June
2010 Issue
The Official Newsletter of the Southern Nevada Golf Association
The Grind SNGA Championship In It to Wynn It! Written by Drew Smith
When thinking of Laughlin Nevada and the Mojave Resort Golf Club, most people think of two things, beautiful golf course and hot, hot weather. One of those thoughts rang true at the site of the SNGA Championship and State Match Play Qualifier held on June 12 - 13. The weather was cool and scoring conditions on the par 72 layout were perfect.
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SNGA Championship Southwest Golf Club Nature Valley Amateur Body Balance for Performance SNGA Championship (Cont.) Pointe Hilton Resorts WSNGA MetLife Auto & Home速 Misunderstood Rule
60 golfers made the trip down to Laughlin to compete in four different divisional events including the Scratch (Championship), Net, Senior, and Super Seniors. This event was also the qualifier for the 2010 Nevada State Match Play Championships, so many golfers attempted to grind out a spot at a chance to represent their club in the first state event of the year. Story continued on page 5. Page 1
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Hamstring Stretch for Good Posture
Most golf professionals agree that every good golf swing begins with a sound, correct setup and posture position. Correct posture is the foundation of every successful player’s golf swing. Consequently, every golfer should be aware of the physical requirements necessary to achieve correct posture at address. Tight hamstrings are a common limitation found in many golfers today. Hamstrings are the muscles behind the thighs which extend from the hips and attach below the knee. They allow for the bending of the knees during activities such as walking and running. The hamstrings also control the degree to which your pelvis and spine can bend forward in the address position of your golf swing. If the hamstrings are tight, you will be unable to bend forward enough from the hips in your posture position, resulting in a posture position that is bent too far from the knees or overly rounded in the spine. If you think tight hamstrings are affecting your posture position at address, try the following hamstring stretch which will allow you to achieve ideal posture at address and minimize swing flaws influenced by your current posture position. Find a corner of a wall in your home where you can lay down on your back. Place your right foot up against the wall and your left leg flat on the floor. Position yourself appropriately before beginning the stretch by placing a small towel roll under your lower back for support. Choose a distance from the wall that will not create an excessive, painful amount of stretch to the back of your leg as you reach your leg up on the wall. Begin the stretch by gently contracting your lower abdominal muscles, flattening your lower back into the towel roll. Gently squeeze your right thigh muscle to comfortably straighten your right knee. Bend your right ankle down toward you so you feel a gentle stretch in your right calf. If you are properly positioned away from the wall, this stretch will create a comfortable pulling, stretching sensation to the back of your knee, your upper and lower leg in the hamstring, and the calf muscles. If you feel too much stretch, move farther down the wall and try again. When you have found the right distance from the wall, hold the stretch position for 3-5 minutes or until a complete release of the stretch feeling has been accomplished. Switch legs and repeat the stretch. You can advance the stretch when ready by gradually moving closer to the wall and sliding your leg farther up the wall. Perform this exercise at least 3 days per week for 2-3 weeks. You should begin to notice a big difference in your ability to achieve a correct posture position at address and a more consistent golf swing. For more information on balance and the golf swing, call Arnel Gaspar at Body Balance for Performance at 702.882.9727.
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2010 SNGA Championship - In it to Wynn it! June 12-13, 2010
Mike Wynn showed his gusto at the 2010 SNGA Championship firing a two day total of 141 (-3) including a final round 69 (-3) to defeat first round leader Brady Exber (147) and young gun J.T. Mohlman (143). Wynn showed that he was a player last year at the Nevada State Match Play, going deep into the tournament. With this victory, Wynn qualifies to play in this years Match Play Championship to be held at Somersett Country Club in Reno Nevada. J.T. Mohlman shot the low round of the tournament with a 67 (-5) to bounce back from an opening round 76 (+4) which put him in second place behind Wynn and just ahead of Brady Exber, who finished at 147 (+3).
Randy Goodwill Net Division Champion
Mike Wynn SNGA Championship Winner
In the Net Division, Randy Goodwill, fresh off of hip surgery, played great golf and was successful in being the only net player to finish the tournament under par with a two day total of 143 (-1). Goodwill fought off good friend Steven Zyla, whom on the first day had his GROSS total as low as 5 under before giving shots back to the field to finish in second at 144 (-1). Joe Rada finished in third with a two day total of 145 (+1). In the Senior Division, Gary Lanzen claimed his second consecutive tournament victory at Mojave Resort Golf Club. Lanzen fired a two day total of 147 (+3) to defeat John Garrett (154) by 7 shots. In the Senior Net it was George Yocum again claiming the top honors with a two day total of even par 144. Yocum was able to hold off "JT" Jimmy Tucker who shot 149 (+5).
In the Super Senior Division, Tom Khamis finished the Net side of the tournaGeorge Yocum ment off with a final round Net 69 (-3) which gave him a two day even par Senior Net Division Champion total of 144 and a 6 shot victory over Mike Bridges who finished at net 150 (+6). Ralph Durgin was the Low Scratch contestant in the Super Senior Division with a two day total of 156 (+12). The SNGA would like to thank the Mojave Resort Golf Club and their staff for the great hospitality during this event. We would also like to thank our Sponsors, Metlife Auto & Home, and Cleveland Golf/ Srixon. Thank you to all the competitors that participated in this years event and we look forward to the rest of the summer. The next SNGA Event is the 2010 State Am Qualifier at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City Nevada.
