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october - November 2017

DESTINATION REPORT special

Issue # 38

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Antigua Looks To Mainstream Fashion To Set Spring

2018 Trends For

The Private Side of Cabo

Women’s Fashion

PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Fall Golf Vacation Packages

RULES REVISITED

Playing a second

ball in Stroke Play

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

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Executive Director’s Welcome Year in Review 2017

The Maryland State Golf Association year is the calendar year; however, it really begins with the Annual Meeting in November when the Board of Directors and Officers for the coming year were elected. The Annual meeting was held at Columbia Country Club and Jack Barse of Columbia was elected President. The newest member of the Board to be elected was Robert Stewart of the Elkridge Club.

As is tradition, the MSGA Championship Golf Schedule began withthe single elimination State Team Matches with the first round in early April. Beginning with 60 clubs and culminating some 6 weeks later on April 29th with Columbia CountryClub defeating the Baltimore Country Club in the finals to win the 2017 State Team Championship. April and May were very busy months with multiple championships plus four qualifiers for the MD Amateur and/or MD Open and a local qualifier for the U.S. Open. In addition the 4 Ball Championship and Senior 4 Ball Championships were conducted in May. The fourMD Am/Open qualifiers attracted over 475 entries. June brings the first major championship of the year with the Maryland Amateur conducted at Columbia Country Club. This year’s championship was played in beautiful weather with Ben Warnquist winning his second Championship. The second major of the year, the MD Open, was conducted in July at WoodholmeCountry Club with professional Brad Miller making birdie on the last hole to become the 2017 Open Champion by one shot.The latter part of the tournament year is highlighted by team competitions and Senior Championships with the Senior Amateur Champion David Nocar winning at Worthington Manor Golf Club, and professional Geoffrey Redgate winning the Senior Open at the Chevy Chase Club. For complete results of all Championships go to the MSGA web site at www.msga.org and click on the “PLAY” icon at the top and then News under Men’s Golf.

The MSGA electronic magazine entered it’s fourth year of publication and all issues can be found on the MSGA

web site under the drop down menu icon “LEARN”.

The magazinehas a monthly rules article and covers all the results of the men and women’s championships.

The magazine is your magazine and we are open to any suggestions you may have or would like to see in the magazine. We look forward to hearing from our readers.

This year saw the expansion of our one day play days to seven events which were attended on average by 84 players per event. Play days are handicap two person team events, open to both men and women of varying skill levels and offers the opportunity to play some great venues at a very reasonable price. Courses are set up with varying tee lengths to fit everyone’s game. For additional info see our website or contact the office.

The MSGA provides many services to the golfers of Maryland beyond the tournament schedule including an app for your smart phone on which you can post your scores or look up handicaps.

Many of our programs occur every year and once again this year we funded the Emett Gary scholarship at the University of Maryland which provides academic financial support to students in the Agronomy school, many of which go on to be course superintendents.

This year we also awarded 6 new and 3 renewal academic scholarships to students who are either employed by member clubs or are children of employees of member clubs or golfers with a significant involvement with golf. Last but not least the volunteer course raters rated around 50courses.

The year 2017 was a very pivotal year in which the MSGA decided in made financial sense to own a building to house the MSGA rather than rent. Purchase was completed in March and we plan on renovating the house in early 2018 and anticipate moving in the early part of Spring. Stay tuned and hope you had a great golfing year. See you in 2018.

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

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Contents

Executive Director’s Welcome

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

SIX Questions with steve mona

10

Bill Maynard President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

RULES REVISITED

12

Playing a second ball in Stroke Play

Destination report

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Querencia: The Private Side of Cabo

antigua

22

Antigua Looks To Mainstream Fashion To Set Spring 2018 Trends For Women’s Fashion

PGA National

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PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Fall Golf Vacation Packages

State news Four State Senior Challenge Mid Atlantic Junior Invitational 2017 Senior Open Suburban One Day USGA 4 Ball Qualifier USGA Women’s State Team Championship Womens Southern Golf Assoc. Sr Championship

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10 SIX Questions with steve mona Bill Maynard

Bill Maynard President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

WE ARE GOLF recently asked Bill Maynard, President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) about his career growth in the industry, important mentors and the future of the game.

1.

How did you get your start in the golf industry?

I started as a seasonal employee at my neighboring country club. My father, who taught me a great work ethic, was friends with the golf cart mechanic. Hence, I interviewed with the superintendent one summer and the rest is history.

2.

Who was your best mentor or supervisor?

My pop comes to mind as my first impression of the value of hard work. His common-sense approach to life continues to aid in my development.

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11 SIX Questions with steve mona Bill Maynard

3.

Tells us about your favorite people, companies or organizations in golf.

