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First of all, almost every Realtor you talk to willtell you that we are busier than we have been in 3years! We are selling houses and haveexperienced a huge leap in pending & closedsales so far this year. The inventory levels havedecreased, we have sold a lot of the distressedproperties and the positive signs of recovery are

all around us. We all believethat we have hit the bottomand that we will continue thispositive trend.

Do not, however, expect tosee any kind of quickincrease in the pricestructures. We are still experiencing foreclosuresand short sales that are affecting values at allprice points and in all neighborhoods. Althoughwe are seeing positive trends, the buyers in themarket are still out for blood and are verynervous about over paying. The banks arebeing ultra-conservative with their funds andgetting appraisals to come in at higher numbers isgoing to take some time.

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ABOUT THE PGAThe Southwest Section PGA is one of 41 Sections ofthe PGA of America, consisting of more than 1,500members in the state of Arizona and Southern Ne-vada. The Southern Chapter PGA is the six southerncounties of Arizona. Currently the President of theChapter is Mike Hayes from Tucson City Golf, VicePresident Dan Wickman the General Manager fromSan Pedro Golf Course and Secretary Steve HughesDirector of Golf at La Paloma Country Club.

The PGA of America is the world’s largest workingsports organization, comprised of 28,000 men andwomen golf Professionals who are the recognized ex-perts in growing, teaching and managing the game ofgolf, while serving millions of people throughout allthe PGA Sections nationwide.

Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America hasenhanced its leadership position by growing thegame of golf through its premier spectator events,world-class education and training programs, signif-icant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Your PGA Professionalsare the “Experts in the Game and Business of

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The Re-Invention of Ricky Barnes6 years after former University of Arizona stand out Ricky Barneswas deemed as being the next young gun superstar of the PGATOUR, he seems to have found his game.

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14 A magical RoundA tale of our own Cinderella Boy -- Chris Dompier, PGA Head Golf Professional

at Skyline Country Club. The scene is set on a blustery day on June 13, 2010 as

Assistant Golf Professional Don Littrell watches a magical game that begins a

series of events ... many yet to be told.

19 Sarah Brown Gets A Big Break"Big Break Sandals Resort" premiered June 21 on the Golf Channel with our

own local professional Sara Brown in a field of eleven women competing

against each other for prizes and exemptions to events on the LPGA TOUR and

the Ladies European Tour.22-40 of this issue.

23 Need A Rules Seminar?Judi Lorenzen and Jane Huff share more than just a great friendship. Serving on

the AWGA Rules and Course Rating committees, these ladies stay current on

USGA changes, volunteer and present Rules Seminars throughout the Southern

District.

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expensive region in the United States to maintain a golf course. In this day and

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8 State of the Game

10 SWSSCPGA - Chapter News

20 Tee to Green

24 Course Review - Ritz Carlton

26 Expanded Review - Rio Rico

38 Instruction: Up & Down

43 Overseed Schedule

52 Happenings

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The conclusion of the recent Arizonalegislative session ended one of themost active sessions in recent history.Several of the issues that were debated,discussed and voted on garnerednational attention while others willhave direct impacts on the golfindustry. The Golf IndustryAssociation continues to be the unifiedvoice for the business of golf duringtheses critical times. The GIA ensuresthat this voice does not go unheard.

Here are some of the lingering issuesthat the Golf Industry Association willbe watching closely:

New Agency Fee Authority - Keyagencies were given new fee authorityduring the session due to the statebudget crisis. The ArizonaDepartment of Water Resources(ADWR), State Land Department,Arizona Department of EnvironmentalQuality (ADEQ) and the ArizonaDepartment of Agriculture (ADOAg)will have to become self sustaining andnot rely on the state's general fund.Unfortunately, these costs will beborne by the industries these agenciesregulate.

Immigration Bill (SB1070) - It isimpossible to determine what theimpacts to the golf industry will be. Tothe extent that boycotts againstArizona can be sustained, there is alikelihood that this will be anotherunwelcome reduction in the rounds ofgolf played. It may also lead toreductions in the available workforce aslaborers leave. The economic impacton Arizona has not been quantified,but already we have anecdotal accountsof cancelled contracts and diminishedtravel to Arizona.

Proposition 100 - On May 18th votersapproved Proposition 100 whichincreases the state sales tax by one�centfor the next three years. This tax isestimated to generate approximately $1Billion annually and is designed tostabilize the State’s budget while theeconomy improves. The passing ofProposition 100 at the ballot preventedfurther cuts in education, healthcare,public safety, and state agencies. Thelikely impact to the golf industry is yetto be seen but may come in the form ofreduced discretionary income to utilizeon recreational activities.

The GIA continues the mission torepresent, advocate and educate thegolf industry. To do so requires broadsupport from the individuals andbusiness that are directly involved withgolf. We MUST be proactivelyinvolved with legislation andregulations that may target golf inArizona. An Annual Membership isdesigned to allow you to become a partof the GIA’s mission of supporting andadvocating Golf in Arizona. Thisorganization is a great opportunity tobecome a part of that mission and tosupport the golf industry. To learnmore about GIA and or become amember, contact the GIA at 480-367-0353 or visit the website atwww.azgia.com. SATT

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Sean has been a resident of Arizona since 1982 and took up the game of golf at age 14 at bellair Golf Club in Glendale, Arizona. Upon graduation from ferris StateUniversity with a Professional Golf Management degree, he started his career as a PGA golf professional at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sean has

served the golf industry in many capacities over the years including Junior Golf Director for the Southwest Section PGA from 2001 – 2007, President of the Junior GolfAssociation of Arizona 2003-2007, Assistant Executive Director of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona from 2007 - 2010 and was named the “Junior Golf Leader of the

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Ricki Rarick Junior golf program is administrated by the Southwest Section SouthernChapter PGA. The program has over 250 junior golf members competing weeklythrough out the summer months. This is a great introduction to competitive junior

golf as well as an opportunity for more experienced players to compete.

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RICKI RARICK JUNIOR GOLfCONCLUDES ANOTHER ENERGETIC SEASON

Through these events, kids will be able to further their knowledge of the gameof golf and will learn about respect, honesty, knowledge, character building,self-discipline, sportsmanship, and many other attributes by participating.The program is open for ages 6 through 18 and juniors of all skill levels.

To learn how to involve your child in the Ricki Rarick Junior Golf Program,to volunteer or make a donation to the program, contact Rick Price at theSouthwest Section Southern Chapter office at (520)290-1742 or visitwww.tucsonjuniorgolf.com.

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tEL RIO GIRLS 14-17 3rd Shelby Wardlaw, 2nd Desiree Hong,

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TUCSON CITY JUNIOR BOYS 8 & UNDER

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3rd Daniel Ramirez

EL RIO BOYS 16-18 3rd Jonathan Goswitz, 2nd Nick

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fRED ENkE GC BOYS 16-18Winner - Andrew Sverdrup

TUCSON CITY JUNIOR BOYS 16-18 Division winner - Logan france


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The Southwest Section Southern Chapter PGA Annualmeeting was held at the Heritage Highlands Golf Club.Brad Engel, PGA Director of Golf said “our facility is a

perfect fit to host these types of events. It was a real pleasure andhonor to have our association’s Annual meeting here at the Club.”

