Meet the Top Golf Teachers in the Pacific Northwest

PRESORT STD FREE FEBRUARY U.S. Postage PAID COPY 2018 ISSUE The source for northwest golf news Port Townsend, WA Permit 262 Meet the top golf teachers in the Pacific Northwest If you are in need of a golf instructor to get that game fine tuned, then look no further than this month’s issue of Inside Golf. Inside you will find a special pull-out section of the top golf instructors in the Pacific Northwest, complete with photos and information. For more, please inside this section of Inside Golf Newspaper.

Pacific Northwest golf 2018 Northwest Golf Shows WHAT’S NEW Here is a listing of the golf shows in the Pacific show season kicks off Northwest: IN NW GOLF The 2018 Pacific Northwest golf show sea- • Vancouver Golf Show: Set for Feb. son kicks off this month with shows through- 17-18 in Vancouver B.C. See www.vancouver- out the Northwest. It all starts in Vancouver golfshow.com for more info. B.C. Feb. 17-18 before finishing up with the • Portland Golf Show: Set for Feb. 23-25 Seattle Golf and Travel Show on March 3-4. at the Oregon Convention Center. See www. portlandgolfshow.com for more information. PNGA sets championship The Seattle show takes on a new look with • Spokane Golf Show: Set for Feb 24-25 schedule for 2018 season Varsity Communications now handling the at the Spokane Convention Center. See www. operations. The show not only features golf If you are looking to play in some champion- spokanegolfshow.com for more. but also travel and more. ship golf this spring and summer, the PNGA • Seattle Golf and Travel Show: Set for has come up with its 2018 schedule of tourna- If you are interested in finding out what is March 3-4 at CentruryLink Events Center. See ments. new for 2018 golf, check out any of these golf www.seattlegolfshow.com for more. Headlining the schedule is the PNGA Men’s shows in the Pacific Northwest. Amateur, set for July 9-14 at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. The PNGA Women’s Amateur will take place July 9-13 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman, Wash. Rancho de los Caballeros: Arizona resort has something for everyone It all kicks off with the PNGA Cup May 2-4 at the Seattle Golf Club and then followed by the PNGA Senior Men’s and Super Senior Men’s Amateur championships June 5-7 at Sunriver’s Meadows Course. Another highlight on the schedule is the Sahalee Players Championship, which will bring together some of the top amateur men from around the globe for three days at Sahalee Country Club July. 2-4. There are a total of 16 major championships on the PNGA schedule for the 2018 season for men, women, seniors and juniors. It all finishes with the PNGA Women’s Senior Amateur and Super Senior Amateur Oct. 1-2 at Shaughnessy Golf Club in Vancouver B.C. See thepnga.org for more information. Long-time Central Oregon pro Terry Anderson dies If you played much golf through the years in Central Oregon, you certainly ran across Terry Anderson. Anderson spend time at places like Eagle Crest and Black Butte and was always a popular and unique individual. Anderson passed away in January at the age of 74 after a long battle with bladder cancer. Anderson was the first director of golf at If you like to mix some fun in the sun with golf and Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond and remem- horseback riding, then Rancho de los Caballeros in bered the time when there were no houses. At the same time Anderson maintained a strong Wickenburg, Ariz. might be your answer. The ranch has junior program at Eagle Crest and helped de- been around since 1947 and since then has evolved veloped the decades-old Central Oregon Junior Golf Association. into a dude ranch resort, complete with championship Ron Buerger, who took over for Anderson golf, horseback riding, lodging and more. For more on at Eagle Crest, said Anderson was the type of person who could brighten anyone’s day, even Ranch de los Caballeros, please see inside this section after shooting a large score on the golf courses. of Inside Golf Newspaper. “He had a gift of engaging people. He could make anybody feel a bit better just by being in his midst and in the same room with him.” Anderson is survived by his wife Christine, to whom he was married for nearly 50 years and three daughters Sara, Emily and Jessica. Emily is The right time for Hawaii a golf pro at Black Butte and pursuing a Master Professional status in the PGA. She said she is doing this “only because” of her father and trip? How about anytime the love he had for the