GCSAA for sure. The common bond we share in managing golf courses all over the world is the same.

We all help one another through all the things in our world of influence. Col. John Morley founded GCSAA on this same thought. He said, “No life is, or can be, self-existent.

We depend on each other.”

4.

What do you love most about your job?

Enhancing the beautiful property called a golf course. It has truly been the love of the job. On the human side, I enjoy trying to change someone’s life for the better, one small act of kindness at a time.

5.

Where do you see the industry in 10 years?

I see local governments meeting with GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassadors to help them understand and support our industry. That chain reaction will lead to Federal and State governments embracing proper legislation that is good for the entire industry.

6.

What is your one piece of advice for newcomers trying to work in golf?

Study the game from every single aspect and think outside the box. From architecture, business and the environment. Truly understand more and more of what drives player satisfaction. New ideas are not only necessary, they are critical to today’s success. It’s more than “just grass growing” now.

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12 RULES REVISITED Playing a second ball in Stroke Play

Playing a second

ball in Stroke Play

By Kelly Newland, PGA MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions

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13 RULES REVISITED Playing a second ball in Stroke Play Numerous times throughout a golf season players run into the same situation. A situation where they are not quite sure how to proceed or they have doubt as to their next step. In Stroke Play only, when this occurs, the player may play two balls and then get a decision from an authorized rules person or the Committee in charge of the competition.

Rule 3-3 is an often misunderstood rule. This rule allows the player to play a second ball during Stroke Play competitions and then finish the hole being played with both balls. Here is an example: Your ball ends up in an area in the rough which would certainly be Ground Under Repair but is not marked as such. Let’s imagine a very wet day where a golf cart has made deep ruts and caused extensive damage to the turf. You follow the rules procedures properly and play the original ball from the GUR and a second ball outside the area taking proper relief. You would then play out two balls on the hole and keep a record of what score you had for each ball. The Rules Committee would then make a ruling as to which ball would count.

The competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning his score card. If he fails to do so, he is disqualified.

The player has to announce his attention before taking further action. That means the player can’t play the ball from the GUR and then announce he wishes to play a second ball. If this were to happen the original ball would remain the ball in play. We also know that the facts have to be reported to the Committee.

Even if the score is the same on both balls the player must report the facts or he would be subject to disqualification!

Remember, playing a second ball is only permitted in Stroke Play and not in Match Play. Also, a second ball is not a provisional ball. It’s important to review Rule 3-3 so that you know how to apply the procedure when this occurs during play of a hole. Following the procedure will save you strokes and a major headache when you return your scorecard at the end of the round.

This sounds very simple in principle. Problems often arise when players do not follow the procedure according to the rule. Rule 3-3 tells us that after the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action, the competitor must announce to his marker or fellow-competitor that he intends to play two balls and which ball he wishes to count if the Rules permit.

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16 DESTINATION REPORT Querencia: The Private Side of Cabo

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The Private Side of Cabo

17 DESTINATION REPORT Querencia: The Private Side of Cabo

L

os Cabos, Mexico is experiencing a renaissance in the luxury real estate category. Fantastic year-round weather, spectacular natural surroundings and ease of access from most U.S. international airports makes “Cabo” the perfect vacation home destination.

Rising to the top of the Cabo real estate market is Querencia, a 1,800-acre private community located on the tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

Settled between the rugged mountains and stunning Sea of Cortez, it’s one of the world’s most exclusive residential enclaves.

It’s difficult to put into words how beautiful Querencia truly is. Driving through the gates residents are greeted by jaw-dropping, 360-degree views, from the sparking sea to the rugged mountains and desert. Come nightfall, the community looks down on the twinkling lights of San Jose del Cabo.

Querencia offers home buyers a variety of ownership options, including expansive lots for custom builds, sprawling luxury properties, ocean view homes, condominiums, golf villas and more – with prices ranging from $750,000 to more than $12 million USD. Owners and members can rest easy knowing the community is completely private, with top-of-the-line property management and around-the-clock security management.

For the golf enthusiast, Querencia is home to a world-renowned 18-hole Tom Fazio Signature Course. Ranked one of the Top 100 in the world and awarded “Golf Destination of the Year” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, the spectacular course is an entrancing blend of desert bluffs, elevation changes and awe-inspiring shoreline views. It offers golfers a mix of harmonious transitions, subtle breaks, contoured fairways and uniquely October - november 2017 | MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE

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shaped bunkers with 300 acres carving through deep arroyos and up to cool, arid plateaus. The course bursts with flora and fauna from everything to ancient cacti and lush palm trees – with endless views of the desert, mountains and sea.

