Msga magazine october 2014 issue 15

October 2014 Issue # 15

2014

simpson cup

comes to maryland

Ryder Cup diary

Reflections from Gleneagles

5 Mike Questions with

Hughes

Destination report

Ballybunion, Dooks and Tralee: The Best of Southwest Ireland Golf

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Executive Director’s Welcome

Year of Outstanding Individual Achievement The 2014 golf season has produced some outstanding national tournament results by two local MSGA golfers.

First is Denny McCarthy a Senior at the University of Virginia and a member of Argyle Country Club. The first outstanding tournament finish was at the NCAA Division I Collegiate Golf Championship played at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. It is the first time Prairie Dunes has hosted the NCAA Championship. There were 30 teams and 156 individuals competing over the par 70, 6598 yard Championship course. Denny opened the competition with a 5 under par round of 65 followed by one over 71 and a final round at even par 70 leaving him with a 4 under total of 206 placing him 5th individually out of 156 and two strokes off the winning score.

Locally, he won his second Maryland Amateur title played over the East Course at Baltimore Country Club defeating Chris Baloga in the 36 hole final match. A few weeks later he failed to repeat as Maryland Open Champion by losing a playoff to Pat McCormick at Lakewood Country Club.

Next big tournament was the United States Amateur Championship conducted at the Highlands Course of the Atlanta Athletic Club. Denny qualified for match play and won five matches reaching the semi-finals of our 114th National Championship before losing 1 up to Corey Connors of Canada.

After the U.S. Amateur, Denny was selected to the United States three man team to compete in the 2014 World Amateur Team Championship to be played in Karuizawa, Japan at the par-71, 7,010-yard Oshitate Course (OC) and the par-72, 7,008-yard Iriyama Course (IC) at Karuizawa 72 Golf East. The event is a stroke play event over 72 holes using the low two scores each 18 hole round. Dennyshot66-68-67-64 for a 267 total to lead the USA Team to a 2 stroke victory over Canada. His final round 8-under par 64 included a front nine score of 28 setting the WATC record for lowest ever recorded at the event.

The second is Patrick Tallent member of Congressional Country Club. Pat qualified for the United States Senior Amateur Championship hosted by Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, California and conducted at par 72 over 6825 yards. He qualified for match play and was the 60th seed out of the field of 64. This was his 27th USGA Championship that he was playing in throughout his career. After winning his first five matches, he found himself in the 18 hole final against Bryan Norton of Mission Hills, Kansas. Pat closed out his 2 and 1 victory by sinking a 30 foot birdieputt on the 17th hole to take home his first U.S. National Championship. Pat became the first local golfer to win a men’s National Championship since Deane Beman won the US Amateur in 1963.

By winning the title, Pat receives a 10 year exemption from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Amateur, plus exemptions into the next two U.S. Amateurs and U.S. Mid-Amateurs, and an exemption into the 2015 U.S. Senior Open. He will also be exempt from local qualifying for next year’s U.S. Open.

William K. Smith, Executive Director,

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Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome

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William K. Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association

Ryder Cup 2014

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Reflections from Gleneagles - Bill Hogan

Special feature

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2014 Simpson Cup

Five Questions 10

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Mike Hughes, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association

Contents

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2014 Simpson cup

TJ JL Foundation

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Golf fights Diabetes - Chris Johnson

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RULES REVISITED

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“Tell me some Rules that can help me.” - Jerry Duffy

Destination report

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Southwest Ireland’s - Ballybunion, Dooks and Tralee

WoMens fashion

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Playing For Your Future Golf in Retirement - Andrew Lenich

36 State news

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Reflections from Gleneagles

By Bill Hogan – International Director – Premier Golf LLC Photo by Montana Pritchard /The PGA of America

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he magnitude of The Ryder Cup first hits you as the shuttle bus approaches the tournament venue: The vast amount of coordination and advance volunteer hours that occur to pull off such a huge event.

There is high fencing around the entire property with security guards canvassing every inch. Rows of motorcoaches are directed to the bus depot and thousands of people enter the security lines.

Greeters with ever-present smiles are there to help, handing out course maps, pairings sheets and answering questions. Signage directs fans to the different viewing areas and restrooms, food concession stands and, of course, the ever-present merchandise tents.

I attended the Ryder Cup as a Director of Premier Golf LLC, the exclusive licensed distributor of North American Ryder Cup packages for the PGA of America.

Along with my wife Michelle, we descended upon Gleneagles from our base at the 5-star Sheraton Grand Edinburgh along with hundreds of other Premier Golf clients. There was excellent transport flexibility from each hotel because Premier Golf had arranged multiple bus departures and returns from each hotel spread across Edinburgh, Dundee and St Andrews.

Some guests were on the first bus every morning and stayed until late, whereas others decided that they would split days at Gleneagles and use the afternoon or morning to explore the town, while more than half of our clients took advantage of Premier Golf’s “a la carte” golf packages and teed it up at the St Andrews Old Course, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, North Berwick and Gullane.

The beauty of the Ryder Cup is that the fans are respectful, fun-loving and eager for a good-natured tease. Wearing the red, white and blue? Expect a few jokes aimed in your direction, but always quickly followed by a pat on the back and a “hope you’re enjoying your trip!”

Every Ryder Cup venue has a large collection of grandstands for spectator viewing, and Gleneagles was no exception. All seats are open to the general public, first come first served. So most fans find a strategic place to sit and watch the matches come through.

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Sunday is always the best day because all every play is on the course in individual singles matches and the roars from across the hills echo in your ears. At Gleneagles, there were many muted morning roars, indicating an American match swing, only to be drowned out most of the afternoon by huge European roars, obvious “OleOle” moments for the home team.

So here I sit today, after another convincing European victory, and the media dissects every decision that Captain Tom Watson made. Unfair in my opinion, because the old adage still rules: Win and you’re a genius; lose and you’re the goat.

All photos by Montana Pritchard /The PGA of America

The fact is, all 12 players on each side are fantastic, and tee to green it’s almost impossible to tell the best from the worst. Because, the Ryder Cup, like the Masters or U.S. Open, comes down to the guys who make more big putts at big moments. And the fact is that in the last 20 years or so, the Europeans have made more big putts.

It’s as simple as that!

The most refreshing sidebar in all of this? Sunday night, after the dust had settled and the media was gone, members of both teams gathered together in the USA team room and shared drinks deep into the night. To them, the competition was over and the boys on both teams were back to being friends, supporting the fact that most of them are buddies on weekly basis on the professional tours.

The Ryder Cup is bigger than ever. The event easily surpasses anything else in golf. The energy and passion on the grounds is compelling. Emotion pours from the players unlike any other tournament. It’s the greatest spectacle in golf.

I’ve witnessed many Ryder Cups in person and you should see it for yourself in 2016 at Hazeltine in Minnesota. I guarantee it will not only be a highlight in your golfing life, but one of the most cherished moments in your life overall!

Bill Hogan has played golf in 56 countries and is a foremost expert in global golf travel with 25 years of experience in the business. He is the International Director of Premier Golf, a PGA of America partner and the sole distributor of North American Ryder Cup travel packages since 1991.

Premier Golf also provides experienced travel services to some of the world’s classic international and U.S. destinations, including Ireland, Spain, New Zealand, Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach and Pinehurst. For more information, visit www.PremierGolf.com or call 800-283-GOLF.

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Congressional Country Club is proud to host The Simpson Cup on October 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8. The Simpson Cup is an annual tournament held between a team of 12 injured servicemen and veterans from the US and their counterparts in Britain. The tournament is named after its founder, John Simpson and serves to raise awareness and funds for the On Course Foundation. This Ryder Cup style tournament showcases the unique position of golf as one of the few sports where players of all skills and abilities can play together on a level playing field.

The On Course Foundation supports the recovery of injured Service personnel and veterans through golf. It rehabilitates, builds confidence and self-belief through golf skills and employment events, and sets them on a path to meaningful fulltime employment opportunities in the golf industry. The OCF draws attention to the plight of the growing number of courageous individuals and ensures they are never forgotten. We need your help to give our injured Servicemen the best possible chance of getting back On Course. Please join our tournament chair, Greg Lamb in supporting this worthwhile cause. To learn more and make your charitable donation please visit www.oncoursefoundation.com John Lyberger PGA Director of Golf, CCM Congressional Country Club

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Ret. Cpl. Chad Pfeifer (pictured), who lost his left leg above the knee in 2007 when the vehicle that he was travelling in was hit with by an IED in Iraq, had never played before his accident. Today, he is down to a handicap of 1 and will lead a team of 12 injured Servicemen and veterans in the third Simpson Cup, to be held Congressional Country Club from October 6-8, 2014.

The Simpson Cup pitches 12 injured Servicemen and veterans from the UK against their American counterparts in a Ryder Cup style competition. All competitors are members of the On Course Foundation (a registered Charitable Organization in the UK and US) which helps wounded, injured and Sick Servicemen, women and veterans get back on course, both via golf itself and jobs in the golf industry.

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he Tournament, which aims to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation, begins Sunday, October 5th with the Official Opening Ceremony followed by a fundraising dinner and Gala Ball. Monday, October 6th features a player/sponsor tournament taking place on the Blue and Gold Courses with a dinner and prize giving for participants. The Simpson Cup is officially underway on Tuesday, October 7th with the four ball matches (two against two, better ball) which will take place on the Gold Course. The events will wrap up Wednesday, October 8th with individual matches on the Blue Course followed by the Cup Presentation to the winning team, and closing ceremonies to round off the week.