game. Looking for the best time to head to Hawaii for “Terry was a tremendous supporter of the a golf vacation? Anytime is the right time to make a game in just about every facet he touched, said trip to the islands. Places like Kahili Golf Club on the former Bend Bulletin golf writer Zach Hall. island of Maui are terrific places to play when on a trip to Hawaii. Rules Quiz Hawaii is the type of golf destination that there is no You and your partner are playing a four-ball certain time frame. Golfers from the Pacific Northwest match play event. You and your partner both like to head out in the winter months, some go during lie in a bunker. You make your stroke and the the summer when the rates might be a little better. ball lands on the green. Your partner makes a But the bottom line is, there is no bad time to head practice stroke and scuffs the sand. OK not to Hawaii. Golf is always an experience in paradise, OK? See answer on Page 2. 12 months a year. See Page 11 for more. • Page 2 • • Inside Comments • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • Belmor Park in Federal Way offers the chance to live right on your own course Belmor Park is a hidden gem tucked away behind the Commons Mall. I had lived in Federal Way and driven all around the Commons Mall and never realized there was a terrific manufactured home community, nestled just off the road Bob Marlatt in a quiet community surrounded by lush trees. Publisher The discovery of this park happened one day a few years back when I saw a couple of golf Steve Turcotte carts parked near the entrance and wondered Editor-Advertising what that was all about. It turns out, Belmor Park Steve is not just a 55 and over housing community, Kathy Marlatt Turcotte but it also has a nine hole golf course mingled Operations Manager throughout the property. I was well under 55 at the time, and knew I Pacific Northwest. The Portland Golf Show is Contributing Writers couldn’t own a place there just yet, but wanted Feb. 23-25 and Seattle’s Golf Show follows right Jeff Coston, Russ Wing, to see what the fuss was about. After a short behind on March 3-4th. It’s the perfect time to Durel Billy drive, I discovered Belmor Park was a place that check out those destinations, and anything else Photography: Scott Bisch had something for everyone. that the NW courses might have to offer. Cartoonist: Harold Bluestein The golf part was intriguing enough, but I needed to investigate further. I drove around Steve Turcotte is editor of Inside Golf Newspaper. Subscription rates: the facility and saw the executive-length course He can be reached at [email protected]. $17-one year and $30-two years (U.S. in good condition, for resident use only with no funds). green fees. I closed my eyes and imagined being a little older, walking out of my house every Unsolicited articles and photos are wel- morning for a round of golf- providing that mother come, however we will accept no liability nature cooperated. for their loss or damage, and will only But golf is not what it is all about at Belmor return them if prior arrangements have Park. There are a variety of amenities that come been made with the publisher. with ownership in the park. There is a community clubhouse available for parties with a full kitchen, Courier Address monthly calendar events, an exercise room, craft 460 Dennis Blvd room, and an indoor pool with a jacuzzi and his/ Port Townsend, WA 98368 her dry saunas for daily use. As for buying a home in the park, they of- Mailing Address fer new and used manufactured homes for P.O. Box 1890 purchase. Or, you can select a lot and custom Port Townsend, WA 98368 order directly through the on-site sales office, since they are a dealership. Phone As I rolled my car out of Belmor Park years (360) 379-4080 ago, I was amazed to see such a unique community tucked in the downtown streets of Federal E-mail Address Way. [email protected] • The Golf Season is approaching in the Belmor Park in Federal Way offers living for the 55-and-older set and offers golf, pool and more. www.insidegolfonline.com Inside Golf Newspaper is a trademark of Northwest Publications, Inc. and is published on the first of each month.

Rules Answer

Answer: Not OK. In a four-ball match, the word “player” includes his partner, where the context so admits – see Definition of “Partner.” However, in four-ball play, as each partner is playing his own ball, the exception under Rule 13-4 applies only to the player whose ball has been extricated from the bunker. B is disqualified from the hole (Rules 13-4 and 30-3f).

