MSGA Magazine Issue 8 Feb 2014

February 2014 Issue # 8

MSGA

2014 event schedule Steve Mona

Celebrating

Diversity in Golf

WRONOWSKI

Growing junior golf Destination report

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The Amateur Interview with Marty West

Elizabeth Brightwell

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Content Executive Director’s Welcome

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Steve mona - Celebrating Diversity in Golf

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ask allen - Growing junior golf

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RULES REVISITED - Relief Situations and Procedures

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Destination Report - palm beach florida

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State news

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Executive Director’s Welcome Scores to Post

Unacceptable Scores

If 13 or more holes are played, the player shall post an 18-hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player shall post a 9-hole score.

When fewer than 7 holes are played.

All scores played in Maryland from March 15, 2014 through November 14, 2014 must be posted. Rounds played in Maryland outside these dates are not to be posted. Rounds played outside of Maryland are to be posted if the state you are playing in is in season(typically warm climate states), but should not be posted if state is not in season(typically cold climate states). Check with Pro Shop of course being played or look up on USGA website at www.usga.org.

Scores in both match play and stoke play shall be posted for handicap purpose. This includes scores made in match play, multi-ball, or team competitions in which players have not completed one or more holes or in which players are requested to pick up when out of contention on a hole. In these cases the player must record for handicap purpose the most likely score. The most likely score cannot exceed the player’s Equitable Stroke Control limit. See table following.

Equitable Stroke Control Course Handicap Max. Strokes on Hole 9 or less

Double Bogey

10 through 19

7

20 through 29

8

30 through 39

9

40 or more

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Scores must be made in accordance with the principles of the Rules of Golf.

Disqualification – A player who is disqualified from a competition, but has an acceptable score, shall Bill Smith record his adjusted gross score for handicap purposes.

Executive Director For example, a player disqualified for failure to sign Maryland State Golf Association his scorecard has an acceptable score for handicap purposes.

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

When made on a golf course in area in which an inactive season is established by the authorized golf association is in effect.

When majority of holes not played in accordance with the Rules of Golf.

When the length of the course is less than 3000 yards for 18 holes.

When, as a condition of the competition, the maximum number of clubs allowed is less than 14, or types of clubs are limited.

When scores are made on a course with no USGA Course or Slope Rating.

When player uses non-conforming clubs or balls.

When artificial devices are used during execution of stroke.

Posting Scores All hole-by-hole scores must be adjusted using Equitable Stoke Control. See previous chart.

Holes Not Played or Not Played Under the Rules of Golf – Post par plus any handicap strokes the player is entitled to receive on that hole.

Unfinished Holes and Conceded Strokes – Post most likely score.

If all players follow these handicap reminders, you will have accurate handicaps that will assure fair and fun competition this summer. Good golfing to all.

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AMATEUR INTERVIEW WITH MARTY WEST

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Name Member Club/Play At

Elizabeth Brightwell Farmington Country Club / Wintergreen

Coach /Teacher

Kim Lewellen / Kirk Lucas

What clubs are in your bag?

Irons: Mizuno MP-54 Wedges: Cleaveland 588-RTX (60, 56, 60) 3 wood: Taylormade RBZ (14.5) Driver: Titliest 913 D2 (9.5) Hybrid: Ping G25 (23) Putter: Ping Scottsdale

What golf ball do you play?

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“My college coach, Kim Lewellen, has grown to be an extremely important person in my life, both on and off the golf course.

Her guidance and support has been instrumental in my development as a player and a person�

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“I have a picture of Elizabeth when she was four years old holding up her arms in the shape of a V, wearing a Virginia sweater. She is from the Charlottesville area and grew up a University of Virginia fan. She was recruited by other schools, but this is where her heart was and is today. I had a large recruiting class the year she entered, so we decided it was in the best interest of Elizabeth and the team to have her red shirt. A five-year plan has allowed Elizabeth to walk away with a masters degree while developing into one of the best players in the country. She competed on our NCAA final four team in 2012 and worked her way into a full scholarship athlete playing every event as a starter. She is a perfect example of a student athlete who took advantage of every opportunity a university could provide. She will graduate in May with a masters degree and already has a job lined up in Washington DC. We at the University of Virginia are very proud of this WaHoo!!”

