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Washington DC Chapter - American Singles Golf Association — June 2017
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF ® IN AMERICA
Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events)
Canada - July 2017 - Tremblant + Montreal. A cool place to be in the heat of summer! All details at www.SinglesGolf.com/Canada
Battle At The Beach 2017 - October or November, 2017. East Coast USA. Details posted in early- to mid-Summer.
Albany's Coopertown, NY Golf Weekend - September 22-24, 2017. Playing golf at Leatherstocking. Full details at this site.
River Cruise - Paris, France, September, 2018 - This will be a river cruise up the Seine River. We'd like to spend 10-12 days in France. Dates for the 2018 Ryder Cup are September 28-30, 2018 but this river cruise itinerary will not be timed perfectly to coincide with the Ryder Cup, unless you want to spend some extra days in Paris on your own. Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruise
New Year's Event - January 1-4, 2018. Details posted in late August, 2017. Will likely occur in Florida where it will be a bit warmer.
Regular Meeting Date Variable (see singlesgolfdc.com)
Next Meeting Date & Location TBD
Our Chapter Website www.singlesgolfdc.com
Our Chapter Hotline 1-888-465-3628
(See next page for list of officers and board members.)
National Office
Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE
Go to www.SinglesGolf.com/MyAccount to make changes to your address, phone, etc. To join or renew your dues, go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join
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How Your Brain Can Make You a Better Golfer If you golf, your brain is either your best friend or your biggest enemy. Every golfer at every level suffers from some of the the same complaints. “I can hit the ball on the range, but not on the course.” Even pros, as they make swing changes, struggle to play as well as
they practice. Little secret about the pros. They actually don’t take a swing change into competition until they trust it more than their old swing. “I get so nervous.” Yep. And you should. Golf is hard and the moment you care about how you play or how you look, the stress response in your brain, your alarm, will fire. Why do the pros play worse on Sunday? Their alarms.
Why is it hard for you to hit off the first tee in front of your buddies? Your alarm. But your alarm isn’t actually a bad thing and you can learn to use it to your advantage. “When I miss a shot, I want to break my club.” Welcome to your brain on golf. An-ger is a normal alarm reaction when our play doesn’t match our expectations. Your alarm wants to keep you alert and safe. The brain treats unfulfilled expectations on the course as seriously as someone cut-ting you off in traffic. But anger doesn’t have to own you when recognize how powerful the stuff between your ears actu-ally is. The first thing every golfer can do to use their brain better is to decide what kind of golf you want to play when you get to the course. Some days, you feel great and you want to go out and compete. But that takes energy. It takes a sound mind. Trying to score well when you haven’t slept or have been working too much is like trying to run a marathon the day after running a marathon. That doesn’t mean you can’t golf, just play to practice or play
Washington, DC Chapter of the
American Singles Golf Association
President Heidi Moos
[email protected] 703-919-0208
Chairperson of the Board
Anne Jardine [email protected]
917-371-0246
Golf Chairperson (s) Brian Durkin
[email protected] 301-351-8509
Scott Hall
[email protected] 301-493-5149
Social Chairperson
Shannon Bonk [email protected]
571-577-7783
Membership Chairperson Kathie Hiatt
[email protected] 410-813-0089
Communications Chairperson
BJ Barger [email protected]
703-836-2463
Secretary TBD
Treasurer Rita Daley
for fun. Your intention decides whether your alarm turns on or recognizes there is nothing to worry about. Second, choose your target before every shot. At the range, after you have warmed up, choose what target you’re going to aim for. Don’t just rifle balls and think you’re playing great golf. On the course, behind the ball, choose. The more specific you are about what you’re trying to do, the more your alarm turns down. That doesn’t mean you’ll hit every shot perfectly. It means you won’t be as nervous because you’re alarm knows you’ve clearly chosen what you want to do. Third, swing smooth or go big. Ernie is slow and methodical, and the ball goes a long way. Bubba swings out of his shoes, and the ball goes a long way. If you change the energy you put into each shot, your alarm will fire. It realizes you can’t make up your mind how you want to swing and the squirrels will be running for cover in the woods. Finally, seek advice. Your brain is happi-est when you have an instructor, a friend who is a better golfer, or a good golf book to help you stay focused on what you’re trying improve. They loan you their more experi-enced brains so you can turn down the alarm in yours. Look at the bottom of the leaderboard each week and the high scores will surprise you. Even pros have bad days and the best golfers are the ones who manage the alarm in the brain. Use these four brain tips to have more fun and play your best next time you hit the links. Jon Wortmann is the author of Your Brain on Golf. He is the mental coach for the UCONN men and Dartmouth women’s golf teams. His first two professionals gained status on the Latin America PGA Tour on their first attempts.
