MSGA Magazine Issue 5 nov 2013

Novmeber 2013 Issue # 5

jim estes

helping our heroes

meet the future

Bryana

Nguyen

Winter golf

Jon Guhl mapga

PGA Grand slam

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Content Executive Director’s Welcome

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The Amateur Interview with Marty West - Bryana Nguyen

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ask allen - PGA GRAnd slam of golf

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World golf foundation, Steve Mona - Golf’s Health and Wellness Benefits

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Special report - Hilton Head Island

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Coaches Corner - Jim estes

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Whats in the bag - Jim estes

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ASGCA - Reuse of a “Brownfields” Site

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PGA ROUND UP - winter golf

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RULES REVISITED - Jerry duffy

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Player of the year update

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State news

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Executive Director’s Welcome Pick up the Pace The USGA’s number one initiative is to address pace-of-play issues in the game of golf and was introduced during the U.S. Open TV coverage and was titled “While Were young.” Part of the initiative includes a Pace-of-play pledge on the USGA website (www.usga.org) where you as a concerned golfer can join the movement to speed up play and increase enjoyment of the game.

As of late October approximately 170,000 golfers have taken the pledge. Please consider taking the pledge: Yes! I pledge to: • Identify ways that I can pick up the pace • Give Tee It Forward a try • Practice “ready golf” during stroke play • Serve as an example for those around me • Embrace opportunities to play nine holes • Play more quickly, play better and have more fun!

The more golfers become aware of the pace-of-play, including their own, the greater the likely hood of the initiative succeeding and all of us having a much more enjoyable round of golf. For too long all pace-of-play problems have been blamed on the golfer; however, there are several other factors leading to slow play and impacting pace-ofplay such as: • Tee time intervals - too short of time interval between groups teeing off. If the tee time interval is 8 minutes between groups and the third hole is a par 3 taking 10-12 minutes to play you will create a backup, and like the highway, once a backup starts it is hard to eliminate.

• Golf course set-up - having all the tees back, hole locations in tough positions along with fast greens, narrow fairways, and high rough will assure a very slow round.

• Golf course design - modern golf seems to be distance oriented, so it only makes sense that if the course is longer it will take more time to play. Also designs with long distances from green to next tee, and those with too many hazards introduce more time.

Even though we have established that many factors set the pace-of-play, the responsibility to play faster still rest with the player and the player needs to be aware of the following guidelines; • Keep up with group in front, not group behind • Forget honor system, play ready golf • Do not delay when your turn to play • Go directly to your ball unless assisting in search • Plan your shot on way to ball, select tour club before your turn to play • BSmith egin lining up putt as soon as you reach the green, don’t wait till your turn Bill Executive Director • Leave your clubs on side of putting green towards next tee Maryland State Golf Association • Write down scores when you arrive at next tee • Be cart smart. Drop off partner and drive to your ball • Recognize that slow play isn’t just the other guy’s fault Once again, take the pledge….you can get there via the MSGA website (www.msga.org) or at the USGA website (www.usga.org). In conclusion I would like to quote Ron Green, Jr who said “There is something worse in golf than a shank. It’s having to wait to hit the shank”

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

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AMATEUR INTERVIEW WITH MARTY WEST

Bryana Nguyen Hobbits Glen Golf Club

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Jim Kardash

What clubs are in your bag?

Taylormade MC Irons (5-9, PW) Ping I15 Utility wedge (52 degrees) Cleveland wedges (60, 56 degrees) Adams Idea Super Hybrids (22 , 17 degrees) Taylormade R9 3 wood (13 degrees) Tayormade Rocketballz Stage 2 Driver (9 degrees) Taylormade Tour Corza Putter

What golf ball do you play?

Titleist ProV1X

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Hi Bryana - Thank you for taking the time to do this interview. First let me begin by asking at what age did you begin playing golf? Who introduced you to the game? Did your parents play a key role in your golf? Has any golf instructor helped your game in a significant way?

encouraged me to do my best at everything I pursue, and in this case, it was golf. My swing coach now, Jim Kardash has helped me so much in my career. He was the basis of my swing and he has been my only coach throughout my whole career. He is more like a friend to me, and I could literally talk to him about anything.

I started playing golf at age 8. I started taking the sport seriously around age 11 after I ended my tae kwon do career. My father introduced me to the game. He started the game late in his life, so he thought it would be fun to drag me along to the range. And little did he know, I was going to hit them much straighter than him! He was the sole reason I pursued my golf career. Although my mother does not play, both of my parents supported my golf career the whole way. Both parents always

Many golfers remember when they “got bitten by the golf bug.� Do you have a particular time, experience or memory of when you fell in love with the game?

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I have always remembered the experience I had at the First Tee Program. I was around 9 years old and was in the Par level of the First Tee. We were playing a closest to the pin contest on the range. The goal was to hit the 50 yard sign, which at the time felt like 1 million yards away. On my first try I hit it right in the middle of the big

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“0”. I won a snickers bar, and I was probably the happiest girl on that range. That was the moment where I knew I wanted to compete and pursue golf because of the joy it gave me while playing.

You had a great season this year, including a tie for medalist at the USGA Women’s State Team Championship at the NCR Club in Ohio. What is your favorite memory of that event?

The 2013 season was ending, and I thought I needed one good break through tournament. NCR was a great, challenging course and my teammates were amazing players. Also, having my dad on the bag made everything so much better. The whole team experience was awesome. I never thought that I could score the 6 under score I had at the tournament because of how

difficult the course was. However, the most amazing thing that happened was that a turtle walked across the 18th green. The Maryland team was coming up on 18 and we could see everyone on the green freaking out. The Maryland mascot is walking across the green!

After we saw that, everyone on the team birdied that final hole. 2 under, 1 under, and 3 under were the best finishing scores I have ever had!

As you look to the 2014 season, what goals have you set for yourself?

In 2014, I would go out with the same mind set as always: improve my game, and win every tournament I am entered in. I want to consistently be in the mindset of shooting under par. I do not want to have any more high numbers on the score card; only red numbers.

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Also, I want to improve my game to prepare myself for college golf. I have to get ready to be a Tar Heel!

putt and ended my high school golf career with a birdie and a win.

Tell me about your tournament plans for 2014 and what events are you particularly excited about playing in? Do you plan to try to qualify for any national championships this year?

What golf tournament that you have played in did you most enjoy and why?

I am excited to play in the Junior Heritage in SC in February. The tournament is one of my favorite because it was my first major tournament I placed well in. I placed tied for 4th the last time I played in the tournament, so I am planning on finishing better next year. I plan on trying to qualify for the U.S. women’s open and amateur.

What do you consider is the strength of your game? Is there any aspect of your game which you are going to concentrate on improving in 2014?

I think my strength in my game is consistency with my driver. I might not be the longest hitter out there; however, I am in the fairway on every hole. If I miss a fairway it is a big deal! I work on my driver a lot on the range because it is my favorite club, so that is why it is my strength. In 2014, I will need to work on my putting.

I can make tons of putts, but never the birdie putts. I could sink a 10 ft putt for par, but not a 10 ft putt for birdie. If those birdie putts start dropping, the red numbers would come easier.

How much time do you dedicate a week for practice?

How many rounds of golf during the golf season do you think you average in a week? Do you enjoy practice and if you had the choice, would you rather play or practice?

I try to dedicate every day to something that has to do with my golf game. 18 or so hours a week is dedicated to practicing, playing, or working out at the gym for golf. I average on playing 4 rounds a week during my busy golf season. I definitely like playing on the course more than the range because I believe playing will help your game more and it is more entertaining.

Have you played in the Maryland Women’s Amateur and/or Maryland Women’s Open Championships before and if so, what is your best finish?

I played in the Maryland women’s open this past year and finished 2nd in amateur and 3rd overall. I shot 2 under tournament total. I also played in the Maryland amateur this past year and I made it to the quarter finals.

What is your favorite memory or story from your victory in the 2013 Maryland State High School Championship?

The last hole of the tournament was my favorite memory. I placed my second shot in the fairway bunker, 70 yards away from the green. I knew I did not want to end my high school career with a bogey. So I hit a gap wedge out of the bunker and stuck it to 7 ft. I made the

My favorite golf tournament was the First Tee Pebble Beach Open. The chance to play Pebble Beach was amazing. Playing with Fred Funk and being on TV made it even more amazing. The whole experience was so awesome and playing well at Pebble Beach made it even more enjoyable. Not everyone can say they have played Pebble Beach 3 times with Fred Funk.

What is your favorite course that you have played and why did you enjoy it so much?

My favorite course is Roco Ki golf course in the Dominican Republic. It was the most unique golf experience. I went with my dad and they would get your clubs out of the car and pack them in a jeep. Then you would get in the jeep and ride up this bumpy trail up a mountain.

And there was an opening and the course would be right in that opening. It was the most beautiful course I have ever played, even though I probably lost over ten golf balls.

Competitive golf can be very stressful, especially when you are in the heat of competition with a chance to win. Are there any specific things you do to try to cope with the pressure when you are competing?

During competition, my mom always tells me to take deep breaths whenever I’m in a situation of pressure.

It really does calm my nerves. My grandfather also taught me to meditate on the course to clear my mind. Little tricks like that help me stay calm during these tense situations.

Do you have someone that you use as a sounding board to talk about your success with or how you could improve your game?

Honestly, my dad is the person I go to whenever I have anything mentally I need to fix with my game. He sees my potential and my ability to perform, so he is the one pushing me in the right direction. He only wants what is best for me and being a teenage daughter, it is hard for me to grasp that idea, but I know he will always be there for me.