President Mike Hayes, PGA Deputy Director ofTucson City Golf conducted the Annual businessmeeting for the association. This included electingnew board members. The membership reelectedChris Dompier, PGA Head Golf Professional fromSkyline CC and Glen Griffith, PGA with TucsonGolf Schools for another two year term. The newly

elected board members where Barry Friedman PGA, Head GolfProfessional from Ritz Carlton, Dennis Palmer, PGA VicePresident of Golf Operations at Tubac Golf Resort and RobertSpikes, PGA from Randolph Golf Complex.

The meeting was followed by the Club Car Pro-ProChampionship. Richard Aldrich Sales Representative for ClubCar said “as the Title Sponsor of this event, it is our way ofsupporting the PGA members and to thank them for their businessand support.”

At the end of the day Don Littrell, assistant golf professional atSkyline CC and teaching professional Mark Jackson from ArizonaNational found themselves on top of the leader board with animpressive 10 under par 62. This was good enough for a fourstroke victory. There was log jam at 6 under par 66 for a five waytie for second place, consisting of Rich Elias, Canoa Ranch andKen Steinke, Sun City Vistoso GC, Glen Griffith, Tucson GolfSchools and Jim Goettel, El Rio GC, Preston Otte, HeritageHighlands and Mark Oswald, Oro Valley CC, Sean Replinger,Randolph and Rob Wood, Ventana Canyon and Dave Simm,Ventana Canyon and Rick Price, SWSSCPGA.

SWSSCPGA Annual meeting, swearing

in new board members, Chris Dompier,

Barry friedman, Dennis Palmer, Glen

Griffith, past President Tom Tatum.

SOUTHERN CHAPTER PGA UPDATE

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The Gallery Golf Club hosted the Southern Chapter PGA ProSeries event on the par 72 North Course. Brandon Smith fromVentana Canyon found no problems with warm weather and quickgreens. He managed to birdie 7 holes, offset with a couple ofbogeys for a 5 under par 67 and a 5 shot win over ChrisDompier’s even par 72. Dompier said “I do not how he did, itwas playing very difficult, and he just played a great round of golf.”Finishing in a fourway tie for thirdplace with 1 over par73’s was hostprofessional PaulNolen, WadeDunagan withAccenture MatchPlay, Brent Lingel,Blanchard GC andKevin Crawleyfrom La Paloma CC.

The followingtournament eventwas a Pro am againhosted by TheGallery Golf Club.The temperaturewas no match forthe winds that wheregusting up to 40mph. This was oneof the most difficultrounds of golf I haveseen just to keep theball in play. Therewas not oneprofessional scoreunder par. Onceagain two familiarnames on the top ofthe individual leaderboard was BrandonSmith and ChrisDompier bothshooting 1 over par73’s to tie for lowprofessional honors.A shot back at 74was Brent Newcomb from The Stone Canyon Club.

The Pro am team side of it was another story with golf professionalJim Goettel and his team Dane Silcox, Kerk Young and ReneVeral which caught sail of the wind and posted a 15 under par 129team total for a 3 stroke win. They edged out the team ofprofessional Brandon Smith and amateur partners Rob Strother,Larry Gellman and Lee Hilton.

The low gross amateur winner was Ron Essenpreis with an evenpar 72. The individual low net winner was Rene Veral firing apersonal best 12 under par 60. Jim Benjamin was closest to thehole #7 and Ron Essenpreis on hole # 15.

The following week we had some of our Southern Chapter PGAprofessionals participating in the Arizona Open at the Desert

Mountain Apachegolf course inScottsdale. DonLittrell fromSkyline CC fairedthe best from theTucsonprofessionals witha 5 under 54 holetotal of 211.Littrell finished ina tie for 19th withWade Dunaganfinishing at 2under par 214finishing in 31stplace.

Ricki Rarick Juniorgolf program isadministrated bythe SouthernChapter PGAwhich held its 7thAnnual“Swinging forJuniors” fund-raising Pro amevent at The StoneCanyon Club.The event was anextreme successthanks to the hostclub and thesupportingprofessionals andamateurscompeting in thetournament.

The red hot professional Chris Dompier from Skyline Countryand his team Jesse Thorpe, David Fritsche and Gary Abott tookhome 1st place team honors with an 11 under par 61. Dompierindividually shot a course record 10 under par 62 on thedemanding par 72 layout. His closest competitor Rick Price wasin at 5 under par 67. The team of professional Maria Przymierskifrom Canoa Ranch, amateurs Ron Rogers, Steve Shell and BillEdwards finished one shot back with a 10 under par 62. SATT

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Do you remember the 1980 golfcomedy movie Caddyshack? Well,let’s replay a scene or two from the

movie and instead of Bushwood CountryClub ... we’ll make it Skyline CountryClub.

Chris Dompier, PGA Head GolfProfessional at Skyline Country Club isgoing to be the Bishop playing golf and therole as the Cinderella boy, while AssistantGolf Professional Don Littrell, PGA willplay the role of Carl Spackler theGreenskeeper.

The scene is set on a blustery day on June13th, 2010. Chris says to Don, “I washoping to squeeze in a quick 18 holes beforeI have to get back to work.”

Don: “Certainly, your eminency.”

Chris: “Here take my bag.”

Don: “You better put this on.”

Don: “That’s a great shot. I can’t believethe way you hit the ball, sir. You reallycovered it. We better start moving theweather is getting worse.”

Chris: “Did you see that? It’s a Miracle”!

Don: “Nice shot. You must have made adeal with the devil?”

Chris: “I could break the Club record.”

Don: “You better come in until this blowsover.”

Chris: “So, what do you think?”

Don: “I’d keep playing. I don’t think theheavy stuff will come down for a while.”

Chris: “You’re right. Anyway, the goodLord would never disrupt… the best gameof my life. I’m infallible, young fella!Come on! One more hole”!

Don: “What an incredible Cinderellastory! He’s on his final hole. He’s about50 yards away. He’s going to hit a lobwedge, I think. Tears in his eyes, I guess,as he lines up this last shot. Well, he gotout of that. The crowd is standing on itsfeet. The normally reserved Skylinecrowd… is going wild! For this youngCinderella who has come out ofnowhere… He’s a Cinderella boy. It’s inthe hole”

Par 4 3 4 4 5 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 71

Dompier 4 3 3 5 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 2 2 3 59

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A Magical RoundHave you ever had one of those rounds that you just could notseem to do anything wrong?

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Chris Dompier has just shot the courserecord 59 at Skyline Country Club! This isan exclusive group of people that he hasjoined those able to break the 60 mark.Dompier, “I would have never thought Icould have shot 59 after making the turn atonly 3 under par. Then on the 10th hole, ashort par 4, I drove the green, and 3 puttedfor a par.”

