MSGA Feb 2017

february 2017 Issue # 32

Five Questions with steve mona

Ken Bentley President, Executive Director for the Advocates Pro Tour.

GOLF FITNESS

WHY LOW BACK DISCOMFORT IS COMMON AMONG GOLFERS rules revisted

Understanding

the Line of Putt

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Executive Director’s Welcome Meet the Staff

Back in May of 2014 in this magazine, I introduced you to the staff of the MSGA. Since then there have been several changes, so I thought I would take this opportunity to update our status. As Executive Director, I am responsible for the financialand overall operationof the association and report to the Board of Directors. In 1985 I started with the MSGA as a member of the Board of Directors as ninth Vice President, and ten years later was elected President of the MSGA. In 2002, I was asked to serve as Executive Director and I currently am in my fifteenth year in that position.

During my tenure I have seen the MSGA grow from an all-volunteer organization to today when we have a staff of five plus a USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern during the golf season.

Our second longest serving member of the staff is Matthew T. Sloan our Assistant Executive Director (Handicap Manager). Matt joined the MSGA in 2005 after serving as a P.J. Boatwright Intern for the Kansas Golf Association. He has many duties as the Assistant Executive Director and also is charged with running the Maryland Handicap Program which is a joint venture with the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA and provides handicap services to 150 clubs and around 40,000 golfers. In addition, he has the added responsibilities of maintaining the course & slope rating data, servicing member club handicap needs and assists with the development and maintenance of the web site and the MSGA one-day Play Day series.

Our third longest serving staff person is Kimberly M. Ferguson who joined the association in 2008 after serving the Women’s Division of the MSGA for a summer as a P.J. Boatwright Intern. She is the Director of Operations and serves the MSGA as well as the Women’s Division.Her responsibilities are many, but include addressing most all questions about women’s tournament entries and Patron Program issues.She oversees and directs the activities of our intern, and currently is in charge of developing a newly designed

MSGA web site. She maintains the MSGA Club directory, and she assists in the conducting of major events for both the men and women. At the men’s major championships, you will see her recording on-site scoring activities. Also she isinvolved in the preparation and conducting of the one-day Play Day series, and is always present for those events along with the rest of the staff.

Our fourth staff member is Kelly E Newland who is the MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions. His career with the MSGA began in January of 2015. Prior to joining the MSGA he held positions with multiple golf associations including interning with the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. He also was Director of Junior Golf for the Gateway Section of the PGA in Missouri, and prior to coming to Maryland was the Director of Junior & Senior Competitions at Golf House Kentucky.

He is now in his third year setting up and conducting all of the MSGA Championships. He also is responsible for all tournament entries while maintain and updating the GolfNet tournament management program and web site tournament information. In addition to his tournament responsibilities, he is also charged with Rules education and the obtaining of venues for all our events. Kelly is also recognized as one of the most knowledgeable rules officials in the game today.

Our newest and fifth staff member is W. James Hewatt, who began his service with the MSGA as our P.J. Boatwright intern in 2016, and at the conclusion of his internship he was hired full time as our Director of Member Services and Tournaments. Prior to the MSGA James was the Tournament Coordinator while a member of the Golf Shop Staff at the University of Maryland. In his current position he is in charge of the MSGA Patron Program (discount golf ), one-day Play Day Series, and the Hole in One club. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Director of Rules & Competitions with the administration, setup and conducting of our Championships and Play Days.

