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Winter golf: There are plenty of warm places to work on game The Pacific Northwest might ensure some of Mother Nature’s wrath in the winter months, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop playing. Places like Tacoma Firs (right) offer covered, heated driving stations. Indoor studios are also an option. See inside for more.
WHAT’S NEW Olympia golfer named top IN NW GOLF junior golfer in the country Olympia’s Cameron Peck capped off a big In October, Peck, advanced to the state 2008 golf season by being named the Rolex tournament for the fourth time by winning A Spokane makeover Junior Player of the Year by the American the subdistrict tournament at Chambers Bay • Spokane county courses Golf Association. Golf Course in University Place. He has one Liberty Lake and Hangman Valley Peck won four national golf tournaments goal left in his high school career - winning are getting a total makeover for a in 2008 and is a 17-year-old senior at Tim- a state golf championship. new look. Page 4. berline High School in Olympia. He is the Peck, who has accepted a golf scholarship first golfer from the Northwest to win the to Texas A&M University, started his run of • award, whose previous recipients include amateur titles with a win at the Wellstone golf greats such as Tiger Woods and Phil Communities Junior in McKinney, Texas, Sahalee getting ready Mickelson. in April. He then won by six strokes at the • Sahalee Country Club in Peck won the U.S. Junior Amateur by FootJoy Invitational in Greensboro, N.C., Sammamish, Wash. is getting winning matches against opponents from in June. Then came his win at the HP Boys ready to host the 2010 United California, South Korea, Argentina and Junior Championship in Florida and the States Senior Open. Page 12. Texas. victory at the U.S. Junior Amateur. Cameron Peck Seattle youngster New NW courses among nation’s best hits a hole-in-one Golf Galaxy: at the age of 8 National chain Garrett Spragins did something his father had been unable to do on a golf course in 37 years of playing – hit a makes a move hole-in-one. And Garrett did it at the ripe old age of 8 years old. The Seattle youngster, who is a third to Puget Sound grader at Lawton Elementary School, aced the 122-yard seventh hole at Golf Galaxy, one of the country’s fastest McCormick Woods in Port Orchard, growing golf chains, has made a move into Wash. while playing in a Northwest the Puget Sound area by opening a new store junior Golf Tour event. He was playing in the Renton Landing shopping center near from the red tees and used a driver the Renton Airport. for his ace. The 17,000 square foot building opened The youngest golfer ever to record in December and has just about anything an ace is believed to be Jake Paine golfers would be looking for. of California who did it at the age of 3 years and 5 months when he did it Golf Galaxy is a first-of-its-kind interac- in 2001. tive golf store, combining great selection and pricing with pro shop service. Designed to contain “Everything For The Game” the 16 to 18,000 square foot stores boast one of Northwest golf shows the most comprehensive collections of golf equipment, apparel, accessories and novel- set dates for 2009 ties ever assembled under one roof, as well The three major golf shows of the as a host of interactive features. The store Pacific Northwest have set their dates concept also features a complete offering which will help kick off the 2009 golf of services including, PGA Professional The Pacific Northwest was season. instruction, a club-trade in and Pre-Owned First up will be the Portland Golf well represented when Golf- club programs, free custom club fitting, Show, set for Feb. 13-15 at the Oregon Convention Center. For more informa- Week came out with its annual full service club repair and golf simulator tion see www.portlandgolfshow.com listing of the Best New Courses rental. Next up will be the Spokane Golf For more info, call 425.260.4722. Show Feb. 21-22 at the Spokane for the 2008 golf season. Convention Center. See www.spo- Northwest courses like Teth- kanegolfshow.com for more. Posting computers go Finally, the Seattle Golf Show will erow in Bend (top) and Palouse wind things up with a three-day show set for March 13-15 at the Qwest Ridge in Pullman (right) are dark until the spring Field Events Center. See www.seat- among several that made it on If you try and post a round of golf tlegolfshow.com for more. the list. you play in the Pacific Northwest from Nov. 15, 2008-March 1, 2009 you won’t For a complete listing of the be able to. The GHIN computers will go Rules Quiz courses in the Pacific North- dark during that time. However, if you play a round of The local rule allowing the use of west that made the list please golf somewhere else like California or range finder is not in effect . See note to Hawaii you can post the score at that Rule 14-3. Players exchange distance see inside this section of Inside information between a bunker and the Golf. course following your round. green. OK or not OK? See the answer The USGA and PNGA won’t allow on Page 2. posting of Northwest scores because of winter conditions.
