MSGA JUNE 2017

June 2017 Issue # 34

DESTINATION REPORT

Emerging BransonArea Golf Destination is an Ozark Mountain Oasis

Five Questions with steve mona

RULES REVISITED

Rule 20-2

DROPPING

RULES

Antigua Announces Four New Ladies Sleeveless Styles for 2017 in partnership with

Jennifer

E. Poth

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Operation Support Military Golf (OSMG)

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Executive Director’s Welcome What’s New at the MSGA I thought this would be a good time to bring our readers up-to-date on a couple of exciting new ventures being under taken by the MSGA. At a Board meeting in the middle of 2014, the Board determined that for the long term financial well- being of the organization we would be better off owning our office space as opposed to renting as we currently do.

After spending the next year looking for properties for sale that might fill our needs, we along with Clark McKenzie found two houses on Falls Road just south of the Valley Inn restaurant, and basically located in the NW quadrant of the interchange of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and I-83. The owner was willing to sell either one or both. One of the two houses (smaller one) was completely renovated but would require an addition to fit our needs. The other was twice as large at 2700 square feet, but needs work. As it turned out Mr. Mackenzie was interested in the smaller building while our interest lied with the larger. Mr. McKenzie purchased both buildings and offered to sell the larger one to the MSGA. The Board approved the purchase and the ball started rolling. The MSGA accomplished the purchase by using money from our investment account in addition to a loan, but needed to raise money for the renovations necessary to convert the house to office space meeting the needs of the MSGA and also updating the structure. Before any of that could transpire it was necessary to get the two properties zoned for commercial office space as opposed to the current residential zoning. I am sure most of you know rezoning is not a simple quick task.

After about a year, the zoning to commercial use was approved by Baltimore County in November of 2016; however, that was not the last hurdle. In turned out both houses were basically setting on one parcel so a new lot line had to be established to separate the properties. To do that required a subdivision which meant that the houses could not remain on septic tanks, but must be connected to a public sewer. With the sewer construction complete we finally settled on the purchase on March 21, 2017.

As previously mentioned, the MSGA needed to raise funds for the necessary renovations. I am happy to report that the fund raising effort went extremely

well and the MSGA owes a great deal of gratitude and thanks to the many contributors which included member clubs, board members, Past Presidents, individual golfers and a foundation. Withoutyour help and generosity, we could not have made this decision, and we look forward to showing off our facility when completed.

Currently, the house that the MSGA purchased has a tenant whose lease does not expire until June 2018 at which time we will begin renovations and hopefully will be able to occupy in the late fall of 2018.

The second new venture many of you may be aware of, that being our new web site. You might ask….why did we change just when everyone knew the old web site. There were multiple reasons including the staff’s capability to populate the website with greater ease, a more modern design, facilitate better presentations, and make it totally compatible for mobile devices which the old website was not. You will notice the MSGA and the MSGA Women’s Division websites have been combined (www.msga.org) to better provide resources to men, women and juniors across the state.

A few additional features on the new website include.

• Share news and photos to social media • Email MSGA staff directly from the Officers & Staff page • View links and resources related to Junior Golf and the Rules of Golf • View MSGA videos (coming soon) • Export MSGA events to the calendar on your smart phone, tablet or computer • Search the website for keywords We hope you enjoy the new website, and we will continue to make improvements and enhancements as the year progresses to best serve our members and clubs.

Once you get familiar with the site, we hope you will find it to be a very positive experience.

William K. Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association

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Contents

Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome

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William K. Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association

Five Questions with steve mona

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Jennifer E. Poth Founder, Chairman and CEO, Operation Support Military Golf (OSMG)

Destination report

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Crown Jewel of Costa Rica

RULES REVISITED

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Modernization Of The Rules Of Golf

Antigua

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Antigua Announces Four New Ladies Sleeveless Styles for 2017

State news Amateur Open Qualifier at Queenstown Harbor Senior Four Ball Amateur Open Qualifier at Woodmore Eagles Nest Play Day U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Hillendale Woodholme Play Day

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8 MSGA 2017 Schedule of Events

MARYLAND STATE

Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite

MEN’S DIVISION 2017 Men’s Championships Tournament

Date

Site

Team Matches

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[April 1] April 8, 9, 15, 22, 23 & 29

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Various Clubs

Four-Ball

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Thursday, May 4

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CC of Maryland

Am/Open Qualifiers

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Tuesday, May 2

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Mountain Branch

Monday, May 8

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Worthington Manor

Thursday, May 18

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Woodmore

Wednesday, May 24

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Queenstown Harbor

Senior Four-Ball

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Monday, May 22

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Green Spring

Amateur

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Thursday-Sunday, June 8-11

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Columbia

Junior

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Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27

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Norbeck

Maryland Open

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Monday, July 10-12

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Woodholme

Pro-Am

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Monday, July 17

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Montgomery

Father-Son

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Thursday, July 20

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Cattail Creek

Amateur Public Links

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Wednesday, July 26

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Clustered Spires

Mid-Amateur

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Monday-Tuesday, August 7-8

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Chartwell

BW Matches

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Saturday, August 19

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Rolling Road

Senior Amateur

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Tuesday-Wednesday, September 12-13

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Worthington Manor

Senior Team Matches

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September 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23