If you were given the opportunity this year to play on any two courses in the world, what courses would you choose and why?

I would love to play Spyglass and Augusta. The history of both of those courses is so legendary. Seeing Augusta on TV just makes me want to play it. It would be a great challenge. Also, Spyglass would be so fun to play because I know it is a very exclusive course. It would be an honor to play any of those prestigious courses.

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If you were given the opportunity to play in a “dream foursome” with people from the past or present connected with the game of golf, who would they be and why?

I would like to play with my dad, Rickie Fowler, and Peggy Kirk Bell. My dad would have to be there with me because I am a daddy’s girl. I always enjoy playing with him. It is my absolute dream to meet and play with Rickie Fowler. I am such a big fan of him, like every other teenage girl golfer. I would cry tears of joy if I could play with him. Ms. Bell has always been my role model because of all she has done with LPGA. She is the reason I am pursuing golf as a career. Playing the Peggy Kirk Bell Junior Girls golf tour, I have always wanted to play with her.

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Do you now have a consistent exercise program and if so, what does it entail?

I do have a fitness trainer that specializes in golf at my local gym. He is a long drive competitor, so he knows how to hit the ball far. I do a lot with balance and core strength with him. I try to stick to my workouts because it will only benefit me in UNC and the future.

You will be entering the University North Carolina next year on a golf scholarship. What most about college golf are you looking forward to?

I am looking forward to the whole team golf experience.

Golf is a lonely sport and the team aspect is always exciting. Also, I want to see if I can balance my school work and golf. I want to put my time management skills to the test!

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Every month Maryland’s most celebrated amateur golfer, Marty West III, will be interviewing one of the state’s current high ranking amateurs.

If you are a Maryland amateur golfer and would like to be featured, please contact our publisher, Marcus Bain marcus@thinksportsmedia.com

Golfers are known for being superstitious. Do you have any superstitions that you are willing to share with us?

Cousins, aunts and uncles come together at my house, usually, and we have family night every Friday. They are my number 1 fans and I love the support they give me.

I always play with my UNC ball marker. I never like change throughout my golf season, so the marker is always on my hat. Also, I never change balls after a birdie. Even if there are scuff marks on it, I keep that ball until I make a bogey with it.

What is the best advice regarding golf that you have ever received?

Having a balanced life is something every one of us is conscious of in this day and age. Outside of golf, how do you spend your time and what other activities do you try to partake in?

I always enjoy spending time with my family. I have a huge close knit family that lives close to me. Every weekend we get together and everyone just hangs out.

One of the best pieces of advice I have received is that there is the saying “on to the next shot.” I always try to stay optimistic during my rounds and if you hit one bad shot, there is always another one waiting for you. You can never beat yourself up after a bad shot because it will just make it worse. Also, the commandment “always finish what you start” has been my motto for my whole life. You always have to give 100% to anything you set your mind to. And my 100% goes to golf.

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The PGA Grand Slam of Golf

by Allen Wronowski Allen Wronowski, 37th President of the PGA of America (2010-2012) and Honorary President of the PGA of America (2012-2014)

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1 1. PGA CEO Pete Bevacqua, PGA Honorary President Allen Wronowski, PGA Secretary Paul Levy, Padraig Harrington of Ireland, Adam Scott of Australia, Justin Rose of England, Jason Dufner of the United States, PGA Vice President Derek Sprague, and PGA President Ted Bishop pose with the trophy during round 1 of the 31st PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course, on October 15, 2013 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America) 2. PGA Honorary President Allen Wronowski and 2013 PGA Grand Slam of Golf Champion Adam Scott pose for a photo with the trophy during the Final Round of the 31st PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course, on October 16, 2013 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America) 3. 2013 PGA Grand Slam Champion Adam Scott poses for the media with the trophy during the Award Ceremony for the 31st PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course, on October 16, 2013 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America) 4. Padraig Harrington of Ireland, Adam Scott of Australia, Justin Rose of England, and Jason Dufner of the United States pose with the trophy during round 1 of the 31st PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course, on October 15, 2013 in Southampton, Bermuda.

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hat is the hardest golf tournament to enter, definitely the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The four spots are reserved each year for the winners of the major championships. In case one player wins multiple majors or one of the champions is not able to play due to injury or prior commitment, then the previous year’s Slam Champion takes their place. This year we had four outstanding contestants with Adam Scott (Masters), Justin Rose (US Open) , Jason Dufner (PGA ), and Padraig Harrington (last year’s winner and taking Phil Michelson’s place).

The Grand Slam started in 1979 as an 18 Hole event at Oak Hill CC, site of this year’s PGA Championship. It was created as a fund raiser and as an end of season event to celebrate the majors. The first contestants were Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Andy North and John Mahaffey.

The event has grown to 36 holes, played in Bermuda at the Port Royal Golf Course and has a purse of 1.35 million dollars. First place receives $600,000 and the traditional champions pink jacket! While that is certainly a great pay day, the ultimate is to be the Champion of Champions and be victorious over the other players.

As this is a very limited field it is very different than the others, much more intimate and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed each year. One of the highlights of the week is interviews with the players that is conducted after the first round. For years the legendary Jim Huber conducted them and his amazing style as an essay journalist asked questions and had the players discuss more than is usually done in a normal media interview. This year Matt Adams (sometimes called November 2013 | MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE

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Golf’s Renaissance Man) from SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio did the interviews. Matt is a good friend and I watched as he turned interviews into wonderful conversations, allowing us to get to know the players better and in a different way. There are laughs, thoughts and at times gets very emotional as these champions talk about how life altering winning a major has been.

During the week of this year’s event a Dufnering contest was held. You could see people all over the place doing it, photos taken and YES, even I did it in front of Jason’s picture. I posted in on Facebook and Twitter, and was amazed at how many commented on it. I also had some fun with Justin Rose. After he won the US Open he appeared on David Letterman. Letterman did a top 10 and the #3 question for Justin was if he could now get my autograph! SO, we had an 8x10 picture of me, I signed it for him and thanked him for giving me an incredible shout out!!

I had the privilege of playing with Adam Scott in the Pro Am portion. He didn’t play very well and I kidded him that I felt he was saving it for the tournament.

Well after he shot 64 in the second round (the course record), I had to needle him at the trophy presentation.

“Yup, obviously you saved it for the tournament!” It’s fun to be able to watch amateurs play in Pro Ams, and see how they get to interact with the players. Adam was more than helpful with swing tips and playing strategies, making sure everyone in the group had a great experience.

Still, the best part for me is the kids. During the week, children mainly from the Bermuda Golf Association are used for the event. They are standard bearers, forecaddies, caddies, and helpers in many ways during the event. Seeing their faces light up when they are next to the greatest players in the world never gets old.

The juniors we had in our group for the Pro Am were spell bound by Adam and being so close to him. The young man on my bag told me how he couldn’t wait to go practice. AND this is still a fund raising event and a considerable donation was made to the Bermuda Junior Golf Association by the PGA! If you didn’t get to watch the coverage on TNT this year, I hope you will save the date in October next year for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, it’s definitely a homerun event!

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Examining Golf’s Health and Wellness Benefits

By Steve Mona, CEO of World Golf Foundation

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Introduction With the days getting shorter and temperatures colder, there is a sense of urgency among golfers to get in as many rounds as possible before winter sets in. This time of year, courses across Maryland offer gorgeous vistas with fall foliage in full effect.

It’s no secret that walking is good for your health – and what better place to do it than at abeautiful golf course.

When playing this month, try walking during your round to experience an exceptional workout.

Catch a warm day and you will surely break a sweat. It could also be very helpful around the holidays to get the extra exercise, as many of us tend to overeat!

Benefits of Walking Walking provides an array of health benefits. It boosts endorphins to ease stress, tension, anger and fatigue in 10 minutes. We all know these feelings can be difficult to suppress when a round is not going the right way.

Walking improves blood pressure, as well as heart health, by increasing your heart rate and circulation. It can limit sickness, halving the odds of catching a cold.

In addition, walking helps build bone mass and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It engages the abdominals and works arm and shoulder muscles. Legs can be strengthened including quadriceps, hip flexors and hamstrings (source: EverydayBodyWalk.org).

The Facts about Golf’s Health Benefits Contrary to popular belief, golf offers significant health and wellness benefits. A recent study (http://www. oldsouthgolf.com) by the Walker Research Group revealed walking 18 holes is equal to a five-mile walk or 3.5 to four-mile run. Playing 18 holes of golf when walkingrequires rigorous physical exertion across undulating terrain and can burn up to 2,000 calories.

You can still burn up to 1,300 calories when riding in a cart.

In addition, golfers exceed 10,000 steps in a typical round, which meets the recommended guidelines for daily exercise. Blood glucose levels can fall up to 30 percent for elderly, 20 percent for young and 10 percent for middle-aged players.

Golf can be played by people of all body types and athletic abilities but still requires strength, endurance, strategy and mental toughness. Repeated practice enhances balance control and confidence among all age groups.

Overall, golf improves your health and quality of life. The game gets you outdoors and allows you to enjoy the

challenge with family and friends. Playing regularly can improve overall fitness and help control body weight.

Let’s Move on Course! http://www.playgolfamerica.com/?action=lets_ move_on_course In January 2010, The PGA of America,and First Lady Michelle Obama,helped launch an initiative against childhood obesity called “Let’s Move!”This campaign attempts to combat childhood obesity by encouraging healthier food alternatives for children, as well as aiming to increase children’s opportunities for physical activity.

Over the past few years during its championship events, The PGA of America introduced “Let’s Move on Course!” to promote the health and fitness benefits that come with spending time walking the golf course, especially for junior golfers. Fans were provided complimentary pedometers to measure how many steps they took that day following their favorite players on the course.

