and we will need to perform well,” Dunagan shares. “We need to rebound from our numbers being down slightly last year with stronger sales, community support and increased attendance. If we have those things in place, and our sponsors, guests, volunteers and players have had a great week, and if we reach the Conquistadores charity goal, I will be satisfied come Sunday afternoon.” Even though growing up in California, Dunagan still considers Tucson his home. After attending the University of Arizona, he enjoyed his role as Head Golf Professional at Starr Pass until 1987. After moving to Florida for several years as the Head Professional at TPC Sawgrass course, he returned home in 1990 and has been here ever since. Dunagan spent the majority of his time as a PGA club professional at Tucson National and Tucson Country Club before starting his role at The Gallery as Project Manager. The rest is history . . . Not only can Dunagan help present a premier world-class professional golf event, but he plays like a world-class professional as well. Having won accolades such as the Southwest Section PGA & Southern Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the year and numerous Chapter Championship titles, he currently reigns as the Southern Chapter PGA Senior Player of the Year. McDermott is also no stranger to the golf course. Having played college golf for the UCLA Bruins, McDermott also has a strong competitive golf background at the highest level – even though she does not have many opportunities to play anymore. McDermott’s responsibilities with The Tucson Conquistadores have progressively increased since 1992. Before becoming the Executive Director in 2005, McDermott worked in Marketing, and then as Tournament Director. In a traditionally male dominated golf-industry, McDermott has done a remarkable job conquering the adversities she has faced in the high pressure role as Executive Director.

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Even though their goals may be slightly different, it is obvious this team complements one another. This will be the third World Golf Championship Match Play event that Dunagan has coordinated with McDermott and the Tucson Conquistadores. “Accenture brings hundreds of business colleagues from around the world to this event and introduces our region as a great place to do business,” she continues. “Our community needs this kind of positive exposure now more than ever. This is a great week for our local companies to entertain clients in a World Class professional golf tournament setting.” As a golfer, McDermott considers Southern Arizonans to have a distinct advantage at seeing the best players in the world in head to head competition, up close and personal. “We are fortunate we don't have to travel to a U.S. Open or the Masters to see these great players”, she shares. Ultimately, the unique “match up” of Dunagan and McDermott has played a significant role in sustaining a considerably beneficial event within our community. For most of us in Southern Arizona, we have been touched by the impact of the Accenture Match Play Championship -some of us without even realizing it. The success of the upcoming 2011 event will be the primary gauge for upcoming negotiations determining the longevity of this incredible event remaining in our area. In recognition of all great teams working together, let’s join Dunagan and McDermott in support of our entire community and do our part by attending the 2011 World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship and watching the best “64” golfers in the world play in our own backyard – hopefully, for years to come.

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THE ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY

Experience The Accenture Match Play Championship at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is the ultimate golf experience, especially for those that don’t care a thing about golf. BY ADAM LAzARUS

Golf fans love this world-class event because it brings the Top 64 players in the entire world right to their own backyard and allows them to be feet away from their favorite players. But thousands of people each year who don’t play golf, have never watched golf and don’t consider themselves fans of the game come out to enjoy the perfect weather, the breathtaking views, the wonderful people, great food and drinks and to

support our great community. Most don’t know Phil Mickelson from Phil Donahue or a birdie from a bogey, but they don’t come for the golf, they come for the experience. The Accenture Match Play experience is more than golf. It’s about being outside enjoying the best weather Tucson has to offer. Late February is cool, crisp and perfect –the reason people live and visit Southern Arizona. Most of the country is still shoveling their driveways while we are soaking up sunshine. The views are unmatched anywhere in the world – saguaro cacti and blooming desert flora against a backdrop of mountains and cloudless sky. Avid fans and casual observers alike can enjoy cocktails and conversation with friends while overlooking the 16th green, surrounded by a desert backdrop. You don’t have to love golf to spend your afternoon so relaxed. The event is affordable and accessible. Of course there are

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But the most important thing about the Accenture Match Play is the millions it raises for children’s charities and the $75 million+ boon to our local economy. The continued support of our entire community, not just golf fans, will keep this wonderful and worthwhile event in Tucson. If you don’t like golf, that’s fine. Come out for the weather, the sights, the food, the fun and truly help our community at the same time. I promise you there’s no better experience than that. Adam Lazarus is the Regional Sales Director for GolfNow.com, a comprehensive online service for obtaining tee times.

Photography by Rick Price/SWSPGA Southern Chapter

Golf is much more than just a game. It’s an experience, and an exciting one at that. Golfers play the game, wear the game, travel for the game and even live on courses to be nearer to the game. But the greatest experience of all is seeing the game live and in living color, played by the best athletes in the sport. The Accenture Match Play Championship at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is the ultimate golf experience, especially for those that don’t care a thing about golf.

special packages for those wanting a truly VIP experience, but with tickets starting at $25 for an entire day of enjoyment there are packages to fit any budget. You’d spend more just to park at an NFL game! Its family friendly, with autographs and pictures allowed during practice rounds (secretly the best days to go), honors our military by providing unique access for our heroes and even offers something special for students and more. And the people in attendance are the nicest in any sport. They respect the game, its players and fellow fans. Whether you choose to roam the course freely or pick a nice spot along the course to “camp-out”, no other sport allows you to customize your own experience quite like golf.

TICKET PACKAGES For hospitality and tournament information, or to purchase tickets, visit worldgolfchampionships.com or call (520) 571-0400.

General admissiOn Monday - Practice Round Tuesday - Practice Round Wednesday - First Round Thursday - Second Round Friday - Third Round Saturday (Quarterfinal & Semifinal Rounds) Sunday (Championship and Consolation Matches) Wednesday + One Package

adv. $25 $25 $45 $45 $45 $35 $35 $75

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Wednesday, 1 weekend day, and parking

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Gate* $35 $35 $55 $55 $55 $45 $45 $85 135

*This is a limited attendance event.

Gate prices are listed, but may not be available if event or particular day is sold out. Prices do not include applicable taxes & fees.

HOspitality Walter Hagen Club Weekly Package Be a part of the excitement of the pivotal 13th hole in the Walter Hagen Club, which features a choice of menu for purchase, premium cash bar, large-screen televisions and non-reserved seating in a relaxed, sportsbar setting.

Two Pack Four Pack Eight Pack Canyon Club Weekly Package

500 900 $1,800 $ $

Enjoy first class amenities while watching the action at #15 tee and #16 green in the Canyon Club, an open-air venue featuring an all-inclusive food and beverage service, televisions, and non-reserved seating.

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yOUtH pOliCy Youth 18 and under are FREE when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

military pOliCy Complimentary tickets available for all active, retired and reserve military and their dependents; please visit worldgolfchampionships.com to register for tickets. A valid military I.D. will be required at the gate for admission. Proceeds from the Accenture Match Play Championship primarily benefit the Tucson Conquistadores Charities. www.tucsonconquistadores.com Your ticket investment may qualify for a 100% deduction as an entertainment expenses incurred in connection with a charitable sporting event. Please consult with your tax advisor.

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[COURSE REVIEW]

VENTANA CANYON AN ExPANSIVE YET INTIMATE ExPERIENCE

THE LODGE AT VENTANA CANYON BY JACK TALMAGE Every now and then we golfers need a little pampering. We want to feel like a member of an exclusive club and experience all the benefits that has to offer, without having to actually join the club. When I want to satisfy that feeling I go play golf at Ventana Canyon. Situated high up against the Catalina’s on the North East side of Tucson, Ventana Canyon certainly has to be one of the premier golf facilities in Southern Arizona, if not the entire country. From the moment you arrive you know instantly that this is a first class operation. There are two Tom Fazio designed courses aptly named, The Mountain and The Canyon. The Mountain course starts you with a relatively benign par 4 and then gets real interesting as you start your climb up the side of the mountain. The third hole par 3 has been touted as the most photographed hole west of the Mississippi, and for good reason. At only 107 yards from the tips, the hole consists of only the tee boxes and the green, everything in-

between could be considered an abyss and everything behind the green is a rock wall. Following that is a great par 5 that definitely calls for three accurate shots; desert to the left and water to the right doesn’t leave much option except down the middle. The Canyon course winds through the inspiring beauty of Esperrero Canyon and lush desert landscape. Perhaps one of the most unique features of this course is the iconic Whaleback Rock, sort of a miniature Ayers Rock from Australia. This massive formation runs the length of the 10th green and can bounce any approach missed left to who knows where. The par 5 number 18 is a stunning beauty. Once you have navigated your way down the fairway to the approach shot, your attention is distracted by the man made waterfall behind the green. The sound of the waterfall creates a pleasant audible hazard and hitting that approach long will put you in the not so pleasant water hazard. In addition to two golf courses there are two choices of accommodations for your winter visitors or when you want a weekend

