Tee to Green June 2020

JUNE 2020 Message from the Director of Golf Rick Price, PGA Golf rates starting Monday, June 1 through September 4, 2020 are now 25% off our advertised prices for residents and public play. These rates do not apply to any membership plans.

2020-2021 Daily Rate Fees - CLICK HERE 2020-2021 Membership Plans - CLICK HERE It is that time of the year for joining or renewing your annual golf membership.

We have a limited number of memberships available, and there has never been a better time to become a member! As we get closer to completing our greens re-construction project and approach the start of a new fiscal year, we are excited about the latest changes to the golf course and look forward to you joining us for the 2020-21 season.

The following benefits are available for Annual Golf Memberships. * No initiation fee * Trail fee for private cart included * Driving range privileges * 9 days advanced starting times * Discounted guest rates

*25% off Pro Shop apparel and 10% off accessories * and much more All current annual golf members who renew their membership for the 2020-2021 season will lock in their same rate as 2019-2020 (excluding Corporate Memberships). When renewing your annual membership, you may purchase it online through our website or in the Pro Shop.

If you are a first-time annual golf member and you purchase in June, you will receive June golf privileges for FREE. When you are buying after July 15, we will prorate your membership for the first time purchasers. All new members must purchase directly through the Pro Shop.

You can pay by credit card, check or cash. If you pay by credit card, we suggest you keep your card on file in our system to allow you to charge directly to your credit card for any future incidentals charges.

Please contact the pro shop for further information by calling 520-825-3110 www.theviewsgolfclub.com The reconstruction of the golf course greens, practice putting green, short-game area and driving range tee is going as planned and on schedule. We will remain open during construction as a par 68 starting on hole #10 — the maximum distance of approximately 5,000 yards. However, holes may be adjusted according to the needs during construction.

On those days we will give you as much notice as possible. Look for notes on the tee sheet for what's happening that day if you have not already been notified.

Also, don't forget we are finishing aerification of the fairways on the front nine June 15. We will only have the back nine holes available for play during this time. You can still play 18 holes; we will block you a turn time to accommodate for playing 18 holes. When booking a starting time, make sure you note whether you're playing 9 or 18 holes.

Thank you for taking the time to review the following guidelines we have created to play golf at The Views Golf Club during the continued COVID-19 concerns. These are guidelines set based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local and state health officials, and SCOV. The Views Golf Club guidelines CLICK HERE. The state of Arizona site CLICK HERE. We thank you for supporting us during this time with COVID-19 and the greens re-

construction project. If you have not played the new "short course" on temporary greens, try it, as it is a lot of fun.

Updated News If you click on the link below it will take you to our website to give you all the updated information about the upcoming greens reconstruction project.

CLICK HERE - GOLF COURSE RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATES Pro Shop Status Until further notice, the pro shop will be open, but we will not be allowing anyone inside.

We are doing this to ensure the safety of all our members, residents and guests. The check-in process will continue as follows, a tee host/concierge will be stationed outside of the pro shop that will check you in, all carts will continue to be sanitized and will have keys in them and there will be a player assistant on the tenth tee to get everyone started. We have received new clothing and are offering 35% off, along with a special 50% off rack.

We have some good variety of new golf shorts for men, along with golf skorts and shorts for ladies. We hope to see you all out playing and shopping, and we thank you for your continued support during this time!

Tee Time Protocol We have all been late for appointments. Tee times are no exception, but what is the proper time to show up for your tee time? Doctor appointments usually advise arriving 1015 minutes early to handle paperwork etc. Golf courses are not much different. The early arrival to your tee time also helps to keep on schedule throughout the day, which also leads to a good pace of play. We have tee times scheduled from 6:30 am - 4:30 pm in eight-minute increments. That does not leave much flexibility. Good tee time etiquette is to be ready to tee off a minimum of 10 minutes before your scheduled tee time. This will help ensure that tee times stay on schedule and we can all have an enjoyable day on the course.

HOLE IN ONES Jim Convey - Hole #7 - 110 yards - May 9 - Pitching Wedge Bruce Corner - Hole #1 - 170 yards - May 9 - #4 Rescue Sherry Linker - Hole #7 - 67 yards - May 23 - Sand Wedge Skip Lane - Hole #12 - 125 yards - May 23 - 7-iron

Eileen Buskirk - Hole #1 - 75 yards - May 31 - Wedge Club Repair Will a worn out golf grip lead to a bad swing?

Every golfer at some point in their journey considers the purchase of a new set of golf clubs. The dilemma then becomes should my investment match my playing ability? Or should my playing ability match my investment. A slick grip can cause the player to apply too much pressure while gripping the golf club. This can actually slow the swing speed down by causing tension and tightness in your arms. A new grip allows for a lighter grip and less tension in the arms therefore increasing club head speed which leads to a

smooth easy swing. If you aren't quite sure what you want yet, or you're not at a place where you can convince yourself that a new set of clubs is worth it. A new set of grips is the next best thing, it is after all the only thing we touch on the club. Either get ready for the next 5 years with your current set or get ready for the ultimate hand me downs with brand new grips.

