From the Executive Director’s Desk
by Ed Gowan
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AZ GOLF Insider Digital Edition EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS PRESIDENT...................................... Bill Burgesser VICE PRESIDENT........................ Bob McNichols VICE PRESIDENT ............................... Tim Brown SECRETARY................................... Michelle Cross TREASURER..................................... Tim Hulscher GENERAL COUNSEL.......................... Greg Mast EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jackie Bertsch, Vera Ciancola, Barbara Fitzgerald, Ed Gowan, Mark Jeffrey, Jerry Huff, Mike Kane, Leslie Kramer, Ann Martin, Scott McNevin, John Souza
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his is our second edition of the Az Golf Insider digital version. The intent is to fill the communication gaps between printed versions (first NEW version should arrive in your mailbox in mid-November).
are email provisions going into effect to protect young golfers and require all golfers to be identifiable. This is all to secure and verify the accuracy of scores returned while protecting your information.
In this edition, you’ll find that Ted Purdy, along with his PGA Tour devotion to charitable efforts, devised one for himself creating a food bank for those in need. It’s a truly remarkable story about one of Arizona’s local heroes.
AGA has also created an ‘Under-30’ club for young people who won’t or can’t join a regular club, so that an AGA handicap and our golfer benefits and open events are available to all.
Celebrate with us the 50th Anniversary of the Silver Belle, an amateur ladies championship whose alumnae include many significant names in women’s golf. There aren’t many long-standing women’s championships, and this one deserves attention. The World Handicap System has been in place now for ten months, and the final aspects are now being implemented. In addition to the rest of the world joining in this Fall, there
In past years, the Marilynn Smith Pro-Am raised over $100,000 for youth scholarships. This annual event was not held in 2020, but will return for 2021. Look for an announcement and event that will raise the focus on women’s golf for Arizona. Don’t forget to reserve your space for the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews in July of 2022. AGA is offering a deeply discounted option to take part in the Celebration including plenty of golf!
AGA STAFF Ed Gowan, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Alexa Cerra, Le Ann Finger, Tim Eberlein, Brianna Gianiorio, Sharon Goldstone, Erin Groeneveld, Vivian Kelley, Mike Mason, Derek McKenzie, Chris Montgomery, Robyn Noll, Cullen Perron, Kylie Shoemake, Alex Tsakiris, Susan Woods PARTNERSHIP CONTACT Chris Montgomery.................... (602) 872-7011 NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONTACT Brian Foster................................. (602) 909-7799 THE AZGOLF INSIDER STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF....................... David Bataller AGA EDITOR.......................................... Anj Brown CONTRIBUTORS David Bataller, Anj Brown, Ed Gowan, Derek McKenzie, Jim Nugent
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