From The Pro March Update
By: Mark McKee, PGA Professional
What a long, long, long winter. I cannot remember when snow stayed on the ground any longer than it has this year. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to play some golf. The 2010 Golf Calendar is ready. Please save this calendar, so you do not miss any of the events.
NEW ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
I would like to introduce Owen Alford as my new Assistant Professional. Owen’s first day was February 9th. He comes to us from St. Simons Island, GA. He recently graduated from the Professional Golfer’s Career College in Winter Garden, FL. He will be entering the PGA PGM program to start his journey to become a PGA Professional. I feel Owen will be a great asset to The Waterfront. Please stop by and welcome Owen to the club. As for Josh, he decided to make a career move into the medical field. I am sure this was a difficult decision for him, but he will still be here as the pro shop assistant.
SPRING FLING
What a great way to break the ice. The Spring Fling will be played on Sunday, March 21st with a 12:30 shotgun. The format will be computer picked ABCD teams playing a new and fun format called Replay. Instead of using handicap strokes, you get to replay shots. If you have a handicap of 10, you get to replay 10 shots anywhere on the course. Now, you must play the replayed shot, but everyone knows “Joe Mulligan” is always the better player. The entry fee will be $20 + cart fees per player. That will include food and prizes. Don’t miss this fun event.
WMGA OPENING DAY MEETING
AND TOURNAMENT
The WMGA will be holding the annual meeting on Friday, March 26th @ 6:00. Your golf committee will also be hosting a dinner for all WMGA members. Also at the meeting, you will be informed of tournament dates, new rules, course improvements, and anything else you need to know about the upcoming season.
The WMGA Opening Day Tournament will be held Saturday, March 27th with a 10:00 shotgun. The teams will be drawn at the Opening Meeting playing a 3-2-1 format. The entry fee for the tournament will be $25 + cart fees per person. This will include food and prizes at the conclusion of the tournament. I encourage everyone to play and get reacquainted with your old pals.
MASTERS TOURNAMET
The Masters Tournament will kick off on Saturday, April 10th with the Pros Drawing Party @ 6:00 pm. The two – man or two – lady tournament will begin Sunday, April 11th with a 12:30 shotgun. if you missed this event last year or forgot the format, here you go. Players will form their own two – man or two – lady teams (different divisions) and play best ball + their PGA Pro’s Sunday score to create a team score. There will be gross and net divisions. After you play your round, we will all be glued to the bar’s TV to see how your pro is doing. The entry fee is $50 + cart fees per player. This will include all food and prizes.
FRIDAY MIXERS
We will again hold this fun filled, for everyone, social, and a little golf event every Friday evening starting @ 5:30. The entry fee is only $5 + cart fees per person. If you have a guest, the green fee will be half the regular rate. This will include food and prizes.
SUNDAY SUPERBALL
On April 25th, we will be having the first superball of the year. This event is just like the Friday Mixers, but 18 holes. If you are looking for a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, then this is it. The entry fee is $20 + cart fees per player. If you have a guest, the green fee will be half the regular rate. This will include food and prizes.
SENIOR INTERCLUB MATCHES
The Senior interclub matches are back. I have organized, with the other PGA Professionals, the dates, time, food, and prizes for these events. The signup sheets for each event will be on the Men’s board. We will be only taking 12 men from each club, so to be fair to everyone, the 1st match (Water’s Edge) will be on a first come first serve basis. The remaining matches, I will take the ones who have signed up and haven’t played first, then use a standby list (men who have already played in a match) to fill out the team. The entry for my members, playing at The Waterfront only, will only be $30. I hope everyone will enjoy the competition and the fellowship.
Here are the dates and the tournament information.
Date Club Day Shotgun
4/20 The Water’s Edge Tuesday 12:30
5/26 The Waterfront Wednesday 9:30
6/10 Hunting Hills CC Thursday 9:30
7/22 Roanoke CC Thursday 9:30
8/26 Hidden Valley CC Thursday 9:30
Format: 12 players from each club. Players will be seeded 1 – 12 by HCP. Index. Points will be awarded to the low net score in each seed. 1st – 5pts., 2nd -4pts., and so on. Ties will split points. The club that accumulates the most points at the end of the year, will get to keep the Senior Interclub Trophy. Name of the trophy has yet to be named.
Tees: All players play from the club’s designated Senior Tee.
Cost: $40 per player. Includes continental breakfast, all golf fees, and lunch.
Age: 55 years and older.
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2010 Golf Schedule
March
21 Spring Fling Mixer
25 WLGA Opening Day, Dinner,
& Meeting
26 WMGA Opening Day Meeting
27 WMGA Opening Day
29 Green Aerification
April
2 Friday Mixer Opener
6 Stableford Challenge Begins
10 The Masters Drawing Party
11 The Masters Tournament
(Men & Ladies)
20 WMGA Single’s Match Play Begins
25 Sunday Superball
May
15 WMGA Tri – Member
16 Callaway Demo Day
20 WLGA 9 Hole Invitational
21 – 22 WLGA Member – Guest
31 Memorial Day Flag Tournament (Regular Tee Times)
June
11 – 13 Men’s Hall of Fame (ML, HR, RCC)
12 – 13 Ladies Hall of Fame (HR, RCC)
13 Sunday Superball
24 WMGA Member – Guest Practice Round & Stag Night
25 – 26 WMGA Member – Guest Tournament
July
4 4th of July Flag Tournament
(Regular Tee Times)
6 WMGA Two – Man Match Play Begins
11 Guys vs Dolls
12 – 13 SML Lions / Haley Junior Tournament (ML, WF)
16 WMGA Member – Member Stag Night
17 – 18 WMGA Member – Member
25 Sunday Superball
27 – 30 Junior Golf Camp
August
2 – 3 Senior Hall Of Fame (HV, WF)
7 – 8 Club Championships
15 Couples Club Championship
20 WMGA One Day Member – Guest
21 Couples One Day Member – Guest
September
6 Labor Day Gross & Net Tournament (Regular Tee Times)
7 Green Aerification
19 Sunday Superball
October
5 Rally For a Cure
14 WLGA Guest Day
21 WLGA Closing Tournament & Meeting
November
5 – 6 WMGA Closing Dinner & Tournament
Special Note
Sunday Superball will start at 1:00. All sign up sheets will be on the Men’s and Ladies boards.