Cruise Party Labor Day Scramblin’ Fun
By Jane Breisch, Editor
By Jane Breisch, Editor
Photos by David
Devereaux
HP’s annual Labor Day Scramble was held Monday morning, September 2, on the Sabal course. The 125-player field was divided into five flights, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places earning $100, $80, and $45 respectively per team in Pro Shop credit. Teams also competed for skins in each flight, with $100 available per flight.
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Out with the Old, in with the New
By Mike Lawver, Director of Tennis & Pickleball mlawver@hpgcc.com
After 25 years of hurricanes, storms, and wear and tear, our old maintenance shed was torn down in late August, and replaced with a more modern and efficient shed.
Both tennis and Kevin’s maintenance crews tore down the “Green Monster.” Laborers from Tuff Shed installed a new 12’ X 14’ shed, which is now the same color as the adjacent restrooms. The new shed is larger, which allows the much-needed extra storage space for our cases of tennis balls and other supplies previously cluttering the Pro Shop.
The shed will also be used to store our ball machines, tennis baskets, hoppers, and miscellaneous tools and general maintenance supplies. It’s a much-needed face lift for the tennis department!
Front row (L-R): Pam & Lynn Court, who celebrated their 60th Anniversary on the same evening! Second row (L-R): Ginny Tucker, Bonnie Mullee, Carole Harper, and Pat Altpeter. Back row (L-R): Glen Tucker, John Vuncannon, Lisa Grace, and Vic Harper. Building 10 was well represented!
L-R: Bill & Kathy Bell, Bill Thornton, Sue Moody, Pat Thornton, Dennis Moody, Tina Wright, Bonnie & Jim Panther, Rita Dargan, Joan & Skip Collins, and Carol & John Pagano.
L-R: Dick & K.C. Grosse, Martha & Ben Simmons, Marilyn Dorcak, Marti Bough, and Christine & Bernie Chiasson
L-R: Allyn Leake, Cathy O’Shia, Noreen & Brian McFadden.
L-R: Jeff & Lesley Williams, and Ann Marie & Tom Odea.
L-R: Kathy & Dan Damiano, and Ellen & Mike Whitten.
L-R: Jan Donaldson, Brian Judge, and Bonnie & Jim Panther.
The new shed.
The old “Green Monster” being dismantled.
The Palms Dining Room was decorated in a Cruise theme on Friday, August 23. 80 HP members gathered for delicious vittles and to dance to the music of Cahlua, featuring the men from Double Dare . It was tons of fun!
Staying Connected
By Jane Breisch, Editor
cvgolfers@gmail.com
To our returning seasonal members – welcome! We have missed you! These pages contain a ton of upcoming fall activities … from Book Club, to the Fall Craft Show on October 24, to Fitness & Wellness Committee and HP UClub presentations, to the Comedy Club, to the Heritage Palms Veteran’s Assoc. Golf Outing on October 27, etc. You should never be bored at HP! Check ’em out!
As I mentioned in the September issue, Between the Palms is going digital! Our publisher, Seabreeze Communications, will no longer be producing a newsprint-type format of BTP. The target date: the November issue. They’re currently finalizing an HP dedicated website with a flip-book style reader for easy online browsing of BTP by our members. So, what are the advantages of going digital?
• Wider Reach: Any adult with an email address in HP’s data base will receive their own copy.
• Mobile Accessibility: BTP will be available on your laptop, tablet, or cell phone, whichever you prefer.
• Only one BTP per month. Since it will be in a digital format, there’s no limit on the number of pages available for
Start the Season on a Healthy Note
By Karen Jensen, Fitness & Wellness Committee Chair Karenpish@msn.com
The goal of the Fitness & Wellness Committee is to provide our members with opportunities to learn about improving your health. Our upcoming Wellness Sessions will provide those opportunities. Here is our schedule for the first half of the season. Registration is encouraged, and will be available online one month prior to each event. All sessions take place in the Activity Center.
• Common Eye Conditions – October 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by SNEAD EYE GROUP - Dr. Robin
• Treatment of Obesity with and without Medications – November 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Presented by: Erika
Heather Wins Again!
