MSGA Magazine Jan 2018

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FIVE Questions

cory Bradburn

Digital Community Manager at Golf Digest

2018 Schedule

of Events

Men’s Championships Women’s Championships Invitationals One-Day Events USGA Qualifying Events

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Executive Director’s Welcome Looking Ahead 2018

Since we are starting the new year, I thought I would address what to expect in 2018. The MSGA new year unofficially begins in November at our Annual Meeting wherethe Board of Directors and Officers are elected.

This year we welcomed one new member to the Board, that being Geoff Gonellaof Columbia Country Club as the 9th Vice President. In addition, Jan C. Miller of Baltimore Country Club was elected President for the year 2018. We also said goodbye to two Board members: John J. Barse now a Past President and Carolyn Hudson now a Past President of the Women’s Division. Carolyn was replaced with the current President of the Women’s Division Deb Watkins. Many thanks for all the contributions made by those two.

1. Senior Amateur Championship: The Super Senior division will be for those 65 and older and will be played from a shorter yardage than the Senior division. Players must sign up for either the Senior Division or the Super Senior Division and only compete in that division. Both divisions will have a cut after the first round to determine those playing in each division on the second day to determine the two Champions.

As is tradition, the Maryland Amateur Championship will be conducted June 7- 10at the President’s home club, which in this case will be the Baltimore Country Club in Timonium, MD. Other major Championship venues include the Maryland Open at Fountain Head Country Club, July 9-11; MidAmateur Championship at Woodmont Country Club, August 6-7; the Senior Amateur Championship September 12-13 at Talbot Country Club and the Senior Open at Turf Valley, October 9-10, 2018. The full schedule of championship events and dates is available on our website at www.msga.org.

Last year marked our sixth year of scheduling oneday events at various private clubs in the state and they have proved to be very popular events for golfers of all skill levels. The One Days are open to both men and women with prizes in multiple categories. This year we havescheduled seven (7) at the following venues: CC at Woodmore, Rolling Road CC, Crofton CC, Holly Hills CC, Prospect Bay CC, Argyle CC and the Hillendale CC. Dates for these play days are on our schedule at www.msga.org. As you will notice we are introducing several new venues this year, and hope you enjoy your experience.

The MSGA will adopt for all of it’s competitions the new local rule adopted by the USGA & R&A which states: ”When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidently moved by the player, his partner, his caddie, his opponent or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1.

One major change is the MSGA will no longer offer our discount golf program known as the Patron Program, instead we are offering a new online golf discount program called Digital Golf Pass which we feel is a significant upgrade to our old program.

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The MSGA has made a change to the Senior Amateur Championship. As follows:

2. In addition to the above changes the MSGA Tournament Committee has revised the player of year point system by increasing the first place points for the Amateur and Open by 25 points.

The staff and volunteers of the MSGA are looking forward to an exciting year of golf, and hope all of you have many successful and rewarding rounds of golf.

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

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Contents

Executive Director’s Welcome

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

MSGA

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2018 Schedule of Events Men + Women + Invitationals + One-Day Events + USGA Qualifying Events

Five Questions with steve mona

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cory Bradburn Digital Community Manager at Golf Digest

RULES REVISITED

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Playing a second ball in Stroke Play

antigua

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Antigua Introduces 2018 Men’s Outerwear Collection

PGA National PGA National Resort &Spa Unveils its Renowned Honda Classic ‘Sneak Peek Golf Challenge’

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2018 Schedule

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Men’s Championships Team Championship

