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September ARIZONA’S NEWSPAPER 2008 64th AT&T Arizona Open at Desert Mountain’s Complimentary Issue Statewide Apache Course, September 11-13 in Your Favorite Pro Shop Notable past champions of the AT&T Arizona Open include Ronnie Black (’87), Danny Briggs (’93, ’95, ’97), Jim Carter (’89, ’96), Todd Demsey (’98), Dale Douglas (’65), R.W. Eaks (’90) and InSide Kermit Zarley (’64). From 1945 to 1959 the legendary Johnny Bulla won 14 consecutive Arizona Opens. This year the 54-hole stroke play event offers a $100,000 purse and is scheduled for September 11-13, 2008 at Desert Mountain’s Apache Course. Records indicate that an amateur golfer has never won the championship. But that might change. AT&T, the title sponsor of the event for the last 11 years, has offered an exemption to Philip Francis. The longtime Desert Mountain resident Tubac Golf Resort & Spa was the 2006 American Junior Golf Association Boys Rolex Player of the Year and 2006 U.S. Junior Golf School Nov. 9-12 Amateur Champion. Page 6 Francis, a UCLA sophomore, has played very well this summer. He shot a bogey-free 64 in the third round of the PGA Tour’s AWGA’s Women Beginner Golf Lessons Continued on page 8 Page 7

The Rim Golf Club helps define why we love 2008 Arizona Arizona...it’s the perfect place! Overseeding Schedule If you’ve ever truly explored Arizona, Page 12 you know that Payson is the gateway to eastern Arizona’s high country. Most of us have driven to visit the quaint town SWSPGA Donates for a getaway, on our way to the camping $25,000 to Golf Industry grounds of the Mogollon Rim or to fishing and skiing areas., however there’s Association a new way of thinking of Payson with all Page 11 its growth and thanks to The Rim Golf Community. This property defines what high country living should be throughout the United States, not just in Arizona. And, Arizona is so very proud to tout that The Rim belongs to us…it’s simply the perfect place. Located within a 90 minute drive north from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, and only 75 minutes from Scottsdale’s famous amenities, The Rim Golf Community, just south of Hwy. 260, is surrounded by 2.9 million-acres We-Ko-Pa’s Cholla & of Tonto National Forest – home to the Saguaro “Top 100 Courses largest stand of Ponderosa pine trees in the U.S. The area’s pristine natural setting You Can Play”

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As you head towards the fabled Bay Aquarium has delighted visitors from Monterey Peninsula, numerous attractions around the world for nearly 25 years. await you. The Hearst Castle, built by Exploring the incredible beauty of the area newspaper magnate William Randolph from shallow tide pools to the enormous Hearst, sits high atop a rocky perch above ocean, it’s an experience unlike any other. the town of San Simeon. Built with famed A million gallon indoor ocean featuring San Francisco architect Julia Morgan, sharks, sea turtles, tunas and barracudas, Hearst’s vacation abode, took nearly a towering three-story kelp forest along 27 years to complete. Once finished in with up close and personal looks at more 1947, Hearst and Morgan’s collaboration than 30,000 unique creatures, makes this soon became one of the world’s greatest visit a must-see for people of all ages. You showplaces. Hearst named his new Hearst Castle rivals few landowners today. Eastwood to Kurt’s Carmel Chop House, can also spend time with playful sea otters estate “La Cuesta Encantada” - The With guided tours given throughout the culinary delights are savored by everyone. and witness strange and delicate jellies. Enchanted Hill and by 1947, featured year, a visit to one of this country’s most Nestled in the downtown area is the As you wind your way around the 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, spectacular edifices is surely a can’t miss Carmel Lodge, a 42-room hotel just two 17-Mile Drive, which offers a glimpse terraces, pools and walkways. Known to opportunity. blocks from famed Ocean Avenue and into the lifestyles of the rich and richer, entertain dignitaries and celebrities of the Further north is the cozy, quiet town an easy stroll to Carmel Beach. Managed you quickly come upon the Monterey era, it was not uncommon for Hearst’s of Carmel. An international haven for by former Sheraton veteran hotelier, Peninsula, home to some of the world’s guest list to include the likes of Charlie tourists, Carmel by-the-Sea features Audie Sherberg, the Carmel Lodge has most picturesque golf courses, most Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Clark Gable charming boutiques and shops, artists’ experienced numerous renovations over notably, Cypress Point, Spyglass Hill, and Cary Grant to name just a few. With studios and galleries. 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Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Also notable is the Southwest Section Country Club. PGA conducts the event in a manner that Will Francis be able to beat men like Don allows it to contribute to the Phoenix Yrene, director of golf at the Golf Club Children’s Hospital. In 2007, $10,000 was Scottsdale, and the 2007 Southwest Section donated to PCH. Mr. Hudek said he expects PGA Player of the Year? Or, veteran section the amount to be the same this year. pro’s like Paul Trittler, Randy Wittig The second longest-running professional and William Dodd, Jr., all leaders of the event behind the PGA Tour’s FBR Open Bridgestone Player of the Year standings in in Scottsdale, the AT&T Arizona Open is the regular division? Casey Borque, head also one of the most prestigious events of its The par 72 Apache Course, which has three par 3’s, three par 4’s and three par 5’s on its back nine, golf professional at Moon Valley Country kind in the United States. “That’s primarily is the fourth (of six) Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses at Desert Mountain. It will host the 64th AT&T Club in Phoenix, won the Southwest Section because of our players and our generous Arizona Open September 11-13. Professional Championship at Superstition sponsors,” Hudek said. “It always has one Mountain Golf and Country Club in August. of the best fields and largest purses in the Trittler was runner-up. country and that’s because of our players and AT & T Open Another favorite is Scott Frisch. The the involvement of AT&T.” Continued from page 1 in July; the 19-year- an exemption to the AT&T Arizona Open,” old was tied for McElfresh said. “It will be a proud moment 11th with one for us to watch him do well and help round remaining, participate in his blossoming career. I think just four shots out he’ll make a run at it.” of the lead. His Francis said he has played in five or six final-round 75 at AT&T Arizona Opens. Remarkably, he made TPC Deere Run the cut as a 13-year-old. “I’ve had a lot of top dropped him to 10’s in this event,” Francis said. “A couple T-34 at 7-under, years ago I finished fifth. It’s on my home but the tournament course. If I play well I’ll have a good chance was still a step in to win.” the right direction. Even though Francis struggled a bit as Julien Trudeau, 2007 Jeff McElfresh, a freshman, the teenager finished 33rd at Arizona Open Champion vice president and the NCAA Division I Men’s Championship general manager to help UCLA win the team title. Francis of AT&T Mobility Arizona/New Mexico, finished 10th at the prestigious Northeast Jeff McElfresh, Vice President/General Manager of AT&T Mobility Arizona/New Mexico, Phillip Fran- thinks so. He said Francis deserves the Amateur earlier in the summer. He advanced cis, 19 year old amateur from Scottsdale given an exemption for the AT&T Arizona Open, and Curt exemption. “It’s our honor to offer Philip to match play at the 2008 U.S. Amateur Hudek , Executive Director of the Southwest Section PGA.