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6200 north clubhouse Lane tucson, arizona 85750 toll Free: (800) 828-5701 Local: (520) 577-1400 www.thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

getaway. The Lowes Ventana Canyon is an impressive piece of hotel architecture with a variety of guest amenities and dining. The boutique Lodge at Ventana Canyon is owned and operated by the members, who also by the way own the golf courses. The Lodge is a wonderful and intimate resort with some of the best suites anywhere. With full kitchens and room to entertain, they are perfect for golf vacations with family or friends. Weather staying at Ventana Canyon or just there playing for the day they treat their guests like members and their members like guests. That is a great philosophy with which to run a golf club and hotel. 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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TUBAC 46 l TUBAC GOLF RESORT

1794 w. newell st. naco, az Phone 520.432.3091 Par 72, yardage 6778

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926 n. Madison st. Benson, az Phone 520.586.7888 Par 72, yardage 7313

CASA GRANDE / ELOY 01 l CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL GC

2121 n. thornton rd. casa grande, az Phone 520.836.9216 Par 72, yardage 6353

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one otero rd. tubac, az Phone 520.398.2211 Par 71, yardage 6576

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We are all aware of that somewhat overused expression “going green”; a worthy cause and noble effort no matter where and/or how it applies. When it comes to golf courses, most would think “what could be greener and more eco-friendly than a golf course?”; and they would be right…to a certain extent. But golf courses and the golf industry, by their very nature should pay closer attention to the land upon which the game is played. As a guide for responsible stewardship of golf course land and environment, The Audubon Society has created the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. The ACSP helps golf courses to enhance wildlife habitats and protect natural resources for the benefit of people, wildlife, and the game of golf. The program is concerned with six key environmental areas relevant to golf course management. These components form the basis of the educational materials and are the focal points for achieving certification as an ACSP Golf Course. They are: • • • • • •

Environmental Planning Wildlife and Habitat Management Chemical Use Reduction and Safety Water Conservation Water Quality Management Outreach and Education

The average golf course covers 150 acres, yet just 30% is generally used for greens, tees, fairways, and buildings, leaving 70% as rough, woods, water, and other habitats. These non-play areas provide significant opportunities to enhance and protect wildlife and native habitats, filter pollutants, produce oxygen, and stabilize soils. At the same time, golf courses are called to address environmental concerns related to the impacts of water consumption and chemical use on local water sources, wildlife species, and native habitats. ACSP for Golf Courses serves as a blueprint for maximizing environmental assets and minimizing environmental

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problems on the golf course and the surrounding community. There are currently hundreds of golf courses around the world that have either been completely certified or are going through the process. Here in Southern Arizona the courses include The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain, Starr Pass, The Westin La Paloma, and my own course Rio Rico is currently awaiting final certification. One of our first initiatives at Rio Rico is to partner with the local high school shop class and construct birdhouses to be placed around the golf course. That part of the community outreach is perhaps the most rewarding; the kids get a special and meaningful project, the golf course gets to do our part to provide for the wildlife…and the birds get a nice condo with a fairway view. Not that is Going Green! 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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WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU WHEN PRIVATE GOLF CLUBS MAKE

“The Switch to Semi-Private” ALLOWING PUBLIC PLAY

The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley, formerly Sun City Vistoso Golf Course, opened for public play in October 2010 and now oﬀers annual passes and public booking of tee times via the web or phone.

BY RICK SAMPLE, PGA We are all very well aware of the downward trend of our economy over the last couple of years. In the golf industry, a number of clubs, in large part private facilities, have closed their doors. Some private clubs, especially those in retirement or age restricted communities, have found it necessary to supplement revenues as those on fixed incomes may not be in a position to afford an assessment or increased fees to close budget shortfalls. These clubs are choosing to expand their revenue sources by allowing at least some public play. What does the switch mean to the general public golfer and the club member? There are many benefits realized for the general public, which comprises the

majority of those who play the game. For example, this group of golfers will or have already had a number of additional golf courses opened to them and most of these courses are the most desirable. Along with the growing number of available courses there are competitive rates, affordable food and golf packages and discounts on merchandise that have not been previously offered. Many of these courses are also loosening dress codes that attracts a wider range of individuals. To top it off, more and more courses are being added to the on-line booking services that gives the public golfers literally thousands of competitive choices to book a tee time while sitting in the comfort of their home. It may appear that the golfer who is a member of a private club is only being invaded by those from the public. However, these changes also offer

advantages to the club members. The added revenue will help stabilize the cost for the membership, in trade. As private clubs suffer membership

It may appear that the golfer who is a member of a private club is only being invaded by those from the public. declines, the different men’s and women’s associations within these clubs may also suffer declines in numbers. This new public play will give the associations an opportunity to bring new members and revenue to their associations. They might also want to allow these individuals to participate in events, which generates revenue. These adjustments will pay dividends to the member in the form of holding their membership costs down and more importantly preventing the club from becoming insolvent.

Rick Sample joined the staff at the Views Golf Club in Oro Vally as Assistant Golf Pro in August 2010. A PGA professional, he attended New Mexico State and graduated from the professional golf management program. Rick has been working in Arizona for 15 years and can be contacted at The Views Golf Club Pro Shop at 520-825-3110.

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[WOMEN’S GOLF]

AWGA SALUTES WINTER RESIDENTS!

AWGA members enjoying a day at the course in beautiful Southern Arizona

BY MARY ANN SOUTER Ladies! Welcome back from places cold and snowy to sunny Arizona! We’re always eager to see part-time residents and vacationers return to join us on the golf course. Reconnecting with friends, honing skills on the driving range and navigating the golf course benefit both our permanent and part-time residents. All of southern Arizona – from Tucson to Yuma -- is energized by the arrival of friends waiting to hit the links and gather together for several months of outdoor fun. Although you call other states or even other countries HOME, we hope you feel that Arizona is HOME as well. If you’re reading this magazine, the expectation of playing golf during the winter months is a main reason for spending time in southern Arizona. With that in mind, we’d like to remind you of all the ways to participate in the women’s golf community in the coming months.

It’s a win-win for everyone. Golf courses are gearing up for league play, tournaments, charity events, lessons and seminars. Players can use this time to sharpen skills and to play either recreationally or competitively.

that helps us to appreciate players of all skill levels and backgrounds. You bring friendship and on-course competition. You bring optimism and passion for golf. You bring a spirit of volunteerism and cooperation. You

“Girl golf” has become a contagious way to stay fit and socialize while maneuvering around the fairways enjoying the beauty of the lush, green course. “Girl golf ” has become a contagious way to stay fit and socialize while maneuvering around the fairways enjoying the beauty of the lush, green course. New residents are always welcome and are quickly assimilated into well established ladies groups. There’s no better way to make friends than to sign up for golf-related events at your local course. And if you’re not a golfer yet, this is the time to take some lessons and become part of this active group of women in southern Arizona.

enrich our entire golf experience! Thank you for supporting our women’s golf community and our state’s golf industry. You are part of the extended golf family in southern Arizona and we’re glad you’re back. For more information about the courses in your area or upcoming women’s events, check out the Arizona Women’s Golf Association at www.awga.org or call 1-800-4422942. See you on the course!

As permanent residents we benefit greatly from your participation in our golf community. You bring diversity

Mary Ann Souter is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in a variety of golf publications. She is co-author of Synergistic Golf-One Day at a Time. Contact info: (480) 332-6335 or maryann@synergisticgolf.com.

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BY RICK PRICE, PGA

Local News and Reports

Jim Furyk as a member of the 2010 united states ryder cup team, the Pga tour of america is donating $200,000 to the charities of Furyk's choice of which a sizeable amount will go to his alma mater the University of Arizona. Furyk has earmarked $25,000 for the PGA of America's Play Golf America University program. this program is designed to teach and engage students in the game of golf through Pga Professional instruction which is being taught at the local tucson city golf courses.