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Various Clubs

Past Presidents

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Wednesday, September 27

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Green Spring

Senior Team Challenge

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Thursday, October 12

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Baltimore CC

Senior Open

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Tuesday-Wednesday, October 10-11

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Chevy Chase

Mid-Atlantic Jr Invitational

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Saturday-Sunday, October 21-22

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Suburban

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GOLF ASSOCIATION

e 145, Baltimore, MD 21208, www.msga.org

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7 Schedule of Events

USGA Qualifiers Tournament

Date

Site

US Open Local

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Monday, May 15

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Hillendale CC

US Amateur

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Monday, July 24

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Argyle CC

US Senior Amateur

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Monday, July 31

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Hobbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glen

US Four-Ball (for 2018)

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Monday, October 16

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CC of Woodmore

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MARYLAND STATE

Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite

MEN’S DIVISION 2017 SCHE Men’s One-Day Tournament

Date

Site

Four-Ball Stableford

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Friday, April 7

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Eagle’s Nest CC

Four-Ball Stroke Play

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Tuesday, April 25

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Woodholme CC

Chapman/Pinehurst

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Wednesday, May 31

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Crofton CC

Four-Ball Stroke Play

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Wednesday, June 28

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Turf Valley

Four-Ball Stableford

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Monday, August 14

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Montgomery CC

Four-Ball Stroke Play

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Friday, September 8

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Hillendale CC

Four-Ball Stroke Play

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Thursday, October 19

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Suburban Club

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GOLF ASSOCIATION

e 145, Baltimore, MD 21208, www.msga.org

EDULE OF ONE-DAY EVENTS

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MARYLAND STATE

Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite

woMEN’S DIVISION 201

Women’s Championships Tournament

Date

Site

Team Championship

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May 6 - 13 - 20 - 21

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Various

Mid-Amateur Championship

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June 9

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Suburban Club

Junior Championship

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June 20-21

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Talbot CC

Junior Poindexter Cup

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June 23-25

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Winchester CC (VA)

Amateur Championship

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July 18-21

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Hillendale CC

4 Lady Invitational

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To be determined…

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To be determined…

Junior Mid-Atlantic Challenge

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July 29-30

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Scotch Hall Preserve (NC)

Two Woman Team Championship

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July 31

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Crofton CC

Two-Woman Team Mid-Handicap Championship

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July 31

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Crofton CC

Mixed Two-Ball Championship

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August 17

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Bulle Rock GC

Senior Championship

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September 11-12

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Argyle Country CC

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GOLF ASSOCIATION

e 145, Baltimore, MD 21208, www.msga.org

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14 MSGA OFFER Victory Golf Pass and the MSGA Partnership

MSGA OFFER

Patron Member Program History

Victory Golf Pass Partnership

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n 2006, the MSGA started its Patron Member Program, as a way to reach more amateur golfers and provide opportunities to play many different Maryland golf courses. In the first year, over 60 Maryland courses offered privileges for the program-it was an immediate success, with over 1,000 players joining the program in the first year! The proceeds from the program were designated to support junior golf and scholarships.

Traditionally Patron Member clubs have offered MSGA Patron Members an opportunity to play their course for a special rate, often $25 or less. Offers vary by day of week, time of day, etc., and some clubs offer multiple specials. Barbin recommends that participating clubs create an off-season rate or promotion, because golf is a year round sport. He also suggests that courses offer additional deals and savings for Military (Hero), Senior, and Junior golfers.

Since then, the program has evolved and partnerships were formed. Initially the Middle Atlantic PGA endorsed the program. Then the Maryland Golf Course Owners Association got on board. Over the years the MSGA sought to add value by partnering with neighboring organizations, which brought partnerships with the Delaware State Golf Association, the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association and the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association.

The MSGA recently hired its former P.J. Boatwright, Jr. intern, James Hewatt, as its Director of Tournaments and Member Services. Hewatt will assume management of the Patron Program beginning in 2017,and David Norman will step down from his role as theprogram’s longtime coordinator. “David helped the MSGA establish a patron member program that has improvedthe game in Maryland for golfers and participating clubs,” Hewatt remarked. “I look forward to building upon his efforts and will strive to expand the number of golfers throughout our state that this program reaches.”

The MSGA announced its newest partnership with the Victory Golf Pass in 2013. The Victory Golf Pass was created by PGA Professional Andy Barbin, owner of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Northeast, Maryland.

Barbin actually started his program in the same year as the MSGA program, and by 2012 he had recruited over 300 participating courses in MD, VA, DC, DE, PA and NJ. Barbin’s program also supported a charitable cause for Crohn’s Disease. As a golf course owner and PGA professional, Barbin understood that programs like these have the potential to grow incremental revenue for courses whileattracting new players.

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The MSGA thanks David Norman andhis association management firm, Norman & Associates,for their outstanding guidance of this program over the past twelve years. Hewatt will continue to work with Barbin to recruit the clubs and keep excellent value for golfers, while bringing business to clubs in Maryland.

Please track the program in Maryland State Golf magazine and on the MSGA website, www.msga.org.

Thanks go to the clubs that support the program and make it a big winner for junior golf and charity!

2017

Patron Member program Patron: Victory $55, eClub $95 (shipping $2.53) Patron Couple: Victory $95, eClub $160 (shipping $3.44) Junior/Student: Victory $30, eClub $40 (shipping incl.)