The On Course Foundation, founded by John Simpson (the former manager of Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer and Greg Norman), has been operating in the UK since 2010 and was launched in the US in 2012. Since then, the charity has introduced over 500 injured individuals to the game of golf, with many going on to find work experience and full-time jobs within the golf industry.

“The competition and the events leading up to it are key aspects of the On Course Foundation’s program on both sides of the Atlantic. Golf provides the ultimate level playing field, and through great coaching, the charity is able to rebuild confidence in these deserving individuals as they face new challenges in their lives.

Most importantly, we aim to give them opportunities for the future via work experience and employment opportunities in the golf industry,” said Simpson. “The Simpson Cup gives these determined and focused men and women something to work towards - a real target.”

“Last year, I witnessed the competition in the UK, and was deeply moved by the professionalism, pride and pose of the athletes and impressed by the golf,” said Gregory Lamb, immediate past President of Congressional and the 2014 Simpson Cup Tournament Chairman.

The Simpson Cup is the marquee event for the On Course Foundation and has been met with great success during the last two years. It was first hosted in 2012 at TPC Sawgrass in Jacksonville, Florida and RoyalLytham& St Annes in Lancashire, UK in 2013.Team USA will be looking to turn the tables in 2014 after their British counterparts secured impressive victories in the previous two tournaments.

Golfing legend and On Course Foundation Patron, Arnold Palmer, has been a keen supporter since the charity’s beginnings and has offered his support to both teams: “I am delighted that the 2014 Simpson Cup is taking place at Congressional Country Club,” said Mr Palmer. “It fills me with great joy that these injured Servicemen can enjoy our wonderful game. I continue to be profoundly moved by their courage and determination.”

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"I am delighted that the 2014 Simpson Cup is taking place at Congressional Country Club. It fills me with great joy that these injured Servicemen and veterans can enjoy our wonderful game. I continue to be profoundly moved by their courage and determination.”

- Arnold Palmer

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Schedule of Simpson Cup Events Sunday, October 5: Official Opening Ceremony followed by Fundraising Dinner & Gala Ball Monday, October 6: Player/Sponsor tournament play. Location: Blue & Gold Courses Tuesday, October 7: Simpson Cup Tournament Day 1 (Four Ball matches). Location: Gold Course Wednesday, October 8: Simpson Cup Tournament Day 2 (individual matches). Location: Blue Course Wednesday, October 8: Cup presentation and Closing Ceremony

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ABOUT THE ON COURSE FOUNDATION: The On Course Foundation (OCF) is a registered charity in the UK and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization in the USA. OCF provides long-term benefits for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) Servicemen personnel and veterans via golf tuition, work experience placements and jobs in the golf industry.Endorsed by the R&A and US PGA Tour, with His Royal Highness The Duke of York and Arnold Palmer as Patrons, OCF has an ever-growing number of injured members and the Foundation has secured full-time employment for numerous ex-Servicemen in the golf industry, with many more undertaking work experience placements with a view to full-time employment.

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ABOUT THE SIMPSON CUP The Simpson Cup is an annual Ryder Cup styled tournament between 12 injured Servicemen and veterans from Great Britain and the USA.Named after the Chairman and Founder of the On Course Foundation, John Simpson, the event demonstrates the unique position of golf as one of the few sports where players of all skills and abilities can play together on a level playing field, because of the official golf handicap system.The competitors involved are all members of the On Course Foundation, a charitable organisation on both sides of the Atlantic which aims to support the recovery of injured Service personnel and veterans via golf tuition and jobs in the golf industry. The aim of this unique event is to raise the awareness of both charities, and to raise funds to support the programme of activities both in the UK and the US. MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | October 2014

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“Marriott Vacations Worldwide was proud to be an official sponsor of the 2014 Simpson Cup. As coaches of the U.S team Don Moyer and myself are extremely excited about being invovled in this competition. The Simpson Cup is not only a tremendous event for both teams but it is a testament to what the On Course Foundation is doing for disabled veterans and the game of golf around the world” - Andy Mitchell Director of Golf Operations Marriott’s Grande Vista

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Five Questions

Mike Hughes

CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association

How does the mission of the NGCOA differ from that of other associations within golf?

The mission of the NGCOA is to represent the interests of golf course owners and operators. We do this in a variety of ways, including educational resources on every phase of golf course operations, networking events at our annual conference, a purchasing program that saves costs, and legislative and regulatory advocacy, just to name a few. We also collaborate and lead many of the industry coalitions taking on the big issues of player development and the image of the game.

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Lately there have been a lot of negative news reports about the state of golf. Why do you think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the case, and how is the industry working to change those perceptions?

Most of the negative press has resulted from the news that Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sporting Goods laid off their 500 in-store PGA Professionals. In my view, this story is much more about the mis-steps of an individual retailer than the state of golf. The facts are that accounting for weather, rounds are even for the last year or so, and in fact, spending is up a bit on golf overall. The industry is also working to highlight the many positive stories including the success of our player development initiatives and increased exponential growth in junior programs such as PGA Junior League Golf and Drive, Chip and Putt.

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What are some of the biggest challenges facing the game and what is the NGCOA doing to help address them?

The challenge facing golf, like that of many other traditional leisure activities, is growing participation in an era where people are confronted with so many alternative activities competing for their attention and time. Part and parcel of that primary challenge is making sure that the game is welcoming and accessible to everyone. The NGCOA is taking these issues on in many ways including educating owners on best practices for bringing new players into the game, encouraging owners to offer golf in formats that appeal to people who feel more time starved, and promoting an image of the game that emphasizes its best qualities including its endless variety, sociability, and health and wellness benefits.

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It’s no secret that golf struggles to attract and retain younger players. How can the industry reverse this trend?

The industry now has in place several programs that are proving successful in reaching out to junior golfers, including The First Tee, PGA Junior League Golf, Drive, Chip and Putt, and LPGA/USGA Girls Golf. Contrary to some perceptions, 6.3 million millennials played 100 million rounds of golf in this past year. Our most recent research shows that although the typical challenges of available time and money are keeping them from playing more often, the product that is golf is very desirable to this generation.

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About Mike Hughes As Chief Executive Officer, Mike Hughes is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the NGCOA and its subsidiaries. Under Hughes’ guidance, the NGCOA has increased its membership and has become recognized as the leading trade association for owners and operators in the golf industry. Hughes graduated from the College of Charleston with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

He earned a master’s degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina Law School. He joined the NGCOA in 1990 after serving as a litigation attorney for the law firm of Rosen, Rosen, and Hagood. Hughes serves on the Executive Committee of Golf 20/20, on the Board of Governors of the National Golf Foundation and on the Advisory Board of the Golf Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the selection panel for the PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Looking a few years ahead, where do you see golf, both as business and as a sport?

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Here in the U.S., I expect that in the next few years we will experience modest growth in overall rounds and revenue as the economy and employment continues to improve. Worldwide growth will continue to outpace growth in the U.S. Long term, I am optimistic about golf’s prospects because it is a uniquely appealing game of infinite variety that can be played by everyone. As the junior and adult player initiatives get more scale, golf participation will increase.

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Ballybunion, Dooks and Tralee: The Best of Southwest Ireland Golf

Tralee

www.traleegolfclub.com Opened in 1984, Tralee is widely regarded as Arnold Palmer’s finest golf course design. The front-nine terrainfeatures subtle contours, with several holes playing hard against the Atlantic.

Highlights include the par-5 second, which boomerangs around cliff tops reminiscent of Pebble Beach, and the par-3 third, which boasts an 12th century Norman watchtower as a backdrop.

The back nine is an inspired ride masterfully routed through mountainous dunes. The long par-4 12th may be one of the hardest par 4s in the world, while the par-3 16th – aptly named “Shipwreck” – overlooks the site where a vessel from the Spanish Armada ran aground in 1588.

Boasting jaw-dropping views at every turn, Tralee could very well be the most spectacular setting for golf in the world.

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Rory McIlroy’s ascent to the top of the world rankings has helped shine a white-hot spotlight on Northern Ireland’s treasure trove of golf course gems, places like Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.

But to the south and west, meandering through fescuecovered dunes along County Kerry’s rugged Atlantic coastline, sits three acclaimed clubs that should be firmly entrenched atop every golfer’s “bucket list”: Ballybunion, Tralee and Dooks.

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Ballybunion

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Ballybunionis the course that started Americans’ fascination with Irish golf more than three decades ago. Upon his maiden visit in 1981, none other than Tom Watson proclaimed, “After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think the game was invented here.”

The club’s Old Course presentsperhaps the Emerald Isle’s quintessential golf experience. Ranked consistently in the world’s top 20 courses by GOLF Magazine, the par-71, 6,802-yard layout radiates majesty and charm. Beautifully contoured fairways fuse with a blanket of grassy dunes to fashion a classic test of links golf. The Old Course has mesmerized guests for decades, a tribute to its embodiment of the game’s greatest traits. The 402-yard 11th hole is widely heralded as one of the finest par 4s in the world, while the long par-3 No. 15 is both remarkably scenic and treacherous.