March 31 April 8-14-15-21-22-28

Various Clubs

Amateur/Open Pre-Qualifying

Monday, April 30

Holly Hills

Tuesday, May 8

Cattail Creek

Thursday, May 17

Sparrows Point

Thursday, May 24

Queenstown Harbor

Senior Four-Ball

Tuesday, May 22

Kenwood

Maryland Amateur

Thurs. – Sun., June 7 – 10

Baltimore CC

Junior Amateur

Mon. – Tues., June 25 – 26

Elkridge Club

Maryland Open

Mon. – Wed., July 9 – 11

Fountain Head

Pro-Amateur

Monday, July 16

Green Spring Valley

Father-Son

Thursday, July 19

Argyle

Mid-Amateur

Mon. – Tues., August 6 – 7

Woodmont

Amateur Public Links

Monday, August 13

UMD

Four-Ball

Monday, August 20

Bethesda CC

Senior Amateur

Wed. – Thurs., Sept. 12 – 13

Talbot

Senior Team Championship

September 8-9-15-16-22

Various Clubs

Senior Open

Tue. – Wed., October 9 – 10

Turf Valley

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2018 Schedule

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Women’s Championships Team Championship

May 5-12-19-20

Various Clubs

Mid-Amateur Championship

Wednesday, June 6

River Marsh

Junior Championship

Tues. – Wed., June 19 – 20

Kenwood

4-Lady Invitational

Monday, July 30

Sparrows Point

Amateur Championship

Mon. – Thurs., July 16-19

Worthington Manor

Two-Woman Team Championshi

Monday, August 13

Holly Hills

Two-Woman Mid-Handicap

Monday, August 13

Holly Hills

Mixed Two-Ball

Monday, August 6

Oak Creek

Senior Championship

Mon. – Tue., September 17 – 18

Woodholme

Open Championship

Mon. – Tue., October 8 – 9

Bulle Rock

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2018 Schedule

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Invitationals Junior Girls Season Opener

Saturday, June 2

Argyle

Junior Girls Season Opener

Sunday, June 3

Hillendale

Junior Poindexter Cup

Fri. – Sun. June 22 – 24

Ocean City Golf Club

Junior Mid-Atlantic Challenge

Fri. – Sun., July 27 – 29

Virginia

BW Team Matches

Saturday, August 11

Gibson Island

Past Presidents

Wednesday, September 26

Columbia

Senior Team Challenge Match

Monday, October 22

Hidden Creek, (NJ) NJSGA

Mid-Atlantic Junior Invitational

Sat. – Sun. , October 27 – 28

River Bend Club (VA)

One-Day Events Four-Ball Stroke Play

Monday, April 23

Woodmore

Chapman/Pinehurst

Monday, May 7

Rolling Road

Four-Ball Stroke Play

Wednesday, June 20

Crofton

Four-Ball Stableford

Monday, July 2

Holly Hills

Four-Ball Stroke Play

Monday, July 30

Prospect Bay

Four-Ball Stableford

Monday, August 27

Argyle

Chapman/Pinehurst

Friday, September 28

Hillendale

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2018 Schedule

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USGA Qualifying Events US Open Local**

Wednesday, May 9

Blue Mash

US Open Local

Monday, May 14

Hillendale

US Open Sectional*

Monday, June 4

Woodmont

US Junior Amateur*

Monday, June 18

US Naval Academy

US Women’s Amateur*

Tuesday, July 10

Kenwood

US Amateur**

Mon. – Tues., July 16 – 17

Woodmore

US Amateur

Monday, July 23

Hayfields

US Senior Am*

Thursday, July 26

Elkridge

US Four-Ball

Monday, September 24

Worthington Manor

US Mid-Am**

Thursday, August 9

Chartwell

US Women’s Mid-Am

Monday, August 20

Eagle’s Nest

US Senior Women’s Am

Wednesday, September 12

Argyle

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18 FIVE Questions with steve mona Cory Bradburn

1.

What excites you the most about leading Golf Digest’s social media team?

From my first interview with Golf Digest, I said I would always consider it an honor to be the voice of golf’s biggest publication. And I meant it. Nearly four years later, I still take that approach into my work. Golf has been a part of my life since I can remember, so having an opportunity to share everything going on in the game with our audience excites me the most. We want every single post to be valuable to our audience. Whether it’s a tip on how to fix a slice or highlighting the latest #SB2K fun, we want it to resonate with our followers and add to the complete story of the game. It’s interesting to strike the balance between the progress the game strives to make and the traditions it embraces. But most of all, I’m excited to give our audience a smart and enjoyable way to consume all things golf.

