GOLF NEWS

2021 LAKE ARROWHEAD – BRIDGEMILL ATHLETIC CLUB CHALLENGE CUP

Modeled after the Ryder Cup between U.S. and European golf professionals, the Lake Arrowhead/Bridgemill Athletic Club Challenge Cup was started 6 years ago. The event was planned by the Men’s Golf Association leaders and the Golf Professionals of both clubs.

The intent of the event was to create a fun way for both clubs to interact and have a friendly rivalry. The participants for each team are selected based on their play throughout the year with each club’s respective MGA tournaments. Each club has 22 players on their team including 1 golf professional from each club. The Lake Arrowhead team consisted of: Jeff Cuipak – Co-Captain, Pat Farrelly – CoCaptain, Uel Kemp – Golf Professional, Lee Huebner, Brad Jones, Jeff Bedard, Al Schimmelman, Bill Maynard, Craig Glasgow, Mel Standley, Sandy Reynolds, Dean LeBlanc, Brian Schell, Sean Webb, T.C. Chapman, Rex Wallace, David Gillard, Shane Benefield, Dave Davis, Paul Bolding, Bud Milam, and Vic Martin.

The teams play for a total of 55 points. The matches have been very close for the first five years with only one event having a spread of 3 points. The other four matches were won by one point!

This year, round one was played at Bridgemill Athletic Club on Saturday, October 16th and round two was played here at Lake Arrowhead on Sunday the 17th. There are four fun formats in the tournament: Four Ball, or Best Ball; Foursomes or Alternate Shot, also known as Greensomes; Scramble, and Singles. The first nine holes on Saturday were Best Ball. In this format, two players comprise a team, while each player plays their own ball, and the one lowest score on the hole is their team score. The back nine was Foursomes. In this format, both players hit their tee shot, then the team selects the best drive and alternates hitting the next shot until the ball is holed out. Each match is worth one point with ties receiving ½ point each.

Day one saw Bridgemill jump out to a commanding 7½ to 3½ point lead in the Four Ball format. The Lake Arrowhead team came roaring back with a 7½ to 3½ haul in the Foursome format! The net result was a tie at 11 points each, making Sunday’s play at Lake Arrowhead even more tense than usual. Round two was played as a Scramble on the front nine. During a Scramble, both players hit a shot, pick the best one, and each player hits the next shot from that spot. This process is repeated until the ball is holed out. The back nine is Singles--one player versus another player. There are 22 points available in this format.

The front nine results were Lake Arrowhead 6 – Bridgemill 5, for a 1 point lead heading into singles. Lake Arrowhead dominated the singles format with a 16 – 6 victory! The final result was Lake Arrowhead 33 – Bridgemill 22!

Congratulations to all players and thank you to the staff at Lake Arrowhead and Bridgemill Athletic Club for their hard work to make the match a success.

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Turkey Shoot November 13 3 Kings December 11

by Jan Garbiel

Usually, this column is an update on the last LGA Play Event with photos of the group and the winners for the event. Today, it is a change-up and I hope that you won’t be bored.

Our summer league events are also over. We have one more in October and then it is our “Fall Back ‘til Spring” Fall Business Meeting. Where has the summer gone? How about looking back?

It was a come-back year the Lake Arrowhead Ladies Golf League. Our membership bounced back to 42 members which was just shy of our post Covid membership of 50. Our charity golf tournament for Angel House of North Georgia was a rousing success with the LGA/MGA presenting Angel House Director, Susan Worsley, with a check for $22,222. Participation in our weekly play days and monthly play events increased from past years. So much so we had to add extra tee times. We can close out the year knowing that it was a great year. But it isn’t time to put away those clubs. The days are gorgeous, the colors of fall are beginning to show themselves and with the perfect temperatures let’s pay some golf. It’s time to head out to the fairways and enjoy the beautiful Lake Arrowhead course.

The LGA will be celebrating the end of the summer season with it’s “Fall Back ‘til Spring” Business Meeting November 10th with presentation of awards and announcing plans for the 2022 season. We would like to invite ladies interested in playing golf with our league to join us for this meeting. The LALGA is open to women 18 years and older and of all skill levels. We offer play days on Mondays and Thursdays plus a special event each month from March through October. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy the game of golf and have fun playing the game!