Ballybunion’s newer course, the Cashen, opened in 1984 and is also not to be missed. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones and situated on an even more dramatic parcel than its sister layout, the par-72, 6,306-yard course is one of the country’s most challenging tests. Bold and flirtatious, it requires acute precision off the tee and into the greens. Wildly undulating with breathtaking views throughout, the Cashenis consistently rated among the best modern layouts in Great Britain and Ireland by Golfweek

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Dooks

www.dooks.com Dooks may be the best-kept secret in Irish golf. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2014, it rambles along picturesque Dingle Bay. Deriving its name from the Irish word for “dunes,” the fun, player-friendly track boasts Atlantic Ocean views from nearly every hole. Framed by Ireland’s highest mountain range, the McGillycuddy Reeks, Dooks’ gently rolling site is awash with natural beauty.

In 2006, architect Martin Hawtreerebuilt all bunkers, relocated tees and fairways, and shaped 16 new greens – 10 in new locations. A sporty par 71 measuring 6,586 yards from the back tees, Dooks is now a fairer test of golf that still drips with trademark charm. Numbers 4, 7 and 11 are among its most memorable holes.

Despite the relatively modest yardage, the course record is just 70. Ever-present southwest winds put a premium on the ground game and proper shot trajectory.

Numerous greenside collection areas await mis-hit approaches and compel imaginative bumps, chips and pitches to get up-and-down.

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With the Euro weakening and the golf season winding down at home, there’s never been a better time to book the trip of a lifetime for 2015. The good folks at Ballybunion, Tralee and Dooksawait with open arms, full of craic (pronounced “crack,” which is loosely translated as “fun” in Gaelic) and eager to share their extraordinary slices of golf heaven on earth with visitors from around the globe.

Getting There Dublin Airport (DUB) is a three-hour drivefrom County Kerry. Non-stop service from Washington-Dulles (IAD) is available on United Airlines several days a week. Shannon Airport (SNN) is two hours from the Southwest courses and offers non-stop flights from New York, Boston and Chicago.

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Golf in Retirement

by Andrew Lenich, Platinum Financial Group

For some of us golf is more than a game - It’s a way of life. We do everything in our power to get ourselves out on the lush greens of our local club any chance we get. This game of hooky we play from the office works well while our main time consumer is the business that affords us our luxury. Soon the paradigm will shift as we head into retirement. We will have the luxury of more time to hit the links with no trips to the office. This can be done well into our golden and twilight years doing what we love. I remember playing golf with a good friend’s grandfather a few years back.

He played everyday weather permitting. The amount of energy that man had walking the course was invigorating. Although he is now deceased he did live into his late 90’splaying golf almost every day at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda (his timing was almost perfect as the course is no longer public). My Uncle Augie on the other hand used a cart every day at the country club in West Palm Florida. He doesn’t play every day but he is still taking in a round or two in his 90’s as well. We know what we learn and I have learned a lot from my Dad over the years. He can’t play anymore because of his hip but when he retired he started with a full golf membership down on John’s Island in South Carolina. As his hip progressed and his game suffered he gave up the cost of the full membership and took a part time job as a starter over at the Ocean Course on Kiawah. I thought that was ingenious! He was able to stay around the sport he loved and needless to say the free golf was a nice perk as well.

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What I am getting at is this; Playing golf helps you live longer and it doesn’t matter where you play as long as you get out there. Here are a few tips to keep you playing well into ‘your” 90s Over the coming issues we are going to take a look at golf & finance and what it means to you. I have put together a few thoughts you might want to consider before you punch that last time card.

• I hate to point out the obvious but in my area of expertise I always find that couples going into retirement have never “talked about Retirement”. What I mean by that is over the past 5, 10 30 years you both have been working, spending weeknights and weekends together or maybe less. In retirement you get to spend all your time together. Have the discussion about your day to day plans in retirement, especially if one of you is retiring before the other. Do you want to retire locally or maybe in a different climate? Is traveling the first ten years of retirement in your plan? Golfing 5 days a week or just on the weekends?

• Plan financially for your golf. Let’s get real,golfers fall into 3 financial categories: 1. Full country club membership- price not an option, you’ve got a membership that’s been grandfathered down over the years and you’ve played most of the “dream” courses out there- here’s an idea/ try a public course 2. Junior Club Membership/ Plays public courses part of the time- you got it but within reason 3. Only public courses- golf is definitely a luxury If you fall into category 1 there is not too much I can tell you but here’s a shot. One don’t be boring, venture out and try other clubs and courses. Two make sure you have a trust set up for your family that includes the club membership, its part of your legacy!

For those that are category 2 make sure you have allotted an account or that will cover your golf expense. You may not have the company to write off your game anymore in retirement!

Also keep in mind there are many public courses that are very inexpensive to practice on before going to the club and showing off your skill.

Category 3 is my favourite. You are the true golfer. You give up all the other extras to go play a round. You probably know all the ins and outs of the public courses but here are a few extra tips. Afternoon rounds are a great way to get out there for off peak rates. Most courses in Maryland offer yearly and seasonal packages, this can get your cost down to below $20 a round!

• One of the biggest questions I get is how can I afford this or that in retirement. Like I say for everything from retirement to education planning, plan. Depending on your financial situation there are many ways to pay for things but the best is to just put aside a small amount over a period of time to reach your goal. Simple as that. I have my clients earmark a bank account or even an IRA as your “hobby” savings.

You can use this as your everyday golf account or as a “yearly golf trip” to your favourite course with your buddies. There are ways to play only off the interest (sometimes tax free!) and still pass the principal on to the kids and grandkids.

Make sure you use an appropriate adjusted inflation rate and start saving sooner rather than later!

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Course Highlight of the Month Montgomery County Public Courses www.mcggolf.com

through our competitive golf pricing which is available to anyone interested in Maryland public golf courses.

All courses offer frequent play golf discount programs, reduced golf memberships and loyalty golf programs that includes complimentary golf and discounted golf merchandise.

Montgomery County offers yearly packages that are interchangeable at all 9 public courses to play: $2295 unlimited $999 weekdays only Includes discounts at the clubhouse, employee store discounts, food etc. (golf cart is extra!)

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MCG operates nine public golf courses in Maryland and more specifically golf courses located near the Washington DC and Baltimore metro areas. Golf course locations include Potomac, Silver Spring, Rockville and Bethesda Maryland. All courses offer full-service golf facilities including snack bar, golf merchandise shops, golf instruction, golf leagues, golf practice range, golf putting greens, golf outings and golf tournament facilities. Sligo Creek Golf Course is a nine - hole course located inside the Washington DC beltway. Falls Road, Needwood, Laytonsville, Rattlewood, and Poolesville are beginner friendly golf courses which cater to women golfers, senior golfers, and high handicap golfers. MCG offers introductory golf programs, golf leagues, golf tournaments. Discount golf is available

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Those little extras to keep in mind Private course Membership fee - To join Clubs usually have a fee to join. Some clubs allow you to pass the membership on to your heirs and if needed you can sell the membership back to the club, sometimes at a small premium. Double check the different memberships available and find the on that suits your needs. In this area they are in the six figure investment and up for a full membership where you can get one.

Membership Dues - There may be a month or yearly fee with your membership depending on the club.

Club Account - Most clubs have a spending limit you are required to reach each year, this helps in maintaining the amenities at the club.

Assessments - This is an ugly word with any investment. Any upgrades to the club, damages to the club, tax increases etc. will be passed on to the members through a one time or monthly fee.

Public Course Pay as you Play - Most public courses are a la carte.

Season Package - Check with your local courses to see what is available. You can get your cost per round down to $20 or less if you play often enough with an unlimited package! *No assessments or dues, you can even bring your own lunch!

About Andrew Lenich Andrew Lenich is a financial advisor in the Bethesda area who works with families and individuals. His main focus is making sure all areas of your financial plan are in sync and manage both investments and taxation while taking the least amount of risk to get to your goals.

Andrew Lenich Platinum Financial Group 7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 1350 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-656-1008

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42 POWERBILT AIR FORCE ONE DFX DRIVER Share

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DFX stands for Deep Face Extreme. Once the golfer stands over this driver they will see the difference. The clubface is now 5 mm deeper than the previous version, which catches the ball at impact slightly longer and combines with the nitrogen inside the clubhead to create reduced spin and more distance.

In mygolfspy.com, Most Wanted Driver of 2014 article it rated the Air Force One DFX fifth among all new-for-2014 drivers. The article is located online athttp://www. mygolfspy.com/2014-most-wanted-driveroverall-awards/ -- claims the Air Force One DFX did well in all of its test categories. Total driving distance was 222.59 yards; total gained vs. control was +1.72 yards; spin was 2991.89 rpm; launch angle was 10.9 degrees, and ball speed was 138.31 mph.

PowerBilt has signed MMA athlete Cub Swanson to promote the DFX driver and all of its latest golf equipment. An avid golfer who grew up mostly in the Palm Springs area, the MMA pro Swanson is part of a new marketing campaign to position PowerBilt with an edgier personality.

The Air Force One DFX features Nitrogen N7 “Nitrogen Charged” technology, a newly patented method to reinforce the clubface without adding any weight. The forged titanium body comes with titanium cup face technology, as well as aerodynamic clubhead shaping. It’s available in both the high MOI and Tour Series, in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12.5°. Standard shaft length is 45 ½”.

The club is offered in several leading shaft models from the top OEM shaft brands, so that golfers will achieve the optimum launch angle and spin rate for their unique swing. MSRP starts at $299.99, and there is an upcharge for some shaft models.