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programs throughout America. The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded $32 million to 60 grantees, benefitting local education agencies and communitybased organizations to rebuild health and fitness programs.

Both the PHIT Act and PEPhelp mitigate rising healthcare costs byencouraging Americans to develop more active lifestyles. It’s staggering that almost 70 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight and 192 million people are not active to healthy standards.

Americans can support PHIT America by visiting www.

PHITAmerica.org to advocate, provide a donation or participate in health and wellness programs.

Conclusion It’s no secret that exercise is good for your health.

Walking 30 minutes a day, five times a week can make you healthier and happier in a variety of ways. Golf offers a great opportunity to get active and fit by playing the game you love. Next time you tee it up, inspire your playing partners to walk and remind them of the many health benefits.

About Steve Mona from the sports, fitness, retail and media industries have contributed funds and services to support PHIT America.

Each shares the vision and goal to create “A Movement for a Fit and Healthy America” by educatingmen, women and children about the importance of an active lifestyle to improve overall health.

The golf industry has rallied in support of PHIT America with more than 20 companies supporting the cause such as Golf Channel, Golfsmith, LPGA, Mizuno, The PGA of America, PGA TOUR and The First Tee, to name a few.

The organization promotesgrass-roots fitness and sports initiatives, including development of highquality physical education (PE) programs in schools.

Recent Physical Activity Council research shows children in PE are three to four times more likely to be active outside of school.

PHIT America communicates these messages to Congressional leaders and supports two vital pieces of legislation, which will increase the number of fit and healthy Americans. The first is the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act which, when passed, will allow Americans to use pre-tax medical accounts for physical activity expenses.

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Steve Mona became the World Golf Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in March 2008.

Mona served as tournament director of the Northern California Golf Association from September 1980 to January 1982. He moved to assistant manager of press relations for the United States Golf Association from January 1982 to June 1983, at which time he became Executive Director of the Georgia State Golf Association. In November 1993, he became CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

In 2013, Steve was named to Golf Inc.’s “Most Powerful People in Golf” for the 13th consecutive year and ranked above Nick Faldo and Annika Sorenstam.

World Golf Foundation develops and supports initiatives that positively impact lives through the game of golf and its traditional values.

Founded in 1993, The Foundation is supported by major international golf organizations and professional Tours, and provides oversight to World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20 and other industry initiatives in support of its mission.

For more information, visit www.worldgolffoundation.org

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orty years ago, Hilton Head Island was a lightly populated island accessible only by boat or ferry.

Fast forward to 2013, more than two million visitors flock to the Hilton Head each year. It is safe to say nothing attracts those visitors to the island like the region’schampionship golf courses. The concentration of world-class designs in the Lowcountry is so unique that the area has become synonymous with quality, plentiful golf.

With its warm coastal breezes, golden beachfronts, lush fairways and good old fashioned Southern hospitality, the destination is the ideal golf getaway.

Golf enthusiasts can find more than 30 championship courses open to the public in the Lowcountry area including Harbour Town Golf Links, host to the PGA TOUR’s http://www.rbcheritage.com/

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Must-Play Hilton Head Courses Sea Pines Resort https://www.seapines.com/golf Look no further than Sea Pines Resort, home to 54 holes of golf and the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links.

Pete Dye designed the course, with an assist from Jack Nicklaus back in 1969. The course is known for its tight fairways, small greens and famous 18th hole along the Calibogue Sound with itscandy-striped lighthouse.

Two other acclaimed courses complete Sea Pines’ trifecta of golf. Heron Point by Pete Dye opened in September 2007 and was named one of America’s “Top 50 Courses for Women.” Another gem is the Ocean Course – an attractively fun layout that has been called “beginner friendly.”

Palmetto Dunes Resort http://www.palmettodunes.com/south-carolinagolf-resorts.php Just a few miles north of Sea Pines are another trio of can’t-miss courses at Palmetto Dunes Resort. The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course was the first design at one of the island’s premier resorts and is consistently MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | November 2013

ranked among the best golf courses in the Southeast.

Unlike Harbour Town, Jones’ fairways are wide and his greens generous. However, the seven-mile lagoon system makes for some challenging holes, and some of the best scenery on the island with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arthur Hills may be at his best at Palmetto Dunes, where he produced a layout built on a series of rolling dunes.

Palm trees and palmettos line graceful fairways while ocean breezes add to the challenge.

One of the island’s most difficult courses, the George Fazio course, can also be found in this golf-enclave.

Ranked among America’s top 100 golf courses, it stands apart as the only par-70 course on the island and can play longer than 7,000 yards from the tips.

Hidden Value: The Heritage Collection http://www.hiltonheadgolf.net/ For a complete Lowcountry golf vacation, the Heritage Collection features four prestigious clubs with 135 holes including two unique courses at Palmetto Hall Plantation, three layouts at Port Royal Golf Club and the renowned Rees Jones design at Oyster Reef Golf Club.

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Shipyard Golf Club Shipyard Golf Club offers three nine-hole courses, which can be played in three 18-hole combinations.

The Clipper Course, Galleon Course and Brigantine Course each have its own merits and difficulties, with 25 water hazards coming into play.

Visit to Bluffton http://www.oldsouthgolf.com/ Just over the bridge in the charming mainland town of Bluffton is the acclaimed Old South Golf Links. Old South presents a fair challenge for golfers of every skill level and features a myriad of dramatic features including marsh front holes, three island greens, towering live oaks, rolling Scottish terrain and spectacular views of the intra-coastal waterway.

Visit to Bluffton Hilton Head Golf Island offers a variety of stay-and-play packages featuring a diverse selection of courses and lodging options for the ultimate golf getaway.

For additional information or to receive a golf vacation quote, visit www.HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com or call 800.523.3373.

Palmetto Hall Plantation Palmetto Hall Plantation is home to two unique courses designed by award-winning architects Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp. Opening in 1991, the Arthur Hills course was instantly rated among America’s “Top 10 New Courses” by Golf Digest. The layout recently completed a re-grassing project and replaced all tees, fairways and greens with Celebration Bermudagrass. The Robert Cupp course is a stunningly original design testing the better player, but accommodates higher handicappers as well.

Port Royal Golf Club Offering 54 holes and three different designers, Port Royal Golf Club is ideal for golfers of all abilities looking for variety in each round. The Barony Course was designed by George W. Cobb in the early 1960’s and was one of the first courses on the Island and Willard C. Byrd’s Planter’s Row has played host to the Hilton Head Senior’s International Golf Tournament, a former Champions Tour event. The Robber’s Row course, originallydesigned by George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd in 1967 and re-designed by Pete Dye in 1994, sets atop former Civil War grounds and features historical markers throughout the course.

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Coaches Corner

Jim Estes In the third MSGA Coaches Corner interview, Publisher Marcus Bain caught up with Jim Estes one of Maryland’s leading coaches to ask him about his thoughts on teaching, playing and the work he does with our wounded heroes.

Name: Jim Estes Member Club(s) / facilities where you teach: Olney Golf Park PGA Professional since: I started my career in the golf business in 1990.

I became a PGA Class A Member (1993) and I founded the Salute Military Golf Association in 2007.

notable achievements • Golf Digest Presents Best Teachers in Your State as Ranked by their Peers 2007-2013” also ranked # 6 in the state of Maryland • Jim was member of the Web.com tour from 1992 to 2000 winning in 1996 • PGA Tour member in 1998 • Class A PGA member since 1993 • PGA of America Player of the Year in 1995 • University of MD in 1987 with a BA in Economics • Played in 4 US Opens and I PGA • Coached Montgomery College 2003 to 2nd place finish in the Junior College National Championship • 2003 Montgomery Knights Josh Williamowsky Won the Junior College National Championship • 2007, Co-Founded a Not for Profit Salute Military Golf Association which has provided over 2000 injured veterans the opportunity to use golf for mental and physical rehabilitation • 2008 MAPGA Player of the Year • 2008 Presidents Award for contributions to the community Professional Accomplishments • Established, develops and leads a comprehensive, exceptional golf instructional program at the Olney Golf Park (OGP) as Director of Golf Instruction. OGP was rated in the Top 50 Stand-Alone ranges by GRAA in 2012.

The instructional program with a staff of four teaching professionals has increased teaching

revenue from $50,000 to $350,000. The OGP program provides year round golf lessons to men, women, seniors, juniors, and the disabled.

• Completed the PGA Certified Professional Program in Teaching, Instructional component, in 2007.

• Co-founded the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA at SMGA.org) in 2007. This non-profit organization introduces golf as a rehabilitative and recreational program to wounded warriors by providing free golf instructions and equipment. Educates a staff of professional golf instructors (now at five) and scores of volunteers in the operation of regular golf clinics for the wounded warriors. Coordinates the participation of several golf teaching facilities, like OGP, in the SMGA teaching program.

• Developed a seminal Adaptive Golf Instruction certification program, in conjunction with Penn State University. This program has been approved by the PGA and LPGA so that teaching professionals can obtain continuing education credits with this program. Currently, nine PGA professionals have been certified through this program.

• Established a PGA/Disabled Sports Program at Olney Golf Park as one of three national locations.

• Certified as a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Master Golf Instructor.

• Participated on the PGA Tour in 1998.

• Succeeded as a Nationwide Tour Winner in 1996.

• Qualified for the PGA Championship in 2008 after 7th place finish in the National Club Professional Championship.

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Jim is a true patriot for what he does to support our troops

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Firstly, thank you the taking the time to do this interview with the Maryland State Golf Association.

