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Kids Matter Looking at the front cover you might think this is the Alice Cooper issue. You would be right! He’s not only a great ambassador for rock but also for golf here in Arizona. I got to sit down with Alice and what I was most impressed with (beside the plaques and awards) was his faith and his contribution to kids and the community. This cover is a work of art from Wonderland Publications out of the UK. Simon Weitzman and Paul Skellett have put together a book that is not only fine art work but storylines in the golfing world that have never been told until now. Alice’s contribution to kids reminded me that we all need to help a child reach their full potential through patience, love and grace. God knows none of us are perfect and kids need to know that›s it ok to make mistakes and also know that we are there to support them. I learn this every day being a dad. When you share with a junior, golf becomes a bit of a metaphor for life. Sometimes things go your way. When you wallop it down the middle of the fairway, you feel as if “Life is Good!” Other times your ball lands into the rough and find yourself having to chip around obstacles and problems. Here is where the metaphor kicks in. When you introduce a junior to the game of golf they learn confidence and independence and best of all that it›s a sport for their lifetime. Golf has taking center stage in our great State these past few months and Arizona Golf Central Magazine was there to bring you all the news and fun from these great events. Kyle Stanley bounced back, Hunter Mahan shined at the Accenture Match Play Championship and golf fans flocked to Golf Fest at Longbow. Next up, here come the ladies to show us they have game at the LPGA RR Donnelley Founders Cup to be held at the JW Marriot. At the end of April, get ready for the Legends Tour with greats like Nancy Lopez and Jan Stevenson. I want our readers and the people that Like Arizona Golf Central on Facebook to understand what “Like” really means to us. By liking us, it has value. In turn, we want to help your business, whether it be a product or service. The quality of our relationship and the quality of our communication and promise to each another matters. Golf Central Magazines are committed to our philosophy of how we do business and the core values we practice every day as people. By upholding and living true to these core values, we have thrived even in difficult economic times. We strive to bring quality and value in who we are as people, what we produce in the way of results, and how we go about working with our clients. We are all proud of our continued success as one of the best publications in golf. This accomplishment is shared with the entire team who is responsible for consistently delivering quality articles, great photography and most of all results, for our advertisers. I want to personally welcome three new members to the Arizona Golf Central family: Jean Gunby, Greg Dunivant and Bradley Miller all are great additions to our staff box and we appreciate their efforts. So while we get back to work on our next issue, we hope that you will take some time to enjoy this one, introduce a junior to the game of golf and enjoy our great weather!
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Women in Golf 8 Pam Miller
Golf Bachelor 12 Matt Anzalone
Cart Girl 14 Megan Christman
Golf Travel 18 Jamaica
Cover Feature 20 Solid Rock
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Stay and Play 26 Temecula
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Pam Miller Founded in Scottsdale, AZ in 1979, the Antigua Group, Inc. is a leading designer and marketer of men’s, women’s and children’s lifestyle apparel and sportswear under the distinctive Antigua label. In 2009, Antigua celebrated its 30th Anniversary serving the apparel needs of the Golf, Licensed Sports, Corporate and identity Specialty Retail markets. With its roots in the golf market, Antigua has built a solid reputation with numerous tournaments and tour professionals. The Antigua Team on Tour consists of several PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA and other nationwide touring professionals. It has become the apparel of choice for numerous PGA, Senior PGA and LPGA tournaments. Antigua is one of a select group of companies invited to participate in the exclusive PGA
Retirement Plus Program. The company’s understanding of, and commitment to, the special needs of the golf market has resulted in the development of an event services division within the customer services department. Like everything the company does, the Antigua standard of customer service is developed with an understanding of company’s roots and a clear vision of its future. One of the reasons for Antigua’s success is Pam Miller. In her current position as Vice President of Customer Service, she oversees the phone and e-commerce center as well as event services, logo coordination, art, digitzing and the outlet store. She is also the proud mother of three stepdaughters and two grandsons. Miller and her husband, John, live in Scottsdale with their dog, Sadie. Her dedication to work and family is why AZ Golf Central Magazine wants to honor her as a Woman in Golf. How did you get into the industry? After working in the carpet industry as credit manager for Masland Carpets, I joined Starter Corp. in New Haven, Connecticut 20 years ago and became their Corporate Credit Manager. They were a huge licensed apparel company. I was with them for almost 5 years when my husband and I decided to make a lifestyle change and move to Arizona. I targeted Antigua as the company where I would most like to work since I had experience with apparel and many of the same customers. The golf market was new to me, but exciting to learn. I began as the Customer Service Manager and during my tenure I have overseen customer
service, credit and operations. I have been a Vice President for over 11 years and last September I celebrated my 16 year anniversary with Antigua. What has been your proudest moment at Antigua? Wow, that’s a tough one! Can I list more than one? Antigua’s resiliency during the recent economic downturn, being at Antigua over 16 years, receiving the promotion to a Vice President position, delighting customers with our service and seeing our staff be successful while promoting managers from within. What do you think has lead to the success of Antigua? Without a doubt, superior customer service, incredible teamwork within all departments and exceptional products. How do you see Antigua’s growth in the next few years? Definitely at a greater rate than the overall industry. We are positioned to take market share from our competitors. What premium fabric in Antigua’s line sets it apart from competitors? Antigua’s Desert Dry and Desert Dry Xtra-Lite truly set Antigua apart. They are fabulous moisture wicking properties that enhance our garments and make them extremely comfortable to wear in any environment. Aside from your daily duties, what do you prefer for fun and relaxation? My fun passions are travel and reading/ collecting first edition mystery books and getting them signed by the author. As for travelling, my dream trip is coming up this summer as I embark on an African Safari in Botswana. I am going with a travel group and cannot wait. We will be in three separate camps to view the animals in their natural habitats. Aside from that, I have visited 46 states in our fabulous country and most recently was enthralled with a trip to southern Utah where we visited Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. I still have North Dakota, Iowa, Oklahoma and Wisconsin to go. The Amalfi Coast of Italy, Lake Louise in Canada, Wailea and New York City are also favorite places I have visited.
For those that don’t know you, what is the one thing that you really want them to know about you? I am deeply committed in my Christian faith along with my husband. If I can add a second thing, one of my biggest thrills has been personally meeting Herschel Walker and having him call me to purchase Antigua shirts. 8
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PGA Tour Golfer Ricky Barnes Establishes Ricky Barnes Foundation
Former US Amateur Golf Champion and current PGA Tour player Ricky Barnes has established the Ricky Barnes Foundation at the Arizona Community Foundation to benefit a variety of causes, including childhood obesity and youth golf programs. With this Foundation, Ricky and his wife, Suzanne, will continue their tradition of undertaking charitable endeavors and increase their involvement in community support going forward. “The Ricky Barnes Foundation is the realization of our continuing focus on helping the community in as many
ways as possible,” said Barnes. “This is just the start of a long and fruitful relationship between the Ricky Barnes Foundation and our friends and sponsors, as well as the beneficiaries of the support we plan to provide.” Duff & Phelps, Breitling, Wilson Staff and Oakley, current sponsors of Barnes on the PGA Tour, have made inaugural contributions to the Foundation, the first such gifts. The Ricky Barnes Foundation is administered by the Arizona Community Foundation. For more information, please visit www.azfoundation.org.
“Starting New at Golf” for Kids Now offered at the Kierland Golf Club, SNAG Golf is getting junior golfers more active in learning a game that will last a lifetime. As the easiest and most fun way to learn golf, SNAG golf contains all the elements of the sport but utilizes modified equipment and specialized teaching methods to deliver great results. Color-coded teaching aids and oversized equipment provide junior golfers an opportunity to learn how to play golf in a FUN atmosphere! This educational course is offered every Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The one-hour session is recommended for junior golfers between the ages of 5 – 14, and costs $20 per child. For more information or to reserve a spot, email golf@kierlandresort.com, visit www.kierlandgolf.com or call 480.624.1202.