head golf professional at Desert Mountain’s 64th AT&T Arizona Open JOIN THE 2009 MOUNTAIN CLUB Apache and Outlaw Courses, Frisch • When: 54-hole stroke play event runs bogeyed the 54th hole at Outlaw in 2006 to from September 11-13. * finish a stroke behind winner Bret Guetz. • Where: Apache Course at Desert Play Eagle Mountain Golf Club for green fees from $33-$98 . Redemption on his “other” home course Mountain Club, 11124 E. Prospect Point Drive, Scottsdale. Plus, your three accompanied guests (per day) will receive the same low fees. would be nice. “I would hope so,” Frisch said, • The field: The 144-player field includes “but you never know. Whoever is playing club professionals, mini-tour players, past well at the time will be a favorite. A lot of it champions and a number of amateurs OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: depends on the wind and who is hitting it who either qualified or were invited straight.” to play. s Benefits valid through 2009 • Purse: $100,000. The winner receives s Discounts in Golf Shop and Grille With their finish at the Southwest $20,000 eptember s One complimentary golf tournament S d Sale, Section Professional Championship, Dean • Information: (480) 443-9002. Bir Vomacka, David Kluver, Jeff Yurkeiwicz s Automatic enrollment into Early * $149 and Chris Andresall also qualified for the Past Champions: Arizona Open s Travel Benefits – reduced rates at other 2009 Professional National Championship 2007 Julien Trudeau 1983 Mike Morley OB Sports-affiliated golf facilities including: at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana 2006 Bret Guetz 1982 Paul Purtzer We-Ko-Pa, Longbow, The Duke and more Pueblo, N.M. And don’t forget the defending 2005 Tom Stankowski 1981 2004 Steve Schneiter 1980 Larry Webb s For a complete listing of all the great champion. Julien Trudeau won the 2007 2003 Greg Bruckner 1979 Roy McMillin benefits, visit eaglemtn.com. AT&T Arizona Open at The Golf Club 2002 Greg Casagranda 1978 Bob Betley Scottsdale. 2001 Rob Rashell 1977 Jeff Thomsen The odds say Francis will be in 2000 Jay Synkelma 1976 Bob Betley contention. “AT&T is a longtime sponsor 1999 Mike Nicolette 1975 Bill Garrett of the event,” Francis said, “and it’s a good 1998 Todd Demsey 1974 Jim Marshall 1997 Danny Briggs 1973 Steve Spray opportunity for me to take advantage of 1996 Jim Carter 1972 Bill Johnston this exemption.” The winner, Francis knows, 1995 Danny Briggs 1971 Paul Purtzer secures a spot in the 2009 FBR Open.” 1994 Van Batchelder 1970 Jim Marshall Curt Hudek, executive director of 1993 Danny Briggs 1969 Bob Augustine the Southwest Section PGA, said the 1992 Scott Watkins 1968 Dick Turner organization is pleased to return to Desert 1991 Rick Cramer 1967 Bill Johnston 1990 R.W. Eaks 1966 Dick Turner Mountain. The par 72 Apache Course, which 1989 Jim Carter 1965 Dale Douglas has three par 3’s, three par 4’s and three 1988 Larry Silveria 1964 Kermit Zarley *All rates are plus applicable tax, and vary seasonally. par 5’s on its back nine, is the fourth (of six) 1987 Ronnie Black 1963 Larry Mancour Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses at Desert 1986 Mike Morley 1962 R.H. Sikes Mountain. “It’s going to be a really good golf 1985 Bill Garrett 1961 Bill Johnson 1984 Paul Nolen 1960 Al Mengert JOIN THE MOUNTAIN CLUB BY VISITING course for the AT&T Arizona Open format,” WWW.EAGLEMTN.COM OR CALL (480) 816-1234 Hudek said, “especially as far as entertaining From its inception in 1945 until 1959 John our sponsors and conducting a single two- Bulla, an Arizona Golf Hall of Famer, won 14 day Pro-am.” Arizona Opens. September, 2008 Arizona Golfer 9

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