About PowerBilt Golf Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world’s best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. open, and the PGA Championship. today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming, Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweet spot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Air Force One irons were named to the 2011 and 2013 Golf Digest Hot List. Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of the world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

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44 TJ JL Foundation How golf is helping fight Diabetes Share

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golf Fights

Diabetes

by Chris Johnson - Former host of the 19th Hole on 106.7 the Fan & SMGA Board Member

“Diabetes is a devastating disease. It is a thief that steals health, time, finances, and peace of mind, while it robs people of basic rights. It destroys families, breaks their hearts and takes away childhoods. Every time a small child is told “you have diabetes,” it makes us more determined to find a cure. By supporting the TJ-JL Foundation, you allow us to fund programs and organizations such as the American Diabetes Association and the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) that continue to educate, assist, develop research and provide resources to local communities and across the nation to combat the horrible disease known as diabetes.”

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Click here for Corporate Sponsors 2014 • XML Financial Group / Title Sponsor - Brett Bernstein, Rob Kantor & Jon Lowe • Black’s Restaurant Group / Title Sponsor – Jeff & Barbara Black • Tommy Joe’s / Roof Bethesda – Alan Pohoryles • Counselors Title - Chris, Tom, Tim, John, Colleen, Michael, James, Kathleen, Chris S. • Under Armour - Kevin Plank & Stacey Ullrich • SunDun Office Refreshments – Carlsen & Linder Families • Prosperity Mortgage – Tom O’Keefe • Enterprise Rent a Car • Greystone Servicing Corporation, Inc. – Andrew Ellis • Electric Advisors - Brian & Russell Lacey • Markams – Steve Markham & Kate Lively • Tycko & Zavareei, LLP • Ethridge, Quinn, McAuliffe, Rowan & Hartinger • Dexcom • Lively, Ostrye & Worch • Hodge & Hart Insurance • Washington Orthopedics • Signs by Tomorrow - Glenn Hunt • Brown Forman • Premium Distributors • Red Bull • DW’s • Repax • GrillMarx • Truman-Cleary Group • SYSCO Distributors • Sport & Heallth • Barcardi - Grey Goose • Capriotti’s • Anheuser-Busch • Boone & Sons • Barwood Taxi • Snider & Associates • Jack McGrath • Capital Hardscapes • Brave Dave Open • UniPark Valet Services • Fitz Auto Mall • JB Creative Services

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46 TJ JL Foundation How golf is helping fight Diabetes Share

Founders - Alan Pohoryles (Owner, Tommy Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and Jon Lowe

We have set a goal to raise $100,000 in 2014, by adding more fundraising events in addition to our annual golf classic

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Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, which translates into over 8% of the population.

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For 10 years, Alan Pohoryles and Jon Lowe have staged a golf tournament to combat diabetes. “Poho”, as he is well known in the Washington DC area, is an owner of Tommy Joe’s Restaurant in Bethesda, Md. Jon, his good friend, has long been an active businessman in Montgomery County. Their desire to raise money and awareness coupled with their strong following in the community allowed this to blossom into The TJ-JL Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3 tax entity, in 2011.

The following year they added a Youth Ambassador Program, selecting a local child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In 2014, they were able to recognize co-Youth Ambassadors. Brothers Simon and Oliver Black, both dealing with type 1 diabetes, were honored.

After a few years at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Md and Montgomery Village Golf Club in Gaithersburg, Md, The Tommy-Joe’s-Jon Lowe Charity Invitational Golf Classic seems to have found it’s home Montgomery Country Club in Laytonsville, Md. Montgomery CC is a full service country club that’s hosted many state tournaments including the MSGA Mid Amateur this past August 11th and 12th. Celebrities are also no stranger to the field in this charity golf tournament. Washington Redskins Hall of Famer John Riggins has participated over the years. So has former Washington Capitals defenseman Alan May, former Washington Redskins Super Bowl champions Rick “Doc” Walker and Mike Nelms, former University of Maryland Gator and Peach Bowl MVP Scott McBrien, and longtime Washington, DC sportscaster Al Koken…just to name a few. But the tournament isn’t about big-timers, it’s a day full of fun with a strong sense of community. A full field of 130 participants, 40 corporate sponsors, and countless volunteers made the September 15, 2014 a day to remember for the guys that started the Tommy Joe’sJon Lowe Classic 10 years ago. “We’re proud of what this tournament has become in 10 years,” Pohoryles said.

“Our foundation was started simply on the premise of throwing a golf tournament every year, and has grown into a foundation that holds 3-4 successful events a year.” This year, The TJ-JL Foundation plans to reach $100,000 in fundraising. That’s pretty good for a couple of old pals looking to put a golf tournament together to help the community a decade ago. By the way, after many adult beverages were consumed and far too many mulligans were lied about, the tournament did crown a champion. The team of TJ Calabrese, Sam Weaver, and Frankie Sharpe took home the hardware after firing a 56 in the scramble format.

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By 2030 diabetes is expected to affect as many as 552 million people worldwide.

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What our sponsors and supporters have to say…

Brett Shane Bernstein, CFP® Managing Partner - XML Financial Group “One principal the XML Financial Group strives toward is giving back to our community. We encourage each and every member of the XML Financial Group to get involved with organizations they care about. About 5 years ago with Jon Lowe joined XML, he approached us about getting involved with his foundation. After explaining his personal story of being diagnosed with Type I Diabetes in his 30’s and how it has affected him, we decided we would become one of his foundation’s title sponsors. Jon and his foundation not only have raised significant funds to help fight diabetes, but awareness within our community. This is just one example of why the XML Financial Group gets involved in charity.”

Christopher B. Darby Esq. Partner – Counselors Title LLC. “As one of the founders of Counselors Title, LLC , we are pleased to be in a position to support causes such as the TJ-JL Foundation. I have had the pleasure of being on the Board of this organization and help support both its local foundation and every growing reach. Jon is a personal friend of mine and diabetes continues to touch us all. I am happy to be able to support my friend and we are happy to help the friends and families of others battling diabetes”.

If you would like to know more about how you can help join our cause please contact Jon Lowe directly at Website - www.tjjlfoundation.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ groups/311969979385/ LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/groups?hom e=&gid=2804618&trk=anet_ug_hm

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a member of the Winner’s Circle

The Maryland State Golf Association supports the following programs and initiatives in its pursuit of enhancing and improving the game of golf in the State of Maryland: • The MSGA sponsors the Emmet Gary Scholarship which is presented annually to agronomy students at the University of Maryland. Since 1969, there have been 151 recipients who have received scholarships totaling $289,476. Many of the students have gone on to become golf course superintendents in Maryland and across the country.

• The MSGA became a co-sponsor of the First Tee Metro Tour in the State of Maryland in 2013. The First Tee Metro Tour is a developmental tournament series that is open to The First Tee participants from the Greater Washington, D.C., Howard County, Baltimore, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County Chapters. The participants must be an active First Tee participant, at least 12 years of age and a Birdie Level Participant.

• Since 2006, the MSGA has awarded educational scholarships to individuals employed by MSGA member clubs and/or their children, and to students having completed their junior year of high school with a bona fide connection to the game of golf. To date, $87,500 of scholarships have been awarded under this program.

• The MSGA is offering support to junior golfers in their pursuit of obtaining a golf scholarship.

This is a new program beginning in 2014.

• The MSGA is contributing toward the creation of the Turfgrass Pathology Research Endowed Chair at the University of MD. Recognizing the vital importance of this position, the endowment will enable the University to recruit and support a world class pathologist and continue the industry-leading success of the Maryland Turfgrass Program.

The Executive Committee of the MSGA encourages all golfers in the State of Maryland to partner with us in supporting these worthy causes. All contributions to the MSGA are fully deductible in accordance with IRS regulations and will be recognized on the MSGA website and at the annual meeting.

Please send your contribution payable to the MSGA at 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 145, Baltimore, MD 21208.

52 RULES REVISITED “Tell me some Rules that can help me.”

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Jerry Duffy, Past President of the MSGA and a rules official on the USGA Senior Amateur Committee

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about moving the ball, which would incur a one-stroke penalty, but at least you are permitted to move leaves, sticks, grass and the like in an effort to find your ball.

Once A ball is found the exception immediately ceases.

Now, the player must proceed with the identification procedure. You know – mark the ball, announce your intention, and give your opponent or fellow competitor the opportunity to observe the lifting and replacing.

Okay, it’s your ball, now what? Replace the ball AND replace the loose impediments, as best you can, leaving a small part of the ball visible. Here, there is help within a helpful Rule. If your ball moves when replacing the loose impediments – no penalty. That’s nice!

“Rule 12 tells us that if you think your ball is within the margin of a hazard – water, lateral, or bunker, and it may be covered by loose impediments, you are permitted to move loose impediments until you find A ball”

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player states he doesn’t like the Rules. He feels trapped in a negative environment – don’t do this, you can’t do that, you must drop here, etc.

He says, “Tell me some Rules that can help me.”

Okay, let’s review a few.