Receive a 2017 Victory Golf Pass entitling you to special deals at over 320 of the finest golf facilities in the region. The membership includes: MSGA Patron Member bag tag; Victory Golf Pass with information on all the courses; and subscription to the Maryland State Golf digital magazine.

Patron Couples receive an additional Victory Golf Pass and bag tag. Junior Members are up to age 18, and under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult when using the Victory Pass.

Receive all Patron Member privileges, plus special certificates to play Musket Ridge, Lake Presidential, GlenRiddle, P.B. Dye, Bear Trap Dunes, and White Clay Creek in Wilmington, DE. All Silver Members will also receive a special Silver Member gift, signifying your commitment to supporting golf in Maryland. Silver Couples receive additional certificates, plus an additional bag tag and Victory Golf Pass.

Gold: $500, includes eClub* (shipping incl.)

Receive all of the Patron and Silver Member privileges, plus three additional Victory Golf Passes (four in all), which make great gifts or entertainment for friends and clients. Also included are special certificates to play four great courses: Bulle Rock, Lake Presidential, Queenstown Harbor River Course, and Bayside Resort. Gold Members also receive a special Gold Member gift and special recognition on the MSGA web site.

Register Today

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Silver: Victory $150, eClub $190 (shipping incl.)

Silver Couple: Victory $200, eClub $260 (shipping incl.)

*the eClub membership includes USGA Handicap service and tournament eligibility for MSGA tournaments and play days.

16 Five Questions with steve mona Jennifer Poth

Jennifer

E. Poth Founder, Chairman and CEO, Operation Support Military Golf (OSMG)

Why was OSMG created?

1.

To serve those who have, do and will serve our nation by ensuring their Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is not forgotten. Positive MWR is an integral component in the wellbeing and quality of life of our service members and their families. Globally, there are 145 military golf facilities located in 40 states and 11 overseas countries. In many cases, overseas golf courses are our service members’ only safe and cost efficient means of outdoor recreation and relaxation from work stress and separation from their families.

Contrary to popular and public opinion, as of a 2011 U.S. Code, stateside military golf courses are provided zero government funding to operate and overseas courses receive minimal funding. They are required to be entirely selfsufficient. OSMG was founded to help fill this “non-essential” items void.

What specifically does OSMG do?

As a groundbreaking, global, military supportive, 501(c) (3) non-profit, our goal is to provide a $1 million infusion to each stateside and abroad military golf facility.

Helping increase accessibility for our wounded and ageing veterans, reducing golf facilities maintenance costs through modernized equipment and an increase in overall visual enjoyment are just some of the specific benefits from the upgrades.

2.

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17 Five Questions with steve mona Jennifer Poth

Who does OSMG serve?

4.

• Active Duty & Reserve Personnel as a means of R&R with family, friends and their units.

• Medically Retired, aka Wounded Warriors as positive outdoor activity throughout their physical and mental recovery and adjustment process.

• Retired Veterans after an honorable career.

• Future Generations of service-members, especially in the recruitment process.

• Families of all the above by providing service members the knowledge that their dependents have a safe environment to learn and play a game that teaches positive, lifelong lessons, such as the values of integrity and tradition. This is especially important during deployments or as a means of reintegration upon their return.

What was the driving force to your founding OSMG?

3.

In a nutshell, a lifelong desire to serve in the United States Armed Services. However, being born with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, also known as an Adrenal Disorder, prevented this specific goal in life. Thanks to my father, Lt. Col. John E. Poth, USAF Ret., following in his footsteps of service to our great nation has become a reality through his introduction to the special game of golf by the age of five.

Rather than serving in the conventional sense, I now have the privilege to instead serve those who serve.

When was OSMG founded?

Within days following the 2013 Boston Marathon terrorist attack, I finally realized a way to combine a lifetime in golf (both personally and professionally) with a way to give back to those who selflessly serve our nation.

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

– John F. Kennedy

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20 DESTINATION REPORT Emerging Branson-Area Golf Destination is an Ozark Mountain Oasis

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Emerging BransonArea Golf Destination is an Ozark Mountain Oasis

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22 DESTINATION REPORT Emerging Branson-Area Golf Destination is an Ozark Mountain Oasis

Missouri is about as middle-America as it comes. Set near the center of the country, it’s a destination known for its live entertainment shows, 50-plusyear-old Silver Dollar City amusement park, and an array of wholesome family entertainment. “Faith, flag and family” remain core Branson themes.

Collectively, they are a large reason why the tiny town in the southwest part of the state drew approximately 9 million visitors in 2016.

While many visit for the live entertainment and other attractions – from the stunning Titanic Museum to the huge hit, “Million Dollar Quartet,” which is signed to a fiveyear run at Welk Resorts – many others choose Branson for the impressive metamorphosis that it’s rapidly unveiling.

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24 DESTINATION REPORT Emerging Branson-Area Golf Destination is an Ozark Mountain Oasis How does golf fit into all of this?

The Branson/Lakes Area is the fastestgrowing golf destination in America, likely the world. Three courses have opened in the past four years, and another three are planned to debut in the next three years. That’s the golf development equivalent of driving a car 100 mph+ in a 25-mph zone.

And they’re not just any courses.

They’re mind-blowers, with recently opened ones designed by Nicklaus, Fazio and Player. A Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw layout is under construction and planned to open in 2018, with two more by Tiger Woods announced in April of this year. There are whispers that one of the pending courses could be considered for another high-profile golf tournament (there’s already one in destination). Think PGA TOUR and USGA-type competitions, and you’re plugged into the rumor mill.