2.

What was the “big break” of your career?

I took a risk and moved to New York (from Columbus, Ohio), with no job and about three

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months of money to live off of. Luck, timing and preparation had it that I found out Golf Digest was hiring for a social media manager about a month into my move. I’d say the big break was Ashley Mayo taking a chance on me, even though I had no formal journalism or media background.

I studied science in college and grad school but learned my social-media skills through my own little side hustle. I showed I understood the platforms and the language that comes with talking about golf, but on her end, she put a lot of trust in me. I owe where I am in my career to her taking that chance on me. Thank you, Ash.

3.

Who do you consider a mentor in the golf industry (or at large)?

I’m a big fitness guy. Whenever life feels off, I always focus on making sure I move and take care of my body first. Tony Horton, creator of P90X, was the first person who made it really click for me. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet him and talk with him a few times. Beyond his fitness obsession, the reasons I consider him a mentor is his attitude and enthusiasm he brings to life, along with

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cory Bradburn Digital Community Manager at Golf Digest

his never-ending quest for personal growth. He treats people with respect and kindness, and I admire that. Plus, he’s made one helluva career for himself. He was recently diagnosed with a rare disease, but if anyone can overcome it, he can.

In the golf industry, one player comes to mind. There are so many good people in the game of golf, but Ernie Els deserves every accolade for his character that he’s earned, and then some. When I was eight-years-old, I snuck out to the putting green at Muirfield Village the eve of the first round of the Memorial with my dad. He was alone, practicing 10-footers, and I was just watching him, eyes wide open in awe. He looks up, walks over to me, bends down to my eye level, and says “I bet you’re a pretty good golfer,” and hands me a ball. Life. MADE. Later that summer, he won his first U.S. Open. (Coincidence? I think not!)

Whenever my dad and I followed him — mind you, there were gaps of several years between when we’d watch him in person again — he recognized us. From such a high-profile guy at the peak of his career, that says a lot. He’s raised a wonderful family and contributed so much to autism

research, and done so with the utmost humility. It’s tough to find someone in the golf industry with anything bad to say about the Big Easy. What a gentleman.

4.

Where do you see the game headed?

At the professional level, I don’t think the game has ever been healthier. We have loads of young, relatable talent, and it seems like every rookie PGA TOUR class churns more out. Will we ever see someone dominate like Tiger did in his prime? Probably not in our lifetimes.

But it seems harder to dominate with a deeper pool of such talented players. I think technology, science, and the bar-raising that Tiger did have all contributed to it. This has already trickled down to more competitive golf at a minitour, college, and junior level. And I love that the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals are held at Augusta National right before the Masters. What a dream come true for those kids.

We can see a slow, steady and healthy growth online. While I’m all for introducing new people to the game, I think it’s equally as important to focus on how to make the game easier, faster and more fun for those of us who are already invested. Golf cannot lose track of its core while it works so hard to “grow” in numbers. Growth, in my mind, also means improving the experience at every level for those who are already lifelong golfers. If it’s easier and more fun, then it’s less intimidating for beginners, which would be most beneficial to attracting and retaining more people who consider themselves “golfers.” If the overhaul to simplify the Rules of Golf is a hint, then it seems the powers that be are doing just that. If they continue to listen and adapt, without compromising the game’s traditions (easier said than done), then golf’s future is bright.

5.

Which social media channel is your favorite, and why?

Instagram, by far. It’s the most visual, most engaging and easiest to navigate. It’s also our favorite platform to use to celebrate the game of golf. Instagram Stories has opened up a new channel for us to share more of our web content, while keeping the quality and fun of our page healthy, positive and fresh. As a brand, we post the fewest times per day on Instagram, but personally, it’s where I spend most of my social media time. We love seeing videos our audience submits, sharing beautiful photographs of courses and capturing the emotions of a dramatic tournament on our feed. It’s become a true powerhouse of our social media engine.

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20 RULES REVISITED 2018 New Local Rules

2018

New Local Rules

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By Kelly Newland, PGA MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions

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21 RULES REVISITED 2018 New Local Rules

The Rules of Golf are constantly evolving and changing.