Service Price Regripping - $3.00 PER CLUB (PLUS COST OF GRIP) 

CUSTOMER PROVIDED REGRIP - $4.00 PER CLUB

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TRANSFER GRIP - $3.00 PER CLUB

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RE-ATTACH HEAD - 10.00 PER CLUB

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SHORTEN CLUB - $5.00 (PLUS COST OF GRIP IF NEEDED)

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LENGTHEN CLUB - $10.00 (PLUS COST OF GRIP IF NEEDED)

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RESHAFT (STEEL OR GRAPHITE) - $15.00 (PLUS COST OF SHAFT)

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RESHAFT (BORE THROUGH) - $20.00 (PLUS COST OF SHAFT)

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DRILL OUT - $10.00 (UNLIMITED)

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LIE AND LOFT ADJUSTMENT - $5.00 PER ADJUSTMENT

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LIE AND LOFT CHARTING - $2.00 PER CLUB

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SWING WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - $15.00 PER CLUB

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SHAFT EXTENSIONS - $5.00

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RATTLE IN HEAD - $10.00

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RATTLE IN SHAFT - $5.00

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REGROOVING - $10.00 PER CLUB

Contact Todd in the Golf Shop (520)825-3110

Lesson Tee GET A GRIP Developing a proper grip and grip pressure requires a sound understanding of how the placement of the hands impacts the direction of the clubface and the wrists throughout the swing. It is also essential to understand how the hands connect on the club and how the various grip types allow you to alter your ball flight Grip type #1: The weak grip (Based on a righthanded golfer) The weak grip has been classified as "weak" because of the limitations it places on wrist action, and the effects it has on the loft of the club. The weak grip starts with the back of

the left hand, virtually flat, and the right hand very much on top. From this position, the club usually ends up in a very open position that encourages an outside-in swing path. As a result, most golfers slice their shots with this grip, and lack distance as a result of the excessive side-spin imparted on the ball at impact. With this being said, it's a good idea to avoid this grip type unless you are intentionally slicing a shot, or struggling with a chronic hook.

Grip type #2: The modern grip (Based on a righthanded golfer) Many generations of golfers have used the modern grip. It represents the standard in terms of recommended hand placement. In the left hand, two knuckles will now be visible, and the left arm is virtually in line with the shaft. Along with this, it is important to point out that both hands are positioned so that they can pressure the club from a position that is slightly right of center. From here, the wrists hinge the necessary amount, and the clubface has a better chance to stay square to the swing plane throughout the swing. As a result, the clubface strikes the ball with less side spin and allows you to transfer more power consistently at impact.

Grip type #3: The strong grip (Based on a righthanded golfer) The strong grip has been classified as "strong" due to the effects it has on the clubface and the wrist action during the swing. PGA TOUR player Dustin Johnson is a perfect example of a strong grip. The hands are both positioned well right of center, and how you can see more inward pressure from my left wrist. From here, the clubface usually ends up in a closed position throughout the swing, which de-lofts the club at impact. As a result, shots generally travel longer because the club is hitting the ball with less loft, and the wrists generate more club speed from this position. The only downside to this grip is that the clubs with less loft become challenging to get in the air, and the ball tends to travel with excessive hook spin. With that being said, golfers that struggle with an open clubface and limited wrist action should give this a try.

Now that you have a better understanding of the grip types connecting the hands is essential to use whichever method gives you the best feel for keeping your hands together during the swing.

Good Read Golf Course Aerification In Arizona, you would like to think we have 365 days a year for perfect golf and course

conditions. However, that is not the case. It’s not necessarily the weather; it’s more of the maintenance and best practices used for maintaining golf courses. Regular maintenance causes about three months out of the year to have challenging playing conditions. During the months of May-June, we have aerification practices and transition of Ryegrass to Bermuda. The months of September and October, we have the closure of the golf course for overseeding Ryegrass and cart path only. That doesn’t include occasionally light aerification throughout the year.

However, it’s always a great day for golf in Sun City Oro Valley; the sun is continuously shining as you couldn’t imagine a better place to play golf. As your excited to play and you are approaching the first tee, and you realize that you forgot about the aerification schedule. Then you spot something no golfer ever wishes to see while playing golf are those little holes all over the tee and fairway with sand spread all over the holes. Does this mean your round is over before it even starts?

Well, this shouldn’t be the case. It’s great to get out and get some fresh air and play with some friends. Yes, the golf courses at this time are not pristine, and here is why. Always remember mid-May through mid-June is a problematic time for golf course superintendents because they are having to deal with “transition” of the Ryegrass to Bermuda grass and are also required to aerify tees, fairways, and greens. Some years are better than others, but it’s always a tough time for golf course conditions at this time.

To understand just how important aerification is to maintain an excellent golf course, over time, golfers ride their golf carts and walk over the course, and the soil becomes compacted. This compaction will eventually destroy the air pockets surrounding the roots in which they depend on for survival.

Aerification is a short term maintenance procedure that pulls the core from the grass leaving small visible holes on the greens, fairways, and tees that effect the course for 1014 days. The result of this allows the grass to breathe, creating more air space and promotes deeper rooting, which supports a healthy base for the greens, fairways, and tees. The two critical points accomplished from aerification, relief of soil compaction, and improvement of the soil mixture.

The small plugs you see on the golf course may vary in size, depending on the type of aerification processed used. These holes on the golf course are then filled with sand, or better known as top dressing. It will help the soil to retain air space and allow for the roots to grow appropriately in a downward direction.

It’s essential to check our communications on the aerification schedule or ask when making a tee time. Most Arizona golf courses will do this process during the late spring and early summer seasons. We are currently in our second phase of aerification June 1-5 with the front nine closed for aerification with only the back nine available for play.

Remember, the conditions will not be back to normal for a week or two after the final day of aerification in order to get the best playing conditions possible during this time of the year.

Upcoming Events All events currently through the month of June have been postponed or canceled due to COVID19.

Golf and COVID-19: Latest news on course operations How to play golf safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many medical experts believe that golf is one of the safest activities you can participate in during the current outbreak as long as you take proper precautions. These include social distancing with the other golfers at the course and in your group, not sharing a golf cart unless it is with an immediate family member you live with, not shaking hands after the round and not socializing in the clubhouse afterwards.

We are currently still in Phase 1 of three Phases. We will keep you up to date as things progress.

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520-825-3110 www.TheViewsGolfClub.com Our most important promise; “Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.”

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