Starting on the 11th hole is when theCinderella boy and the round really kickedinto gear. He birdied 11, 14 and 15. Atonly 6 under par with three holes to play,he would need a miracle finish for a 12under par 59.

The 16th hole is a tightly tree lined reachabledog-leg par 5 with a blind second shot. Evenwith the blustery winds, Chris hit a boomingdrive in the fairway with only 192 yards fromthe hole. He hit a solid 6 iron over the topof the trees thinking he knocked it on thegreen but as he was approaching the green,he could not see his ball. Littrell said, “you’renot going to believe this,” he was up by thegreen watching Dompier’s approach shotwhen it hit on the green and took onebounce into the hole for a double eagle 2.All of a sudden, he is 9 under par with twoholes to go.

On the par 3, 17th hole, he hit it 20 feetfrom the hole and rolled in his birdie puttto go to 10 under par. Now with only onehole remaining, needing an eagle 3 for a59, on the 505 yard, par 5, 18th hole.Dompier’s drive was blown off line androlled under a tree, 200 yards from thegreen. Littrell thought it might have beenout of bounds once the wind got a hold ofit. Fortunately, it stayed in bounds, butwith a tree restricting his backswing. Hewas only able to punch it out to the bottomof the hill 50 yards away from the hole.

“I could not see the hole from where my ballwas,” Dompier says. “Only the top of the

flag.” So it all came down to this 50 yardblind pitch shot up the hill to shoot a 59.

As a once in a life time round goes, hepitches the ball straight up in the air, and ithits the flag stick a couple of feet up andfalls straight down in the hole for an eagle3, and for the elusive 59!

Dompier and Littrell where both jumpingup and down in amazement and disbeliefthat he actually pitched in for a courserecord 12 under par 59. Dompier says,“Unbelievable, it was Magical.” Thecelebration ended shortly thereafter asDompier went back to work.

It sounds like that is the end of the story…and that all the magic or miracle shots andlow rounds are all but over. Well guessagain, Dompier competed in our local“Swinging for Juniors” Pro Am at TheStone Canyon Club and believe it or nothad another opportunity to shoot “59”.

This time in a tournament, with a shotgunstart beginning on hole #9. This par 72desert style course is difficult anddemanding for any golfer. Dompierthrough his first 16 holes recorded (1) eagleand (8) birdies. With only two holes toplay his 17th hole which was hole #7 areachable par 5, he needed an eagle birdiefinish to repeat his 59 performance fromjust a few weeks earlier.

Well, it was magical but the miracle finishof eagle birdie was not to be. Dompierfinished par, par setting a new courserecord 10 under par 62 at The StoneCanyon Club on July 9, 2010.

I have a feeling this will not be the last wehear of Chris Dompier shooting any courserecords. so expect this story to becontinued…. SATT

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It was to a great extent a given who the newgolf coach would and should be for theUniversity of Arizona's women’s golf team.After taking over the reigns late in theseason, she led the team to winning threetournament titles including back-to-backpostseason wins at the Pac-10Championships and the NCAA WestRegional. In her final act as an assistantcoach the Wildcats finished 5th place inthe 2010 NCAA Division I Women's GolfChampionships. If that was isn’t enough,

she was then honored asthe PAC 10 coach of theyear.

Laura Ianello was namedthe head coach forArizona’s women's golfafter three seasons as thetop assistant coach in the

program. Ianello played for the Wildcatsfrom 1998-2003 as Laura Myerscough, wasa part of one national championship

(2000) and three Pac-10 Championship(2000, 2001, 2002) teams during her fiveseasons as a Wildcat. She was the UA teamcaptain as a senior in 2002-03 and earnedher degree in physical education.

"Arizona is my alma mater and there is noother place I would want to coach. Weexpect to succeed and we have highexpectations to continue doing what we dobest and that is to win championships."

After her exceptionally successful amateurcareer at Arizona she then turnedprofessional. Ianello played with moderatesuccess for five years on the LPGA TOUR,Futures Tour and the West Coast LadiesGolf Tour before joining the Arizonacoaching staff.

"I'm very excited to continue the success of

this program and carry that into futureyears," said Ianello. "The ultimate goal ofgetting into coaching is to become a headcoach. I feel ready for the challenge, readyto take on the team, ready to recruit and

keep the pattern of success intact fromwhen I played at Arizona."

The Wildcat coaching staff also addedJustin Silverstein as an assistant coach.Silverstein, an Arizona letterman from2005-09, begins his full-time coachingcareer at his alma mater as well. Hepreviously spent the 2009-10 season as avolunteer assistant with the UA men'steam. After graduating in May 2009 with adegree in regional development and aminor in business, he was employed by theI.R.I. Golf Group. SATT

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"Big Break Sandals Resort" premiered June21 on the Golf Channel with our own localprofessional Sara Brown in a field of elevenwomen competing against each other forprizes and exemptions to events on the LPGATOUR and the Ladies European Tour.

Brown was a product of our local RickiRarick Junior golf program and winningher first event at eight years old. She was astandout golfer and student at SalpointeCatholic High school in Tucson, Arizona.Brown went on to attend Michigan StateUniversity on a golf scholarship and wastwice the female athlete of the year.

Brown, 24, always smiling and talking,sums up her personality on and off the golfcourse. The cheerful Tucson native turnedprofessional in 2008 and dreams of playingon the LPGA TOUR. In her rookie seasonon the Duramed Futures Tour, she onlyplayed 11 events and finished 22nd on themoney list, which includedthree top-10 finishes. Withher confidence andexpectations riding high,Brown figured she was wellon her way to fulfilling herdream of earning her LPGATOUR card.

The following seasonderailed her plans, and hersmile turned to frustrationto the point where shereconsidered golf as a careerduring the off season. Shetook two months off from

golf. “I didn’t touch my clubs, not once,”explains Brown. “Those two monthsallowed me to clear my head and to re-address my goals not only professionally,but also personally.” She concluded that Ijust can’t picture my life without golf.

Then maybe the biggest break of all camewith the opportunity of being selected tobe on the Golf Channels “Big BreakSandals Resort.” Brown said, “I had to gothrough an auditioning process to actuallyget on the show. It was a fun process. I firsthad to fill out an online application, and Iwaited for a reply saying I got a face to faceinterview. I interviewed in Phoenix where Ihad to hit balls in front of a camera, andthen I had to talk on camera to one of theproducers, then again, I waited to hear thecallback that I was on the show. When Igot that call, I was very excited.

The show itself and the experience is one

that Brown will never forget. She said, “Ireally enjoyed being on a cast of all femalegolfers that could all play, and they wereawesome girls”!

In the Big Break, there are many challengesand pressures that the ladies would encounter.Brown said, “it was difficult just pullingmyself together to hit every shot and trying tocalm the nerves knowing what was on theline every time I stepped up.” She said, “Iwould do it all over again if I had the chancebecause that rush and excitement are feelingsI want to feel when I tee it up.”

