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ON THE COVER • AUGUST 2011: According to Golf Digest the Bellingham Mount Baker region has more public golf courses than in any area in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Lofty stats indeed. We’ve profiled and highlighted many of the Northwest’s major golfing hubs such as Central Oregon, Spokane, Portland, and Southern Oregon, so why not Bellingham’s Whatcom County? Just a short 80 mile drive North of Seattle, the Whatcom County golf region is the ideal golf getaway experience offering golfers 14 golf courses that run the gamut. From Scottish links-style courses such as North Bellingham and Loomis Trails Country Club, which has the second highest slope rating in the state with water in play on every hole, to the densely treed Lake Padden Golf Course, one of the highest rated “munis” in the Pacific Northwest. Great accessibility, tee time availability, and more golfing options for your hard earned golfing dollars, what’s not to love about Whatcom County Golf? For more information, please see pages 2 and 8 or visit www.bellingham.org for a FREE Visitors Guide. –Cameron Healey, Publisher/Editor *Cover image: “Homestead Golf & Country Club Hole#18”
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BELLINGHAM’S WHATCOM COUNTY YOUR NEXT GOLF GETAWAY
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IS GOLF A COMPETITION BETWEEN PLAYER AND TEACHER VS. COURSE DESIGNER?
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WOMEN’S GOLF FASHION FOR PLUSSIZE PLAYERS
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THE GIFT OF GOLF ENHANCES SPOKANE JUNIOR GOLF
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ARE YOU PREPARING FOR SUCCESS?
GOLFING THE HIGH SIERRAS!
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SUNGLASSES: PROTECTION AND STYLE ON THE LINKS
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LOOPING ON THE LPGA TOUR OFFERS HIGHS AND LOWS
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The Boeing Classic: Northwest’s Perennial Favorite Returns to TPC Snoqualmie by CAMERON HEALEY
If watching Darren Clarke, “the peoples champion” hoist the Claret Jug at Royal St. Georges last month wasn’t thrilling enough, I had the good fortune of watching the very talented Jordan Spieth, 17, of Dallas, Texas win the 2011 U.S Junior Amateur at the par-72, 7,111-yard Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club. Speith earned a 6-and-5 victory over Chelso Barrett, 16, of Keene, N.H and
Another regular Northwest fixture which draws the region’s best professional golfers was The 24th Annual Rosauers Open held at the Lilac City’s Indian Canyon GC in mid-July. This event was won by previous winner and Manito Golf &
entered the record books by becoming erina Li of Kent, Wash. also claimed her just the second golfer in the 64-year first AJGA victory with a 5-under-par history of the total of 211. The AJGA Junior championwas a 54-hole stroke ship to claim play event conducted more than one title. He also won in 2 0 0 9 . Ti ger Woods won three consecutive Junior Amateur titles from 1991 to 1993. No doubt we’ll see Speith’s name gracing leader boards by the American Junior for many Golf Association at years to Jordan Spieth Centennial Golf Club come. Staying in Medford, Ore. The tourwith the juniors, Skyler Finnell of Carmel, Calif. shot a nament field featured 107 boys and 33 2-under-par 70 to win his first American girls from twelve states and six countries. Junior Golf Association victory. Cath- Congratulations to all.
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Bellingham’s Whatcom County Your Next Golf Getaway With more public courses per capita than any other region in Washington, Oregon or Idaho, the Bellingham – Mt. Baker area offers a diversity of golf options that have earned glowing accolades and earns a consistent rating as one of the “Best Small Golf Cities” in the nation. Located just 80 miles north of Seattle, Whatcom County’s golf experience provides an uncrowded, cost-effective getaway for multi-course play—often with seasonal discounts, lodging packages and twilight tee times. Want to play a quick nine holes? Raspberry Ridge Golf Course boasts great drainage for year-round play. Prefer more water? Loomis Trail Golf & Country Club has the second highest slope rating in the state with water on every hole. Too much water? Shuksan Golf Club scales it back a bit – with water on only 17 of its holes. Like to bird-watch between holes? Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club was one of the first 10 courses in the nation to earn certification in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program—and to maintain it for 20 years! Looking for an international golf experience? Point Roberts Golf & Country Club was ranked by Golf Digest Best Places to Play list for 2008/2009. (Point Roberts is a tiny peninsula of land in Washington State marooned by arbitrary border delineation. A round trip involves 4 border crossings in and out of WA/BC. Bring your passport or enhanced WA drivers license—it’s worth it!) The 189 holes all vying for your attention throughout Whatcom County range from low-key to world class to one of a kind— including Homestead’s signature 18th hole: the only par 5 to an island green in the Northwest. Grab your clubs—there’s a tee-time waiting for you in Whatcom County! RESOURCES: Dakota Creek Golf Course www.dakotacreekgolf.com Well-maintained and includes 18 challenging holes – can be underestimated by its relaxed atmosphere and low rates. Grandview Golf Course www.golfatgrandview.com An easily walkable and casual but surprisingly challenging 18 hole course. Homestead Golf & Country Club www.homesteadgolfclub.com 18-hole flat course in Lynden, features an abundance of water, including their floating green on the 18th hole.
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Lake Padden Golf Course www.lakepaddengolf.com 18-hole densely treed course with a hilly back nine, Lake Padden has been recognized as one of the finest municipal courses in the Pacific Northwest. North Bellingham Golf Course www.northbellinghamgolf.com 118-hole Scottish-style links course with water on 8 holes and strategic sand bunkering throughout. Watch out for the prevailing winds to test your skills. Point Roberts Golf & Country Club www.pointrobertsgolfcourse.com 18-holes designed by Graham Cooke, the course features 6,868 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par 72. NOTE: Must have proper documentation for U.S/B.C border crossings! Raspberry Ridge Golf Course www.raspberryridgegc.com Nine-hole, par 34 course with spectacular views of Mt. Baker features large greens and open fairways. Weekday rates start $14.50 9 holes and 18 holes $21.00. Seniors shave off a few additional dollars. Semiahmoo Resort-Golf-Spa www.semiahmoo.com This destination resort offers public golfing on two 18-hole courses alternating odd/even days. Loomis Trail Golf & Country Club (even days) is an elite Graham Cooke designed course ranked in the nation’s “Top 100”. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club (odd days) is an Arnold Palmer design cconsistently ranked as one of the best in the Northwest. Shuksan Golf Club www.shuksangolf.com An open modified links 18-hole course A with significant elevation changes and a notable water effect which comes into play on 17 holes. S Sudden Valley Golf and Country Club www.suddenvalleygolfclub.com Is an extremely scenic 18-hole championship golf course bordering the shores of Lake Whatcom featuring meadows, lakes, creeks, trees 47 bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes. For more information on golfing in B Bellingham’ s Whatcom County, please v visit Bellingham Whatcom County T Tourism –www.bellingham.org. AUGUST 2011
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Is Golf a Competition Between Player and Teacher vs. Course Designer? By BOB DUNCAN
Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open on a very long layout, over 7500 yards at 16 under par. The USGA is telling golfers to play shorter tees to enjoy golf more. Equipment manufacturers and teaching professionals are claiming the game is easier with better clubs, longer golf balls and a better swing.