UofA alum, Jim Furyk plays from a bunker on the 18th hole during the ﬁnal round of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 26, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Furyk is expected to play in the World Golf Championships, Accenture Match Play Championship, February 23-27, 2011, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ. Photo by kevin C. Cox Getty Images

THE ARIZONA GOLF HALL OF FAME INDUCTED FOUR NEW MEMBERS into this prestigious club. We are delighted to say that two of the inductees were Fred Hickle from Tucson, a member at Tucson Country Club and the late Ricki Rarick, Sr. “It is a real honor that my father was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and it is well deserved. He did a great deal for golf, and we are proud of him.” Said, Rick Rarick, Jr. The Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program was created by Ricki Rarick, Sr. in 1954. He always found a way to get clubs into kids' hands and create access for them to play golf on the local courses. One of his former junior golfers Dennis Palmer, now a PGA golf professional said, “I remember when Mr. Rarick would pull me off to the side and say Dennis don’t tell away, and then would give me money to help me out with my golf tournament expenses.” Rarick, Sr. had coordinated the Tucson Open for two decades. He

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ran the tournament from 1945 until the Tucson Conquistadores took over the event in 1965 and to this day continues to assist in funding annually to the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program. Through his dedication and hard work with the Tucson Open and his Junior Golf Program is how he earned the title “Mr. Golf.” The only Arizonan to serve on the USGA’s executive committee is Fred Hickle. His service to the USGA dates back to 1983. He currently serves on the Association’s Senior Amateur and green sections' committees, and previously served on the Mid-Amateur and sectional affairs committees. Hickle was a member of the Arizona Golf Association’s board of directors from 1976 until completing his presidency in 1989. He was instrumental in protecting the integrity of the USGA Handicap system and equipment rules by assisting the USGA’s legal counsel. The other two inductees are both from Scottsdale, Dana Garmany founder of Troon Golf Management, and Sandy LaBauve, PGA & LPGA teaching professional.

the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa will be conducting their 2010 Junior Golf Benefit tournament on December 11th. all proceeds will go to benefit the ricki rarick Junior golf Program. the format will be a five player scramble. the teams will be comprised of one Professional, one junior golfer and three amateurs. the Pga tour, LPga, champions tour, and local Pga professionals will be drawn by the Junior golfers the day of the event. some of the professionals committed to play are Don Pooley, Dan Pohl, Rich Barcelo, Cindy Rarick and more… University of Arizona Wildcat women's golf team recently took a third-place finish at the Las Vegas collegiate showdown. Margarita ramoson led the team with a top-10 finish. the lady cats followed up with a fourth place finish at the Pac-10/sec challenge at the stanford golf course in Palo alto, california before taking a break for the holidays. the Tucson Country Club hosted the 32nd annual university of arizona wildcat golf invitational with special Pga tour guests Jim Furyk and Ricky Barnes. Director of golf for the university, Coach LaRose said, “the event was a success again this year with the great support of our local community. this annual fund raiser golf tournament is our main source of funding for the golf program, we hope when it’s all over we will have reached our goal.” Gentry Hicks from canyon del oro finished his senior year and his high school golfing career in style. after recording solid wins in his sophomore year as the sonoran region medalist and winning the southern arizona high school invitational his junior year, hicks put it all together his senior year. he proceeded to finish an amazing (25) under- par for the final month in october, winning the Desert edge scorpion classic, the Dorado invitational and the cDo open. he also recorded a victory in the London Bridge invitational the month prior. he was setting his sites on the ultimate goal of winning the Division ii high school Boys state championship in tucson and he did just that firing a two day total of 3-under par (141) to capture the individual title and led the team in capturing the team state championship.

Many of the local high school golfers signed a letter of intent to college’s right after their high school state championships. here are a few of the kids that signed and where they are playing. Gentry Hicks – utah, Alex McMahon-- university of arizona, Ricky Lee – university of arizona, Laura Jabczenki – nau and Erin McClure -- seton hall university. the Canoa Ranch Golf Club in green Valley hosted one of the southern chapter Pga Pro-am series sponsored by Casino Del Sol. Chris Dompier the head Professional from skyline cc took home the individual low professional honors in this stableford format, finishing in a tie for second was Brent Newcomb from the stone canyon club and Rick Price with the southwest section southern chapter Pga. Price’s amateur team of Cyrus Whitney, Steve Stuebner and Sam Leglu finished on top of the team competition shooting a team score of 14-under par (56) edging out professional Chris Dompier and his team of Jay Trapnell, Gary Abbott and Don Brown at 12-under par (58). the Arizona Golf Association, a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the Arizona Golf Foundation, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection so the $9.5 million debt could be restructured through a court-approved repayment plan. the city of Phoenix has begun legal proceedings to remove an affiliate of the arizona golf association “AGA Management, LLC” from the day-today management operation of municipally owned Papago golf course. the Phoenix Parks and recreation Department Director James Burke says that with the chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, aga will still continue to operate Papago golf course until a replacement management company is found. the southwest section Pga is now expanding The Tee Time Store into southern arizona - an online tee time booking system that will offer the consumer another choice in which to book tee times with the local area golf courses as well as in metropolitan Phoenix and Las Vegas markets.. to suBMit LocaL news & rePorts For tee to green Visit our hoMe Page www.sattMag.coM

southern arizona tee times hole-in-one Program southern arizona tee times 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.sattMag.com. congratulations to the following new members that have holed out since last issue. all holes are Par 3, unless otherwise noted:

Tom Barbour

Dee Christoﬀers

tubac golf resort & spa november 13, 2010 club used: 7 wood hole no. 4 anza, 181 yards

the Views golf club october 16, 2010 club used: 9 wood hole no. 7, 117 yards

Connie Johansson

David Colwell

the gallery - south course november 10, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 8, 103 yards

randolph golf course october 16, 2010 club used: 5-iron hole no. 15, 165 yards

Rolland Von Stroh

Harvey Montgomery

the gallery - north course november 7, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 3, 132 yards

el rio golf course october 4, 2010 club used: 3 hybrid hole no. 8, 197 yards

Juan Carlos Medina

Norman Johnson

tubac golf resort & spa november 6, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 7 anza, 171 yards

Dell urich october 1, 2010 club used: 3 wood hole no. 11, 160 yards

Richard Leslie

kevin R. Day

La Paloma country club november 4, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 3 canyon, 158 yards

tubac golf resort & spa september 24, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 7, 188 yards

Adam Dress

Art Mann

the Views golf club october 28, 2010 club used: 9 -iron hole no. 17, 137 yards

tubac golf resort & spa september 21, 2010 club used: 7-iron hole no. 8, 139 yards

Jane Huﬀ

Barry Solomon

the gallery - north course october 22, 2010 club used: 7 iron hole no. 3, 118 yards

randolph golf course september 13, 2010 club: Pw hole no. 6, 130 yards

Geoﬀ Tipping the gallery - north course october 19, 2010 club used: 3 wood hole no. 7, 183 yards

Gerardo Gonzales randolph golf course october 16, 2010 club used: 6-iron hole no. 8, 180 yards

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C (3) non-profit that supplements and supports the City of Tucson’s park and recreation projects; particularly those that help at risk youth, seniors and the disabled. Over the past 20 years the Tucson Parks Foundation has raised over three million dollars for our community. We would welcome your contributions to support our mission 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 is holding our third annual Million Dollar Hole-In One Contest – sponsored by Desert Diamond Casino and Golfnow.com.

This year’s 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. Our first installation occurred at the Archer Recreation Center in 2010. Qualifying will take place at the Randolph Golf Complex March 31st and April 1,2,3,7 and 8th. Qualifiers will compete for a chance to win $1,000,000.00 on April 9, 2011. Sponsorships opportunities are still available as well as discount coupon books. To learn more, contact the Tucson at Parks Foundation at (520) 393-8420, tucsonparksfoundation@yahoo.com or visit tucsonparksfoundation.org.

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My next set of Golf clubs were Ben Hogan clubs that I received as a Graduation present from Dell Urich and my father. Unknown to me, Ben Hogan had decided that all his clubs should be made two degrees flat because that is what worked best for Ben Hogan, who was five feet seven inches tall, and wanted to fade the Golf ball. Unfortunately, I was six foot three inches tall, and wanted to hit the golf ball straight. I immediately started hitting a fade with the Hogan irons. I did not realize at the time that it was the lie of the golf club that was making the difference. A couple of years later I met a gentleman who was testing lofts and lie at a tournament in California. He said “These golf clubs are way too flat for you.” I went back to Tucson to confirm with Dell Urich what I had discovered. He agreed that the clubs were probably too flat for me and sent me over to Fred Tess, the golf club guru. Fred looked at me setting up with my clubs and agreed the clubs were too flat. Fred took the club, put it in a vise, and wacked the head of the club with a sledge hammer.

grip size, grip composition and swing weight.

“How does it look now?”, he asked.

• The lie of the club is how the club sets on the ground and can effect whether the ball goes right or left off the club face.