ASGA-DC on Facebook Have you “friended” ASGA-DC on Face-book yet? It’s the best way to get the latest news, recaps and pictures from ASGA-DC events. You can also add your pictures from our events. The Facebook name is SinglesGolf As-gadc. If you friend us you can see all our posts plus those of other members. If you’d prefer to not share everything, you can
change your Facebook privacy setting by going to Settings, Privacy, then answer the question, “who can see my posts?” by changing it to My Friends on Facebook. That way, your posts won’t be seen by all.
ASGA-DC Members, We Need a New Social Chair Shannon Bonk has resigned from the Board as Social Chair for personal rea-sons. She will be doing scheduled events through July, and joining us on the golf
course. We are so grateful to Shannon for her imagination and energy these past 17 months. She’s revitalized the Social Chair position and we’re all the better for her efforts. Please thank her personally when
you get the chance. We will need a new Social Chair to con-tinue her efforts for the remainder of this year and perhaps into next year. You can read the duties in the bylaws and on the website. We don’t follow them that well. Basically, your role would be to plan events, generally monthly, that are fun, and attend quarterly board meetings. Past events have been Happy Hours, Nationals game, Escape Room, Picnic on the Farm, more Happy Hours, Toys for Tots, Arling-
ton Wreath Laying, more Happy Hours…. Our staple is the monthly Happy Hour
but as you see the sky’s the limit. For those who are feeling intimidated by following in Shannon’s footsteps, please don’t. First of all, you don’t have to do this all by yourself. As Social Chair, you recruit EC’s (Event Coordinators) to host the events. You will have a committee for advice and assistance. Your committee members are Lauren Davis, Leesa Weiss, Annette McGuire, and Suzanne McNicholas. So, please consider being Social Chair. We need your energy and your planning skills (talents we all have!) And remem-ber, men are welcome to apply too. Golf-ers are very social. So step up, gentle-
men, and show us a good time! Please contact Heidi Moos if you are interested or would like to nominate some-
one. Thank you!!!
~Heidi
UPCOMING EVENTS Golf Saturday, July 1 - Algonkian For those members and guests who will be in town on the Holliday weekend, please join me for golf at Algonkian Golf Course, Sterling, Virginia. Date Saturday, July 1 Cost $56.00 for members, $76.00 for non-members. Tee times start at 12:00 noon Dinner will be at Bungalow Lakehouse 46116 Lake Center Plaza Sterling, VA To reserve a spot email me a [email protected] With your name, handicap or average score for pairing purposes, member no., and whether you are staying for dinner.
Send your check to me Charles Walters 4331 Still Meadow Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032
My cell phone no. is 703-946-7989 if you have problems the day of the event. Look forward to seeing you. Thanks, Charlie
Saturday, July 8 National Golf Club and MGM Casino 2nd Annual Summer Golf and Social Event - National Golf Club – Dinner MGM - July 8th, 2017 Join your friends for our 2nd annual summer golf and social event. We’ll be teeing off at National Golf Club in Ft. Washington, MD just twenty minutes from Alexandria and the District. Bui lt in 1960 by architect Ted Robinson. The golf course was com-pletely restored to its original design, including an elevated 16th tee with a memorable view of the Washington Monument and impeccably maintained bent grass fairways and greens. ASGA members $76/Non-members $96. Par-3 closest to the pin contest $4 collected at course. http://www.nationalgolfclubusa.com/ Blue Tees: 6,764 yards (72.7/134) White Tees: 6,401 yards (71.0/131) Gold Tees: 5,976 yards (M 68.7/126, W 75.2/147) Red Tees: 5,223 yards (71.1/130) After the round, join us for dinner at the MGM Casino, Tap Room Sports Bar. This a classy Sports Bar is just steps away from the Ca-sino. Join your fellow golfers for good pub fare and craft beers. Then, try your luck at the Roulette Wheel, Blackjack Table, Slots, or the always fun Craps Table. If gambling is not your thing, the outdoor patio adjacent to this pub overlooks the Potomac and has a magnificent Water Feature you can enjoy while reliving your round of golf with friends. Click on the link below (or cut and paste it in your browser) to learn more about this restaurant, location within the casino, and parking. https://www.mgmnationalharbor.com/en/restaurants/tap.html To sign up email Brian Durkin [email protected] and include the following information: Name Handicap or average score Staying for Dinner
Make checks payable to Brian Durkin and mail to: 2441 Valley Way Cheverly, MD 20785
Deadline for receipt of checks: July 3rd – remember, while your e-mail puts you in the reservation pool, your check is what guarantees your spot! Final count for golf is due to the course by July 3rd .