While we have 2019 and Rules Modernization to look forward too, there are still some new items we need to be familiar with moving into this season. We get changes and updates on the Rules of Golf from the USGA & R&A more times than you might expect. There are two new local rules to be aware of moving into our new golf season.

Our first new local rule pertains to Rule 6-6d and a player signing an incorrect scorecard in stroke play. The current rule reads as follows:

was required to replay the stroke as his ball was deflected by a moving outside agency after a stroke on the putting green. Instead of replaying the shot, Southgate holed out and teed off on the next hole. He received a two stroke penalty for playing from a wrong place and an additional two stroke penalty for signing an incorrect scorecard!

The new local rule makes a change to the Exception of Rule 6-6d to address this type of situation. The new Exception reads: Exception: If a competitor returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken due to failure to include one or more penalty strokes that, before returning his score card, he did not know he had incurred, he is not disqualified. In such circumstances, the competitor incurs the penalty prescribed by the applicable Rule, but there is no additional penalty for a breach of Rule 6-6d. This Exception does not apply when the applicable penalty is disqualification from the competition.

d. Wrong Score for Hole The competitor is responsible for the correctness of the score recorded for each hole on his score card. If he returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken, he is disqualified.

If he returns a score for any hole higher than actually taken, the score as returned stands.

Exception: If a competitor returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken due to failure to include one or more penalty strokes that, before returning his score card, he did not know he had incurred, he is not disqualified. In such circumstances, the competitor incurs the penalty prescribed by the applicable Rule and an additional penalty of two strokes for each hole at which the competitor has committed a breach of Rule 6-6d. This Exception does not apply when the applicable penalty is disqualification from the competition.

A good example of this type of ruling occurred during the finals of the Web.com tour last year to Matthew Southgate.

You may remember that Southgate’s ball in motion on the putting green was deflected by a moving leaf. Southgate

In 2018, Matthew Southgate would still be penalized the two-strokes for playing form a wrong place but he would not be penalized the additional two-strokes for signing an incorrect scorecard. The score card penalty will be permanently removed when the modernized Rules of Golf take effect on January 1, 2019.

Another important local rule that will be addressed in 2018 relates to video review for penalties. The PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA European Tour, Ladies European Tour and The PGA of America, as well as the governing bodies, will implement the following measures from January 1, 2018: •

Assign one or more officials to monitor the video broadcast of a competition to help identify and resolve Rules issues as they arise

•

Discontinue any steps to facilitate or consider viewer call-ins as part of the Rules decision process

Most of us remember the Lexi Thompson ruling last year that cost her a major championship. Lexi failed to replace her ball correctly during the third round which cost her two strokes for playing from the wrong place and two strokes for signing an incorrect scorecard. A viewer sent an email to the LPGA which led to the video review. Lexi no longer has to worry about viewer call-ins or being penalized in this situation for signing an incorrect scorecard thanks to these new local rules. However, she must remain vigilant in putting her ball back in the proper place when marking and replacing.

I encourage each of you to spend some time reviewing your Rules of Golf book over the next few months. It’s always a good idea to brush up on the Rules of Golf during the off-season. You never know how many strokes it could save you next time you tee it up!

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24 World Golf Foundation PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan Named World Golf Foundation Chairman for 2018

(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) – World Golf Foundation (WGF) – the organization uniting the golf industry to support initiatives to grow the game – announces Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR Commissioner, has been named WGF Chairman for 2018 by the Board of Directors. He succeeds LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan.

Monahan was appointed the fourth commissioner of the PGA TOUR on November 7, 2016, officially taking office and succeeding former Commissioner Tim Finchem on January 1, 2017.

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with the members of the World Golf Foundation in our efforts to find new ways to bring this great game to a broader, younger, more diverse audience,” said Monahan. “We are excited about the state of our sport and confident that with continued collaboration, we can ensure its future growth and success.”