I thought the club looked better, so we did the same with all the clubs. I immediately hit the ball straight with my new custom fit clubs by Fred Tess. Golf club fitting has evolved quite a bit since those days in the late sixties, early seventies. When getting fit with custom golf clubs today, you will be fit for lie, loft, length, shaft composition, shaft flex, head design,

Here is a brief description of some of these factors:

• Loft effects how far and how high the ball goes off the club. • The length of the club can make the ball go shorter or farther. • The shaft composition and flex determines how straight, how high or low the ball will go, how you feel the head.

• Head design can effect how big the sweet spot is, how much offset the club has, how the club feels and looks to the player. • Grip size and composition effects how well you hold the club, and how much wrist action is in the swing. Golf is a lot easier with properly fit golf clubs. Take lessons, and get fit with the right golf clubs, to notice improved performance in your game. Tom Tatum is Head Golf Professional at Fred Enke Golf Course and a Three time Southwest Section Match-Play Champion. Tom can be reached at 520.791.2539 or visit TucsonCityGolf.com.

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REMEMBRANCES REMEMBERING RICKI RARICK BY DENNIS PALMER, PGA

Growing up in Tucson during the early 1970’s, the premier avenue for junior golfers to pursue competition was the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program. As a young twelve year old, my first event was at the El Rio Golf Course. When I met Mr. Rarick as we called him, my first impression was one of a gruff, impatient man. How wrong I was. After playing 18 holes that day he asked me if I would meet him in the Golf Shop, where he bought me a pair of shorts and a new shirt. He must have felt sorry for me, as I was most likely wearing something not suitable for the game of junior golf. Over the years he continued his generous ways as he would always slip me some needed cash when we would leave town to compete in state junior competitions or the Junior World in San Diego. The fee to play in those two day competitions which were held on Monday and Tuesday’s were $2.00. What a great deal we had, as not only was the entry fee cheap, the prizes given out were great. I remember that even if you finished dead last one would walk away with a pair of Foot Joy socks! I must confess another sin and that is; trophies were given out for the 1st through 4th place, with 5th place being a shirt or a pair of shoes. I’m sure that on one or more occasions I would deliberately try to finish in 5th place and not 4th, as I wanted the nice shirt or shoes and not the small trophy for 4th place. On top of that we had the opportunity to play the finest courses in the city such as Tucson Country Club, the Omni Tucson National and Oro Valley Country Club. A lot of very good players came out of this program. The names that brought fear and concern were many. Mike Hultquist, Dale Faulkner, Jay McGrath David Davis, John Elias, Paul & Mike Brown, Al Kling, Scott Spence, Ron Venckus Dave Desantis, Tom Hacker to name a few. One of the biggest changes from the 70’s and today was the lack of female golfers. In those days the only three I remember were sisters Ann & Mary Kelly along with Cindy Flom, who we all now know as Cindy Rarick. On top of that not one high school in Tucson had a girl’s golf team. The girls played on the guys teams. I’m glad those days are long gone as the girls have a lot more bodies and their own teams in the high school ranks.

As a result of the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program I, along with many others whose names you will recognize in the Tucson golf scene have made golf a career. Three that quickly come to mind are Mike Hayes (Tucson City Golf ), Rick Hornfeck (Van’s) and Jeff Kern. I’m sure that many others that I do not know have made golf a career as a result of the early influence of the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program. It is only fitting that Mr. Rarick is being honored this month as a new member of The Arizona Golf Associations Hall of Fame. Congratulations Mr. Rarick - An honor so well deserved! Dennis turned Pro in 1984, received his Class “A” membership in the PGA in 1987, and became a life member in 2007. He has worked at various clubs throughout the United States, was a player for Salpointe High School and the University of The University of Arizona Golf Team (1977-1979. Dennis is currently Vice President of Golf Operations at Tubac Golf Resort and Spa

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Southwest Section PGA and PGA Mexico to Partner on Historic Uniting Nations Cup BY VITO BERLINGERI, PGA For the first time in the history of Mexican sports, an international golf tournament will take place between Mexico and the United States under a Ryder Cup format at Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course at the Mayan Palace in Puerto Pe単asco, Sonora, Mexico May 12-15, 2011. The objective of the Uniting Nations Cup is to promote friendship, commercial and cultural relations between the two countries. This is a great opportunity for Mexico, the State of Sonora and the tourist destination of Rocky Point to enhance relations through the media in both countries,

Inaugural "Uniting Nations Cup" WHERE: rocky Point, Mexico at the breathtaking Mayan Palace Beach resort; competition will be contested on the Peninsula De cortes golf course, a Jack nicklaus signature design with nine holes on the sea of cortes. the facility is about a 4.5 hour drive from the Phoenix metropolitan area. WHEN: May 12-15, 2011 May 12: Practice round May 13-15: tournament dates

said Alejandro Ruiz, general manager of Mayan Palace. Grupo Vidanta is proud to announce that the Uniting Nations Cup will be played in Rocky Point for the next five years and will grow every year. The spirit of this tournament is focused on the promotion, fraternity, and friendship between these two important neighboring nations with Golf as the ambassador.

their playing accomplishments speak for themselves. Don Yrene, director of golf at The Golf Club Scottsdale and fivetime Southwest Section PGA Player of the Year, headlines the list for the SWSPGA. He will be joined by Brandon Smith, head golf professional at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club in Tucson. Smith recently won the 2010 Southwest Section PGA Championship.

Ten Southwest Section PGA Professionals will compete against 10 Mexican PGA Professionals, along with 40 amateurs selected by the golf organizations of both countries. The professionals who win the match play competition will win $10,000.

Others include Mike Wright, the president of the Southwest Section PGA and director of instruction at Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa, who recently won the 2010 Senior Section Championship; Wade Dunagan, Executive Director, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship; Greg Avant, Director of Golf at Lone Tree Golf Club in Chandler; Ralph West, Partner, Reid/West Golf Academy; Bob Pancratz, Life Member PGA; Blayne Hobbs, Lead Instructor, Reid/West Golf Academy; Chris Dompier, Head Golf Professional, Skyline Country Club; and Travis Long, Golf Professional, Anthem Country Club, Henderson, Nevada.

The event is the brainchild of Andrew Gilchrist, the tournament host and director of golf at Peninsula De Cortes Golf Course, and Vito Berlingeri, marketing director of the Southwest Section PGA. Mr. Berlingeri said the Uniting Nations Cup will promote goodwill between the two countries. We are utilizing the game of golf to bring the two countries together and strengthen our relationships, he said. The PGA Professionals we have invited are great ambassadors of the game. They will represent the SWSPGA well. And

After 30 years of Corporate Life with Bell Laboratories and AT&T, Vito entered the golf industry as Store Operations Manager with Hot Stix Golf and VP Of Sales for Profile Sports until joining the Southwest Section PGA as Director of Marketing in 2008.

FORMAT: ryder cup format 10 southwest section Pga Professionals will compete against 10 Mexican Pga Professionals Purse: Based on the outcome of the professional matches. OTHER DETAILS: swsPga Professionals will invite four amateur golfers to compete against 40 Mexican amateurs. COST TO THE AMATEURS: $450-$500 includes golf, food and beverage and accommodations at Mayan Palace Beach & golf resort, plus they get a $200 tee gift prize. Website for host facility: www.mayanpalace.com.mx PGA Mexico: www.pgam.com.mx www.unitednations.com CONTACT INFORMATION: Vito Berlingeri - Southwest Section PGA Marketing Director 10685 n. 69th street l scottsdale, az 85254 (480)-443-9002 l http://southwest.pga.com Alejandro Ruiz - MAYAN PALACE general Manager c: + (52) 638.380.5381 o: + (52) 638.383.0400 aruiz@mayanpalace.com.mx

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Price Honored as Professional of the Year BY TODD WARREN, PGA The Professional of the Year is awarded to the individual whose contributions to the game of golf best exemplify the complete PGA member, based on service to the Southern Chapter, the Southwest Section PGA and the Association. It recognizes individuals who are dedicated to the promotion of the game, show leadership ability, and inspire fellow golf professionals. This year's nominees included the Accenture Match Play Championship's Wade Dunagan, Tubac Golf Resort's Dennis Palmer, Randolph Golf Complex's Pam Drake, Blanchard Golf Course's Brent Lingel and Rick Price of the Southwest Section PGA. Past winners include Tucson City Golf 's Mike Hayes, Tucson Country Club's Michael Haywood, the Accenture Match Play Championship's Wade Dunagan, The Stone Canyon Club's Todd Huizinga, the Westin La Paloma's Steve Hughes, just to name a few. Rick Price was announced as the 2010 recipient of this prestigious award during the 2010 Sponsor Recognition and Awards Presentation held at Skyline Country Club. As the Operations Coordinator for the Southern Chapter PGA, Price was recognized for his significant contribution to the Southern Chapter as well as his unrelenting promotion of the game of golf. Price, who has considerably increased sponsorships during the past year, was also instrumental in the creation of a partnership with Southern Arizona Tee Times magazine -- making it the