Championship golf isn’t the only resort-style amenity Querencia offers. At its heart is a magnificent 58,000 square foot clubhouse, the true “soul” of the community. The club offers a wealth of amenities – including fine dining options, a wine cellar, business center, game room and full concierge.

For the health and wellness minded, the club has a top-of-the-line fitness center with a yoga pavilion and exercise class options. There are also multiple aquatic amenities – including a lap pool, infinity pool, kids pool and Jacuzzis.

For those seeking a serene day of relaxation, the club offers a full-service spa, fully equipped with a sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, beauty salon and barber shop. The community regularly organizes ongoing events that encourage residents to embrace the laid-back Cabo lifestyle – including seasonal and themed parties, lively happy hours, tasty dining options and kid-friendly events.

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20 DESTINATION REPORT Querencia: The Private Side of Cabo

Querencia continues to grow and evolve, as it is set to open its new Beach Club in the coming months. The one-of-a-kind amenity will feature 1.5 acres of pristine oceanfront property with multiple resort-style luxuries, including a coastal-inspired restaurant, a sun-drenched terrace with fire pit for open air dining, and tons of water activities— including surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling for residents.

New real estate options within the gates include Verandas, the next phase of Querencia’s highly sought-after luxury condominiums, starting at $750,000. Verandas offer a variety of floor plans and up to four-bedroom units with spacious gourmet kitchens, open-air terraces and stunning views.

Querencia’s newest neighborhood, Laderas, consists of 14 pre-constructed single-family homes. Starting at $1.9 million, the homes in Laderas combine contemporary designs and modern amenities with striking views of the golf course and Sea of Cortez.

With proximity from the U.S., Querencia is a fantastic year-round destination and an ideal place for a vacation home. For more information to experience the private side of Cabo, visit www.loscabosquerencia.com or call 888-236-2229.

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22 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

Antigua Looks To Mainstream Fashion To Set

Spring 2018

Trends For Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion

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24 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel

PEORIA, AZ - Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand – is setting trends for Spring 2018 with its women’s clothing collection.

“The Spring 2018 Antigua ladies golf collection is a unique play on several trends in the sportswear market,” says Ron McPherson, CEO of Antigua. “By constantly monitoring highfashion trends, we determine which are relevant to golf and seem to have some longevity in the marketplace. The 2018 collection features three major trends.”

Holographic Effects The first trend taking the fashion market by storm is the holographic effect. Textile prints, trims, accessories and even hair and nail color all utilize some form of a hologram.

Some manifest as a true multi-color holographic effect, while others offer a more subtle combination of light bright shades that give the appearance of a prism light spectrum.

Regardless of how it’s used, the hologram is a trip down memory lane bringing flashbacks of the late 80’s and early 90’s fashion. Thankfully the holographic effect of today’s world is slightly less plastic looking and more organic in feel. Instead of creating fabrics that appear holographic, designers have been using foil prints, screen prints and heat transfers. All are soft against the body and allude to the effect of a sunset, both simultaneously calming and visually stunning.

Color Mixture Another major trend is mixing deep vibrant colors with soft bright colors. Overall, color plays a key role in how a collection is merchandised for both buyers and end customers. This new collection includes two different color palettes, providing endless merchandising options.

One color palette groups bold vibrant colors, including Boysenberry, Cherry, Poseidon, Spearmint and Sunflower. The alternative palette features softer bright shades like Mandarin, Oceanside, Meringue, Iris and Rose. This color-on-color trend makes what was once a basic polo suddenly appear original and contemporary. Several styles in the collection mix colors from both palettes, in which each deep shade is mixed with a soft shade. The soft color takes the bold color down a notch and makes it feel both modern and wearable.

Patterns and Prints The last trend is the use of patterns and prints. Never before have printed fabrics played such a key role in ladies’ golf. Previously prints were seen as over-the-top, but now it’s difficult to find a ladies’ golf line that doesn’t have multiple versions of an all-over print. The 2018 line includes a few printed styles that appeal to our entire customer base. Some styles feature an all-over printed pattern, others just a small detail, such as a printed side inset.

Prints have remained geometric in style, embodied by abstract artwork, and are overall symmetrical in feel.

For details on Antigua’s Spring 2018 Women’s Collection, visit antigua.com.

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26 PGA National PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Fall Golf Vacation Packages

PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Fall Golf Vacation Packages Highlights Include Five Championship Courses, First-Class Amenities, Deluxe Accommodations

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27 PGA National PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Fall Golf Vacation Packages (PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) – PGA National Resort & Spa – the world-class vacation, meetings and golf destination – announces a trio of golf packages ideal for fun and relaxing fall getaways in South Florida.

PGA National is a golf lover’s dream. The legendary locale offers 90 holes of high-caliber golf on five courses including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and past host of the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and several Senior PGA Championships. The resort’s superb Palmer Course reopens Nov. 1 after undergoing a renovation over the summer.