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

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Contents

Executive Director’s Welcome

03

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

MSGA

08

Men’s Division 2017 Schedule Of Events

MSGA

12

Women’s Division 2017 Schedule Of Events

Five Questions with steve mona

16

Ken Bentley, President, Executive Director for the Advocates Pro Tour

golf fitness

18

Why Low Back Discomfort Is Common Among Golfers

MSGA

22

ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club

RULES REVISITED

24

Understanding the Line of Putt

we are golf

28

WE ARE GOLF to Host National Mall Community Service Project in D.C. with Industry Leaders

we are golf

30

PGA TOUR’s Billy Hurley III to Attend National Golf Day 2017

The Antigua Group Men’s Apparel For 2017

32

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

Photo by Montana Pritchard / The PGA of America

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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10 MSGA 2017 Schedule of Events

MARYLAND STATE

Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite

MEN’S DIVISION 2017 SCHED 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

Two-PersonScramble

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Tuesday, April 25

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Woodholme CC

Four-Ball Stroke Play

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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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12 MSGA 2017 Schedule of Events

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

Photo by Montana Pritchard / The PGA of America

17 Schedule of Events

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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.

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

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

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

16 Five Questions Ken Bentley

Five Questions with steve mona

Ken Bentley

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Ken Bentley is the President, Executive Director for the Advocates Pro Tour.

17 Five Questions Ken Bentley

1.

How did the Advocates Professional Golf Association get started?

A good friend of mine, Adrian Stills was a member of the PGA Tour 30 years ago. Eight years or so ago were having a conversation about the lack of African Americans on the PGA Tour and he said 30 or 40 years ago African American golfers honed their skills on the predominately African American United Golf Association Tour. He continued by saying if we could recreate the UGA and provide an avenue for young African American golfers to develop their games we could change the face of the PGA Tour.

From that conversation the APGA was born. In 2010 we started with three tournaments at municipal inner city golf courses offering a $4,000 first prize.

How has the APGA progressed in the past 8 years?

We have been really pleased with the progress of the APGA. We just announced our 2017 schedule.

We will have six tournaments (Pensacola, Atlanta, Tampa, Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles) offering $7500-$10,000 first prize. The winner of our 2016 Buffalo Wild Wings bonus pool won $12,000. Four other players split $10,000. Participation last year was up 28% over the previous year and fundraising in 2016 was at an all time high. The big thing is our players are getting better. Tim O’neal won a PGA Tour Latino America event. Kevin Hall shot a course record 61 in winning our Tour Championship.

APGA members won numerous pro events around the country.

3.

Is the APGA open only to African American players?

Absolutely not. The APGA is the most diverse tour in America. The top five finishers in our Tour Championship featured two African Americans, two Latinos and a White guy. The APGA is largely African American but is open to everyone who wants to compete.

In what ways is the APGA growing the game of golf?

Since we started by holding tournaments at inner city municipal golf courses we have introduced the game of pro golf to a whole new market. Our players have become well known in these circles. In each city the APGA goes into our members do clinics for young people, most of which have never held a golf club. We offer follow up lessons with a local pro if the young people are interested. In addition to the golf clinics we have formed a partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to host health and wellness seminars for young people. We also sponsor an essay contest asking young people to write about why it’s important to live a healthy lifestyle. We have put a special emphasis how introducing the game to young women. There are so many college golf scholarships for women that go unused because there isn’t enough players. We hope to change that.

5.

2.

4.

If you could look into a crystal ball what would you see for the future of the APGA and the golf industry?

We are very excited about the future of the APGA. We plan to get to 10 tournaments in the next five years. We want to do development academies on both coasts so young players have a place to train and develop their games. We want to add a women’s division. When I look into the crystal ball I see a PGA Tour that looks like America. I see a golf manufactures and association with diverse staffs. But most importantly I see the game we all love flourishing with the influx of new players of all races and genders.

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18 GOLF FITNESS WHY LOW BACK DISCOMFORT IS COMMON AMONG GOLFERS

GOLF FITNESS WHY LOW BACK DISCOMFORT IS COMMON AMONG GOLFERS Bob Forman, MS Exercise Physiology Director of Fitness and Well-Being, Congressional Country Club Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Author, Speaker

T

here are two main reasons why almost 40% of all golfers experience chronic low back discomfort and/or acute injury. The first has to do with muscle imbalance and the other poor swing mechanics. Either one, by itself, can be a problem, but combine the two and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the perfect storm!