Southwest Section Southern Chapter

Price coordinates the Ricki Rarick Junior golf program and has heavily participated in its fund raising efforts. He is passionate about juniors learning the game of golf. “Official Publication” for the Southern Chapter. Subsequently, taking on the role as Editor, writer and photographer, Price has made an overwhelming impact within the community to increase public awareness of the game of golf, and recognize both professionals and amateurs within Southern Arizona. “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rick,” states Jacqueline McAbee, Publisher of Southern Arizona Tee Times. “His work ethic and dedication to the industry are truly amazing. He cares about the quality of the magazine, and has been helpful in creating programs that benefit everyone involved in the industry.” Price sits on the Advisory Board for Southern Arizona Tee Times, as well as participating in numerous other Boards and Committees within the Chapter, and throughout the community. In addition to implementing the BlueGolf tournament program to run Chapter events, Price coordinates the Ricki Rarick Junior golf program and has heavily participated in its fund raising efforts. He is passionate about juniors learning the game of golf, was

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a huge part of the High School State Championships success this year, and even communicates with the junior golfers through Facebook! Price is no stranger to this award, being honored now for the fourth time in the Southern Chapter and once for the entire Southwest Section PGA. However, it is obvious to most members of the Southern Chapter that the overall success of the Chapter can be accredited to the continued dedication, determination and drive that he continues to display. Upon receiving the award, Price was clearly grateful to be acknowledged once again. “What an honor, first of all, to be associated with so many outstanding professionals. To have the opportunity to serve you, and the association, is something I thank God for daily. I love what I do, and to receive recognition for my efforts is certainly appreciated.” Price said.

2010 award winners

SOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA TEACHER OF THE YEAR it is awarded to the teacher who initiates and implements innovative teaching programs, publishes golf articles and excels at teaching at his/her facility. this award goes to teachers who excel at teaching golf. the southern chapter has proven year after year that we have some exceptionally talented teachers in our chapter. our 2010 teacher of the year has proven that he can excel in a very competitive market. while taking on the teaching duties at a facility that already has not one, but two southern chapter Pga teachers of the year. one of his students says, “he is very precise, very knowledgeable, cares about his students and will teach all skill levels.” he has been honored with this award before, this years teacher of the year is Ventana Canyon's John Basden.

SOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

in 2010, the southern chapter Pga apprentice of the year award was renamed to the assistant Professional of the year. this year for the ﬁrst time the award includes class a Professionals who works as assistant Professionals. the award is given based on overall performance at his/her facility, service to the southern chapter, the southwest section and the association as a whole. Leadership, image and the ability to inspire golf professionals are also considered. it's safe to say that the awards committee had its hands full with so many worthy candidates. in the end, it was his commitment to growing the chapter, the eﬀort he puts in to run the operation at his facility, and his commitment to the Pga of america that made Blanchard golf course's Brent Lingel this year’s winner.

MIkE HAYES JUNIOR GOLF LEADER OF THE YEAR this gentleman has made Junior golf his commitment. whether it’s fund raising for ricki rarick Junior golf, hosting the swinging for Juniors Pro-am or volunteering as the southern chapter Pga Junior golf committee chairman, he has made junior golf in tucson his work. a product of ricki rarick himself, this year’s award went to the stone canyon club's Brent Newcomb.

WILLIE kANE PLAYER OF THE YEAR it's safe to say that this winner had a good year on the golf course. earlier this year carding a 59, a new course record at skyline cc and ﬁnishing ﬁrst on points for overall consistent play, this years Player of the year award went to skyline's Chris Dompier.

DELL URICH AWARD given to the player with the lowest stroke average in tournament play. typically, this award is a tight battle that is not decided until after the final event of the year’s chapter championship, and this year was no exception coming, down to the ﬁnal round of the chapter championship. with a stroke average of 70.6 in tournament play, the award goes to skyline country club's Chris Dompier.

SOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR he just qualified earlier this year to be eligible to participate in the senior division and immediately proceeded to go out and capture the senior southern chapter Pga championship. Johnny Miller once said about Jack nicklaus that, “when Jack plays well, he wins, when he plays badly, he finishes second, when he plays terribly, he finishes third.” this also fits this year winner representing the accenture Match Play championship, executive Director Wade Dunagan.

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SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CUP

Top Southern Arizona High School golfers take on junior golfers from Korea

BY RICK PRICE, PGA It would be an understatement to say that the International community has been astonished in recent years with the success of the Korean professional golfers. The Korean male players have had moderate success, but not to the degree of the women. An interesting fact is that Korean parents generally discourage their sons from athletic careers and steer them to traditional academic pursuits. Our local junior golfers are going to have an opportunity to get a little taste of the Korean golfer’s abilities first hand, during the Southwest International Junior Cup. We are thrilled with the fact that our top eight high school boys and girls will be competing against some of the best Korean junior golfers in a match play format, similar to the Ryder Cup. The juniors will be playing a team event the first day followed by individual matches for the final round. Our boys team will be captained by the recent state champion Gentry Hicks and the girls will be led by Laura Jacobzenski also state champion. The Randolph North and Dell Urich golf courses will be hosting the 36 hole event. Mike Hayes Deputy Director of Tucson City golf said, “We are excited about the event and having the kids come to town. They are going to be here for couple of months to play and practice five days a week 36 holes a day and study school on the weekends.”

The Southern Chapter PGA will be conducting the tournament events, which are being coordinated with local representative Hye Suk Fish. She said, “The students are from two different Academies, I1 Sung Choi Pro Academy and Guk Sung Park Pro Academy. They will be accompanied by the two golf professionals and here to study golf in our nice weather. They will be introduced to our way of living, as many of these children will most likely attend college in the states. Also, some of these students will some day possibly be playing on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour.” Korea’s golf culture is much different than America. The low availability of affordable golf courses and practice facilities coupled with the fact that it is a “high risk, high return” sport finically, with the “high return” on the investment only being about one percent. The success of the Korean golfers can be attributed to a few things. First of all, it would be based on the player’s ability, devotion and contribution by their parents, and support from sponsorships from Korean companies all working for the same goal. The fact is that Korean parents raise their kids much differently than American parents. What we might consider "pushing" our kids, Koreans consider proper. They believe that leaving children to make their own decisions would be devastating. The majority of the children’s time is accounted for in school, tutoring programs, or in a sports activity until it's time to go to bed and start all over again the next day. In general, Americans would view the pressures placed on Korean children to be inappropriate. We tend to think our

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children need to be "well-rounded." Korean parents, meanwhile, expected the child to do their share to help their family and their country to succeed. When the parents discover their children's talents at an early age, they will place their children's success above theirs. They also play the role of teacher and coach as they closely observe their children and constantly motivate them. Such a role is very important for young children who have an interest in golf but lack a goal-oriented mindset. The goal to succeed and return the love and devotion given by the family is naturally embedded into the minds of children who grow up with unwavering family devotion. Once the decision is made to pursue a professional career, the child will withdraw from regular school curriculum and practices full time with a coach or in an academy. For example, the two academies coming to Tucson have eight students each in the program. The parents typically spend $3,000 to $5,000 a month in raising a golfer, which includes lessons, travel for tournaments and academic tutors. The average Korean household income is about $35,000 a year, and many families have gone into deep debt to finance their children's training. They are passionate about it and when they set a goal they put everything they have into reaching it. Nothing is done halfway.