Saturday, July 15 Hobbit’s Glen Saturday, July 15, 2017 ASGA-DC will play at Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club in Columbia, MD. Located just 30 minutes from DC and Balti-more, Hobbit’s Glen is a private club with lush green fairways, excellent practice facilities and incredible after-round dining at The Turn House. The facility is open to you, so come early and take advantage of all the areas where you can practice sand shots, pitching, and chipping.
Time: Consecutive tee times starting at 1:30pm Cost: $73 ASGA member, $93 for nonmembers includes cart and range balls and competitions for closest to the pin for men and women on two holes, straightest drive, and team low putts on front 9, back 9, and overall. Address: Hobbit’s Glen, 11130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-5980 Format: Play your own ball and have a good time.
After golf, dine at The Turn House restaurant located at the club house. To reserve your spot, email me and send payment by 7/11/17 to: Kathie Hiatt 13106 Old Field Ter Laurel, MD 20707 (410) 813-0089 [email protected]
PHILADELPHIA VS. WASHINGTON Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017 DC Coordinator: Brian Durkin Email: [email protected] Tee Times: Beginning at Noon (please be at the course at least ½ hour before) Fees: ASGA Members $128 - Includes golf, cart, practice range/balls, locker, $5 pro shop credit, buffet dinner and gratuities. Cash Bar. Non-members $148 Dining: Onsite at Silk’s Restaurant – Buffet – Included in Fees
Join us for a joint outing with the Philadelphia chapter at Bulle Rock. This is the site of Annika Sorenstam’s 2005 LPGA Championship and is one of the top course you can play on the east coast. We have full locker room privileges for this outing, so no need to change clothes in the parking lot. Afterwards, have a dinner on site at Silk’s Restaurants. This is a great bargain for great day of golf and camara-derie. We have a limited number of spots, so register early.
Caddies: Bulle Rock offers caddies at a cost of $40 + $20 tip, $60 total. Please indicate if you are interested. To sign up please provide: Name Handicap or average score Caddie
Please make your check payable to Brian Durkin and mail to: Brian Durkin 2441 Valley Way Cheverly, MD 20785
Deadline for receipt of checks: July 12th – remember, while your e-mail puts you in the reservation pool, your check is what guarantees your spot! Final count for golf is due to the course by July 15th. Cancellations: Usual ASGA-DC cancellation policy that is on the website (http://www.singlesgolfdc.com/policies.html) is in effect. Sent from Mail for Windows 10
SOCIAL
You are cordially invited to our. . .
July 30th Patio, Pasta & Pool Party
Hosted by Jerry Bennis & Shannon Bonk
Jerry Bennis has generously offered his home for our July Social Outing. He has a high-rise condo overlooking the Potomac River with a roof-top pool and a great neighborhood restaurant. (400 Madison St. #2105, Alexandria, Va. 22314)
This is a Come When You Can - Leave When You Must Event
Agenda: 3:00 p.m.
The ‘small’ pool will be open for an afternoon swim and… 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hor D’ourves will be served in Jerry’s home 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at A La Lucia (A Traditional Italian Kitchen) If we have more than 15 for dinner it will be a 3 course meal, fixed menu, for $42.00
After dinner, members are welcome to stroll the Potomac Promenade Or
Go back to the Pool for a nightly swim Or do both
RSVP’s are not required for pool and patio, however, if you are coming for dinner, please let us know for planning purposes.