Gary Lanzen Senior Division Champion
Tom Khamis Super Senior Net Champion
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Stay & Play
Tee-up this year at the Pointe Hilton Resorts with our Stay and Play package. Your package includes a one night stay, Hilton Breakfast for two, and one round of golf at either Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort or Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. October 13 - December 31, 2009 rates from $109/Night/Person* January 1 - February 28, 2010 rates from $129/Night/Person* March 1 - April 4, 2010 rates from $149/Night/Person* April 5 - May 20, 2010 rates from $109/Night/Person* May 21 - September 26, 2010 rates from $69/Night/Person* September 27 - October 14, 2010 Overseeding - No Play. October 15 - December 31, 2010 rates from $119/Night/Person* *Package rates will vary based on single occupancy or double occupancy. Packagerates are based on double occupancy per person.
For reservations please call 1-888-463-4931 or to reserve online at T a p a t i o C l i f f s R e s o r t c l i c k h e r e and to reserve at S q u a w Pe a k R e s o r t c l i c k h e r e . *Package rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of golf. Packages and Package rates are all based on availability. Please make your reservations within 5 days of arrival by calling the phone number below and request Plan Code "P9". Please call 1-888-463-4931 to book your package and to reserve tee times. Package price is only available with a valid tee time reservation. Rate is based on the number of golfers in a suite. For one tee time per day, package must be booked with occupancy of one adult, two tee times per day, must be booked with occupancy of two adults. Package rate may be subject to change if additional tee times are required. Exclusive of tax and gratuity. Golf greens fees are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Guests receive one round of play for each night's stay. Please note that the golf course will be closed September 27 through October 14, 2010 for course overseeding. Offer includes two Hilton Breakfast buffet certificates for each night's stay. One certificate is valid for one adult Hilton Breakfast buffet. Each child 5 years of age or younger will eat without charge when accompanied by a paid adult including adults utilizing the Hilton Breakfast buffet certificate. At the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort breakfast certificate is redeemable at Pointe In Tyme restaurant and at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort breakfast certificate is redeemable at Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant. Breakfast certificates have no cash value; gratuities are not included. Certificates not valid for room service breakfast, after departure or at another hotel. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts and is not applicable to groups.
CHRISTINA MONTEIRO 2010 SOUTHERN NEVADA WOMENS AMATEUR CHAMPION The Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association Amateur Championship concluded on Tuesday, June 15. Bears Best played host to the event with beautiful conditions and only a few gusts of wind during the final nine holes of the 2-day event. The 2010 WSNGA Amateur Champion, Christina Monteiro, carded even par rounds for the 2 days of play for an impressive 144 to win the championship. Last year’s champion, Laurie Johnson, was only 3 shots back after day 1, but was unable to close the gap. In the closely contested net division, a 3hole aggregate play-off was necessary to break the tie for first place. Laura Smith and Laurie Johnson played the first 2 holes neck and neck, but number 3, a 323 yd par -4, proved to be the difference. A narrow driving hole and uphill second shot to a small green became the tie breaker as Laurie Johnson made a 5 to become the 2010 WSNGA Amateur Champion/Net Division. This year we also qualified 18 of the 20 players for the 2010 Silver Cup team during the championship. The players were competing for the 9 low gross and 9 low net scores to qualify for this year’s team. This year’s team will consist of: Masako Brown, Sarah Bowman, Diana Chapman, Susan Daum, Sandy Day, Doe Emes, Diana Hamilton, Clara Heo, Laurie Johnson, Rae Ann Kicker, Lynn King, Brenda Knott, Nao Mizuno, Christina Monteiro, Deb Rees, Robbin Sanchez, Vilma Saucedo and Laura Smith. Captains, Laurie Johnson and Janet Weber will make to captains’ picks to complete the team of 20. This year’s Silver Cup will be contested October 25-27 at Primm Valley, on the Lakes course. Christina Monteiro Southern Nevada Women’s Amateur Champion
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Misunderstood Rules 27/13 - Refusal to Identify Ball Q. A player purposely refuses to identify a ball as his. What can the opponent or a fellow-competitor do in such a case? A. An opponent or fellow-competitor has the right to be satisfied about the identification of a player's ball. Las Vegas National Golf Club THE FIRST TEE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
If a player has dishonestly not identified his ball, the oppo- Site of the 2009 SNGA Season Opener VIP DAY AT TPC SUMMERLIN nent or fellow-competitor may refer the dispute to the Committee under Rule 34-3. In such a case, the Committee MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010 would be justified in imposing a penalty of disqualification under Rule 33-7. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY WHERE THE TOUR * Dishonestly not identifying his ball means that if an opponent or fellow-competitor finds a ball which is believed to be the player’s ball, the player must then go to the place and identify that ball as their own. If the player does not attempt to identify the original ball and plays another ball, the player is deemed to have played from a wrong place. If the player has finished the hole from the wrong place without correcting the mistake, the player would then be subject to the penalty of disqualification by the Committee.
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What’s on Tap >>> 2010 Nevada State Mid-Amateur Championship The Nevada State Golf Association is proud to offer the Nevada State Mid Cascata Golf Club Amateur Championship to anyone aged 25 and older as of July 13, 2010. Host of the 2010 Nevada State Mid-Amateur This event features some of the best players representing Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada. This years Championship will be held at the prestigious Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Registration is available online at www.snga.org. The Nevada State Mid Amateur Championship is a Scratch Event. Please contact the SNGA offices for more information or visit www.snga.org to register. The entry deadline has been set for July 5th, 2010 by 5:00PM.
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