NEPGA Junior Newsletter - September 2013

Parent Child at Nashawtuc CC on Monday, August 12, 2013

In this ISSUE Jr. Tour FL Trip by Jacy Settles … 2 College Corner … 3 A Graduate’s Perspective … 3

by Matt Quigley Winter Training Tips … 4

by Chris Carpenter, PGA Player Spotlights … 5 Contact

Jr. Tour Event Results … 6

Jacy Settles Director of Jr. Golf Operations New England PGA jsettles@pgahq.com Phone: 508-869-0000 ext. 204 Fax: 508-869-0009

Rules by Ron Green, PGA … 7

Connect with us on www.nepgajuniortour.com

Welcome

with Jacy Settles, NEPGA Director of Jr. Golf Operations & Player Development Dear NEPGA Jr Members, We invite you to join us for a NEPGA Jr Tour event in Orlando, FL during 2014 April vacation! This event will be a three-day tournament scheduled for April 21-23, 2014. All registrations include tee gifts for the participating junior golfer. Hurry and register as space is limited to the first 24 junior golfers who register by January 6, 2014.

GOLF COURSES (to be played during the tournament)

Monday, April 21, 2014 Providence Golf Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Orange Lake: The Legends Golf Course

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Marriott's Grande Pines Golf Club (located on property at the Parc Corniche)

**All Tee times will be in the early afternoon, starting between 12PM and 1PM** Lunch/F&B is currently not included in the entry (subject to change).

REGISTRATION FEES/PRICING Below you will find the pricing for the golf tournament as well as local lodging options.

To view the accommodation information click on the hotel name.

Arrival Date: The week of April 21, 2014 for 4 nights Entry fee for the 3 day golf tournament: $450 Golf Tournament: Includes 3 Rounds of Golf + Bucket of Range Balls at Every Course $120 per Room/per Night - 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Deluxe Condo at Parc Corniche Hotel $180 per Room/per Night - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment Style Condo Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club $160 per Room/per Night- 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment Style Condo Tuscana Resort Orlando $250 per Room/per Night- 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment Style Condo Lake Buena Vista Resort Village &

Spa

All rates include taxes and fees.

HOW TO REGISTER To register, CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION or call Scott Hickey at Play Florida Golf: (407) 395-4127 and reference the NEPGA Jr Florida Trip. Scott will be handling ALL registrations – the NEPGA office will NOT be handling registrations. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2014. *Note: We must have a minimum of 20 players registered/confirmed to hold the event. If we are unable to hold the event, the NEPGA and Play Florida Golf are not responsible for any costs relating to the tournament, including travel.

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A Graduate’s Perspective

with Matt Quigley, NEPGA Intern & Nichols College Alum

John Conley, Club Golf Coach at Providence College took the time to answer a few questions about collegiate golf.

What’s the difference between a Collegiate Club golf team versus a varsity team?

JC: The difference between a varsity and a club golf team is that a varsity team is funded by the athletic department and plays in the NCAA while a club team is funded by recreational sports and plays in the NCCGA. Is there an advantage of playing on a club golf team rather than on a varsity team? I.e. time commitment, etc.

JC: The advantage of playing club golf at Providence College is that you will get the “varsity” experience without the rigid time commitment of a div 1 golf program. Getting your schoolwork done and keeping up your grades come first.

Are there certain eligibility criteria to be part of a team/are there tryouts?

JC: Tryouts are held each fall at the beginning of school and 16 kids are selected to represent the school and help us in our quest to win the NCCGA National Championship.

How often does the team practice and how many matches are there in a season?

JC: We have access to some great local golf courses 4 days a week after classes and we play in 4 to 5 weekend tournaments each semester highlighted by our trip south each spring.

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The start of college is an exciting time for any incoming freshmen but it is also very important to manage a plan for success. The fall athletic season starts immediately and players are expected to balance a full academic schedule as well as their athletic duties. Time management skills are a necessary part of succeeding in college and especially critical for any studentathlete. We are students first and held accountable for maintaining a specific grade point average to compete in athletic events. To facilitate the academic schedule, study hall should be instituted by upperclassmen to develop a routine for success on and off the golf course.

Every player must hold themselves to a high standard of professionalism on-campus, away at tournaments and any time they wear school logos. Players must realize they are not only a reflection of themselves but also their school. While etiquette is taught on the course it is something all golfers carry with them for the rest of their life. Participating in an NCAA collegiate team is also a great résumé builder. It is a great opportunity to show off leadership qualities, volunteer work, time management and teamwork skills.

Developing a summer tournament schedule is also important because it serves as the only preparation for the fall season.

Make sure to establish a consistent practice routine for your short game to lower your scores and be able to hit the shots under pressure. Players should dedicate one hour to pitching and chipping and the other hour to putting. They should also make sure to carry a shag bag of 20-30 golf balls. My coach always said “If you’re only practicing with 4 or 5 balls, the only thing you’re practicing is walking.”