- Kim Lewellen, University of Virginia, Women’s Golf Coach

Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. First let me begin by asking at what age did you begin playing golf? Who introduced you to the game? Did your parents play a key role in your golf? Has any golf instructor helped your game in a significant way?

My father retired when I was very young so I grew up doing the sorts of things a retired man likes to do i.e. golf. I grew up in Wintergreen, a retirement community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so my interest in golf grew partly because of my environment. Because I could not run off to a play date with neighbors my age, I played golf with my dad and his friends. I am so grateful for this introduction to the game.

I picked up a club at the age of 5 but never made real headway until I reached double digits and started working with Kandi Comer, who was then the Head Golf Professional at Glenmore Country Club. With the support of both of my parents and with Kandi’s guidance, I was able to really improve. I would not be where I am today without these people; each was critical to my success. My father was by my side, encouraging my practice and love of the game every day. Those days I spent at the course early on are some of my fondest memories.

Many golfers remember when they “got bitten by the golf bug.” Do you have a particular time, experience or memory of when you fell in love with the game?

The golf bug bit me when it became clear that I had a knack for the game. I remember feeling proud and feeling excited to get back out to the course to compete. It is really a joy devoting time and effort to such a rewarding game—though there are certainly February 2014 | MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE

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those days when it does not feel so rewarding!

What have been your major accomplishments in the year of 2013.

I finished fourth (career best), shooting even par 216 (career best) that included a low round of 4-under 68 (career best) at Bryan National in 2013. My openinground of 68 was best UVa score against par (-4) that season. This past fall, I posted my first top-10 finish, placing sixth at Mason Rudolph to lead Cavaliers. I equaled my previous low round of 70 at three of four fall tournaments. I finishedin sixth-place at Texas A&M’s Mo-Morial this past fall. My score lead UVa in scoring with 3-over 219 and marked the third top-10 finish in my career. I turned in two rounds of 69 in the fall to post the team’s lowest 18-hole scores and topped UVa in the fall with a 74.64 stroke average.

As you look to the 2014 season, what goals have you set for yourself?

I will be exiting the collegiate golf sphere at the end of the season and I would like to go out with a bang! Goals include winning tournaments individually (especially ACCs) and leading the team to team wins as well. I hope to approach every shot in the 2014 season aggressively so that I can walk off the 18th green on the last day of NCAAs and have no regrets.

Tell me about your tournament plans for 2014 and what events are you particularly excited about playing in? Do you plan to try to qualify for any national championships this year?

Springtime is the best time! As the flowers bloom, we are lucky enough to take fun trips to beautiful places and to compete. I especially look forward to the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in Hilton Head. We get to play Long Cove Club, which is a beautiful course, and Darius Rucker puts on a private concert for the players. If you didn’t like country music before, you will after seeing Darius!

Springtime also brings post-season play, when competition really heats up. We always look forward to ACCs, Regional and NCAAs. We all enjoy the competition and its especially fun because by Nationals, schoolwork has wrapped up and we can all focus on enjoying the experience.

What do you consider is the strength of your game? Is there any aspect of your game which you are going to concentrate on improving in 2014?

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able to hit the ball really far and really high. Although I am proud of the strength of my long game, I must continue to work on my short game, as well. Chipping, pitching and putting practice will consume most of the hours I will spend on our facility this spring.

How much time do you dedicate a week for practice?

How many rounds of golf during the golf season do you think you average in a week? Do you enjoy practice and if you had the choice, would you rather play or practice?

My day is full of workouts, class time, golf practice and homework. On an average day, I spend three or four hours at the golf course. In an average week, I play 48 holes of golf. My favorite way to practice is to go out on my own and play 9 holes with a few golf balls. I enjoy throwing the ball behind a tree or into the sand and doing my best to get myself out of the situation. I enjoy shaping the same shot differently and seeing which works best. Essentially, I like to restore the act of golf to its proper position— as play time.