The whole experience of “Big Break SandalsResort” made Brown realize thatshe actually can do this golf thing and nowwas willing to give it another chance.Brown said, “I guess you could say itrenewed my love for the game, and Icould not be happier. The experience wasone that proved I had what it takes to play

with the best of the best, andI am so thankful for all thatBig Break and the GolfChannel have done for me.”

If she is the winner, Brownwill receive an exemption tothe LPGA's Lorena OchoaInvitational (Nov. 11-14) andthe Omega Dubai LadiesMasters (Dec. 8-11). She'dalso get a waiver for all entryfees on the 2011 DuramedFutures Tour, as well as cashand other prizes. SATT

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David mcDaniel has had quite an amateur

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McDaniel won the Az Publinks Championship

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victory. McDaniel followed it up with a five-

stroke win at the tucson City Championship.

he proceeded to qualify for the u.S. Amateur

Public Links Championship at Bryon Park golf

Course in north Carolina by taking

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Phoenix, firing rounds of

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total of 131 at Aguila

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golf club.

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impressive enough, he finished runner-up in

the national u.S. Amateur Public Links

Championship. to reach the finals, McDaniel

played a 36-hole qualifier shooting 73-72=145

finishing in a tie-34th. the field was cut to the

low 64 players and then the format was

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June, 5th, 2010

Club used: 7 iron

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kathy Bannon

gallery golf Club – north

June, 7th, 2010

Club used: Driver


Sue Hill


June, 13th, 2010

Club used: 6 iron


filbert Barrera


June, 18th, 2010

Club used: 7 Iron

hole no. #6, 150 yards, Par 3

Richard matts


June, 21st, 2010

Club used: 7 iron


Jeff fassett

La Paloma Country Club

June, 26th, 2010

Club used: 7 iron


Scott Schneider


June, 29th, 2010

Club used: Pw


Paul Gambell


July, 5th, 2010

Club used: 9 iron


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July, 7th, 2010

Club used: 6 Iron


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La Paloma Country Club

July, 13th, 2010

Club used: 5 hYBRID


Pat mcIntyre

tubac golf Resort & Spa

July, 15th, 2010

Club used: 7 wood

hole #9 Anza, 85 yards, Par 3

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tubac golf Resort & Spa

July, 17th, 2010

Club used: 55o Sand wedge

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The PGA of America’s Financial Assistance FundScholarship Program has awarded the highesthonor to one of our own local PGA professionals’daughter. The program encourages and promotesthe attainment of higher education goals forchildren and grandchildren of PGA members.Funding for these scholarships is made possiblethrough voluntary contributions to the PGA

Assistance Fund fromPGA members and otherdonors.

Ashley Jungbluth thedaughter of PGAmember Tom Taylor isthe recipient of an elitegroup of students selectedfor a $5,000.00

scholarship. Taylor said, “We where all so excited tohear that Ashley was selected for the scholarship. Shehas been very active in school, GPA of 3.9, involvedin our church, charities and studying as a psychologymajor.”

The local Southwest Section PGA scholarship fundawarded the following PGA professional familymembers. The winner of a $1,500 scholarshipwent to Tori Oswald, daughter of Mark Oswald.The recipients of a $1,000 scholarship were;Michael Hayes, Jr. son of Mike Hayes, MichelleLaRouere daughter of Dan LaRouere, KyleJahaske son of Mike Jahaske, Jamie Demorestson of Mark Demorest and Tom Taylor’s daughterBreanna Jungbluth.

Brandon Smith, PGA Head Professional fromVentana Canyon played in the PGA ProfessionalNational Championship at the demanding FrenchLick Resort in French Lick Indiana on June 27-30.He finished t-29th with a four round total of 5-over-par 293. Smith was only a few shots awayfrom qualifying for the PGA Championship. Thetop 20 players qualified for 92 PGAChampionship at Whistling Straits in Kolher,Wisconsin on August 9-15.

The Golf Club at Vistoso has been one of thepremier courses in Southern Arizona since openingin 1995. The course was designed by TomWeiskopf and was voted "Best Course in Tucson"by Golf Digest magazine in 1999 and was rankedthe "No. 3 public course in Arizona."

However, the previous owner, Vistoso GolfPartners, LLC fell on hard times and stoppedmaking payments, prompting the lender to issue adefault notice on October, 16th, 2009 andsubsequently foreclosing on the property December18th, 2009.

The Touchstone Golf LLC group, a California-based company, was appointed receiver of the Clubimmediately following the foreclosure and until theMarch 11th trustee’s sale for $8 million by the

lender, Textron Financial Corporation of Atlanta.

The Club was not purchased during the trustee saleand continued to be operated by Touchstone Golf,LLC, until the recent purchase in July, 2010. TheSan Diego-based IRI Golf Group with cash frominvestment firm Ariz GG LLC, took over The GolfClub at Vistoso for $3.735 million.

One question remains: Will the Golf Club atVistoso remain as a premier golf course in SouthernArizona, or will fall on hard times as well?

With new partners and the restructuring of theirdebts on multiple properties, and the expectationthat business will improve within the next couple ofyears, let’s hope the new owners are successful andwill maintain the premier status of The Golf Clubat Vistoso.

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Golf, volunteering andfriendship seem to gohand in hand. Just ask

Judi Lorenzen and Jane Huff -- skilledgolfers, tireless volunteers and best friends.To them, golf is more than a game. It’s away of life!

The Gallery GC in Marana is home forboth of these women. Judi is a pastPresident and current Rules Chair of theirWGA and Jane is Handicap Chair. Theyserve on two AWGA committees -- Rulesand Course Rating. Both require technicalknowledge of the game attained byextensive training on a state level andattendance at USGA seminars. “We alwayslearn something new at our educationalvacations,” Jane commented, “to keep uscurrent with USGA changes.” Asvolunteers, Judi and Jane present RulesSeminars throughout the Southern District

on request. “It’s fun,” Judi added. “Janeand I banter and tease each other, makepeople laugh and in the process they learnthe Rules.” Jane continued, “We helpthem see the value of playing by the Rulesrather than thinking of the Rules aspunishment.”

Jane moved to Tucson in 2000. When Judiarrived in 2002, the two quickly connected.Judi, who was an active volunteer inNorthern California, immediately becameinvolved in the Arizona women’s golfcommunity and as Jane recalled, “shedragged me kicking and screaming into theworld of volunteering!” Judi rememberedit differently, “Jane was definitely a willingparticipant!” Now, more than eight yearslater, volunteering is an important part ofboth of their lives. They have made theirmark on women’s golf in Arizona andbeyond. Judi’s experience and knowledgeearned her positions on the USGARegional Affairs Committee and on theSenior Women’s Championship

Committee. She is also president of theWomen’s Trans National Golf Associationwhich hosts championship events each yearin April and July. “There’s a lot of workand quite a bit of travel,” Judi noted, “butthe more I do and the more time I spendwith other volunteers, the more I love it.”

As these two ladies have discovered,volunteering in the golf community hasenhanced their lives and their friendship.Are you ready to have fun, meet newfriends and get involved? Check out yourlocal WGA or contact the ArizonaWomen’s Golf Association at 1-800-442-2942. There’s a volunteer opportunity thatis sure to match your interests! And, if yourgroup would like a Rules Seminarpresented by two very competent women,feel free to give Judi and Jane a call!