Golf a la Carte—Southeast Edition GOLF a la CARTE is a series of regional cookbooks drawing on the expertise and experience of the finest chefs at country clubs and golf resorts. These fully illustrated cookbooks contain recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Our editors have solicited the «signature» recipes from the best executive chefs in the nation and present them for use in your own kitchen. While these cookbooks make for the perfect gift for a golfer or golf lover, amateur gourmets will also enjoy browsing through the pages and trying some of these delicious dishes. The Southeast edition contains more than 190 delicious recipes from 94 golf clubs and golf resorts in the Southeast, from Florida to the Carolinas, including Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Bay Hill, Reynolds Plantation, Hammock Bay 10
and the Harmony Golf Reserve. Private clubs include Forsyth, Athens, Orchid Island, Steelwood, Croasdaile, Long Cove, Canongate and the Thornblade Club. The Foreword is written by golfing great Arnold Palmer, with an Introduction by Michael Diehl, executive chef of Atlanta›s famed East Lake Golf Club. There is a chapter on wines of the pros, plus an index and glossary of terms. This is a collector›s item and the perfect gift for any avid golfer. “Golf a la Carte not only provides recipes from some of the finest golf clubs from the Southeast, but with the extraordinary photos throughout the book, you have the ultimate coffee table book. A ‘must have’ for every golfer and cook.” Speaking of Golf For more information or to purchase your own copy, please visit www.golfcookbook.com. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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t t a M lone a z n A Where were you born? Did you grow up there?
I was born in Racine, WI. Racine is a small town just south of Milwaukee by about 30min. I lived there until I was 15 when my family made the best decision of my life to move out to Scottsdale, where I finished High school. I love going back home for 5 days tops in the summer (just to play golf, maybe a run to Chicago) but I don’t know how I managed 15 years out there in the snow.
What do you do for a living (or when you aren’t playing golf)? I am the Head Golf Professional at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, a private club centrally located in Scottsdale. When I’m not working, I love to travel, workout, hangout with friends, watch the stock market, play golf competitively in tournaments. I really enjoy playing golf with some of my close friends who aren’t any good! There are four of us who play regularly that have a ongoing pack. During any round if anyone of us makes a hole in one, after the completion of 18, we immediately head to the airport, don’t call anyone, don’t even change, and take the next flight straight to Vegas for the night (yet to happen).
Do you have a favorite designer for suits, shoes, etc? Suits!!!?? I’m a golf professional. We don’t wear suits--I only own two and I want to keep it that way! On the other hand, for casual, I like 7 for All Mankind jeans, 7 Diamonds dress shirts and I keep it real classy with Jack Purcill edition Converse or Speary boat shoes.
Aside from golf, what do you prefer for fun and relaxation?
I prefer hanging out with friends for fun. I hate the summer (way to hot) but yet at the same time I love it because that means its lake time with the friends! And this year my relaxation was watching my Green Bay Packers play in the regular season!
What’s your take on cuddling?
If you have the right woman,
then its great!
Who would you like to have with you on a deserted island?
Hmmmmm………I suppose I could say a smoking hot model, butttt honestly, I would like to have either Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Sin Bad, Cat Williams, or this random comedian that I saw in Vegas (that was hilarious). Of course I also would like to be with the woman I will probably meet 12
somewhere down the road, in front of a bonfire listening to non-stop standup. Oh and If I get one more throw in, Bobby Flay, so he could cook us up something “real nice”.
What three people would you most like to play with in your fantasy foursome? No question the first one would be Tiger
Woods. He is probably one of the best golfers that I will see in my lifetime. Two, Phil Michelson, not because I like him, but strictly because I need him to sign my 2010 Masters flag. Three would be Ben Hogan because he basically showed everyone how to swing a golf club. The fourth would be Charles Barkley. I talk to him all the time at Gainey and I just really want to know that if I played 18 holes with him, I would be swinging like him?
Boxers or briefs?
With no question, boxers! I don’t think I have worn tighty whiteys since I was 5 and I’m sticking to it! What is the last book you read? Oh man I absolutely hate reading books. USA Today or Newspapers I love, but books, no go. I think the last book I read front to cover was Mrs. Doubtfire in probably 6th grade for a book report. I’m almost certain I watched the movie just to back up the intense reading that I had to endure.
What is your favorite course to play?
My favorite course to play in Arizona hands down is Forest Highlands, the Canyons course. The views on this course are unbelievable. In the US , I still have a lot of ground to cover on my list, but one of my all time favorites would have to be back in my home state at Whistling Straights. I have had the pleasure and opportunity to play there numerous times and it doesn’t get much better.
What was your best golf shot ever?
Since I have been playing golf from the age of 3, and I am yet to have a hole in one I would have to say when I was at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, AZ. We were on the 8th hole and I pulled my shot off the tee into the fairway bunker on the left. I get up there and I have 140 left to the hole, I couldn’t see the green or the pin, I chose to hit a 9 iron. After I hit, with my friends already up at the green, I hear a bunch a screaming. Turns out I flew my ball past the pin and spun it back about 15 feet into the cup. I’ve holed out from the fairways several times, but this was by far the best because my friends thought it was the coolest thing they have ever seen. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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Megan Christman Where did you grow up?
I am born and raised here in AZ and from the North Phoenix Area.
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? That’s a hard one but I would have to say I would be a fox because I am small but still feisty; I am a hard worker, loyal, & compassionate.
What is your favorite sport to play and to watch?
I am a HUGE New England Patriot fan. Born and raised one.
Do you enjoy playing golf and are there any golfers in your family? I am actually slowly learning Photo by Greg Dunivant
how to play golf but love going to the driving range. Actually yes I do have a few avid golfers in my family.
What do you feel makes this club special?
What makes Karsten special is the care and attention we give our guests and members as a whole team.
What is your favorite part and least favorite part of being a cart girl? My favorite part of being
a cart girl is interacting with all the golfers on a daily basis and getting them to have as much fun as they can while playing. My least favorite part is how cold it gets in the morning! I’m a wimp when it’s cold.
If you weren’t a cart girl what would you be doing?
Probably using my cosmetology license and working with my best friend at her studio
What is your most memorable moment working as a cart girl? Being able to meet and serve Phil Mickelson. (Super nice guy)
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on the golf course? The big tournaments are always fun, never a dull
moment there. But the funniest thing would be when I sat at a hole and watched a gentleman hit 8 shots into the water on hole 18.
What hobbies do you enjoy?
I love to dance. I was a dancer for 15 years so any chance I can go out and do that I’m always in. I love watching football, going to baseball games, 14
shopping of course, and spending time with my favorite people.
Do you have a favorite comedian?
That would have to be
Pablo Francisco.
What is your idea of a perfect date?
Something simple. I’m content with dinner and going to play pool or something to get some excitement and to create a little competition.
What is your favorite charity to support? I have a few, the
Arizona Humane Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Movember Movement.
What else would you like us to know about you?
My dad is a professional drummer and since I was little he has been collecting drums, guitars, basses, and amplifiers. I won’t let him sell one piece because one day it will all be mine. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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Gordon “Gordy” Smith AZ Golf Central Magazine is always ready to support our local charities. It’s part of the foundation of our magazine. And sometimes we are lucky enough to help out a friend in need as well. Last fall, we actively participated in putting together the Gordon Smith Charity Tournament for the benefit of Gordy Smith. Gordy was a great man, a good father, a loving husband, an avid golfer and someone who was taken away too early by cancer. He participated yearly in a golf tournament called WhoDaMan, so it was only fitting to have one to raise funds for his medical expenses. And with the help of friends and family, $14,000 was raised. It was a perfect day to play golf and Gordy enjoyed every minute of it.