Once tournaments start, the season will fly by so be prepared. I guarantee this humbling game will provide you with your highest highs and lowest lows, but remember to always keep your head up. This game is hard, even the best in the world go through funks. My Favorite golf quote comes from Gary Player who said “A good golfer has the determination to win and the patience to wait for the breaks.” The best advice I can give students is to be responsible and have the ability to view each situation from the outside. College will be the best four years of your life, just be smart and never stop learning!

Winter Training Tips

with Chris Carpenter, PGA, NEPGA Junior Golf Committee Chairman As the golf season comes to a close in New England, player’s young and old routinely put away their clubs for what they hope will be mild winter. A break to reflect on the season and establish goals for 2014 is beneficial and should be welcomed.

However, putting the clubs away until spring may not be the best decision for those looking for lower scores in 2014.

To make the most of the winter, I recommend the following program to our students:

Reflect Identify the technical, physical and mental/emotional skills in need of improvement. Instructors, trainers and parents are encouraged to contribute to this process.

Prioritize Identify two or three items from each skill area (technical, physical, mental) with the greatest impact on scoring.

Plan An experienced coach can help to construct a systematic training plan with measurable objectives. Make sure to establish measurable objectives for your performance and training.

Train Check with your coach regarding winter training opportunities. If you need assistance locating an indoor golf training facility, feel free to send me an email. I will forward a list of indoor golf facilities in and around Boston.

Finally, training throughout the year should always incorporate training to eliminating 3 scorekilling mistakes: 3-putts, penalty shots and greens missed from inside 50 yards. If you eliminate only these three costly mistakes, your scoring will certainly improve.

Chris Carpenter chris@carpentergolfinc.com Chris Carpenter is the PGA Head Golf Professional at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA. Mr. Carpenter is the 2013 New England PGA Profession of the Year, 2011 NEPGA Junior Golf Award Winner, 2002 & 2004 North Texas PGA Junior Golf Award Winner. Mr. Carpenter is also the Northeast Region Director of the USA Junior National Golf Program and conducts winter programming for competitive juniors at his indoor facility in Sudbury, Ma. If you are searching for answers related to junior golf, please email Chris Carpenter at chris@carpentergolfinc.com.

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Junior Golf Q) What High School do you go to?

CB) I attended Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical school.

Q) What High School do you go to?

SR) Canton High School

Q) What Year are you in High school?

CB) I just graduated high school and will be a freshman at the University of Hartford in Connecticut this fall.

Q) What Year are you in High school?

SR) Entering my Senior year Q) What is your favorite Ice Cream?

SR) Mint Chocolate Chip

Q) What is your favorite Ice Cream?

CB) My favorite ice cream has to be chocolate peanut butter cup.

Q) What are your plans for the summer?

CORA BERNIER CB) My plans for this summer are to play as many golf tournaments as I can and enjoy the time I have until I move away from my family and friends!

Q) Are you planning to go to college? If so, do you have a few you would like to get into?

CB) I am attending the University of Hartford in the fall and will be playing golf for them.

Q) What's your greatest moment in golf?

CB) My greatest moment in golf was when my dad and I won the state father-daughter. We never thought we'd win and we had a really awesome time and met some really great people.

Q) If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?

CB) If I could play any golf course in the world it would be Pebble Beach. My foursome would include me, my dad, my mom and my brother. They have been supporting me since day one and I have the best time playing with my family.

SAM RIEMER

Q) What are your plans for the summer?

SR) Golfing, working, bowling

and relaxing.

Q) Are you planning to go to college? If so, do you have a few you would like to get into?

SR) Yes. I would like to go to whichever school fits me the best. I am looking at D2 schools where I could continue to play golf competitively.

Q) What's your greatest moment in golf?

SR) 17th hole at the Ledges, I made an eagle on a 430 yard par 4.

Q) If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome?

SR) Pinehurst #2 with Miguel ﾃ］gel Jimﾃｩnez, Adam Sandler and Sergio Garcia.

Q) Favorite Course?

JL) The GC Of Cape Cod in Falmouth.

Q) Favorite Course?

AJ) My favorite course is my home course, Hopkinton Country Club.

Q) Favorite Pizza Topping?

JL) Sausage Pizza in Aruba!

Q) Favorite Pizza Topping?

AJ) I like cheese pizza.

Q) Dream Job? JL) To be a Pro Golfer.

Q) Dream Job? AJ) My dream job is to be a Professional Golfer.

Q) Favorite Golfer?

JL) Tiger Woods

JUSTIN LAVOIE

Q) Favorite Sports Team?

JL) The Boston Bruins Q) If you could play any course & with who?

JL) The course I would play is Augusta National. To complete my foursome , I would like to play with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Arnold Palmer. My Dad would have to be my caddy of course!

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ABBY JAYE

Q) Favorite Golfer?

AJ) My favorite golfer is Phil Mickelson.

Q) Favorite Sports Team?

AJ) My favorite sports team is the Patriots.

Q) If you could play any course & with who?

AJ) If I could play any course it would be Pebble Beach. My dad played there and I saw pictures of the course and it looked really nice. My foursome would be Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer, my dad and myself.