Let’s begin with asking you; what first drew you to the great game of golf? Can you describe when and how you fell in love with the game?

My Dad took up golf at age 34 and lost in the finals of the club championship after playing only 4 years. Dad bought countless books and videos on golf and I began playing at age 4. Dad was a deep thinker and voracious reader and I can recall many thought provoking discussions we had on the golf swing. Playing golf as a little boy was meant taking trips to Myrtle Beach every year to play with my Grandfather in his Member Guest.

Playing in the National Father –Son Championship at age 15 with my Dad and getting paired with Scott Hoch and his Dad. AS I reflect back my passion, desire and love for helping others learn the game burns today because my Dad and Grandfather took the time to help me learn the game.

What age were you when you decided to pursue a career as a PGA professional?

After winning the North –South Junior at age 15 I set my sights on making golf a career.

Who were your inspirations as a young professional?

Did this person(s) serve as a mentor to you and if so, how did he influence your professional development?

My biggest influence as a young professional was Jim Folks and Bill Strausbaugh.

Mr. Folks gave me my first golf lesson at age 8 and served as my coach until age 13.

Mr. Strausbaugh gave me many teaching tools I use today. Mr. Strausbaugh focused on keeping things simple and was careful not change too much. He focused on changing ball flight with the set up. While Mr. Strausbaugh served as a expert swing coach he was a coach. He communicated succinctly mental concepts

and a practice program that left you with tremendous confidence following a lesson.

Who were your biggest influences as a teacher?

Dr. Jim Suttie served as my mentor and help form my teaching philosophy. I watched Doc Suttie teach for hours and he analyzed each student based on their physical attributes. He utilized his PHD in biomechanical analysis to formulate a lesson plan for his students.

In your opinion, what skills and abilities are necessary to be a successful teacher and coach?

A successful teacher and/or coach is able to identify how each student best learns (through seeing, hearing or doing). Excellent teachers are coaches that lower scores and get results immediately. A holistic strategy that encompasses biomechanical analysis and fitness, mental performance strategies and nutrition.

I am sure many people out there think that as a PGA Professional you get to play round after round, week in and week out. Set the record straight and tell us how many rounds on average you get to play per week?

Rarely, if ever, does a PGA Professional have the opportunity to play round after round, week in and week out. My rounds are seasonal and fall into 3 categories: my competitive rounds and I play approximately 20 tournament rounds: my playing lessons are usually 9 holes and I average about 30 playing lessons annually.

In a playing lesson, I might demonstrate different shots etc. or just watch how the students manage their game, but I don’t actually play. Additionally, I play a handful of rounds with friends.

Can you tell us a little about your playing career and whether your professional responsibilities allow you to still participate in competitive play?

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offerings. I have played on the PGA Tour and Web.com tours and playing during those years was my primary source of income. I think it is important to maintain your playing ability as it adds credibility to your resume as a teacher.

What percentage of your day is spent teaching and approximately how many lessons do you conduct annually?

I average about 8 lessons a day during the Spring and Summer and 5 in the Spring and Fall.

Do you derive greater personal gratification from playing a fine round of golf or seeing one of your pupil’s golf games really begin to improve?

Co-Founding the SMGA Salute Military Golf Association was the most profound achievement in my career as I made an impact on the mental and physical recovery of over 1000 wounded vets. Many have told me how golf has saved them from suicide, depression, and improved their cognitive function from the effects of traumatic brain injury.

What initiatives are you and your club doing to bring more players to the sport?

SMGA has touched the lives and empowered over 1000 wounded warriors to try golf.

85% of our members are brand new to the game. We have raised over 2 million dollars over the last 6 years that has gone towards providing lessons, custom fitted clubs, and playing opportunities to our nations heroes.

Get Golf Ready a 5 week golf program has brought over 500 new golfers to the game (as it is only $99 for 5 1 hour lessons).

At what age would you recommend parents introducing their children to golf and what advice would you offer parents for getting their youngsters to enjoy the game.

I have had students as young as 3 years old. Depending upon the child, any age is appropriate as long as the child is eager to learn to play. There are many different programs to introduce the game: Parent/Children Clinics, Rising Pros, Summer Golf Camps, Individual

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Lessons and Group Lessons. The most important piece of advice is to create a fun learning atmosphere.

Can you describe your teaching philosophy and how you go about working with your pupils?

Regardless of my student’s age or level of experience, I want to understand what the student’s goals are and give them a road map by providing performance goals in all areas of their game. Give them a written strategic plan with metrics for evaluation. I want to manage expectations, agree on a game plan and what we can achieve with our time together.

When you first begin working with someone, what are the things you focus on first and foremost?

When I first start working with someone, I ask about his or her golf history, whether they have taken lessons in the past, what they currently have been working on, and what they want to concentrate on. I then I do a physical assessment to determine what swing faults they may have. Finally, I determine their time commitment and give them a realistic swing key to focus on.

What advice would you offer to golfers to help them be better students when they take lessons?

To be better students, I emphasize that the student should always have a passion to learn with an open mind which helps them respond appropriately to adverse situations on the course rather than react emotionally.

What advice would you offer to golfers to assist them in making their practice sessions be more productive?

Does this change after someone takes a lesson?

I always suggest practice with a purpose. Every shot counts, with a target and distance in mind.

When all of us watch golf on television or go watch a professional tournament in person, what should we look for to help us with our games?

If my students are working on a specific area of their game, I often suggest they watch how the professionals approach that part of their game. Students can also learn from watching the professional’s pre shot routine, course management, and practice routine before they go to the first tee etc.

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Your craft is constantly evolving due to the technological improvements of the game. What technologies are you utilizing to enhance your teaching methods?

I utilize the K-Vest and Trackman Systems. The K-Vest 3D system measures the kinetic sequence of the body during the golf swing. The Trackman 3D System captures club and ball data during the golf swing.

Evolving technology is invaluable.

Many golf instructors say that one of the most important skills golfers must develop to become better players is to become effective pitchers of the golf ball. What advice would you give us to help improve at this critical element of the game?

Clearly, the importance of the short game cannot be overstated. It is crucial that as a teacher I incorporate this as warranted.

Many instructors use drills to assist their students.

Are you a big believer in drills and do you have any favorite drills that have helped your pupils?

I am a big believer in swing drills and exercises. I often utilize swing aids and training aids.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that a PGA Professional faces in modern day golf?

The biggest challenge for the PGA professional is keeping up with all the new technologies within the ever-changing technological world. Maintaining the Jim Estes Golf Brand encompasses writing a blog on my website and posting student accomplishments on Twitter, Facebook, and Linked In. I post wing tips and videos on my website or those of my students. I also have a marketing consultant that does a monthly e-blast to my customers. I have a scheduling software program for customers to book lessons online.

If one of your members walked in your shoes for a day, what aspect of your job would surprise them the most?

The physical demands of the job, standing and being outside throughout the different seasons of the year.

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Contact the SMGA The Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) Jim Estes PGA Director of Instruction Olney Golf Park Phone: 301-570-6600 jestes@olneygolfpark.com www.olneygolfpark.com www.smga.org www.jimestesgolf.com

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Playing Accomplishments • 1998 PGA Tour member • 1996 Winner on Web.com tour • 2-time Runner Maryland State Open and Illinois Open • Qualified for 4 US Opens and 1 PGA Championship • 1995 PGA of America Player of the Year • 1991 MAPGA Assistants Champion Honors and Awards • 2011 and 2013 - Golf Digest, Best Teachers in the State of Maryland.

• 2011 - The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Community Leadership Award for exemplary service and dedication to improving the lives of others by promoting and fostering opportunities for participation in fitness, sports and nutrition.

• 2010 - PGA of America, Patriot Award for unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have served so valiantly in our military.

• 2008 - African Golfer’s Digest, Man of the Year for contributions made to growing the game of golf for people of color.

• 2008 - PGA Middle Atlantic Section, Player of the Year • 2008 - Middle Atlantic Section, President’s Award given for outstanding contributions to the local community.

• 2007 GOLF Magazine, Innovator Award.

• 2005 Member, President’s Council for “Play Golf America”.

• 1995 PGA, National Player of the Year.

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Driver /// Taylormade SLDR 10.5 with a Matrik Ozik 6-Q3 S-shaft at 45 inches I have gone from RIIS to SLDR to reduce my backspin from 3000 rpm to 2200rpm which will give me more roll and more distance. The SLDR has a higher center of gravity so I adjusted my loft from 9 degrees to 10 degrees. The higher center of gravity in the SLDR lowers the launch angle of the driver so all golfers should add 1 degree of loft when they buy the SLDR. I have found I am hitting the ball straighter and longer with the new SLDR.

3 wood /// Taylor Made Burner TP with a Rombax Re-Ax 95 gram graphite x flex I converted to the Stage 2 3 wood in 2013 to reduce my spin on my 3 wood . The shaft is a OBAN X-flex is a tip stiff shaft that reduces the spin and lowers the trajectory of my shots. The stage 2 has a speed pocket that increased my ball speed for more distance. The speed pocket increased the ball speed and lowered the launch angle and to offset the lower launch I increased the 3wood loft in my 3 wood from 13 degrees to 14.5 degrees.

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4 hybrid /// Taylor Made RBZ 21.5 to 20 degree Tour I adjusted the loft of the Taylormade stage 2 /4 hybrid loft from 21.5 to 20 degrees and I increased the weight of the shaft from 70 grams to 85 grams for improved ball control. I experimented with lowering the loft of my hybrid to get rid of the hooks on long pars.

Reducing the loft 1.5 degrees opens the clubface 3 degrees. I can look down at an open club face so rarely do I miss left in pressure situations. Lowering my spin rate and launch angle into the wind was also a goal I achieved by changing the loft. The stage 2 reduces my trajectory into the wind and keeps and reduces my miss to the left.