Our PGA Director of Instruction, Heather Angell, finished 5th in the LPGA National Championship held August 26-28. She therefore earned one of only eight spots in the LPGA KPMG Championship to be held in June, 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, TX. She competed against 60 PGA and LPGA Teaching Professionals in the Championship Division at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course. Heather Angell
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Graziani, LD Outpatient Nutrition Program Coordinator at Lee Health Solutions
• TBD – November 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Effects of Alcohol and Nicotine on our Minds and Body
– December 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by: Dave Ondrako, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Inpatient Substance Abuse, Lee Health
• Dermatology Issues-Skin Conditions and Concerns
– December 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by: Dr. Fett Desmond, Board Certified Dermatologist, Dermatology Solutions
• Brain Health and Memory – January 7, 3:30-4:30
Hang in There!
By Joy Weiner, HPPA President jcweiner3@hotmail.com
copy and photos. So, there will no longer be a need for BTP EXTRA.
• Interactivity and Engagement: Links will be clickable, and can include email links, links to HP’s website, videos, etc.
• Timeliness: Digital offers a much shorter distribution timeline, making the information more recent and relevant.
• Other features: An events page to keep you informed about what’s happening at HP, access to prior issues, and a resource page to connect you with local providers.
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Should you have an article to submit for the November issue, my deadline is October 4. Post Cards are always welcome! Please email to cvgolfers@gmail.com.
p.m. Presented by: Stephanie Malally, M.S.W., Lee Health Memory Care
• Friends and Family CPR - two sessions on January 21 at 3:15 and 4:15 p.m. Presenter: B. Scott Roy, Captain, EMS & Public Safety, Lee County
We will once again be partnering with Lee Health to encourage blood donations at our four Blood Drives: October 22, December 17, February 11, and April 15. The need for blood donations in our community is great, so please consider donating.
OnSpot Dermatology will also be on-site monthly, beginning October 22.
It’s been a very disappointing off season at HP with numerous permit delays needed to begin the Pickleball Expansion Project. However, it will not dampen our passion for the sport or our quest for completing this project, which the majority of members supported, and which was approved by the Board last December. The Heritage Palms Pickleball Association (HPPA) is a very active and growing association. The purpose of the HPPA is to promote the game of pickleball; to provide recommendations relative to the operation of the pickleball programs and maintenance of the pickleball facility; and to provide organized social pickleball events.
Below is a tentative list of the upcoming HPPA events. At some point we will add a “Grand Opening” for the additional Pickleball Courts and Tennis Court.
• Pop up HPPA Membership Signups at the Pickleball Courts (dates TBD)
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• Back in Season Party –January 12 in the Palms Dining Room (Back up location: the Tennis Courts if unavailable)
• Tournament Dates:
o #1 Men and Women’s Round Robin – January 22-23
o #2 Men and Women’s Round Robin – February 22-23
o Mixed Doubles – March 9, in coordination with the Tennis Program for the “Gwen’s Wish” Play It Forward Charity
o End of Season Party – the evening of March 10 at the Tennis/PB Courts
Should you like to join the HPPA, simply call the Tennis/ Pickleball Pro Shop and they’ll add you to our list of members. The season’s $20 membership fee will be charged to your HP account.
We look forward to another busy, fun Pickleball season at HP. See you on the Courts.
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HP University Club News
We welcome you to the tenth Heritage Palms University Club season. The following is a synopsis of the programs we’re offering in November. Please register online for these events.
The first-place winners per flight were:
• Flight 1: Ann & AJ Mann, Jeff Roberts, and Gary Frandy.
• Flight 2: Sharon & Gene Hulick, and Kaye & Rick Barrick.
• Flight 3: Carol Ann Wentzell, Melissa Scully, John Berestecki, and Lee Vann.
• Flight 4: Ellen & Mike Whitten, and Kathy & Dan Damiano.
• Flight 5: Lesley & Jeff Williams, and Ann Marie Odea.
Following golf, players gathered in the Palms Dining Room for a delicious buffet and ice cream.