Perfect for players of all abilities, the popular Gold Golf package features luxury accommodations with a private balcony or terrace, full breakfast daily in the Palm Terrace, one round per day as well as unlimited range balls and complimentary bag storage. Rates start at $279 per person (per night, based on double occupancy) from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31.

Also beginning at $279 (per person, per night, double occupancy) over the same time frame, the Fall Escape and Unlimited Play package features all the highlights of the Gold Golf package above as well as complimentary daily replay rounds (confirmed on day of play), 50% off daily golf clinics and access to the therapeutic Waters of the World mineral pools at the resort’s luxurious spa.

The Dual Delights Golf & Spa Package is the perfect vehicle for couples’ getaways. This offer includes luxury accommodations with a private balcony or terrace, one round of golf and one select 50-minute spa treatment (per room each day) with daily breakfast at the Palm Terrace. Rates start at $260 per person, per night (based on double occupancy) from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31. There is an additional $25 service charge for spa treatments.

Resort fees and taxes are additional on all packages. A surcharge is required for all rounds on The Champion and Palmer courses.

“Autumn is the ideal time of year here in South Florida to enjoy our incredible courses, outstanding accommodations and full array of resort amenities,” says Greg Saunders, Vice President, Managing Director.

“We invite everyone to come visit us and discover for themselves why we’re at the pinnacle of U.S. golf destinations.”

Resort guests can also enjoy the new high-tech 33,000-square-foot Sports & Racquet Club featuring a wide array of fitness activities and classes, including pickle ball and tennis on the 18 Har-Tru tennis courts (11 lit for night play). Not to be missed is the striking zero-entry pool, chef-driven Ironwood Steak & Seafood restaurant and chic iBAR in its glamorous lobby.

For more on PGA National Resort & Spa: www.pgaresort.com, 561.627.2000.

About PGA National Resort & Spa Fresh off its comprehensive multimillion-dollar revitalization, PGA National Resort & Spa is a world-class golf, spa, vacation and meetings destination. The South Florida locale offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and legendary “Bear Trap.”

A distinguishing highlight at PGA National is its new 33,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club (SRC). The impressive new facility features the latest exercise equipment, indoor racquet ball court, three aerobics studios with new sound systems, five-lane saltwater lap pool, spin room with video road mapping, indoor volleyball court, two Pickleball / POP tennis courts, and 19 HarTru tennis courts (11 lit for night play). PGA National is also home to the new Johan Kriek Tennis Academy, a world-class training facility run by two-time Australian Open champion Johan Kriek. Elite junior- and high-performance programs focus on stroke production, point construction, match play, video analyses, fitness, gym and mental training.

PGA National offers customized suites ideal for weddings, golf “buddy trips” and spa aficionados. Its numerous multi-use settings include a permanent, lakeside wedding venue with stunning vistas; scenic Lakeside Lawn perfect for receptions; iDeck – a new 3,000-square-foot terrace ideal for indoor / outdoor dining and entertaining; “Bar 91” 19th hole bar and grill; 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference and event space; and eight on-site restaurants and lounges including its acclaimed chef-driven Ironwood Steak & Seafood.

The Spa at PGA National is a 40,000-squarefoot oasis of tranquility featuring 32 treatment rooms and areas with 100 diverse treatments, the exclusive “Waters of the World” outdoor mineral pools, full-service salon and relaxing lounge areas.

Conveniently located within easy driving distance of major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA).

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28 State News Four State Senior Challenge

Four State Senior Challenge view leaderboard - Reported by John Stewart

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he Maryland entry, led by Dave Nocar, Jr., from Chartwell Country Club, compiled a score of 446 and won the 23rd Four State Senior Challenge at Baltimore CC, October 12. The competition among teams from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, in addition to Maryland, featured eight-man squads with the low six scores to count.

In play over the par-70 East Course on a rainy afternoon, the winners were followed by the Golf Association of Philadelphia, 449, and the Delaware and New Jersey state associations, tied for third at 453. Bill Charpek, from New Jersey, returned the day’s best score, a 70, a tour that included three birdies, three bogeys. Teammate Tom Wood followed with a 71.

Nocar, in his first year of eligibility after turning 55, and the current Senior champion of the host entry, the Maryland State Golf Association, was followed by teammates Tom Grem, Hunt Valley GC, 73; Lee Femister, University of Maryland GC, 74; Skip Tendall, Congressional CC, 74; Craig Ostrom Hobbit’s Gen GC, 76, and Joe Lefavor, U.S. Naval Academy GC, 77, plus George Murphy, Hillendale CC, and Marc Coburn, Hunt Valley GC. The event was founded in 1989, with Washington as the fourth team instead of Maryland, but the MSGA was invited to participate in 1995 after Washington dropped out. Since that time, Philadelphia has won 10 times — and has the lowest team score, 433 — and the victory

by Maryland enabled it to move into a first-place tie, snapping a two-year winning streak by Philadelphia.