Printed in U.S.A. • • • INSIDE GOLF NEWSPAPER • • • ©All Rights Reserved • Page 2 • • Inside Comments • • Inside Golf - December Issue 2008 • Two Mackenzies trying to make their way back to golf’s big shows The Mackenzies are going back to square one to keep their professional golf dreams alive. For 27-year-old Brock Mackenzie and 25-year-old sister Paige, their golf dreams are still alive, they just Bob Marlatt need a little work this winter. Publisher For Paige, the road to the LPGA is a
little easier than her brother’s. In fact, after t e v e winning $78,807 in her second season on Steve Turcotte
tour in 2008, she finished 120th on the S Editor-Advertising list and does qualify for some events next year. She doesn’t qualify for a full sched- Tu r c o t t e Kathy Marlatt ule, but she’s going to try and take care Operations Manager of that at the LPGA qualifying school. events. In 2007, Brock played well on Paige will tee it up with the other LPGA the Nationwide Tour finishing 53rd on hopefuls in Dayton Beach this month with the money list and had hoped for better Contributing Writers the top 20 earning spots on the LPGA Tour things in 2008. Jeff Coston, - it would allow her better positioning to Both Brock and Paige have been each Kathy DeNeui, Mike Peluso play each week. other’s best supporters since their days of Cartoonist: Harold Bluestein “It’s still confusing but the bottom growing up playing junior golf in Yakima. line is if I make it through Q School I can In addition to both graduating from the Paige Mackenzie Subscription rates: play in more events,” said Paige. “I have University of Washington, both were All- status but Q School gives me a chance Americans and pro dreams seemed well $17-one year and $30-two to improve on that status.” in hand. But the pro golf world is tough. years (U.S. funds). She did play in 17 events this year There are great players on all the tours. with her best finish being a tie for 22nd Sometimes it’s all about timing, about Unsolicited articles and photos are wel- at the Arkansas Championship. She tried come, however we will accept no liability how you are playing. for their loss or damage, and will only to Monday qualify for other events, but “We’ll both get there,” said Paige. return them if prior arrangements have didn’t make it. “We both want it too bad not to get there. been made with the publisher. “It’s a confusing system, it’s all about But it’s a tough business. You just have where you finish on the money list and to stay after it and chase your dream. Courier Address on how your priority is,” said Paige. “If That’s what we are doing.” 460 Dennis Blvd I make it through Q School, I can get in Port Townsend, WA 98368 some of the bigger money events.” Editor’s note: A little recap from a story For Brock Mackenzie, the road was in last month’s paper talked about Glen Mailing Address longer. He finished 178th on the Nation- Acres head professional Bart Turchin and P.O.Box 1890 wide Tour money list with $10,913 in 21 his new gourmet sauce. If interested, Port Townsend, WA 98368 events and was sent back to school. He Turchin can be reached at [email protected] made it through the first stage but couldn’t Phone or 206.856.6668. (360) 379-4080 get past the second stage. But that doesn’t mean his golf dreams Steve Turcotte is editor of Inside Golf will die. There are mini tours and a chance Newspaper. He can be reached at sdtur- E-mail Address to Monday qualify for Nationwide Tour [email protected]. Brock Mackenzie [email protected] www.insidegolfonline.com
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Pair of Spokane area courses NW players on pro tours Final regular season listings are getting serious makeover; PGA Tour • Jason Allred • Ashland • 221st on the list with $100,596. • Fred Couples • Seattle • 109th on the list with $949,281. • Ben Crane • Portland • 64th on the list with $1,488,505. Tetherow wins national honor • Robert Garrigus • Gresham • 138th on list with $756,732. Phelps/Atkinson Golf Design is over- and improved collars around several greens. • Jeff Gove • Seattle • 180th on the list with $278,849. • Craig Kanada • Portland • 171st on the list with $363,597. seeing extensive renovations to a pair of Wadsworth Golf will also make minor ad- • Jeff Quinney • Eugene • 38th on the list with $1,999,371. Spokane County-owned courses that will justments to the existing irrigation system, • Ryan Moore • Puyallup • 88th on the list with $1,214,900. greatly improve recreational opportunities which was installed three years ago. • Kirk Triplett • Pullman • 240th on the list with $32,794. for residents and visitors to Eastern Wash- Nationwide Tour ington. Southcenter Golf will offer • Brock Mackenzie • Yakima • 178th on the list with $10,913. Construction started September 15 at a pair of high school camps • Michael Putnam • Tacoma • 52nd on the list with $130,981. Liberty Lake Golf Course east of Spokane. • Alex Prugh • Spokane • 46th on the list with $144,790. Southcenter Golf in Tukwila, Wash. will The 50-year-old layout is undergoing a Champions Tour offer two high school golf camps during $4.5-million facelift under the guidance of • Peter Jacobsen • Portland • 91st on the list with $80,476. Christmas