Unfortunately, this past January, Gordy succumbed to the illness. He is greatly missed and AZ Golf Central Magazine wanted to pay tribute in a special way. Please join us as his brother, Steve, shares some special memories in a letter to Gordy. Dear Gordy, Wow, hard to believe it’s been over a month since you passed. I guess the old phrase, time flies even when you’re not having so much fun is true too! Sure do miss you my brother, we are moving on but it’s a tall order. Things just aren’t quite as sweet or colorful since you’ve been gone. It’s really amazing how certain things trigger memories of you. Flipping through channels and catching a Bugs Bunny cartoon or a Three Stooges show. I have been out a few times to play some golf--fondly 16
remembering our times playing together. Precious memories now and I’m so grateful to have them! I was thinking about the time you backed that golf cart into the tree and lost your 5 Iron. Classic stuff! I was talking about that with Adam and we had a good laugh. It’s going to be tough next year for the WhoDaMan, the tournament will go on, but it will never be the same without you. Guess you did it right by getting to retire as defending champ with your 2010 win! I feel that same emptiness with March Madness coming—I made our reservations to do the Sweet 16 round in Vegas again, but just can’t imagine not being there together to crunch those numbers , make those bets and wonder how those casinos can even stay open after cashing in! Not to mention Spring Training coming up--pitchers and catchers are reporting now. It sure was great to go to the Diamondbacks game with you, Dad, and Ramona last August. And to have had the trip a few years back to New York and Boston to see Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park—that’s pure gold in my heart! It’s been a weird thing to go for the cell phone to send a text message to you and have it hit me between the eyes that you’re not on the other end of those anymore. Loved those back and forths we would have and the way you would make me laugh, even when I didn’t feel much like laughing. Could sure use one of those texts about now, Gordo! Jen and the boys are doing as well as can be expected. I know exactly how they’re feeling though, life goes on, but it will never be the same. The boys are growing up so fast, hard to believe Jasper is 7 and Fenn is 11 already. They’re so fun to watch and seeing them at certain times takes me back to you, my little brother. They are truly chips off the old block! We got to see Jen the other day; she’s trying so hard to be strong for them and also for you. I pray for them every day that they will have peace that comes over them and that the good memories of what a great husband and father you were will fill their hearts! Thank you Gordy for being such a great brother, your 41 years were not near enough, but, they were 41 great years and I couldn’t have asked for a better brother in my life! Take care Gordo; I look forward to the day when we will meet in heaven. And when that day comes, please have the Tee Time ready! All my love, Steve
The memorial fund can be contributed to at any Wells Fargo to the Gordon Smith Memorial Fund. Donations can also be sent to Gordon Smith in care of Steve and Ramona Smith at 14758 N. 90th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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By Steve Woodson
Golf, History and Hospitality Converge in
Jamaica
Looking to play your next round of golf where the goal is to keep your drives away from palm trees and the warm Caribbean waters, rather than cacti and man-made lakes? How about at a destination with a unique combination of championship golf, colorful history and superb hospitality? Then Jamaica’s Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa are right up your alley. Both are located within Montego Bay’s scenic Rose Hall Plantation. Its 7,000 acres were purchased more than 40 years ago by the late American
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entrepreneur John W. Rollins, and have been transformed from 18th century sugar-cane farms into a popular sanctuary for recreation and relaxation. The 6,828-yard, par-72 Cinnamon Hill (www.cinnamonhilljamaica.com, 876.953.2984 or 9381) was re-designed by celebrated architect Robert von Hagge in 2001. Highly ranked by Golf Digest and Golfweek, it excites lowhandicap and resort golfers alike. Its open and windswept front nine is frequently just steps from the azure Caribbean Sea. Case-in-point is “Majestic Blue,” the signature, 453-yard,
par-4 fifth hole. A solid drive avoiding three fairways bunkers left and one right will be rewarded with a mid-iron approach to the peninsula-shaped green. But don’t let the arresting ocean backdrop distract from the task at hand, especially when firing at back pins guarded by water on both sides. The Caribbean still beckons at No. 6, the 160-yard “Witches Reef.” Soak in spectacular views from the tee box (Jamaica’s northernmost point), but be sure to aim left and pull the proper club. A pushed or sliced shot is sure to find the lapping waves flanking the entire right side. As the course gently climbs into the Jamaican hills, caddies won’t be shy about acting as unofficial tour guides and bringing the site’s vibrant history to life. They’ll point out landmarks like the family burial plot of famed English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning; longtime home of Johnny and June Carter Cash; centuries-old aqueduct and gravesites abutting the 17th green; and waterfall behind No. 15 where a famous scene from the James Bond thriller “Live and Let Die” was filmed. “Cinnamon Hill is the Caribbean’s most unique golf setting,” says Robbie Ames, Director of Golf. “The combination of beachfront holes, towering aqueducts, ancient gravesites, cascading waterfalls, exotic flora and centuries-old Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
Great Houses is unmatched.” Incidentally, Ames would know a thing or two about good golf courses. A threetime All-American at Florida A&M, he represented Trinidad and Tobago in four World Cups. He then turned to caddying for his brother, four-time PGA TOUR winner Stephen Ames. Robbie helped Stephen conquer TPC Sawgrass in 2006 to win THE PLAYERS Championship. Adjacent to Cinnamon Hill and nestled between turquoise Caribbean waters and the lush Blue Mountains, the allinclusive, 489-room Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa (www.rosehallresort.com, 866.799.3661) caters to golfers’ every whim. It boasts an 1,800-foot ribbon of private, white-sand beach, the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park (Jamaica’s largest), full-service Soothe Spa, water sports center, six lighted tennis courts, diverse restaurants and meeting and banquet facilities. “A nod to our exceptional service and offerings, golfers don’t have to worry about anything other than their swings and scores,” says Ron Day, General Manager of Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa. “Comfortable rooms, an idyllic beachfront location, a wide variety of dining and entertainment options, rejuvenating spa and more create an ideal escape.” For those seeking to own a slice of paradise, Rose Hall Developments (www.rosehall.com/realestate_overview.html, 876.953.8150) is the exclusive owner of prime residential and commercial real estate in Montego Bay. Overlooking the Caribbean, luxury hillside, golf-course and seaside home-sites— available from $350,000 to $2 million— are tucked within the gated community and perfect for dream home construction. Second-home owners and retirees revel in Rose Hall’s sprawling, natural beauty and abundant culture. Retail and office parcels are also available, as well as 175 acres of beachfront property zoned for resort development. Jamaica’s legendary hospitality is just a phone call or email away. Cinnamon Hill and the Hilton Rose Hall offer four-night / three-round “stayand-play” packages beginning at $953. Seven-night / five-round packages start at $1608. For more information, contact Caroline Clarke: cclarke@ luxuryresorts.com, 876.953.2650. Getting There: The Rose Hall Plantation properties are only 15 minutes from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Non-stop flights from PHX on US Air are available. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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feature What comes to mind when you think of Alice Cooper? Hall of Famer, Heavy Metal rock legend and cultural phenomenon. All good answers. If you happen to be a bit more of a fan, you might go so far as to say, actor, golfing celebrity, restaurateur, and DJ. And, if you are lucky enough to meet him for any length of time, you will most certainly answer devoted husband and father, philanthropic and a man of God. All of these qualities come together in the Solid Rock organization, founded in 1995 by Cooper and Chuck Savale. With his wife of 35 years, Sheryl, close by his side, they have been instrumental in taking Solid Rock from inception to success. According to both, ‘Solid Rock’s primary goal is to help meet the spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs of teenagers and children in our community.’ To date, the organization has mostly focused on music and dancing, to take advantage of Alice and Sheryl’s main talents. (Mrs. Cooper is an accomplished dancer and award winning choreographer, producing, directing and choreographing children’s theater in Phoenix for 17 years.) Since its creation, they have provided funding for other groups working with teens, and teaming with other non-profits to offer its programs. But with the opening of The Rock at 32nd Street this spring (just off SR 51 and Thunderbird), they are ready to expand its efforts. In conjunction with Genesis Church, Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock will move into a mostly vacant and somewhat rundown strip mall in north20
east Phoenix and make their presence known to the surrounding community. While Genesis Church will hold their services there, the site will mainly serve as a community center for people of all ages. Plans call for Solid Rock to run a teen center at the facility, of-
fering music and arts education while Genesis will operate services for adults, including possibly job counseling and training. The doors will be open to the community and according to Jeff Moore, Solid Rock’s executive director, ‘We are hoping that this will be the first of many (centers).’ Over 12 years in the making, Cooper’s dream of creating a center that allows teens to build confidence and discover their passion through music, dance, self-expression and creativity is finally a reality. Cooper has always maintained, ‘A kid’s worst enemy is too much time on their hands.’ And now, Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
Solid Rock will provide the programs and resources lacking in today’s schools at The Rock to fill that time. With so many public schools forced to cut vital programs like music and dance due to funding issues, The Rock will step in to fill the gap and cultivate an environment where the love of the arts will inspire and challenge teens to choose artistic excellence rather than drugs, guns or gangs. Planned in two phases, The Rock at 32nd Street will facilitate music instruction, dance expression, open mic, a coffee house, after school programs, a game room and vocational training. Phase two plans for a recording and sound room as well as a computer lab. The goal is to provide a safe place in which targeted teens (ages 13-19) can develop their talents in a community, based on Christian values. Funding for Solid Rock and The Rock at 32nd Street come from various contributions and charity events throughout the year. One of those events coming up is a favorite of Cooper’s and the community—the annual Rock & Roll Golf Classic. Scheduled this year for Monday, April 23rd at Las Sendas Golf Club, it is sure to be a great day of golf. Entry fees are $500 per golfer prior to March 15th and Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
$550 afterwards. Sponsorships are also available for this highly visible event by contacting Jane Gordon at jane@alicecoopersolidrock.com. Whatever your relationship to Alice Cooper is, one thing is for certain—he is a leader among men. He wants to make a difference in our community and across the land. He knows the importance of creating an atmosphere that allows teens to build confidence and discover their passions. With The Rock at 32nd Street, Cooper has created a model for improving the lives and values of troubled teens and that model has the ability to expand to multiple locations throughout the Valley and elsewhere. For more information on how you can get involved with Solid Rock and their efforts in the community, please contact lori@alicecoopersolidrock.com or 602-522-9200.. 21
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retail golf stores and golf course pro shops. Golfers will want to pick one up before their round of golf! It will also be useful for people that live in golf cart communities and use a golf cart for daily transportation. The Cart Clamp makes accessing all of your golf gear easy and fun! And after you have your cart organized, it is time to focus on your swing. The Flatball is a new and innovative golf swing training aid. It is a soft rubber disk that is the same diameter as a real golf ball but is only ¼” high. When you address it, it looks like a regular golf ball but it is much harder to hit if you don’t have the correct swing plane. A regular golf ball is 1-5/8” in diameter so your clubhead can be anywhere up to 1-5/8” above the ground and you will still hit the ball. Since the Flatball is only ¼” high your clubhead must be that close to the
ground in order to hit it. This helps you eliminate a “Thin” swing. If your club head hits the ground before the Flatball, the golf club will usually skip right over the Flatball without hitting it. This helps you eliminate a “Fat” swing. Only by directly hitting the ¼” high side of the Flatball will the golfer send the Flatball flying. Best of all, the Flatball doesn’t go too far—it will not keep rolling like regular practice golf balls. The Flatball is great for full-swing practice indoors or out! The soft flexible material allows you to practice indoors without worrying about damage to walls or furniture. But most of all, the Flatball is fun and satisfying to hit so that makes it enjoyable to practice while you “groove” your swing! For more information on either of these products, please visit www.molor.com. Eagleigolf.com is a merchandiser of the above products and they are available for purchase through the website.