Anatomically, tight hamstrings (back of the thigh) or tight hip flexors (front of the hip) are major factors that contribute to low back discomfort. They are both what are known as tonic or postural muscles that are working all the time to help maintain posture. Tonic muscles have a tendency to become shortened if they are not intentionally stretched.

Can you touch your toes without bending your knees? If not, your hamstrings are tight. Tight hamstrings, which appears to be more prominent in men, may rotate the hip posteriorly (toward the back) causing the low back muscles attached to the top of the hip bone to stretch and become taut. Early signs and symptoms of this occurring include tightness in the lower back after sitting for a prolonged period of time and/or stiffness the day or two after a round of golf or other physical activity such as raking leaves.

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19 GOLF FITNESS WHY LOW BACK DISCOMFORT IS COMMON AMONG GOLFERS

Tight hip flexors, seen mainly in women, causes the hip to rotate anteriorly (toward the front) causing an arching or swaying of the lower back. This lumbar lordosis often times, alone, causes discomfort and pain in the area.

In golf, lordosis shows up as the all-too-common swing fault known as S-posture.

It’s fairly easy to identify as the arching in the lower back is usually accompanied by a protruding out of the butt while over the ball at address. This position also will cause the abdominals to relax, which can lead-up to reverse spine (more about this below). S-posture is very common in young golfers and women, and a big reason why so many suffer from low back pain!

If left untreated, these two imbalances will more than likely progress into more serious low back ailments such as slipped or ruptured discs and sciatica. Even so, a targeted exercise program is required to fix the mechanism of injury, that being the muscle imbalance, or reoccurring back pain will persist.

Weak glutes, the buttock muscles, will also play a factor in low back discomfort. When a particular muscle group is weak, the neighboring muscles usually take the hit in trying to compensate for the weakness. In this case, it’s the low back muscles and that adds additional stress to the lower back. Noteworthy is the fact that most of the golfers I’ve tested do not do well when assessing for glute strength.

A factor that plays a huge part in all of these scenarios is sitting, which unfortunately many of us do too much during the day. This posture does not bode well for our bodies nor our golf game as it shortens/tightens hamstrings and hip flexors, and elongates/weakens glutes and quad muscles, which are in the front of the thigh. Think about a typical day and if it involves too much sitting, you’ll need to focus on rectifying the damage done.

First and foremost, get up every hour and move around. It doesn’t matter for how long, just do it. The next thing is you’ll need to stretch those muscles that have been shortened during the day (hamstrings and hip flexors) and strengthen the muscles that have been elongated (quads and glutes).

An example of a hip flexor stretch is photo left and a good glute strengthener is photo right. A certified golf fitness instructor can help with exercise program design and progression.

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20 GOLF FITNESS WHY LOW BACK DISCOMFORT IS COMMON AMONG GOLFERS

From a swing mechanics perspective, there are a couple of common faults that can increase the potential for low back issues. First on the list is the reverse spine (photo left). This is identified by a leaning of the upper body back toward the target during the backswing. Not only does this swing fault place the golfer in a poor hitting position at the top of the backswing, it increases tension in the lower back due to an inhibition of the abdominal muscles.

Incidentally, this poor hitting position generally results in the upper body controlling the downswing as opposed to the hips leading the way. That usually produces an over-the-top swing path and the dreaded slice. It also can result in a casting of the club, which adds loft to the club at impact and a loss of distance.

This combination will definitely not add to your enjoyment of the game!

A close second fault is early extension (photo right) or a moving of the hips toward the ball usually during the downswing. As this occurs it traps or blocks the golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and arms behind him typically causing him to push or hook shots. If the hip extension is excessive, the head and shoulders will rise up increasing the likelihood of fat or topped shots.

Awareness plays a tremendous role in alleviating and/or eliminating low back discomfort and injury among golfers. Identifying the particular swing faults and/or muscle deficiencies allows for the development of a personalized exercise program that will isolate and correct the mechanism(s) causing the pain. This, essentially, is the key to pain-free golf, regardless of how chronic or acute the low back condition is or has been.