One man is largely responsible for the Branson area’s emergence as one of the best golf destinations anywhere – Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops Founder and owner of Big Cedar Lodge.

Morris is a passionate conservationist, with nature’s bounty lovingly incorporated throughout Big Cedar.

The marina, shooting academy, spa, restaurants, pools, bridges, caverns, restaurants and walking paths mesh seamlessly with the lush, rolling Ozark Mountain terrain.

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Big Cedar Lodge was voted “Best Midwest Resort” by Travel + Leisure readers in 2016. The gorgeous golf courses are one reason why. They overlook Table Rock Lake, sprawl across the Ozark countryside with live Buffalo ranging adjacent, and generally astound with their beauty and high quality.

They’re so good that two of them – Buffalo Ridge and Top of the Rock – are played annually as part of the PGA TOUR Champions Legends of Golf each spring. “The best par 3 course in the world,” says World Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player about Top of the Rock, which includes Arnie’s Barn (yes, it’s from Latrobe), gardens, waterfalls, the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, and the Lost Canyon Cave (a golf cart tour of which is included in the green fee!). There is no other golf resort like it in the world.

Top of the Rock Golf Course, 9 th hole tee entrance

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The new and planned courses join an existing collection of good to great ones. They include delightful Thousand Hills, a Bob Cupp design that belies the first impression its par64 routing invokes. Sinewy, excellent Branson Hills Golf Club, where the state amateur championship was held, is a hearty, gorgeous golf test.

Don’t omit playing Ledge Stone Country Club or Pointe Royale Golf Village when in the area. Both public access, the former is a rollicking routing over hill and dale, where hole names fittingly advise golfers of what’s to come – The Slot, Temptation, Deception and The Plunge, to name a few. The latter is where many Branson entertainers live and play.

The diversity and complementary nature of Branson-area courses ensure a variety of interesting, fun choices await players. And the after-golf options are so many that you’ll want to build time into your getaway itinerary to explore. These include waterfront Branson Landing, a town-center style venue filled with shops, restaurants, bars and family friendly areas; and historic downtown, where Dick’s 5 & 10 is a must-see and the 105-yearold Branson Diner harkens back to another time.

One-third of the nation are within one day’s drive of Branson, but for those who prefer to fly, Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) offers a wide spectrum of flights and is only 45 minutes from Branson. The Branson Airport (BKG), just 10 miles south of town, is served by Via Airlines with flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, Denver and Chicago Midway.

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30 RULES REVISITED DROPPING RULES

One area of the Rules of Golf that many players have difficulty with takes place when they are dropping their ball under a specific Rule. It appears to be a simple process but there are several ways we can do it the wrong way! The USGA has proposed several new rules changes for 2019. We will take a look at the current procedure for dropping a ball and compare it to the newly proposed rule.

For some reason, many golfers have a tendency to the “throw” the ball in an underhand fashion or drop it from waist high. Other golfers you will see raise their arm as high as they can before they let the ball go. If a ball is dropped in any of the above ways, or by anyone but the player, and played, the player incurs a onestroke penalty in either Match or Stroke Play.

The simplest way to drop a ball under a Rule of Golf is: E - Erect Stance A - Arm’s Length S - Shoulder Height Y- You Drop I was given this EASY to remember lesson from Rules Official Bob Shogren while working for the Gateway PGA Section in St. Louis. If done in the above fashion and your ball is dropped in the correct area and comes to rest in the proper place you have proceeded correctly. You would be amazed at how many players have a difficult time taking a proper drop! Golf is a hard enough game without giving yourself extra penalty strokes for not following procedure properly.

Don’t let this common mistake raise your scores.

In addition, some other reminders when dropping a Ball are: 1. Spinning the ball is not permissible 2. You may stand in any direction 3. When dropping in an area marked as a Drop Zone, you do not have to stand in the zone… but, the ball must first strike the ground within it. Also contrary to what many believe the ball doesn’t have to stay in the drop zone for it to be considered in play!

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4. If your ball touches any person or the equipment of any player before or after it strikes a part of the course and before it comes to rest, the ball must be re-dropped without penalty.

Rule 20-2 covers Dropping and ReDropping in your Rule Book. This can be a very involved Rule so don’t be afraid to refresh yourself and ask questions to an Official when playing competitively. In the meantime, remember dropping a ball is E-A-S-Y! The Newly Proposed Rule: The only requirement is for the player to hold the ball above the ground without it touching any growing thing or other natural or artificial object, and let it go so that it falls through the air before coming to rest. To avoid any doubt, it is recommended that the ball be dropped from at least one inch above the ground or any growing thing or object.

The newly proposed rule is intended to simplify the procedure for the player. This new procedure eliminates the need to re-drop in most cases. Do you think it’s a better way to drop a ball? Is this an improvement over our E-A-S-Y method? You be the judge! Make sure and provide feedback to the USGA as they seek to improve upon our current set of rules for the game of golf.

To leave feedback please visit the USGA website by clicking here>>

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DROPPING

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32 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

Antigua Announces Four New Ladies Sleeveless Styles for 2017

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33 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

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34 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

Peoria, AZ - The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand has announced its Spring 2017 perfect fitting women’s sleeveless styles.