Jerry Bennis ([email protected])
Shannon Bonk ([email protected])
2017 SCHEDULE Updated ASGA-DC 2017 Golf Schedule DATE COURSE EC July 1 Algonkian Charlie Walters July 8, National Brian Durkin July 15 Hobbit’s Glen Kathie Hiatt July 22 Oak Creek Heidi Moos July 29 Pleasant Valley Rita Daley Aug 5 Bulle Rock* Brian Durkin *Joint Venture with Philadelphia ASGA Chapter Aug 12 1757 TBD Aug 19 Brambleton Dan Morris Aug 25-27 Rocky Gap Weekend Mark Hendrickson Sept 2 Sept 9 Poolesville Leesa Weiss Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept 30 Shenandoah Valley Janice Bittner Oct 7 Falls Road Leesa Weiss Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Here’s the proposed schedule of events. Some details may change. As always, look for specific announcements about one month ahead of the event. Is there a course you’d like to play, but it’s not on the list? Our golf chairs are always looking for Event Chairs. Contact Scott Hall, [email protected] or Brian Durkin, [email protected] to volunteer
Janice Bittner HOLE IN ONE! Hi fellow ASGAers, Some of you may remember the invite asking if you’d like to participate in the IRS 50th anniversary golf event at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club which was held this past Friday. It was a great event and there was a special highlight. One of our own ASGA members and a fellow IRS retiree, Janice Bittner scored a hole-in-one and for that great shot, she received a custom-fitted set of Callaway irons. Tony Paduano was fortunate enough to be in Janice’s four-some along with another ASGA member, Wayne Crupi, who filled in for an injured player and we were fortunate enough to witness her feat. This was Janice’s first hole-in-one. Congratulations to her!!!!
RECAPS Patuxent Greens – May 20 Twenty-eight amazing people ventured to Patuxent Greens on Saturday to play golf in fairways that were partly under wa-ter from the 4” of rain the previous eve-ning. We laughed about the ducks that were swimming in the middle of the 2nd fairway. Water, water everywhere made things tough from tee to green. Getting to the greens was a challenge, but the failure to putt well had nothing to do with the greens because they were in very good shape. The course did not charge for people who didn't show up and their checks have been destroyed. Those who did show up will be receiving a $12 refund either by mail or at one of the two next events. This “gift” from the golf course staff was discov-ered when I did the reconciliation and found out that we were only charged $25/person. A big THANK YOU to the staff at Patuxent Greens. Winners of Closest to the Pin on Hole #7 were Tom Haley and Bea Stryker. Everyone won something in the team contest in which teams were awarded for the Longest Putt on each of the 18 greens. Hampshire Greens-May 27 On Saturday, May 27, twenty-four of our intrepid chapter members gathered at Hampshire Greens Golf Course to test their skills against the bent grass design and more drizzly late spring weather. Though umbrellas and rain gear were oc-
casionally deployed, overall the weather was OK and the showers were very light, scattered and a minor inconvenience. All players could thus concentrate on the course, which was challenging but a fair test of golf. After the round, we met in the clubhouse for libations and to make awards to the winners of the Par 3 clos-est-to-the-pin competitions. The winners were as follows: Hole #4: Diane Lowe Hole #8: Dave Sheets Hole #11: George Salmon Hole # 14: Slammin' George Salmon After golf twenty of our group convened at Ricciutti's Restaurant in Olney, where
we feasted on fine food and drink and con-tinued to lavish ourselves in each other's good company. Scott Hall We were twenty lucky members of our chapter who got to enjoy a gorgeous day at the Rocky Point golf course. What a relief from the wet weather we have been subjected to so far this season. Everyone appreciated this player friendly course with its large inviting greens. While enjoying the comfortable temperatures we were soaking in the beautiful views of the waterways, the Chesapeake Bay and the local ospreys.
The golfers that were able to threaten the pin the best on the Par 3s were Mark Hendrickson, Joann St Peter and George Salmon. The other game in play was longest putt made on each of the 18 holes. The 1st team garnered an amazing 7 of them. These putting phenoms con-sisted of Annette McGuire, Kathie Hiatt, Ann Jardine and Scott Hall. After working up a good appetite we all trekked over to Annette's home for a scrumptious chef prepared meal and adult beverages while enjoying the water views from her spacious deck. We know some of you traveled 1 1/2 to 2 hours up from DC and Virginia. We want to thank all of you for making the trip to this course and our place afterwards. An-nette and I certainly enjoyed your com-pany.