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22 MSGA ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club

ClubCorp Acquires

Eagle’s Nest

Country Club

ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club Located in Maryland, Eagle’s Nest Offers Golf, Tennis, Dining and Swimming DALLAS (Feb. 8, 2017) ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs® (NYSE: MYCC) – announces the acquisition of Eagle’s Nest Country Club, a premier member-owned country club located in Maryland, just north of Baltimore. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $1 million on capital projects that will bring new amenities, improvements and upgrades to the club.

“We are very excited to announce the addition of Eagle’s Nest and the Baltimore market to the ClubCorp Network,” said Mark Burnett, ClubCorp president and COO. “This is an exceptional club located in a beautiful area of the country with a very active membership – a perfect complement to our portfolio of clubs.”

The addition of Eagle’s Nest brings the number of ClubCorp clubs on the Upper East Coast to 22. Additional clubs in the market include Chantilly National Golf and Country Club in Centreville, River Creek Club in Leesburg, Piedmont Club in Haymarket, The City Club of Washington in downtown D.C. and Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna.

“This is great way to start the 47th year of our club’s rich history,” said Mary Kay Mosch, president of Eagle’s Nest Country Club. “The members cannot wait to take advantage of ClubCorp’s Network and very much look MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | february 2017

23 MSGA ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club

About ClubCorp (NYSE: MYCC)

forward to the changes that will come with ClubCorp’s commitment to capital improvements and vast experience in the industry.”

Featuring spectacular views overlooking Dulaney Valley and Loch Raven Reservoir, Eagle’s Nest Country Club offers a championship 18hole golf course surrounded by 75 dawn redwoods – one of the largest single collections in the country of the majestic trees – and sycamores and accented by streams, ponds and bunkers that challenge all levels of golfers. Amenities also include a clubhouse offering upscale and casual dining, eight Har-Tru outdoor tennis courts, Olympic-size pool and private event space that can accommodate up to 220.

Eagle’s Nest members will be able to enjoy ClubCorp’s unique O.N.E. program, which provides value-oriented benefits at the member’s Home Club, in addition to their Community and Worldwide including complimentary green fees and complimentary dining when traveling throughout the ClubCorp Network, which now offers access to more than 300 private clubs and special offerings at more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and entertainment venues.

Since its founding in 1957, Dallas-based ClubCorp has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives®. ClubCorp is a leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs and private business clubs in North America. ClubCorp owns or operates a portfolio of over 200 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs, and alumni clubs in 26 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries that serve over 430,000 members, with approximately 20,000 peak-season employees.

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MYCC). ClubCorp properties include: Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio); Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California); The Woodlands Country Club (The Woodlands, Texas); Capital Club Beijing; and Metropolitan Club Chicago. You can find ClubCorp on Facebook at facebook.com/ clubcorp and on Twitter at @ ClubCorp.

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24 RULES REVISITED Understanding the Line of Putt

RULES REVISITED

Understanding the Line of Putt

By Kelly Newland, PGA, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions

Photo by Montana Pritchard / The PGA of America MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | february 2017

25 RULES REVISITED Understanding the Line of Putt

The line of putt is a sacred area on the golf course that seems to be forgotten from most Rules of Golf discussion. Many players don’t realize how important this topic can be to rules infractions when playing a competitive round. Ben Hogan once said, “The most important shot in golf is the next one.” Hogan’s insight couldn’t ring more true when on the putting green. Your next three footer counts just as much if not more than the last 300 yard drive that was hit.

If we examine the Rules of Golf and the putting green we can become better equipped to handle one of the most important aspects of this great game.

Our definitions tell us that the line of putt is the line that the player wishes his ball to take after a stroke on the putting green. Except with respect to Rule 16-1e, the line of putt includes a reasonable distance on either side of the intended line. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole.