NOVEMBER
Thursday 11/7: “Medicare 101” presented by Andrea Muneo, an independent agent for Informed Choice Agency of FL. This information-only seminar will help us understand the “ins and outs” of Medicare and Medicare options available to us, including recent updates and plan changes. A light lunch will be served, courtesy of Ms. Muneo. Reservations are necessary as
space is limited. 11 a.m. in the Palms Dining Room. No charge. Tuesday, 11/12: “HP Garden Walk” presented by Greg Kriesch. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy a short walking tour where you will learn how our beautiful grounds are maintained. Learn about the seasonal flowers, as well as their care. Plenty of time for questions. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Clubhouse. No charge.
MGA News
By Frank Fiorino, MGA Secretary fireplumber@aol.com
The HP MGA is pleased to offer a full array of golf events for the 2024-25 season. Our Tournament Committee has put together a great schedule which includes a few new formats, along with traditional favorites. Based on our recent success, we’ve also included three Happy Hour gatherings for you to enjoy. Dues for the upcoming season are $55. Bag storage is offered by the Pro Shop for a nominal fee.
We’ll again be utilizing Golf Genius as a scorekeeping tool for our tournaments. We encourage you to get comfortable with the app, although the signed, paper scorecard will continue to serve as the official scorecard.
By now you’ve received an email link from the Pro shop to officially sign up for our league. It included three different choices of tees: White, Silver, or Gold. Golf Genius sign-up will be open through October 31. After that, all former and new members can sign up in the Pro Shop. Please join us for what promises to be an enjoyable season of competition and camaraderie.
Each week, the Pro Shop will send a Golf Genius invitation to register for the following week’s tournament.
We’d like to thank the following three outgoing MGA Board members for their time and commitment: Al Kaminski, Tom Wentz, and Joe Vescio.
The MGA is happy to introduce our three new Board members: Jim Cooney, Jeff Paul, and Dave Koth.
L-R: Jim & Darlene Angiolillo, and Laurie & Bob Marchant.
L-R: Carol & Ric Anello, and Laura & Bob O’Flynn.
Labor Day Scramblin’ Fun from page 1
L-R: John Berestecki, Lee Vann, Melissa Scully, and Carol Ann Wentzel.
L-R: Jim Reid, Char Wingert, Dennis Calhoun, and Chuck Gibson.
L-R: Pearson Timmons, Samuel, Scott, & Jacob Davis.
L-R: Jason Skyberg, Ben Simmons, Pat & Tom Lonergan.
L-R: Kitty & John Jedd, and Pat & Jim Collette.
L-R: Tim Johnson & Pat Johnson, and Linda Cappella, and Anthony Plevniak.
L-R: AJ & Ann Mann, Gary Frandy, and Jeff Roberts.
L-R: Jay & Amy Wulf, and Carol & Jack Jablonski.
L-R: Donna & Roger Lussier, Marcia Leadbetter, and Kathy Hazard.
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From Al Zirkle: In late July I took my first trip with Road Scholar to see several National Parks out west. We had a big group of 39. We traveled in a very pleasant motor coach and did a big loop through the parks. The most memorable places we visited were Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, and Devils Tower. We had a great time and made a lot of new friends.
From Lynda Dechert: My husband, Ed, and I had a wonderful time visiting four countries on our Viking riverboat trip in August. We started in Amsterdam and ended in Basel, Switzerland with a two-day extension in Lucerne, Switzerland. International travel isn’t easy, but the history and sites are well worth the effort. It was a great trip!
Read On…
By Karen Harris Heritagepalmsbookclub
@gmail.com
Cathy White: On July 16, nine HP ladies attended the Paris Gold Olympic themed member guest event held at Meadowbrook Golf course north of Toronto, Ontario. Unfortunately, three inches of rain in three hours closed the course, however, we had fun at the inside event.
The HP Book Club will begin the 2024-25 season on Friday, October 25, at 2:30 p.m. We will discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. In the novel, Krueger explores the history of a memorable town and its residents through one compelling mystery: Who killed the town’s wealthiest landowner, a tormented bully, whom no one seemed to like? One reviewer wrote that this book is “…an excellent mystery but also so much more, making readers care about all of these flawed lives while unearthing painful truths nestled within small town America.” Sandy Wurdeman will lead the discussion. If you wish to be added to the book club mailing list, please email me.
Al at Devil’s Tower.
From Dave Cargill: My wife, Beth, and I joined three other HP couples this August on a 16day tour of Scotland; London, England; Galway and Dublin Ireland; which ended in Iceland.