Have you played in the Maryland Amateur Championship before and if so, what is your best finish?

As a Virginian, I have played in the Virginian Amateur every summer that I could. Although last summer I was not able to compete because of an internship, the year before I finished second in the stroke play championship.

Can you remember the first time you participated in the Virginia Amateur? What were your thoughts on the Championship and the level of competition?

I was a young teen and the tournament was held at Farmington Country Club, my home course. It was really nice to have the comfort of being at my home course while making my amateur debut. I remember losing pretty early on and being in awe of how good the other women were. My father walked the course with me each day and assured me that I would be able to win more and more matches each year.

What golf tournament that you have played in did you most enjoy and why?

I have enjoyed all stages of my golf career-- junior tournaments and amateur tournaments (both state and national) as well as collegiate tournaments. My favorite tournament was the 2012 NCAA Tournament in Nashville, which might come as surprise to some people given my unfortunate experience on the first day of competition. Our team ended up finishing fourth, despite all the hurdles, and this feat will forever stay with me. I remember feeling very close to my teammates

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and feeling so proud of our accomplishment. Many of our team members’ friends and families were there to share the tournament with us, making the experience even more special.

What is your favorite course that you have played and why did you enjoy it so much?

My favorite course is in my backyard. I grew up on Wintergreen’s golf courses and still, today, I put them at the top of my list. The setting, amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains, is breathtaking. The memories that I have made there are precious. And the course has proven endlessly challenging.

Competitive golf can be very stressful, especially when you are in the heat of competition with a chance to win. Are there any specific things you do to try to cope with the pressure when you are competing?

I have always gotten very nervous before competitions and I have tried a whole host of different techniques to confront these jitters. Most recently, however, instead of fighting my nerves, I am embracing them and using the extra energy to enhance my performance. I am learning to appreciate my nerves as an exciting aspect of competing.

Do you have someone that you use as a sounding board to talk about your success with or how you could improve your game?

My college coach, Kim Lewellen, has grown to be an extremely important person in my life, both on and off the golf course. Her guidance and support has been instrumental in my development as a player and a person. I am extremely grateful for her belief in me; I could not have asked for a better cheerleader!

If you were given the opportunity this year to play on any two courses in the world, what courses would you choose and why?

I would really enjoy playing abroad. I have gotten the chance to travel all around the U.S. to play but I have not had a chance to try my skills abroad. I understand there are some pretty good courses in Scotland… I would also be curious to play somewhere that golf is less entrenched in the tradition and culture, like Dubai.

If you were given the opportunity to play in a “dream foursome” with people from the past or present connected with the game of golf, who would they be and why?

This is an extremely difficult question for me—I have loads of idols. I would love to play with Michael Jordan, Justin Timberlake, and Bill Clinton. I think I could learn a lot from each of them but more importantly, I imagine our round would be incredibly entertaining.

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“You should not get in your own way with nerves and hesitation.

Instead, you should react fearlessly and courageously to whatever the course offers that day”

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As I have grown as a player, I have also grown as a student; my interests extend off the golf course. I will be pursuing these other interests after graduation. Golf has been a huge part of my life so far and while it will always be a part of who I am, I am ready for something new. I will be starting work in Senator Mark Warner’s (VA-D) DC office in May, directly after NCAAs. I could not be more excited to embark on my new adventure.

Having a balanced life is something every one of us is conscious of in this day and age. Outside of golf, how do you spend your time and what other activities do you try to partake in?

Do you now have a consistent exercise program and if so, what does it entail?

The UVA Women’s golf team loves to exercise. Our coach is a workout nut, herself, so we fall in line as her players.

We do all sorts of cardio (from sled pushing to stairs) as well as lift weights.

Are you considering playing golf as a professional?

What will be the major factors that will help you make that decision?

I have always loved playing golf. I have enjoyed what I have learned about myself, the places I have been able to travel, the relationships I have formed, the chance to play in college and the opportunity to grow as a player.