The line of putt must not be touched! This is a crucial factor many players either have forgotten or never learned. You cannot touch your line of putt unless you satisfy one of the (7) exceptions in Rule 16. (i)

The player may remove loose impediments, provided he does not press anything down;

(ii)

The player may place the club in front of the ball when addressing it, provided he does not press anything down;

(iii)

In measuring;

(iv)

In lifting or replacing the ball;

(v)

In pressing down a ball-marker;

(vi)

In repairing old hole plugs or ball marks on the putting green; and

(vii)

In removing movable obstructions

What does this all mean? It means the putting green can be a complex area under the Rules of Golf. The more we become familiar with this area the better chance we have to play the game the way it was intended to be played.

Much could be discussed about the line of putt and the putting green in terms of Rules breaches. We will take a look at one such example to get a better understanding of Rule 16-1a.

May a player whose ball lies on the putting green brush aside casual water on his line of putt, or mop it up with a towel? Does it satisfy one of the 7 exceptions under this rule? No, since such an action would be a breach of Rules 16-1a the player would be penalized two strokes if this were to happen in stroke play or be given a loss of hole penalty in match play. If we learn the rules and their exceptions it becomes much easier to apply the Rules on the golf course.

Take some time and become more familiar with the putting green, line of putt, and all of the definitions in the first part of your Rules of Golf book. The better you understand the definitions, the better you understand the Rules of Golf!

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26 we are golf National Golf Day 2017

National

2017

GOLF

DAY Photo by Montana Pritchard / The PGA of America

Set for April 26 in Washington, D.C

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27 we are golf National Golf Day 2017

(ST. AUGUSTINE, FL) – WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – today announces the 10th annual National Golf Day will be held Wednesday, April 26 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. National Golf Day celebrates the game’s nearly $70 billion economy, $4 billion annual charitable impact (updated data available January 25) and many environmental and fitness benefits. Industry leaders will meet with Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to discuss golf’s 15,200-plus diverse businesses, two million jobs impacted, tax revenue creation and tourism value.

New for 2017, golf industry leaders will arrive Monday, April 24 to participate in a community service initiative on the National Mall the morning of Tuesday, April 25. The initiative will focus on beautification, preservation and helping the National Park Service with turf deferred maintenance. More details will be available soon.

“We look forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Golf Day by educating our country’s lawmakers about the game’s significant impact,” said Steve Mona, Chief Executive Officer of World Golf Foundation, administrator of WE ARE GOLF. “As we await a new Presidential administration this month, we are optimistic about the momentum for golf in 2017 and also pleased with the strides our industry has made on Capitol Hill in the last decade to ensure that golf’s interests are effectively represented.”

In May 2016, National Golf Day was the most successful to date with over 120 scheduled Congressional meetings in one day. Globally, the #NGD16 Twitter campaign eclipsed 52 million impressions and reached 17.7 million accounts, including 4.4 million users in a one-hour span.

Organizations who participated include the Club Managers Association of America, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Ladies Professional Golf Association, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, United States Golf Association, United States Golf Manufacturers Council, World Golf Foundation and others.

To join the conversation, visit the WE ARE GOLF social media hub. Use #NGD17 and @wearegolf on Twitter and Instagram to show your support for the golf industry.

About WE ARE GOLF WE ARE GOLF, created in 2010, is an industry coalition that communicates the economic, charitable and environmental impact of golf, as well the health and wellness benefits of the game and the affordability and accessibility of golf, to Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and regulatory agencies. The goal of WE ARE GOLF is to ensure that laws and regulations that impact the golf industry are fair and appropriate to an industry that generates nearly $70 billion in economic impact annually, impacts close to two million American jobs and generates nearly $4 billion in charitable giving each year.

For more information, please visit www.wearegolf.org.

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28 we are golf WE ARE GOLF to Host National Mall Community Service Project in D.C. with Industry Leaders

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29 we are golf WE ARE GOLF to Host National Mall Community Service Project in D.C. with Industry Leaders

April 25 Celebration to Commemorate National Golf Day’s 10th Anniversary (ST. AUGUSTINE, FL) – WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – today announces it will host a community service project in celebration of National Golf Day’s 10th anniversary. The event will take place Tuesday, April 25 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. EST on the National Mall and will focus on beautification and land preservation.