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L-R: Louise Martin, Ann Redford, Sandy Hume, Jo-Anne Welsh, Elaine Dupuis, Cathy White, Alison Swan, Janice Cox, and Wendy Virtue.
From Clark Broden: My son, David, and I attended the Portland (ME) Sea Dogs minor league baseball game August 8. The Sea Dogs are a Double A Eastern League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. They beat the Altoona (PA) Curve 4-2.
From Andi Stern: Carol Borloff and I took a trip this summer up to the Canadian Maritimes, where we visited Prince Edward Island, the home of Anne of Green Gables, and Nova Scotia, where we visited Peggy’s Cove, and the Cabot Trail. Lobster, mussels, and other seafood were amazing and quite plentiful!
Along the Cabot Trail.
Carol and Andi outside a restaurant in Halifax. At a museum exhibit honoring folk artist Maude Lewis.
Ed and Lynda in Lucerne, Switzerland. Stanserhern Mountain above Lucerne.
In Kinderdjik, Netherlands.
Here we are in Dublin (L-R): Bo & Jane Gast, Ralph & Janet Rindler, Beth & Dave Cargill, and Elaine & Bob Uhlenhake.
From The Pro Shop
By Bob Kelly, Director of Golf bkelly@hpgc.com
Hello from the Golf Shop. October is here, and the season is fast approaching. Summer maintenance is scheduled to be completed shortly, with a tentative opening date for both courses of Monday, October 14.
Registration is currently open for Men’s & Ladies’ Golf Leagues. Everyone, with an established handicap in our GHIN system, has received an email with registration links for the MGA, WGA and LNHGA leagues. If you experience any issues getting registered, please contact us. The registration links will close on October 31. After that, members can sign up in the Golf Shop.
A sub-committee of the Golf committee met this summer to review our current handicap stroke allocation from both men’s and ladies’ tees. There was much debate last year as we instituted the new stroke allocations as recommended by the FSGA after our courses were re-rated. Extensive data was collected from Golf Genius which gave us hole-by-hole scoring from Men’s & Ladies league play. This was helpful information which
allowed for actual score ranking comparison to the FSGA data. As a result, we have made some changes to the ranking of holes on both courses for ladies and the men. The new rankings will officially go into effect November 1st when our new scorecards arrive, and will coincide with the start of league play.
Another new item on the scorecard will be the addition of a Red/Black combo tee. This combo tee will have a course rating and slope for both men and women. We’re happy about this additional tee, which gives our members another option to enjoy the game. This is all part of a focus this season on members playing from the yardage that’s appropriate for their game. Pace of play is crucial when we have such a variety of skill level golfers and play as many rounds as we do daily. Promoting golfers to play their appropriate tees will help golfers have more fun and play faster.
A few event reminders for the upcoming months. Sign up is still available on Chelsea for the 9th Annual HPVA Golf Tournament on October 27. Also, registration is still open for the 2024 Ladies Member Guest on November 11. Please contact the Golf Shop for more event details or to get signed up.
The entire golf staff is excited and ready for a great season ahead. I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Ross Bennett is Coming to HP!
The Laughter Club is hosting Ross Bennett on November 16 in the Palms Dining Room. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Price is $45 per person. Simply sign up on our website’s Club Calendar.
Ross Bennett was born in Hornell, NY, however, his family soon moved to South FL where he graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in 1973. He enlisted in the Army, and after Basic Training in Fort Knox, KY, Ross worked in Television Production before being selected to attend The United States
Military Academy at West Point NY.
“I dropped out of West Point to Become a Comedian... probably the greatest service I will ever do for my country,” quips Ross. He left the Academy after deciding he preferred to take aim and fire jokes, instead of bullets.
Since that day Ross’ comedy career has taken him from New York to Los Angeles and all points in between.
HP Mahjongg Tournament
By Sue Moody
suemoody7979@outlook.com
A Mahjongg Tournament was held Saturday August 3 in the Palms Dining Room. It was the first held since 2019. Covid hit us in 2020, and it had fallen by the wayside. However, everyone was very, very excited to have it back at HP! We had had three a year previously – Welcome Back (January), New Card (April), and Summer.