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BY RICK PRICE, PGA The High School State Golf Championships this year came with plenty of drama prior to the event even starting. In previous years, ninehole matches between the schools and an occasional invitational tournament where the only preparation for regional’s and super regional’s that qualified schools and individuals to play in their respective divisions in the state championship. Earlier this year the Arizona Interscholastic Association who govern high school sports, had to make some hard decisions in regard to budget cuts. It was decided that the regional and super regional qualifying tournaments would be eliminated to save money. However, a new qualifying scoring standard for teams and individuals for the state championship was established. A baseline number was set based on previous year’s scores of matches, and invitational’s, and teams had to beat that standard five times during the

season. Those in favor of these new changes said with the standards being more difficult will allow the state’s better teams to participate, and put a more increased importance on regular season competition. The Southwest Section PGA and Tucson Conquistadores were concerned about the high school golf State Championships and decided to financially underwrite the majority of the State Championship. The PGA also volunteered to run the operations of the tournament along with help of the Golf Academy of America, who also provided gifts for the players and lunch the opening round. With all these changes taking place another idea was to have all the boys and girls in the Division I & II schools play in one location at the same time for the state championship. This alone would be a difficult task for there are few golf facilities in the state that can handle that kind of demand based on the number of players. “That is why the 36 hole Randolph North and Dell Urich golf courses here in Tucson were chosen”,

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said Mike Hayes Deputy Director of Tucson City Golf. Even with all the good intentions and new qualifying standards it did not work out as planned. There were so many teams and individuals that qualified for state that the smallest Division II girl’s teams had to be moved to Silverbell golf course. There were approximately 450 boys and girls playing in their respective Division for the state championship. Arizona Interscholastic Association’s golf tournament director, Dean Visser, said “we will re-evaluate and tweak next year’s qualifying standards after the tournament to make sure we can finish before dark and keep all the boys and girls at one location.” In the State Championship participants have a couple of opportunities when it comes to winning a state title. There are the Individual medalist and or team champions. In the team format, five play each day, and the four lowest scores count toward the team score.

The Division II boys and girls were dominated by the Tucson area schools in the team and individual awards. The Dorado’s from Canyon del Oro high school in Oro Valley fired a combined two day team score of (581) to beat Tucson Catalina Foothills by 13 shots, while Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep (612) took third and Gilbert Williams Field (617) tied for fourth with Sunrise Mountain. CDO’s boys coach John Farbarik said, “This is my fifth year as coach and my first team State Championship and second individual title. We finished runner-up last year, so this year's State Championship is especially gratifying because the years of work and improvement it represents. The kids have learned how to grind through their difficulties and stay positive. It paid off. It was special seeing the boys so happy for themselves and their teammates.” Individually, CDO’s Gentry Hicks shot a 2-under 70 in the final round combined with an opening 71 finished 3-under par (141) to edge teammate Jaime Waltmire by two shots and Catalina Foothills’ Dylan Kornberg by three shots. Hicks said, “I knocked in a 35 foot birdie on no.17 and hit an eight iron to a foot on the last hole for a birdie.” Hicks, a senior, finished off his high school career winning three tournament invitationals and the state title. Coach Farbarik said, “Having Gentry Hicks win the Individual Championship and Jaime Waltmire as individual Runner-up made the day that much more special.” The lady Falcons from Catalina Foothills have reason to celebrate as well. They defended their title to become back to back winners for the team championship and Senior Laura Jabczenski repeated as the individual champion. Coach Mark Polich said, “The girls at the beginning of the season chose the motto (One More Time) this had a two-fold meaning: the four seniors got to play a season of high school golf (one more time) and they really wanted to win the State Championship (one more time).” >>

2010 Girls High School Championship

2010 Boys High School Championship

GIRLS DIVISION I

BOYS DIVISION I

TEAM STANDINGS

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

TEAM STANDINGS

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

1. Hamilton 2. Xavier 3. Chaparral 4. Salpointe 5. Corona de Sol 6. Basha 7. Mountain View Marana 8. Pinnacle 9. Mountain Ridge 10. Red Mountain

277 291 310 319 332 327 335 328 336 339

285 293 318 310 318 330 333 341 340 353

562 584 628 629 650 657 668 669 676 692

1 Red Mountain 2 Desert Vista 3 Pinnacle 4 Hamilton 5 Mountain Pointe 6 Brophy 7 Ironwood Ridge T8 Chaparral T8 Salpointe 10 Horizon

287 286 288 291 299 296 297 297 296 301

282 287 289 289 287 296 298 299 300 299

569 -7 573 -3 577 +1 580 +4 586 +10 592 +16 595 +19 596 +20 596 +20 600 +24

INDIVIDUAL

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

INDIVIDUAL

1. 2. 3. T4. T.4. 6. T7. 9.

64 70 70 73 72 76 71 74

70 70 72 71 72 69 76 74

134 140 142 144 144 145 147 148

1 Colin Mccarty T2 Ricky Lee T2 Cody McManus 4 Matthew Liringis T5 Kolton Lapa T5 Zach Wright T7 Brett Wilson T7 Dustin Dalzell T7 Marley Sweeny T10 Ken Iida T10 Benn Potter T10 Brenden Bone T13 Kevin Goldstein T13 Colton West T13 Jacob Smith

Kyung Kim – Hamilton Sarah Schmelzel – Xavier Younjin Kim – Hamilton Saki Iida – Hamilton Kaira Martin – Xavier Dana Finkelstein Charatta Thongbai Daffodil Sanchez

GIRLS DIVISION II TEAM STANDINGS

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

1 Catalina Foothills Laura Jacobzenski Erin McClure Shireen Singh Grace Tooley Taylor Dunagan 2 Cienega 3 Notre Dame 4 Cactus Shadows 5 St Gregory 6 Canyon del Oro 7 Queen Creek 8 Saguaro 9 Sabino 10 Scottsdale Christian

323

646

328 337 345 357 362 373 384 379 414

336 341 338 369 367 365 379 388 393

664 678 683 726 729 738 763 767 807

INDIVIDUAL

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

145

153

157

161

162

163

T1 Laura Jacobzenski Catalina Foothills T1 Jordan Carter Cienega 3 Erin McClure Catalina Foothills 4 Laurie Snyder Cactus Shadows T5 Natassja Meredith St Gregory T5 Kelsey Gilchrist Cactus Shadows T7 Shawna Comeaux Sabino T7 Kirsti Grau Cienega T9 Mary Driscol Raymond S. Kellis-Ind. T9 Anna Kathryn Hughes Notre Dame

Rd 1/Rd 2/Total Buena Salpointe Desert Vista Desert Vista Red Mountain Pinnacle Red Mountain Pinnacle Red Mountain Hamilton Mountain Pointe Boulder Creek Ironwood Ridge Red Mountain Perry

65-71--136 -8 72-67--139 -5 70-69--139 -5 72-68--140 -4 71-70--141 -3 70-71--141 -3 70-72--142 -2 71-71--142 -2 73-69--142 -2 74-69--143 -1 71-72--143 -1 74-69--143 -1 72-72--144 E 73-71--144 E 75-69--144 E

BOYS DIVISION II TEAM STANDINGS

Rd 1

Rd 2

Total

1 Canyon Del Oro Gentry Hicks Jaime Waltmire Logan France Dj Niichel Tom Olla 2 Catalina Foothills 3 Notre Dame T4 Sunrise Mountain T4 Williams Field 6 Thunderbird T7 Cienega T7 Cactus T9 Seton Catholic T9 Sabino 11 Saguaro

287

294

581

296 302 307 301 317 316 322 315 316 306

298 310 310 316 310 312 306 314 313 329

594 612 617 617 627 628 628 629 629 635

INDIVIDUAL 1 Gentry Hicks 2 Jaime Waltmire 3 Dylan Kornberg 4 Anthony Quezada 5 Scott Morrison T6 Kale Davidson T6 Jeff Moore T6 Logan France 9 Quinton Moore T10 Tommy Marino T10 Nick Hool

Rd 1/Rd 2/Total Canyon Del Oro Canyon Del Oro Catalina Foothills Independence Catalina Foothills Cactus Paradise Valley Canyon Del Oro Williams Field Sunrise Mountain Williams Field

71-70--141 -3 70-73--143 -1 74-70--144 E 76-70--146 +2 73-74--147 +3 76-72--148 +4 71-77--148 +4 75-73--148 +4 73-76--149 +5 73-77--150 +6 74-76--150 +6

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They proved to be right by taking their hard work, dedication to the game an overall record of 30 wins and 4 losses in their regular season to post a two day total (646) at Silverbell golf course for an 18 shot victory over Cienega. St. Gregory finished fifth and Canyon del Oro respectfully in sixth. “They were the hardest working group of players I have ever had in my 11 years of coaching high school golf. I couldn’t be any happier for the girls,” said Coach Polich. After the opening round 71 Catalina Foothills Jabczenski found herself tied at the top of the leader board with Cienega’s Jordan Carter. Jabczenski carded an eagle 2 on the par 4 no.15 to fire a 2-under 33 on the back nine en

route to her 71. During the final round, Carter and Jabczenski could not seem to shake each other all day as they headed to the par 4 no. 17 and when Carter’s second shot found the water hazard; it appeared her hopes of winning were gone. However, Carter pitched in for par from 20 yards as Jabczenski bogey. “I was disappointed when my ball went in the water but as soon as I pitched it in, what a relief, said Carter.” They now we're heading to the par 5 no. 18 all tied. It came down to a final par putt for Carter as Jabczenski had just missed her birdie putt for the outright title. “I left so many putts just short all day, said Jabczenki” as she waited to see her fate. Carter sank the putt and claimed cochampion honors with Jabczenski. “It was the scariest putt of my life, she said.” Another lady falcon Senior Erin McClure finished third firing rounds of 77-76=153. Natassja Meredith of St.

