GOLF

GOLF PRO SHOP 770.345.5500 x 1

SHOP HOURS Mon-Fri: 7am to 7pm Sat-Sun: 6:30am to 7pm

RANGE HOURS Mon-Fri: 7am to 5pm Tue: 11am to Dusk Sat-Sun: 7am to Dusk Weather Dependent

Please note that the Driving Range will close every Monday starting at 4pm and re-open Tuesday at approximately 11am in order to perform our weekly maintenance.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF Denise Killeen denise.killeen@hmsgolf.com

HEAD PROFESSIONAL Troy Thompson troy.thompson@hmsgolf.com

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Bill Murchison bmurchison@pga.com

October 3: MGA Social

October 10th: BMAC vs Big Canoe

October 17th: BMAC vs Lake Arrowhead/ Ladies Club Championship

October 24-25th: Club Championship

November 7th: 8 Inch Cup

RULES CORNER QUESTION When playing in a tournament and a person hits the ball out of bounds. Under the new rules of golf, the player must take the stroke and distance penalty, unless the rules sheet for the tournament says that players are allowed to drop where the ball last crossed the out of bounds stake with a two shot penalty added to the person score.

Welcome to Fall! Hopefully the cooler weather is here. October is the perfect time to get out and play some golf on a fabulous golf course with some of the best bent grass greens in the area. Make sure golf members to book your times two weeks in advance. Fall fashion is in the shop for those crisp mornings and cooler evenings. Men’s and Women’s outer wear is in from Nike and Footjoy. Be sure to stop in and see what the golf shop has to offer. Can’t miss out on our new BridgeMill Hoodies from Ouray. Golf members - remember you are allowed to book tee times two weeks in advance.

SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our Senior Club Championship winner John Belicka and our Super Senior Club Champion winner Greg Baldwin. Some great play happened in September and we had saw some great golf being played. Rick Jones had the low round of the tournament with a fine 68. Other winners: Overall Low Gross: John Belicka Overall Low Net: Hank Cook

1st Flight Senior Division: 1st Gross: Rick Jones 1st Net: Rick Franke

2nd Flight 1st Gross: Steve Davidson 1st Net: Rick Haynes 3rd Flight 1st Gross: Tim Ligon 1st Net: Michael McGinn

4th Flight 1st Gross: TM Nuckols 1st Net: Phil Van Fossen 2nd Gross: Ed Zamorski 2nd Net: Jack Quigley

2nd Gross : Scott Peterson 2nd Net: Scott Blackwell

2nd Gross: John Monroe 2nd Net: Jeff Hanson

2nd Gross: Bernard Westwood 2nd Net: Hank Hannon

Super Senior

Overall Gross Winner: Greg Baldwin Overalll Net Winner: Mike Morawiec 2nd Gross: Walt Olson 2nd Net: Gary Gonzenbach

GOLF NEWS Next Event is the Club Championship on October 24/25th which will include: The Championship Divison from the Black/Gold Tees. Member Tee Division from Gold/Blue Tees and Blue Tee Division. Call the golf shop to enter for this event. Be on the lookout for all the Couples Golf Events this fall. The Upcoming event is October 9th so be on the lookout for the evite. If you are not on the email list feel free to call in and sign up or give them your email to be added to the list. Are you new to BridgeMill and looking

LADIES GOLF AT BRIDGEMILL for a ladies golf group? Are you ready to start playing golf again after a break raising a family? The Tuesday Ladies group may be the right fit for you! We play 9 holes on Tuesday afternoon with tee times starting about 5. Afterwards,

MONDAY MULLIGANS PLAY DAYS those that can, stay for dinner and G e t o u t e a r l y fo r a R o u n d o f G o l f. conversation. T e e t i m e s 8 : 5 0 , 9 : 0 0 , 9 : 1 0 . This group was started in May when O c t o b e r 5 t h , 1 9 t h a n d 2 6 t h . a few ladies took group lessons from Denise Killeen through the Georgia

PAR- 1 0 /6 , TEE TU 1 0 /1 3 & ESD 1 0 /2 AYS 0 . T e e t i m e s s t a r t @ 5 : 0 0 . Golf Performance group. We had such a great time, we decided we wanted more! Our group has grown P R I Z E S & G A M E S 1 0 /6 & 1 0 /2 0 , o w n b a l l 1 3 t h . the past few months and we have had as many as 22 ladies come out

SPECIAL EVENTS: for a fun evening of golf, fresh air and

OKTOBERFEST LADIES INVITATIONAL 1 0/4 exercise. LADIES GROUP If interested, please call the Pro

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP LESSONS Shop at 770-345-5500 x 1 by Sunday

October 1 7- 1 8 ALL LEVELS, evening. F l i g h t e d - G o l f m e m b e r s w e l c o m e ! ALL WELCOME Wednesdays @ 8:30 We mix the teams so everyone gets to play with everyone in a casual,

GAMES ON THE GREEN 1 0/27 at 5:0 0 Fridays @ 9:00 non-competitive game. All skill levels S i g n u p fo r t h e F U N ! B e e r & w i n e . Contact Denise Killeen for are welcome. We understand families E v s p e o r t y o n e t o d a W e y ! 7 l c o 7 0 - m e ! 3 4 5 - R 5 e s e r 5 0 0 v e E x y t . o 1 u . r more times or privates. 770-345-5500 Ext. 1 and outside activities come up so call and play when you can.