And, course designers are coming up with ever more challenging – some even say diabolical – layouts. So is the competition in golf only between the player and the course, or do the designer and teaching pro enter in as well? And who’s winning? “Is there a battle between the designer and the player and teacher? I don’t think so,” said course designer and Scotsman David McLay Kidd. “What is frustrating is that the average player is using little if any course management – while his abilities are quite good enough to get a ball competently around a golf course.” Kidd’s authentic Scottish brogue and background provide an endearing and credible flavor to his philosophy. “My biggest bug bear is that the USGA is giving public announcements asking players to move up to shorter tee boxes, but then they turn back to watch Rory hit one 360 yards,” Kidd said.“They really need to deal with the golf ball in the professional game.” There’s no question Kidd’s course layouts are popular and can be difficult, yet
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David McLay Kidd. he prides himself on their playability. “The 18 handicap player in the U.K. knows he’s an 18 and knows what he can do, while the 18 in the U.S. learns to ‘bomb and gouge’ with a driver and a wedge,” Kidd said. “At Tetherow and Bandon Dunes you need to put the driver and wedge away in many cases. Sometimes the play from 90 yards might be a halfswing 7-iron.” Getting creative and thoughtful is what it’s all about for Kidd, and Tetherow in Bend, OR, and Bandon Dunes in Bandon, OR are prime examples of his work. Each layout offers openings in the front of many greens for lower trajectories to hit and run up, which means that 18 handicap player doesn’t need to change his game all that much to play. “Coaches often teach the ‘bomb and gouge’ because that’s most often what they see on the PGA Tour,” Kidd said. “Of course my perspective could be unfair because I’m a designer. But what many courses have become is a driving range with 18 more driving ranges attached.” Nick Schaan, one of Kidd’s design associates said “Course design is somewhat reverting. We’re revisiting designs like Carnoustie in Scotland, which is really hard for the low handicapper but still isn’t that difficult for that 18 handicapper. The low handicap will generally take far more risk and pay the price. For the low handicapper to make birdies, it just isn’t easy at all.” Kidd’s and Schaan’s perspectives are admittedly from a designer’s point of view. “I’m hoping the non-thinking player’s mindset is rare. Being creative doesn’t
mean hitting a high-drawing 3-iron or making it harder. The execution of many more creative shots really is simpler than executing a full swing,” Kidd said. “I want players to think.” As a teacher and coach at a Kidddesigned course, his philosophy is evident to me every day. The performance players receive on the range and in swing-modeling lessons is just the beginning of their performance. Because of the slopes and grass conditions they face on the course, they cannot possibly maintain that model range performance all the way around. The teaching professional’s job is to help them evaluate the shots they face and learn what they can and can’t do. Sometimes the answer is not to try to get the ball as close as they possibly can, but to get it in position to have an angle for the next shot. As another associate of Kidd’s, Tom Larkin, put it, “I’m a 15 handicap. As I played Tetherow I’ve learned to take the wedge out of my hands because of the tight lies, and it’s made me a better player.” Golf has not become harder for the average player. It’s just that expectations have well exceeded abilities, thanks to the bomb and gouge mentality. Sure, the flop shot has a huge razzle dazzle appeal. But the bump and run has the predictability and safety. If you’ve left yourself in a position in which you need to hit a flop shot, you’re in the wrong position. At Tetherow, the 10th hole is a very short par four – 316 yards from the back tee – that’s some of the longest players can reach. But, if the pin is on the left side and you’re 40 - 60 yards out it’s a very difficult continued on page 27
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Golfing The High Sierras! By CAMERON HEALEY When I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days golfing in the California and Nevada High Sierras, the very idea of playing golf on a number of Northern California’s most scenic golf courses combined with the prospect of unfiltered sunshine and warm temperatures was an opportunity too good to pass up. The Northern California and High Sierra Nevada region is a legitimate golf destination that whets the golfing appetite with over 50 golf courses located within an hour or so drive from Reno to choose from. If experiencing a mixture of mountain, alpine and high desert canyon golf is your thing then the Lake Tahoe/ Reno region will not disappoint, including reasonable green fees ranging from $40 up to $240 for some of the premier resort courses such as Edgewood Tahoe. With incredible golfing options in the Reno, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Graeagle and Carson region, I dusted off my golf travel bag and headed to Reno “The Biggest Little City in the World” to rendezvous with a rental car that would serve as my chariot for the better part of the week. My first destination was the charming mountain town of Truckee, Calif. A
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5980 feet elevation and a short 40 mile westward drive from Reno. Accommodations are plentiful in Truckee including The Cedar House Sport Hotel, a boutique hotel that was built using sustainable materials. The complimentary cooked breakfast in the hotel’s Stella restaurant is not to be missed and you can’t argue over the price. If you have the time, you could easily spend a week and play any or all of Truckee’s nine area golf courses; however, I eagerly awaited my chance to play Old Greenwood, a 7500 yard Jack Nicklaus signature course, rated as one of the “10 Best New Public Access Courses” in the country by Golf Magazine and regarded as one of Truckee’s best. You can play at Old Greenwood all the way up to mid-October. The only impedi-
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Sunglasses: Protection and Style on the Links By KELLY LECLAIRE Even though it probably won’t shave any strokes off your scorecard, quality sunglasses are an important part of the gear in your golf bag, but how do you choose the right pair for you and your game? This month Golf Today Northwest takes a look at several styles and brands of ultra-functional sunglasses and breaks down all the significant points to consider when purchasing your next pair of golf shades. UV PROTECTION Most medical professionals will tell you –in fact they will insist upon it–that you should only buy sunglasses offering 100 percent UV protection. But what exactly does that mean? The letters UV stand for ultra-violet light, which is the frequency of light that damages your skin and what you are trying to keep out of your eyes. Ultra-violet is broken down into three distinct types: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is generally ignored because our Earth’s atmosphere absorbs most all of it coming from the sun. There is evidence, however, that ozone depletion is now allowing more and more UVC through and brief exposure can cause sunburn of the skin and eyes.