Mary Ann Souter is a freelance writer whosearticles have appeared in a variety of golfpublications. She is co-author of Synergistic

Golf-One Day at a Time. Contact info: (480)332-6335 or [email protected].

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It is always especially fun and challengingto “play where the pros play,” to tee it upon a golf course that you have watched ontelevision and witnessed the great (andsome not so great) shots of the PGATOUR Pros. The two dimensionality ofyour TV does not do justice to the lusciouscontours, curves and rugged 3-D beauty ofThe Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove

Mountain, host of the Accenture MatchPlay every February. The 27 hole resortfacility, located just northwest of Tucson inthe growing golf destination of Marana, isperhaps one of the finest manicured golfcourses you will ever play ... period.

Designed by Jack Nicklaus to accommodatenot only the PGA TOUR but the rest of uswho appreciate a good challenge every nowand then, the golf course offers five sets oftees and plays anywhere from 5200 to over7800 yards. Nicklaus would call this a“second shot” golf course. The fairways offthe tee are generally wide and generous, butit’s where you hit it after that which canmake the difference between birdies andpars versus something worse. More thanonce I found myself walking towards thegreen complex with several more clubs thenjust a putter. Missing greens here calls for alot of imagination and creativity in yourshort game…and that can be a lot of fun.

The greens are generally large and includesignificant undulations and multiple greatpin placements. The bunkering in places isreminiscent of Scottish style pot bunkers,many are below green level with steep wallsand long native grasses on the lips. Thebunkers are also cut with a jagged edge asopposed to the smooth curves we normallysee; this gives the traps a rugged visualappeal ... nice touch Jack.

Possibly one of the best risk-reward holes is#6 on the Tortolita course. A drivable par

four, but you must carry the arroyo cuttingthrough the middle of the fairway. Leave itin the deep pot bunker 60 yards short of thegreen and you may have to come outbackwards. This hole, you may remember,is where Tiger lost to Tim Clark, proving tobe a very pivotal hole for match play

As long as you are giving yourself theultimate golf experience you may as well capoff your day with a refreshment or two andlunch at the clubhouse. The menu andservice are truly first class -- would youexpect anything less from a Ritz-Carlton?

Take the time to walk through the club andadmire the décor, furnishings, and artwork;amazing! If you thirst for even moreelegance, visit the resort just around thecorner. A weekend spent here would trulybe a wonderful experience; world class golf,luxurious accommodations, superb diningand oh, did I mention the spa?

Jack Talmage is the GeneralManager and Director of Golf atRio Rico Country Club. He comesto the golf business from anextensive career in golf resortmarketing and sales. His passion issharing the enjoyment of SouthernArizona Golf and he can bereached at (520)281-8567.

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. . . from the proJACK tALMAgE, Director of golf

Anybody who has lived in Arizona and loves

golf has to have played Rio Rico at some

point. So many people walk into our golf

shop with a story to tell or a memory to

share. Rio Rico has, after all, been around

for 40 years and has always been considered

a classic. I myself remember playing one of

my last rounds with my father here back in

the late 70’s. My parents had retired to

tucson and when I made plans to visit them

one winter, Dad insisted we come down and

play at “this incredible track built by the

great Robert trent Jones Senior.” now, over

thirty years later and a career that has

allowed me to play some of the great

courses all over the planet, I find myself

loving this course more every time I play it.

unlike so many of the modern desert

courses in our area, Rio Rico is anything but

a target course. Large trees, no homes on

the course, no streets to cross, just pure golf.

there are many trademark features of a

classic Jones design and they are all very

apparent here. Long straightway tee boxes

you could land a small aircraft on, huge

bunkers guarding the inside corners of the

doglegs, greenside traps everywhere, and

greens shaped to allow for all kinds of

wonderful pin placements in-between or

behind those traps. the greens themselves

are bent grass and are some of the best in

Southern Az. they almost have a mystical

quality to them, breaks are very subtle and

putts can leave you scratching your head as

to why the ball broke the opposite direction

that you read. we have members here who

after 25 years still can’t figure them out.

the back nine, while not to take anything

away from the front, is undoubtedly

everybody’s favorite. #12 is a par three that

is essentially an island green in a sea of one

giant sand trap. one of my favorite holes is

#15. A short par 4 that bends gently left the

whole way up the hill to the green. there is

literally a place just left of center on the

fairway where you cannot see the flag (and

you thought you hit a great drive), take two

steps to the right and everything opens up

to you. #16 is the little monster of a par 5.

only 474 yards from the blue tees, a good

drive can easily get you there in two shots,

but leave it anywhere long of the hole and

you have a very slippery putt coming back.

Many an eagle attempt has turned into a

three putt par or worse. hole 17 was

recently picked by the readers of this

magazine as one of the best par 4’s in

Southern Arizona. think of it this

way….when the PgA touR held Q School

qualifying rounds at Rio Rico there were six

“others” recorded on #17 one year. In

perspective, there were only six “others”

sprinkled around on the remaining holes.

Many a would be touR player missed their

opportunity for the big show to the trees

and water of hole 17.

we use the slogan here that “a short drive

can be exceptional.” Just an hour south of

downtown tucson on I-19 many golfers will

come down to play 36 holes in the cooler

temps at almost 4,000 ft in elevation. those

looking for a golf getaway weekend will stay

at our Esplendor Resort; a charming resort

featuring great dining, spacious and well

appointed accommodations, marvelous

views of the Santa Cruz river valley and a

very attentive and friendly staff. I personally

invite you and your favorite golfing

companions to experience what we have to

offer…I know you won’t be disappointed and

will probably have your own Rio Rico story

to tell at the end of the day. SATT

RIO RICO / ESPLENDORRESORT & COUNTRY CLUB1069 Camino CaralampiRio Rico, Arizona 85648tel: (520) 281-8567www.esplendor-resort.com

Three perspectives.One course.ExPANDED REVIEW

RIO RICO G.C. / ESPLENDOR RESORT – “A short drive can be exceptional”



. . . representing the guysREADER REVIEW: By toMMY LAnE AnD AL FISChERSouthern Arizona tee times Reader; tucson, Az.

nestled just off I-19, 10 miles short of

nogales is a charming golf course and

resort - Rio Rico Country Club and

Esplendor Resort. the golf course, East of

19, is in a valley surrounded by rolling

hills. A Robert trent Jones track, it's one

of those wonderful no-nonsense layouts

that says here I am, enjoy me. It was fun

to experience two very different nines:

the front being rather flat framed by big,

old massive Pines and the back going up

into the hills with more varied

topography. Very different than what

we're used to in the desert or high desert. while the fairways

were a little ragged in spots (being worked on), the greens

were good, varied in size and challenge. thought many of the

par 4's and 5's were all you could ask for re: long, accurate

second shots. At 4,000 ft. elevation and a nice breeze, it was

comfortable even in July.

host Jack talmage and

his staff were gracious

and most helpful. great

fun to come upon the

resident osprey passing

judgment on our par 3

efforts. the clubhouse is

a delight with pro shop,

food and bar.