L T o s i g n C l u b a t S t a c y P u p fo r o n e o f o u r L 7 7 0 - 3 4 5 - 5 5 0 0 E x t . r o p e s a t 7 7 0 - 8 4 6 - 3 a 1 7 d i e s ' E v e n t s , p l e a s e . F o r m o r e i n fo r m a t i 9 0 o r V a n e s s a M u l l e c a l l B r i d o n o n p l n a t 7 7 0 g e m i l l A t h l e t i a y i n g , c o n t a c - 3 1 4 - 0 8 0 9 . c t See all the fun we've been having on page 24! We appreciate everyone's cooperation in keeping our beautiful course looking as good or better than you find it during your round. Please continue to exhibit proper etiquette in repairing all ball marks properly, let us hope we can go back to sanding lots of divots along the way, and smoothing bunkers throughout the day. Also, remember to follow all cart rules, directional ropes & signage reminders throughout your round. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Please note that even the driving range has a no denim policy. Golf attire is required to play and practice at the facility. 770.345.5500 PAGE 19 | OCTOBER 2020

GOLF NEWS

GEORGIA GOLF PERFORMANCE ADULT INSTRUCTION

Our GGP instructors are here to help players of all skill levels to improve their games and lower their scores. We create an individualized improvement plan to accomplish your golfing goals and personalize your practice routine to accelerate your golfing goal. We offer private instruction as well as group classes.

LADIES GOLF PROGRAMS

LPGA Tour Player Denise Killeen guides ladies through the fundamentals of golf, from how to grip the club properly to how to swing the club with more speed. Once a month the class is dedicated to an on-course coaching session. At BridgeMill Wednesday and Friday mornings

Lead Instructor Sean Fox coaches ladies on Wednesdays at Towne Lake with programs on a 4 week cycle; driving range, short game (chipping/pitching), putting, and on course. Open to all skill levels not just beginners. At Towne Lake Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

BEGINNERS CLINICS AT BRIDGEMILL AND TOWNE LAKE

This class is for anyone new or inexperienced looking to gain knowledge in the game of golf in a relaxed setting. The class focuses on learning the fundamentals of the golf swing, along with learning rules and etiquette of the game, mixing drills, course play, and fun, competitive games.

Saturdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am at BridgeMill Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at BridgeMill Saturdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at Towne Lake Hills

SENIOR CLASSES AT TOWNE LAKE HILLS

This class is designed for Seniors 55+ to stay active while developing your golf skills. We will show you how to employ a relaxed and enjoyable swing that allows you to hit the ball further without undue stress to your body. Saturdays 8:30 am – 9:30 am

TIPS FROM THE PROS Most amateur golfers hit less than half of the greens in regulation, so getting up and down consistently is invaluable. Practice games are an excellent way to develop those scrambling skills. This is an excellent benchmarking skills test that’s well worth challenging yourself with at least once a month.

Register for our programs on the GGP website at GeorgiaGolfPerformance.com. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, email us at info@georgiagolfperformance.com or call (770) 345-5557.

PERFORMANCE GOLF COACHES Bill Murchison, PGA Director of Instruction / Senior Instructor Denise Killeen, LPGA Director of Golf / Senior Instructor Troy Thompson, Head Professional / Lead Instructor Justin Tackett, Senior Club Fitter / Lead Instructor Tim Cundy, Senior Instructor Blake Stark, Senior Instructor Sean Fox, Lead Instructor Allen Hay, Instructor

HAVE YOU TRIED THE PAR-18 CHALLENGE?

Set down nine balls at different spots around the practice green and try to get each one up and down in two shots. The closer you get to par-18 on this challenge, the more shots you’ll see off your scorecard.

Melanie Talbott, Instructor

PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT

Make sure you’re working on the right things in practice. Improving how you practice can make your time on-course more fun.

JUNIORS PATHWAY TO PERFORMANCE

At Georgia Golf Performance our #1 Goal is to instill a love of the game of golf for your child. In our programs, juniors develop skills, run challenges, and participate in team competition, making learning the game of golf enjoyable & effective.

Registration and classes are ongoing so your child can join in at any time. We offer group and private instruction as well as monthly tournaments to keep our juniors active and involved.