Any good pair of sunglass will have all three types of UV protection built in. If you’re concerned, ask a retail sales representative or check the company’s website. Occasionally you will find companies that advertise their lenses as having “UV 400” filters. This is a very fancy and grand way of saying that the sunglasses are 100 percent UVA and UVB. If you see this label, know that you are covered, but don’t let the hyperbole fool you into thinking they are somehow more protective because of the large number. POLARIZED Many golfers are familiar with this type of lens but here is a quick overview if you are unsure. Polarized shades are made to block out light that reflects off certain surfaces – especially flat, highly reflective surfaces like water hazards and the white sand of most bunkers. A normal, nonpolarized sunglass allows light to enter the lens from any direction causing haze, but a polarized lens will deflect any light that hits a surface and bounces upward towards the eye. In doing so, virtually all glares are eliminated, giving the wearer an ultra-clear, soothing field of vision. Polarized lenses do not give extra eye
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protection as many people assume (only UV filters protect the eyes from damage), but it does offer certain advantages and a level of comfort. For all their benefits, however, polarized sunglasses do have a few drawbacks that may need to be considered before you buy. First, polarized shades can reduce the visibility of some liquid crystal (LCD) displays used in newer car or boat gauges, GPS and ATM screens as well as cell phone covers. Second, some wearers – only a few – have reported a “3D effect” to their vision when wearing this kind of sunglass which can cause some distortion when trying to read greens and line up puts. If possible, be sure to try on sunglasses outside and not just inside the store when you are considering a purchase. HEV LENSES New research suggests that a portion of the sun’s rays, called High-Energy Visible (HEV) Radiation, or “blue-light,” may increase your long-term risk of contracting macular degeneration. Macular degeneration occurs when the macula (the sensory membrane lining the back of the eye and responsible for sharp, clear vision) begins to deteriorate. Currently this eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among Americans, 65 and older, and while this research has not been proven conclusive, it may be wise to make sure your next pair
tion to next – something we get a lot of. HEV sunglasses are also great early in the morning when the sun is low in the sky and a dark lens would be prohibitive. TOP RECOMMENDATIONS All right, so now that we’ve got all that technical jargon out of the way, let’s get down to business. Here are several brands and models of high quality sunglasses that are guaranteed to treat you and your eyes right out on the course. SUNCLOUD For anyone who has felt the walletsqueezing effects of recent economic conditions around the Northwest, you may be looking for a trusted name brand that is slightly less expensive (without sacrificing quality) to take with you on your next weekend golf trip. Well, look no further. Each high-grade Suncloud model sells for around $50 and has every feature and high-end attribute you could ask for in a performance pair of sunglasses. The Zephyr, our personal favorite among the men’s styles, has strikingly clear, optical quality polarized lenses made of impact and shatter resistant polycarbonate as well as supple and soft Grilamid TR90 frames housing rubberized nose and temple features for excellent fit and durability. The Zephyr is available in several lens tints including the well-known Suncloud rose that is perfect whether you’re in the clouds or blazingg sunshine. Each pair comes with a lifetime warranty against defects. To see all of the styles in the Suncloud line,
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off sunglasses has a blue-light filter – usually referred to as “blue-blocks.” Blue-blocks generally have amber, rose or light brown tinted lenses that increase color contrast and let in more visible light, giving wearers a sharper view of certain colors such as green and blue. This generally makes reading the grain and undulations of putting surfaces far easier. Many Northwest area golfers prefer this type of lens when playing as these sunglasses allow you to wear them in all weather conditions and seem to be especially good on days were the weather is changing frequently from one condi-
please visit www.suncloudoptics.com SMITH OPTICS The PARALLEL D-MAX from Smith Optics brings the ultimate visual experience to the most discerning eyewear customer. First and foremost these shades are a commitment to optics and the workmanship is second to none. When you try them on, you’ll find each pair packed with every high end feature you could ask for including: ultra-lightweight, polarized glass lenses with superior visual clarcontinued on page 19
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Looping on the LPGA Tour Offers Highs and Lows by HOLLY DANKS Chasing the little white ball inside the ropes is as unpredictable as a shot off the rocks, but LPGA Tour caddies say the rewards are worth all the bad bounces. “Every day is a new day,” Sydney Hagen said, who carries the bag for LPGA veteran and teaching pro Jean Bartholomew. “There’s always the potential to be out there for a great round.”
“I fell on my head off the back of a turnip truck,” he says with a laugh to explain why he has continued to caddy all these years. The number of LPGA tournaments is dwindling and jobs are harder to come by. More and more in this struggling economy, pros are using family and friends as caddies. But with all sincerity, Powell, 44, who actually lives about 30 minutes north of
Portland in Camas, Wash. tells of “finding peace and happiness on the golf course.” He was just shy of getting a degree in electrical engineering but had to drop out of college in order to care for his ailing parents. “I found my solstice,” Powell said. “The juice you feel inside the ropes is so special. At this level, in this environment, you can’t beat it.” Back in the day, Powell caddied for
LPGA legend and Hall of Famer JoAnne Carner. He currently works for Portland golfer Allison Hanna, who began this season ranked 106th on the money list. With Powell on her bag, Hanna missed two cuts and withdrew from the Wegmans LPGA Championship in Rochester, N.Y., with a neck injury. “The low points are low, but the highs can happen overnight,” he said. “You can have a bad continued on page 24
Sydney Hagen (left) caddies for longtime golf pro Jean Bartholomew Hagen, who lives in Portland, Ore., was laid off her consulting job at the end of last summer. So when the tour started up this year, she jumped at the chance to get out of the office, trade her high-heels for sneakers and follow the sun. She’s so far worked seven events this year and two last year, racking up about 30,000 frequentflyer miles. But like most of the caddies working at a professional golf tour, Hagen has no delusions about making a living looping. Caddies who work for the top-money leaders typically get up to 10 percent of the winnings, while the vast majority of caddies work out deals with their golfers for $1,000 to $2,000 a week. Caddies pay their own travel expenses and spend half their lives looking for the cheapest deals, crisscrossing the world in airplanes or driving between events, and living in hotels or even their cars. “I wouldn’t want to do it for a lifetime,” Hagen said. “But it’s just awesome to be out there to watch the level of competition and to watch the mindset.” For the past 14 years, John Powell, an LPGA caddy known by everyone on tour simply as “Portland John,” has felt that same special spark the golf talent generates. AUGUST 2011
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that you prepare for unpredictable weather conditions and early June is no exception. Pack your thermals just for good measure. If the weather does end up putting a dampener on your round, The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood led by Director of Instruction and Top 100 golf teacher Keith Lyford will do wonders for your game and confidence. A round at Old Greenwood during high season ( June-Sept) will put you back around $140; however, NCGA members can play twilight for $60 and general public just a few dollars more. Other top notch area golfing options include Old Greenwood’s sister course The Grays Crossing, a Peter Jacobsen/Jim Hardy design that is earmarked by a fun but challenging course carved around the North Lake Tahoe mountains complete with imposing towering pines and sage, only too willing to pass judgment on an errant shot. Yes, 36 holes of world class mountain resort golf await. Also, not to be missed is Coyote Moon, a Brad Bell-design, which opened in 2000 and offers over 7000 yards of mountain golf with no homes on the course (no need to worry about broken windows here), although sightings of coyotes and bucks are a regular occurrence. A notable hole is hole 13, a 227 yard (tips) par 3 that
offers a downhill 200 feet elevation change demanding the right club selection to ensure a good score. Regular green fees are $149 until 1 p.m. and $120 midday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Twilight rate is $95. Fees include a practice station, practice balls and a golf cart. If you have a few hours to burn (as I did), make sure you spend a little time in downtown Truckee to walk the historical main street, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many eclectic restaurants. One of my favorites was the classic Jax Truckee Diner, a circa-1940s classic American diner whose philosophy is honest food served in a friendly atmosphere. Watch out for the mouthwatering Jax Original
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Philly Cheesesteak for around $11. Swinging the sticks was still the end game; so after a short drive North to Graeagle (pronounced “gray” “eagle”) an old mill town, I checked into The Lodge at Whitehawk, an intimate collection of 14 private rustic and themed moun-
tain cabins with incredible views of the Mohawk Valley. The cabins have names such as “Thoroughbred” and “Buckskin,” and are located a stone’s throw from the welcoming and warm Lodge at Whitehawk Inn & Restaurant. The Lodge is continued on page 25
Visit Nakoma Golf Resort and Stay for a Lifetime… With the dramatic Sierra Buttes as the stunning backdrop and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architectural design at every turn, the Nakoma Golf Resort in Plumas County, Calif. is a classic beauty in every respect. Frank Lloyd Wright believed that form and function should merge and Nakoma’s clubhouse with its restaurant, bar and golf shop speaks beautifully to this design philosophy. The message further resonates in the resort’s luxurious Villas, which can be rented for a peaceful overnight getaway or a purchased through an attractive fractional ownership plan. Home of the Dragon The Dragon golf course is a true mountain course with stunning views from every tee box. The Robin Nelson designed, 18-hole, Par-72 championship course has been transformed to appeal to a broader range of golfers. Bunkers have been removed and reshaped, fairways have been widened and greens re-created, all while maintaining the course’s dramatic views and striking scenery. Under new ownership, the Dragon has been tamed.