I am a nerd. Majoring in English and French as an undergraduate and pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree for the last two years, I spend much of my time off the golf course in my books. This is not much of a sacrifice however, as I am lucky enough to have studied subjects that I have truly enjoyed. Outside of academics and golf, I have enjoyed creating many meaningful friendships through my sorority and my other activities.

With my friends, I enjoy movies, concerts, late night chats, and hikes. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes with my friends.

What is the best advice regarding golf that you have ever received?

“Don’t beat yourself, let the course beat you.”

To me, this means that you should not get in your own way with nerves and hesitation. Instead, you should react fearlessly and courageously to whatever the course offers that day. If you must lose, let it be with aggressive swings and bold targets.

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Celebrating Diversity in Golf

By Steve Mona, CEO of The World Golf Foundation

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ebruary is an opportunity for the golf industry to celebrate “Black History Month” and the game’s pioneers, while also recognizing the strides that have been made to improve diversity in the game and accessibility to the game for all.

be recognized, honored and remembered. Since 1986, it has inducted 113 members.

National Black Golf Hall of Fame

African American Golfers Hall of Fame

Founded in 1986 by Harold Dunovant, the National Black Golf Hall of Fame’s mission is “to recognize and honor the contributions of black golfers for their skills and, to honor persons, regardless of race or ethnicity, who have done the most to promote golf in Black communities.”

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., the African American Golfers Hall of Fame seeks to “celebrate and honor the history and achievements of African Americans in the game of golf.” The primary goal of the organization is to establish a place where the rich, colorful and proud history of African Americans in golf is specifically showcased and displayed for the world to see.

Dunovant was the first African-American to graduate from the PGA of America’s Business School in 1960. It took an additional 14 years until he obtained his PGA Class-A membership because of difficulties receiving an endorsement from other members. In 1974, he was officially elected to the PGA membership.

In the mid-1960’s, Dunovant played the “Black Tour” with players like recent World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown, Teddy Rhodes and Charlie Owens.

Dunovant created the National Black Golf Hall of Fame because he wanted those black golfers, who love the game and could not participate to the fullest extent, to MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | February 2014

More details: www.nationalblackgolfhalloffame.com

On June 9, 2009, the African American Golfers Hall of Fame celebrated the 70th anniversary of Langston Legacy Golf Course in Washington, D.C. The first nine holes at this facility opened in 1939. Famous black golf enthusiasts, such as boxing champion Joe Louis, have graced its fairways.

In January 2008, the organization was instrumental in getting the University of Maryland Eastern Shore accredited as the first historically black college (and 20th university nationally) to offer the PGA of America’s Professional Golf Management Program.

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Website: http://africanamericangolfershalloffame.com World Golf Hall of Fame In November 2013, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Augustine, Fla. began creative development on a new exhibit – “Honoring the Legacy: A Tribute to African-Americans in Golf.” Slated to open this spring, it is supported by the PGA of America, PGA Tour and USGA. It will detail the long, rich history of African Americans in the game and their rise from difficult beginnings in the late 1800’s to the progress being made today.

In addition, the historical display will highlight the struggles and successes of notable golfers like Sifford during the Civil Rights era and well-known personalities like Louis and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods.

More info and updates: www.worldgolfhalloffame.org Growing the Game Golf is a fun, recreational activity for millions of people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. Of the 15,000 U.S. golf facilities, more than 10,000 are open to the public. The median green fee across America is only

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$26 for 18 holes. More than eight out of 10 golfers play public golf.

Growing golf and increasing participation is a hot topic for the industry. The introduction of “Hack Golf” at the PGA Show in late January is a unique idea to get people to think “outside-the-box” and provide honest feedback on ways to make the game more fun. This will be an interesting development to monitor in 2014.

Adult and youth development programs – such as Get Golf Ready, Tee It Forward, The First Tee and PGA Junior League Golf – have experienced significant growth and made strides in reaching a larger audience of nongolfers and lapsed players.