After more than 30 years designing golf apparel, Antigua’s designers realize that fit is the key to keeping customers returning again and again to their product. As the weather heats up and golf season starts around the Country, the sleeveless shirt is a staple in the closet of female golfers.

Key factors in developing the perfect fitting sleeveless style include establishing an appropriate across chest measurement and armhole depth. From the top of the shoulder down to the bottom of the armhole, the shape of the armhole must follow the natural shape of a women’s body, curving in just enough in the right places so as not to interfere with arm movement or even worse, curving in too much and therefore showing the sides of a bra.

Armhole depth must follow the “Goldilocks Rule”- a term senior designer Danielle Dellios uses when describing Antigua’s fit policy. “The armhole opening cannot be too deep, nor too shallow, it must be just right.” says Dellios.

She uses a myriad of fit models to ensure women of all body types can feel comfortable when wearing Antigua.

Antigua offers four new sleeveless styles for 2017: S/L Jewel: The ladies sleeveless Jewel style features Antigua’s one-ofa-kind geometric jacquard Desert Dry moisture wicking knit fabric. The textured face and flat-back fabrication is smooth against the body and allows for optimal wicking performance at the face. The sleeveless Jewel is one of Antigua’s best-selling pieces because the fabric has a unique drape that women of any age find flattering. The hidden ribbon and snaps at the top shoulder seam are great for holding a bra strap in place for a worry-free swing.

Trust: The ladies stretch woven style “Trust” combines the function of Antigua’s Desert Dry Xtra Lite fabrication with modern styling. The lightweight poly/spandex woven fabric offers a more sophisticated look along with several styling details such as pin-tucks at the top shoulder, a covered button placket and rounded hi-low hemline. The main task in developing a woven polo is in the fit of the garment. The Antigua design team spent many hours fitting multiple body types to ensure the wearer has enough room to feel comfortable while golfing. On the other hand, to keep the style from looking sloppy and oversized, several steps were taken in tweaking the pattern to provide a more tailored look. Darts at the bust allow for a proper fit at the armhole and chest and curved side slits offer minimal pull lines at the hips.

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Mischief: Prints are hot right now in the women’s market and ladies sleeveless style “Mischief” focus’ on the idea of mixed media. The asymmetrical cut and sew front panel features a three color geometric printed top panel and the lower half of the body uses a solid color lightweight closed mesh fabric. Both fabrics provide ease of movement with fourway stretch and the fit of the garment follows Antigua’s traditional sizing.

Avail: Women’s sleeveless style “Avail” plays with fabric direction and texture. The tonal striped poly/spandex fabric is ultrasoft and slightly slinky. Cut and sew princess seams use the main body fabric run at a 45 degree downward angle to give the illusion of a more defined waistline and smaller silhouette. An open V-neck placket gives the style a more casual off-course look, while the traditional self-fabric collar meets all club regulations. Overall this style can be described as flirty and feminine.

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36 State News Amateur Open Qualifier at Queenstown Harbor

Amateur Open Qualifier at Queenstown Harbor view leaderboard

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hen Brendan Peel, from Columbia Country Club, turned in a 1-under-par 71 in the third group off the first tee in the morning, he had no idea he would still be at the top of the leaderboard at the end of the round.

This was the fourth and final session of the Maryland State Golf Association Amateur/Open qualifying at Queenstown Harbor Golf Links on the Eastern Shore, May 24, and while Peel was joined later by three other amateurs, it remained the low score for the 6,853-yard, par 72 course.

Peel, Will Koras, Hayfields CC, and Ryan Crabtree, from Fountain Head CC, filled the top three spots for both the Amateur and the Open, while Nick Infanti, from Blue Mash Golf Course, entered only the Amateur.

With the amateurs playing for 23 places and the Open players for 18, exactly 23 amateurs at 75 and better advanced, while 19 players at 74 and better made it to the Open.

Peel had one birdie on the front and matched par on the back for 35-36â&#x20AC;&#x201C;71; Infanti had four birdies, three bogeys, and played the last eight holes -2, while Koras started bogey-bogey, then played the last 16 holes -3. Crabtree, the only one of the co-leaders to play in the afternoon and start from No. 10, had three birdies, two bogeys in his first six holes, then settled down, eventually putting up a bogey at the first and a birdie at the last, bookends for seven straight pars.

There were three low pros at 72 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hunter Brown, Andy Kelley, and Chris Wellde.

A total of 112 players returned a score on a cool and breezy, overcast day.The Amateur is scheduled for June 8-11 at Columbia CC, while the Open is listed for July 1012 at Woodholme CC in suburban Baltimore.

- Reported by John Stewart

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37 State News Senior four BALL

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lay Fitzgerald and Skip Tendall, paired for this event for the first time, returned 34-33–67 at the Green Spring Valley Hunt Club and won the 22nd Senior Four-Ball championship of the Maryland State Golf Association, May 22. The 6,506-yard course was played at a par 35-37–72, with a field of 32 teams.

Lee Flemister and David Nocar finished second at 68, followed by Pete Hiskey-Joe Lefavor, and Marty WestBob Morris, 70.

a bogey, Nocar birdied the 15th and Flemister birdied the 17th (a 25-foot chip-in) and 18th (four feet) to take an early lead.