break in December. The camps architects Rick Phelps and Kevin Atkinson. • Bob Gilder • Corvallis • 30th on the list with $657,283. will be taught by PGA professionals Jim LPGA Tour Wadsworth Golf Construction is the builder Bennett and Keith Williams who have • Louise Friberg • Univ. of Washington • 48th on the list with $395,051. at Liberty Lake, which is scheduled to reopen combined for over 80 years of experience • Tracy Hanson • Post Falls, Idaho • 130th on the list with $57,109. in the spring of 2010. of teaching experience. • Jimin Kang • Seattle • 51st on the list with $373,365. Wadsworth is also involved at Hangman The camps are for advanced boys and • Paige Mackenzie • Yakima • 120th on the list with $78,807. Valley, located to the south of Liberty Lake. • Wendy Ward • Edwall, Wash. • 61st on the list with $279,092. girls who are currently on a high school golf Builders broke ground there September 2. • Allison Hanna Williams • Portland • 143rd on the list with $38,949. team and who are interested in taking their Tee, bunker and regrassing work are the game to the next level. Topics to be covered emphasis at 40-year-old Hangman Valley, during the two-day camps include advanced nual Premier Properties issue as “the most Global Aviation to provide exclusive air where renovations are expected to cost about swing mechanics, bunker play, putting and trusted, most comprehensive, most authorita- charter service for Paradise Ranch Resort’s $750,000 and plans are to reopen the course more. tive guide to the best golf communities in residents and guests. The agreement allows in spring 2009. There will be two camps: Dec. 22 and the United States.” residents, their guests and resort customers Between these two courses, plus 20- 23 and Dec. 29-30. Cost is $150 and the This year’s 2008-2009 Premier Properties to enjoy the benefits of private air charter year-old MeadowWood GC next to Liberty camps will run from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. guide categorized the nation’s top commu- service to and from Paradise Ranch. Lake, Spokane County will offer 54 holes Lunch in included. For information call nities according to various amenities and The service is now available to interested of high-quality yet affordable golf for the 206.575.7797. Tetherow was one of 18 Premier Properties parties looking to travel to Paradise Ranch to county’s roughly 450,000 residents. recognized as “Best For Resort Lifestyle.” inspect their future home site in the Rouge Work began in September at Hangman Valley. When completed, Paradise Ranch Valley, with the project including: renovated Bend’s Tetherow wins national New Grant Pass facility will will offer the following services on site: ramp and expanded tee complexes, allowing up property award from Links parking, aircraft storage, secured overnight to four sets of tees per hole; new driving Tetherow in Bend, Oregon was rec- offer air service from Hillsboro parking, 12,000 square-foot heated hanger, Paradise Ranch
InsideGolfNewspaper.com InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 6 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - December Issue 2008 • Seven NW golf courses ranked among nation’s best new tracks A total of seven golf courses in the Pacific Ranch in Powell Butte is 44th on the list of Northwest were ranked among the country’s the top new courses. best new courses for the 2007-2008 season, Palouse Ridge, the new John Harbottle- said GolfWeek Magazine. designed course in Pullman, Wash. is 15th Three from Washington, three from Or- on the list. The course is the most recent to egon and one from Idaho made the listing open of any of the Northwest courses, having of the top new 50 courses which opened for opened for public play in August. public play in 2008. Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club in Heading the list for the Northwest courses Arrowpoint, Idaho is 12th on the list. was Chambers Bay in University Place, Bandon Crossings, which opened in 2007, Wash. Chambers Bay checked in at third on was 45th on the list. Bandon Crossing is not the list. The course will host the 2010 U.S. related to the Bandon Dunes Resort and was Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. designed by NW architect Dan Hixson. Tetherow in Bend, Ore. finished seventh Mountaintop in North Carolina topped on the list but is not the only new Central the list of the 50 new courses. For more, see Oregon course to appear on the list. Brasada the GolfWeek website. The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. was ranked among the top new courses for 2008. Medford’s Centennial named as Southern Oregon’s top course The John Fought-designed Centennial true testament to the dedication of the team Golf Club in Medford, Oregon was named to create the top golf experience in Southern as the “Best Golf Course” in the recent Mail Oregon,” added Becker. Tribune’s annual reader’s poll. Centennial was also honored as having One of the region’s longest running news- the “Toughest Golf Hole” in the region as papers, the Medford Mail Tribune newspaper the par 4, third hole took top honors in this has been serving Medford, Ashland, Jack- category. The third hole is the #1 