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The Villas at Nakoma With packages starting at just $31,800 for two fixed and two floating weeks per year, the luxurious Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Villas at Nakoma are available in deluxe studios, two-story onebedroom and single-story two-bedroom resort homes, each featuring a central stone fireplace and private patio hot tub. Seller financing is available. Located on County Road A-15 between Portola and Graeagle the Nakoma Golf Resort is just two and a half hours from Sacramento and one hour from Reno. Nakoma Golf Resort and The Dragon (877) 462-5662 www.NakomaGolfResort.com 348 Bear Run, Clio, CA 96106 Villas at Nakoma (888) 624-2480 www.VillasAtNakoma.com 3887 Portola McLears Rd, Clio, CA 96106 Schomac Development Inc. CA License #01209019
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ity; scratch resistant and anti-reflective hydroleophobic (oil hating) coatings that repel water and actively resist fingerprints and grease; a nearly indestructible frame with soft and supple temple and nose pads that actually increase their grip when wet. Add to that the ability to add Smith’s copper tinted, super clear ignitor lens that is perfect on the course, and you have a pair of golf sunglasses to truly covet. An exceptionally crafted unisex sunglass, the CHEIF boasts a supple and extra strong frame with gorgeous curves and stylized logo work. The rosy, ignitor polarized lens is made of the most scratch resistant optical glass lens on the market today and wraps perfectly around your eyes for outstanding coverage and
fingerprints and grease. The finer points include anti-corrosive stainless steel hinges for added comfort and non-slip, rubberized nose pads for a snug, no slip grip. Three lens tints are offered: neutral gray, bronze and the patented and unmatched, Maui rose. Don’t be afraid to put these frames to the test as they are made from the most flexible, strongest plastic on the market. The classic HO’OKIPA (a Hawaiian word for hospitality) unisex style now comes with a built- in reading bi-focal that many Boomers love when the scorecard goes fuzzy between holes. Each pair comes equipped with polarized lenses that actually boost color intensity surrounded by ultra-high quality, lightweight Grilamid TR-90 90 frames with a high-gloss finish. Like all Maui Jim styles, styl
own fault), they will replace your glasses for the price of shipping and handling for life. WOW! Combine that with the budget friendly price tag of around $40 and you’ve got yourself one heck of a deal. For the men, the Bendetti , SWING BLADE boasts super-light frames made of memory plastic that you practically have to beat with a sledgehammer to crack. The polarized, HEV blocking lenses are made from scratch resistant tri-acetate and besides being ultra-clear and totally soothing, make reading greens a snap. A smaller size for ladies, the LOFT
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maximum protection. Each pair gives ves 100 percent UVA/B protection otection and comes with anti-fingerprint coatings as well as water ter shedding nose pads pads. Smith’s customer service is exceptional and they stand behind their products, offering a lifetime guarantee on all sunglasses. See their website for details. www.smithoptics.com
the HO’OKIPA comes with a custom case and cleaning cloth. Interested in other classic styles? Log on to www. mauijim.com.
MAUI JIM SANDY BEACH, a beautiful unisex style by Hawaiian favorite, Maui Jim, is perfect for both men and women wanting outstanding eye protection coupled with superior non-slip fit for sports and an active lifestyle. Fitted with paper thin, polarized lenses, each pair is coated with waterproof and oleophobic treatments (that’s a gnarly Greek word for oil resistant) which shed water and repel
BENDETTI OPTICS A small, Portland based company has begun manufacturing sunglasses designed exclusively for Oregon and Washington’s weather conditions. Bendetti Optics has two golf specific styles that are perfect for the ever changing and always fickle skies of the Pacific Northwest. Best of all, Bendetti stands behind their shades: If you break, scratch or damage your glasses in any way (even if it’s your
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is the lightest weight sunglasses you’ll ever oown. Made of airy Grilamid TR-9, you can G literally bend the arms in liter half an and they will not break. The soothing soothin copper lenses are polarized and blo block out all blue-light making this a great choice for those of you teeing off from the red markers. You can see more Bendetti styles at www. bendettioptics.com. Kelly LaClaire was raised in the mountains of Northwest Montana and relocated to the Portland area in 1986. To help put himself through college at Pacific University, where he majored in English and creative writing, he headed the caddy program at Portland Golf Club. Today, he is a small business owner and a part time freelance writer who someday hopes to play 18 holes without endangering other golfers or small animals. He can be reached at ktlaclaire@comcast.net.
Name Brand vs. Generic What’s The Story? Are high-priced sunglasses really better than inexpensive, generic sunglasses? Well, yes . . . and no. As far as overall eye-protection is concerned, it does not matter whether you paid $5 or $500 as long as it both blocks out 100 percent of ultra-violet light. In fact, many generic sunglasses can be purchased that are not only fully UV protected but also fully polarized and offer very clear, optical quality lenses. The major difference comes in materials and craftsmanship. The best name brand sunglasses – like the ones detailed in this article – use only the highest quality glass and plastics available for their lenses ensuring superior optics and unbeatable scratch resistance. They e also use premium grade metals and pplastics for the frames, hinges and screws giving maximum comfort and durability. Moreover, each of the shades outlined here come with a lifetime warranty and repair/ replacement program you won’t find with most inexpensive generics or smaller, lesser known brands.
Darker Is Better A Common Misconception Some people try to find the darkest sunglasses they can in the misguided belief that it gives better eye protection. This is not true. Ultra-violet light is invisible to the human eye and, while it may give you one heck of a sun burn, it cannot be seen. If your eyewear has a good UV coating, lenses with no tinting at all (like the ones on regular eyeglasses) are just as safe as those with pitch black lenses. In fact, some scientists have concluded that very dark sunglasses make the pupils of your eyes open wider than usual, allowing more harmful UV into your eyes. The darkness of the lens only keeps you from squinting but does not itself offer any eye protection. If your eyes are super sensitive, use sunglasses that has both polarized and blue-light filters added or try different tints (gray, green, amber, rose, etc.) as some colors are more soothing to certain eyes than others.
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36 holes – $99 per person
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36 hole Stay & Play – $149 per person
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Valid through August 2011, Sunday–Thursday only, no holidays. Free Moscow-Pullman airport shuttle available.
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Play 1 to 5 Courses Palouse Ridge Golf Club (at Washington State University) Circling Raven Golf Club (at the Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho) Lewiston Golf & Country Club (in Lewiston, Idaho ) The University of Idaho (Adjacent to hotel) Packages Quail Ridge Golf Club ( in Clarkston, WA) starting
at $166 All packages include:
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double occupancy) - One Night’s Accommodations for Two* - 18 Holes of Golf for Two with Range Balls * 3, 4 & 5 Course packages include - Golf Cart for Two additional night’s accommodations, drink tickets & breakfasts. - Full Breakfast for Two - Two drink tickets (1 per person over 21)
Visit us at www.uinnmoscow.com/golf-packages.htm for complete golf package listings.