• Inside Golf would like to thank Paul Lucien for his rules questions each month. • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • • IN THE NEWS • • Page 3 •

LPGA Legends Tour will hit the Winthrop’s Bear Creek gets new operators Bear Creek Golf Course in Winthrop, Mike is originally from Houston, TX where he Northwest at White Horse in June Wash. will have new operators this years. Ash received a degree in Landscape Architecture The Legends Tour of the LPGA will hit the between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. and Linda Court, owners of Bear Creek Golf from Texas A & M University. Laurie is from Pacific Northwest from June 8-10. The Legends With spectacular greens and friendly staff, this Course, announced that the operation of their Traverse City, MI and has an undergraduate Tour has announced that the Suquamish Tribe 18-hole golf course is very challenging, yet can property will be taken over by Mike and Laurie degree in French and Business from Western and Clearwater Casino Resort will host the first still be played by golfers of all skill levels. Hilton. The Hiltons will be taking over opera- Michigan University, as well as a Master official tournament to be held in Washington White Horse Golf Club is a wonderful venture tion of Bear Creek Golf Course from Terry and of International Management degree from State at its White Horse Golf Club in Kingston. enjoyed by Clearwater Casino Resort guests. Debbie Evans who have operated the course Thunderbird School of Global Management Jane Blalock, a 27-time champion on the The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is for the last three seasons. in Glendale, AZ. LPGA Tour, founded the Women’s Senior Golf operated by Port Madison Enterprises, an agency The Hiltons moved their family and their The Hiltons plan to make their operation a Tour in 2000. It is now known as The Legends of the Suquamish Tribe that develops community construction business from Seattle to the family affair, echoing the Court’s experience Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA, and resources while promoting the economic and Methow Valley in February of 2005. They of raising four children while operating the showcases some of the greatest names in the social welfare of the Suquamish Tribe through have raised their three daughters in the Methow course. Their main focus will be on maintaining history of women’s golf. commercial activities. Valley while running their custom design/build and improving the quality of the greens while The Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup will The Legends Tour is the official senior tour business, Hilton Construction, Inc. They will also increasing the reach of their membership. be held at White Horse Golf Club, June 8-10, of the LPGA. The tour began in 2000 by LPGA continue to maintain their construction busi- The Hiltons are committed to offering a fun and 2018. Acquired by the Suquamish Tribe in 2010, professionals to showcase the talents of some of ness but will only take on limited client work. challenging course for experienced golfers. White Horse Golf Club is nestled on high ground the greatest women's golfers of all time. • Page 4 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 •