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Gregory finished T-5 shooting 7982=161 and Cienega’s Kirsti Grau T-7 shooting 81-81=162. The Girls Division I results found Salpointe Catholic as the top Southern Arizona team finishing fourth in the team division scoring (629) for the two days. The two lady Lancers, Brianna Vogel and Krystal Quihuis finished in tie for sixteenth both scoring (152) totals. Chandler Hamilton won the state team title with a (562) total edging out Xavier’s posting a (584). Hamilton’s Kyung Kim won the individual championship shooting 6-under par 64-70=134 total. Mountain View from Marana finished seventh at (668) and Kayleigh Kresse was their top finisher at (155). Tucson High Rachel Clark finished as well at (155). Red Mountain won the Boys Division I

Laura Jabczenski

Gentry Hicks

Jamie Waltmire CDO runner-up with Mike Bejarano AIA board of directors

Championship and it was the school’s first boy’s golf state title since 2002. The Lions collectively shot 6-under par on Saturday during the final round at Randolph North Golf Course. They moved past first-day leader Desert Vista to win the championships by four strokes with a two-day score of (573). Ironwood Ridge was Southern Arizona’s low team finishing seventh at (595) and Salpointe tied for eight shooting (596).

Salpointe’s Ricky Lee finished tied for second individually posting scores of 72– 67=139. Lee finished three shots back of winner Colin McCarty of Buena 6571=136. Starting the final round Lee knew he had to play well to have any chance for the individual title. It did not take long as he caught fire on the front nine making five birdies his first eight hole and capping off the front nine with an eagle 3 on the par 5 to shoot a

blistering 7-under par 29. However, he fell cold on the back nine shooting 2over par for a 5-under par total. Some other top Southern Arizona golfers were Kevin Goldstein from Ironwood Ridge finishing T-13 at even par (144) and teammates Austin Stussel T-23 – (147), Alex McMahon T33 – (149). Salpointe golfer Matt McClure T-48 – (152).

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Good Speed = Good Putting BY RYAN ECKROAT, PGA

Having a sense for speed is intuitive and based on feel. Unlike your full swing, there is no mathematical formula that a player can use to control distance. To putt well you should be relaxed and using your instincts, you can’t do that while you’re doing math in your head. A great example of this in other sports is shooting hoops in basketball. Good players trust their feel to get the ball in the hoop without thinking about how much to adjust the height of their jump or stroke for every shot.

you putt, take one practice stroke for the first ball looking Having a sense at the tee, then step in and for speed is putt the first ball. After you intuitive and hit your putt, do not look to based on feel. see where the ball finished. Unlike your full Use your feel to visualize how swing, there is no close you got to the tee. Then, mathematical without looking at the tee or formula that a the ball you just putted, hit player can use to the second ball and again for control distance. the third putt. Once you have felt in your mind how close you got, look to see how you did on all three. Don’t be discouraged if your putts aren’t close to the tee, close to where you thought they were, or both! Just notice how close you were, and go pick a new putt and repeat the process. By only looking at the tee before your first putt, you’re forced to see your target in your mind’s eye. It also keeps you focused on your target, not your stroke, which is the best way to putt. Before long, you’ll be rolling the ball within a foot of your tee like a pro!

Here is a simple drill to improve your feel. Put a tee in the largest and flattest area of the putting green that allows you to putt from all sides. Pick a distance you want to start from and set three balls down to putt to your tee. When

Change the distance and side of the tee you’re putting from to improve your feel for all types of putts. This is also a great thing to do you in your pre-round routine to get your feel honed in before you go play.

A putt’s success is determined by two things, having the correct line and having the correct speed. While, these two elements are dependent upon each other, a putt played with more speed will break less and vice versa, the most important is speed because you’re more apt to three putt due to running a putt way past or leaving it way short than missing to one side or another. If you think about your last few rounds, I’m sure you’ll find this to be the case.

Ryan is the General Manager at Poston Butte Golf Club at Anthem Merrill Ranch in Florence, Arizona. As a PGA Member and 9-year veteran with Troon Golf, Ryan has managed multiple facilities in Arizona and Colorado. Ryan can be reached at 520.723.1880 or visit www.postonbutte.com.

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Why Can’t I Hit My Ball Straight? BY DON HESS How many times do you hit your tee shot off to the right and out of bounds on the first hole? Of course you tee up that mulligan and for some reason it always seems to be a better result than your first effort. Maybe you have one of those days when you don’t know if your next tee shot will slice into the desert or hook left into the housing community adjacent to the course. Is your typical ball flight a push, cut or slice? Is your tendency to pull, draw, or hook your shots? Do you know what the difference between these ball flights? Do you know what causes these ball flights? When I teach a first time student it is important for me to watch them hit three balls and ask one question. What is the biggest concern you have with your swing? Many times during those first three shots, a student will hit balls in different directions. As an instructor, I need to answer the first question to understand what each student’s tendencies are. Because there are many different ball flights which go the same direction, you will need to understand what can cause each one. A ball flight which goes to the right means your club face is open at impact position. If you hit your ball which starts to the left and slices back to the right it means you have a swing path issue and your clubface is open at impact. I would like you to try a drill which will stop your shots from ever going to the right again. Try to allow your right hand to become more involved with your swing. Allowing your right hand to rotate and pass the left will create a better chance to square your clubface at impact. Ball flight moving left of your target means a closed clubface at impact. One of the most common reasons for this flight is a swing path which starts inside and moves “over the top” before approaching contact. After making contact with a closed face, your swing path will continue moving around your body to fast, causing a pulled shot. You may have made a great movement with your hands, which leads to a more powerful shot than a ball floating weekly to the right. Correcting this ball flight will need to be created by keeping your club swinging down it’s intended target line. Body alignment is very import when trying to create a better swing path. Lining up your body to the target instead of the ball will lead to your swing trying to compensate to your poor set up. The ideas in this month’s article are based on trends seen in many of my students. I would recommend trying drills included to see if problems mentioned above are similar to yours. Do not hesitate to contact me at dhess@thepinesgolfclub.com or your local professional to assist you in correcting the necessary concerns in your golf swing. 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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turn Baby, turn! as the back swing star ts, so does rotation with the shoulders, arms and spine, all working together.

How many times during a round of golf have you hit a shot and said, “Wow, that felt nice,” or do you find yourself saying more often then not, “get down, kick left, spin!”? If you find yourself saying the second more then the first, this article is for you.

arms and upper body. They are out of rhythm and they need to work together! To make sure that your shoulders and arms are starting the swing together, use this simple drill.

The golf swing is a turning motion of momentum and power. It all starts with a good address position and takeaway. As the back swing starts, so does rotation with the shoulders, arms and spine, all working together. The shoulders and arms work together for tour professionals to start the back swing simultaneously, and so should your swing. The amateur often separates their arms from their body in the back swing, creating a small turn with the upper body and arms that are forced to go skyward. The club may actually pass parallel in the backswing, but that is because of the arms, not necessarily from solid upper body rotation mechanics. This leads to a poor downswing path and promotes an inconsistent impact pattern. The average amateur has anywhere from 50-80 degrees of upper body rotation (commonly referred to as shoulder turn); the tour professional has an average 89 degrees with a five iron. So why do you think they hit it further, straighter, and more consistently? TURN BABY, TURN!

1. Place a ball (soccer ball to basket ball size) between your arms just above the elbow joints; bring your hands together palms facing, and form your normal address posture. The ball should just touch your chest. If it touches your stomach, move the ball upward toward your chin. (Picture one)

If your backswing feels out of rhythm, slow or fast, out of balance or just awkward, it is correlated to your rotation in the backswing with your

2. Now, start your backswing. Feel the connection between your hands, arms, shoulders and upper body. Turn until you have rotated to the spot in picture

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two. Then, return to picture one and repeat four times. 3. If you have having difficulty accomplishing picture two, place your rear against a wall, assume picture one, and turn back about half way. You can still feel the connection between your arms and upper body!

Now you have started your back swing like a tour pro and have a much better chance for solid contact. After doing this drill, duplicate it in your swing as closely as possible. Feel the connection, turn your upper body, and swing confidently.