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Women’s Golf Fashion For Plus-Size Players by ELIZABETH NOBLITT It’s challenging to find women’s golf boutique in 2009 and quickly saw that fashion that fits your style, is comfortable, and adheres to golf courses’ dress codes. If you are plus-sized, the task is even more daunting. I’ve found three companies that work to make sure that larger ladies look and feel their best on the links. NANCY LOPEZ GOLF Founded by women’s golfing icon Nancy Lopez, the label added a plussized line, the Lopez Plus Collection this spring. Nancy herself has always been open about her struggles with extra pounds and decided that as other brands left this target market, it would be a great opportunity for Nancy Lopez Golf. The company did lots of market research and sought help from other LPGA players to ensure the line was functional for players as well as flattering. Lopez’s Plus Collection includes tops in sizes 1X – 3X and one short and one skort up to size 22. The line also has a sweater and a few pieces of outerwear. NancyLopezGolf.com PINKS AND GREENS Allison Dorst started Pinks and Greens, an online women’s golf apparel continued from page 6
Tim Feenstra. Other notable results include Pro Golf Discount’s Ryan Benzel and Chris Griffin who tied for 15th and Portland GolfTEC’s Ben Weyland tied for 10th place. Finally, our neighbors to the north in Vancouver B.C. hosted one of the strongest fields in 10 years as the world’s elite (minus McIlroy) competed for the RBC Canadian Open at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver. Sean O’Hair battled to win his fourth major in a one hole playoff with Kris Blanks; however, Abbotsford native and home town favorite Adam Hadwin earned low Canadian honors scratching out a fourth place finish tied with Aussie Geoff Ogilvy. So what can we look forward to in August? The PGA Champions Tour returns to TPC Snoqualmie in Aug. 26-28 where fans will have the opportunity to watch Bernhard Langer defend his 2010 Boeing Classic title. The legendary German had a career year in 2010; however, Langer has struggled this season to overcome a nagging thumb injury, which might prove the greater challenge. Also, look for newcomer Kenny Perry to join the fray this year.
for larger ladies include EP Pro and the Northwest’s own Cutter & Buck. EP Pro has sizes up to 1X in tops and 20-22 in bottoms, while Cutter & Buck has one polo up to size 4X. Because Allison’s site offers clothing from several vendors, she offers a wide selection of bottoms and outerwear (only up to 1X) and makes it easy to shop by offering filters for size, color, and style. Newcomers to the site also get 10% off their first purchase with promo code “10Off.” PinksandGreens. com
Elizabeth Noblitt is the founder of ShiShiPutter.com, a women’s online golf magazine that features the best in golf fashion, equipment and travel. She can be reached at elizabeth@shishiputter.com or visit www.shishiputter.com for more information.
larger women weren’t being catered to from the clothing labels. So Alison decided to feature plus-sized clothing and has even worked with some manufacturers to create larger options. A few of her favorite brands that care
The Boeing Classic will also host its first Military Appreciation Day on Championship Sunday, Aug. 28. Military and their families will receive free admission into the tournament and will be hosted in a hospitality tent. For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.BoeingClassic.com or purchase tickets at the Boeing Classic admissions gate during tournament week Aug. 22-28, 2011. LPGA’s Safeway Classic & “Peter’s Party”! Japan’s Ai Miyazato and the world’s
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JUNONIA Junonia was created by Anne Kelly of Minnesota who was inspired by the lack of plus-sized active wear in the market. “Fit and movement are paramount to me,” says Anne. The shorts and skirts are double-ply to ensure durability and ease in movement. They also use thicker fabrics to ensure that items don’t cling and make noise when you walk. While Junonia’s clothes aren’t necessarily glamorous, they are available in sizes up to 6X, feature wicking and UV-protecting materials, and are very affordable. Anne is so sure that you’ll love her line, there is a 100% money-back guarantee and her personal email is on the website’s home page. Junonia.com Images courtesy of Nancy Lopez Golf, Pinks and Greens, and Junonia.
best women golfers return to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club Aug. 15-21 to compete for the $1.5 million purse. The premium tournament will also serve as a final opportunity for players to earn a playing spot to contest the Solheim Cup to be held in Ireland Sept. 23-25. The Rose City is also hosting The Umpqua Bank Challenge, a three-day exhibition-style golf tournament set for Aug. 28-30 at Portland Golf Club hosted by PGA TOUR professional and Portland-native Peter Jacobsen. The Umpqua Bank Challenge will
include The Regence Pro-am on Sunday and the main field competition on Monday and Tuesday, where twelve PGA TOUR professionals will pair into six two-person teams and play for a purse with proceeds benefiting The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation-Oregon. This is your chance to get close and personal with the likes of Arnold Palmer, Bernhard Langer and Fuzzy Zoeller, just to name a few. For more information, please visit www.umpquabankchallenge. com. During the final week of August and into Labor Day, if you want to experience three days and 54-holes of net, stroke play championship-caliber golf, The 15th Annual Golf World Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, held in Bend and hosted by the Central Oregon Visitors Association, should be the ticket. For more information, please visit www.pacamgolf.com.
My tweet of the Month! @Y_E_Yang YE Yang “Next tournament is Bridgestone. I learned that I don’t really like the combo of Links and foul weather. Nor does my game.”
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Rope Rider Set to Open at Suncadia As one of only a small number of new courses opening in the country in 2011, Suncadia is excited to host a grand opening celebration of its third golf course, Rope Rider, on Friday, August 26, 2011. The new course, located 90 minutes east of Seattle at the year round mountain resort, will challenge experienced golfers with more than 7,300 yards from the back tees and accommodate family golf with youth tees on every hole and shorter three and six-hole loops. Built along the site of historic Roslyn Mines No. 9, No. 10 and Tipple Hill, the Jacob s e n Hardy Golf Course Design is named in honor of the miners who precariously balanced themselves on the roped coal cars that maneuvered the steep mine shafts. The front nine and holes 11 and 12 were completed in 2006 and the remaining holes completed in 2010 with grown-in of all 18 holes to be finalized by the opening weekend. The par-72 course opens to the public on Friday, August 12 and will feature familyfriendly shorter loops and youth tees with distances of 80 to 150 yards from the center of greens. Holes one through six can be played in a short loop that returns to the clubhouse located at Swiftwater Cellars, holes seven through nine can be played for a three-hole loop and the traditional ninehole loop can be played from holes one through nine. Rope Rider will also have a more than five-acre short game area with a large practice putting green and three chipping greens designed to allow players to practice a wide variety of short game shots. The chipping greens can be played as a reversible three-hole course with AUGUST 2011
distances ranging from 80 to 110 yards. “We at Suncadia, as well as our property owners and guests, have eagerly awaited the opening of Rope Rider,” said Jared Jeffries, club manager and superintendent of Suncadia Club and Tumble Creek Club. “Rope Rider is the perfect resort course with a unique combination of features that cannot be found at many other properties – championship-style play for experienced golfers, youth tees
golf clinic hosted by Rope Rider course designers Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., an autograph session from 6 to 7 p.m. with Jacobsen and boat captains and Suncadia’s 2nd Annual Summer Crab Feed and Concert from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village Amphitheatre. Rope Rider compliments Suncadia’s award-winning resort course Prospector and private club Tumble Creek. Created by the Palmer Course Design Co.,
including Portals restaurant, the Swim & Fitness Center and the Glade Spring Spa. Suncadia is the only resort of its kind to feature a winery within its boundaries, Swiftwater Cellars, which crushes grapes on-site and offers premium Swiftwater Cellars’ wines and Pacific Northwest cuisine, mountain outlooks, and championship golf. The opening day golf clinic, autograph session and concert are complimentary
for family play and a set of tees for all levels in between. The convenient shorter loops are ideal for families and company outings and require less time commitment than traditional four hour golf rounds.” Suncadia’s Rope Rider opening events will kick off with the Deadliest Open Celebrity Golf Tournament, benefiting the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial, on August 26 and 27, featuring a special Captains Tournament at 9 a.m. on August 26 in which boat captains and crewmembers will play the Rope Rider course. Additional August 26 events include a
Prospector’s par-72 layout stretches out to 7,100 yards and its 18 holes are lined with Douglas firs and Ponderosa pines, with strategically placed lakes and ponds for risk-reward golf. Tumble Creek, the par-71 plateau layout private course open exclusively to Tumble Creek Club members, was crafted by Tom Doak and stretches 7,070 yards from the back tees and the holes resemble classic parkland golf clubs with natural-edge bunkers, bent grass fairways and undulating greens. Suncadia’s three golf courses headline a variety of luxury amenities at the resort
for visitors. The Deadliest Open Celebrity Golf Tournament is $300 per foursome and participants can register at www.deadliestopen.com. The Crab Feed is $85 per person until July 31 and $95 per person after August 1 and tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. Rope Rider greens-fees will range from $60 to $100 depending on time of day and season. For more information about Rope Rider or to schedule a tee time, please visit www.suncadia.com or call 866-904-6300.