Local golf associations enter new deal with WSGA offers up the the USGA to enhance the golfer experience Washington Golf Pass Fifty-nine regional golf associations, includ- modernizing golf’s rules, the new World Handi- is held on all five of the PGA West & La Quinta for the 2018 season ing the Oregon Golf Association and Washington cap System and related governance functions. courses; the first four days being best ball and The Washington State Golf Association State Golf Association, have entered into a new Each AGA will also have direct access to the last day a combined aggregate. The dates are launched a brand new benefit for WSGA mem- relationship with the United States Golf Associa- USGA research, funding for programs such as April 28-May 5. bers. Called the Washington Golf Pass, the benefit tion to enhance the golfer experience at the state USGA P.J. Boatwright Internships, data and The Shootout is played on both the PGA will feature exclusive discounts, deals, and spe- and local levels in the United States. technology, additional expertise to better serve West courses featured on the PGA Tours Career cials from golf courses and facilities throughout These Allied Golf Associations (AGAs), the health of golf facilities and support of national Builder Challenge (TPC Stadium & Nicklaus WSGA territory, and will also feature exclusive supported by the USGA’s five existing regional grow-the-game initiatives including PLAY9. Tournament) and rotates one of the La Quinta offers on retail products and travel destinations. affairs offices, will administer the USGA Handi- One of the alliance’s most significant benefits Resort courses each year. The dates are May The Washington Golf Pass is FREE to all ac- cap and Course Rating Systems within defined to golfers will be the centralized computation of 6-9. The events are formatted around the popular tive WSGA members. It will not be available to geographic areas across the country. In addition, USGA Handicap Indexes in the United States to 2 Person Best Ball format (not to be confused the public or to inactive WSGA members. Mem- they will serve as the community’s primary re- improve efficiency, consistency and governance with a scramble) and are held the first week of bers need only visit www.wagolfpass.com to source for USGA services such as championship oversight. The move to a more modernized, May. Each event has both Gross & Net Scoring activate their pass by using their GHIN number. qualifiers, governance, golf facility support and digital platform will also empower Allied Golf with tons of daily on course skills competitions The Pass is strictly an online product – there is programs that help grow and improve the long- Associations to more deeply engage golfers (IE Inside 5’ Circle) so there is plenty of prizes no printed book or coupons. term health of the game. within their community through rich, real-time to win throughout your golfing stay. If 18 isn’t “We’ve listened to our members, and to the Golfers can find an Allied Golf Association player data. enough to get your golf addict fill, each event has golf community as a whole, and now we’re in their area by clicking here: http://www.usga. An AGA Council has been formed to share unlimited afternoon replay at any of the 5 public providing what they want, which is the ability to org/content/usga/home-page/about/allied-golf- information, help ongoing service delivery and PGA West & La Quinta courses. play more golf,” said WSGA Executive Director associations.html. provide continuous feedback directly to the For more info contact Tournament Director and CEO Troy Andrew. “Regional golf associations are the lifeblood USGA to better serve golfers and golf clubs. The Eric Hoskinson at [email protected]. The Washington Golf Pass is also a great ben- of the golf community and the USGA,” said 12-member council consists of AGA executive efit for golf facilities, who have faced challenges Mike Davis, USGA CEO. “We felt that now directors who will represent regions and mar- Sandpines offers 2018 Links Card from costly tee time services and other discount was the best time to formalize this new alliance, kets throughout the United States. This council Sandpines Golf Course in Florence, Ore. is passes. It costs golf facilities absolutely nothing in the spirit of working together on grassroots includes OGA Chief Executive Officer, Barb offering its 2018 Links Card. There are two new to be listed in the Washington Golf Pass – no tee programs, improving how we serve golfers and Trammell. benefits with the card in 2018 - including a free times surrendered, no fees of any kind, no costs providing a healthy foundation from which the round at Sandpines on the day of purchase and for advertising or promotion; and the facilities entire golf community can grow.” Palm Springs golf getaways one free round during a birthday month, not just keep all the revenue from their offers, they get Newly recognized AGAs were identified Looking for a golf trip to the Palm Springs on the birthday. to dictate their offer, and with the Pass being a through a nearly year-long discovery process area, then Fun Golf Vacations just might have Cost for the Links card is $95 and after May digital-only product, they can change their offer that encouraged collaboration among existing your answers. Fun Golf Vacations puts on two 15, 2018 the cost increases to $119. at any time throughout the year. golf organizations within each state and region, great golf events designed to kick off your 2018 In addition to the two new benefits for the Again, the Pass is free to all WSGA members. sharing best practices and leveraging programs golfing season. 2018 season, Links Card members also get Non-WSGA members can get the pass simply by that have made a positive impact. The first is a three-day, the other is a five-day discounted green fees, five days advance reserva- either signing up at their local course or by joining The resulting relationship will enable AGAs excursion and both events have great accommo- tions, complimentary tee gift, 15 percent off non online at www.thewsga.org/WGPjoin. Along with to provide a variety of competitive playing op- dations packages. sale merchandise, discounted twilight golf and the Pass, new members will also receive all other portunities that engage more golfers of all levels The Battle in the Desert & the Shootout at other perks great WSGA benefits. within their region. The AGAs will also serve PGA West are hosted at the West Coasts Home of For more, call 541.997.1940. For questions, email info@wagolfpass. as local experts for education on topics such as Golf, PGA West & La Quinta Resort. The Battle com or call t 253-214-2919.