About Steve Mona Steve Mona became the World Golf Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in March 2008. Mona served as tournament director of the Northern California Golf Association from September 1980 to January 1982. He moved to assistant manager of press relations for the United States Golf Association from January 1982 to June 1983, at which time he became Executive Director of the Georgia State Golf Association. In November 1993, he became CEO of the Golf Course MARYLAND STATE GOLF MAGAZINE | February 2014

Invite a Friend One of the main slogans for Get Golf Ready is “Invite a Friend,” but this also speaks to the game as a whole.

Make it a point this year to introduce someone to the game who has little or no experience so they can see how much the game has progressed and how it is accommodating to all.

PGA.com Timeline of African-American Achievements in Golf http://www.pga.com/timeline-african-americanachievements-in-golf

Superintendents Association of America.

In 2013, Steve was named to Golf Inc.’s “Most Powerful People in Golf” for the 13th consecutive year and ranked above Nick Faldo and Annika Sorenstam.

World Golf Foundation develops and supports initiatives that positively impact lives through the game of golf and its traditional values. Founded in 1993, The Foundation is supported by major international golf organizations and professional Tours, and provides oversight to World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee, GOLF 20/20 and other industry initiatives in support of its mission.

For more information, visit www.worldgolffoundation.org.

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Growing junior golf

by Allen Wronowski Allen Wronowski, 37th President of the PGA of America (2010-2012) and Honorary President of the PGA of America (2012-2014)

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This year’s PGA Show didn’t disappoint, with vendor, exhibitor and attendance all showing increases. There was a much better feel this year that golf was definitely turning the corner and the game and the business of golf were getting healthier. This year I was most pleased to see a great deal more emphasis on junior golf. As most of you know I am very passionate about kids and their participation in the sport. I’ve chaired the Junior PGA Championship 5 times and am currently the chair of our Youth Player Development Committee for the PGA of America.

We started show week on Monday with our first ever Youth and Family Golf Summit. Over 200 attended a one day conference that had 17 presenters over an 11 hour time frame. The day covered instructing kids from the age of 3 and up with different curriculums and components. There were presentations on health and wellness, muscle development, junior specific equipment, nutrition, competitions and more. So many of the attendees thought this was one of the best days they have ever spent focusing on junior and family golf.

I was honored to give the awards for the PGA Junior League Golf during the week. This was one of the greatest initiatives that launched under my time as President of the PGA, and it has been incredibly rewarding watching it flourish. Besides giving the awards for the winning teams, I was so excited that the Middle Atlantic Section PGA tied for 1st in Section Leader award with the Indiana Section, based on growth for the 2013 season.

PGA Junior League is a fun, exciting way for kids 13 and under to compete in a fun, stress less format. It engages coaches with parents, grand-parents and spectators to come out and cheer their teams on. It began in 2012 with 120 teams around the country and approximately 2,000 players. This past year it grew to 740 teams with almost 9,000 players (that’s growth!). The current prediction is that it will grow to over 16,000 participants with about 1,400 teams in 2014.

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The junior league is conducted over 5 to 6 weeks in spring. It consists of teams of 10 kids ages 13 and under.

It is a developmental event, where the kids aren’t the ones that play at a high level and might participate in the PGA Junior Championship or AJGA events, but is more for those kids that can play a little and may be their first experience at competition. The competition is played in 3 3-hole segments where teams can actually substitute! They are given team jerseys with numbers on the back, bag tags and more to really have the feel of TEAM! Again, the wonder is that it is exciting, fun, low stress and just a great way for a child and their family to enjoy the game and some light competition.

Our Honorary Captain for Junior League for the past two years and this year is Davis Love III. He has a son Dru that has come up through the ranks of junior golf and is quite and accomplished player. Davis loves the program and actually had teams from Sea Island compete in the event. Says a lot to have a Ryder Cup Captain endorse a program so fully. You can read all about the Junior League on www.pgajrleaguegolf.com or by visiting www.playgolfamerica.com and clicking on the junior tab. Spread the word Junior League Golf is here, it’s hot and it’s COOL!!

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RULES REVISITED

Relief Situations and Procedures

By Jerry Duffy Past President of the Maryland State Golf Association and a Member of the US Senior Amateur Championship Committee.