Thomas Gibbs is a PGA Teaching Professional at GolfTEC in Tucson at 4439 N. Oracle Road, inside of Golfsmith. He is also a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness and Junior Instructor. He can be reached at 520-887-4653 or Tom.gibbs@golftec.com

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“I’m very lucky to be a new partner with Casino Del Sol,’’ said Mr. An. “I am honored. I feel very comfortable about this because there is big potential. They have great clientele and I think we are going to be very good together.’’ Casino Del Sol CEO Wendell Long called it a “great collaboration of the two brands,’’ all the while giving customers the best of both worlds. “It’s a great marriage because it benefits both sides,’’ Long said. “We could not be nearly as successful if we opened any Asian restaurant ourselves. He’s already done very well and now will be more successful. He’s a great businessman. He has the ability to work on a number of projects while not neglecting any one of them. He’s very hands-on and takes every project very seriously.’’ The restaurant will be one of the first phases of the 215-room Casino Del Sol Hotel, Spa & Conference Center, a 161,000 square-foot facility expansion. The restaurant will be open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week. It will also be made available for private parties. “I’ll be the one-and-only Asian restaurant at a casino in southern Arizona,’’ said Mr. An. “I think the situation isn’t just a great opportunity but a unique one." Part of the benefits of being associated with the casino is Club Sol members soon will be able to honor/redeem their points at any of his Tucson restaurants.

“We’ll be combining advertising and that’s good for them and good for me,’’ Mr. An said. The restaurant, built right next to the popular Tequila Factory overlooking the casino floor, is more than 5,000 square feet in size. “We’re very excited to be working with him,’’ said Mark Birtha, president and chief development officer of Sol Casinos. “He’s a local celebrity restaurateur who has high-end, highquality restaurants. His outlet here will be no different. It’ll be very dynamic, high-energy and exciting just outside the casino floor.’’ The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than 17,000 enrolled members. The reservation is located in southwest metropolitan Tucson. The Tribe owns and operates two casinos: Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol. Nongaming enterprises include the Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue, and the Del Sol Marketplace, which includes a gas station and car wash, convenience store and smoke shop. It is also the future home to Casino Del Sol Hotel, Spa & Conference Center, a 215-room, 161,000-square-foot facility that includes 5 new F&B venues, outdoor pool and event lawn, high limit gaming salon, 4 story parking garage, and a new meeting and convention center with over 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. For more information, visit www.solcasinos.com

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>>> Antigua – Women’s Spring 2011 Fashion Collection In the business world, “don’t mess with success” is a time-honored axiom. The Antigua Group has gained much wisdom over its 31 years of existence and is well on it’s way to being one of the leaders in the golf and sports apparel business. That doesn’t mean tweaking, re-styling and updating aren’t very much a part of what Antigua routinely does. That’s clearly evident in Antigua’s Spring 2011 women’s fashion collections. This new line is based on Antigua’s highly successful DESERT DRY XTRA-LITE lightweight

moisture management products and will integrate an expanded XTRA-LITE product availability in an updated color palette for 2011. The DESERT DRY feature is a moisture wicking technology created exclusively for Antigua to absorb and transfer moisture quickly and evenly across the body to achieve the most efficient evaporation possible. DESERT DRY XTRA-LITE is a unique combination of Antigua’s DESERT DRY moisture wicking feature and a specially developed ultra light fabric construction for maximum wicking performance and optimum comfort. Sean Gregg, Antigua’s Director of Product Development, did an interview last year about all things Antigua, and turned out to be something of a soothsayer regarding how golf fashion might be going in the near future.

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“Golf has always been a fairly traditional sport, but social lifestyle changes like the acceptance of casual looks in the workplace and fashion trends in the form of performance styling offer the ability to create options in golf apparel that weren’t previously available,” Gregg said. “The ‘casual’ acceptance in the workplace has actually worked to the advantage of golf apparel manufacturers like ourselves, who focus on making golf apparel more versatile, to work both on and off the course. It’s actually the golf polo shirt that’s typically what’s come to be accepted as business casual.” Look for the new line to feature a

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“Keen” sophisticated color palette with easy to merchandise color stories, classic styling with appropriate feminine details. Also watch for a broader range of lightweight and silky fabrics to provide a very good drape regardless of body type. “We wanted to maintain the successful direction of the prior season…,” said Danielle Dellios, Antigua’s Women’s Senior Designer. “…the new collection follows the same wellreceived silhouettes as last year’s, but we’ve taken the fabrications & color palette a step further by adding more nylon, cotton & modal blends along with richer, bolder colors.” Overall, the 2011 line provides a modern approach to traditional golfwear. Indications of the spirit of these new collections are the names assigned to the three innovative & opulent product groups – Dashing, Mischief and Dynamic. These groups are color specific, while the ‘Dashing’ group consists of rich red, brown & cream tones; the ‘Mischief’ group is a combination of blush tones. The last color group is the ‘Dynamic’ collection and offers washed shades of blue mixed with cream.

It should also be noted that in addition to the high-quality products Antigua has produced over the years, one of the things that should always be kept in mind is all of those products are tested in the Arizona heat (Antigua’s corporate headquarters are located in Peoria, AZ.). Knowing that products perform well in the intense desert heat

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In addition to its leadership role in the field of golf and sportswear, Antigua has also begun an effort to take a similar role in protecting the environment. In 2008, employees advocating changes for a better environment formed the Antigua Green Team.

Reduction programs by offering monthly and annual incentives to employees who carpool or use alternative means of transportation to get to work. The group has even helped ensure all catalogs are printed on FSC certified paper and produced with FSC certified printers. Production of catalogs has also been cut by 10 percent in 2010 by going paperless with e-catalogs for all three Antigua divisions.

New and potentially useful ideas to encourage reusing, reducing and recycling are discussed at monthly meetings. Whether it’s what designates a recyclable or participating in the Maricopa County Trip

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Desert Diamond Casino-Hotel, with convenient access to the Tucson International Airport, Green Valley, and downtown Tucson, offers local residents and visitors a unique entertainment and leisure experience. As the only hotel-casino facility in Southern Arizona, guests can relax with an overnight retreat at the hotel with the option of also enjoying some slots, table games, Bingo, the Monsoon Nightclub, or a feast at the famed Steak House—all without getting in a car. Traveling down Nogales Highway in Tucson, guests are first greeted with a modest yet impressive structure that reflects a southwestern architectural influence. Pulling up to the hotel under a looming wood-beam structure, guests will quickly realize that this isn’t just another generic hotel; it is specifically designed to honor and reflect the history of the region and the Tohono O’odham Nation. The hotel lobby—with a circular layout topped off with an intricate chandelier above the seating area—provides a full view of the outdoor pool and access to the hotel bar in addition to the concierge and front desk. A delicately balanced modern décor mixed with traditional tribal elements flows from the lobby to the hallways to the rooms. Special attention is given to the smallest details, such as the lighting fixtures and tile mosaics along the pathway.

The hotel’s 148 rooms are spa-like at every turn; large bathrooms come with granite countertops and modern, wood vanities. Flatscreen, wall-mounted televisions come standard with more than 80 channels, as well as complimentary wireless and dial-up internet access. Safes, large enough to fit a laptop, are also available in each room. Guests can choose between three room types—deluxe, superior or premium—

depending on preference of poolside view and balcony access. Bigger spenders can also choose to stay in one of the hotel’s executive suites, complete with garden tub, sitting area and wet bar. There are enough amenities to keep guests from ever having to leave. The outdoor area includes a hot tub large enough to fit 20 people that cascades into the pool below, which is heated to 82 degrees during the winter months. Guests can also sit around the fire pit and enjoy the surround-sound

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music and watch the rotating light show that plays within the pool. A 24-hour fitness center is available to those guests looking to keep active. In addition to the exercise equipment, it includes individual televisions for the different machines, as well as access to XM Radio. For those looking to make their working vacation a bit more convenient, look no further than the business center and the additional seating areas. Guests also have access to meeting rooms, the Executive Boardroom and the state-of-the-art conference center. The Coffee Bar provides gourmet coffees and sandwiches, baked goods, and salads. Additional dining options, including the Buffet and Steak House, are just a short walk to the casino floor, which is connected by a large rotunda filled with traditional Tohono O’odham items, such as baskets, wooden bowls, and clothing. Desert Diamond Casino-Hotel’s unique dual-use facility—not to mention the taxfree experience—provides the perfect getaway for locals and out-of-town guests. Special packages are available, which include hotel room discounts combined with casino-amenity deals. Visit ddcaz.com for details on Arizona resident discounts and upcoming winter and spring packages.

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