Just West of 19, high on a bluff is Esplendor. with, of course,

Southwest architecture, 190 rooms, meeting facilities, workout

areas and a huge pool, the resort has the required amenities.

nicely shaded courtyard areas add to the charm. Rooms were

adequate with small individual balconies.

the staff was eager to please and very friendly. the main

dining room was very attractive with views that stretched

forever. the menu is Southwest, though not exclusively so.

Example: Chicken rellenos, which were delicious.

If you're looking for a meeting site, a group gathering or just

want to sneak away for a few days, put Rio Rico Country Club

and Esplendor Resort in the book. SATT

Rio Rico Country Club at

Esplendor, easy to find, right off

of I-19. It is just a wee bit

cooler down there in the early

morning and late afternoon.

the outside service staff was

helpful. A few fun things to

purchase in the golf shop with

the Rio Rico logo. Joan bought

a yellow hat.

on the course, we were

amazed at the size and beauty

of the trees and the mountain

views in every direction. the

front and back nines are

surprisingly different. the

course is easy to walk. Robert

trent Jones layout is very

traditional. we had reachable

par fours, short and long par threes with easy carries. the wildlife,

especially birds were all around us on the course.

the course needs some tender love and care. however, there are

some spots where work is being done. the restrooms on the course,

though older, are clean. the bent grass greens are very healthy with

subtle breaks. water comes into play on many holes. there was no

cart person so we stocked up at the turn.

Esplendor Resort. Fast, friendly and fun describes the staff.

Everyone made us feel safe and welcome. Charming location, clean

rooms that are comfy, not fancy. nice big pool, exercise room, open

courtyards and cute little gift shop. the restaurant has stunning

views, indoor or outdoor seating for a wonderful meal at very

affordable prices.

no, the resort is not fancy but what it lacks in upscale, it more than

makes up in charm and feel good. SATT

. . . representing the galsREADER REVIEW: By JoAn FISChER AnD RoBIn LAnESouthern Arizona tee times Reader; tucson, Az.

We were amazed atthe size and beautyof the trees andmountain views inevery direction. Thefront and back nines

are surprisinglydifferent. The course

is easy to walk.

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” If you ... just wantto sneak away for

a few days, putRio Rico CC andEsplendor Resort

in the book.

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You might recall, seven years ago atAugusta National during the Masters,reigning U.S. Amateur champion RickyBarnes was paired with Tiger Woodsand opened with a first round score of69. Routinely out driving the numberone player in the world, Barnes was onthe way to beat Woods by seven strokes.

I was fortunate enough to have beenthere to watch Barnes play that week.He looked comfortable, as if hebelonged. He had a positive, confidentswagger about himself and the two-timecollege All-American, went on to finish21st and was low amateur.

It certainly appeared Barnes was on hisway to living up to everyone’sexpectations and his potential. Exceptit took six more years to reach the PGATOUR, he was unsuccessful on hisattempts through the PGA TOURqualifying school, opening his eyes tothe reality of what most players’ face,the difficulty of making it on the PGATOUR.

It was not until Barnes finished in the25th spot on the 2008 NationwideTour money list, before he would earnhis PGA TOUR card for 2009. “Thecompetition level is so high these days,week in and week out. Professional golf

is what I thought it would be, exceptfor the difficulty of being able tomanage your time,” he shared.

Barnes struggled for the first half of hisrookie season until the U.S. Open,when he set the 36-hole scoring record

after shooting an 8-under-par 132through the first two rounds in soft,rainy conditions. Early in the 3rdround, he would become only thefourth player ever to reach double digitsunder par. However, Barnes succumbedto the pressures of trying to win a U.S.Open and lost the lead in the finalround, finishing in a tie for 2nd, twoshots behind winner Lucas Glover. Therunner-up finish was his only top-25finish in 2009, which allowed him toretain his tour card for 2010 byfinishing 120th on the money list.

Suddenly, after his performance in theU.S. Open, something changed. Aftermany years of frustration the out going29 year old seems to have found hisgame. He looks comfortable, and has apositive confident look about himself

once again in his role as one of the topPGA TOUR players.

“There was a point that I questionedmy game and if I was cut out to make itto the big tour,” Barnes states. “Inevery golfer’s career, they are going to be

humbled -- and I was, very quickly,after I turned professional.”

What a turnaround Barnes has madethis season. He recently paired withJ.B. Holmes winning the 2010 CVSCaremark Charity Classic after postingan impressive second round team scoreof 13-under-par 58 at Rhode IslandCountry Club. Barnes has collected (9)top-25 finishes, (6) top tens, and a 3rdplace finish at Jack Nicklaus’ Memorialtournament at Muirfield Village. Barnesfired a 10-under par 62 in the thirdround while paired with Tiger Woods.The worlds No. 1 player became aspectator as he watched Barnes sink a 15-foot putt on the16th hole for his thirdstraight birdie. As Barnes picked his

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Ricky BarnesThe Re-Invention Of

There were many expectations of the former University of Arizona stand out Ricky Barnes. After leaving collegiate golf in 2003 and turning professional,Barnes was deemed as being the next young gun superstar of the PGA TOUR.

Suddenly, after his performance in the U.S. Open, somethingchanged. After many years of frustration the out going

29 year old seems to have found his game.

bY RICK PRICE, PGA


Ricky BarnesContinued from pg. 29

golf ball from the hole hesmiled making eye contact withWoods; he smiled back andoffered two small nods ofapproval. Barnes score of 62was the second lowest score evershot in the tournaments 35 yearhistory.

“I contribute my success overthe past year and a half to thehard work on and off the golfcourse, as well as practicing efficiently with my coach DeanReinmuth,” states Barnes. “Wehave been getting more out ofmy game, and not giving awayshots as I have done in thepast.”

This recent success has led tonearly $2 million in earningsthis year alone. One piece of thepuzzle missing is the fact thatBarnes is still seeking his firstPGA TOUR win. However, aswell as he is playing, he shouldqualify (or at least ought to bechosen) for the Ryder Cup team,October 1-3 in the City ofNewport, Wales.

According to Barnes “I havebeen close to winning this year,and one of my goals would beto get a win before the end ofthe year. It would top it all off,being able to make the RyderCup team which has alwaysbeen a dream of mine; I wantto make it come true this yearin Wales.”

Barnes good play this year hascontributed to the fact that hisstroke average of 70.28 is nearlya full stroke lower than the touraverage of 71.26. He drives itlong, hits a high percentage ofgreens, scrambles well, has anexcellent short game and can

make a lot of birdies.

“I am always trying to improveall aspects of my game and Ihave been working really hardon my short game of late, it hasbeen paying off with my resultsso far this year. I had a goodball striking year last year, butwas not taking advantage of myopportunities, and now I am.”