The ladies contributed many wonderful dishes for our breakfast and desserts. After two rounds in the morning,
By Roger Bouche, Sundowner League Member rbouche@gmail.com
If you’re looking to enjoy nine holes of golf with the camaraderie of friends, then this league is just for you.
Play is from the gold tees and keeping score is optional. It’s serious play, but focused on having fun. Tee times are each Monday and Wednesday around 1 p.m. Foursomes are paired through an algorithm providing a different mix of players on each play day.
The late Ed Eddy established this league in 2014. If you have an interest in being part of the camaraderie this league offers, then just send an email to our League Coordinator, Art Genutis at artgenutis@gmail.com.
Ross Bennett
we were served lunch by the Club – it was delicious! After lunch we played another two rounds. Jan Donaldson was a first-time score keeper and did a great job.
We had cash prizes for both the morning and afternoon winners. And two additional specialty prizes in both sessions.
• Morning winners – 1st Barb Barlow, 2nd Gloria Schaeffer, 3rd Amy Wulf.
• Afternoon winners – 1st Jane Jones, 2nd (3-way tie) Melody Smothers, Tina Wright, and Joanne Jungclaus.
Thank you to Cheyanne Baker and the servers for their help, and to all the ladies who donated their breakfast treats, and to all who helped with check-in, etc. A fun day was enjoyed by all!
Giving Back in Different Ways
By Kathy Tarsiewicz, Community Relations Committee ktarsiew@verizon.net
As we make plans to return to HP for the upcoming season, we again realize what a beautiful community we live in. There are many activities we participate in within our gates, but have you ever thought of giving back to our broader community?
If you have, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! The Community Relations Committee will be hosting another Volunteer Fair on November 4 between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. in the Palms Dining Room. We’ll be hosting over 20 area nonprofits representing the Arts, Children Support groups, Education and Development, Health, and Human Services, who would all appreciate your time and talents. Giving back to your community is extremely rewarding for yourself and others, so please mark your calendar and come find out how you could contribute.
By Jan Donaldson, ARC Committee Chair jandon713@gmail.com
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) says “yes” to single family homeowners, with the appropriate ARC application. However, only neutral colors are permitted.
The ARC advises that you get a knowledgeable professional to do your job, otherwise you will experience frequent peeling and chipping that may look worse than your faded driveway. You may also stain your driveway with ARC approval. Should you seal your driveway, you may do so without ARC approval. However, if you add a stain to the sealant, that will require ARC approval.
By Lynne Thompson lynnebobfla@earthlink.net
Back by popular demand!
The HP Craft Show will be held in the Palms Dining Room on Thursday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will be on a smaller scale due to space and parking concerns, and is only open to HP resident vendors. Please stop by and see what great talents are right here in our neighborhood.
Also, there will be the semi-annual MCH Craft Show at the Gulf Coast Church of Christ on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several of our HP vendors will also be participating in this show.
WGA News
By Mary Lou Reid, WGA President mlreid107@gmail.com
The HP WGA 18 Hole League welcomes back our returning members for the 2024-25 season!
By now you’ve received an email link from the Pro shop to officially sign up for our league. After October 31, all former and new members can sign up in the Pro Shop. Dues, which remain at $50, are mostly used to offset the cost of League luncheons, events, and for donations to other organizations’ charities. Dues accrued in October will be billed in November.
Our first league day is Wednesday, November 6. Our Kick-Off Cocktail Party and Fashion Show by Anthony’s is on November 12, and is for paid League members only.
All new members are asked to contact our Mentorship Chair, Annie Kajander, at 636-795-7123 for their welcome packets and other helpful information.
Ace Faces
Jerry Lloyd
August 17, 2024
#14 Sabal
106 yards
7 iron
This is Jerry’s 4th hole-in-one, but his 1st at HP. His others: two in North Carolina and one in Annapolis, MD.
Bruce Fisher
August 25, 2024
#5 at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington, IL.
147 yards
5 iron
This is Bruce’s 4th hole-in-one!
LNHGA News
By Stasia Arcarese larry.arcarese@verizon.net
Welcome new 9-holers, and those coming back to HP for the beginning of a wonderful golf season. We hope your summer has been an enjoyable one. I would like to introduce the Board of Directors for 2024-25.
