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2012 Issue
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The Official Newsletter of the Southern Nevada Golf Association
The Grind In This Issue >>>
The 2012 Sun City Summerlin Amateur was held on March 10-11, 2012 at Palm Valley Golf Club and Highland Falls Golf Club in Sun City Summerlin. A full field of 80 contestants dusted off the clubs and started the golf season. The weather was perfect and the golf courses were in great shape as all competitors in the 4 different divisions competed for the championship. The divisions included the Scratch, Net, Senior (50+), and Super Senior (60+). Winners took home prize certificates towards pro shop merchandise and the Sun City Summerlin Amateur Championship trophy.
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Sun City Amateur Callaway Golf Center Sun City Am (Cont.) First Tee Event Winterwood Charity Classic Bring Golf to a Child WSNGA Update Misunderstood Rules Employment Opportunities Job Opportunities What’s On Tap?
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Green Valley Las Vegas Golf and Tennis Location Readies for Masters Sale: SNGA Welcome! Depending on where you live in the valley, the Green Valley location of the Las Vegas Golf and Tennis store is in a perfect location. It is just off the I-215 freeway and in the District at Green Valley Ranch. And the store is under new management—golf industry veteran Steve Appleton is now running the show with a focus on customer service—and is just days away from the annual Masters sale that coincides with one of golf’s biggest events. The Masters at Augusta tees off April 2-8 and Las Vegas Golf and Tennis is offering pretty much 20% off storewide inventory and deeper discounts on many items. (Certain restrictions will apply but discounts and deals will be plentiful that week so be sure to visit and see what is hot.) “My big thing is serving the customer, and we look forward to welcoming every golfer who walks through the door before, during, and after the Masters sale,” says Appleton, who earned his club-fitting stripes with Golfsmith before going to work for Las Vegas Golf and Tennis. “We don’t care if a golfer comes in for just a bag of tees, we want them to be served and want to come back and visit us.” Appleton also says that the Green Valley location will be focusing on four major brands. “We will go deep into Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist,” says Appleton, who hails from Minnesota. “What that means is that we will offer everything in those lines, and have the ability to custom fit each to a golfer’s personal specs. We will still offer niche lines, like Cleveland wedges and some Adams products, but we will really be gearing up with those four terrific brands.” As always, Southern Nevada Golf Association members receive special benefits at Las Vegas Golf and Tennis locations. Visit either today. Green Valley location: 140 SO. GREEN VALLEY PKWY, 702.878.4653. Dean Martin/Tropicana location near the Strip. 4711 DEAN MARTIN DR. 702.892.9999. Visit http://www.LVGolf.com for more details. Brian Hurlburt is the Founding Editor of GolfLasVegasNow.com, and the author of The Las Vegas Country Club: Chronicle of an Icon. Page 2
2012 Off and Running at the Sun City Summerlin Amateur! (Cont.) This year the Sun City Summerlin Amateur also became the venue for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Charity Drive to raise money for wounded veterans. Volunteers from the MOPH were on hand to collect donations for a raffle in their honor. It is always a very fulfilling experience to help our veterans who so are so noble in their fight to protect our freedom. We thank them for their service and hope that our contribution will help in their efforts. The Scratch Division showed a very promising start to the season with some very talented golfers, including USGA Championship regular Doug Pool, young gun J.T. Mohlman, and a familiar face in the form of 2011 SNGA Player of the Year Brady Exber. Exber showcased his talents with birdies on three of the first 5 holes on Sunday to mount a great comeback in winning the Divisional Crown. Exber's second round 69 (-3) included 6 birdies. Exber's winning ways put him on top of the Player of the Year Points race, as well as the coveted Pacific Coast Amateur and USGA State Team races. Jeremy May put together two consistent rounds of 74 (+2) and 73 Dennis Moore (+1) to finish alone in second place while Michael Lane finished 5 back in 3rd at 148 (+4). 2012 Sun City Summerlin Net Champion
In the Net Division, Dennis Moore shot a two day Net total of 143 (-1) to best Barry Isaacs by three. Moore, always a delightful character, carded 7 net birdies on Sunday on his way to victory. Isaacs, one of the most consistent golfers in the net division, continued his ways with a two day total of 146 (+2), and sole possession of 2nd place. Rob Zoine finished in 3rd place with a comeback of his own, firing a tournament low Net 66 (-6) on Sunday for a two day total of 147 (+3).