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29 State News Mid Atlantic Junior Invitational

Mid Atlantic Junior Invitational view leaderboard view photos

Virginia Opens Up First Round Lead A Virginia team placed all its scorers at 74 and better to take the first-round lead in the ninth annual MidAtlantic Junior Invitational tournament at the Suburban Club in Pikesville, Md., October 21. The format calls for the top six scorers to count from among eight members of teams representing the golf associations of Virginia (433), Maryland (441) and West Virginia (446).

There will be two 18-hole rounds, with the concluding one on October 22, with play beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Austin Barbin, from Elkton, Md., had the low score of 70 on a mild, sunny fall day, matching par for the 6,542yard suburban Baltimore course. The 16-year-old junior at Red Lion (Pa.) Christian Academy called his round “steady,” as he recorded two birdies in reaching 13 greens in regulation and taking 31 putts.

The top scorers for Virginia were Connor Johnson, Jr., from Richmond, and Drew Brockwell, from Chesterfield, with 71’s. while West Virginia was led by Christian Boyd, Charles Town, with 73. Completing the Virginia scorers were Jack Montague, from Manakin-Sabot, and Christopher Zhang, from Blacksburg, with 72’s, and Connor Creasy, from Abingdon, with 73. Kurtis Grant, from Herndon, and Cameron Moore, Glen Allen, tied with 74’s.

Notes: Virginia’s Johnson was on his way to a sub-par round until he bogeyed the 17th and 18th holes. . .Jack Halleron, from Timonium, Md., started out with an eagle-2 at the first hole, holing out from the rough at the 386-yard opener. . .Liam Powderly, from Cockeysville, Md., and Isaac Prine, from Vienna, W.Va., each had four birdies. Virginia, with three straight victories, has tied the series at four wins with Maryland.

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30 State News 2017 Senior open

2017 Senior open view leaderboard view photos - Reported by John Stewart

Final Round Recap Geoffrey Redgrave, head professional at the Wintergreen (Va.) Resort, saw an early lead disappear, then recovered with four back-nine birdies to squeeze out a victory in the 18th Maryland State Senior Open at the Chevy Chase Club, October 11. The first round co-leader finished with a 1-under-par 69 to complete a 36-hole total of 137.

In the process, he thwarted another title bid by Jim Estes, Olney Golf Park professional, a contender in recent years, who was two strokes ahead in the middle of the back nine, and returned a second straight 69, but fell one stroke short with 138. Brendan McGrath, Hidden Creek CC head professional, finished third with 139, followed MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | October - november 2017

31 State News 2017 Senior Open

by Burning Tree head professional Ricky Touma, who, like Estes, has made a career of challenging without success. He put up successive 70’s for 140.

day with Virginia professionals Glenn McCloskey, from Loudon Golf & CC, and Rick Schuller, from Stonehenge G&CC.

The pivotal hole was the 14th, where Redgrave holed a 30-foot putt for birdie while Estes bogeyed. The twoshot swing let the Virginian grab a share of the lead and he went ahead to stay with another “bomb,” a 35-foot birdie putt at the 16th. Further insult followed at the 17th, as Redgrave, making his first appearance in the event, retained his lead by getting up-and-down from 40 yards.

Earlier, three straight bogeys by Redgrave (Nos. 6-7-8) enabled Estes to stay in the hunt and he took a onestroke lead with a birdie at the ninth. Both birdied 10, and Redgrave added 11, before Estes responded with birds at 12-13 to go up by two.

“I did the best I could,” Estes said. That meant three backnine birdies, but it’s tough to have an answer to a streak like Redgrave’s. Their 69’s shared the low round of the

Redgrave, 54, said, “With those three bogeys, things were kind of going sideways. Then I hit it short of the green at the par-3 ninth, but got up-and-down and that gave me a boost. The first day, I hit the fairways, but today, I missed them. On the three bogeys, I drove it in the rough and then missed the greens.”

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32 State News 2017 Senior open

Chevy Chase club members earned two of the tournament’s prizes, as Carter Steuart finished low amateur with 143 (fifth overall), and Burke Hayes, the 2003 champion (the last time the club held the event), earned the Super Senior (60-over) title with 147.

Where the opening round was conducted in sunny, 85-degree weather, the second was played under an overcast that provided a day-long threat of rain, which finally materialized as mist in the final minutes of play.