Queenstown Harbor- June 10 What a glorious day at Queenstown! The weather was gorgeous, and the course was in immaculate condition. Who cares if the River Course ate a few too many of our golf balls? This course is consistently rated one of best in Maryland and the D.C. Area, and I'm sure the 26 ASGA'rs who played would agree. The views of the
Chester River were spectacular. In our closest to the pin contest the four show-offs were Charlie Davis, Rita Daley,
Sam Tolbert and Todd Sheffer. After the round, a large group decamped to the Narrows restaurant for some excel-
lent seafood on the way home. ~BJ Barger
Blue Ridge Shadows- June 17 Thank you to everyone who signed up & came out to play at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course. Please remember to save your red ticket stub as BRS will draw those stub numbers on Monday for prizes. If they pick your number, they will call you. There are a variety of prizes to be given out, a Cleveland club, clothing, free golf to name a few ! We had a nice weather, a breeze, & partly cloudy conditions that kept us cooler than last year’s 97 degree day. And the Golf Gods kept the predicted thunderstorms away too! Congrats to all the Closest to the Pin Winners. Ladies par 3 holes were: 3 & 12
No one won hole 3—so that money was divided up & added to the other 3 winner pots. Deb Swedberg won Hole 12 I guess some of the Ladies did not eat their Wheaties Saturday morning. Men’s par 3 holes were: 5 & 10 Michael Cioppi won Hole 5 Sam Tolbert won Hole 10 Jazz in the Garden - June 9 The weather was glorious on Fri-day! We arrived early at the Sculpture Garden and got a primo location - table and chairs in the shade. There was food, Sangria, music, and friendship. We were joined by Betsy, Kathleen, Leesa, Pat, BJ, Yoneko, Heddy, Angela, Joann, Mary Lou, Francine, Rita, and… Richard. Poor Richard was sur-rounded by 14 wonderful women. De-spite his terrible predicament Richard managed to enjoy himself. The gardens, the weather, the music, the company - it was a perfect way to end the week. Thank you to all who came and shared a relaxing evening with us! We look forward to the Pool Party in Alexandria, hosted by Jerry Bennis and
Shannon Bonk on Sunday, 30 July. Kathleen Griffin has volunteered to
host a military band event in August. If any of you have a great HH place or fun activity that you’d like to invite a few golfing friends to, please let me know.
We can always use more fun! See you on the course.
~Suzanne and Heidi
ASGA-DC Communications Share your content! Did you take some awesome pictures at an event? Share them by sending to BJ Barger, [email protected]. Our website is www.singlesgolfdc.com. Our social and golf schedule are published on the website and updated frequently. Check the list below for National websites. We have a new Facebook site. Look for us now at SinglesGolf Asgadc or you can go to https://www.facebook.com/singlesgolf.asgadc.5 Like us, friend us, find out what’s hap-pening with ASGA-DC! Since having to check back to the web-site for schedule updates and pairings updates is inconvenient, we also have a Yahoo listserve. Announcements on up-coming social and golf events, as well as reminders and updates to these events, are sent out to subscribers to the listserve. A couple of days before a golf event, the pairings and tee times are also sent out.