handicap sonville and most of Southern Oregon for hole at Centennial and stretches to 452 yards nearly 100 years. In their annual readers from the back “black” tees. The 233 yard, par poll Centennial topped all other courses, 3, fourth hole was also included as a runner ranking ahead of Eagle Point Golf Course up in this category. and Rogue Valley Country Club. For more information about Centennial “Our vision from the start was to create Golf Club please call 541-773-GOLF or visit a premier golf experience for the region,” www.centennialgolfclub.com. states Tom Becker, president and CEO of Centennial is one of Fought’s Northwest Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. “This designs, which also include Pumpkin Ridge, Centennial in Medford has been named best golf course in the Southern Oregon area. recent honor validates those efforts and is a Trophy Lake and others.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 8 • • In THE NEWS • • December Issue 2008 - Inside Golf • Time to work on your game There’s no reason to put the clubs away in the winter with dry courses, covered ranges and indoor practice golf studios
The weather around the Pacific Northwest might not be conducive when it comes to playing golf in the winter months, but there’s GolfTec sets opening no reason to put the clubs away. With indoor facilities and covered and heated driving for Bellevue facility ranges, there are plenty of opportunities to GolfTec will open its new Bellevue keep the golf game sharp in the winter. facility on Dec. 11 with a grand opening Tacoma Firs is one of the top covered celebration planned for Dec. 13. GolfTec facilities, with two decks of hitting stations is an indoor teaching studio facility. and the bottom deck covered, lit and heated. GolfTec opened its first store in In addition, lessons are always available and, Seattle, just south of Lake Union with if the weather cooperates, there is a large owner Brett Allen and head professional area outside for chipping, putting and sand Mark Roberts. The place has become game practice. so popular that another facility was “We tell folks they never want to put the needed. clubs away, there’s always a chance to do The new Bellevue facility will be something,” said Mike Givens of Tacoma managed by Brett Wilkinson with help Firs. “If playing isn’t an option, then practic- from Jordan Cooper. GolfTec offers ing is always an option.” more than just lessons, it is also a place to Many golfers in the Northwest are fair practice what you’ve learned, watching weathered players – and for good reason. yourself on videotape and listening to the It’s really not that fun to play in the wind, instructor on tape while you practice. the cold and the rain. But some places have The Dec. 13 grand opening celebra- made playing in the winter fun. Indoor stu- tion will offer a series of seminars that dios like Concept Golf in Puyallup, which include ball fitting, club fitting, golf has a studio inside the Bally’s Total Fitness, fitness and putter fitting. offers up a computer driving range, golf The new Bellevue facility is located at courses and leagues. 111 108th Ave. NE #150 in Bellevue. For “The golfers who want to get better, keep more on GolfTec and its new Bellevue playing year-round,” said Bob Gelinas of facility, call the store at 425.454.7956. Concept Golf. “We give them a chance to do that with the computer, either hitting practice Covered practice facilities like Tacoma Firs (top) and Southcenter are popular in winter.
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• Page 10 • • In THE NEWS • • December Issue 2008 - Inside Golf • Time to work on your game balls or playing one of the top courses in the recent years to address winter golf. New world on the computer.” courses have been built with more sand and GolfTec is another choice for indoor golf. better drainage material in order to keep the The Seattle facility near Lake Union and the players on the course year-round. new Bellevue facility offer places to hit balls “You don’t want your course unplayable in a warm and dry environment. in the winter, so courses have bent over There are those golfers who want to keep backwards to remain playable year-round,” playing, but prefer to get instant gratification said Pete Petersen of Riverbend. “We’ve had hitting balls and like the outside feel of the a big sanding program for years and that’s driving ranges. Southcenter Golf in Tukwila helped dry out the course.” is another place with covered stalls that are Existing courses have been sanding heated and lighted. fairways and tees to help drainage and new “The hard core golfers just keep com- courses have added extra irrigation and sand ing back for more,” said Jim Bennett of to make them playable year-round. Southcenter Golf. “They can’t get enough Whichever way you choose to go, you and they know how important it is to play still can’t go wrong with golf in the Pacific year-round if you want to get better.” Northwest. Inside or outside. Golf courses in this day and age in the “This is the best time to work on your Pacific Northwest have been designed in swing,” said Bennett. Concept Golf in Puyallup offers a chance for golfers to take some dry swings indoors.