Iron /// Rocket-ball Tour Irons 4-PW with tour issue s-400 shafts I converted from a forged iron to a cast iron this year to increase my distance in the irons. The speed pocket on the rocket-ball irons gave me the added distance I was looking for and the wider cavity is more forgiving on off center hits.

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Wedges /// ATV wedges 52, 56, 60 tour issue s-400 shafts I converted from the XFT wedges to the ATV wedges this year and I have found the unique design of the sole to be more versatile around the greens allowing me to hit better bunker shots and pitch shots which has improved my scrambling.

Putter /// The counter balanced spider blade at 35 inches I switched to the counter balanced Spider Blade this year and I my short putting has improved. The counterbalanced head adds weight to the handle for more stable hit by increasing the resistance to twist.

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Ball /// Taylor Made Lethal I switched to the Lethal ball this year from the TP5 and have seen more distance off the driver.

Glove /// Taylormade men’s tour glove I use the Taylormade men’s tour glove with AAA cabretta leather creates optimum grip with moisture wicking wrist band

Shoes /// Adizero Tour 360 Adzero and Tour 360 are the shoes I prefer as they are the lightest in golf and most comfortable.

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Professional Accomplishments Profile: PGA Director of Instruction with over 10 years of experience in teaching, management, and golf operations at an upscale learning center. Major strengths include: • Design and implementation of creative golf development programming and evidence is being Named 2007 “Golf Innovators Award” by Golf Magazine for creating a not for profit corporation that uses golf as a rehabilitative tool for our nations veterans. 800 troops have received custom clubs and lesson over • Jim is a natural fundraiser having helped raise over 1million dollars for SMGA • Jim is a recognized Industry Leader and Expert in working with people with disabilities. Board member of the Alliance for Accessible Golf, PGA Disabled Golf Committee, • 2008 and 2010 Speaker at the National Teaching and Coaching Summit • Motivational Speaker for Allied Associations on player development • The co-author of an Accessible Training class that is PGA/LPGA recognized for 16 msr’s • Formulated a comprehensive proven Junior Players School curriculum that has produced 35 college scholarship athletes • Management of a teaching staff with annual gross revenues of more than $250,000 • Helped over 2000 wounded vets use adaptive golf techniques to mentally and physically recover from war injuries. As the Founder of SMGA in 2007, we have raised over 2 million dollars for wounded warriors that has provided golf lessons, custom fitted clubs, and facility access across the country.

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Jim Estes PGA Director of Instruction Olney Golf Park Golf Digest Top Teacher In MD 2010-13 www.jimestesgolf.com Former PGA Tour Member 2010 Top Instructor Golf Range Magazine 2007 Golf Magazine Innovator’s Award 2010 PGA Patriot Award Winner Co-Founder SMGA

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he Island Green Country Club in Philadelphia, is the result of a long clean-up process and beneficial reuse of a former manufacturing plant site. Jim Blaukovitch, ASGCA, with George E. Ley Co., GCBAA worked with various companies and departments to restore a large expanse of idle land to a productive use, creating a quality golf course while working with numerous restrictions presented by the site and conditions of permitting.

In 1943, the Budd Co. plant opened a 214-acre manufacturing plant with wartime construction of cargo aircraft for the military. The plant later switched to rail car and auto body manufacturing and was renamed Transit America. In 1987, Transit America closed, and the company soon began site assessment. Company officials discovered contamination that permeated the buildings, soil, and ground water. The site contained harmful substances like volatile organic compounds, solvents, cleaning fluids, degreasers, asbestos, and polychlorinated biphenyls.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) supervised the start of the cleanup process as Transit America removed the contaminants from the ground and began monitoring levels in ground water. In 1995, state legislation paved the way for reuse of the site, establishing a land recycling program known as a “brownfields program.” Brownfields are defined as abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by environmental contamination. The Transit America site was considered a model for the program.

As the golf course architect began work on the site, he ran into issues such as routing of the golf holes, grading for the holes, and creating a viable drainage system. The Transit site had many restrictions: In the 188 acres of the site utilized for the course, routing and grading was limited to areas called “no cut zones,” and Transit America did not allow for any soil to be imported or exported. To comply, the architect designed the course so that cuts and fills would balance within the site.

The site also contained abandoned runways, railroad tracks, and a million square foot building that was the manufacturing plant. The building was constructed of concrete and was built to be bomb proof. The area occupied by the building was determined to be the location for a double-ended driving range. It was estimated that 150,000 cubic feet of soil would be required to cap the concrete slab enough to allow for turf growth. Such an amount of soil was not available on site, so the concrete of the building was crushed, providing enough material to be reused as a base for an artificial turf driving range and to fill an abandoned ravine.

One area of the site approved for excavation provided the source for most of the fill that was required to build the features of the golf course. The area was excavated as much as possible and then became a pond to store water for irrigation of the golf course.

The Island Green project met all of the DEP requirements and allowed Transit America to sell the property as was its original intent. The course opened for public play in 2001. The 18 hole, par 72 course benefits the local community and the environment as a recreational amenity and green space, rather than an abandoned manufacturing plant in a very populated area

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The Golf Industry in the Winter

by Jon Guhl, Executive Director of the Middle Atlantic Section PGA

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am often asked, “What do you guys do all winter?”

From an association standpoint, the MAPGA is quite busy with membership meetings, town halls, businessplanning and sponsorship development.

But I understand the question usually refers to the entire golf industry - just what happens in the off-season?

The primary objective of most PGA professionals and golf courses is not only to prepare for the next season, but to truly strategize and plan to do better when the warm weather returns. That often means taking a close look at how the previous year turned out, then planning strategies to improve in the coming year. Obviously, this approach is no different than many industries, yet how do golf facilities actually improve?

One thing we have concentrated heavily on in the past few years is player development. We focus on three main areas: * How to attract more people to take up the game * How to get current golfers playing more rounds than they did last year * How to prevent people from leaving the game Many facilities have been adapting to this new focus with a program called Get Golf Ready (GGR). GGR is an affordable, five-session experience where each group

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lesson gets golfers on the golf course in some form or fashion. This industry-leading initiative has been proven to be highly successful on many fronts, including a whopping retention rate of 90 percent. Furthermore, GGR graduates are typically quite loyal to the course where they learned the game, so that is a significant driver to any GGR facility. Some PGA professionals have taken it a step further with GGR 2 and GGR 3 courses, which are programs designed to keep golfers coming back to their facilities.

Other facilities have had great success with programs solely for women. “Connecting With Her” programs specifically address issues for women, especially beginners who may be intimidated by the game or the process of making a tee time and playing the golf course.

Making a course more female-friendly, from yardage to customer service, has proven to be an effective way to grow rounds and revenue at golf facilities. This also leads to more possibilities for family golf.

Golf programs that cater to families are more important than ever in today’s golf industry. The culture has shifted, which has made it difficult for a parent to sneak out for 4-5 hours on a Saturday morning when soccer and baseball games are going on. Instead, our culture embraces family time. What better way to spend four hours (or two hours for a nine-hole round) than with your spouse and kids, outdoors, with no electronic devices!

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In addition to planning all of these player development programs, most golf facilities are doing their buying for the upcoming season. One of the biggest PGA events of the year is the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando each January. With more than 1 million square feet of exhibitor space as the draw, the golf industry gathers to see the latest equipment and apparel lines. While there, many PGA professionals take advantage of the continuing education programs to learn to be better merchandisers, club fitters and teachers. They also take classes in player development and business topics such as budgeting and business planning.

As you can see, there is quite a bit going on in the “offseason” for PGA professionals and the golf industry.

Each winter, I’m sure our PGA professionals desire warmer weather so their facilities will have rounds played and revenue achieved, but they value those colder days that allow them to take a breath, plan for next season, and figure out how to get better.

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You even have time and space to actually talk with your kids -- think about movie theaters where you are expected to be silent. Facilities that plan regular family times, with no pressures or expectations for time, will certainly benefit. Some clubs strategically plan a cookout with a shotgun start, so the families play for about 90 minutes (regardless of number of holes played), then come in for some hamburgers and hot dogs to finish the day.

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KNOW AND PLAY

BY THE RULES

By Jerry Duffy, exiting President of the MSGA and a rules official on the USGA Senior Amateur committee.

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ne of my favorite tasks as a Rules Official is to respond to grill room banter after a Rules incident occurs on the PGA Tour. It often starts with “Did you see….” and concludes with “That’s really a dumb Rule.” In between we usually have to hear a recap of the TV announcer’s flawed assessment of not only the event but the relevant rule.

Brian Davis lost a playoff at Hilton Head when his club moved a reed on his take away while his ball was in the green side lateral water hazard. The critical issue was determining if the reed was living or attached versus dead or deemed a loose impediment. After checking it was clearly dead and deemed a loose impediment, thus the resulting 2-stroke penalty. Similarly, Carl Peterson on Sunday of the PGA Championship, in the lead at the time, moved a leaf the size of a quarter on his take away in a lateral water hazard and was assessed a 2 stoke penalty. The dumb rule crowd went crazy.