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About Our Members (THIS REPORT RAN 06/20/2017)
Happy Birthday to these members: Janice Bittner - 06/01 Suzanna Braun - 06/10 Frank Davis - 06/17 Wede Gibson - 06/03 Marlene Hammond - 06/11 Katherine Harris - 06/07 Anne Jardine - 06/19 Thomas King - 06/24 Frank Kyle - 06/26 Diane Lowe - 06/08 John McCririe - 06/08 Jean Parcher - 07/13 Keith Proudfoot - 06/30 Ken Unzicker - 06/06 Francine Vigliotti - 06/18 Carolyn Zollar - 07/05 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Bill Cates - 06/30/2017 Virginia Combs - 06/30/2017 Mary Doherty - 06/30/2017 Bill Isokait - 06/30/2017 Matthew Skowronski - 06/30/2017 Welcome newest members: Lisa Hathaway - Joined 05/09/2017 Susan Kenney - Joined 04/28/2017 Kathy Weber - Joined 04/18/2017 These members recently renewed: Marian Block Shannon Bonk Alan Crupi Rita Daley Katherine Harris James Hopper Anne Jardine Neil Mark Betsy Pond Kenneth Via These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) John Donnelly - 05/31/2017 Sue Eliasberg - 05/31/2017 Sheldon Hyman - 05/31/2017 Mary Lou Kupfer - 04/30/2017 Michael Lu - 04/30/2017 Lew Privon - 04/30/2017 Gregory Russell - 04/30/2017 Michael Sheeran - 04/30/2017 Mary Lou Shehadi - 05/31/2017
Alice Smith - 04/30/2017 Keith Taylor - 05/31/2017 Polly Trammell - 05/31/2017 Robert Wincer - 04/30/2017 George Yu - 05/31/2017 Our chapter currently has 130 mem-bers
10 Best Proposed New Golf Rule Changes From USGA and R&A
~Nate Scott, www.foxsports.com
The USGA and R&A introduced a com-prehensive set of new rule proposals on March 8th, a big step in trying to modern-ize the game of golf, speed up play, and make things more fun. There are a lot of proposed rule changes, and you can read about all of them over at the USGA website. The plan is to take feedback from golfers now, finalize the changes in 2018, and intro-duce them officially to the rules of golf on Jan. 1, 2019. Here are the 10 rule changes that jumped out the most for making sense: 1. Player accidentally moves ball - If a player accidentally moves a ball when searching for it, or accidentally moves his/her ball marker or ball on the putting green, the new rule will be that there is no penalty. Current rule: 1-stroke penalty.
2. Accidental deflection - If a player’s ball in motion accidentally hits the player, his or her caddie, the person attending the flagstick or the attended or removed flagstick, the new rule will be that there is no penalty. Current rule: 1-stroke penalty (or 2-stroke penalty when the accidental deflection relates to the flagstick)
3. Time to search for lost ball - The new rule will be that you are allowed to search for a lost ball for three minutes. Current rule: You may search for five min-utes.
4. Taking relief for a ball embedded in pitch mark - A player may take relief without penalty for an embedded ball anywhere (except in sand) in the “general area” (new term for “through the green”), unless a Local Rule has been adopted restricting relief only to areas cut to fair-way height or less. Current rule: Relief is allowed only in areas cut to fairway height or less, unless a Local
Rule has been adopted allowing relief any-where (except in sand) through the green.
5. Repairing damage on putting green - New rule: A player may repair almost any damage (including spike marks and animal damage but not including natural imperfec-tions) on the putting green. Current rule: A player may only repair ball-marks or old hole plugs on the putting green.
6. Touching sand in the bunker with club or hand - New rule: No penalty ex-cept when a player touches sand (1) with his or her hand or club to test the condi-tions of the bunker or (2) with the club in the area right behind or in front of the ball, in making a practice swing or in making the backswing for the stroke. Current rule: Any touching of sand with hand or club re-sults in loss of hole/2-stroke penalty (with exceptions).
7. Playing with damaged club - New rule: A player may keep using any dam-aged club, even if the player damaged it in anger. Current rule: A player may use the damaged club only if it was damaged in the “normal course of play.”
8. Advice and help - New rule: A caddie is not allowed to stand on a line behind a player while the player is taking his or her stance and until stroke is made. Current rule: A caddie is allowed to stand on a line behind a player while the player is taking a stance and preparing to play, but must not stand there while the player makes the stroke.
9. Pace of play - New rule: Recommends that players make each stroke in no more than 40 seconds, and usually in less time. Current rule: No recommendations are given.
10. Trusting players' judgment - New rule: When estimating or measuring a spot, point, line, area or distance under a Rule, a player’s reasonable judgment will not be second-guessed based on later evidence (such as video review) if the player did all that could be reasonably expected under the circumstances to make an accurate estimation or measure-ment. Current rule: A player’s judgment is given no particular weight or deference; the Committee decides any issue about the ac-curacy of the estimation or measurement based on a review of all facts.
“The most important shot in golf is the next one.” - - Ben Hogan
American Singles Golf Association June, 2017 Current and Past Issues at SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot
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Paris to the D-Day Beaches 7- or 9-Day Awesome Trip
on Tauck’s MS Swiss Sapphire SEPTEMBER, 2018
Seventy-three years ago, June 6, 1944, the D-Day invasion. For many, visiting the Normandy landing beaches via the Seine River out of Paris, Monet’s home in Giverny and historic French towns are must-see, bucket list items. Enjoy the relaxed nature of a river cruise amongst friends you didn’t know you had. Full details at www.SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruise
Play The Giant and The Devil Courses at Tremblant Resort
Montreal Portion Sold Out!