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• Page 12 • • IN THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - December Issue 2008 • Sahalee is getting ready for hosting of 2010 Senior Open; Couples eligible The PGA of America had a convenient said tournament director Mike Zinga, who Sahalee event, and the Tournament Players excuse for awarding and stripping Sahalee plans to make a push for Canadian fans with Club at Snoqualmie Ridge will offer the Country Club of the 2010 PGA Champion- a booth at the Vancouver Golf Show. annual Boeing Classic another week or two ship. The competition for corporate sponsor- Sahalee has sold nearly all of its half- after that. That’s three events in the region ships with Vancouver’s Winter Olympics that dozen clubhouse suites and has sponsors for for 2010 when Awtrey said one wouldn’t same year would be far too stiff, since-retired roughly a third of possibly a dozen corporate make it. PGA chief executive officer Jim Awtrey tents, decent numbers this far out from the Part of the allure to the U.S. Senior Open insisted, and the event was relocated to July 29-Aug. 1, 2010 event. is the possibility that Seattle native Fred Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits. Zinga said anticipated attendance for the Couples, a recently turned 50-year-old, Twenty-one months from fulfilling that week is 125,000, which falls in the middle will be part of the field. Through his agent, tee time, Sahalee has lined up the U.S. Senior range of recently held U.S. Senior Opens, he told event organizers he’s agreeable to Open as a replacement event and hasn’t faced which attracted 90,000 golf fans in Los another homecoming, matching his Sahalee any extra hurdles in promoting it outside of Angeles and 250,000 in Iowa. appearance at the 1998 PGA Championship. a challenging economy. Making the PGA of America argument Couples remains popular. “I haven’t heard one person say no to even lamer is the fact Chambers Bay will “At the Canadian Open, 15,000 followed me because they’re going to the Olympics,” host the U.S. Amateur two weeks after the him around,” said Zinga, an eyewitness. Sahalee will host the 2010 Senior Open. nile golf course Did you know…. The Oregon Amateur started in 1904 & Oasis Restaurant in Mountlake Terrace when 11 men and 18 holes open to the public The WSGA helps fund a lobbyist at 13 ladies competed Exit #177 off I-5, winter Rates our state capital at Waverley CC. West 1/4 mile on the right Starts October 1, 2008 to ensure golf Waverley was the courses and the only course in the game of golf are Portland area at Two Rounds of Golf Weekend and Holidays protected by fu- the time and it con- 18 Holes $24.00 ture initiatives or tinued to hold the for the Price of One law changes. event every year through 1916. It was 9 Holes $14.00 Most notably, played at Gearhart GC in 1917, cancelled when Renting a the lobbyist en- in 1918 due to World War I and played Weekdays sured that high school teams, WJGA ju- at Waverley, Portland GC and Tualatin Power Cart. niors, and all other junior programs could from 1919 through 1923. As the years
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InsideGolfNewspaper.com InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 14 • • In THE NEWS • • December Issue 2008 - Inside Golf • Northwest golf shows set dates for 2009 season The 2009 Seattle Golf Show will be held vention Center and will offer free rounds will have the opportunity to try some of the March 13-15, 2009 at the Qwest Field Event of golf at the door for paid admissions. For hottest new clubs on the market in 2009 in Northwest Golf Shows a massive indoor hitting cage. Center – and the show is expected to again information see www.spokanegolfshow. Here are some quick facts about golf be the largest consumer golf show on the com In addition to show-only specials from shows in the Pacific Northwest for the West Coast. • Portland Golf Show: Just prior to the Oregon Golf and dozens of the leading 2009 golf season. Last year, the Seattle Golf Show had a 38 official opening of the golf season which exhibitors in the golf, leisure, finance and percent increase in attendance and show or- begins March 1, area golfers will be able to travel industries, this year’s Portland Golf • Seattle Golf Show: Set for March ganizers are hoping for the same this year. experience unbeatable deals from the game’s Show will debut a completely revamped 13-15 at the Qwest Field Events Center Tickets will be $10 for the three-day show leading manufacturers, all-new interactive Short Game Central interactive game and will in Seattle. See www.seattlegolfshow. and as usual, there will be free golf to be contests and thousands of dollars in prizes feature free lessons to all consumers from top com for more info. • Portland Golf Show: Will be held had at the door for all paid admissions with and giveaways at the Portland Golf Show, regional and national pros, an exciting lineup Feb. 13-15 at the Oregon Convention of PGA teachers and golf celebrities on the various courses supplying the rounds. February 13-15 in the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. See www.portland- The event will feature plenty of interactive Center. Main Stage and a goody bag containing an golfshow.com for more. events throughout the weekend. Volunteers Presenting sponsor Oregon Golf will estimated $75 in absolutely free giveaways, • Spokane Golf Show: Dates are are needed for the event. For information again display a 5,000-sq. ft. superstore of- just for walking in the door! Feb. 21-22 at the Spokane Convention call 206.818.4653. fering the lowest prices of the year on clubs, For even better savings, the popular Center. See www.spokanegolfshow.com • Spokane Golf Show: The two-day event gear and equipment from the industry’s Clearance Center will again offer bargain- for more information. will be held Feb. 21-22 at the Spokane Con- leading manufacturers. In addition, golfers basement prices on last year’s models.