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Golf Course Directory 1. Tetherow Golf Club
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Bend, OR [P:]541.388. CLUB (2582) [Web:]tetherow.com [Type:] semi-private [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]74.8/144 [Yardage:]7298
Auburn, WA [P:]253-833-2350 [Web:]auburngolf.org [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]68.5/121 [Yardage:]6068
Renton, WA [P:](425) 430-6800 [Web:]www.rentonwa.gov [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]68.8/115 [Yardage:]6127
2. Sun Country Golf & RV Park
6. Galena Ridge Golf Course
13. Ballinger Lake Golf Course
Cle Elum, WA [P:]509.674.2226 [Web:]golfsuncountry.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]68/114 [Yardage:]5715
Kellogg, ID [P:]208-783-1522 [Web:]silvermt.com [Type:] public [Holes:]9 [Rating/Slope:]n/a [Yardage:]3617
[P:]425-697-4653 [Web:]ballingerlakegolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]9 [Rating/Slope:]32.4/105 [Yardage:]2564
3. Camaloch Golf Course
7. Palouse Ridge
Camano Island, WA [P:](800) 628-0469 (360) 387-3084 [Web:]camalochgolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]70.9/126 [Yardage:]6241
Pullman, WA [P:]509-335-4342 [Web:]palouseridge.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]75.9/140 [Yardage:]7308
14. Langdon Farms Golf Course
8. The Links at Moses Pointe 4. Pumpkin Ridge: Ghost Creek North Plains, OR [P:]503.647.2515 [Web:]pumpkinridge.com [Type:] semi-private [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]74/145 [Yardage:]6839
Moses Lake, WA [P:]509-764-2275 [Web:]mosespointe.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]75.6/130 [Yardage:]7549
9. Camas Meadows Camas, WA [P:]360-833-2000 [Web:]camasmeadows.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]72.4/144 [Yardage:]6571
[P:]503.678.4653 [Web:]langdonfarm.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]72.5/128 [Yardage:]6931
15. Nile Golf Course Mountlake Terrace,WA [P:] [Web:]nilegolf.com [Type:] semi-private [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]63.7/107 [Yardage:]5001
16. Lake Oswego Public Golf Course Lake Oswego,OR [P:]503-636-8228 [Web:]lakeoswegogolf.org [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]NA [Yardage:]2538
17. Mount SI Golf Course 10. Carnation Golf Course Carnation, WA [P:]425-333-4151 [Web:]carnationgolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]NA [Yardage:]
Snoqualmie,WA [P:]425-391-4926 [Web:]mtsigolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]69.2/117 [Yardage:]6261
18. Eaglemont Golf Club 11. University of Idaho Golf Course Moscow, ID [P:]208-885-6171 [Web:]uidahogolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]72.4/135 [Yardage:]6602 AUGUST 2011
Mt Vernon, WA [P:]800-368-8876 [Web:]eaglemontgolf.com [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]74.6/143 [Yardage:]7006
19. Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course Coeur d’Alene, ID [P:]800-688-5253 [Web:]cdaresort.com/golf/ [Type:] public [Holes:]18 [Rating/Slope:]71.1/119 [Yardage:]6803
20. Heron Lakes Golf Course (Greenback) Portland, OR [P:]503-289-1818 [Web:] www.heronlakesgolf.com [Type:] Public [Holes:] 18 [Rating/Slope:] 71.4/124 [Yardage:] 6615
20. Heron Lakes Golf Course (Great Blue) Portland, OR [P:]503-289-1818 [Web:] www.heronlakesgolf.com [Type:] Public [Holes:] 18 [Rating/Slope:] 73.2/140 [Yardage:] 6902
21. Laurel Hill Golf Course Gold Hill, OR [P:] 541-855-7965 [Web:] www.laurelhillgolf.com [Type:] Public [Holes:] 9 holes [Rating/Slope:] NA [Yardage:] 1915 yards
22. Stone Ridge Golf Course Eagle Point, OR [P:]541-830-4653 [Web:] www.stoneridgegolfcourse.com [Type:] Public [Holes:] 18 holes [Rating/Slope:] 70.2/126 [Yardage:] 6738 yards
23. Kokanee Springs Golf Resort Crawford Bay, BC Canada V0B 1E0 [P:](800) 979-7999 [Web:] www.kokaneesprings.com [Type:] Public Resort [Holes:] 18 [Rating/Slope:] 71.2/130 [Yardage:] 6604
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event and then win.” Hagen, 37, knows full well the hazards – and highs—of golf. She carried an 11-handicap when she was playing regularly with the Executive Women’s Golf Association and was on a Portland scramble team that competed a couple years ago in a EWGA national championship. So Hagen appreciates everything that goes into trying to make a living on the LPGA tour. “I just don’t know if I’d enjoy the grind—because it is a grind.” Every week, half the pro field misses the cut and finishes out of the money. For every Yani Tseng and Cristie Kerr, who routinely makes more than $1 million a year, there are dozens of Jean Bartholomews, anonymous pros who play the early tee times outside the cameras’ range, all for a love of the game and the dream that they someday could hit it big. Bartholomew has earned a little more than $900,000 on the LPGA Tour since her 1996 rookie season, and last played fulltime in 2006. She worked as a teaching pro in Florida and New York, playing a handful of LPGA events each year since, but decided to go back to competition fulltime this year at the tour’s U.S. venues because the competitive fire still burned. Bartholomew was introduced to Hagen by a former Portland-EWGA member who happened to be paired with the LPGA player in a Florida pro-am. “If you come out to Oregon for the Safeway Classic, I know somebody who would be a good caddy for you,” the woman told Bartholomew. Hagen had caddied before for an LPGA player from Montana, her home state. She and Bartholomew clicked right away. “We like to talk about the same things,” Bartholomew said. Bartholomew has to win one of two spots available to Monday qualifiers before she can even get into the field. So far, she has played in six qualifiers this year and made it into two tournaments. She missed the cut in both – but is ranked eighth in driving distance at 266.5 yards and tied for 12th in putting average at 28 a round. In between LPGA tournaments, she is competing on the Futures Tour and at teaching pro events. It’s Hagen’s job to keep Bartholomew going steady and strong through it all. Her bachelor’s degree in psychologytheology comes in handy. “The biggest job for a caddy – and I’m getting better at yardage and knowing what she hits – is to make sure whatever you say last is a positive thing,” Hagen
said. “She’ll say, ‘118, gap wedge.’ I’ll say, ‘Perfect.’” At other times, “ To the finish,” or “Good tempo.” Then there’s a secret, nonsensical and superstitious phrase that Bartholomew murmurs as a mantra to keep her in rhythm. They’ll sing and talk about TV char-
loaded with rain gear. She is only one of 10 or so women caddies on the LPGA tour. “How far do I walk? It depends on if Jean is hitting it straight or not,” Hagen said. “I judge the day on how many ropes I have to take down.” Because of the Monday qualifying rounds, the two usually get to a tournament site Friday night, familiarize them-
acters, where they are going for dinner or anything that will keep Bartholomew’s racing mind distracted. Except politics, Hagen knows politics will just get Bartholomew riled up. Before the ShopRite LPGA Classic outside Atlantic City in June, it took Bartholomew five playoff holes in the Monday qualifier to win the final spot in the field. Hagen was with her all the way, from their 1 p.m. tee time until after 8 that night. The caddy had a celebratory beer—and then crashed. While Hagen works out four times a week, spending 45 minutes on an elliptical machine or walking three or four miles, she says the pro’s golf bags “are not as heavy as you think.” However, they can weigh between 50 and 55 pounds if fully
selves with the course by playing 18 holes on Saturday and maybe nine on Sunday, or they just walk the layout looking for the “dots” that mark where the pins will be placed for the next day’s test. After the qualifier, Bartholomew, a talkative, social sort, sticks around for at least one pro-am a week whether she’s in the tournament or not. Even if she doesn’t qualify, Bartholomew and Hagen head to the practice range by 6:30 a.m. on the first day of competition, just in case she is tapped to step in as an alternate. Players can oversleep, withdraw with an injury or illness or get called away at the last minute. “It can be very emotional, not knowing,” Hagen said. That’s how Bartholomew got into the