Playing on the PGA TOUR, orany professional tour, certainlyhas its unique challenges andpressures which the majority ofus would have no concept oridea of what it would be like.We just see the glamour of it all

on the television. Barnesadmits that he thrives off thechallenge, “My favorite part ofbeing on the PGA TOUR isbeing able to compete againstthe best players in the worldweek in and week out. That iswhat I thrive on most in life,competition”!

You see many amateurs, as wellas touring professionals, whoget caught up in swingmechanics and forget aboutplaying the game. Barnes says,“I think the two things that areimportant are determinationand mental focus. That is howI think the top players in theworld separate themselves.Everyone seems to have a goodenough

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golf game and mechanics, butyou need to be determined andfocused.”

When asked about his careerthus far Barnes replied, “Thefavorite part of my professionalcareer up to this point, wasearning my PGA TOUR cardand my 2nd place finish in theU.S. Open last year. I want tomake even more memories inthe years to come.”

Barnes also offered some wordsof encouragement for juniorgolfers that would like tobecome a PGA TOURprofessional like himself ,“Have FUN with the game.Work hard, but when you arepracticing, don’t just practiceto practice. Make all of yourtime on the golf courseproductive. A good one hoursession is better than a halfhearted three hour session.”

Barnes has certainly had somehighs and lows since turningprofessional and would sum uphis career to this point bysaying, “I am just starting toscratch the surface of where Iwant to be. This is my secondfull year on the PGA TOUR,and I want to stay out here forthe next 15-20 years. I feelthat my best golf is yet tocome.”

The California native and

University of Arizona Alum iscurrently living in Phoenix,Arizona and is a member ofWhisperock Golf Club andPhoenix Country Club.Barnes is engaged to bemarried this September toSuzanne Stonebarger, who isone of the most popularplayers on the AVPprofessional beach volleyballtour and is a businessentrepreneur, with her ownline of skin care productscalled Signature23.

I am going to have to bet thefarm on the fact that all thehype and expectations that wasput upon Ricky Barnes yearsago are now going to cometrue. I would imagine hewould agree with me that allthe trials and tribulations thathe has incurred along the wayhave not only made him abetter person, but a betterprofessional. SATT

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Mangrum defeated Bryon Nelsonand collected a $1,000 check.Golfers donated 25 cents to the RedCross War Effort for each time theyhit into a sand trap.

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nurtured the tournament until itwas adopted in 1966 by the localcivic group, the TucsonConquistadores. The event becamethe trademark of the organization.“Deep down, from the beginning,we knew we wanted to get involvedin golf as our means to raise moneyfor youth athletics,” said chartermember Bob Felix.

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commitmentand localbusinessacumenproved a goodmatch for apartnershipwith the PGATOUR. TheTucson Openquicklybecame ahigh profileevent.ArnoldPalmer picked up the first five-figurewinner’s check ($12,000) at the 1967Tucson Open. Lee Trevino won in 1969 and

again in 1970. Along with the distinctive helmettrophy, Trevino was awarded a special bonus afterhis 1970 win, “I picked up the Conquistador hatand some guy gave me two buffalo,” Trevinorecalled in a visit to Tucson years later. “I have alot great memories of this place.”

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The Dean MartinOpen andNBC Openbrought agalaxy ofstars and livetelevisioncoverage from1973 through1976. The lateBob Hope, aregular at thepro-ams,regularlygreeted gallerieswith “Welcome to the Johnny Miller Benefit.”Miller dominated the era winning threeconsecutive Tucson Opens (1974-76)contributing to his moniker, “Desert Fox.”Martin’s sidekick, baseball player andcommentator Joe Garagiola, assumed the role ofhost through 1983.

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The Tucson Open was retired in 2006 makingway for the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. TheConquistadores invited this prestigious, globalevent to the Tucson area recognizing itsimpact on the local economy and itspowerful fund-raising capabilities. In its roleas the tournament leadership team and salesagent, the Tucson Conquistadorescontinues to raise $1 million each year forits hundreds of beneficiaries—organizations, teams and individualsinvolved in youth athletics. Since itsinception, the Tucson Conquistadores hascontributed $22 million to youththroughout Southern Arizona.

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If you have ever uttered this phrase or something similar, you are notalone. It is something that we hear quite often.

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There are two important parts to getting“Up & Down.” The “Up” part, chippingor pitching onto the green, is what everybody tends to practice,and it is important. The “Down” part, putting the ball into the hole, isjust as important if not more, and that is what most people tend to forget. However, on the golfcourse, you have to do this no matter what. Hit a bad chip, and you have to make a long putt tosave your par or bogey. Hit a great chip, and you have a tap-in for your par or birdie. Doesn’tmatter, you still have to putt it out. So why not practice this? It only makes sense that if you’repracticing to get “Up & Down” successfully, that you actually practice getting “Up & Down.”When you hit shot after shot from off the green without having to putt them out, you can getcomplacent with the poor shots. You don’t have this luxury on the course.

The next time you set out to practice your short game, take six golf balls with you, preferably thesame type as what you use when playing. Pick your first shot and hit all six to your target hole,making sure to go through your routine for each shot. Then, pick up your putter and go putt themall out, making sure to go through your routine on each shot. Note how many you were able to get“Up & Down” in 2 shots or less. Do this two more times to different holes and different shot typesso that you have hit 18 shots from off the green and putted out all 18. How many times did youget “Up and Down?” If you can get “Up and Down” all 18 times on the practice green, you’ll havea better chance of doing that on the course as well! SATT

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I just returned from the 110th playing ofthe U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and what ashow it was.

The planning of this “guy’s only” golf tripbegan about six months ago when wedecided it would be a great time to not onlyescape the desert heat but to also experiencethe Open at one of its most hallowed venuesthe Pebble Beach Golf Links.

First on our list of things to do was tosecure housing for 12 guys. Finding a houseto rent for the week around Pebble Beachwas soon abandoned as the cost for a weekfor a house that slept six within walkingdistance went for the low, low price of$10,000!! We soon found out that stayingin the town of Santa Cruz on the beach ina house that slept 12 in beds for $6,550was our best bet.

Next on our list of things to do was tomake sure that everyone attending had aticket to get in. The three PGA memberswho were along for the trip were easy as theUSGA provided a complimentary ticket.The other nine who had no tickets wereawarded the tickets we had procured fromNBC and Lexus. These tickets not only gotyou in, but also gave you entry into the

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Third on our list of things to do was tosecure two rounds of golf, one onWednesday and one on Friday. Using theexpert skills of a California PGA member,we found our two courses to be TheOlympic Club on Wednesday and thePasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz onFriday. What a treat it was to play TheOlympic Club. The host club for the 2012Open was everything I thought it would be,TOUGH! The greens proved to be the realobstacle as when putting downhill they wereunbelievably fast. When putting up the hill,they were unbelievably slow. Very difficultto get the pace of the two.

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Of the six of us playing that day, we all fourputted the eighth green!

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Someday I will return to Pebble, pay my$450.00 and test my skills at one of golf ’sgreatest courses. Looking back, the 12 of ushad a wonderful experience and are makingplans on attending the 2012 Open at TheOlympic Club.