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19th hole Fox Restaurant Concepts is the rapidly growing, privately held parent company of 12 progressive, on-trend restaurant concepts located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas and Kansas. Culinary Dropout, known as the little gastropub “rebel child” breaks all the rules with its uniform-free staff and relaxed, soulful ambiance. They are proud to represent themselves with a staff of enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking professionals whose sole goal is offering warm, genuine hospitality. At Culinary Dropout, you’ll find amped-up pub-type appetizers such as the delectable Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue with Sea Salt and other fabulous items include fresh salad, innovative sandwiches and classic entrée such as Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit with Honey. Rustic wood flooring and worn, overstuffed leather benches compliment deep purple and green chandeliers and patterned velvet chairs. Melt into the comfortable setting at the Scottsdale Waterfront and enjoy the outdoor patio and live music performed a few nights each week on the mini stage. Culinary Dropout is also a day-drinking and late-night destination with two-thirds of the menu dedicated to beer, wine and some pretty interesting cocktails. According to creator Sam Fox, ‘Dining isn’t just about the meal—it’s about the overall experience.’ Executive Chef and Partner, Clint Woods agrees and his culinary creations shine. After a day on the links, start your meal with an item or two off the specialty Antipasti menu or perhaps the chilled oysters. Follow that up with a Pork Belly Cubano sandwich or the 36 Hour Pork Rib entrée. Be sure to save room for either the Apple Monkey Bread or Salted Caramel Custard dessert. If dessert isn’t your thing, perhaps one of the over 20 specialty cocktails will help you finish off a great day and a great meal. Stop in and visit Culinary Dropout soon. All day menu served: Mon-Sun 11:30 a.m. - Close.
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Temecula Creek Inn A number of years ago I stumbled upon the Temecula Creek Inn. That I return year after year is no accident. Less than an hour north of San Diego and located in the heart of wine country, the Temecula Creek Inn property is perfectly situated in a quiet, rustically scenic setting. The golf course is composed of three distinctly different nines, the Creek, Oaks, and Stonehouse. The Creek is the more traditional nine, with trees,
bunkering, and the contouring of the greens defining the challenge. On the Oaks, you start to see elevation changes and a tighter track. The Stonehouse is clearly the most scenic, with dramatic elevation changes. It offers a long ball hitter numerous short cuts, with penalties attached for miscalculation, along with a more traditional route for the higher handicapper. The area is so dramatic; several golf infomercials have been filmed here. The staff is so accommodating you might think you’re at a private country club. From the blue tees, the Creek plays to 3348, the Oaks 3436, and Stonehouse at 3257. The greens are always in great shape and during this trip, they were the best I’ve seen in the San Diego area. They rolled true and were very fast.
The Creek The Creek begins with a 390-yard par-4 that doglegs right. Keep your driver in the bag here to avoid tree trouble. The second hole, 161 from the blues, always plays a club longer than you think. The fourth, a 537-yard par-5 with an incredibly wide fairway, is my favorite on this nine. There is a huge oak tree on the left side of the fairway, which can hinder the second shot, but a tee shot on the left makes the green reachable in two.
The Oaks I love the way the Oaks nine gently meanders in and around the hilly terrain. The second hole is a splendid par-5 with a generous lading area to the left. Hit it high and fairly long, and 26
a shortcut to the right will leave just a long iron to an uphill green. The third hole, 171 from the blues, contains a bit of personal history. The green is almost encircled by water. During my initial trip here, I hit into the pond. In an attempt to retrieve my ball, I fell in and every time I stood up, I fell down again. When I finally escaped, soaked to the gills, I had been dubbed “Splash”. My playing partners said it was the funniest sight they had ever seen. Four and six are the most difficult holes on the Oaks. On the 4th, you must hit to the right side, as a ball driven solidly to the left will scurry over the hill and roll into the trees. A solid drive still leaves a long approach to a treacherous, undulating green. Be sure to stay below the hole. I’ve seen more than a few putts from above the hole slide clear off the green. Six is a 212yard par-3, slightly uphill and protected by large bunkers and most of the time plays into the prevailing wind.
Stonehouse Local knowledge is very helpful on the Stonehouse. If you can hit a hard draw, the par-5 first plays perfectly for you. It is uphill off the tee with a hard dogleg right, but for most of us, the preferred landing area is to the right. Playing safely to the right, a long iron or 5-wood is all that is necessary, for a longer drive in that direction will leave you further from the green and into potential trouble. Big hitters can attempt to drive the green on the short second by aiming over the mound to the right on the Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
fairway. The conventional play is a long iron off the tee that will leave a wedge to the green. Stay left on the 3rd and avoid possible tree trouble on a downhill approach to a scenic green. The short 4th is also driveable, but trouble lurks if you are short. The green sits behind a rise to the left on this uphill hole. The panoramic setting of the sixth hole has a dramatic drop-off to another generously wide fairway. Aim left, as all balls will fall off right. The 6th green is also an imposing drop from the fairway. The 9th is Temecula’s signature hole, a long par5. A sizable pond fronts a green that isn’t clearly visible from the fairway and will drown your second if hit too far. This is a three- shot hole. Stonehouse is calm and peaceful in the morning but the wind can really kick up in the afternoon.
Stay & Play When staying at the Temecula Creek Inn, be sure to dine at the Temet Grill. I’ve eaten there many times and the
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meals are always excellent. The lunch menu is casual and simple, yet sophisticated in its presentation. At dinner, the menu is full of appetizing choices to be complimented by a robust wine list. It is one thing to make a great meal once, but quite another to be consistently great. Meals at the Temet Grill are always delicious. The Inn is a quaint country manor with comfortable rooms and a pleasant atmosphere. Most rooms overlook the golf course and sitting on the patio in the early morning and at dusk brought about a feeling of tranquility. In room massages are available and the Inn has working arrangements with local Spas. A trip to a nearby winery is a great diversion (and may loosen up your swing). The rolling vineyard hills are dotted with quaint wineries Stay & Play packages include deluxe
accommodations and rounds of golf. The true warrior can upgrade their package to play on additional JC Resorts golf courses, including Rancho Bernardo Inn, Twin Oaks, Encinitas Ranch, Reidy Creek and Oaks North. Packages including meals are also available. The Temecula Creek Inn can be reached at 877-310-4251.