To continue our look back, here are some fun photos from our league.

SECURITY UPDATE

The holidays are upon us-hooray. Please furnish your guest lists a few days before your event to one of our gates and we will take a copy to the other gate. This will ensure your guests will have a pass to enter our community in a timely manner. Since our road system is a challenge on a good day, please observe our 25 MPH speed limit protecting your family and others including our wildlife- 4 legged. We have seen snow in December so now is the time to place a blanket, etc. in your vehicle. Stock up on can goods for your home, an independent cooking source i.e. propane cooking plate, several good books and games for the kids. Our crime rate is low. During the holiday season we have deliveries to our home which can create a crime of opportunity so be vigilante. Report any suspicious activity or vehicles to Cherokee 911 or their nonemergency number 678-493-4080, and L.A. Security. Keep any valuables out of sight in your vehicle at home or away.

SECURITY security@lakearrowheadga.com North Gate 770.479.2565 | South Gate 770.479.2848 BUDDY MOSS Director of Security 770.721.7911

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RENT OUT YOUR HOME:

Please notify your tenants that all Resident Guests (all those who rent, lease, or otherwise occupy a home which they do not legally own) MUST RENEW THEIR PHOTO ID CARDS

Call Member Services at 770.721.7912 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm for an appointment.

MARINA PAVILION RULES AND REGULATIONS:

HOURS OF OPERATION The Marina Pavilion will be open dawn to dusk or during sanctioned LAYCC events.

FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and beverages are allowed to be carried onto the Pavilion. No glass bottles or beer kegs are permitted. No grilling or preparation of food is allowed. All trash must be placed in the trash receptacles on the shore.

PERSONAL CHAIRS Property owners are allowed to bring their own folding chairs on to the Pavilion. They must be taken with you when you leave, i.e. chairs cannot be left behind.

ATTIRE Members and guests shall dress in attire befitting the surroundings of the community. Extremely revealing attire, such as a thong, is not suitable for the family atmosphere of the Marina Pavilion.

NO SWIMMING No swimming is permitted from the Marina Pavilion or docks anywhere in the “No Wake” zone. No running or diving is permitted from the Pavilion or docks.

NO FISHING No fishing is allowed from the Marina Pavilion or docks.

BOATS Boats can tie up on the side of the walkway only where there are cleats and cannot at any time tie up to the Pavilion. Maximum time at the walkway is 1 hour (or 15 minutes if others are waiting). These areas are intended for drop off and pickup.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No grilling, skateboarding, bicycles, rollerblading, sunbathing, or feeding the wildlife is permitted on the Marina Pavilion or docks.

PETS Pets are not allowed on the Marina Pavilion.

LAKESIDE PARK RULES

• Park for use by member and guests only. • No lifeguard on duty - swim at your own risk. • Park closes at sunset. Use the facilities at your own risk. • No littering. No motorized vehicles. No fires. • No alcoholic beverages. No glass containers. • No loud music. No fishing. No pets of any kind allowed. • Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

ANYONE DAMAGING PROPERTY OR VIOLATING PARK RULES WILL BE BANNED. ATTENTION Property Owners who currently lease Dry Storage Space... you will receive your 2022 Renewal Contracts by mail.

BOAT REGISTRATION Boat registration forms may be downloaded from the website at lakearrowheadclub.net. Proof of liability insurance with limits not less than $300,000 is required for all motorized boats. Please mail a boat registration form and insurance to: LAYCC 486 Arrowridge Waleska, GA 30183, email membership@lakearrowheadga.com, use the property owner drop boxes located at both security gates, or bring your form to the South Gate and the Administration office. All items in Dry Storage MUST display the current decal to continue using Lake Arrowhead Dry Storage. As a reminder, it is a violation of the covenants to park or store the following: boats, vehicles, trailers, campers, RVs, etc. on your property. Agreements may be terminated at any time due to past due accounts.