• Page 6 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • Destination: Rancho de los Caballeros Dude ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona can offer a little of something for everyone

If it’s a little bit of the old west you want while on vacation, then Rancho de los Caballeros in Rancho de los Caballeros Wickenburg, Ariz. just might be your answer. Here are some facts and figures about Ran- cho de los Caballeros. Rancho de los Caballeros is an historic ranch which opened in 1948 and features a little of • Location: Wickenburg, Ariz., about 70 something for everyone. miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The resort has plenty of amenities, but is • Accommodations: The resort has known for being a Dude Ranch, where visitors plenty of lodging available, from suites to rooms come and visit and take in the old west with with themes. There are 79 casitas with its own horseback riding, outdoor campfires and more. Mexican style decor. The 100-horse corral gives the feeling of the old • Recreation: There is no shortage of west along with horseback rides and trips to the things to do from golfing to horseback riding with the 100-horse corral, trap and skeet shooting, desert for night-time fires. ATV tour, swimming, spa service and more. But the ranch is much more than that. • History: Rancho de los Caballeros is The Gant family opened the resort with 40 an historic ranch resort and golf club sitting on main guest rooms, a main living room, dining 20,000 acres of the Sonoran desert. The ranch room, saloon, barns, corrals and the family home. opened in 1948 and has been owned by the The resort has become much more than that, with Gant Family since the beginning. golf becoming a headline attraction when the Los • Information: See www.ranchodelosca- Caballeros Course opened for play in 1979. balleros for more on the ranch and for reserva- A swimming pool was hand-dug in 1947 tions as well. and was the first non-rectangular shaped pool in Arizona. Interestingly, its pearl-shape caused horseback riding. Trap and skeet shooting are concern among architects who thought the shape other options as well as hikes, ATV tours in the was too daring. Over the years, the shape has Sonoran desert, desert cookouts and a full service been duplicated at resorts and homes. spa opened in 2006 to give the resort even more Lodging is a treat at Rancho de los Caballeros amenities for visitors. with 79 casitas including the resort’s Maricopa The golf course is spread out on the resort Suites. The rooms all have their own Mexican and on the finishing holes you can see the horses decor themes. gather in the corral as they race down a trail at And there are plenty of amenities and out- feeding time. door activities to choose from starting with the See www.ranchodeloscaballeros for more. Horses are part of the package when you visit Rancho de los Caballeros (top) and the rooms are terrific as well. • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • • In THE NEWS • • Page 7 • • Page 8 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 •