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Appreciate The Good When It Happens
Over the years I have noticed a few elements that stand out within the culture of golf. Regardless of my experience whether it’s with a professional golfer all the way down to a weekend warrior, some actions are pretty consistent. Golfers have this innate ability to beat him or her self up when a mistake happens and then turn around and shrug off a positive outcome as if it were nothing. We are so quick to get upset when 32
we make a mistake or when the outcome is not what we expect. After missing a 3-foot putt a violent slap on the thigh in disgust quickly follows. Or a pivotal drive gets away from us and B-lines right for the water; a club toss to the bag in frustration can be a common reaction. Or if things are going really bad, a helicopter through up in the 20-yard range may appease all that built up anger we let settle in. It is human nature for us as athletes to be harder on ourselves as competi-
By James Boykin, M.S.
tors and put more focus on negative outcomes. A golfer could go out and shoot a round of 65 and the one thing that sticks out the most is a missed 4-footer on 16 that would’ve led to a 64. This missed putt has somehow overshadowed all the great shots that occurred during the round. This over focus on the negative has become a major hindrance to performance. One of the concepts I have been talking a lot to my clients about is to really appreciate the good that you do when Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
it happens. I notice the lack of gratitude for a successful occurrence far more in golf than in any other sport I work with. Part of this I attribute to the whole “It’s a ‘Gentleman’ sport” tradition. Golfers are conditioned to be respectful of rules and opponents to point that it has taken away from the competitive nature that is needed to be successful. You must remember you are a competitor and an athlete first. I see time and time again, especially with my Division I and Mini Tour players, a golfer make a birdie putt and walk up all “ho-hum” to pick the ball out the cup as if it was nothing. A birdie on any hole is a great score, not a good score, a GREAT one! To brush it off as if it were nothing is a disservice to all the time, hard work and practice that you as an individual have put in. As I mentioned before, when you make a mistake you are the first to jump down your throat. Why not be the first to praise your efforts when you make the good things happen? Now I’m not saying that after a birdie you should grab your putter as if it were an AK 47 and start mowing down your opponents, renegade style. I’m saying there is nothing wrong with a fist pump or some expressed gratitude whether
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internal or external in these successful situations. Your individual personality will play a factor in how you respond to success. It would be more natural for an extrovert to give a big fist pump when draining a 10-footer for birdie than someone with a more reclusive persona. The main key here is that your appreciation is at 100%. If yelling out “Hell yeah!!” is uncomfortable for you, then make sure you scream it to yourself, on the inside, so that you can hear it loud in clear. We all see Phil Mickelsen, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and the list goes on and on, celebrate their success with fist pumps, club raises and appreciative yells. Now it’s much easier for these guys to exemplify such behavior since they typically have a huge crowd cheering them on to provoke a positive response. Many of the Division I and Mini Tour players I spoke of earlier do not have this luxury of being influenced to a state of celebration. Regardless, it is imperative to get to this point on a consistent basis even if no one is looking. There are many benefits that come when embracing this concept of appreciating the good when it happens. It leads to more positive thinking as you start engraining and reinforcing the great mo-
ments in your round. If done on a consistent basis, these good moments will begin to outweigh the bad ones when reflecting on performance. It also tends to generate momentum more often as positive vibes become stronger and infectious. As you celebrate a key putt, your excitement for success takes over and you naturally can’t wait to dish out another fist pump in the near future. Make sure you appreciate the good in your round the next time you’re out there on the links. Have fun with it! Don’t be afraid to yell out an “Oh yeah!” Or use your putter like an electric guitar. I mean we’ve all seen Boo Weekly gallop his driver down the fairway like he was riding a Breeder’s Cup racehorse. There’s nothing wrong with a little fun and celebration in the game of golf. Implement this concept and you’ll notice a positive change in attitude that will go a long way.
James Boykin, M.S. is a talented Mental Skills Trainer who works with golfers at all levels. He is also the President of Mental Apex located in Southern California. Feel free to visit his website at www.mentalapex.com to learn more about the mental game or if you have questions about personalized training. You may email: james@mentalapex.com or call at 323.393.0551 for any consultation questions
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golf chick
By Golf Chick
Aging Gracefully You have made 100 years, Arizona, and you have done it so gracefully. George Burns once said, “If you live to the age of a hundred, you have it made because very few people die past the age of a hundred.” Arizona is definitely not dying; in fact, it’s prospering more than ever. Name the FIVE C’s of Arizona…....quick. Can you? Gosh, I thought they were G’s!!: Gridlock, Gold, Gucci, Greens fees, and GOLF!? When one looks at 100 years of Arizona and its growth, there is no denying that golf has played a fundamental role. The potential of our state due to golf continues to gracefully thrive. Golf is one of the key contributors to our state’s economy and to the exceptional lifestyle we relish here in Arizona. According to the GIA, as a whole, the golf industry contributes over $3.4 billion to Arizona’s economy each year and provides around 20,000 jobs to local residents. Plus, from tourists, the overall financial gain is about $1.9 billion. So, yes, we know that golf helps our state financially, but what about the side benefits? There are countless serendipities about having golf be a financial backbone of our state. In what ways has golf had anything to do with keeping Arizona vital and youthful for its age?
1. Golf courses do not ruin neighborhoods. In fact, the pros even want to build here. Jack Nicklaus, for example, designed Golf at Desert Mountain where there are six private courses from which to choose. In Northeast Phoenix, two of golf’s greatest legends--Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo, designed Wildfire Golf Club which houses two 18-hole courses. But, moreover, the golf courses beautify the environment and keep the areas clean; you rarely see trash and debris covering a golf course or its surroundings. This allows the housing premiums for homes located in a golf course community to be around $60 million added revenue for our state.
2. If golfers are good people, then Arizona is attracting good people. Golf is an honorable game, with the overwhelming majority of players being honorable people who don’t need referees. 34
Think about the Waste Management tournament (unlike at taxpayer-funded sports stadiums and arenas). You don’t hear about a bruising brawl breaking out or a beer smear. You also won’t hear some armchair quarterback in the stands yelling for a golf shank. In their prime, Palmer, Norman, and other stars, would thank you and shake your hand. This sportsmanship is not seen in other sports, and rarely do newspapers have stories of golfers in jail. Ok, sure, they may have their temper tantrums, but eventually they’ll weed themselves out of the game if not the golfing community.
3. Golf brings altruism to our valley. The PGA raises more money for charity in one year than the NFL does in two, and the PGA tour, its players and tournaments support more than 3,000 charities. Here in Arizona, The Waste Management Phoenix Open raises funds for The Phoenix Thunderbirds which have been an integral part of the Valley of the Sun since 1937. This year, the Open brought in more than $75 million for the charities, and the 2012 edition will mark the 77th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). This year, the Waste Management campaign educated supporters about how to properly dispose of their trash so that ultimately zero waste is sent to the landfill.
A Diamond in the Rough Golfers were here before we were! They recognized a good thing as they played on dirt and sand in the Sonoran Desert. It is speculated that perhaps the first golf course was built in 1899 by a group later to be known as the Phoenix Country Club. Whatever they knew back then, has now turned out to be a huge blessing to our wonderful state. Back in 2007, Arizona was ranked as the number one golf destination in North America. How could it not be with more than 330 days of beautiful climate and sunshine? Comedian and Film Maker Woody Allen told an interviewer when asked about what they would say about him at 100 years. He replied, “Damn Woody looks good for his age.” Has Arizona weathered its 100 years gracefully? I think it looks pretty darn good! Happy Birthday Arizona. Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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course of dreams Handicaps mean nothing in professional golf. There are none. Bottom line: can you shoot the numbers it takes to cash a check? As a professional golfer your place of business will be the golf course and the practice range. You won›t be stuck behind a desk or in an office and your job description - well, you get to write that yourself. Mini-Tours really should be called Developmental Tours. You learn a ton of things to get yourself ready for «prime time» on the major tours. And these tours provide a great place to do it. One tour that is helping golfers of all skill levels in The Mini Tour. And one of the players on The Mini Tour is Justin Searles. Born in Texas, raised in AZ, this 23 year old golfer turned pro in 2008. He holds the course record at Mountain Shadows Golf Club in Scottsdale and at the Payne Stewart Golf Club in Branson,
Missouri. With 17 professional wins under his belt (including 2 on The Mini Tour in 2011), his Adidas Staff Bag and his Taylor Made irons and wedges, Searles was the leader on the money list for The Mini Tour in 2011. Outside of golf, he is a fan of Italian food, Ford Mustangs, and the Cowboys, Lakers and Giants. His hangout place is Las Vegas while his favorite course is St. Andrews. His favorite player is Tiger Woods. When not ‘at the office’, he enjoys camping, dirt bike riding, bowling and cards. AZ Golf Central Magazine asked Searles to give his perspective.
well organized and the events are run efficiently.