The winners, from Congressional Country Club, finished with six birdies after an opening-hole bogey, playing in the morning under what were called “brutal” weather conditions of steady rain with temperatures in the mid60’s. The rain stopped about noon and the afternoon conditions were more favorable. Each had a front-nine birdie, Fitzgerald from 25 feet at the fifth and Tendall from 15 feet at the dogleg-seventh. Fitzgerald birdied the 10th and Tendall ran off three the rest of the way, finishing with what turned out to be the winning stroke, a 10-foot birdie putt at the 136-yard 18th.

Later, with Fitzgerald-Tendall already in, Morris and West closed to within two strokes with a 3-under round working through 16 holes, then could get no closer.

Two withdrawals left the Super Seniors (65-over) with only six teams, and Jim Castagna-Joe Records took care of that group with 34-35–69 over a 6,173-yard layout.

Records in his first major competitive experience in awhile, had three birdies and Castagna, two. There were two bogeys for a finish at 3-under.

Tendall, with partner Michael Kelly, was part of a threeteam group that shared the 2014 title, and a MSGA Father-Son crown he won with Conner at Green Spring was special, after having won three times with son Ryan.

Tendall has won four Congressional club championships and Fitzgerald, one regular and two Seniors.

In the past, Castagna had won with Larry Den in 2007, and Records, with Van Strakes in 2008 at Green Spring, while Records-Strakes won a Middle Atlantic Amateur Senior Four-Ball in 2006, and Records- Castagna won in 2010. In addition, Records and Larry Storck have won six Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation Two-Man Team titles, most recently in 2004.

Flemister, from the University of Maryland GC, and Nocar, a former MSGA Amateur champion from Chartwell Country Club, had a birdie apiece on the front and after

“Yeah, I brought him out of retirement,” Castagna offered, to which Records replied, “Yes, and I’m going right back in.”

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38 State News Amateur Open Qualifier at Woodmore

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ony Bostic made his first bid to play in the Maryland State Golf Association’s Amateur championship a successful one — and then some.

Bostic smashed a 134-man field with a 6-under-par 66 in the third (of four) Amateur/Open qualifiers at the Country Club of Woodmore, May 18. This was four shots clear of his closest challenger, Dan Walker, who shot 70.

The final qualifier will be held May 24, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Links on the Eastern Shore.

Bostic, with an early morning tee time, wasted no time, as he birdied the first hole. Three more birds in a fourhole stretch sent him to the turn in 2-under 34. Coming back, he had a bogey-free effort with four birdies for 32, the longest a 20-foot putt at the par-3 14th.

Although this was the first Amateur try for Bostic, he has played in several Opens, making the cut in 2014. Bostic’s score equaled a round by Connor Flach, who shot 66 at Andrews AFB two years ago. As far as is known those are the two lowest qualifying scores in more than 20 years.

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39 State News Amateur Open Qualifier at Woodmore

The highlight of the round for Walker, 34, who lives in Bethesda and plays from the University of Maryland GC, was at the 410-yard third hole, where his 8-iron shot from 145 yards bounced into the cup for an eagle-2. He had bogeyed the first but followed the eagle with birdies at Nos. 4-5, the latter an off-the-green stroke from 30 feet.

Turning in 33, the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low score for that side, he somewhat offset two bogeys with another 30-foot birdie putt at 16.

The only other par-breaker was Marshall Meisel, from the Chevy Chase Club. He started with three successive birdies, turned in 35, then was level for the back with a 17th hole birdie getting him to 36.

Evan Santa, from Crofton CC had three birdies in posting 35-37. The reigning Washington Metropolitan Amateur champion was the only one at the par number.

Among the pros, Jeff Rosenberg, from Breton Bay G&CC, was low with 73. It completed an interesting trifecta for him, as he had been an Open medalist with 69 at Montgomery Village in 2008, and a comedalist with 72 at Woodmont CC in 1996. His latest effort made him the low pro three times in three decades.

Notes: William Campbell, from CC Woodmore, had an eagle-3 on the 514-yard eighth hole, as he hit driver-5-iron to 19 feet and holed the putt. . .The Amateur will be held at Columbia CC in Chevy Chase, June 8-11, and the Open will be held at Woodholme CC in Pikesville (suburban Baltimore), July 10-12. A 77 or better qualified for the Open, and a 78 or better for the Amateur.

- Reported by John Stewart JUNE 2017 | MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE

40 State News Eagles Nest Play Day

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he pairings of Tim Elliott-William Shifflett and Al Adana-Steve Chaney were repeat winners as the MSGA held its second Play Day (one-day tournament) of the season at Eagle’s Nest Country Club, May 12. It was scheduled for April 12 and was postponed due to inclement weather. The cold was still around with temperatures in the mid 50’s, but with no rain, play was uninterrupted on a dark and overcast day.

The committee, in a effort to offer a different format, opted for Stableford, where a player’s score is kept as usual, but the team gross is entered as the result of a scoring system which gives no points for double-bogeys and above, one point for bogey, two points for par (for 36 points), three points for birdie, four points for eagle, and five points for albatross (double-eagle). Other formats will be offered in future events.

In the Men’s Back division (Blue tees), Elliott and Shifflett, from the Poor Boys Golf Club, combined for five birdies, no bogeys for 41 points to edge Kevin Grady, MSGA

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eClub, and Sean Holt, Eagle’s Nest CC, 39 points, for low gross. Both teams were among those starting on the back, and Elliott birdied 18-1, while Shifflett contributed one on the back and two on the front. Grady-Holt each had a birdie on the back and Grady added an eagle-3 at the 495 yard 15th hole. They had nine pars on the front.