Monahan, who joined the PGA TOUR in June 2008 as Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, had served as Deputy Commissioner since April 1, 2014; he assumed the additional title of Chief Operating Officer in early 2016, working directly with Commissioner Finchem on the entire scope of the TOUR’s business operations and strategy.

Monahan came to the PGA TOUR from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). He served as FSG’s Executive Vice President, leading the sales and business development team for the property ownership and representation divisions. Additionally, he directed FSG’s sponsorship sales operations for Boston College Athletics, the Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball Advanced Media and NASCAR’s Roush Fenway Racing, among others.

PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan Named World Golf Foundation Chairman for 2018

“Commissioner Monahan’s leadership will be critical as we address several issues of importance to the game,” says Steve Mona, CEO of WGF. “Raising awareness and promoting the game’s health, economic, environmental and charitable benefits are all key priorities and he will be instrumental in leading our efforts in these areas.”

Along with Monahan, other WGF Board members include: Pete Bevacqua, CEO of the PGA of America; Mike Davis, CEO/ Executive Director of the USGA; Will Jones, Executive Director of The Masters Tournament Foundation; Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the PGA European Tour; Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, and Mike Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA. For more information, visit www.worldgolffoundation.org.

About World Golf Foundation The World Golf Foundation is a non-profit organization that unites the golf industry to support initiatives that enhance growth and access to the game. Founded in 1993 and supported by major international golf organizations and companies, WGF oversees the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20, WE ARE GOLF and other programs.

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26 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

Antigua Introduces 2018 Men’s Outerwear Collection Six New Styles PEORIA, AZ - Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand – has officially unveiled its Men’s 2018 Outerwear collection.

“For Spring ‘18, Antigua has no shortage of seasonal lightweight outerwear,” says Ron McPherson, CEO of Antigua. “The half-zip pullover is to outerwear what the polo collar is to a golf shirt -- a staple. It’s the model of choice for cool weather garment of any weight. Antigua covers the gamut in both fabrication choices to function best in certain temperatures, as well as creating a variety of fashion options ranging from quilted, tonal double knits, stripes with accents, fleeced garments, sweater-like fabrications, and contrasting embossed, tonally striped windwear.”

The solid long-sleeve pullover style Anchorage is a favorite, based on wearability and fashion simplicity. With top sleeve placement of its ribbed quilting for style, as well as warmth, it matches a low-profile jacquard knit ottoman as the main body fabric. It’s genuinely a must-have cool weather garment offered in five sophisticated shades.

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28 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel Style Profile Profile combines the season’s fashion color palette with a 50-50 color-to-contrasting-black knit check. The upper portion represents a richer version of the specific color, bringing more black to the surface against the underlying color. The garment’s lower majority does the opposite. This is simply achieved with a single fabric constructed as a double knit jacquard, organically sending more of one color to the surface and the other to the back side. By reversing which side of the fabric is used in the placement determines the seemingly color block effect. To give full contrast to this mid-weight style, the design team included reflective chest seam tape where the inverted fabrics are seamed and ran it perpendicular to a silver chrome nylon zipper for an updated contemporary feature.

Style Voyage Every season, Antigua’s product development team meticulously looks to be on top of market direction and has found an influence and resurgence of sweater and sweater-like apparel designed to be interpreted as sportswear. Voyage is Antigua’s interpretation of this direction. While it’s cutand-sewn instead of fully fashion-knitted into a sweater, Voyage offers the versatility to be casual or classic. Similarly, to how Profile’s fabric is constructed, Voyage uses a fuller fibrous filament yarn that disperses sweater-like hairs along its neutral color scheme, while the backside of this double knit jacquard uses a contrasting solid black yarn. Contrasting black fabric back is flipped to the face at gusset insets, creating a sportswear design detail. The seasonal two-color zipper placket is set in as a pop color accent, to merchandise back to specific seasonal polo styles.