Although announced at first as a 3-day or 5-day event (with the initial two days in Montreal), the hotel has informed us they have sold out for our dates. If you’re interested in the 5-day, including Montreal, please contact Tom@SinglesGolf as other hotels may be brought into the picture. Otherwise, 3-days in Tremblant is what we have for you. Details at: www.SinglesGolf.com/Canada
Think of combining spectacular fall foliage with a picturesque lakeside setting while
staying at a coveted AAA Four Diamond Hotel and playing golf on one of the East’s most scenic and challenging resort golf courses. All are possible if you join Albany ASGA for their September 22-24th weekend. Nestled in the center of Cooperstown, known for Baseball’s Hall of Fame, is the luxurious Otesaga Resort overlooking stun-ning Lake Otsego with is own premier golf course, Leatherstocking. Space is very lim-ited. Sign-up at www.ASGACapitalRegion.com or see registration forms following this newsletter or see the PDF flyer and forms at www.SinglesGolf.com/Cooperstown
Event Details . . .
Cooperstown, New York Will Be Fun. Your turn at bat! The Albany chapter of the American Singles Golf Association has put considerable work into offering ASGA members nation-wide an opportunity to play and stay at a premier location in the country’s northeast. There’s this place that allows you to forget about those “other things in life,” while you absorb nature at its finest. It’s called Otesaga Resort. Look at your calendar. Erase anything you have going on for the weekend of September 22-24. It’s going to be that good. Play Leatherstocking Golf Club, a legendary course with a beau-tiful layout. So stop what you're doing and head to that world wide internet place and begin drooling: www.Otesaga.com Albany, ASGA has reserved 30 rooms, most likely enough for 50 people, as many room together, but don’t hesitate. With peak fall season in northern New York, I wouldn’t be surprised if within 2-3 weeks the rooms fill up. See the flyer and registration form that accompanies this newsletter, or visit this website to download all forms: www.SinglesGolf.com/Cooperstown Oh! Canada Courtyard Marriott Fills-Up July 16/17 Fairmont Tremblant: more rooms for the July 18-20 portion of event We’re up to 73 players. Good news, however, the Courtyard Marriott in Montreal says we’ve surpassed our allotment. The original play was for two days in Montreal then three days in Tremblant. No problem if you want to head straight to Tremblant for the 3-day event, but if you want to fly into Montreal and stay a couple of days there before heading to Tremblant, we’ll try to accommodate you. Just email [email protected] and express your desire. We’ll see how many others want to do that as well. So join 70+ others. www.SinglesGolf.com/Canada is the site to visit. Sign-up with a friend if you want to save money and share a room.
The 2018 Seine River Cruise Paris, France — September 9 — 18, 2018 We’ve selected Tauck as our river cruise company of choice. Tauck, a 92-year-old company that started providing tours to parts of America and Canada many people had never seen, has helped ASGA plan this trip with a promise our members will thoroughly enjoy from private tours of small and historic French towns along the Seine River to the beauty of the MS Swiss Sap-phire ship itself, the professionalism of the Tauck staff, to the highly acclaimed food that will be prepared for us each evening. Having taken this itinerary as a site visit in October of last
year, I can personally attest to the great “first class” value. ASGA has “special pricing.” We never pay what the public pays for our multi-chapter events, whether on the mainland or overseas. (We’re not allowed to actually tell you price difference, but if you go to the website and click on the COST tab, see for yourself!) Our itinerary is to visit the historic monuments in Rouen, the English Channel villages of Etretat and Honfleur, Jumieges Ab-bey, one of the great Benedictines of France, Chateau Gaillard, Claude Monet’s home and a lot more. At our halfway point on the cruise, we’ll visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy. Head to www.SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruise or review the video at www.SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruiseVideo. Tauck even offers quarterly payments to make it easier on you. So be thinking about whom you’d like to room with to save on your overall costs. Airfare to Paris is not included and we urge you to purchase trip insurance since the trip is 15 months away!