In the first event, at Woodholme CC, Elliott-Shifflett shot a better-ball 1-under-par 72.

Aldana, from Red Gate Golf Course, and Steve Chaney, from Blue Mash Golf Course, earned low net with 46 points, followed by Joseph Ober, Laytonsville GC, and James Williams, Northwest Golf Course, 43 points. At Woodholme, the Aldana-Chaney team posted 76-9-67.

In the Men’s Forward division (White tees), Harvey LeeMichael Myirski won low gross with 36 points, and Tim Brewer-Ray Vannier gained low net on a match of cards after tying with Gregory Kopp-Rob Yunker at 49 points.

Women’s low net went to Bonnie Fry-Roxie Gaeng with 35 points, while Rory-Sharon Russell won low net in the Mixed class.

The Leaderboard Men’s Back Gross: 1. Tim Elliott and William Shifflett, Poor Boys GC, 43 points. 2. Kevin Grady, MSGA eClubSean Holt, Towson Golf & CC, 39 points. Net: 1. Al Adana, Redgate GC-Steve Chaney, Blue Mash GC, 46 points. 2.

Joseph Ober, Laytonsville GC-James Williams, Northwest GC, 43 points Men’s Forward Gross: 1. Harvey Lee, Aberdeen GCMichael Myirski, Greystone GC, 36 points; 2. Christopher Burns, Glenn Dale GC-Randall Grooman, Hampshire Greens GC, 34 points; 3. Terry Blanton and Ed Tafoya, Old South CC, 32 points. Net: 1.Tim Brewer and Ray Vannier, Rattlewood GC, 49 points. 2. Gregory Kopp, MSGA eClub-Rob Yunker, Little Bennett GC, 49 points (Places decided by a match of cards). 3. Trevor Burkhart and Herman Cornejo Saravia, MSGA eClub, 47 points Women Net: 1. Bonnie Fry, Maryland G&CC-Roxie Gaeng, Holly Hills CC, 35 points.

Mixed Net: 1. Rory and Sharon Russell, Towson Golf & CC, 38 points.

- Reported by John Stewart

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42 State News U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Hillendale

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43 State News U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Hillendale

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illendale Country Club played host to the US Open Local Qualifier Monday, May 15th.

The course played 6,796 yards and a par of 71. Windy conditions made a challenging test for all players involved.

Sean Bosdosh from Clarksburg, Maryland took home medalist and was the only score under par for the day with a low round of 70. Michael Brennan from Leesburg, Virginia and Eric Egloff from Silver Spring, Maryland took the next two qualifying spots with rounds of 72.

Brennan is a 15 year old high school freshmen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hit it solid throughout the round which was very helpful in the crosswinds. A couple of up and downs on the back nine allowed me to keep my momentumâ&#x20AC;? Brennan said.

A 30 footer for birdie on the 18thallowed Brennan to put the finishing touches on his 1 over par round of 72.

Five players tied at 73 which forced a playoff for the last two qualifying positions and first and second alternate positions. The two qualifying spots were snagged with birdies on the first play-off hole by Bart George of Arnold, Maryland & Tommy Ellison of Bear, Delaware.

Johnny Leonard of Virginia Beach won 1st alternate spot, while Tyler Herriott edged Mark Cusic for the 2nd alternate position.

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44 State News Woodholme Play Day

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im Elliott-William Shifflett and Barry AndrewsCraig Whitaker posted the two best gross scores of a cool, rainy day at Woodholme Country Club to top their respective divisions (Men’s Back and Men’s Forward) in the year’s first MSGA One-Day tournament on Tuesday, April 25.

A full field of 40 teams in four different divisions entered the event, but the weather conditions put a minor dent in the group, particularly in the afternoon. The weather was not a factor at the beginning or the end, but in between, gusty winds and a steady rain (there was an early-afternoon, one-hour suspension of play) took their toll. The event format was four-ball stroke play.

Elliott-Shifflett, from the Poor Boys Golf Club, and one of the first two pairings off in the morning, returned a gross score of 35-37–72, 1 under par for the suburban Baltimore course which, as always, was in excellent condition regardless of the weather. Andrews-Whitaker, from the U.S. Naval Academy GC, and starting an hour later, finished even at 73.

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Elliott-Shifflett started at No. 10, birdied the 18th, and shot the front nine in par. Andrews birdied the seventh hole to highlight his round. A year ago, at Winter’s Run, Elliott-Shifflett won low net and Andrews-Whitaker, low gross, and at Suburban, each was a gross winner.

The net leaders were Al Aldana-Steve Chaney with 76-967 in Men’s Back division, and Christopher Burns-Randall Grooman with 74-11-63 in Men’s Forward division.

Aldana, a 7-handicapper from Redgate GC, and Chaney, who carries an 11-handicap from Blue Mash GC, started at No. 10, and marred an otherwise solid nine with a double-bogey at the 17th. However, they more than offset that on the front. Burns, with a 7 handicap from Glenn Dale GC, featured two natural birdies in his tour, while Grooman, who has a 15-handicap from Hampshire Greens GC, contributed on several holes, especially on the front side.