The Home Course names Prante Tour Players With Northwest ties

PGA Tour new lead golf instructor at facility • Kevin Chappell • Kirkland • 72nd on the list with $351,508 Shane Prante is the new Lead Golf Instructor • Ben Crane • Portland • 166th on the list with $69,977 at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. He began • Joel Dahmen, Clarkston • 143rd on the list with $108,717 • Robert Garrigus • Gresham • 93rd on the list with $254,419 his new role at the course on January 3, 2018. • Andres Gonzales • Olympia • No events He will oversee the facility's lessons, clinics, and • Ryan Moore • Puyallup • 71st on the list with $333,577 junior programs, which are held throughout the • Cheng Tsung Pan • Ex-UW • 87th on the list with $287,948 year. • Andrew Putnam • Tacoma •115 on the list with $173,838 Attending Saint Martin's University in Lacey, • Kyle Stanley • Gig Harbor • 29th on the list with $714,694 Wash., he was a three-time All-American while • Nick Taylor • Ex-UW • 51st on the list with $491,030 winning several high profile tournaments, • Aaron Wise • 90th on the list with $273,574 including the 2006 University of Washington • Andrew Yun • Tacoma • No events Winter Championship, the Western Washington Web.com Tour University Invitational (three times - 2004, '05, • Jeff Gove • Seattle • No events '06), the 2006 NCAA West Regional Champion- • Scott Harrington • Portland • 88th on the list with $1,578 ship, and was the No. 1-ranked NCAA Division • Brock Mackenzie • Yakima • 96th on the list with $1,476 II player from 2004-2006. He was a semifinalist • Alex Prugh • Spokane • No events in the 2006 PNGA Men's Amateur and qualified • Michael Putnam, • Tacoma • No events for the 2006 U.S. Amateur. Shane Prante He turned professional in 2007, and things Champions Tour got even better. He has seven regional titles At The Home Course, Shane will replace • Fred Couples • Seattle • 6th on the list with $70,000 to his name, and in 2017 won the Northwest John Cassidy, who has moved to Oregon. After • Brian Henninger • Eugene • No Events • Peter Jacobsen • Portland • 37th on the list with $11,000 spending so much of his life in the area, Shane Open Invitational (for the second time) and the • Kirk Triplett • Pullman • 5th on the list with $90,000 Washington State Assistants Championship. In feels this is a great fit, and is looking forward to 2016, Shane was named the Western Washington creating a great instruction program at The Home Mackenzie Tour (Canada) Chapter PGA Player of the Year. Course. • Derek Barron • Puyallup • 38th on the list with $16,524 Prante spent the past three years working as His wife Kristyn works for the Tacoma School • Chris Killmer • Bellingham • 41st on the list with $16,505 a teaching pro at Pierce County-owned courses District, and they have two sons, Isaac (4) and • Richard Lee • Bellevue • 132nd on the list with $1,750 Fort Steilacoom and Lake Spanaway. Luke (2). • Cory Pereira • Ex-UW • 39th on the list with $16,505 • Chris Williams • Ex-UW • 22nd on the list with $22,478

LPGA Tour Did you know…. • 2018 OGA Membership is now open! Interested golf- • Sadena Parks • Tacoma • No Cuts Made ers can sign up two ways - via a club at a specific facility, or • For two decades, the WSGA has been the official • Jing Yan • Ex-UW • 77th on the list with $2,544 online at www.OGA.org. endorser and supporter of the • Erynne Lee • Silverdale • 21st on the list with $14,425 Sign up early for full use Seattle Golf & Travel Show and of OGA member benefits. the Spokane Golf & Travel Show. LPGA Symetra Tour There are no shortage of Visit the WSGA booth in this • Jimin Kang • Seattle • No Events benefits for this years OGA year’s shows to register for your • Mallory Kent • Seattle • No Events memberships when you sign free Washington Golf Pass. • Erynne Lee • Silverdale • No Events up for one. • Kim Welch • Ex-WSU • No Events