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PGA Championship. Leading by 2 he was on his way to winning his first major when he grounded his club in a hazard incurring a 2-stroke penalty. No one seemed to want to accept that it was a straightforward indisputable violation. Most golfers know they are not permitted to ground their club in a water hazard or bunker, but this was the last hole of a major championship. The rationalizations were plentiful. First it was the Official’s fault, then the Marshall’s, and then it was the Tour’s fault for choosing a venue where the crowd could not be controlled leading to footprints disguising the status of the area. Even the caddie was assigned blame for not reminding his player he was in a bunker. Surprisingly, these was little criticism of Dustin Johnson for failing to read the Notice to Competitors that was posted everywhere and handed to all players on the first tee advising them to “expect footprints, heel prints, and tracks in rope line bunkers.” We have all come across bunkers with prints made by dogs, deer, geese, and yes, even humans, and none of these would ever change the status of the bunker. In this case, as well as Messrs.

Davis and Peterson, the dumb Rule crowd ultimately

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falls back on what they think is their most convincing argument. How could that little reed or the leaf the size of a quarter or an almost imperceptible depression in the sand ever have an impact on the shot? Without a definitive advantage they feel these penalties were not warranted.

There is a very obvious flaw in this sentiment. Take the case of Carl Peterson. Let’s suppose it was not a small leaf involved but a six-inch log behind his ball. Let’s further suppose that Carl could wedge his club between his ball and the log and on his take away move the log out of the way creating a clean path to his ball on the downswing. The dumb Rule crowed would all agree such an action would be advantageous and thus should not be permitted. “So where is the cut off” I asked? If moving a small leaf is insignificant, yet a six-inch log a problem – how is one to determine when an advantage occurs? The truth is possibly the leaf was moved out of Carl’s sight line improving the shot, or possibly it would have wound up between the club and the ball altering the spin.

Similarly, can anyone really know if that moved reed at Hilton Head altered the swing plane for Mr. Davis, or did the small indentation in the sand behind Dustin’s ball have any impact on the shot? The reality is NO ONE KNOWS. That’s the point. When the Rules makers had difficulty drawing lines between events the answer was quite logical – don’t even try. Rule 13-4 – BALL IN HAZARD: PROHIBITED ACTIONS is clear ~ in a hazard don’t ground your club, and don’t touch or move a loose impediment. That’s it. As it should be. No lines.

It’s simple – don’t do it – period. Saturday morning with your group or Sunday of a major championship, it’s the same. Hazards are meant to be penal and should be avoided. A player that winds up in one should not be afforded the same rights to tidy up the area as the player that skillfully avoided the hazard. Dumb Rule? I don’t think so.

Check the MSGA website this winter for information on Rules Seminars near you. Also see promo in this issue of the magazine.

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68 MSGA Player of Year Standings Denny Mccarthy

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Denny McCarthy MSGA player of the year 2013 the first player in history to win both Maryland state amateur and state open in the same year

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Mike occi MSGA senior player of the year 2013 earning his third award in the seven-year history of the program

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Congratulations to 2013 MSGA Champions

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TOURNAMENT

Name

Team Championship

Baltimore CC

Two-Man Team

Mark Cusic & Kevin Ferris (Breton Bay GC)

Senior Two-Man Team

Robert Morris (Congressional) & Marty West (Columbia CC)

Amateur

Denny McCarthy (Argyle CC)

Junior

Bennett Buch (Cattail Creek CC)

Mid-Atlantic Junior Invitational

Maryland State Golf Association

Open

Denny McCarthy (Argyle CC)

Pro-Am

Steve Papanek& Michael Mulieri (Rolling Road GC)

Father-Son

John Pipitone (Hunt Valley GC) & Matt Pipitone (Maryland Golf & CC)

Club Team Stroke Play (Net)

La Tata

Amateur Public Links

Steven Delmar Jr. (University of Maryland GC)

Mid-Amateur

Jeff Castle (Towson CC)

Senior

Mike Occi (Hobbit’s Glen GC)

Baltimore-Washington Team

Baltimore

Baltimore-Washington Junior Team

Baltimore

Senior Team Championship

Bethesda CC & Hunt Valley GC

Four State Senior Challenge

Golf Association of Philadelphia

Senior Open

John Francisco (Piney Branch GC)

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Congratulations to 2013 MSGA-Women Champions

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TOURNAMENT

Name

Team Championship

Congressional CC

Mid-Amateur

Andrea Kraus (Hayfields GC)

Junior

Killian Casson (Turf Valley GC)

Poindexter Cup

Virginia

Amateur

Kaitlyn Rohrback (Crofton CC)

Mixed Two-Ball

Lisa Schlesinger & Walter Jew (Norbeck CC)

Mid-Atlantic Challenge

Maryland-Virginia

Mid-Handicap Two-Woman Team

Soo Ja Chu & Ho Rim Jun (Cross Creek GC)

Two-Woman Team

Becky Rutherford (Maryland Golf & CC) & Lisa Kaufman (Holly Hills CC)

Senior

Lisa Schlesinger (Norbeck CC)

Open

Jenny Suh (Fairfax)

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74 State News Francisco Claims Senior Open Title at Nine-Under-Par Share

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Francisco Claims Senior Open Title at Nine-Under-Par - Reported by John Stewart from Worthington Manor GC John Francisco has shown improvement each of the three years he has been eligible for the Maryland State Senior Open (50 years old). Now he has to figure out what to do for an encore.

Francisco, teaching professional at Piney Branch Golf Club in Hampstead, the only one of the top seven firstround scorers to improve, followed a 68 with a 5-underpar 67 and his 135 was strong enough to win the 14th championship by three strokes. Previously, he had shot 71-74 to finish third in 2011, and 68 (good for the cofirst-round lead)-74 to tie for first before losing a playoff to John Howson in 2012.

This time, after starting one shot back of first-round leader Howson, an improved score brought home the coveted victory.

“I go out each time to have fun and play as well as I can,” Francisco said afterward. “I can’t control what others are doing so I just play. It’s playing to have a good time and enjoy the company. There are a lot of good guys out here.”

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It has been an up-and-down year for Francisco, who enjoyed some golf success earlier, but who also had to deal with off-course problems such as his father’s twomonth struggle with cancer before he passed away earlier this month. Still, he rebounded to produce one of his best competitive rounds of the year, a tour of the 6,542-yard Worthington Manor GC course in Urbana that included hitting 14 greens and taking 27 putts, with 12 on the front nine where he posted five birdies.

Those birdies were on putts of up to 15 feet, and he added his only mistake of the round when he missed the fifth green and failed to save par. On the back nine, he had eight pars and a one-foot birdie putt at the 430-yard 16th. “I just hit the ball very well,” he said of claiming his first major title of the year.

Rick Schuller, a four-time Middle Atlantic PGA Playerof-the-Year from Swaders Sports Park in Prince George, Va., turned 50 last December and, as expected, made a strong showing in his first appearance in the tournament. He shot 68-70--138, and was even par with four birdies, four bogeys before reaching the green in

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two at the 482-yard 18th and holing a 20-foot putt for an eagle-3. Overall, however, he had 33 putts. Earlier in the season he had finished second -- low pro -- in the Maryland Open after battling amateur Denny McCarthy and losing by a stroke. In that duel, each opened 66-68 and McCarthy closed with a 66 to 67 for Schuller.

First-round leader Howson, from Pine Ridge GC, ended 67-72--139 to be the low overall amateur, while Michael Kelly, from Lake Presidential GC, finished 71-71--142 to earn both low Super Senior overall and low Super Senior amateur.

Bosdosh returned 35-31, with two birdies and a bogey on the front and three birdies and an eagle-2 at the 332-yard 11th, where he saw his gap-wedge shot bounce once and go in the cup. He totaled 28 putts, including 12 on the last nine. Occi had a bogey-free round with three birdies, while Lefavor started on No. 10 and opened with three successive birdies and added a fourth a 16 before bogeying 17. Two birdies and a bogey followed on the front side.

The 2014 tournament is scheduled for October 13-14, at the Elkridge Club in Baltimore.

The top three scorers were followed by Steve Bosdosh (66, low tournament round), Four Streams GC, tied for fourth with Jon Corliss (71), the 2008 titlist from Heron Ridge GC in Virginia Beach, Va., at 140. Mike Occi, Hobbit’s Glen GC, wrapped up the Maryland State Senior Player-of-the-Year honor when he carded 69 to tie Kelly at 142. Joe Lefavor, U.S. Naval Academy GC, used a 68 to tie Charlie Briggs (71), Burning Tree Club, and Glenn McCloskey (73), Loudoun G&CC, at 143.

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76 State News Jenny Suh Wins Maryland Women’s Open at Thirteen-Under-Par

2013 Champion Jenny Suh (p)

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Jenny Suh Wins Maryland Women’s Open at ThirteenUnder-Par - Reported by Melly Tucker from Argyle Country Club

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Forty players, both amateur and professional, came to Argyle Country Club to play in the 15th Maryland Women’s Open on October 15th and 16th. Following 5 inches of rain, the green crew had a monumental task cutting greens, fairways and getting bunkers ready for play. Even unforgiving rough didn’t deter professional Jenny Suh on the opening day from shooting a 5 under par 68 for the course record. Also shooting under par at 71 were Brooke Baker (p) and Lisa Schlesinger (a), followed by Ashley Greir (p) at 72. At even par was Joy Bonhurst (p).

On the second day, a 9:00 shotgun start saw the leaders teeing off #1 followed by the field on the back 9 of Argyle.

Jenny saw her lead increase after a chip-in eagle at #3 and birdies on #s 4 and 7, finishing the front 9 with a 4 under 33. On the back 9, she carded birdies on #s 11, 14, 17 and 18 for a 32 shooting 65, once more a new course record, and a two day total of 133. Brooke Baker, a newcomer to this tournament from the Carolinas added a 75 to her 71 for 146, and second place in the event.