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field at the State Farm Classic in Springfield, Ill., in early June. Although far down on the alternate list, she was hanging out at the range early Thursday because they had heard a certain player might not show up. That player did make it, but another dropped out. Just a fluke, Paige MacKenzie hurt her neck getting into her car after the pro-am and decided not to even try to start the tournament. They hustled Bartholomew off the range just 10 minutes before her tee time. Hagen didn’t even have a caddy’s bib. “She played amazing,” Hagen said. “There was no time to get worried, no need to get amped up.” Heading into the final hole of the first round, Bartholomew was fourunder and tied for second. Then one bad swing, into water on her approach, and she ended with a double bogey. The next day she shot two over for a total of even par 144. She missed the cut by one. But, Hagen said, both she and Bartholomew know “it’s about having fun” doing something you love. “I always have a good time,” Hagen said, “but when she’s not playing up to her expectations, I feel sad for her.”Bartholomew concedes that caddies are there to “keep the player on an even keel.” For that reason, she says she appreciates Hagen’s even temperament. “We’ve played the game long enough that we can look at the target and know,” Bartholomew said, noting that she usually chooses her own club and aiming point after comparing yardage and the slope of the green with what Hagen sees. “But when we start playing bad, we lose confidence,” Bartholomew said. “The caddy gets your mind in the right place.” And for now, Hagen is in the right place, too. “There’s a lot of travel and the uncertainty is hard,” Hagen said. “But it’s risk-reward. You take a risk and there’s a lot of reward.” Follow “Portland John” Powell and his observations about life inside and outside the ropes at Portland_John on twitter. The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) is a national organization dedicated to connecting women to learn, play and enjoy golf for business and for fun. With events and programs for all skill levels, local Chapters can be found in Portland and Bend, Ore.; Seattle and Spokane Wash.; and Boise, Idaho. For more information visit www.ewga.com. To reach Beth Erlendson or Holly Danks, email communications@ewgapdx.com. AUGUST 2011
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also pet-friendly and the hospitality and food is second to none. The adjacent Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is arguably Graeagle’s premier golf course; in fact, Golf Weekly judged it 10th Best Public Course in 2006. Lodge guests also enjoy special golf rates, but expect spring and fall rates to start at $95 and $125 during high season. From the tips, the Dick Bailey-designed par-71 Whitehawk course stretches out 6,983 yards, but with four sets of tees for each hole to choose from, your enjoyment and course playability is maximized. What to expect? Whitehawk is a serene mountain course that meanders through tall pines, firs and beautiful meadows of blue lupine and poppy flowers. Water comes into play on many of the holes; in fact, seven streams make Whitehawk aesthetically pleasing, but stray from the beaten track, native grasses and sage for it quickly becomes your nemesis. Nearby Plumas Pines Golf Resort is another highly rated option. This relatively short, 6421 yards from the blues, tree-lined design demands target golf with tight fairways and small fast greens. My pick is the 393 yard par-4 second appropriately named
The Atlantis Casino
to 6,715 yards with a 71.6 rating and 136 slope from the tips ( Jones tees), Lakeridge is characterized by rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, multiple forced carries and the added bonus of elevation changes thrown in for good measure. The GPS carts are an added and much needed bonus. With spectacular views of Reno, particularly on the back nine, the highlight of the round may just be the iconic par-3 15th; a 239 yard from the tips vertigoinducing 145 feet drop off into an island green guarded by greenside bunkers front and back. Check the wind, your club selection, and your fear on this one. The High Sierra golf region offers such golfing variety that you can drive as little or as much as you like and experience the gamut of great golf, genuine hospitality and good times. If you want to take the guess work out of your next golf trip, I’d recommend visiting www.golfthehighsierra.com for stay and plan golf vacation packages in the Greater Reno, Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and Graeagle areas.
Nakoma Golf Resort: The Dragon
“Rivers Edge,” with the Feather River bordering the left of the fairway and trees to the right of green, make playing straight essential to making par. Green fees range from $45 for twilight weekday to $95 weekend including golf cart. While nearby Nakoma Golf Resort in Plumas County, Calif. was not yet open for play, The Dragon golf course, a Robin Nelson designed, 18-hole, par-72 championship mountain course, has recently undergone some cosmetic changes to enhance its overall playability. Even though Nakoma was not yet open, it should be high on your golfing wish list for it can be combined with the luxurious villas that can be rented overnight. After a short one hour drive back to Greater Reno, and an overnight stay at The Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa (yes, there is gambling in Reno), the Atlantis Casino, fresh off a $100 million expansion and renovation, offers a complimentary airport shuttle for its guests. My next stop was a very short five minute drive to the parklandstyle Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Lakeridge Golf Course. Popular with the locals and traveling golfers alike, Lakeridge Golf Course is voted “Best Of Reno” year after year and I can see why. Playing AUGUST 2011
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Are You Preparing For Success? By PHIL GAGGERO
It is 8a.m. on a Saturday, I’m in the Pro Shop waiting for a lesson to arrive and the scene is all too familiar. I listen as a set of clubs clangs into the bag drop; the front door bursts open and in rushes a patron eager to check in for his 8:06 tee time. “Boy, what a night. Didn’t know if I was going to make it on time today!” “Glad to see you decided to show up,” jokes his playing partner. “Today is going to be great,” the tardy
golfer says, “I really feel like I am going to really play well.” The staff behind the counter and I watch him take a couple of practice swings on the first tee and do some pseudo stretches. He then proceeds to top his first tee shot, followed by a sliced “breakfast ball” into the woods and a quick slam of the club into the turf. Chances are this gentleman’s first tee antics are a forecast of things to come. It’s not that he’s a bad player; it has to do with the small amount of time he used to physically and mentally prepare before teeing off. Think about the amount of preparation you do before something as simple as going to bed. Put on pajamas, brush your teeth, kiss the wife –you get the picture. Why not prepare for your round of golf? If possible, I suggest allotting 45 minutes of warm up time. Arrive at the golf course early to give yourself time to physically loosen up; your body’s muscles are at
peak performance when they are warmed up correctly. Start with some light stretching, focusing on the hamstrings and lower back. Then make your way to the practice range and start with a few short pitch shots making solid contact your only goal. Focus on the rhythm and tempo of your swing as you loosen up and always aim at a specific target. Work your way through the bag and finish with the club you will play off the first tee, visualize
the flight of the shot as it bounds down the middle of the fairway. Conclude your warm up with some time on the practice putting green to get a feel for the speed of the greens. Now you’re ready to play. Weekend warrior, club pro or even tour pro, we are all guilty of rushing onto the first tee and suffering the ill effects of lack of preparation. Although some may argue that the golf course is a place of refuge in which day-to-day inconveniences can be forgotten, taking the proper preliminary physical and mental procedures before you play will leave you more prepared for the first tee and even more pleased with the results. Phil Gaggero is the Director of Instruction at Lake Padden Golf Course in Bellingham, WA. He is a PGA Professional and Taylor Made/Adidas Staff Professional. He can be reached at 360 220 0227 or phil@lakepaddengolf.com.