The other net leaders were late finishers Bill TignanelliDeb Watkins, from Hunt Valley CC, in the Mixed division with 88-11-77, and Diane Crowley-Carolyn Hudson, from Oak Creek Club, in the Women’s division, 92-17-75.

LEADERBOARD Men’s Back Gross–Tim Elliott-William Shifflett, Poor Boys GC, 72; Josh Campbell, Mountain Branch CC-Jeff Wunk, Sparrows Point CC; 74.

Net–Al Adana, Redgate GC-Steve Chaney, Blue Mash, GC, 76-9-67; JohnFarcosky, MSGA eClub-Matthew Swiger, CC Maryland, 78-9-69, and Chris Brendler, Hayfields CCGregg Cooper, Rolling Road GC, 79-8-71.

Men’s Forward Gross–Barry Andrews-Craig Whitaker, U.S. Naval Academy GC, 73; Tom Clements-Joe Lefavor, U.S. Naval Academy, 77.

Net–Christopher Burns, Glenn Dale GC-Randall Grooman, Hampshire Greens, 74-11-63; Rob Clark, U.S. Naval Academy-Steve Svehla, Eagle’s Nest CC, 79-12-67; Tom Duvall-Nicholas Kraft, Bretton Woods Recreation Center, 79-11-68.

Mixed: Net–Bill Tignanelli-Deb Watkins, Hunt Valley GC, 88-11-77.

Women: Diane Crowley-Carolyn Hudson, Oak Creek Club, 92-17-75.

- Reported by John Stewart JUNE 2017 | MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE

46 MSGA Becoming an MSGA Volunteer

Becoming an MSGA Volunteer

As a non-profit organization, the MSGA relies heavily on the support of volunteers and continues to grow through the generosity of these individuals. Volunteers assist the staff in providing the highest level of service to golfers and golf clubs in Maryland. We are currently seeking volunteers that are interested in serving as Tournament Officials or Course Raters.

Tournament Officials Each year the MSGA conducts state championships, junior events, qualifying for USGA National Championships, and One-Day competitions. Without the volunteers, running these events successfully would not be possible.

There are a variety of tasks required to run successful events, and we will find a job that matches your talents.

Even if you have never opened up a rule book there are a wide range of jobs to meet various skills, knowledge, and talent. Volunteer duties may include course setup, spotters, starters, scoring, pace of play, and on course officials. Uniforms are provided for Tournament Officials.

Course Raters The MSGA course rating teams visit over 30 golf courses per year. A course rating team is comprised of four or more trained volunteers, who are assigned courses within their geographic region. When rating a golf course, the team evaluates each hole using the USGA

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Course Rating System. The majority of the team’s time is spent measuring distances to various obstacles from specific landing zones based on shot parameters. Upon completion of the course rating, the team is given an opportunity to play the golf course being evaluated.

If you are interested or would like more information, please follow these steps: • Volunteers must be members of the MSGA. If not currently a member, you must first join the MSGA. For a list of member clubs (having a handicap at a member club constitutes membership), go to http://msga.org/member-club-directory • Download and complete the MSGA Committee Form by selecting “Download Application” below and return to the MSGA; OR, complete the form online by selection “Online Application below. Contact Kelly Newland, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions, at 410-6535300 ext. 6 for questions or additional information about becoming an MSGA volunteer.

• Once we receive your Volunteer Form, we will help you coordinate a day to volunteer in your area with your desired interest.

• Receive Official welcome Letter, uniform, and any additional volunteer information or training.

Online Application

We look forward to you joining the Maryland State Golf Association. If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information contact Kelly Newland at 410-653-5300 ext. 6.

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54 state news MSGA Winner’s circle

The Maryland State Golf Association supports the following programs and initiatives in its pursuit of enhancing and improving the game of golf in the State of Maryland: • The MSGA sponsors the Emmet Gary Scholarship which is presented annually to agronomy students at the University of Maryland. Since 1969, there have been 157 recipients who have received scholarships totaling over $300,000. Many of the students have gone on to become golf course superintendents in Maryland and across the country.

• The MSGA became a co-sponsor of the First Tee Metro Tour in the State of Maryland in 2013. The First Tee Metro Tour is a developmental tournament series that is open to The First Tee participants from the Greater Washington, D.C., Howard County, Baltimore, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County Chapters. The participants must be an active First Tee participant, at least 12 years of age and a Birdie Level Participant.

• Since 2006, the MSGA has awarded educational scholarships to individuals employed by MSGA member clubs and/or their children, and to students having completed their junior year of high school with a bona fide connection to the game of golf. To date, $98,250 of scholarships have been awarded under this program.

• The MSGA is offering grants to support junior golfers in their pursuit of obtaining a golf scholarship.

This is a new program which began in 2015.

• The MSGA is contributing toward the creation of the Turfgrass Pathology Research Endowed Chair at the University of MD. Recognizing the vital importance of this position, the endowment will enable the University to recruit and support a world class pathologist and continue the industry-leading success of the Maryland Turfgrass Program.

The Executive Committee of the MSGA encourages all golfers in the State of Maryland to partner with us in supporting these worthy causes. All contributions to the MSGA are fully deductible in accordance with IRS regulations and will be recognized on the MSGA website and at the annual meeting.

Please send your contribution payable to the MSGA at 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 145, Baltimore, MD 21208.

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