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 16 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - December 2008 Issue • Taylor and Lee get PNGA Player of the Year awards The Pacific Northwest Golf Association U.S. Open. He made the Round of 32 at and Junior Girls’ category. Peck, who had a remarkable summer. Peck (PNGA) has announced their 2008 Player the U.S. Amateur, and was the low amateur Kent Brown won the PNGA Senior won the U.S. Junior Amateur in record- of the Year recipients. Nick Taylor of Ab- in the PGA Tour’s Canadian Open. Taylor Public Links (for the second consecutive setting fashion, and also won the AJGA botsford, BC received the Men’s Player of is No. 1 in the Canadian National Order of year) and the WSGA Senior Men’s Amateur, HP Junior Boys and the AJGA FootJoy the Year award; Erynne Lee of Silverdale, Merit, and No. 1 in the British Columbia and finished third at the PNGA Mid-Amateur. Invitational. In winning these three events, Wash. received both the Women’s and the Order of Merit. He also finished third in the Senior Oregon he holds the titles of three of the top five Junior Girls’ award; Kent Brown of Colville, At age 15, Erynne Lee has been Open. Junior tournaments in the world. He also Wash. received the Senior Men’s; Jackie awarded both the Women’s and Junior Girls’ Jackie Little won six championships played in the U.S. Amateur and the PGA Little of Port Alberni, BC received the Senior honor. She was a semifinalist at the U.S. this season – the PNGA Senior Women’s Tour’s Wyndham Championship, and was Women’s; and Cameron Peck of Olympia, Women’s Amateur at Eugene Country Club, Amateur, the BC Women’s Amateur and selected to play in the U.S. Junior Ryder Wash. received the Junior Boys’. was the Local Qualifier Medalist in making it Mid-Amateur, the BC Zone 6 Women’s Cup. He was named the AJGA Rolex Player Nick Taylor, a junior at the Uni- into the U.S. Women’s Open, had five top-5 Amateur and Senior Women’s Amateur, and of the Year, and is No. 1 in the POLO/AJGA versity of Washington, finished third in finishes in AJGA events (including two vic- the RCGA Royale National Senior Women’s Junior Golf Ranking. the Pacific Coast Amateur, second in the tories) and was selected to play in the U.S. Amateur. She was also the Local medal- The PNGA Player of the Year candidates World Amateur Championship, second in Junior Ryder Cup. Lee’s outstanding season ist qualifier for the U.S. Senior Women’s are nominated by the various state and the NCAA West Regional and second in was also recognized by the Washington State Amateur, where she eventually made it to provincial golf associations that comprise the NCAA National Championship. He was Golf Association, which also awarded her the the Round of 16. the PNGA, and are selected by a vote of the Sectional medalist in qualifying for the Player of the Year honor in both the Women’s The easiest choice was Cameron the PNGA Championship Committee and Former UW golfer Brock Mackenzie Lipoma Firs comes up short at Callaway event Former University of Washington golfer team who played on the Nationwide Tour Brock Mackenzie nearly made the comeback last season. Golf Course of a lifetime at the Callaway Golf Pebble "We really are a dry golf course!" Beach Invitational Tetherow designated by Audubon But it was defending champion Tommy The David McLay Kidd-designed Teth- Armour III who made a 36-foot birdie putt erow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon has been on the first hole of a three-way playoff designated as a Certified Audubon Interna- winter $ 00 with Scott Simpson and Mackenzie to win tional Signature Sanctuary after meeting tournament. strict environmental criteria. Signature Rate 17 Mackenzie, a former Nationwide Tour certification is awarded only to new devel- player, without tour status for 2009, rallied opments which are designed, constructed, from a nine-shot deficit with a final-round and maintained according to Audubon Monday thru Friday 67. The 37th annual event featured players International’s precise planning standards NOV 1st — FEB 28th from the four major tours with the Champi- and environmental disciplines. Currently For reservations please call: ons Tour and LPGA pros receiving tee shot there are only 77 other certified projects in (253) 841-4396 or 1-800-649-4396 advantages. the United States and the Tetherow is the “I just wanted a good finish,” said Mack- first and only certified Signature Certified 187th and Meridian S • Puyallup, Wash. enzie, a member of the 2003 Walker Cup development in Oregon.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • December Issue 2008 - Inside Golf • • THE LESSON TEE • • Page 17 •
The Lesson Tee: Plane boards are great Rules question: for learning to hit the ball on the clubface Legitimate stroke Inside Golf likes to keep you, the Last month I wrote on the mental side reader, informed on the rules of the of golf. The things I’ve learned and unfor- game. Once in a while we will ask a tunately had to re-learn. Sometimes that rules question that applies to every- is how we grow in life and sometimes that day play. See how you do with this is how we grow in the wonderful game one: of golf. I would encourage readers if you Which one of the following actions missed last month’s issue to pick one up. is a legitimate stroke as defined by Maybe call the editor. the Rules of Golf?