• Page 10 • • IN THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • The Lesson Tee: Find a way to get those consistent pitching and chipping shots Many golfers have come to me struggling with their pitching and chipping. Sometimes they even have the yips around the green. Af- ter a while these poor images about their short game have become difficult to overcome. Step one: Create a reactive routine that takes the conscious mind out of the equation. Jeff If every golfer made "the game of golf" more reactive; took less time and incorpo- C oston rated a subconscious flowing routine on EVERY shot most would not only play better but have more fun! In your routine: Waggle looking at the tar- In your routine: Waggle look- get, spend more focus on the target and less time standing and thinking while looking at the ing at the target, spend more ball. I like to imagine Steph Curry shooting focus on the target and less a basketball. Let it go! Keep moving! Less thought. Less energy. Less time. time standing and thinking while Step two: looking at the ball. I like to Practice landing the ball where you want. imagine Steph Curry shooting a Place a shaft or even a hula hoop on the green and get better at landing the ball where basketball. Let it go! Keep mov- you want. Forget the hole, practice landing ing! Less thought. Less energy. the ball where you want. Step three: Less time. If every golfer leaned more left at address with chest and nose on top of the golf ball, and finished turning on your left hip/leg all would (photo 2) and just turn your triangle of your hit their pitches more solid. two arms and chest back and through. Re- Take out the ROOTS of the grass not just member always start left and finish left. Its like the tops of the blades of the grass. (Good your chest is the hub of the wagon wheel and image) Thump the roots as you turn. (photo your arms are the spokes. Keep it moving. 1) Less hinge, less folding of your arms. Step four: Big key here. Most poor to average pitch- Jeff Coston is a member of the Pacific North- ers of the golf ball create too many angles with west PGA Hall of Fame. Jeff can be reached at their elbows folding and wrists hinging. Semiahmoo for appointment by calling 360-201- Imagine you have casts on your arms: 4590.See jefffcoston.com • Inside Golf - February Issue 2018 • • IN THE NEWS • • Page 11 • Rules of the Game: Local organizations Maui’s Kahili Course is a panoramic treat are working to incorporate the new rules When you play at Kahili Golf Course you’ll see why Maui is known as the Valley Isle. Nestled in the foothills of West Maui Mountain, Kahili 2018 Local Rule offers bi costal panoramas stretching across a vast Modification of Score Card Penalty valley with sea to summit views of Haleakala, the The Exception to Rule 6-6d is modified as follows: largest dormant shield volcano in the world. Exception: If a competitor returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken due to failure to Constructed in 1991, and designed by Robin include one or more penalty strokes that, before returning his score card, he did not know he had Nelson and Rodney Wright, Kahili Golf Course is incurred, he is not disqualified. In such circumstances, the competitor incurs the penalty prescribed a must play during your time in paradise! You will by the applicable Rule, but there is no additional penalty for a breach of Rule 6-6d. The Exception does experience a day of golf, dining and breathtaking not apply when the applicable penalty is disqualification from the competition. views at one of the best courses Maui has to offer! Russ

W ing The 6570 yard, Par 72 offers fair yet challeng- 2017 Local Rule ing play for golfers of all levels. The par 3’s on the back side lay up and down hill to small greens with Accidental Movement of a Ball on a Putting Green a view on 13 that is nothing short of spectacular. Rule 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows: To make a reservation, please call the Kahili When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is Golf Shop at 808-242-GOLF (4653), or visit us accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. While I’m really looking forward to the new, online www.kahiligolf.com and book our best The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1. available rate. modernized Rules of Golf that are coming in This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any 2019, and I hope you are too, here’s a reality movement is accidental. check – the Rules of Golf for 2018 are the old Rules that for the most part have not been Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of the wind, modernized. water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from In the exhibit accompanying this article, the its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced. current Rules book is shown at the top. That Rules book went into effect in 2016, and it’s still going to be in effect through all of 2018. So get it out and read it again to get ready for The proposed new rules of golf are expected to be finalized during the 2018 golf season. this season. At a minimum, please read “A Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf” on pages 1, 2019. The governing bodies chose to do Optional Local Rules from Appendix I of the 18-25. This section is a good overview of the this by creating a couple of pre-approved Op- Rules book. For other organizations that don’t Rules for players, and you should be able to tional Local Rules that can be put into effect have a “Hard Card”, I expect these Rules to read it in less than an hour. If you don’t have by tournament Committees. Those Optional be on their Local Rules Sheet (or Notice to a Rules book, you can download the USGA Local Rules, one put into effect in 2017 and Competitors). For local golf club events, the Rules of Golf app for either iOS or Android the other put into effect in 2018, are shown Committees need to make sure that they put phones from the USGA web site and read it in the accompanying exhibit. these Rules into effect in order for players to that way. So how are tournament Committees put- benefit from them. Unlike the Rules of Golf One of the interesting byproducts of the ting these Optional Local Rules into effect? in the Rules book, these Optional Local Rules USGA and R&A Rules Modernization Project For organizations like the USGA, PNGA, are only in effect if specifically put into effect has been a recognition that in a couple of PNW Section PGA and State and Local Golf by tournament Committees. areas changes to the Rules should be “pulled Associations, I expect them to include these So for 2018, get ready for one last year forward” and put into effect prior to January Rules on their “Hard Card”, along with other using the old Rules. InsideGolfNewspaper.com