• President: Judy Kent
• Vice President: Karen Shandelson
• Secretary: Jane Balfour
• Treasurer: Anne Mieczkowski
• Membership: Diane Deming
• Golf Game Director: Diane Jansen
• Handicap Director: Ann Conover
They have planned a fun season with monthly luncheons. Please note, November 6 is our first day of play, and our Welcome Back Luncheon is November 13. The December Christmas luncheon will be with the 18-holers on December 4. Watch for a Pro Shop email to sign up.
By now the Pro Shop will have sent an email asking you to join either the 9-hole or 18-hole golf league. If you haven’t responded, just call the Pro Shop to sign up. The dues will be added to your account. After much planning, there will be a Red/Black tee combo on the score card. Some of our games will play that combo. 9-hole league shirts are available in the Pro Shop. Check the bulletin board and emails for this season’s KISS events. These are 9-hole golf invitationals at area golf clubs. They include 9 holes of golf and a luncheon. It’s a great opportunity to see area clubs and meet new people. Our league Information can also be found on the HP website.
See you on the golf course.
Exciting news! Our WGA website is entirely updated, and offers a wealth of information. It contains the following:
• Welcome • Birdie Blasts
• By Laws
• Mission Statement
• General Information
• Common Course Courtesy
• League Schedule and Information
• Special Events Schedule
• New Membership Mentorship Program
• LUSH and Lee County Interclub Schedules and Information
• Minutes of Board Meetings
• Board of Directors Information
• Board Committees
• Event Photos
Please take the time to preview all this essential information. Once logged in, go to hpgcc.com >Golf>WGA-18. Members can put the HP website on both your cell phones and laptops.
Do You Know the Rules?
By Dave Kraft dkraft_sr@yahoo.com
You walk up to your ball that is in the rough and it looks a little odd. It’s sitting down. Is it embedded? How can I tell? Do I get free relief even if I’m in the rough?
As with many questions about the Rules of Golf, let’s start with the definition of an Embedded Ball. According to The Rules, a ball is embedded “When a player’s ball is in its own pitch mark, in the General Area, made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.” I’d like to emphasize that the ball must be in its own pitch mark and is the result of the previous stroke. These are two important elements in this definition.
If the player’s ball is in the rough, how do they know if part of the ball is below the level of the ground and not just nestled in the grass? The definition goes on to say, “A ball does not necessarily have to touch soil to be embedded (for example, grass and loose impediments may be between the ball and the soil).” But for the ball to be embedded, a part of the ball must be below the surface of the ground, even if resting on grass.
A player is allowed to check and see if that is the case. Mark the ball and lift it, then determine if the ground is broken by the ball. Remember you are not allowed to clean the ball while checking. If the ball has not broken the ground, simply replace it and play on.
If the ball has broken the ground, Rule 16.3a(1) says that free relief is allowed if the ball is in the General Area, which includes all of the course except Bunkers, Penalty Areas, and the Green and Teeing Area of the hole being played. Relief is a simple process most of the time. The relief point is directly behind the ball and must be in the General Area. The player must drop a ball within one club length on the reference point, no closer to the hole. Once the ball comes to rest within the relief area the procedure is complete, and the player may continue.
What if the area directly behind the ball is not in the General Area? It might be directly over a bunker or in front of a line defining a penalty area or out of bounds. As outlined in Clarification 16.3b/1, the Rules now allow you to find the nearest spot in the General Area and use that as a reference point.
Here is this month’s golf etiquette tip: While a player is taking his/her shot, all other players should be standing completely still.
Outgoing WGA Board members (L-R): Betty Allen, Linda Calhoun, Sue Allen, and Kitsy Baumgartner.
Celebrating a successful season at the Closing Cocktail Party. L-R: Ellen Foy, Linda Calhoun, Willy Hewitt, Carol Ann Wentzel, Laura O’Flynn, Jan Voccola, Mary Lou Reid, Kelly Vecere, Bonnie Hughes, Lynne Gerstner, Maureen Power, and Lori Swanell.
Our 2024-25 Board members (L-R): Jane Balfour, Diane Jansen, Ann Mieczkowski, Diane Deming, Judy Kent, Ann Conover, and Karen Shandelson.
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