One of the most helpful Rules is Rule 12. Here we learn all about SEARCHING FOR AND IDENTIFYING YOUR BALL. Everyone knows they are prohibited from moving loose impediments from a hazard while their ball is in the same hazard. Few know there is an exception. Rule 12 tells us that if you think your ball is within the margin of a hazard – water, lateral, or bunker, and it may be covered by loose impediments, you are permitted to move loose impediments until you find A ball. In this process you can even ground your club. We still have to worry

Similarly, if your ball may be covered by sand in a bunker or anywhere else on the course such as what some folks call a “waste area” (a term not in the Rules), you can move the sand by any means – club, rake, dig with your hand – but again once A ball is found the exception ceases. If the ball moves – here you are okay, no penalty. Go through the identification process then re-create the lie leaving a small part of the ball visible – the size of a dime will work.

There are many helpful Rules. If you make a mistake and drop on the wrong side of a cart path, or take a hazard drop when it’s not virtually certain the original is in the hazard, or any other bad drop or incorrect substitution – there is the “Eraser Rule” 20-6 to protect you. As long as you have not made a stroke at the ball after the mistake, you may lift the ball without penalty and proceed correctly.

Then, a favorite helper. We know that to take an unplayable lie drop we must first find and identify the ball as ours. However, if it’s known or virtually certain that your ball is in any abnormal ground condition – casual water, ground under repair, burrowing animal hole – you don’t have to find it. During a tournament I recall coming upon a group searching in high grass.

When I arrived, in my cart, a player asked, “Can you take me back to the tee, that one is lost.” I agreed and as I started back to the teeing ground I noticed mud on the player’s shoes. It was confirmed by the other players that they saw exactly where the ball wound up in the tall grass. I walked around the area and was pleased to inform the player that the whole area in and around where they were searching qualified as casual water.

Best of all, I determined his nearest point of free relief was in the light rough adjacent to the high grass. Now, on this day, here was a player that actually appreciated the Rules as he made par on the hole and finished third in the event.

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54 state news Promo For Rules Seminars Share

MSGA Rules Seminar Mr. Jerry Duffy, Past President of the MSGA and a rules official on the USGA Senior Amateur Committee has developed a rules seminar for members of member clubs of the MSGA and past seminars have drawn great reviews from all attending the seminars. If your club would like to have Jerry present the seminar to your members, please call the MSGA office at 410653-5300 or better yet just email Jerry at jeduffy@thebancorp.com

Following is a quote from one of this year’s seminars: “We had Jerry Duffy in last night doing a two hour seminar on the Rules of Golf and I cannot begin to tell you how fantastic it was. My members were engaged and eager to give correct answers, unfortunately they weren’t always able to! Jerry presented the rules in such a way that made them seem consistent, fair, and simple, which we know is not always the case. I especially liked the fact that he empowered my members tom not only adhere to the rules, but how it is their job to protect other players by making sure everyone in their group are playing by the rules. We all know that it can be difficult to bring up what may be a rules infraction, but he was able to make the group understand that it is not personal, but only fair that everyone is held to the same standard. A heartfelt Thank You goes out to the MSGA from myself and Green Hill Country Club for your efforts in continuing to support local clubs and enhancing our golfer’s experience on and off the course!”

Thanks Michael Callender, PGA, Head Golf Professional

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56 The Antigua Group lifestyle and golf apparel Share

Antigua’s Spring 2015 W The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand – has introduced its Antigua Spring 2015 Women’s Golf Collection.

“We’re very excited about our Spring 2015 Women’s Golf Collection,” said Ron McPherson, President and CEO of Antigua. “Response to the bright colors, fantastic new styling, and the advanced moisture-wicking technology has been outstanding. This promises to be our best-selling women’s collection to date.”

running errands, etc. That in mind, I combined a professional-yet-relaxed look for this line. Women want new necklines, collar treatments and styles -- which led me to play with the idea of a non-conventional polo silhouette.”

The new collection is inspired by the concept of mixing comfort and trend. It features a blend of neon colors with black and white -- in fresh new fashion-forward styles. And it’s all made using Antigua’s Desert Dry and Desert Dry XtraLite technologies that keep golfers dry and comfortable.

The 2015 line combines trim details and flirty necklines with soft and stretchy fabrics, in multiple textures and contents that give a fresh feel to the product. This includes non-traditional polo styles, such as Envy with its soccer-style collar and neckline and sporty colorblocked silhouette; and Zoom, a sleeveless mini-stripe polo that blends polyester/cotton/spandex jersey plus a cut-out at the placket that reveals some skin without being inappropriate. “Geometric shapes and details are trending, and by adding small details like a triangle cutout on the placket, the once-mundane silhouette now offers something fun and unique,” says Dellios.

“There’s so much lifestyle apparel out in the marketplace right now,” says Danielle Dellios, Antigua Women’s Head Designer. “Many customers are looking for something to wear on the course but also to social events, out

Neon colors continue running strong with women, and there’s a wider acceptance of this somewhat retro-color palette. Dellios believes consumers are drawn to brights after so many years of wearing washed-out pastels and

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Women’s Golf Apparel neutrals. “By mixing black and white in with fun colors such as calypso, electric and papaya, I’m providing older customers with a neutral base and a pop of color to make them feel trendy while still maintaining a wide demographic,” says Dellios, who for this line used brights with their corresponding deeper tones, to give a more tonal effect and playful feel to stripe patterns and color-blocking. Thus, the new Clever style uses a three-color braided trim that mixes bright shades into the garment without being overpowering, while Excite blends a white ground stripe with multiple pop colors, allowing customers to choose multiple bottom colors while mixing and matching.

Technology is also featured in the collection. For example, our exclusive Desert Dry™ technology absorbs and wicks moisture quickly and evenly, achieving the most-efficient evaporation possible to keep golfers comfortable and dry. The Desert Dry™ family now includes poly/cotton blends. Customers have been requesting a more casual fabric, without compromising the wicking capabilities of the poly fabrics. Thus, it’s

included in our two new blends -- one in the Clever, which is a super soft poly/cotton solid jersey, and the other in the Zoom, which is a poly/cotton/spandex mini yarn dye stripe.

Meanwhile, Desert Dry™ XTRA-LITE (D2XL) combines the Desert Dry™ moisture-wicking feature with specially constructed ultra-light fabrics for maximum wicking performance and optimum comfort. New additions to this category are 100% poly fabrics that feel and look like cotton. For instance, the Jubilee style uses a slub yarn that gives the hand-feel and drape of cotton, but the wicking capabilities of poly. And the Thrill style uses a popular multi-colored nap yarn. The garment feels like cozy cotton, but handles perspiration like poly. These new cotton-like poly fabrics open up a whole new world to our consumers, who can have the comfort of their favorite tee while maintaining the ease of poly’s wear and wicking power.

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he 46th Senior Women’s Amateur Championship was held on September 15th – 16th at the picturesque Maryland National Golf Club in Middletown, MD. A total of 42 players competed for the championship trophy.

The weather and conditions were perfect, but the course was challenging, with many opportunities to incur penalties. At the end of each day, very few participants possessed the same ball they teed up at the beginning of the round.

Lisa Kaufman of Holly Hills started out strong and took a commanding lead on day one being even par on the front nine, making five impressive birdies and finishing with a 71 – the lowest round of the tournament. Next

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in line with a score of 77, and two birdies each were Maggie Brady and Lisa Splaine. Right behind them, shooting a 78, and also with two birdies each were Anita Venner and Karen Fisher.

On day two the breeze and morning chill made play slightly more demanding and allowed only 13 birdies for the entire field. Anita Venner played the front nine well at one over par, then finished up with a 77, the low score of the day. On her heels, and with three birdies was Janice Calomiris who shot a 79 for the day.

However, Lisa Kaufman couldn’t be caught – securing the champion title with a total score of 151 (71-80).

Anita Venner earned the runner up spot with a total score of 155 (78-77).

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ashington scored in all six matches -including a pair of 3-0 sweeps -- to power past Baltimore, 12 1/2 - 5 1/2, in their 58th annual team match at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, September 6. The event is sponsored and conducted by the Maryland State Golf Association and Washington now leads in the series, 3919.

The shutouts were authored by Keith Unikel-Colin St. Maxens and Brandon Cigna-Alex Hoffman.

Unikel, from Congressional, and St. Maxens, from Columbia CC, combined for nine birdies, no bogeys in finishing 7 under par (they birdied the same hole twice) in beating Tucker Sampson, from Caves Valley GC, and Will Shriver, from the Green Spring Hunt Club. Play was over the championship Blue Course, played at 7.278 yards to a par of 36-36--72 (No. 11 was played as a par-5 at 507 yards). They finished 2 up for each nine.

Cigna, from the CC at Woodmore, and Hoffman, from Beaver Creek CC, also had seven birdies in stopping the Baltimore CC entry of Ryan McCarthy-Patrick McCormick. The winners made quick work of the front nine and match points, going 5 up after six holes and turning 5 up. McCarthy-McCormick won the 15th to go all square, but Cigna remedied that situation quickly with birdies at 16-17 for another 2 up decision.

Two matches were halved. Lakewood CC’s Nick SorkinMichael Meyer were even across the board -- front

nine, back nine, match) with former Loyola University Maryland teammates Matt Bassler, Rolling Road GC, and Michael Mulieri, Baltimore CC. Sorkin helped his side with an eagle-3 at the 11th when he hit his second shot to within three feet of the hole.