The times and locations of our Performance Pathway junior classes are listed below. For more information about our programs including dates, times, pricing and to register, visit our website GeorgiaGolfPerformance.com

Level 1 - Pathway to Fundamentals

3 to 5 years old - At BridgeMill Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:00 pm / Wednesdays 9:00 – 9:45 am

5 to 8 years old 4:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesdays at BridgeMill / Fridays at Towne Lake Hills

Ages 9+ 5:30 – 7:00 pm Tuesdays / Wednesdays at BridgeMill Wednesdays / Fridays at Towne Lake Hills

Level 2 - Pathway to Foundations 5:30 – 7:00 pm Fridays at BridgeMill / Tuesdays at Towne Lake Hills

Levels 3 & 4 - Pathway to Elite & Collegiate Performance 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays at BridgeMill

Performance On-Course Playing Lessons On-Course Playing Lessons for ages 7+ Towne Lake Hills Golf Club - Thursdays 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

2020 JUNIOR TOUR

Georgia Golf Performance Junior Tour gives our juniors the opportunity to learn to play and compete in tournaments in a safe, family-friendly environment. Each month we host an event at BridgeMill Athletic Club or Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Juniors compete at yardages based on their age and skill set. All ages are welcome to participate in the tournaments.

Our Final Junior Tour Event of the year is on October 11 at BridgeMill – deadline to sign up is October 9.

SAFETY PROCEDURES BY GGP

At Georgia Golf Performance we care about the health and safety of our staff and juniors. Below are some safety guidelines we will be following to ensure the safety of everyone. Social distancing - We are proactive in following the social distancing guidelines.

Our practice stations are well spread out. If proper distancing is not possible between instructor and player, masks will be worn by GGP staff.

Group Instruction – Classes will only be held outdoors until further notice.

Contact between players or coaches – No high fives or fist bumps, and we will make sure the players are respecting the rules to avoid contact with others.

Sanitize touch points – We have hand sanitizer at our learning center readily available.

Self-Monitoring – We request all families do a temperature check prior to arriving to class. If anyone in your family has any Covid-19 symptoms, please notify us and refrain from attending class.

GOLF NEWS

MGA NEWS YOU CAN USE … by Jeff Graham, MGA Board Communications Chair

THE 2020 BRIDGEMILL MGA SHOOTOUT

The results for the 2020 MGA Shootout are in and it was a great day of competitive golf. A special thanks to Denise, Troy, Maria, Andy, and their crews for a great job throughout the event. On Saturday, August 22nd, 40 players took to the course with the hope that they would come away as the Shootout Champion. In addition to the MGA Championship, MGA Player of the Year (POY) points were up for grabs. A big congratulations to Lincoln Lahmann who came out of the first flight to become the 2020 MGA Shootout Champion. Lincoln bested John Gerrard on the final shootout hole for the win.

Congratulations to all who won their flights and trophy’s. The complete results, pro-shop payouts, and POY points are available at the MGA Website. Also included on the MGA website are the MGA Player of the Year standings. We have 2 more events remaining which will be counted in the POY race. 2020 BridgeMill MGA Remaining Schedule of Events

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 MGA MGA Social – 2-Man Best Ball

MATCH PLAY CHAMPION - LENNY REEVES

was reduced to one after Lenny Reeves defeated Scott Dunnington to earn the MGA Match Play Championship Belt for 2020. Until next year’s event, Lenny can sport the belt around the club or throw it on his cart for bragging rights. He will need to defend the title going into next year or else pass the belt on to the new champion.

October 3rd After nearly four months of play, the 64 man field

October 17-18th MGA BridgeMill – Lake Arrowhead Challenge October 24-25th Men’s Club Championship

November 7th MGA 8” Charity Cup November 21st

BridgeMill MGA vs Lake Arrowhead MGA Challenge Cup event is planned for October 17th and 18th. The top 15 players in the POY standings will receive an invite to play. If those players are unable to commit to the 2 day event, important to collect those points and move up the standings! This is also a busy time of year for club events. The club events do not count towards the MGA POY standings.

the next in line will be invited. So it’s BMAC Turkey Shoot

December 12th MGA Par 3 Challenge

Have a BridgeMill Athletic Club Account but NOT an MGA member? Please e-mail the MGA to inquire on how to join the MGA to play in tournaments. One of our MGA Membership Committee ambassadors will reach out to you. E-mail: mga@bridgemillmga.com For more information on the BridgeMill MGA and any other MGA events or activities, please visit the MGA website at http://www.bridgemillmga.com.

MGA 8” Charity Cup

Golf Shotgun: 9:00 am November 7th, 2020

Player and Community registration with raffle, silent auction, and Keg: 7:00 pm November 6th 2020

11th Annual MGA fundraiser benefitting Cherokee County Special Olympics - $100 per player

Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Open to ALL golfers who have a valid handicap, but limit of two single digit handicap players per team. Contact the BridgeMill MGA at mga@bridgemillmga.com to donate cash, raffle prizes, or be a $100 hole sponsor. Each player must sign up at http:// www.bridgemillmga.com and list your team in the comments.