Styles Thunder, Cyclone and Maritime Antigua always looks to bring something new to its windwear collections. Styles Thunder, Cyclone and Maritime form Antigua’s Spring 2018 windwear offerings. While Thunder makes use of a diamondback jacquard stretch woven for its tonally embossed center core, its boldly contrasting knit sleeves make a statement that it’s sportswear belonging in the ‘18 collection. Cyclone and Maritime feature the same meshed lined woven automatic pin stripe fabric to create a short-sleeve wind shirt and wind vest, respectively. Cyclone’s contrasting chrome inverted zippers on the placket and in the chest and hip pockets complement this style’s tonal body stripes. Antigua’s pride in both its polo and outerwear collections are its consistency in offering a performance fit appropriate to the garment while maintaining its on-course function and style. Cyclone demonstrates this dedication to fit consistency.

Antigua’s wind vest Maritime mirrors Cyclone with regard to its outerwear spec and fits as a wind vest should. Tailored to aesthetically match Antigua’s polo sleeve seams, it functions as a perfect piece for inclement or temperate weather.

Style Frontier Rounding out the Spring 2018 outerwear is the fully fleeced style Frontier. Built as a cool weather knit outer or under layer, Frontier uses randomly twisted two-tone heavy gauge yarns to create a horizontal irregular all-over stripe effect. It’s the go-to garment when cooler weather encourages warmer clothing.

In its Spring 2018 polo styles and outerwear offerings, Antigua has dutifully merchandised an extensive collection of beautifully styled menswear with matched versatility for on and off the course.

About Antigua Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, The Antigua Group, through its license sports division, holds license agreements with National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), along with numerous American universities and colleges for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, headwear and luggage. Antigua additionally designs, produces and supplies product for corporate America and specialty retail managed under its corporate division. Its golf division also holds license agreements with the PGA TOUR, LPGA and the PGA of America

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30 MSGA Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States

Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States Leading Growth-of-the-Game Program Eclipses 30,000 Members, 600-Plus Courses (PEBBLE BEACH, CA) — Youth on Course — the non-profit providing young people with subsidized golf, college scholarships, caddie programs and paid high school internships – today announces it has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. New partnerships include Colorado Golf Association (Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado), Golf Association of Philadelphia, Greater Cincinnati Golf Association and the Iowa Golf Association.

Operating in every U.S. region, Youth on Course has more than 30,000 active members with access to 18 holes of golf for $5 or less at 600-plus courses across 22 states. Since 2006, juniors have completed 650,000 rounds.

“Our goal by years-end is to serve more than 40,000 young men and women; partnering with these organizations will help us achieve that goal,” says Adam Heieck, Youth on Course Executive Director. “The demand for affordable

access to golf has never been higher, and we’re happy to play a key role in making that a reality in local communities.”

Six additional state associations added throughout the year include Carolinas Golf Association (North Carolina and South Carolina), Georgia State Golf Association, Golf House of Kentucky, Miami Valley Golf Association, Minnesota Golf Association and Wisconsin Golf Association.

Additionally, nearly 250 individuals have benefited from scholarships totaling $1.2 million in financial support. The current Youth on Course college scholarship retention rate is 98 percent, with 199 students already graduated from a four-year university.

About Youth on Course Headquartered in Pebble Beach, Youth on Course is a non-profit organization serving as the charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. Its core purpose is to provide youth with access to life changing opportunities through golf. This is achieved through initiatives that include subsidized rounds at partner courses, mentorship opportunities through caddie programs and paid internships, and scholarship grants for qualifying members. Since 2006, nearly 650,000 rounds have been played by Youth on Course participants and more than $1.2 million has been raised for college scholarships. Currently, Youth on Course serves California, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico, Kentucky, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan with plans to expand nationwide.

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32 PGA NAtional PGA National Resort &Spa Unveils its Renowned Honda Classic ‘Sneak Peek Golf Challenge’

PGA National Resort & Spa Unveils its Renowned Honda Classic ‘Sneak Peek Golf Challenge’ (PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) – PGA National Resort & Spa –home of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic and former Ryder Cup venue – unveils its highly acclaimed Honda Classic “Sneak Peek Golf Challenge.”