First Round Recap Geoffrey Redgrave, from the Wintergreen (Va.) Resort, returned a late afternoon 68 to climb into a first-place tie with early leader Vance Welch, from Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club, in the first round of the 18th Senior Open championship of the Maryland State Golf Association at the Chevy Chase Club, October 10.

Redgrave, director of golf and head professional at Wintergreen, who started on the back nine of the 6,442yard, par-70 course, had three birdies, one bogey at the turn, then came back with a birdie at the eighth and a missed-green bogey at the ninth for 35-33. In his first appearance in the event, Redgrave, 54, cited a “fairways and greens” plan after a practice round and returned with what he called, “a solid round.”

Welch, 52, carded a 2-under-par 33-35 and finished with four birdies, two bogeys. He reached 15 greens — “They were perfect” — in regulation and two of the misses led to his bogeys.

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The current Hobbit’s Glen Match-Play champion started on the back nine and two of his best birdies came on the front side where he chipped in from behind the fifth green and at the 224-yard, par-3 ninth, where he closed with a 5-wood shot to 10 feet, then coaxed home a slick, downhill putt.

Estes, a top-5 finisher in two of the last three years, also started on the back and was rewarded for strong play on the front. He doubled 12 and birdied 16 to turn 1 over, then had four birdies, two bogeys on the other side, including finishing with birds at 8-9.

McGrath, 20-year professional at Hidden Creek CC in his first Maryland Senior Open, had three birdies — all inside 10-12 feet — and two bogeys. Birds at 17-18 got him to the turn in 1-under and he shot even-par on the front.

A more crowded leaderboard than usual listed four at 70, pros Ricky Touma, perennial contender from the Burning Tree Club, and Steve Wenpetren, of SW Golf Academy, and amateurs Carter Steuart, from the host club, and Lee Flemister, University of Maryland GC. There were 110 players who posted a score and will return for the final round, October 11.

Included in this group were 31 players, headed by amateur Ben Brundred, from Congressional CC, and pro Mark Lambert, Nansemond River (Va.) GC, with 72’s, and Burke Hayes, a Chevy Chase member, 73.

33 State News 2017 Suburban One-Day Four-Ball

2017 Suburban One-Day Four-Ball view leaderboard view photos

Sandaresan helped his side with two birdies on the front nine and Haber birdied 18 from 15 feet to provide the winning margin over playing companions Mark Boedicker and Peter Roisman, from the University of Maryland GC, who had 74. In a similar event at Hillendale CC last month, Haber and Matt Hollerbach, Crofton CC, had won low gross with 69.

The 67 by Lefavor and Clements was their second in as many of these events as they also had the number in winning at Hillendale CC. Lefavor led his side with two birdies on each nine. On the net side, Cantrill had a natural birdie at the 516-yard ninth for an eagle-3 and Moon had a natural birdie at the sixth and birdied the 12th with a stroke for an eagle-3.

The Back teams played the course at 6,226 yard and the Front teams played at 5,926 yards.

- Reported by John Stewart

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eter Haber, from Turf Valley CC, and Ramesh Sundaresan, founder and president of The Hive GC, teaming for only the second time, scored 35-38–73, and won low gross among the seven teams playing from the back tees in the Maryland State Golf Association’s final One-Day 4-Ball event at the Suburban Club in Pikesville, October 19. It was a pictureperfect day with blue sky, sun, and temperatures in the 70’s.

David Reynolds, from Northwest Golf Course, and Ron Thomas, from the University of Maryland GC, won low net with 67 from the back tees, winning on a match of cards from Kevin Crabtree, Glenn Dale GC, and Shawn Harbaugh, Lake Presidential GC. The winners had a back nine of 32, aided by Reynolds’ one natural birdie and four net birdies, to 33 for the runners-up.Tom Clements and Joe Lefavor, from the U.S. Naval Academy GC, shot 67 to earn their second low gross of the season, beating 11 other teams playing from the forward tees.

James Cantrill, from the Links at Challedon, and Jeff Moon, Piney Branch GC, in the day’s final group, returned a 64 for low net. Three teams at 65 were separated by a match of cards, with Matt Margolies and Mike Shaver, Hillendale CC, winning with a back-nine 33.

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34 State News USGA Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier

USGA Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier view leaderboard view photos - Reported by John Stewart

Results (Q) Bennett Buch-Peter Kane* (Q) Billy Peel, IV-Brendan Peel (Q) Kyle Chamberlain-Randy Sroka (1st Alt) Akshay Bhatia-Grayson Wotnosky (2nd Alt) Reilly Erhardt-Timothy Colanta

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35 State News USGA Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier

Day 1 Results Bennett Buch and Peter Knade, sophomores and teammates at the University of Maryland, combined for a 7-under-par 33-32–65, and won the medal in sectional qualifying for the U.S. Four-Ball championship at the Country Club at Woodmore, October 16. The USGA event will be held in the spring of 2018.