The next area to learn and re-learn Jeff for me has been clubface, clubface and a. A player’s club head separates clubface. I have had one of my finest Coston from the shaft during his backswing years of ball striking in 2008. This has and he completes his swing. He mainly been due to better clubface on the missed the ball. backswing at what I call position 2 (photo b. A player starts the downswing 1) and at impact. (photo 3) and the club head gets entangled in I practice these positions regularly on I practice this on my plane a tree, which stops his swing. this plane board. I practice my whole board so I can feel it on the c. A player swings angrily with swing on this plane board. In fact, this the back of his putter, resulting in plane board is a model for a great repeating course. If the clubface is square his ball, which was on the lip of the athletic golf swing. I spend regular time on the correct path the ball must hole, coming to rest in a bunker. on it, as does 2007 Master’s Champion go straight. If understood and d. During the downswing a player Zack Johnson. Zack has a plane board decides not to strike the ball and like this at his home in Orlando, Florida. practiced properly ball striking intentionally alters the path of the The bottom line of my learn and re- can be quite simple. club head so it misses the ball. The learn is there is no magic, no fairy dust club head does go past the ball. to the golf swing. There are sound prin- ciples, models and information. There must go straight. If understood and prac- Answer: B Definition of a stroke; are practical practice methods to carry ticed properly ball striking can be quite “A stroke is the forward movement out sound information. For my game simple. I encourage golfers to discover of the club made with the intention of awareness and discovery of a proper a proper, simple, practical swing method striking at and moving the ball, but if path and an understanding of a repetitive with a practical way to engrain the proper the player checks his swing volun- clubface throughout various parts of the method. tarily before the club head reaches swing has allowed me to be in the hunt the ball he has not made a stroke.” in tournaments consistently throughout Jeff Coston is a former PGA Tour In this case the player made no at- my career. Player. He is an eleven time Pacific tempt to check his swing, hence it I practice this on my plane board so I Northwest PGA Player of the Year. He is stroke that counts. can feel it on the course. If the clubface can be reached for appointment by calling is square on the correct path the ball Semiahmoo Resrt at 360-371-7005. Plane boards are a great way to practice.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 18 • • WOMEN’s GOLF • • Inside Golf - December Issue 2008 • Women’s golf tips: How to deal with the winter months I happen to be one of those crazy people who loves winter golf in the North- The trick to enjoying this winter walk-and I always walk, is being west! Now, I’m not a die-hard that will prepared with the proper apparel. From years of hiking I’ve learned to intentionally go out in the pouring rain, but if it starts to shower on the fifth hole, I’ll dress in layers with moisture wicking clothing that keeps you warm and eui probably play all 18. Think about it, you dry. NEVER wear cotton!
get to go for a nice hike outside and enjoy N the fresh air and exercise in the winter. athy and spring I will wear the quick dry hiking cart, and a plastic bag with a few extra There are no drugs that give you a pick pants, then in the winter flannel lined pants towels and an extra dry glove and you’re me up like this in the winter! K with a quick dry nylon surface. If you do ready to play in comfort. Staying dry and De The trick to enjoying this winter walk- get wet they dry quickly and they’re so warm are key to having fun. and I always walk, is being prepared with much more comfortable than the rain Now just grab that highlighter and leave the proper apparel. From years of hiking some of the golf shops are doing a better pants I’ve tried. this laying for those “Santa’s” in your life I’ve learned to dress in layers with mois- job these days of getting you what you Winter shoes or boots are a must to to see! ture wicking clothing that keeps you warm need. Your first layer should be warm keep your feet warm and dry, and the hand and dry. NEVER wear cotton! This traps and wicking, the second layer as well, warmers that you shake to activate are Kathy DeNeui is an LPGA teaching moisture when you perspire and you’ll end followed up with a vest or fleece and the always in my bag. Top off your ensemble professional at the Columbia Super up cold and clammy. The best place to go final layer a breathable waterproof jacket. with a waterproof hat, a giant golf umbrella Range in Everett. She can be reached at shopping is the outdoor stores-although I’ve never worn rain pants, but in the fall that fits into the umbrella holder on your 425.338.2424.