How has this Tour helped your game? My wins have propelled me to play and perform better on bigger stages. The Tour has helped me to prepare and build my game to reach the next level.
How does the competition compare to other Tours? The caliber of competition is as good as it gets for a 1 day mini tour.
How good are the venues that this Tour plays? The venues played offer a wide variety to test your game.
What do you like about this Professional Golf Tour? There is an opportunity to make more money on this Professional Golf Tour.
How are the events run? This Tour is
What is the Legend Cup Series and how is it? The Legend Cup Series is a series of events played with a partner. The events truly have a Ryder Cup atmosphere! They are a ton of fun!!!
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Golf Fitness: A Faster Track to Better Golf Golf requires a high degree athletic ability and coordination. If you only play a couple of times a month, it is hard to expect improvement, but spending long sessions beating balls a few days a week doesn’t always lead to better scores either. So I encourage all my students to take the time to shape up their bodies for a faster track to hitting better shots and making better scores. Since most golfers have not conditioned their bodies to be in golf shape, a golf-specific exercise program can add many dimensions to their game including flexibility, strength, power, coordination and motor control without having to spend as much time practicing on the range. Adding one or two golf-specific exercises into
your daily routine could dramatically improve your game.
Exercise to Improve Coordination I do what is called a Cross Crawl exercise before I play or practice to help me not only warm up muscles and joints, but also to help activate both sides of my brain. The simple motion of crossing the knee to the opposite elbow improves coordination and rotation in the core, which is so important for the golf swing. The cross crawl, or cross crawl marching as it is sometimes called, will activate your brain and nervous system to give it the proper motor and sensory stimuli it needs to take control of your bodily functions so you can swing better.
Cross Crawl exercise can help you:
• improve problems with coordination
and erratic body movements • improve your attention • eliminate disorientation and confusion • improve problems solving and sense of direction • improve your ability to perform tasks that involve both sides of the body like the swinging a golf club.
Karen Palacios-Jansen is an LPGA Class A Teaching Professional and an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Golf Fitness. For more information visit www.kpjgolf.com.
Try this Cross Crawl exercise the next time your play or practice 1. Stand holding the club parallel to the ground. 2. Simply lift your knee up and across to the opposite elbow. 3. Repeat on other side. Alternate lifting knees to opposite elbows. 4. Do exercise for 15 to 30 seconds.
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improving performance
RAZR Fit Driver—The Most Advanced Driver in Golf. Period. From a consumer standpoint, how do you know when someone tells you this is the best product out there? Who do you believe? For starters, the brand name is important. This tells the story of their success and their reputation. That is why when Callaway says they have the most advanced driver in golf, consumers should take notice. Technologically speaking, the combination of Forged Composite and OptiFit Technology makes Callaway’s first driver featuring adjustability the performance leader. The OptiFit Hosel allows players to adjust the face angle for improved accuracy and trajectory while the OptiFit Weights can be adjusted to promote either Draw or Neutral ball flights. Golfers can dial in their ideal settings and hit drives like never before with simple adjustability that matters. Here are the highlights of the spectacular new driver:
OptiFit Technology OptiFit Hosel adjusts the face angle in Open, Square or Closed positions at address to improve accuracy and trajectory. The OptiFit Weights (12 grams and 2 grams) shift the clubhead’s center of gravity to promote either Draw or Neutral ball flights.
Forged Composite Revolutionary material in the crown that’s lighter, stronger than titanium. The crown contains over 7 million
perimeter of the clubhead for a high MOI. The chemical milling process selectively removes excess material for precision thickness control.
Streamlined Surface Technology Aerodynamic contours reduce energy loss from drag during the downswing by 14% compared to the RAZR Hawk Driver, and create higher impact speeds for added distance. To find out more information on this product and where to get your own, please visit www.callawaygolf.com.
turbostratic carbon fibers, which allows our engineers to precisely control thickness, resulting in an optimum center of gravity and high MOI.
Speed Frame Face Technology A combination of VFT and Hyperbolic Face Technology creates a large sweet spot and high ball speeds across the titanium face for long, consistent distance. This technology saves weight that can be redistributed to the 40
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arizona landmarks
Arizona is filled with must see locations and treasures to unpack. In our few short 100 years as a State, we have managed to acquire a lot of history and culture. Prescott is home to much of that history and culture. It is the largest city in Yavapai County, located in northcentral Arizona and is often referred to as one of the Quad Cities, which include Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and DeweyHumboldt. Phoenix and Flagstaff are each about 100 miles away. A mile above sea level and surrounded by mountains, Prescott enjoys mild temperatures year round, with sunny midwinter days in the 50s and summer nights that cool down to the 60s. The tree-lined streets, old homes, lakes and mountains, and a strong commitment to celebration and fun make it a favorite place to retire, start a business, raise a family, and of course, to visit. And any visit to Prescott requires a stay at the Hassayampa Inn. The Hassayampa Inn anchors the historic district of Prescott, Arizona, just steps from the legendary Yavapai County Courthouse. Countless vintage postcards show the Inn on one side and the legendary Elks Theater on the other, looking west on Gurley Street toward Thumb Butte. Arriving at the Hassayampa Inn on Gurley Street, visitors are immediately struck by the charm of downtown Prescott and the bustling vitality of the square and shops around Whiskey Row. Founded after a gold rush and newly built railroad brought fortune and commerce to Prescott, the Inn belongs to the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a member of the prestigious Historic
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Everybody’s Hometown Inn photo courtesy of the City of Prescott Office of Tourism
photo courtesy of the City of Prescott Office of Tourism
Hotels of America, which recognizes lodging that has maintained its architectural integrity and ambiance for at least half a century. Known as the Hassayampa Hotel when it was built in 1927, the Inn was the result of a community effort to erect first-class lodging downtown. Hundreds of citizens bought shares in the project at $1 apiece. Traditional red brick was chosen for the design, rather than Pueblo Revival, to appeal to the town’s Midwestern roots. Apache for “the river that loses itself,” the Hassayampa River north of Prescott mysteriously sinks beneath the surface along its 100-mile journey. Likewise, the hotel was conceived as a retreat, where travelers would emerge refreshed and renewed. It was the pride of Yavapai County when it opened in 1927, financed by hundreds of residents who helped realize the dream of a first-class hotel near the Courthouse Square. A downtown Prescott landmark for more than eight decades, the hotel is widely known as a retreat for visitors to escape their busy lives and soak up the friendly ambiance of “Everybody’s Hometown.”