The 55-team field was seeking the three available places (plus two alternates), but only the top team is certain of a spot at this time. With a late afternoon finish, the four teams at 66 will return at 8 a.m., October 17, to sort out the finishing order with a sudden-death playoff.

Buch, from Sykesville and Cattail Creek CC (3) and Knade, from Easton and Talbot CC (6) had nine birdies and Buch also had two missed-green bogeys, one on each nine.

They started on the back and after Knade rolled in a pair of 20-foot birdie putts, Buch produced three birdies in the last five holes, including a chip-in at the 14th. Knade took charge of the front with four birds on putts from eight and 10 feet and two 20-footers. The last one, at the par 5 sixth, proved to be the one that clinched the medal.

Both players were familiar with the course, played at 6,834 yards to a par of 72, but a steady, daylong breeze (on a cool, early-overcast, late-sun day) provided a challenge on practically every hole. Still, it did not interfere with the players, especially Knade, on the greens. “That’s the best I’ve putted all year,” he said.

Grouped at 66 were brothers Billy IV and Brendan Peel; Timothy Colanta and Reilly Erhardt; Ryan Chamberlain and Randy Sroka, and Akshay Bhatia and Grayson Wotnosky.

Each of the Peels, from Columbia CC, had three birdies, with Billy getting his over the last five holes of the back nine to clinch their position. Colanta and Erhardt, University of Maryland juniors, also started on No. 1 and dipped three under par on each nine. Colanta, from Orlando, Fla., highlighted the round with an eagle-2 at the 375-yard 15th when he holed a pitching wedge shot from 128 yards, then gained a tie with an 18th-hole birdie. Erhardt, from Greensboro, N.C., added a birdie at the par-5 sixth.

The other two 66’s started on No. 10. Sroka birdied both par-5’s on the front and two holes on the back, while Chamberlain birdied the fifth and 18th. Bhatia and Wotnosky, high school sophomores from Wake Forest N.C., were the youngest team to qualify for match play in the US Four-Ball Championship last year, but lost a close first round match to seasoned mid-amateurs, Garrett Rank and Patrick Christovich. Earlier this year, Bhatia qualified for the US Junior Amateur championship and

captured the 42nd Junior PGA Championship in recordbreaking fashion at the Country Club of St. Albans with rounds of 69-61–130 (-14). He helped his side with an eagle-3 at the sixth, while Wotnosky lifted the pairing into the playoff with four back-nine birdies, including 17 and 18.

Four teams tied at 67 — Jay Mundy-Patrick Townes, Michael Kirby (eagled 18)-Rob Menefee (with a backnine 31), Scott Cruff-Patrick Serfass, and Brian MarforiCraig Mason (with the latter birdieing both par-5’s on the front nine).

Playoff Results Four teams returned to the Country Club at Woodmore on a cool morning to playoff for two more spots that were up for grabs at the 2018 U.S. Four-Ball championship.

Billy Peel, IV and Randy Sroka willed their respective sides through the playoff, when both players birdied the first two playoff holes to capture the qualifying spots in the championship, which the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, Fla. will host May 19-23.

The playoff began on the first hole, and Akshay Bhatia and Grayson Wotnosky were paired with the Peel brothers in the first group. Billy birdied the first playoff hole, and Bhatia-Wotnosky answered with a birdie of their own.

In the second group, Reilly Erhardt and Timothy Colanta were paired with Randy Sroka and Ryan Chamberlain.

Chamberlain missed his approach just right of the green and stubbed his chip, but recovered to save par from 15 feet. Erhardt had a long birdie putt that he ran a few feet by the hole, and Sroka made his birdie putt from 12 feet to tie the first two groups. Colanta suffered an agonizing lip-out for birdie from 10 feet, eliminating himself and Erhardt from the playoff and claiming the second alternate spot.

The first group teed off the par-4 second, and Sroka and Chamberlain waited for them to play their approach shots. Billy Peel sank another birdie putt, while Bhatia and Wotnosky settled for par and awaited their fate with the last pairing’s approach shots.

Chamberlain hit driver out of bounds on the second hole and was forced to play his provisional. He played his fourth shot to the green, and hit the the target, but was 30 feet away and on the lower tier putting up a ridge. Under pressure to hit the green, Sroka landed his approach shot 18 feet from the hole to set up a birdie opportunity. Chamberlain missed his bogey try short, and ran his bid for double bogey by the hole. But Sroka picked his partner up when he poured in his birdie putt, while Bhatia/Wotnosky watched as they were relegated to 1st alternate.