Columbia’s Marty West, 66, who has been playing in this event since the early 1970’s, and Ben Brundred, Congressional CC, split the Senior pairing with Mike Occi, Hobbit’s Glen GC, and john Howson, Pine Ridge GC. Occi and Howson sandwiched birdies at Nos. 7 and 9 around one from West, and turned 2-up. That was still the margin through 13 when West took matters into his own hands, running off a four-hole string of birdies (Nos. 14-17, one a 20-footer, the other three from about 8-10 feet). The result was one 2-up margin apiece and a halved match.

Joe Scheffres, Woodmont CC-Ryan Tendall, Congressional, used a front-nine 2-up edge as a springboard to a 2 1/2 - 1/2 triumph over Kyle Gebhart, Ocean City GC, and David Nocar, Chartwell CC, as the two sides split the back nine. Ray Sheedy, from Greystone GC, and Billy Wingerd, Mountain Branch GC, won the front, 2 up from Josh Eure, Crofton CC, and Pete DeTemple, Breton Bay G&CC, but the latter pair won the back, 1 up, giving the Baltimore side the match point and a 2-1 verdict.

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John Howson, 2014 Senior Amateur Champion

Howson Runs Away With Senior Amateur at Musket Ridge

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ohn Howson could hardly stand the wait as he looked forward to a 55th birthday and full tournament playing golf in the Senior division.

From 50-54 (2009-2013) he made the best of it by winning three Maryland State Senior Opens (age requirement is 50) and qualifying for a U.S. Senior Open.

Last year, he declared he would finally get a chance to win the 2014 Maryland State Seniors, which has an age requirement of 55. That birthday arrived for the Sparks resident last March and on September 9, he backed up his optimism when he recorded record 18-hole and 36-hole scores in breezing to victory in the 86th Senior

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Amateur championship of the Maryland State Golf Association at Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, September 8-9.

Howson, who plays from Pine Ridge Golf Course, registered 68-65--133, and won by seven shots. Twotime winner Mike Occi. a Hobbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glen GC member, who has been either first or second each year since becoming eligible in 2009, posted 70-70--140, followed

by John Vollmer, Manor CC, 73-70--143. Marty West, a two-time championship winner, collected the Super Senior (65-over) title for the second time since becoming eligible last year with 70-72--142.

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Marty West, 2014 Super Senior Champion

The 7-under-par 65 bettered the previous record of 67, shared by Occi and West, and the 133 eclipsed the former standard of 139 shared by several players. The Frederick County course was played at 6,487 yards to a par of 72. That was the case the first day, but the tee at No. 11 was advanced about 100 yards for a distance of 242 yards the second day.

Howson took advantage of this change when he struck a 3-wood shot to a foot and tapped in for an eagle-2.

He also checked in with six birdies and one three-putt bogey for his 65. The birdies were vintage Howson as he dropped a putt from 12 feet, holed a six-footer to complete an up-and-down out of a bunker, and a “pitchand-putt” at the par-5 ninth to turn in 34. Coming home, he reach the par-5 10th green in two and two-putted and followed the eagle with birdies at the 13th (7-iron to eight feet at the 163-yard test) and 15th (three feet).

For the round, he hit every fairway and took 29 putts.

“I’ve really been busy at work [at DeWalt cordless power tools where he is vice-president of engineering with

a responsibility for some 600 workers],” he said, “but recently I felt like my game was coming back.” Actually, it hadn’t gone far, but simply was not up to his high standards of dedicated play.

Occi, who had five birdies in dipping 2 under par in the opening round, had an eagle, three birdies and three bogeys in a 35-35 effort. At the 491-yard sixth, the Clarksville resident hit the green with a 3-wood second shot to 25 feet and rolled in the putt for his eagle.

West, who had birdies on three of the four par-5’s in the first round, birdied two of them (10 and 12) the second time around, but they were sandwiched around a double-bogey to account for his even-par round.

From a starting field of 74, 25 players at 77 and better played two rounds. In 2015, this event is scheduled for September 15-16 at Lakewood CC. - Reported by John Stewart from Musket Ridge GC

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MSGA Player of Year Standings The MSGA will honor a Player of the Year and a Senior Player of the Year at the Annual Meeting in November of each year. Players will receive points based on the player’s finishing place in certain Championships, and the amateur player who accumulates the greatest number of points will be the “Player of the Year”, and the Senior amateur with the most points will be the “Senior Player of the Year”.

2014 Men’s Player of the Year (click here)

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In order to earn points, contestants must be amateur golfers who are current members of the club they represent and whose club is a current member in good standing of the MSGA. This includes being in compliance with USGA/MSGA Handicap Certification Program. Points will be awarded only for the gross portion of any event.

A “Regular Player” is an eligible player 54 years of age or younger. A “Senior Player” is an eligible player 55 years of age or older. Players must have reached their 55th birthday prior to the start of any event. Points earned will count toward their respective age division’s accumulative points list.

Points earned by senior players in non-senior points events will be awarded points toward their senior cumulative points list. Points earned by players 50-54 for the MSGA Senior Open or the USGA Senior Open “ONLY” will be applied to the regular points list.

All points will be assigned by the MSGA based on official results.

Click here to view and print the Player of the Year Points System.

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Ch a r i t y c o r n e r

The MSGA Charity Corner is a service provided for charities to list their upcoming golf events, or individuals trying to find an event to participate in your area.

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Charities wishing to submit their information for posting can do so by clicking here (submit to handicap & member services) Golfers can find a listing of events HERE.

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2014 Schedule of Events

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Men’s Championships Team Championship

April 6-12-13-19-26-27

Various Clubs

Pro-Amateur

Wednesday, April 23

Norbeck

Four-Ball

Tuesday, April 29

Lake Presidential

Amateur/Open Pre-Qualifying

Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 21

Suburban Worthington Manor Andrews AFB

Senior Four-Ball

Tuesday, May 27

Lakewood

Maryland Amateur

Thurs. – Sun., June 5 – 8

Baltimore CC – East Course

Junior Boy’s

Mon. – Tues., June 23 – 24

University of Maryland

Maryland Open

Mon. – Wed., July 14 – 16

Lakewood

Amateur Public Links

Thursday, July 24

Greystone

Father-Son

Tuesday, July 29

Hunt Valley

Mid-Amateur

Mon. – Tues., August 11 – 12

Montgomery

Senior Team Championship

September 6-13-14-20-21

Various Clubs

Senior Amateur

Mon. – Tues., September 8 – 9

Musket Ridge

Senior Open

Mon. – Tues., October 13 – 14

Elkridge

Invitationals Mid-Atlantic Junior Invitational

Friday, July 25

Turf Valley

BW Junior Team Matches

Saturday, August 23

Caves Valley

BW Team Matches

Saturday, September 6

Congressional

Past Presidents

Tuesday, September 23

Chevy Chase

USGA State Team

Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

French Lick (Indiana)

Senior Team Challenge Match

Thursday, October 2

Manasquan River (New Jersey)

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USGA Qualifying Events US Open Local

Tuesday, May 13

Crofton

US Amateur

Monday, July 7

Woodholme

US Senior Amateur

Tuesday, August 19

Kenwood

US Four-Ball

Monday, October 20

Argyle

MSGA One-Day Four-Ball Events Thursday, April 17

Towson

Thursday, May 22

Rolling Road

Tuesday, June 24

Argyle Country Club

Wednesday, July 9

Norbeck

Monday, August 4

CC at Woodmore

Thursday, October 16

Suburban

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MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S DIVISION

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2014 Tournament Schedule Team Matches

April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 18

Various Clubs

Women’s Mid-Amateur

Thursday – Friday, June 5-6

Montgomery CC

Junior Girls

Wednesday – Thursday, June 18-19

Montgomery Village GC

Poindexter Cup

Friday – Sunday, June 27-29

River Marsh GC

Women’s Amateur

Monday – Thursday, July 14-17

Chartwell G&CC

4 Lady Invitational

Monday, July 28

Old South CC

Mixed Two-Ball

Friday, August 1 Lake Presidential GC

Lake Presidential GC

Two-Woman Mid-Handicap

Friday, August 8

Musket Ridge GC

Women’s Senior

Monday-Tuesday, September 15-16

Maryland National GC

Two-Woman

Tuesday, September 30

Four Streams GC

Women’s Open

Monday – Tuesday, October 20-21

Congressional CC

USGA Qualifiers US Women’s Open Sectional

Monday, May 19

Hermitage CC (VA)

US Women’s APL

Thursday, May 29

Laurel Hill GC (VA)

US Girls’ Junior

Tuesday, July 1

CC of Virginia (VA)

US Women’s Amateur

Thursday, July 10

Four Streams GC

US Women’s Mid-Amateur

Monday, July 21

Bayville GC (VA)

US Women’s Senior

Wednesday, August 20

CC at Woodmore

US Women’s Four-Ball

US Women’s Four-Ball

Bent Creek CC (PA)

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86 MSGA OFFER Victory Golf Pass and the MSGA Partnership Share

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Victory Golf Pass and the MSGA Partnership

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n 2006, the MSGA started its Patron Member Program, as a way to reach more amateur golfers and provide opportunities to play many different Maryland golf courses. In the first year, over 60 Maryland courses offered privileges for the program-- it was an immediate success, with over 1,000 players joining the program in the first year! The proceeds from the program were designated to support junior golf and scholarships.

Since then, the program has evolved and partnerships were formed. Initially it was the Middle Atlantic PGA that endorsed the program. Then the Maryland Golf Course Owners Association got on board. Over the years, the MSGA sought to add value by partnering with neighboring organizations, which brought partnerships with the Delaware State Golf Association, the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association and the Ohio Golf Course Owners Association.