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The Gift of Golf is a volunteer-based, Washington State non-profit organization that provides junior golf opportunities in the Northwest. This is achieved through yearly golf pass scholarships, free clinics, and a junior golf tournament series, with the Championship being held at The Coeur d’ Alene Resort. This year Gift of Golf was able to help 13 junior golfers with free or reduced golf and range balls. In addition, for the 2011 graduating class, the Gift of Golf awarded the Bob Selland Memorial Golf Scholarship in the amount of $1000 to Mary Fuqua, who graduated from Cheney High School, is active in the golf community and has plans to attend Gonzaga University. The Gift of Golf is hosting the Fifth Annual Gift of Golf Tournament on August 21, 2011 at the Fairways Golf Course. The format is a four-person
scramble with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. The cost is $65 per person which includes round of golf, golf cart, lunch, tee prizes AND lots of fun! All proceeds raised by this event go toward local junior golf. Please visit www.giftofgolf.
org for entry forms and additional information or contact Robert Selland, assistant professional at The Fairways Golf Course, at 509-362-5790 or email at rselland@giftofgolf.org.
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The Pro’s Corner
Presented by
by CLIFFORD COWLEY
Adam Huycke Occupation—Golf Fitness Instructor Titleist Performance Institute Certification Location—Bend, Oregon
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shot, though relatively easy to get on the right side of the green. That 40 – 60 yard shot is definitely something that the designer consciously thought about and designed into the hole. Kidd-designed layouts are not the parkland-style, tree-lined courses that dominated design in the U.S. for years. Playing his courses often comes down to recognizing when you are in position to ‘go for it,’ and more importantly, when you’re not. If you have the wrong angle into a pin and go for it anyway, your risk is magnified when the ball bounces and rolls into perhaps an even more difficult position. As is traditional in Scottish golf, at Tetherow and Bandon Dunes, the player must worry about his ball just as much after it hits the ground as while it is in the air. “Tetherow has fescue grass everywhere, including tees and greens,” Kidd said. “Fescue goes somewhat dormant under hot conditions, so the course gets much firmer and faster in July. We have a Pacific Northwest Golf Association event coming up at Tetherow. Because of that, I predict that the main pack of golfers will generally have higher scores, and the winners will be able to go pretty low.” AUGUST 2011
Some people get into golf because of a relative or friend drags them out to the course. Some turn to golf because it is a sport “they can do.” Soon they discover what we all know. Golf is life. It is not something we “can do,” it’s “what we do.” Adam Huycke discovered golf after being a non-player on the soccer team. “I grew up playing soccer,” Adam said, “but I was overweight and the coach never played me. I always loved sports, so I tried golf.” In the summer before eighth grade, Adam began to excel. He made the high school team as a freshman, qualifying for the third spot, and continued to play all four years of high school with the last two in the number one position. Around that same time, Adam began working with a fitness trainer. He went from 20 percent plus body fat down to 6-8 percent. “I knew from there that health and fitness would always be a part of my life,” he said. While going to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, he continued to play golf as a hobby, and worked at a local health club as a fitness aid, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Art and Business. When he returned to Oregon, he managed a fitness club before opening his own studio in Bend, Ore. In the last 10 years as a fitness professional, he has earned his Certified Personal Training (CPT) and Titleist Performance Institute
And as for the golf ball, Kidd’s perspective is equally unique. “In Squash, beginners don’t start with the same ball that tournament players use. It’s much softer. Let’s make it easier – beginner golfers should start with a ball that goes a lot straighter.” So, does learning on a Kidd course make a player a ‘links-only’ player that can’t play on parkland-style courses in the states? Not according to Kidd: “Learning on links didn’t screw up Rory’s game...” Who’s winning? Apparently it’s the players who can competently play their ball around the golf course.
(TPI) credentials. Adam is just now entering the PGA apprentice program. Currently, after a chance meeting with Chris van der Velde, the managing partner of Tetherow Golf Club, and “lots of conversation,” Adam is working with Chris on a web based training program Chris created while working as the head coach for the Netherlands Golf Federation. The stat based program compares a player’s on- and off-course stats to those of the PGA, European PGA and LPGA. Once the stats are entered into the system, video drills that focus on particular weaknesses can be downloaded to an iPhone, iPod or any other internet device. “The program is a perfect fit with Tetherow’s, soon to be built, Academy building,” Adam said. “The academy will be a total performance facility including golf fitness, a Taylor Made Performance Lab (3D analysis) and oncourse instruction from our professionals.” Golf has taught Adam a lot about life and how to live it. Take it one shot at a time, don’t worry about the past and enjoy the journey. He believes it’s less important to teach a player the perfect swing, but more importantly, to have an impact on the mentality of a player’s approach to golf and how it translates into everyday life. Carry on, Adam.
... Index of Advertisers ... Alderbrook Properties .............. 30
Nile Golf Course ........................ 14
Best Western University Inn .... 31
North Bellingham Golf Club....... 9
Boeing Classic .............................. 3
Palouse Ridge............................. 18
Canyon Lakes Golf Course ........ 6 Bob Duncan is the PGA Teaching Professional at the David McLay Kidd designed Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon. He has developed a new on-course playing method called the Golfer Positioning System, or GPS, and you can learn more on his website at www.golfecoach.com. Bob has custom fit over $1.6M in golf equipment and has given over 9,000 hours of instruction and coaching. Contact Bob at golfsavvy@msn.com.
Central Oregon Golf Trail ........ 16
POW Gloves............................... 11 Rulegolf ...................................... 17
Clover Island Inn ...................... 13 Spokane Regional CVB ............ 17 Glen Acres Golf Club ................ 10 TayleurMayde Travel................ 18 GolfBC ....................................... 30 Kikkor Shoes...............................30 Links at Moses Pointe ............... 11
Tetherow Golf Club................... 15 Tour Striker ............................... 32
Lopaka Putters........................... 26
Tour Striker Academy .............. 16
McCormick Woods GC ............ 29
Wildhorse Resort & Casino ....... 5
Nakoma Golf Resort ................. 15
Zero Friction.............................. 12
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