From the cheerful greeting at reception, to the ride up the vintage elevator, to touchdown on the plush, comfortable bed, you are sure to feel right at home. However, it isn’t all chandeliers and etched glass at the Hassayampa Inn. The full-service hotel offers free access to high-speed wireless Internet, a small business center, fitness room, laundry service, and a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Complimentary parking is available, and the staff can assist with advice on activities, dining, or business needs. Since 1927, when writers and artists were drawn to the stunning landscapes of the American Southwest, the Hassayampa Inn has been the “Grand Jewel of Prescott,” a fashionable resort for the well-heeled. Georgia O’Keefe stayed here. So did D.H. Lawrence, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Tom Mix, and Will Rogers. Discriminating guests of today continue to feel right at home at the historic Hassayampa Inn near Courthouse Square. Modern amenities combined with a long tradition of friendly service make the Inn an ideal base from which to explore all that Prescott has to offer—its Wild West legacy, and vibrant culture of music, art, hiking, biking, fishing, and golf. For more information, please visit www.hassayampainn.com or call 928-778-9434 (800-322-1927). Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
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Diabolical – if you look it up in the dictionary its definition is appropriate to a devil, especially in the degree of wickedness. Dyeabolical – there is no definition in the dictionary, but ask any avid golfer and he will tell you that Dyeabolical is a term used to explain golf course architect Pete Dye. When playing a Pete Dye designed course you sometimes feel that there was a degree of wickedness in the design process. Pete Dye has designed some of the world’s most famous golf courses, including TPC Sawgrass in Florida and 44
Whistling Straights in Wisconsin. There are only two golf courses in Arizona designed by Pete Dye himself. The first course that he designed in Arizona was Red Mountain Ranch Country Club. When Mr. Dye lays out a course, he likes to make a player think his way around that golf course. Length is typically not at a premium. This is the case as Red Mountain Ranch. From the tips the course only measures 6,774 yards with a par of 72. However, with a slope and rating of 73.3 and 144, it is one of the most difficult golf courses
in Arizona. Two characteristics of a Pete Dye course include signature railroad ties and natural mounding in the fairways, the rough and around the greens. Red Mountain Ranch has both in abundance. I believe that the main reason that Mr. Dye incorporates these aspects in his designs is that visually it diverts the golfer’s attention off of the task at hand, which is trying to hit the ball in the fairway or on the green. The first hole at Red Mountain Ranch is one of the longer par 4’s on the golf course, measuring 455 yards. The play Arizona Golf Central • Volume 2, Issue 2
off of the tee is to hit it down the left side of the fairway. The second shot is played to an elevated green. If you miss the green on either side it is very hard to get up and down for par. Number two is a medium length par 4 at 393 yards. The hole doglegs slightly to the right. The green has three different levels, so it is important to be on the same level as the pin. This is one of my favorite holes as I made an eagle two from 115 yards out. The third hole is the number 1 handicap hole and to me, the most difficult driving hole on the course. There are two large fairway bunkers left and desert to the right with a very narrow fairway to drive into. Hole number 6 is a short and scenic par 3 that is surrounded on three sides by water. If you are going to miss the shot, be sure to miss to the right. The view of the valley from the back tee box on number 9 is fantastic. The hole is a short par 5 at 480 yards and offers a chance to reach the green in two. The hole moves slightly uphill with the clubhouse directly behind the green. Bunkers short and right protect the green. With two good shots, you have a very good chance of ending your front nine with a birdie. The back nine starts out with a scenic
uphill par 5 measuring 540 yards. It takes two very strong shots to get home in two. The tee shot should be aimed just right of the fairway bunker down the left side. The green is again two tiered and is protected by bunkers short and to the left. The 201-yard par 3 eleventh hole is the signature hole at Red Mountain Ranch. Red Mountain looms large in the backdrop as you have to hit your tee shot to a green protected by water short, right and long. The hole is also surrounded by bunkers on all sides. Number 15 is a classic Pete Dye hole. The par 3 measures 201 yards and is surrounded by railroad ties. If your tee shot does not carry to the green, your ball can bounce off of the railroad ties and could end up anywhere. The green is severely sloped. When you see that the seventeenth hole is a par 5 measuring 490 yards, your first thought is it should be easy to reach in two. The tee shot is to a very wide fairway, but this hole really starts with the second shot. The green is elevated and narrow, and trust me, hit two extra clubs for the approach. If is says 185, it really plays 205. If the pin is on the very front, the smart shot is to lay up and try to wedge it onto the green. The finishing hole
at Red Mountain Ranch is a short and beautiful par 4 measuring 354 yards. The fairway has plenty of mounding, so feel lucky if you have a flat lie. The second shot is hit over a small lake that also protects the right side. The clubhouse sits just left off the green. Once your round is complete, be sure to enjoy some cold beverages in the players grill or nice dinner in the restaurant. The view of the valley from the deck of the restaurant is magnificent. If you were to ask me to describe Red Mountain Ranch in one word, I would say value. The club offers every amenity you could possibly want and has one of the only two Pete Dye designed courses in Arizona. If this golf course sat in North Scottsdale, the membership price would be double what it is. Speaking of memberships, the club offers quite a few different options, from full golf to social memberships and everything in between. The good news for the public is that the club now offers a limited number of public tee times as well. For more information or a tee time, you can contact the club at 480-981-6501. You can also visit the club’s website at www.rmrcc.com.
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fashion forward
Certainly Not Your Grandfather’s Golf Shirt Were you ever on a bowling team or league? If so, you might remember one of the requirements was to get a team shirt. It was (and is) important to know who your teammates are—there is an element of camaraderie in the bowling world that is captured by the shirt. And there is also a sense of nostalgia that has become popular again. Imagine getting a ‘turkey’ and turning around to high five your teammates. It was that type of reminiscent atmosphere that inspired Todd Molbeck to create his clothing line. Three years ago, he and his team started designing team shirts for the regional bowling leagues in Wisconsin. The goal was to produce a line of clothing that was US made, had a short turnaround time, was composed of quality fabric and had unique designs. What was created was High 5 Gear. Based out of Hartland, Wisconsin, High 5 Gear is small enough to provide personal service, but big enough to offer top quality shirts and other unique products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Recently, they have expanded their niche from bowling to biking, soccer and golf. High 5 Gear produces shirts and other products for the sport enthusi-
ast--someone who wants something as different, as special, and as unique as they are. Apparel should be an extension of you: bold, creative, original. And their golf line showcases that concept. The use of designs, bold color and fully dye sublimated processes allows the golfer to maintain his individuality on the course and off. Gone are the days where golf attire means you wear a pastel polo with a famous logo in the upper left corner and khaki colored pants. While there still remains a golf attire code, it has been stretched to allow for distinctive and unmatched gear. Creativity and color have an impact on our physiological and mental states. This translates into an effect on your game. And why not look your best while you play your best? With High 5 Gear, not only can you have your company or team name and logo imprinted on your shirt, you can have a high resolution image as well. That’s right. Imagine the group of golfing friends who take a yearly trek to TPC Sawgrass. Now they can enhance their game and their vacation by having shirts made with an image of the famous 17th hole. Or perhaps, the local high school golf team wants to stand out during tournament play. They are tired of the token Nike polo with their name embroidered. Why not create a distinc-
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tive, bold pattern that draws attention to
create your own line of hats or towels
not only their shirt but their game? And
for your group? ‘You are only limited by
as course managers, what better way to
your imagination’, says Molbeck.
market your product than providing cus-
High 5 Gear for the golfing
tom shirts for sale in the pro shop that
enthusiast is a visually ap-
highlight your signature hole? If you can
pealing, vibrant and com-
envision it, High 5 Gear can create it.
fortable apparel line. They
High 5 Gear offers other products, as
use only high quality,
well. In addition to the men’s shirts and
moisture wicking fabric
shorts, women can represent by wearing
that meets the demand
custom shirts and skorts. Pick one of the
for performance. The
in-house designs and change the color
bold colors evoke
to your liking. Then color match your
the emotion of fun and
shorts or skorts for a truly unique outfit
energy. The customizable op-
that is inspired by you and has you in-
tions display distinctive statements
spired. If any of the standard stock items
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young guns
Jacquie LeMarr Jacquie LeMarr is a great kid, a great leader and a great mentor for the game of golf. She has been on the JGAA board as a Junior Member for three years and playing in JGAA events since she was 11. As a senior with a 4.1 GPA, her next stop is UCLA and the golf team there. In addition to her golf skills and brains, she is involved in the National Charity League and various clubs at Chaparral High School. She even started her own charity with her golf team—they donate clubs to underprivileged children. According to LeMarr, “I have loved every minute of playing golf over the years and hope that our work on the JGAA board allows kids to have the same opportunities as I did.”
Do you currently play on a school golf team? Yes, I am a part of the Chaparral Girls golf team.
How old are you and does anyone else in your family play golf? I am 17 and everyone in my family enjoys playing.
When did you start the game of golf? I started playing golf around the age of 10.
What is your most memorable moment in golf? My most memorable moment is when I won the 5a11 State Championship as a sophomore. Nothing beats the feeling of winning with an incredible team and having hard work pay off! I will also always remember playing in the Junior World tournament at Torrey Pines because it is so beautiful!
What is the most favorite club in your bag and what clubs do you use? I love my driver! Hitting a great drive is the best feeling! I play with all Ping clubs.
What are your future ambitions in the game of golf? My future ambitions in golf would be to continue having fun with it and keeping up my passion 48
for the game. I would also maybe like to try and play on the European tour one day, but for now I am looking forward to winning another National Championship with my future team at UCLA!
Who are your mentors or role models and why? My parents are amazing mentors--they keep me grounded and always support me in everything. They are extraordinary! Kerry Graham is also an amazing mentor in my life. She taught me valuable lessons on and off the course. She is very inspirational and motivating.
Who is your favorite PGA tour professional? Rory McIlroy (even though he is not a PGA Pro J) and Phil Mickleson
If you could pick any foursome to be a part of, who would be the other three? Rickie Fowler, Ben Crane, and Rory McIlroy.
What is your favorite tournament on the PGA tour? My favorite tournament is the US Open–—anything can happen there!