Click HERE to view the results from the following events: DATE

EVENT

DATE

EVENT

8-9 Jul

PGA Junior Championship: Marlborough CC

29-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Shaker Hills GC

9-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Windham CC

30-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Furnace Brook

10-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Presidents GC

30-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Blackstone National GC

10-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Patriot GC

30-31 Jul

ELITE TOUR Trull Brook GC/Indian Ridge CC

10-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Crystal Lake GC (RI)

31-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Twin Springs

11-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Groton CC

31-Jul

NEPGA Jr -Widow's Walk GC

11-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Pinecrest

1-Aug

Boda Memorial Invitational: Andover CC

12-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Sassamon Trace GC

1-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Allendale

15-Jul

NEPGA Jr Tour Nabnasset Lake CC

1-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Settlers Crossing GC

15-16 Jul ELITE TOUR - Kittansett & Bay Club

2-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - GC at Yarmouthport

15-Jul

NEPGA Jr Pleasant Valley(14-18 Div)

2-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Sassamon Trace GC #2

15-Jul

NEPGA Jr Lexington GC

2-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Thomson CC

16-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Cyprian Keyes GC

5-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Milton Hoosic GC #2

16-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Triggs Memorial GC

5-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Green Hill Municipal

17-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Campbells Scottish

5-6 Aug

ELITE TOUR Stow Acres GC

17-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Hyannis GC

6-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - White Cliffs CC

17-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Brockton CC

6-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Bedrock GC

18-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Little Harbor CC

Aug 7-8

ELITE Tour CC of Halifax & Plymouth CC

18-Jul

NEPGA Jr. Holden Hills CC

7-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Reedy Meadow

18-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Bradford CC

7-Aug

NEPGA Jr Tour - Easton CC

22-23 Jul MPC at Hillview

8-Aug

NEPGA Jr - Far Corner GC

22-Jul

NEPGA Jr. Wanumetonomy G & CC

8-Aug

NEPGA Jr - George Wright GC

23-Jul

NEPGA Jr Pembroke CC

9-Aug

NEPGA Jr - Village Links GC

23-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Robert T. Lynch GC

9-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Winchedon #2

24-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Gardner GC

12-Aug

Parent/Child - Nashawtuc CC

24-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Mt. Hood GC

13-14 Aug

ELITE TOUR - Lebaron Hills CC

24-Jul

NEPGA Jr Tour - Ponkapoag GC

13-Aug

NEPGA Jr. Gannon #2

25-Jul

Qualifier RemyCup (ELITE Tour): Glen Ellen CC

15-Aug

NEPGA Jr. Champ-Kirkbrae CC

25-Jul

NEPGA Jr - Maplegate CC

21-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Renaissance GC 14-18 Division

26-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Winchedon GC

26-Aug

NEPGA Jr. - Acoaxet Club 14-18 Division

29-Jul

NEPGA Jr. - Newton Commonwealth GC

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Ron Talks Rules

with Ron Green, PGA, NEPGA Director of Rules & Competitions What’s on Ron’s mind this week? Rule 24 Many people think that the only thing the Rules do is hurt you; they are only there to add strokes to your score with penalty strokes. Well, sometimes if you hit a bad shot or don’t know the Rules, it may result in a penalty. However, you may actually use a Rule to help yourself and not even be aware of it.

Let’s talk about Rule 24. Obstructions, specifically Rule 24-2.

Immovable Obstruction, one of the Rules almost all of us will use eventually, and to our benefit.

If you go to Rule 24-2b. Relief, you find that when your ball lies on, or your stance or area of intended swing is interfered with by this immovable obstruction you may take relief. In doing so, you must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than your nearest point of relief. That nearest point must not be in a hazard or on a putting green. When the ball is dropped, it must first strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the cart path and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green.

How about a cart path...fits that description perfectly doesn’t it? So your ball comes to rest on a part of the course that is through the green, but it is on an artificially surfaced cart path. (i.e. an immovable obstruction)

How do we determine that nearest point of relief correctly? It is the point on the course nearest to where the ball lies: That is not nearer the hole, and where, if the ball were so positioned, no interference by the cart path (immovable obstruction) would exist for the stroke you would have made from the original position if the cart path were not there.

To determine the nearest point, you should use the club, address position, direction of play and swing (right or lefthanded) that you would have used had the cart path not been there.

So what are your options? As always you can play it as it lies.

(Doing that might mess up the sole of your five-iron or even worse hurt your hand and/or wrist when you hit the shot.)

If you don’t want to ruin your five-iron or visit the doctor, what else can you do? The Rules are going to help you with this problem.

For example, you should simulate (if you play right handed) a right-handed stroke, with a five-iron in the direction of the green. Once you determine the nearest point of relief you are allowed a one club-length area in which to drop your ball. You may use any club in your bag to measure that one club-length area.

What is an example of an immovable obstruction? It is something that is artificial or manufactured, and because of the way it is constructed, it cannot be moved without unreasonable effort, without unduly delaying play and without causing damage.

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