Tied for third place at 147 were Stephanie Connelly (a former Maryland state junior) and Ashley Greir. At 5th was Sue Ginter at 149, coming in at 151 was another first-time player, Ulrika Van-Niekerk, a professional from Georgia. The 7th place in the professional ranks was Megan Leineweber, (another former Maryland state

junior) at 152. The professional purse was $10,000 with a first place prize of $4,000.

On the amateur side, Lisa Schlesinger shot 72 giving her a 3 under total of 143, followed closely by University of North Carolina signee, Bryana Nguyen at 144. The Maryland State junior girls fared well in this event with Rachel Lee shooting 148, Lauren Kim and Jordan McKelvin both at 156, and Delaney Shah with 159.

Rounding out the amateur field were: Andrea Kraus, 154, Sally Ratcliffe, 166, Janice Calomiris and Deb Klein at 169. All amateurs received pro shop credit.

We’re hoping this will be Jenny Suh’s springboard to qualify for the LPGA tour. She was second in her preliminary group qualifying and will now play in the final round come early December. We will be watching her progress and wish her the best of luck, in addition to all the other professional players playing on the Symetra (formerly the Futures) tour. Of the field of 40, 15 were professionals, some players were local and others were from Florida, Illinois, New York, and the aforementioned states.

Next year the tournament will be played at Congressional Country Club on October 20 and 21 with the players playing both the Blue and Gold courses.

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78 State News The Golf Association of Philadelphia wins Four State Senior Match over Maryland via Tiebreaker

From left to right: Bobby Morris, Tom Grem, Mike Occi, Skip Tendall, Marty West, Tim Sughrue, Henry Blue, and Steve Ford

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The Golf Association of Philadelphia wins Four State Senior Match over Maryland via Tiebreaker The Golf Association of Philadelphia won the 25th annual Four State Senior Challenge Match at the Elkridge Club in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The competition is stoke play for eight man senior teams from Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland and the team score is the lowest 6 of 8 individuals for each team. Philadelphia and Maryland tied with a team score of 439 followed by Delaware at 471 and New Jersey at 473. The tie breaker to determine the winner was the 7th low score of the tied teams which went to Philadelphia 76 to 80. The win by Philadelphia broke a two year winning streak by the Maryland State Golf Association. The individual low medalist was a tie between two Maryland players at 2 under par 69‌Mike Occi and Marty West. Next year New Jersey will host the match. Maryland team scores are as follows:

Mike Occi

69

Martin West 69 Bob Morris

71

Tom Grem

75

Henry Blue

75

Skip Tendall 80 Steve Ford

80

Tim Sughrue 84

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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.

Since then, the program has evolved and partnerships were formed. Initially it was the Middle Atlantic PGA that 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.

Then for 2013, the MSGA announced its newest partnership, with the Victory Golf Pass. The Victory Golf Pass was created by PGA Professional Andy Barbin, owner of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Northeast Maryland. Barbin has 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 clubs, as well as introduce new players.

“We know our members love the program, but as a PGA member, I know the program must work for the clubs too,” said Barbin. MSGA Patron Member Program MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | November 2013

Coordinator David Norman agrees, “We have enjoyed working with Andy, and our focus is growing the game.

That means more rounds for Maryland clubs and a better golfing experience for Maryland golfers.”

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’s suggestions for participating clubs this year will bring some new features.

• Off-season promotions – golf is a year round sport!

• Special added-value discounts for seniors – they are loyal and have time for golf – also Military (Hero) discounts • Good pricing – make it attractive and strive for incremental rounds • Special promotions for junior build business now and for the future

Barbin and Norman have teamed up to recruit the clubs and keep excellent value for golfers, while bringing business to the clubs. The new lineup of courses will be announced soon, in time for ordering the perfect holiday gift for that special golfer in your family.

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!

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2013 Participating Golf Facilities 2014 List Coming Soon!

Maryland and DC Golf Facilities, County (82)

The Bay Club Golf Course East, Worcester The Bay Club Golf Course West, Worcester Bay Hills Golf Club, Anne Arundel Beaver Creek Country Club, Washington Bel Air Golf Center, Harford Blue Heron Golf Course, Queen Anne’s Bulle Rock, Harford (GOLD) Carroll Park Golf Course, Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at North East, Cecil Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at Rising Sun, Cecil Chesapeake Hills Golf Club, Calvert Clearview at Horn’s Point Golf Club, Dorchester Clifton Park Golf Course, Baltimore Clustered Spires Golf Club, Frederick Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Anne Arundel Cross Creek Golf Club, Prince George’s Cumberland Country Club, Baltimore Deer Run Golf Club, Worcester East Potomac Golf Course, Washington DC Eisenhower Golf Course, Anne Arundel Elkton Golf & Batting Center, Cecil Enterprise Golf Course, Prince George’s Fairway Hills Golf Club, Howard Forest Park Golf Course, Baltimore Furnace Bay Golf Club, Cecil Geneva Farm Golf Course, Harford Glenn Dale Golf Club, Prince George’s GlenRiddle Golf Club - Man O’War Course, Worcester (SILVER) Great Hope Golf Course, Somerset Green Hill Yacht & Country Club, Wicomico Harbourtowne Golf Resort, Talbot Hog Neck Golf Course, Talbot Hollow Creek Golf Club, Frederick Horse Bridge Golf Club, Wicomico Lake Presidential, Prince George’s (GOLD/SILVER) Langston Golf Course, Washington DC Laurel Golf Center, Prince George’s Lighthouse Sound, Worcester The Links at Challedon, Carroll M & M Golf Academy, Frederick Maple Run Golf Club, Frederick Maplehurst Country Club, Allegany

Delaware Golf Facilities, County (25)

Back Creek Golf Club, New Castle Bayside Resort Golf Club, Sussex (GOLD) Baywood Greens Golf Club, Sussex Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Sussex (SILVER) Delcastle Golf Club, New Castle Dover Par 3 & Driving Range, Kent Ed Oliver Golf Club, New Castle Frog Hollow Golf & Swim Club, New Castle Garrisons Lake Golf Club, Kent Heritage Shores Club, Sussex Hooper’s Landing Golf Course, Sussex Midway Par 3, Sussex

Marlton Golf Club, Prince George’s Maryland National Golf Club, Frederick McDaniel College Golf Club, Carroll Montgomery Village Golf Club, Montgomery Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore Mountain Branch, Harford Musket Ridge Golf Club, Frederick (SILVER) Nassawango Country Club, Worcester Nutters Crossing, Wicomico Oakland Golf Club, Garrett Ocean City Golf Club Newport Bay Course, Worcester Ocean City Golf Club Seaside Course, Worcester Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club, Worcester Ocean Resorts WWCC Golf Club, Worcester Olney Golf Park, Montgomery P.B. Dye Golf Course, Frederick Pasadena Golf Center, Anne Arundel Patuxent Greens Golf Club, Prince George’s Pine Ridge Golf Course, Baltimore Queenstown Harbor - Lakes Course, Queen Anne’s Queenstown Harbor - River Course, Queen Anne’s Red Gate Golf Course, Montgomery Renditions Golf Course, Anne Arundel River House Golf, Talbot River Marsh Golf Club, Dorchester River Run Golf Club, Worcester Rock Creek Golf Course, Washington DC Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, Allegany Ruggles Golf Course, Harford Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links, Worcester Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, Charles Twin Shields Golf Club, Calvert University of Maryland Golf Course, Prince George’s

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West Winds Golf Club, Frederick Westminster Island Green, Carroll Westminster National Golf Course, Carroll Wetlands Golf Club, Harford Whiskey Creek, Frederick (GOLD) White Plains Golf Course, Charles Worthington Manor Golf Club, Frederick Newark Country Club, New Castle Odessa National Golf Club, New Castle The Peninsula Golf & Country Club , Sussex Rock Manor, New Castle The Rookery North, Sussex The Rookery South, Sussex Salt Pond Golf Club, Sussex Stenger’s Shamrock Farms Par 3, Sussex Sussex Pines Country Club, Sussex Tritapoe Academy of Golf, Sussex White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park, New Castle (SILVER) Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, Kent

Plus: 171

Facilities in Pennsylvania 53 Facilities in New Jersey 14 Facilities in Northern Virginia 1 Bonus Facility in North Carolina

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Patron Level: Victory $55, eClub $90* Patron Couple: Victory $100, eClub $150*

Receive a 2014 Victory Golf Pass entitling you to special deals at over 300 of the finest golf facilities in Member bag tag; Victory Golf Pass with information on all the courses; and subscription to the MSGA e-newsletter. Patron Couples receive all the amenities listed above, plus an additional Victory Golf Pass and MSGA bag tag.

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Membership Level  Junior (up to age 18):  Patron:  Patron Couple:  Silver:  Silver Couple:  Gold:

Silver: Victory $150, eClub $185* Silver Couple: Victory $200, eClub $250* Receive all Patron Member privileges, plus special

Glen Riddle, Bear Trap Dunes, and White Clay Creek in Wilmington, DE, including complimentary greens fees for a fee which includes cart. All Silver Members will commitment to supporting golf in Maryland. Silver additional bag tag and Victory Golf Pass.

Gold: $500, includes eClub*

Receive all of the Patron and Silver Member privileges, plus three additional Victory Golf Passes (four in all), and clients. Also included are complimentary greens fee on six great courses: Bulle Rock, Whiskey Creek, Lake Presidential, Queenstown Harbor River Course, Blue Mash, and Bayside Resort. Gold Members also receive a special Gold special recognition on the MSGA web site.

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with eClub  $40*  $90*  $150*  $185*  $250* included

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Junior Members age 18 and under receive all the of Patron Members. Student Members under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult when using the Victory Pass.