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InsideGolfNewspaper.com • December Issue 2008 - Inside Golf • • RULES OF THE GAME • • Page 19 • Rules of the game: Important to know Oki Golf will give golfers good deals what to do when a ball at rest moves to play winter golf Last month we took a look at Rule 18: tally strikes your opponent, his caddie or The Off-Season is officially here, Ball at Rest Moved. I hope I was able to equipment in match play, you have two which means it is time for you to start clear up the various scenarios of what options. You can play the ball as it lies, or saving on golf. happens when a ball at rest is moved by you can cancel and replay the stroke. It’s Oki Golf offers several 3-Pack op- any of several sources: the player, his your choice. Just make sure you make tions starting at just $89, which feature partner, his caddy, an outside agency, his your decision before anybody makes cart inclusive rounds and special Card- opponent, his fellow-competitor, etc. We another stroke. There is no penalty to holder benefits and discounts at Oki Golf saw that the penalties are quite different anybody here. public courses. for many of these instances. Rule 19-4 is essentially the same as This Off-Season, you can play the Rule 19 (Ball in Motion Deflected or Mike Rule 19-1, but specifically addresses the courses you want at unbelievably low Stopped) is the corollary Rule to Rule 18. Peluso player’s fellow competitor, his caddie or rates! Whereas Rule 18 deals with a ball at rest, his equipment. Package Details: Important things Rule 19 deals with a moving ball. So what happens if your ball is stopped you should know about purchasing any Rule 19-1 deals with a moving ball So what if the ball comes to rest in or on or deflected by another ball? Rule 19-5 of Oki Golf’s Off-Season Packages: accidentally deflected or stopped by an an outside agency, such as in a spectator’s covers this situation and the various pos- • All Off-Season Package rounds and outside agency. Remember, an outside lap? The ball is merely dropped directly sibilities. If your ball in motion is stopped benefits expire March 31, 2009 agency is anything or anybody other than under the spot where it came to rest. or deflected by another ball at rest, you • No restrictions on complimentary you, your caddie, your partner, your equip- (The spectator has to move, of course!) play it from where it came to rest. No rounds ment, or your opponent in match play. This is true under any of the sub-Rules penalty. But, in stroke play, if you’ve putted • All Off-Season Package compli- It’s pretty simple: If the ball is stopped or of Rule 19. from on the putting green and it strikes mentary rounds include cart deflected by an outside agency, the ball Rule 19-2 deals with when your moving another ball at rest, you get a two-stroke • You must be an active 2008 or is played as it lies. ball accidentally strikes or is defected by penalty. However, in this case, if the ball 2009 Players Cardholder to receive the No penalty. (However, if that outside you, your caddie, your partner or your then deflects into the hole, it is holed. But “Cardholder” price agency happens to be a fellow-competitor equipment. Now we’re dealing with pen- the damage has been done. • Non-Cardholders purchasing Off- in stroke play and he/she stops or deflects alties. One of the major Rules changes If your ball is in motion - either on the Season Packages receive Players Card it intentionally, he/she is penalized under in 2008 was changing the penalty under ground or in the air – and is stopped or rates & benefits through March 31, 2009, Rule 1-2.) Also, there are some decisions Rule 19-2 from two strokes (loss of hole deflected by another ball in motion, you as well as the “Cardholder” rate on addi- that deal with when a ball is intentionally in match play) to a one-stroke penalty in play it where it lies. There is a possibility tional Off-Season Package purchases stopped or deflected by a spectator or both forms of play. This was done to bring that if two balls have collided on the put- • Packages may also be purchased at the like, and, without going into detail, the it more in line with Rule 18. Although you ting green, it may be a penalty under Rule the respective courses player might be able to drop the ball in a get a one-stroke penalty under Rule 19- 16-1f, but that is a whole new discussion • If purchased at the course, compli- place other than where it came to rest. 2, the ball is still played as it lies. But, if under Rule 16. mentary rounds may be played the day Also, if the ball is stopped or deflected your ball strikes your golf bag and then It is under Rule 19 that the term “rub of purchase by a moving or animate outside agency caroms out of bounds, you get a one- of the green” often is used. Remember, • No limit to the number of Off-Season after a stroke from on the putting green, stroke penalty for violation of Rule 19-2, a “rub of the green” can either be good Package purchases the stroke is cancelled and replayed with- and, to add insult to injury, you need to or bad luck. A “rub of the green” is • Off-Season Package rounds are out penalty. And yes, even if the ball is replay your stroke under penalty of stroke merely the term used when a player’s non-transferable deflected into the hole, it is still cancelled and distance. ball is accidentally stopped or deflected and replayed. Under Rule 19-3,if your ball acciden- by an outside agency.
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