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he largest section - entitled “Relief Situations and Procedures” - in the Rules of Golf Booklet is composed of Rules 20 – 28. In this review, we are limiting ourselves to a discussion of the relief options utilized in connection with immovable obstructions/abnormal ground conditions (no penalty) and embedded ball (no penalty) and the most common relief options taken in connection withlateral water hazards (penalty) and unplayable ball (penalty). The review is a general one and the serious player must read the entire section “Relief Situations and Procedures” thoroughly in order to gain a full understanding of the issues.

The most frequent confusion among golfers taking relief under these options concerns the extent of the

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area in which a ball may be dropped in relation to some reference point: as near as possible, within one clublength or within two club-lengths.

In the case of both the lateral water hazard rule and the ball unplayable rule, the most commonly employed option is to drop the ball within two club-lengthsof the reference point. In the case of the lateral water hazard, the reference point is the point where the original ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. For the unplayable ball, the reference point is the spot where the original ball lay. In each of these cases, the ball may not be dropped nearer the hole than the reference point.

Again, there are other relief options available under

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the lateral water hazard (red stakes and/or lines) and unplayable ball rules. In the case of the lateral water hazard, the player taking relief with penalty also may (1) proceed under stroke-and-distance, (2) drop a ball behind the hazard on an extension of the line from the hole to the point at which the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard or (3) drop a ball within two clublengths of and not nearer the hole than a point on the opposite margin of the hazard equidistant from the hole. Note that in the case of a water hazard (yellow stakes and/or lines) the player taking relief is limited to options (1) and (2) above.

For the unplayable ball, the player also may (1) proceed under stroke-and-distance or (2) drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly

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between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped.

With some minor exceptions, the relief procedures for immovable obstructions (e.g., cart paths and irrigation sprinkler heads) and abnormal grounds conditions (e.g., casual water and ground under repair) in Rules 24 and 25 are the same. Note that these are cases of relief without penalty and the reference point is the “nearest point of relief.” This defined term is of such importance that it is necessary to present the definition in full as follows: “It is the point on the golf course nearest to where the ball lies (i) that is not nearer the hole, and (ii) where, if the ball were so positioned, no interference by the condition from which relief is sought would exist for the stroke the player would have made from the original position if the condition were not there.”

In our present cases of immovable obstructions and abnormal ground conditions, the spot on which the player drops the ball in taking relief must be within one club-lengthof and not nearer the hole than this nearest

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point of relief. Also, Rule 20-b states in part as follows: “A ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course where the applicable Rule requires it to be dropped . . . “ This means that if the ball were to be played from that part of the course it must not be nearer the hole and there must not be interference from the condition.

After the player has dropped a ball and complied with these requirements, he is then subject to Rule 20-2c, “When to Re-Drop.” This is outside the area of our current concern. However, the reader should consult this Rule as well as Decision 25-1b/2 (“Diagrams Illustrating Nearest Point of Relief”). All Rules and Decisions are accessible not only by way of the Rules and Decisions books but also online via www.usga.org – Rules – Rules and Decisions or through a mobile app that may be downloaded from www.usga.org/mobile/.

The embedded ball is covered by Rule 25-2 and also often (especially in local, state, regional and national competitions) by a more wide-ranging Local Rule in Appendix I of the Rules of Golf. Rule 25-2 is limited to a

ball embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground in any closely-mown area – any area cut to fairway height or less - through the green. The Local Rule in Appendix I expands the area in which a player may take relief without penalty for an embedded ball to include all area “through the green” except “if the ball is embedded in sand in an area that is not closely mown.” (Through the green is “the whole area of the course except a. The teeing ground and putting green of the hole being played and b. All hazards on the course.”) In the case of either Rule 25-2 or the Local Rule “the ball must be dropped as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole.”

In closing, in addition to the resources mentioned above, other invaluable educational materials include Golf Rules Illustrated: 2012-2015 available through www.usga.org – Rules – Using the Rules in Publications and www.throughthegreen.org.