In collaboration with Michael Stachowicz, Turf Management Specialist at the National Park Service, members of golf’s allied associations will assist with projects ranging from the U.S. Capitol Building to 7th Street. Activities include raking, overseeding, aerating, brushing walkways and sprucing up gravel pathways. All participants will be divided into teams and each will be assigned a captain who will oversee the project.

Additionally, PGA Professionals from the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America will be on hand to provide helpful tips and mini lessons to those taking in the sights at the National Mall.

“We look forward to giving back to the community and enhancing the beauty of the National Mall while engaging D.C. tourists through an interactive golf display,” says Steve Mona, Chief Executive Officer of World Golf Foundation (WGF), administrator of WE ARE GOLF. “This project will set the tone for National Golf Day on April 26 and further exemplify the industry’s commitment to charitable causes both on and off the golf course.”

National Golf Day celebrates the game’s nearly $70 billion economic impact, $4 billion annual charitable impactand many environmental and fitness benefits. Industry leaders will meet with Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to discuss golf’s 15,200-plus diverse businesses, two million jobs impacted, tax revenue creation and tourism value.

To join the conversation, visit the WE ARE GOLF social media hub. Use #NGD17 and @wearegolf on Twitter and Instagram to show your support for the golf industry.

For more information on the community service project, click here. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Peggy Norton with WGF (pnorton@worldgolffoundation.org).

For more information, please visit www.wearegolf.org.

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30 we are golf PGA TOUR’s Billy Hurley III to Attend National Golf Day 2017

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31 we are golf PGA TOUR’s Billy Hurley III to Attend National Golf Day 2017

Former U.S. Navy Lieutenant to Discuss How Game Supports the Military (ST. AUGUSTINE, FL) – WE ARE GOLF (WAG) – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – today announces the PGA TOUR’s Billy Hurley III will attend National Golf Day’s 10th anniversary on Wednesday, April 26 on Capitol Hill.

A native of Leesburg, Va., Hurley captured his first career PGA TOUR victory at the 2016 Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club (Bethesda, Md.). He also graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2004 and served as a Naval officer from 2004 to 2009, rising to the rank of Lieutenant.

“National Golf Day offers a unique opportunity to share the game’s economic, charitable, environmental and fitness benefits to our country’s lawmakers,” says Hurley, a resident of Annapolis, Md. “I’m excited to participate in this event as it serves as a reminder to Congressional leaders about how golf gives back to our military and its families through higher education scholarships, programs for injured service members like ‘Birdies for the Brave’ and other golf rehabilitative activities.”

National Golf Day celebrates the game’s nearly $70 billion economic impact, $4 billion annual charitable impact and many environmental and fitness benefits. Industry leaders will meet with Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to discuss golf’s 15,200-plus diverse businesses, two million jobs impacted, tax revenue creation and tourism value.

“Golf’s longstanding relationship with the military is strong, as evidenced by the 128 U.S. military facilities that operate courses,” says Steve Mona, CEO of World Golf Foundation and administrator of WAG. “Billy’s presence at National Golf Day further exemplifies the game’s relationship with our country’s armed forces and serves as a testament to its charitable efforts toward our nation’s military.”

Additionally, the organization will also be hosting a community service project to commemorate National Golf Day’s 10th anniversary. The event will take place Tuesday, April 25 from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST on the National Mall and will focus on beautification and land preservation.

In May 2016, National Golf Day was the most successful to date with over 120 scheduled Congressional meetings in one day. Globally, the #NGD16 Twitter campaign eclipsed 52 million impressions and reached 17.7 million accounts, including 4.4 million users in a one-hour span.

To join the conversation, visit the WE ARE GOLF social media hub. Use #NGD17 and @wearegolf on Twitter and Instagram to show your support for the golf industry.

For more information, please visit www.wearegolf.org.