Then for 2013, the MSGA announced its newest partnership, with the Victory Golf Pass. The Victory Golf Pass was created by PGA Professional Andy Barbin, owner of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Northeast Maryland. Barbin has actually started his program in the same year as the MSGA program, and by 2012, he had recruited over 300 participating courses in MD, VA, DC, DE, PA and NJ. Barbin’s program also supported a charitable cause for Crohn’s Disease. As a golf course owner and PGA professional, Barbin understood that programs like these have the potential to grow incremental revenue for clubs, as well as introduce new players.

“We know our members love the program, but as a PGA member, I know the program must work for the clubs too,” said Barbin. MSGA Patron Member Program MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | October 2014

Coordinator David Norman agrees, “We have enjoyed working with Andy, and our focus is growing the game.

That means more rounds for Maryland clubs and a better golfing experience for Maryland golfers.”

Traditionally Patron Member clubs have offered MSGA Patron Members an opportunity to play their course for a special rate, often $25 or less. Offers vary by day of week, time of day, etc., and some clubs offer multiple specials. Barbin’s suggestions for participating clubs this year will bring some new features.

• Off-season promotions – golf is a year round sport!

• Special added-value discounts for seniors – they are loyal and have time for golf – also Military (Hero) discounts • Good pricing – make it attractive and strive for incremental rounds • Special promotions for junior build business now and for the future

Barbin and Norman have teamed up to recruit the clubs and keep excellent value for golfers, while bringing business to the clubs. The new lineup of courses will be announced soon, in time for ordering the perfect holiday gift for that special golfer in your family.

Please track the program in Maryland State Golf magazine and on the MSGA website, www.msga.org.

Thanks go to the clubs that support the program and make it a big winner for junior golf and charity!

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2014 Participating Golf Facilities Maryland Golf Facilities (82)

Bay Hills Golf Club Beaver Creek Country Club Blue Heron Golf Course Blue Mash Golf Club (GOLD) Bulle Rock (GOLD) Caroline Golf Club Carroll Park Golf Course Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at North East Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at Rising Sun Chesapeake Hills Golf Club Clearview at Horn’s Point Golf Club Clifton Park Golf Course Clustered Spires Golf Club Compass Pointe Golf Courses Cross Creek Golf Club Cumberland Country Club Deer Run Golf Club Eagle’s Landing Eisenhower Golf Course Enterprise Golf Course Exton Golf Course Fairway Hills Golf Club Forest Park Golf Course Furnace Bay Golf Club Geneva Farm Golf Course Glade Valley Golf Club GlenRiddle Golf Club - Man O’War (SILVER) Great Hope Golf Course Green Hill Country Club Harbourtowne Golf Resort Henson Creek Golf Club Hog Neck Golf Course Hollow Creek Golf Club Horse Bridge Golf Club Lake Presidential (GOLD/SILVER) Links at Lighthouse Sound Maple Run Golf Club Maplehurst Country Club Marlton Golf Club

Delaware Golf Facilities (24)

Back Creek Golf Club Bayside Resort Golf Club (GOLD) Baywood Greens Golf Club Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club (SILVER) Deerfield Delcastle Golf Club Ed Oliver Golf Club Frog Hollow Golf & Swim Club Garrisons Lake Golf Club Heritage Shores Club Hooper’s Landing Golf Course

Washington, DC Golf Facilities (3) East Potomac Golf Course Langston Golf Course

Maryland National Golf Club McDaniel College Golf Club Mount Pleasant Golf Course Mountain Branch Musket Ridge Golf Club (SILVER) Nutters Crossing Oakland Golf Club Ocean City Golf Club Newport Bay Course Ocean City Golf Club Seaside Course Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club Ocean Resorts Golf Club P.B. Dye Golf Course Paint Branch Golf Course Patuxent Greens Golf Club Pine Ridge Golf Course Queenstown Harbor - Lakes Course Queenstown Harbor - River Course (GOLD) Red Gate Golf Course Renditions Golf Course River House Golf River Marsh Golf Club River Run Golf Club Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Ruggles Golf Course Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links Swan Point Yacht & Country Club The Bay Club Golf Course East The Bay Club Golf Course West The Links at Challedon Twin Shields Golf Club University of Maryland Golf Course Waverly Woods Golf Club West Winds Golf Club Westminster National Golf Course Wetlands Golf Club Whiskey Creek Golf Club (GOLD) White Plains Golf Course Worthington Manor Golf Club Plus 5 Driving Ranges

The Maryland State Golf Association presents its

2014 MSGA Patron Member Program

Newark Country Club Odessa National Golf Club Rock Manor Salt Pond Golf Club Sussex Pines Country Club The Peninsula Golf & Country Club The Rookery North The Rookery South White Clay Creek Country Club (SILVER) Wild Quail Golf & Country Club Plus 3 Driving Ranges

Rock Creek Golf Course

Plus: 171

Facilities in Pennsylvania 48 Facilities in New Jersey 14 Facilities in Virginia 2 Bonus Facilities in West Virginia

Visit www.msga.org for details on all offers.

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Officially Partnered with the Victory Golf Pass!

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MSGA Patron Member Privileges

Patron Level: Victory $55, eClub $90* Patron Couple: Victory $100, eClub $150*

Receive a 2014 Victory Golf Pass entitling you to special deals at over 300 of the finest golf facilities in Member bag tag; Victory Golf Pass with information on all the courses; and subscription to the MSGA e-newsletter. Patron Couples receive all the amenities listed above, plus an additional Victory Golf Pass and MSGA bag tag.

MSGA Patron Member Program In partnership with

Membership Level  Junior (up to age 18):  Patron:  Patron Couple:  Silver:  Silver Couple:  Gold:

Silver: Victory $150, eClub $185* Silver Couple: Victory $200, eClub $250* Receive all Patron Member privileges, plus special

Glen Riddle, Bear Trap Dunes, and White Clay Creek in Wilmington, DE, including complimentary greens fees for a fee which includes cart. All Silver Members will commitment to supporting golf in Maryland. Silver additional bag tag and Victory Golf Pass.

Gold: $500, includes eClub*

Receive all of the Patron and Silver Member privileges, plus three additional Victory Golf Passes (four in all), and clients. Also included are complimentary greens fee on six great courses: Bulle Rock, Whiskey Creek, Lake Presidential, Queenstown Harbor River Course, Blue Mash, and Bayside Resort. Gold Members also receive a special Gold special recognition on the MSGA web site.

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Handicap service and tournament eligibility for MSGA tournaments and play days.

with eClub  $40*  $90*  $150*  $185*  $250* included

*includes eClub membership with USGA handicap service and eligibility for MSGA tournaments and Play Days

Junior: Victory $30, eClub $40*

Junior Members age 18 and under receive all the of Patron Members. Student Members under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult when using the Victory Pass.

Victory Only  $30  $55  $100  $150  $200  $500*

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Signature ____________________________________________________ Checks should be made payable to the Maryland State Golf Association. Please allow 20 days for delivery. Only one membership per person. Membership privileges may be suspended if the terms on the program are violated. If you have any questions, call the MSGA at (410) 653-5300 or visit our web site at www.msga.org. There will be a $35 charge for returned checks and a fee of $25 to replace a lost Victory Golf Pass.

Mail your completed application to: Maryland State Golf Association Suite 145, Commercentre East 1777 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208

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FOUNDING OF THE MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

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by Randal P. Reed, Director of Rules and Competitions of the Maryland State Golf Association

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he Maryland State Golf Association functions as the primary voice of the United States Golf Association lls its constitutional mandate by promoting the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions; sponsoring and conducting state championship tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year; educating and informing Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf; providing course rating and handicap services to member clubs; fostering respect for the game of golf as well as its rules; and awarding scholarships. The following article was compiled and written by Randal P. Reed, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions and describes the circumstances surrounding the founding of the MSGA.

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One hundred thirty-three years old, 123 years in the same ng history.

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THE FIRST FOURTEEN CLUBS The Maryland State Golf Association was founded during a meeting at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore on March 8, 1921. The founding clubs, which were said to represent 8,000 state golfers, were as follows: • Baltimore Country Club • Hagerstown Country Club • Maryland Country Club • Cumberland Country Club • Rolling Road Golf Club • Tome Golf Club • Green Spring Valley Hunt Club • Sherwood Forest Golf Club • Suburban Club • Naval Academy Golf Club • Elkridge Hunt Club • Talbot Country Club • Public Parks Golf Association • Monterey Country Club

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The Public Parks Golf Association was comprised of golfers at Clifton Park in Baltimore City. This Association had been organized during meetings in January, 1921 with William F. rst president. Located near Antietam Creek and in the general area of the current Hagerstown Municipal Golf Course, the nine-hole Hagerstown Country Club operated from 1908 – 1928, closing about four years after the opening of Fountain Head Country Club on the other side of town. Tome Golf Club was a prep school golf club in Port Deposit. The school overlooked the Susquehanna River and later moved to Northeast.

Maryland Country Club, founded in the early 1900s near the Suburban Club, eventually met its demise during the Great Depression. The Washington Area clubs – Chevy Chase, Columbia, Bannockburn and Kirkside – declined to join the association because of their involvement with the Middle Atlantic Golf Association and District of Columbia Golf Association and also due to impending obligations to assist with the national open championship at Columbia Country Club.