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special events
Bittersweet at the Largest Party in Golf A week after blowing a five-shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open, Kyle Stanley comes back to win the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Stanley
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earns his first PGA TOUR victory in his 44th career start at the age of 24 years and becomes the first player to make the Waste Management Phoenix Open his first TOUR
win since J.B. Holmes in 2006. On the last day, he entered 8 strokes behind Spencer Levin, marking the largest come-from-behind win in tournament history.
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what's new
You Have To See It To Believe It… And Hit It! As with most great inventions, the back story is what makes most of us say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” The same holds true for the Eagle-i Golf Trainers. One day in the spring of 2009, after a long winter break from the game, the founder went out to play golf with a few of his colleagues. His every swing resulted in a left hook with most drives landing in the woods. Finishing 18 over, he wondered what he needed to do to get his swing back and to put the ball onto the fairway again. After several trips to the driving range, he was able to straighten the ball out slightly but eventually the hook returned. He then decided to take a video of his swing and review the issue with his golf coach. The instructor analyzed the tape and concluded that the biggest problem was that during the downswing, his head was moving to the left. Once this was pinpointed, he tried to swing without moving his head but could not tell when he was holding it steady. He would hit a few good shots but, overall, fell back into his old habits. As fate would have it, the instructor
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suggested practicing with post-it notes on each side of his temples to help focus his point of view. Surprisingly, the effect was immediate. Like a horse with blinders, reducing peripheral distractions really helped focus on the ball. Many golf professionals, private trainers and PGA experts agree that one’s ability to keep his or her head steady during a golf swing is crucial in the development a solid player and a solid game. This discipline, if maintained, improves the quality and consistency of each swing and therefore, increases the accuracy of the player. The concept of stabilizing the head seems simple, but in reality can be a considerable task while maintaining other fundamentals of a swing. It is the natural tendency of players to prematurely jerk the head in anticipation of the ball’s flight. As such, the deviation from proper alignment is often not realized unless either recorded head-on or are informed by an observer. Since neither option is optimal or, perhaps, even available during practice, bad habits and misalignments are allowed to be repeated until they become normal to a player and may even feel “comfortable”. The Eagle-i Trainers were created to combat this problem by capitalizing on the eye’s powerful ability to provide immediate feedback to the brain. By restricting the field of vision, the head is directed to compensate for the narrow range that the ball remains in view. If the head pivots to the right or left, ultimately altering the arc of the swing, the ball is lost to the player and he must readjust to the correct position to regain focus. The Eagle-I Trainers only allow vision from one lens. The open lens is to be placed over the dominant eye ensuring that all peripheral and non-dominant
visual feedback is blocked. This allows the dominant eye (responsible for focus) to monopolize the visual input to the brain and reduce alternate distractions that could negatively impact a swing. Though it may seem initially unnatural to restrict vision in the nondominant eye, it not only squares up with the ball but keeps it in focus up to the point of contact--this is essential for creating proper muscle memory. The non-dominant eye is responsible for perspective and distance. However, the golf ball is not moving prior to contact making depth an irrelevant factor. Once the motion is repeated several times with the trainers, the body begins to build muscle memory for correct alignment. Therefore, once the trainers are removed, muscle memory will guide an individual to line up correctly with the ball, maintain appropriate eye contact, and keep the head steady. The Eagle-i Golf Training Glasses are the newest innovation in golf training aides. By using the muscles of the dominant eye, the head remains steady through the swing, it remains on plane and it allows for a more solid and consistent contact with the golf ball. While tuned for mid iron play, they can be used to improve driving, approach shots and putting. Each Eagle-I Trainer comes with two inserts and a hard protective case. Currently only in black, the Eagle-I Trainers will soon be in fashion colors. For more information or to purchase, please visit www.eagleigolf.com.
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By Dr. David R. Middleton What part of the body is made up of? • 26 bones • 33 joints • More than 100 muscles • Tendons and ligaments • Blood vessel and nerve networks • Connective tissue and skin
FEET
If you were to guess the foot you would be correct.
The foot brings together mechanical complexity with structural strength. Combined with the ankle, it serves as our foundation, shock absorber and propulsion engine and provides us with flexibility and resiliency. When all these components work together they provide the body with support, balance and mobility. The feet are the foundation of all the activities we perform and are vital to the proper execution of any weight bearing activity. Any structural problem or malfunction in the feet can cause problems in other parts of the body. So as you can see the feet must not be overlooked. A vital piece of equipment for your feet and for your golf game is the shoes you wear. Your shoes provide your foundation, aid in balance and are the base of your posture. The key points to look at when purchasing shoes are: fit, comfort, style, waterproofing, breathability, traction and price with a big emphasis on fit. You need to know your length and width of both of your feet and find shoes that fit accordingly to avoid any slipping inside the shoe. Most shoes come with soft spikes but bigger isn’t always better, if you have
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ankle, knee or hip problems go easy on the spikes to avoid any undue torquing of an already injured joint. Orthotics or custom insoles are becoming very popular and for good reason. They improve the stability, biomechanical function and alignment of the feet which are critical for control and postural stability during the golf swing. Off the shelf orthotics can often give adequate support but for the optimum in stabilization of the foot and correction of any dysfunctions which may exist, custom orthotics is the way to go. Some of the more common ailments of the feet of golfers are plantar fasciitis, bunions and athletes foot. Athletes foot is a fungal infection usually between the toes and occurs from walking bare foot on damp surfaces such as in a public shower and locker
rooms and is easily cured with over the counter medication. Bunions and plantar fasciitis are a little trickier; a bunion is a bony protrusion at the base of the big toe on the inside of your foot and is often caused by a fallen arch. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue of the arch usually due to over use, bad walking mechanics or structural problems like fallen arches. Treatment for both usually consists of rest, custom orthotics and in the case of bunions often surgery is the answer. Remember always to seek a health care professional’s advice. Golf fitness—add yards to your drive, years to your life and life to your years.
Dr. Middleton is a Chiropractic Physician and has specialized in sports medicine for nearly 30 years. He has worked with athletes of all ages, sports and playing ability. In the past few years, now he has focused talents on golfing and supporting golf fitness. As an avid golfer, with a low handicap, and the knowledge of sports medicine, Dr. Middleton has published the book GOLF FITNESS A-Z. The book covers all the basics of becoming a more fit and efficient golfer while, at the same time, improving the quality of your life. David R. Middleton, DC www.golffitnessa2z.com docdave@beyondbb.com
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your pro header knows
Coin Toss
When your posture and path change
should be able to tell what kind of coin
you will pull or push the ball off line
it is and whether it is head or tails.
and most of the time you will miss hit
Keeping your eyes on the ball during
it resulting in a missed putt.
the stroke will allow you to maintain
Here is a putting drill to help you
your posture with the result being
keep your head from moving during
your ball going in the hole. The coin
your putts. This drill can be practiced
under the ball drill helps emphasize
things I see when putts are missed,
anywhere whether you are on the
the importance of your head staying
especially the short putts, are the eyes
practice green, at home or in the office.
still. Practice this drill enough and
and head moving during the putting
All you need is your putter, a ball and a
your putting will begin to be more
stroke. It may be anxiety wanting to
coin, any coin will do. Place the coin on
consistent.
see the ball go in the hole before you
the green or carpet, then place the ball
even strike the ball. Or just wanting
so it is resting on top of the coin. You
to see how good or bad the putt was
will not be able to see the coin at this
before the ball even leaves the putter.
point. Take your normal putting stance
Whatever the case may be, when you
and stroke. After you strike the ball the
move your head and look to a different
coin will again be visible. The idea is
spot mid stroke, your hands will have
to keep your head still and your eyes
the tendency to follow. This changes
looking at the ball and ground long
your swing path and your posture.
enough to be able to read the coin. You
One of the most common
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making at the Terlato properties,
world class wine.
Winemaker's Notes and Tasting Facts: Location: Napa Valley, California Winemaker(s): Doug Fletcher, Vice President of Winemaking Ownership: Episode is owned by the Terlato family and embodies the family’s dedication to producing wines of exceptional quality. Vintage: 2005 Date grapes were picked: Merlot was picked on September 22nd, Petit Verdot was picked on October 18th and the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 22nd Appellation: Napa Valley Grape varieties: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot Length & type of fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, skins left on for 3 weeks before draining and pressing Color: Ruby Date wine was bottled: August 22, 2007 Aroma: Boysenberry, black fruits, vanilla and clove Length & type of aging: Aged in 100% new French oak for 21 months and bottle aged for 12 months Taste: Silky tannins with flavors of berries and clove and a long espresso finish Alcohol level: 14.3%
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