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32 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

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Emphasizing an updated fabric story, the Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand – announced its using spandex in its Spring 2017 Men’s Collection.

“Almost every style has incorporated this fiber into the construction of fashion fabrics for both function and form, eliminating any garment resistance throughout the golf swing and offering an enhanced supple hand, smooth drape and renewed recovery with every use,” says Sean Gregg, Antigua’s Vice President of Product Development and Marketing Support.

The self collar style Sustain takes a solid piece-dyed jersey/spandex top shoulder detail and contrasts it against a heather over-dyed pointelle mesh -- the latter of which offers breathability while wicking. The main body fabric is a subdued color shade compared to its jersey complement, based on the use of heather yarns softening the color tones. The two fabrics meet at the shoulder-sleeve seam, where a neutral elastic heather tape overlaps the seam to complete the seamless merge.

Utilizing the same detailed complexity of fabric paired with style, this season’s style Streak incorporates a simply engineered chest and sleeve panel of primary brights complemented by a grey heather jersey front torso panel. The contrast of the engineered color and neutral horizontal chest stripe is separated with this season’s primary pop accent colors. Strategically knit into the divisional color separation is a near-invisible pairing of horizontal mesh stripes that add a textured surface interest with breathability.

Style Array features a jacquard double knit fabric built for breathability but disguised as an all-over, 45-degreeangled geometric mesh pattern. A self collar is set against contrasting, yet complementing accent shoulder seam tape distinguishes it as a true fashion style.

This season’s stripe collection offers fresh vitality in contrasting colors. Incorporating spandex yarns into a fine jersey knit gives the simplest of stripe patterns a charged appeal. A solid-and-heather tonal feed stripe combined with heather overdyed insets -- as seen on the self collar style Orbit -- demonstrates this with sophisticated, simplistic appeal. The solid quarter-inch, all-over repeat of style Strand dyed together with a complementing tonal pinstripe and finished with a matching flat knit collar is a fresh take on the classic golf feed stripe. And style Domain’s use of tonal and contrasting accent stripes oscillating in a light-to-dark ombre pattern makes this self collar jersey/spandex polo a centerpiece garment for the collection.

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Using a self collar as a complementing accent to the boldly patterned style Infinite embellishes its fresh mix of color-on-color stripes, making it a must-have in every color combination this season. Style Havoc is the epitome of the fashion polo in Antigua’s Spring ’17 collection, with its use of variegating space dye yarns.

Using yarns dyed in colors specific to this season’s collection, it’s been knit in an engineered pattern repeat consisting of alternating space dye and solid yarns that creates an ever lightening, sophisticated tonal effect.

Antigua continues to embellish textured solids this season by adding an abstract geometric all-over embossed interlock style. Style Survey creates an optical effect of light and shadow that brings this solid style to life with a golfer’s every movement. To enhance its sophisticated fashion appeal, it’s created using an unembossed solid self collar and cuff interlock making for a truly handsome piece.

Completing this season’s polo offering is a sublimation print with strategically engineered front and back panels.

Purposely designed with a color-to-white gradient and solid-to-geometric stripe detail, style Finesse fully demonstrates the depth of this season’s primary colors as they wash to white. It’s both a fun and active styling fit to the collection.

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36 Carnoustie Sportswear lifestyle and golf apparel

Carnoustie Sportswear Debuts Spring ‘17 Men’s Collection Performance Knits “Our collection of performance knits for Spring ‘17 continues to expand based upon the tremendous reception this segment of our collection has received since its 2014 introduction,” says company CEO Marshall Mancillas. “We introduced a beautiful mélange solid for Fall 16, and for Spring ‘17 we’ve developed new colors appropriate for the season -- such as amethyst, melon, spearmint and sky. This mélange fabric is nuanced and has a dimension that ordinary piece dyed solids cannot approach. The use of the finest microfiber polyester blended with generous amounts of lycra ensure a luxurious hand and comfort.”