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Palm Beach’s Haute Locale – Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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South Florida’s Palm Beaches have long been a place of symbolic opulence, seasoned history, grand estates and palm tree-lined avenues. Ideally located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens and only a 2.5-hour flight from BWI, Old Palm Golf Club stands alone.

Living well comes naturally within the gates of Old Palm Golf Club. Beyond the stunning entrance, driving through the gracious neighborhoods, the collection of awe-inspiring custom estate homes is prominent and impressive. A rarity not only for the Palm Beaches, but for luxury golf communities across the U.S., Old Palm is situated on 650-acres with no more than 320 planned residences. The low-density masterplan allows for the community’s intimate character and high, attentive levels of service, privacy and a relaxing lifestyle.

As the premier private club community in the Palm Beaches, Old Palm Golf Club offers new estate homes ranging from $1.3 to more than $15 million throughout four impressive neighborhoods (including the recently-released Isle Estates). Buyers can select from several model homes built by South Florida’s most prestigious independent builders, or simply purchase the land and then build the custom home of their dreams.

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Rub Elbows with PGA TOUR Stars The centerpiece of the community is Old Palm’s tournament-caliber, 7,401-yard Raymond Floyddesigned golf course. It presents an enticing blend of power and precision-oriented holes routed through sweeping savannahs and wetlands, as well as indigenous palm and pine trees.

One of the most complete golf instruction and training facilities in the U.S., the 33-acre Old Palm Golf Studio anchors a spacious double-ended range, TrackMan and V-1 equipped hitting bay, short-game area and three regulation practice holes – a par 3, 4, and 5 – on which golfers can replicate every shot and angle they encounter on the par-72 course.

Dozens of PGA Tour players call the small stretch of the Sunshine State between Jupiter and West Palm Beach home. Known as the world’s most exclusive golf address, the area provides a convenient location to lessen the burden of a demanding TOUR travel schedule and an opportunity to practice year-round in the warm Florida sunshine.

It comes as no surprise that three of the world’s top ranked players – former world No. 1 Lee Westwood, 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen and 2011 Masters Champion CharlSchwartzel – decided to relocate to Old Palm. The prestigious private club is now home to Lee, Louis and Charl and their families while they are state-side for PGA Tour events. All have purchased homes at Old Palm, each citing its exclusivity, gracious neighborhoods, award-winning builders and sense of community among residents and members. They join golf Hall-of-Famer, course designer and honorary Club Chairman, Raymond Floyd, as well as 1991 Open Champion, Ian Baker-Finch, as full-time residents.

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The Clubhouse Sets the Tone Rambling across the palm-dotted grounds like a Mediterranean villa, the hilltop Club was designed to mirror the intimate scale of a Palm Beach estate. Pecky cypress ceilings, classic wool rugs and comfortable furnishings compliment the stunning views of 9th and 18th holes. The building exudes Old World charm through Portuguese tile murals and graceful archways.

Raymond Floyd’s late wife Maria worked closely with interior designers Scott Snyder and Anthony Minichetti to create a “sense of place” with treatments and fixtures inspired by 1920s era architect Addison Mizner.

Life graciously extends its pleasures to the members of Old Palm with formal and informal dining, full-time concierge and attentive staff, Fitness Center, Spa, resortstyle pool with private cabanas, Casitas for overnight guest accommodations, and other amenities.

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The Garden City

Getting There

Palm Beach Gardens’ historians will quickly point out that John D. MacArthur’s vision for this haute enclave in Palm Beach County was originally that of a “garden city” with streets lined with flowers and trees. Old Palm is in a unique position to be an extension of MacArthur’s principles.

It is remarkably convenient to travel to and from Old Palm. Palm Beach International Airport and North County General Aviation Airport (for private jets) are only minutes away as well as Fort Lauderdale International Airport (60 miles) and Miami International Airport (80 miles).

Impeccably located off of PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Old Palm is close to an abundance of shopping, dining, entertainment and beaches. Superb restaurants flourish nearby, exquisite shopping abounds on Worth Avenue and the county offers more than 300 cultural venues ranging from the celebrated Norton Museum of Art to spectacular theatres for ballet and opera.