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The Senior Scratch Division had a very competitive field of players including 2011 Senior Scratch Player of the Year Frank Acker and SNGA president Steven Fink. Cyrus Whitney, SNGA and AGA tournament veteran rose above the stellar field to take home the Senior Scratch championship shooting an impressive two day total of 143 (-1). Cyrus' consistent play included 6 birdies throughout the weekend and a multitude of pars. Ever present Jay Grybowski finished in second with a two day 145 (+1) total, while John Garrett finished in 3rd place at 150 (+6). The Senior Net Division was not to be outdone by anyone at this event. John Garrett and Jay Grybowski battled it out, but ultimately Garrett would prevail posting 4 Net birdies and a Net eagle on the card Sunday to shoot an Even par two day Net total of 144 (E). Grybowski would finish just 1 shot back at Net 145 (+1). Whitney played so well that he was even in the hunt in the net portion of the competition shooting a two day Net total of 147 (+3) and finishing in sole possession of 3rd place. The Super Senior Scratch Division consisted of many seasoned amateurs and former professionals including Jim Allred, former Nevada State Amateur Champion as well as Jim Miller, 2011 Super Senior Player of the Year. Miller continued his winning streak (now at three in a row) firing a two day total of 154 (+10) and besting Ralph Durgin by 5 shots. Durgin would finish alone in second, a great start to his season, at 159 (+15). Ed Stocklen would finish in 3rd place at 160 (+16). A wild and crazy finish was had by the Super Senior Net Division, or so we thought. When the dust settled and the final results had been tallied, Jim Burger and Ed Stocklen found themselves tied atop the leader board at Net 145 (+1). Though the normal order of events would have been to conduct a three hole playoff using a percentage of each competitors handicap and determining the winner after the holes had been completed, Mr. Stocklen had left the facility and could not be found, thus Jim Burger would win the playoff and take home the trophy for winning the Division. Richard Joseph, new comer to the SNGA started his season off on the right foot firing a two day Net total of 148 (+4) and talking home 3rd alone. The SNGA would like to thank Joe Kelly, the professional staff, and the bar & grill at both Highland Falls Golf Club and Palm Valley Golf Club for putting on such a great event. The courses were in great condition and we couldn't have asked for a more pleasant staff. We would also like to thank the volunteers that helped make the event run smoothly and efficiently. Lastly we would like to thank our corporate sponsor Las Vegas Golf & Tennis for their support. CLICK HERE for Full Results CLICK HERE for photos from the event (More to come)
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Winterwood Men’s Golf Association PO Box 62161 Boulder City, NV 89006 March 17, 2012
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March 2012 PACE OF PLAY With the arrival of spring and the recent change to Daylight Savings Time, we have moved full swing (!) into the 2012 golf season. However, there is nothing that can dull our enthusiasm for this great game more than slow pace of play. Every golfer I know has talked about slow pace of play and complained about slow pace of play. Almost every golfer I know believes they are a fast player. It’s always someone else who is responsible for slow play. The truth of the matter is that we are probably all responsible for slow pace of play on occasion. With all the tournament activity coming up this is a good time to focus on our pace of play and foster those habits that will help improve pace of play. I have looked at some of the studies done about pace of play and some of the excellent articles written about the subject. The bottom line is that maintaining good pace of play does not mean rushing your play, it just means being ready to play each shot when it’s your turn. If we all use good common sense out on the course, we can establish and maintain good pace of play. For example, don’t wait in your cart until your partner has hit her shot before going to your ball. If your ball is nearby, walk to it. If not, drop your partner off and drive to your ball. Don’t wait until you get to your ball to figure out your shot. Start thinking about your probable yardage and the club you will need as you are approaching your ball. Once you reach the green, start the process of reading the green and figuring out your line right away, so that you are ready to putt as soon as it is your turn. We have some great tournaments and events coming up. Let’s try to always keep pace of play in mind so we can eliminate some of those agonizing 5 or 6-hour rounds! Speaking of tournaments, the Women Southern Nevada Senior Amateur takes place May 7 – 8, 2012. This tournament involves 36 holes of stroke play and is flighted by age. The Southern Nevada State Amateur Tournament and Silver Cup Qualifier takes place June 25 – 26, 2012 and the USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Tournament takes place on May 28, 2012. All three of the above mentioned tournaments will be held at Painted Desert Golf Club. Check out the WSNGA web site at www.wsnga.org for entry forms and information about these, and other, up-coming tournaments and golf events.