New for Spring ‘17 is a modern color block style that combines this mélange fabric with an awning stripe fabric, creating a fresh look. Also featured in the new performance collection is a mini floral print that’s small enough in proportion to create an all-over look.

Small prints are very much on trend and Carnoustie’s is fun and colorful yet extremely wearable and appropriate for the season.

Finally, a beautifully simple jacquard is offered to complement the collection. It introduces a sophisticated look not often found in most performance lines. This style affords elegance with all of today’s best performance features. In fact, all of Carnoustie’s performance styles include moisture management properties, stretchable comfort, odor management and UV protection.

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Performance Outerwear “Along with our performance knits, our performance outerwear has enjoyed a great following since its initial introduction in 2014,” says Mancillas. “ We use only the finest micro poly and great workmanship.

And our customers notice.” A chest stripe vest and a shoulder stripe 1/4 zip pullover are new for Spring ‘17. Both merchandise wonderfully within the collection and are a perfect coordinating piece to complement the knits. They are current in styling yet have the sophistication Carnoustie customers have come to expect from the brand.

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Waterproof & other Styles “A few seasons back, we introduced our collection of lightweight woven waterproof outerwear that featured taped seams and Carnoustie styling,” says Mancillas. “These styles present an alternative to the heavier, often-drab styles in the marketplace which are designed for the gale force winds and rain found at the Open Championship. Our waterproof styles are lightweight and colorful, and they merchandise within our collection to create a very handsome ensemble when paired with our knits, bottoms and other poly or cotton outerwear styles. These styles are fully functional and provide great protection from the elements.” For Spring ‘17, Carnoustie offers for the first time a vest that’s perfect for those chilly mornings golfers sometimes encounter.

Of course, Carnoustie’s Spring ‘17 collection also still includes exquisite cotton knits, cotton woven sport shirts, worsted trousers, cotton and performance shorts, and brand new for this year, a washed cotton five-pocket jean. “Our five-pocket washed cotton jean is one of the most exciting styles this season,” says Mancillas. “Its fabric has been washed slightly for a comfortable and casual look. And we’ve added a touch of lycra to the fabric, for stretchability and comfort. The jean is perfect on or off the course, and is a great addition to our collection.”

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39 Carnoustie Sportswear lifestyle and golf apparel

About Carnoustie Sportswear Founded 20 years ago, Carnoustie Sportswear has become a recognized maker of some of the finest golf apparel available. Fine fabrications, outstanding workmanship, and timeless, elegant styling combine to create an exceptional collection of sportswear. Carnoustie is carried in some of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive golf resorts, private country clubs and retailers. Enjoy your good taste both on and off the course. For product details, visit www.carnoustiesportswear.com.

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40 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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50 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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www.powerbilt.com DFX stands for Deep Face Extreme. Once the golfer stands over this driver they will see the difference. The clubface is now 5 mm deeper than the previous version, which catches the ball at impact slightly longer and combines with the nitrogen inside the clubhead to create reduced spin and more distance.

In mygolfspy.com, Most Wanted Driver of 2014 article it rated the Air Force One DFX fifth among all new-for-2014 drivers. The article is located online athttp://www. mygolfspy.com/2014-most-wanted-driveroverall-awards/ -- claims the Air Force One DFX did well in all of its test categories. Total driving distance was 222.59 yards; total gained vs. control was +1.72 yards; spin was 2991.89 rpm; launch angle was 10.9 degrees, and ball speed was 138.31 mph.

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The Air Force One DFX features Nitrogen N7 “Nitrogen Charged” technology, a newly patented method to reinforce the clubface without adding any weight. The forged titanium body comes with titanium cup face technology, as well as aerodynamic clubhead shaping. It’s available in both the high MOI and Tour Series, in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12.5°. Standard shaft length is 45 ½”. The club is offered in several leading shaft models from the top OEM shaft brands, so that golfers will achieve the optimum launch angle and spin rate for their unique swing. MSRP starts at $299.99, and there is an upcharge for some shaft models.

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