Old Palm Golf Club’s ideal location, boundless luxuries and unparalleled amenities ensure a life well lived.

The carefree lifestyle of the tropics and year-round warm and balmy climate lends itself to a plethora of outdoor activities including golf, tennis, equestrian, boating, deep-sea fishing and so much more.

For More Information www.oldpalmgolfclub.com Old Palm Golf Club 11089 Old Palm Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 888.882.1526

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Women’s Division Initiates New Handicap Policy for 2014

The Executive Committee of the MSGA-Women’s Division (MSGA-WD) will introduce a new handicap policy for tournaments beginning in 2014. The purpose of this new policy is to better define an “up-to-date USGA Handicap”, which appears on all MSGA-WD entry forms as well as create a more level playing field in our events. The guidelines are as follows:

• To be eligible for a tournament, you must have 20 scores posted within the last 12 months.*(Example: The Women’s Mid-Amateur entries open on May 9, 2014 therefore you must have at least 20 scores dating back to May 9, 2013.)

• You are responsible for posting your score and must use a “T” (tournament score). Failure to do this can result in denial of a tournament entry.

*Please note this policy will be implemented for all events except the Women’s Team Championship.

Any questions can be directed to the MSGA-WD at 410-653-5300.

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Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 145, Baltimore, MD 21208 www.msga.org

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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MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

Emich House 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 145, Baltimore, MD 21208 www.msga.org

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

Wednesday, July 9

Norbeck

Monday, August 11

CC at Woodmore

Monday, October 16 Suburban

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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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Congratulations to 2013 MSGA Champions

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TOURNAMENT

Name

Team Championship

Baltimore CC

Two-Man Team

Mark Cusic & Kevin Ferris (Breton Bay GC)

Senior Two-Man Team

Robert Morris (Congressional) & Marty West (Columbia CC)

Amateur

Denny McCarthy (Argyle CC)

Junior

Bennett Buch (Cattail Creek CC)

Mid-Atlantic Junior Invitational

Maryland State Golf Association

Open

Denny McCarthy (Argyle CC)

Pro-Am

Steve Papanek& Michael Mulieri (Rolling Road GC)

Father-Son

John Pipitone (Hunt Valley GC) & Matt Pipitone (Maryland Golf & CC)

Club Team Stroke Play (Net)

La Tata

Amateur Public Links

Steven Delmar Jr. (University of Maryland GC)

Mid-Amateur

Jeff Castle (Towson CC)

Senior

Mike Occi (Hobbit’s Glen GC)

Baltimore-Washington Team

Baltimore

Baltimore-Washington Junior Team

Baltimore

Senior Team Championship

Bethesda CC & Hunt Valley GC

Four State Senior Challenge

Golf Association of Philadelphia

Senior Open

John Francisco (Piney Branch GC)

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Congratulations to 2013 MSGA-Women Champions

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TOURNAMENT

Name

Team Championship

Congressional CC

Mid-Amateur

Andrea Kraus (Hayfields GC)

Junior

Killian Casson (Turf Valley GC)

Poindexter Cup

Virginia

Amateur

Kaitlyn Rohrback (Crofton CC)

Mixed Two-Ball

Lisa Schlesinger & Walter Jew (Norbeck CC)

Mid-Atlantic Challenge

Maryland-Virginia

Mid-Handicap Two-Woman Team

Soo Ja Chu & Ho Rim Jun (Cross Creek GC)

Two-Woman Team

Becky Rutherford (Maryland Golf & CC) & Lisa Kaufman (Holly Hills CC)

Senior

Lisa Schlesinger (Norbeck CC)

Open

Jenny Suh (Fairfax)

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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 | February 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!

Play the best courses in the Mid-Atlantic!

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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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 Visa  MasterCard  Check Name on Card _________________________________________________ Credit Card No._________________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________________ Security Code ____________ (Last three digits on back of card)

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

Or fax your completed application to: (410) 653-8810 Or sign up online at www.msga.org

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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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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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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

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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

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