The comprehensive package offers a“bucket list” experiencewhich provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “play where the pros play.”A limited number of golfers willtee off at the iconic Champion Course on Friday, Feb. 16, the same day that the course is turned over to the PGA TOUR for event preparation. Golfers will walk “inside the ropes,” followingin the same footsteps as the game’s elite.

Starting at $1,350 (per person, double occupancy) or $1,500 (per person, single), the package also includes a PGA TOUR driving range experience, breakfast in the official Honda Classic player dining area, caddie with personalized bib, the new Callaway Rogue driver, on-course beverages and snacks, lunch, prizes, deluxe gift bag and one-night accommodations (evening of Feb. 15). Partial proceeds will support the second phase of construction for The Els Center for Excellence.

“We invite golfersto experience the thrill of a PGA TOURcaliber course and test their skill at the legendary Bear Trap,” says Greg Saunders, Vice President, Managing Director. “Not only will participants walk The Champion days before the Honda Classic, but they will also be able to take advantage of our world-class amenities and accommodations.”

Anticipation surrounding the Honda Classic is rapidly building as Justin Thomas joins a star-studded cast competing on the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout. Since 2007, the Champion Course has been the site of many historic moments, including the first time Rory McIlroy ascended to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Last year, Rickie Fowler claimed his fourth PGA TOUR victory at the Honda Classic by edging out Morgan Hoffmann.

To book, contact Rita Carroll at rita.carroll@pgaresort.com or561.627.5105. For more information, please visit www. pgaresort.com/sneakpeek.

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About PGA National Resort & Spa Located in South Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens and fresh off a comprehensive multimillion-dollar revitalization, PGA National Resort & Spa is a world-class vacation and meetings destination. It presents 90 holes of championship golf on five courses, including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and legendary “Bear Trap” three-hole stretch.

PGA National recently opened its new 33,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club. It features the latest exercise equipment, indoor racquetball court, three aerobics studios with new sound systems, five-lane saltwater lap pool, spin room with video road mapping, indoor volleyball court, two Pickleball / POP and 19 Har-Tru tennis courts (11 lit for night play). The new Johan Kriek Tennis Academy is managed by the two-time Australian Open champion and caters to elite juniors with focus on stroke production, point construction, match play, video analyses, fitness, gym and mental training.

Luxury overnight suites are ideal for weddings, leisure and business golf, as well as frequent spa treatments. The resort’s versatility includes: a lakeside wedding and event setting with stunning vistas; the 3,000 square-foot iDeck terrace for indoor / outdoor dining and entertaining; “Bar 91”19th hole grill; 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference and event space; and eight on-site restaurants and lounges, including the acclaimed Ironwood Steak & Seafood.

The Spa at PGA National is a 40,000-square-foot oasis of tranquility with 32 treatment rooms and relaxation lounges, 100 diverse pampering options, the exclusive “Waters of the World” outdoor mineral pools and full-service salon.

Convenient to major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport, one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport.

34 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.

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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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38 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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The MSGA Charity Corner is a service provided for charities to list their upcoming golf events, or individuals trying to find an event to participate in your area.

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Charities wishing to submit their information for posting can do so by clicking here (submit to handicap & member services) Golfers can find a listing of events HERE.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES • Conduct 19 Men’s State Championships • Conduct 11 Women’s State Championships ers for both men and women • Conduct local collegiate competitions • Conduct one day Play Day net events • Along with the MAPGA provide handicap and club tournament software services and maintenance of those services • Provide course and slope rating for men and women’s tees free • Scholarships for member club employees and/or children, and junior golfers who are involved in the game • Junior Girls’ Scholarship Program • Sponsor the Emmet Gary Turf Scholarships at the University of Maryland • Conduct Rules of Golf and Handicap Seminars • Monitor and lobby state legislation impacting golf and the turf grass industries t of all Maryland golfers.

• Provide amateur reinstatement services • Promote the game • Publish e-newsletters to inform members of current news within the organization • Hole-in-One Club exclusively for members of member clubs • Golf Patron Program (discount golf program for MD golfers) • Honor the Player of the Year and the Senior Player of the Year • Promote state wide charity tournaments on web site’s Charity Corner

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