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This whole business of overseeding hastaken on a life of its own. Many years ago,the process was a pretty simple, benignprocess, designed to give a layer ofprotection to the 328 bermuda greens andtees that typically suffered from wear stressin the busy golfing months of winter.Then, some bright superintendent,probably prompted by their generalmanager, golf professional or both, decidedhe’d give his fairways a dusting of color andhe seeded some fairways at a really lowseeding rate, typically 250 lbs per acre. Anoption was to paint those areas, which wasdone with some success at Tucson Nationaland McCormack Ranch, thank you RayKasprack. That opened the flood gates, atleast in Arizona, apparently it waspioneered in Palm Springs. Once the gateswere opened it has taken on a life of its’own becoming the premise by which everyother aspect of a maintenance program isdependent. As golf course superintendents,everything we do has become centeredaround the annual overseeding process. Wespend all summer trying to establish a goodbase of Bermuda to overseed into and thenjust when we get that established andplayable, we stop, tear it all up andoverseed into it and wait for the first frostto see how successfully we have doneour jobs. We then spendway too much money

doing the things that it takes to have asuccessful winter season. Things likefertilizing and mowing really low andverticutting and letting 200+ golf cartsdrive everywhere and anywhere they wantin frost and right after rain storms. Then,it is spring, and we try to overcome thoseeffects and predict how much of that

bermudagrass survived and start all over.The classic death spiral.

In this day and age, with particular regardto the economy, we might want toreconsider what it is that we are doing toourselves. I have been in the business ofmaintaining turf for over 35 years andfortunately until 2007, I worked in a boomeconomy with only small, occasional downcycles. During that time, golf was king andwe just overbuilt ourselves into a non-tenable situation. There is no question thatgolf is overbuilt in Arizona. Couple that

with the fact that the desertsouthwest is, according to theNational Golf Foundation,the most expensive region inthe United States to maintaina golf course and you nowhave yourself a crisis.

Now, I would suggest toyou that there are onlytwo possible outcomesto that crisis, andthese are a reductionin inventory, less golf

courses, or an increase in players. And, ifthe economy works as it has in the past andthere is a retraction in golf courses, thenthose surviving courses will have to bemore competitive and run better than everbefore. That leads me to a singleconclusion. We simply must stop andreconsider the way we do business. In my35 years we have firmly established how wecould succeed and the cost of that success.Now, we need to discover how that samesuccess can be achieved with less resources,e.g. money, both operations and capital.That conclusion leads to then to considerthis business of overseeding.

I cannot, after considerable pondering,think of a single agronomic reason tooverseed, save the possible wear and tear inhigh traffic areas such as greens and tees..Quite to the contrary, the ravages caused toturf by overseeding are far greater than anyagronomic benefit and foregoing theprocess would mean lower costs in almostevery area to the maintenance budget. Noseed to buy, no fertilizer for the seed, noclosure time for the process, longerequipment life and most importantlyminimum watering costs in the wintermonths and if we are truly stewards of theenvironment, enough said.

Now, I know there are some playabilityissues that come in to consideration,especially with the new courses that arebuilt in such a way that dormantbermuadagrass would not contain a wellstruck golf shot.

I know that I have not done justice to avery complex and much debated topic. Iam only asking that the conversation behad, that we as the industries’representatives be open to the discussion. Ido not want to be the lone disciple outthere who does not overseed, but I wouldcertainly be proud to be part of the groupof golfing industry professionals that said,“Stop the madness!” SATT

Overseeding, why?S omebody once said, “I have seen the enemy and he is us!”

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Davis monthan - Blanchard Golf Club 09/27 – 10/08

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Canoa Hills Golf Course 09/20 - 09/29

Casa Grande municipal G.C. 10/04 - 10/27

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Del Lago Call for schedule

Dell Urich Golf Course 10/04 - 10/15

Desert Hills G.C. of Green Valley 10/03 - 10/18

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South Course 10/04 – 10/31

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Catalina 10/04 - 10/24

Oro Valley Country Club 10/05 - 10/25

Pines Golf Club of marana 09/20 - 10/07

Poston Butte Golf Club 10/04 – 10/22

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Randolph Golf Course 10/04 - 10/15

Rio Rico CC 09/27 - 10/09

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Saguaro Nine Closed 8/30 – 9/26

Tortolita Nine Closed 9/27 – 10/24

Wild Burro Nine Closed 10/25 – 11-22

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Rolling Hills Golf Course 10/04 - 10/12

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Tucson Course Call for schedule

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Silverbell 09/27 - 10/08

Skyline Country Club 09/27 – 10/11

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Roadrunner 10/18 - 11/05

Rattler 10/04 - 10/17

Stone Canyon Club 10/01 – 10/31

Sun City Vistoso Golf course 09/18 - 10/11

Torres Blancas Golf Club 9/20 – 10/1

Tubac Golf Resort 18 holes always open

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Vistas 09/22 - 10/19

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As that classic old song says, the days do get shorter in September. And cooler.That’s the good news. It’s also the time when Southern Arizona Golf Coursesoverseed with winter rye so their patrons will have green fairways during the

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53 l SIERRA VISTAPUEBLO del SOL CC2770 St. Andrews Dr.Sierra Vista, AzPhone 520.378.6444Par 72, Yardage 7074

RIO RICO

47 l RIO RICO CC1069 Camino CaralampiRio Rico, AzPhone 1.800.288.4746Par 72, Yardage 7119

NOGALES

49 l kINO SPRINGS GC187 Kino Springs Dr.nogales, AzPhone 520.287.8701Par 71, Yardage 6500

48 l PALO DURO CREEk GC2690 n. Country Club Dr.Phone: 1.877.752.9732nogales, AzPar 72, Yardage 7000

BENSON/NACO

51 l TURqUOISE HILLS GOLf CENTER800 E. Country Club Dr.Benson, AzPhone 520.586.2585Par 58, Yardage 3004

54 l TURqUOISE VALLEY1794 w. newell St.naco, AzPhone 520.432.3091Par 72, Yardage 6778

50 l SAN PEDRO GC926 n. Madison St.Benson, AzPhone 520.586.7888Par 72, Yardage 7313

CASA GRANDE / ELOY

01 l CASA GRANDE mUNICIPAL GC 2121 n. thornton Rd.Casa grande, AzPhone 520.836.9216 Par 72, Yardage 6353

02 l fRANCISCO GRANDERESORT GC26000 gila Bend highwayCasa grande, AzPhone: 1.800.237.4238Par 72, Yardage 7545

03 l mISSION ROYALE GC11 Mission Royale Pkw.Casa grande, AzPhone 520.876.5335Par 72, Yardage 6700

04 l GRANDE VALLEY GC 1505 South toltec Rd.grande Valley, AzPhone 520.466.7734Par 72, Yardage 7183

fLORENCE

55 l POSTON BUTTE GC6100 w. Merrill Ranch Pkw.Florence, AzPhone 520.723.1880Par 72, Yardage 7282

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