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Signature ____________________________________________________ Checks should be made payable to the Maryland State Golf Association. Please allow 20 days for delivery. Only one membership per person. Membership privileges may be suspended if the terms on the program are violated. If you have any questions, call the MSGA at (410) 653-5300 or visit our web site at www.msga.org. There will be a $35 charge for returned checks and a fee of $25 to replace a lost Victory Golf Pass.

Mail your completed application to: Maryland State Golf Association Suite 145, Commercentre East 1777 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208

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FOUNDING OF THE MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

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by Randal P. Reed, Director of Rules and Competitions of the Maryland State Golf Association

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he Maryland State Golf Association functions as the primary voice of the United States Golf Association lls its constitutional mandate by promoting the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions; sponsoring and conducting state championship tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year; educating and informing Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf; providing course rating and handicap services to member clubs; fostering respect for the game of golf as well as its rules; and awarding scholarships. The following article was compiled and written by Randal P. Reed, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions and describes the circumstances surrounding the founding of the MSGA.

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One hundred thirty-three years old, 123 years in the same ng history.

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THE FIRST FOURTEEN CLUBS The Maryland State Golf Association was founded during a meeting at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore on March 8, 1921. The founding clubs, which were said to represent 8,000 state golfers, were as follows: • Baltimore Country Club • Hagerstown Country Club • Maryland Country Club • Cumberland Country Club • Rolling Road Golf Club • Tome Golf Club • Green Spring Valley Hunt Club • Sherwood Forest Golf Club • Suburban Club • Naval Academy Golf Club • Elkridge Hunt Club • Talbot Country Club • Public Parks Golf Association • Monterey Country Club

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The Public Parks Golf Association was comprised of golfers at Clifton Park in Baltimore City. This Association had been organized during meetings in January, 1921 with William F. rst president. Located near Antietam Creek and in the general area of the current Hagerstown Municipal Golf Course, the nine-hole Hagerstown Country Club operated from 1908 – 1928, closing about four years after the opening of Fountain Head Country Club on the other side of town. Tome Golf Club was a prep school golf club in Port Deposit. The school overlooked the Susquehanna River and later moved to Northeast.

Maryland Country Club, founded in the early 1900s near the Suburban Club, eventually met its demise during the Great Depression. The Washington Area clubs – Chevy Chase, Columbia, Bannockburn and Kirkside – declined to join the association because of their involvement with the Middle Atlantic Golf Association and District of Columbia Golf Association and also due to impending obligations to assist with the national open championship at Columbia Country Club.

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CAPITAL EXPANSION As an aside, nine Washington Area clubs did join the MSGA in the early 1930s: Chevy Chase, Columbia, Burning Tree, Bannockburn, Indian Spring, Manor, Beaver Dam, Congressional and Kenwood. Bannockburn, originally located near Chevy Chase Circle (Connecticut Avenue and East-West Highway) moved to the Glen Echo area around 1910 and then was sold for residential development in 1946.

Kirkside continued as the successor club to Bannockburn at the Chevy Chase Circle location. Indian Spring, which would later move to Layhill Road north of Georgia Avenue, was then located near the Four Corners area of Colesville Road and New Hampshire Avenue. Indian Spring closed in December, 2005. Beaver Dam in Landover later became Prince Georges Country Club and then, shortly after a move to Mitchellville in the early 1980s, was renamed the Country Club at Woodmore.

Monterey Country Club, less than one mile from the Mason-Dixon Line in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is a particularly interest case of a founding member club. Monterey had one of the oldest golf courses in the country. Located approximately eight miles from Camp David and built prior to 1885, the club featured a wide range of recreational and dining facilities that were popular among Washington area visitors. In addition to golf, the sports of tennis and swimming were featured. Over the years, visitors included Presidents Wilson, Coolidge and Eisenhower. The eventual Duchess of Windsor, Wallace rst green in Square Cottage. After the Battle of Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia retreated through a swampy area that eventually became the site of Monterey Country Club.

OUR EARLY LEADERS cers of the Maryland State Golf Association were M. Tyson Ellicott, Baltimore Country Club, president; rst vice-president; R. Marsden Smith, Rolling Road Golf Club, second vicepresident; and Claude C. Madison, secretary-treasurer.

Lieutenant F.L. Janeway of the Naval Academy Golf Club fth member of the Executive Committee.

Originally, the 1921 Amateur Championship was scheduled for Rolling Road Golf Club and the Open Championship

at Baltimore Country Club. Later the Open was moved to Rolling Road and the Women’s Championship was rst there was discussion of a Baltimore City Championship to be conducted by the new state golf association. However, this initiative was soon undertaken by the Public Parks Golf Association at Clifton Park.

ORIGIN OF THE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION Based on Baltimore Sun reporting by Claude C. Madison, among the spurs to the formation of the Maryland State Golf Association was the exhibition match between Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and B. Warren Corkran at Baltimore Country Club during the summer of 1920. The year of 1920 marked Vardon’s last trip to the United States while Ray captured his sole U.S. Open Championship at the Inverness Club in August, 1920, where he edged Vardon, Leo Diegel and Jock Hutchinson by one stroke, with the 50-year old Vardon going six over par in the last six holes. The temporary chairman of the Maryland players who called for a state golf association was R.E. Hanson. Hanson sent the invitations for the organization meeting that was held at the Emerson Hotel. In the March 9, 1921 Baltimore Sun, Claude Madison reported that “R.E. Hanson, who fostered and originated the idea of a State golf association, was lauded in a resolution unanimously adopted, which expressed appreciation of his orts to advance the game in Maryland. Hanson recently removed to New York.”

Golf developments in Maryland even attracted the interest of Grantland Rice, the foremost sportswriter of the era. In ered the following remarks: “The movement to form a State golf association should be supported by every golfer in Maryland. Golf is now on the way to an even-greater boom and the golf courses and players of Maryland occupy too high a place to remain outside the fold. The fact that the national open championship is to be held at Columbia Country Club will bring additional attention to Maryland golf. There is no question that a State association can do a lot for the game, and at the same time the players get a lot of keen competition out of the organization.”

Interestingly, there was spirited competition for the hosting rst championships. Representatives of Maryland Country Club, Rolling Road Golf Club and the Suburban Club were quite expressive in promoting their clubs.

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Baltimore Country Club is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation R. Marsden Smith, green committee chairman at Rolling Road Golf Club weighed in: “We think we can show the golfers of the State something unique in golf construction.

Our course is adequate in every respect for entertaining the championship. The only possible objection would be the misapprehension that we might not be ready due to improvements in the greens. By the middle of June when the tournament probably will be held, Rolling Road will be in tip-top condition.”

Not to be outdone, A.E. Marshall, who chaired the Maryland Country Club golf committee, claimed that his club “is the logical course to entertain the championship. We have lengthened our course to championship distance. We are centrally located and we want the event.” The president of the Suburban Club, A.F. Weinberg, upped the stakes with the following pronouncement: “We have the greatest golf course in Maryland and, as this is to be a real championship contest, let’s play it on a real course.” (Claude Madison further noted Mr. Weinberg’s view that while the other two clubs have very decent courses, they “could not hold a candle to Suburban.”)

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ered his club as a site for the 1925 Maryland Amateur. In the early 1920s Sherwood Forest was being developed by William F. Cochran as a private retreat on the Severn River. Cochran ered a sterling silver cup for a club team competition during the Maryland Amateur.

THE PRESENT Today, some 92 years later, the Maryland State Golf Association represents some 125 member clubs, and provides course rating and handicap services to 160 clubs and courses in Maryland. The MSGA is directed by a 15 member Board of Directors who represent various member of four . Our tournament schedule now consists of some 30 state tournaments as well as USGA ers.

For additional information about the MSGA and its member services please visit our web site at www.msga.org or call (410) 653-5300.

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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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OFFICERS & STAFF 2013 Board of Directors PRESIDENT y CC at Woodmore y@thebancorp.com (410) 721-2555

VICE PRESIDENT Richard Collins Baltimore CC rcollins@stpaulsschool.org 410-252-1494

VICE PRESIDENT Stanard Klinefelter Elkridge CC sklinefelter@brownadvisory.com 410-537-5402

VICE PRESIDENT David “Moose” Brown Rolling Road GC moose@advpack.com 410-358-9444

VICE PRESIDENT Jan Miller Baltimore CC jmiller@rcmd.com 410-339-5872

VICE PRESIDENT Brian Fitzgerald Chevy Chase Club tzgerald@equuspartners.com 703-391-1482

VICE PRESIDENT Paul Dillon Congressional CC ped529@comcast.net 301-518-5567

SECRETARY Robert Sherwood Columbia CC jrssenior@msn.com 443-534-5118

DIRECTOR AT LARGE William Matton US Naval Academy GC billmatton@verizon.net 410-956-4815

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Marilyn Snight U.S. Naval Academy GC Srpeanut1@comcast.net 410-266-5321

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR William Smith Hillendale CC bsmith@msga.org 410-653-5300

VICE PRESIDENT Thomas Whelan Manor CC twhelan@ryancom.com 410-712-0888

VICE PRESIDENT John Barse Columbia CC Jack@barse.org 301-229-6031

VICE PRESIDENT Alexander Martin Green Spring Valley HC abmartin1@aol.com 443-310-2445

TREASURER John Pauliny Hillendale CC johnpauliny@comcast.net 410-252-9107

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Joan McGinnis Holly Hills CC joanmcginnis3@gmail.com 301-644-2738

DIRECTOR OF RULES AND COMPETITIONS Randal Reed Four Streams GC rreed@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF HANDICAP & MEMBER SERVICES Matt Sloan msloan@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Kim Daniels kdaniels@msga.org 410-653-5300

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