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Misunderstood Rules Provided by SNGA
IMPORTANT!! New and Updated Rules for 2012! Information provided by the USGA. For more information please visit www.usga.org Definitions Addressing the Ball: The Definition is amended so that a player has addressed the ball simply by grounding his club immediately in front of or behind the ball, regardless of whether or not he has taken his stance. Therefore, the Rules generally no longer provide for a player addressing the ball in a hazard. (See also related change to Rule 18-2b)
Rules Rule 1-2. Exerting Influence on Movement of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions. The Rule is amended to establish more clearly that, if a player intentionally takes an action to influence the movement of a ball or to alter physical conditions affecting the playing of a hole in a way that is not permitted by the Rules, Rule 1-2 applies only when the action is not already covered in another Rule. For example, a player improving the lie of his ball is in breach of Rule 13-2 and therefore that Rule would apply, whereas a player intentionally improving the lie of a fellow-competitor’s ball is not a situation covered by Rule 13-2 and, therefore, is governed by Rule 1-2. Rule 6-3a. Time of Starting. Rule 6-3a is amended to provide that the penalty for starting late, but within five minutes of the starting time, is reduced from disqualification to loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play. Previously this penalty reduction could be introduced as a condition of competition. Rule 12-1. Seeing Ball; Searching for Ball. Rule 12-1 is reformatted for clarity. In addition, it is amended to (i) permit a player to search for his ball anywhere on the course when it may be covered by sand and to clarify that there is no penalty if the ball is moved in these circumstances, and (ii) apply a penalty of one stroke under Rule 18-2a if a player moves his ball in a hazard when searching for it when it is believed to be covered by loose impediments. Rule 13-4. Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions. Exception 2 to Rule 13-4 is amended to permit a player to smooth sand or soil in a hazard at any time, including before playing from that hazard, provided it is for the sole purpose of caring for the course and Rule 13-2 is not breached. Rule 18-2b. Ball Moving After Address. A new Exception is added that exonerates the player from penalty if his ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that he did not cause the ball to move. For example, if it is a gust of wind that moves the ball after it has been addressed, there is no penalty and the ball is played from its new position. Rule 19-1. Ball in Motion Deflected or Stopped; By Outside Agency. The note is expanded to prescribe the various outcomes when a ball in motion has been deliberately deflected or stopped by an outside agency. Rule 20-7c. Playing from Wrong Place; Stroke Play. Note 3 is amended so that if a player is to be penalized for playing from a wrong place, in most cases the penalty will be limited to two strokes, even if another Rule has been breached prior to his making the stroke. Appendix IV. A new Appendix is added to prescribe general regulations for the design of devices and other equipment, such as tees, gloves and distance measuring devices.
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SNGA Job Opportunities JOB TITLE: Executive Director (ED) REPORTS TO: Executive Committee (EC) WORKS WITH: Staff, volunteers, golf course staff, and tournament players GENERAL DEFINITION OF POSITION: This “at-will” Executive Director position is the chief executive officer and administrative agent of Southern Nevada Golf Association. The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the policies and directions of the President, the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors; the by-laws of The Southern Nevada Golf Association doing business as Southern Nevada Golf Association. This position is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, management, community relations, general communications, budget, and all staff relations of the organization. In addition, the Executive Director is also responsible for oversight of the SNGA Tournaments operated and managed by Southern Nevada Golf Association.
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________________________________________________________________________ JOB TITLE: Tournament Coordinator REPORTS TO: Executive Director (ED) WORKS WITH: Staff, volunteers, golf course staff, and tournament players GENERAL DEFINITION OF POSITION: Primary responsibility is to administer the SNGA Tour as well as other Special Events as created. This position will also assist in the administration of some of the SNGA’s Championships and USGA Qualifiers as well as serve as the SNGA’s Volunteer Coordinator and provide support to other departments with regards to overall membership initiatives.
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________________________________________________________________________ JOB TITLE: PJ Boatwright Jr. Intern REPORTS TO: Executive Director (ED) WORKS WITH: Staff, volunteers, golf course staff, and tournament players GENERAL DEFINITION OF POSITION: The intern will work under the supervision of the association’s Executive Director, Tournament Director and Department Heads and will be exposed to all areas of the administration of amateur golf in Southern Nevada. START DATE: TBD PAY: $2000/month DURATION: 8 months
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________________________________________________________________________ Please submit resumes to info@snga.org
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Las Vegas Country Club book captures historic Club and story of Las Vegas The recently released coffee table book, The Las Vegas Country Club: Chronicle of an Icon, authored by longtime Las Vegas golf writer Brian Hurlburt, captures everything that the Club and Las Vegas are about. The first private, equity Club in Las Vegas was the home of the movers and shakers (Irwin Molasky, Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Carolyn and Oscar Goodman, etc.). Also a part of the Club history is the presence of members of organized crime—the Club was the real-life back drop for the movie Casino as the main characters (Frank Rosenthal, Tony Spilotro) were Las Vegas Country Club members. Also, celebrities, politicians, and athletes from all over the world played and partied at the Club. Among them were Gerald Ford, Dean Martin, Bill Clinton, Jim Brown, Joe Dimaggio, and many, many more. Legendary Las Vegas Country Club tennis pro Johnny Lane captures what many are saying about the book: “I have been fortunate to have been the tennis pro at The Las Vegas Country Club for the last 30 years, and I know a lot about this wonderful place, but after reading this book, I know even more of the story. It seems like with every page there were more and new interesting details and information about the members and the Club. I stayed up very late when I first got the book and read it cover to cover.” The Las Vegas Country Club: Chronicle of an Icon is available for purchase at The Las Vegas Country Club (734-1122) or at Stephens Press (387.5260). More info: www.LVCountryClubBook.com
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What’s on Tap >>> 2012 Clark County Amateur The First major of 2012, the Clark County Amateur, will be held at Boulder City Team Amateur will be held at both at Boulder Creek Golf Club on April 12-15. Four different divisions will be represented including Scratch, Net, Senior, and Super Senior. Entry is still available at www.snga.org and the deadline is Sunday April 8th at 11:59PM. For more information about the SNGA and its affiliates, please visit www.snga.org. Page 11