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36 State News USGA Women’s State Team Championship Day 3:

USGA Women’s State Team Championship view leaderboard view photos - Reported by John Stewart

Team Maryland had a strong finish on Day 3 at the USGA Women’s State Team Championship. The ladies finished an impressive 8th as a team. Aneka Seumanutafa shot another strong 73, Clare Connolly was 75, her low round for the tournament, and Andrea Kraus was 82. Individually Aneka finished tied for 5th out of 66 golfers that made the cut. Overall a very good showing for Maryland.

View a full article from the USGA here.

Day 2: Wednesday was a cool and rainy day at the 12th USGA Women’s State Team Championship, but that didn’t stop the Maryland ladies from posting some great rounds of golf. Aneka Seumanutafa had an outstanding second round and shot a 3 under 69 with 4 birdies.

After two rounds Aneka is sitting tied for third overall as an individual. Andrea Kraus bettered her score from Tuesday by 1 stroke to shoot 76 for the day, and Clare Connolly took 8 strokes off her first round to also shoot a 76. Team Maryland is currently sitting tied for 8th as 12 teams are still out finishing their second rounds this morning due to rain delays yesterday. Team Maryland will make the cut with their performances thus far and will advance to the final round. Round 3 tee times have not yet been posted.

Day 1: The Maryland ladies are sitting T11 after the first round at the USGA Women’s State Team Championship. Aneka Seumanutafa shot a beautiful 1 over par 73 to start the tournament, Andrea Kraus was a solid 77, and Clare Connolly finished the day at 84. Both Aneka and Andrea had 2 birdies each in the first round. The second stroke play round begins this morning with our ladies teeing off at 8:30, 8:40, and 8:50 MDT. The cut will be made after today’s round to the low 21 teams and ties.

Preview: The USGA Women’s State Team Championship is underway at The Club at Las Campanas in Sante Fe, N.M. The three day championship starts today and ends Thursday. The format is 54 holes stroke play, with a cut after the first 36 holes. The cut will be the low 21 teams and ties, plus any individual who is within five strokes of the lead. The Maryland ladies will tee off between 1:20 and 1:40 this afternoon for their first round of stroke play. Wish them luck!

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37 State News Womens Southern Golf Assoc. Sr Championship

Womens Southern Golf Assoc. Sr Championship

This year’s Senior Championship was hosted at the famed Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. on The Cascades Course.

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isa Schlesinger, a member of Norbeck Country Club and resident of Laytonsville, Maryland won the 32nd annual Women’s Southern Golf Association Senior Championship, which was held on the Cascades Course at The Homestead. Players are eligible if they are members of a member club or women’s golf organization within the fifteen southern states. Schlesinger is the first MSGA member to win the Women’s Southern Senior Championship.

News article courtesy of the Women’s Southern Golf Association Maryland’s Lisa Schlesinger overcame a two-shot deficit Thursday as she shot a 71 en route to winning the 2017 Women’s Southern Golf Association Senior Championship. Former two-time champion Carolyn Creekmore of Texas, who led heading into the final round, shot a 74 to finish runner-up.

Schlesinger’s three-day total of 224 featured rounds of 78-75-71. Creekmore posted a 225 as she shot 77-7474. Second place went to Camm Dougherty at 228 with former two-time champ Patty Moore finishing third at 230 and Susan West fourth.

Sheila Haynes of The Reunion in Madison, MS won the Championship Division 1st Flight as she finished with an outstanding score of 74 on the final day. Haynes three-day total of 235 was three shots better than flight runner-up Kim Briele with a 238. Third in this flight was Lecia Alexander at 242 with Shelley Savage fourth at 243.

Top honors in the 2nd Flight went to Becky Neal with a score of 245. Second place went to Cindy Gilkeson at 253, third was Meghan Christensen at 255 and Fran Hensley fourth at 256.

Jo Ann Sluder came from behind to win the 3rd flight with a 245 with Dianne Yelovich second at 246, Kim Clark third at 255 with Colleen Robertson fourth at 257.

In the 4th Flight Liza Robinson claimed the top spot with a total of 269 with Suzzette Kirchner secibd, Susan Stevens third and Katherine DeVore fourth.

Brenda McJunkin held on to her lead the final day to capture the top spot in the 5th Flight with a total of 289.

Second went to Delores Hammer with Lyn Jones third and Carol Gouty fourth.

The 2018 WSGA Senior Championship will be contested next year in October at The Reunion in Madison, Mississippi. The next WSGA event will be the Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships which will be held June 4-8, 2018 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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40 MSGA Becoming an MSGA Volunteer

Becoming an MSGA Volunteer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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46 state news MSGA Winner’s circle

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

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

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

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

This is a new program which began in 2015.

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

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

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

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