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CAPITAL EXPANSION As an aside, nine Washington Area clubs did join the MSGA in the early 1930s: Chevy Chase, Columbia, Burning Tree, Bannockburn, Indian Spring, Manor, Beaver Dam, Congressional and Kenwood. Bannockburn, originally located near Chevy Chase Circle (Connecticut Avenue and East-West Highway) moved to the Glen Echo area around 1910 and then was sold for residential development in 1946.

Kirkside continued as the successor club to Bannockburn at the Chevy Chase Circle location. Indian Spring, which would later move to Layhill Road north of Georgia Avenue, was then located near the Four Corners area of Colesville Road and New Hampshire Avenue. Indian Spring closed in December, 2005. Beaver Dam in Landover later became Prince Georges Country Club and then, shortly after a move to Mitchellville in the early 1980s, was renamed the Country Club at Woodmore.

Monterey Country Club, less than one mile from the Mason-Dixon Line in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is a particularly interest case of a founding member club. Monterey had one of the oldest golf courses in the country. Located approximately eight miles from Camp David and built prior to 1885, the club featured a wide range of recreational and dining facilities that were popular among Washington area visitors. In addition to golf, the sports of tennis and swimming were featured. Over the years, visitors included Presidents Wilson, Coolidge and Eisenhower. The eventual Duchess of Windsor, Wallace rst green in Square Cottage. After the Battle of Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia retreated through a swampy area that eventually became the site of Monterey Country Club.

OUR EARLY LEADERS cers of the Maryland State Golf Association were M. Tyson Ellicott, Baltimore Country Club, president; rst vice-president; R. Marsden Smith, Rolling Road Golf Club, second vicepresident; and Claude C. Madison, secretary-treasurer.

Lieutenant F.L. Janeway of the Naval Academy Golf Club fth member of the Executive Committee.

Originally, the 1921 Amateur Championship was scheduled for Rolling Road Golf Club and the Open Championship

at Baltimore Country Club. Later the Open was moved to Rolling Road and the Women’s Championship was rst there was discussion of a Baltimore City Championship to be conducted by the new state golf association. However, this initiative was soon undertaken by the Public Parks Golf Association at Clifton Park.

ORIGIN OF THE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION Based on Baltimore Sun reporting by Claude C. Madison, among the spurs to the formation of the Maryland State Golf Association was the exhibition match between Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and B. Warren Corkran at Baltimore Country Club during the summer of 1920. The year of 1920 marked Vardon’s last trip to the United States while Ray captured his sole U.S. Open Championship at the Inverness Club in August, 1920, where he edged Vardon, Leo Diegel and Jock Hutchinson by one stroke, with the 50-year old Vardon going six over par in the last six holes. The temporary chairman of the Maryland players who called for a state golf association was R.E. Hanson. Hanson sent the invitations for the organization meeting that was held at the Emerson Hotel. In the March 9, 1921 Baltimore Sun, Claude Madison reported that “R.E. Hanson, who fostered and originated the idea of a State golf association, was lauded in a resolution unanimously adopted, which expressed appreciation of his orts to advance the game in Maryland. Hanson recently removed to New York.”

Golf developments in Maryland even attracted the interest of Grantland Rice, the foremost sportswriter of the era. In ered the following remarks: “The movement to form a State golf association should be supported by every golfer in Maryland. Golf is now on the way to an even-greater boom and the golf courses and players of Maryland occupy too high a place to remain outside the fold. The fact that the national open championship is to be held at Columbia Country Club will bring additional attention to Maryland golf. There is no question that a State association can do a lot for the game, and at the same time the players get a lot of keen competition out of the organization.”

Interestingly, there was spirited competition for the hosting rst championships. Representatives of Maryland Country Club, Rolling Road Golf Club and the Suburban Club were quite expressive in promoting their clubs.

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Baltimore Country Club is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation R. Marsden Smith, green committee chairman at Rolling Road Golf Club weighed in: “We think we can show the golfers of the State something unique in golf construction.

Our course is adequate in every respect for entertaining the championship. The only possible objection would be the misapprehension that we might not be ready due to improvements in the greens. By the middle of June when the tournament probably will be held, Rolling Road will be in tip-top condition.”

Not to be outdone, A.E. Marshall, who chaired the Maryland Country Club golf committee, claimed that his club “is the logical course to entertain the championship. We have lengthened our course to championship distance. We are centrally located and we want the event.” The president of the Suburban Club, A.F. Weinberg, upped the stakes with the following pronouncement: “We have the greatest golf course in Maryland and, as this is to be a real championship contest, let’s play it on a real course.” (Claude Madison further noted Mr. Weinberg’s view that while the other two clubs have very decent courses, they “could not hold a candle to Suburban.”)

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ered his club as a site for the 1925 Maryland Amateur. In the early 1920s Sherwood Forest was being developed by William F. Cochran as a private retreat on the Severn River. Cochran ered a sterling silver cup for a club team competition during the Maryland Amateur.

THE PRESENT Today, some 92 years later, the Maryland State Golf Association represents some 125 member clubs, and provides course rating and handicap services to 160 clubs and courses in Maryland. The MSGA is directed by a 15 member Board of Directors who represent various member of four . Our tournament schedule now consists of some 30 state tournaments as well as USGA ers.

For additional information about the MSGA and its member services please visit our web site at www.msga.org or call (410) 653-5300.

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MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

PROGRAMS & SERVICES • Conduct 19 Men’s State Championships • Conduct 11 Women’s State Championships ers for both men and women • Conduct local collegiate competitions • Conduct one day Play Day net events • Along with the MAPGA provide handicap and club tournament software services and maintenance of those services • Provide course and slope rating for men and women’s tees free • Scholarships for member club employees and/or children, and junior golfers who are involved in the game • Junior Girls’ Scholarship Program • Sponsor the Emmet Gary Turf Scholarships at the University of Maryland • Conduct Rules of Golf and Handicap Seminars • Monitor and lobby state legislation impacting golf and the turf grass industries t of all Maryland golfers.

• Provide amateur reinstatement services • Promote the game • Publish e-newsletters to inform members of current news within the organization • Hole-in-One Club exclusively for members of member clubs • Golf Patron Program (discount golf program for MD golfers) • Honor the Player of the Year and the Senior Player of the Year • Promote state wide charity tournaments on web site’s Charity Corner

MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS & STAFF 2014 Board of Directors PRESIDENT Richard Collins Baltimore CC rcollins@stpaulsschool.org 410-252-1494

VICE PRESIDENT Diane Herndon Argyle CC dinger54@gmail.com 301-518-9221

VICE PRESIDENT Stanard Klinefelter Elkridge CC sklinefelter@brownadvisory.com 410-537-5402

VICE PRESIDENT David “Moose” Brown Rolling Road GC moose@advpack.com 410-358-9444

VICE PRESIDENT Jan Miller Baltimore CC jmiller@rcmd.com 410-339-5872

VICE PRESIDENT Brian Fitzgerald Chevy Chase Club tzgerald@equuspartners.com 703-391-1482

VICE PRESIDENT Paul Dillon Congressional CC ped529@comcast.net 301-518-5567

SECRETARY Robert Sherwood Columbia CC jrssenior@msn.com 443-534-5118

DIRECTOR AT LARGE William Matton US Naval Academy GC billmatton@verizon.net 410-956-4815

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Marilyn Tucker Argyle CC marilyn.tucker4116@comcast.net 301-871-7194

2014 MSGA Staff EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR William Smith Hillendale CC bsmith@msga.org 410-653-5300

VICE PRESIDENT Thomas Whelan Manor CC twhelan@ryancom.com 410-712-0888

VICE PRESIDENT John Barse Columbia CC Jack@barse.org 301-229-6031

VICE PRESIDENT Alexander Martin Green Spring Valley HC abmartin1@aol.com 443-310-2445

TREASURER John Pauliny Hillendale CC johnpauliny@comcast.net 410-252-9107

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Joan McGinnis Holly Hills CC joanmcginnis3@gmail.com 301-644-2738

DIRECTOR OF RULES AND COMPETITIONS Randal Reed Four Streams GC rreed@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF HANDICAP & MEMBER SERVICES Matt Sloan msloan@msga.org 410-653-5300

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Kim Daniels kdaniels@msga.org 410-653-5300

Maryland State Golf Association

1777 Reisterstown Rd, Ste. 145 Baltimore, MD 21208 www.msga.org

Maryland State Golf Magazine ‘Advisory Board members and contributors’ Allen Wronowski, 37th President of the PGA of America (2010-2012) and Honorary President of the PGA of America (2012-2014) - Contributing national and special features writer Steve Mona CEO, World Golf Foundation (WGF) Contributing national and special features writer

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Jon Guhl, Executive Director, Middle Atlantic PGA (MAPGA) ‘MAPGA Focus’ editorial feature writer Rick Robbins, President, American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) ‘Architectural Review’ editorial

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William Smith, Executive Director, Maryland State Golf Association (MSGA) MSGA editorial Randal P. Reed, Executive Director, Middle Atlantic Golf Association (MAGA) and the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association (WMGA)‘Rules Revisited’ feature lead Marty West III, Nine-time Maryland Amateur Champion, Five-time Mid Atlantic Amateur Champion, Two-time Walker Cup ‘The Amateur Interview’ columnist

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