Golf Rules
Yes, golf rules much of our lives but did you know there’s a series of proposed golf rule changes? In an attempt to make the game a bit friendlier and to hasten play, the USGA and the R&A have tossed out some suggestions for some (much needed) rule changes. Well, much needed if you’re on the PGA tour. Seven proposals have to do with taking relief. Totally not what you’re thinking . . . although I have taken relief many times on the course. It’s part of the rules, folks. So your ball is in the bunker and Mr. Butterfly lands on your ball. He’s impressed with those cute divots. So impressed that he stays there seemingly forever. Under current rules, he’s con-sider a “loose impediment” and you cannot do anything to shoo him or any other loose impediment away. With the proposed rule changes, all impediments can be moved. So this sets the stage for some interesting reading, like the new rules telling you how to drop a ball. I’ve been doing that all my life or so I’ve been told. Check them out at www.SinglesGolf.com/ProposedRuleChanges
- - Tom Alsop, President and Founder American Singles Golf Association — Our 25th Year!
American Singles Golf Association June, 2017 SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot
ASGA National Website SinglesGolf.com
Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events SinglesGolf.com/events
To join or renew dues in ASGA SinglesGolf.com/join
List of Chapters/See Newsletters SinglesGolf.com/chapters
Request Free Brochures & Stand SinglesGolf.com/ContactUs
Request Free Set of Lost Club Labels Singles Golf.com/ContactUs
Previous National Newsletters SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot
Previous Breaking News SinglesGolf.com/BreakingNews
Email the National Office [email protected]
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ASGA
COOPERSTOWN MULTI-CHAPTER GOLF WEEKEND
Group Tickets to Baseball Hall of Fame Available!
September 22 - September 24, 2017
Albany ASGA invites you to join us for a
weekend of golf and relaxation at the
beautiful Otesaga Resort Hotel in
Cooperstown, New York.
Limited Number of Rooms Peak Season — They Will Go Fast!
A block of rooms has been set aside for ASGA Albany’s Multi-Chapter Event
Booking instructions are found below.
Online:
Go to www.otesaga.com and enter your group code 1788603
Rooms are set aside for Friday & Saturday, September 22 & 23, 2017
If you need extra nights please contact hotel directly at 866-494-0085 option 1
If rooms show as unavailable please contact the Otesaga directly as we may have other options not available online.
Call the Hotel:
You may also contact the Otesaga M-F 8am-5pm.
When calling mention you are attending the Albany ASGA Event
You can reach the Otesaga at 866-494-0085 option 1
Need an extra night? Call the hotel at 1-866-494-0085 option 1
You can also email [email protected]
Rates:
$248.00 + tax per night for 1 or 2 guests with breakfast. Gratuity not included.
$16 + tax for each additional guest
Superior room upgrade $25 and suite upgrades $150 (based on availability) + tax
More details at the Official Registration Form on the following page.
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM
ASGA COOPERSTOWN MULTI-CHAPTER WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017
COOPERSTOWN EVENT PACKAGE AT THE OTESAGA RESORT . . . $200 INCLUDES:
GATHERING ON FRIDAY AT THE FIRE BAR (Includes one (1) drink)
GOLF WITH CART ON SATURDAY AT THE LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF COURSE
AWARDS BANQUET ON SATURDAY NIGHT — OVERLOOKING LAKE OSWEGO
WELCOME GOODIE BAG & TROLLEY TICKET
OPTIONAL GOLF ADD-ONS:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - GOLF AT COBLESKILL, 11AM…$35 WITH CART SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 - GOLF AT LEATHERSTOCKING, 11AM…$98 WITH CART
2 NIGHT’S AT THE OTESAGA RESORT (1-866-494-0085, OPTION 1, Group Code 1788603)
HOTEL RESERVATIONS WITH THE OTESAGA SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL. (M-F, 8-5 eastern)
$277/PP BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (taxes included) $554/PP BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY (taxes included)
ELEGANT BUFFET BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY (GRATUITY FOR BUFFET NOT INCLUDED)
ADDITIONAL HOTEL CHOICES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT COOPERSTOWN. Go to Expedia.com
NEED A ROOMMATE? EMAIL [email protected]
NAME______________________________________________ ASGA CHAPTER* ________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE_____________________________ CELL PHONE______________________________
EMAIL___________________________________________ HANDICAP OR AVG. SCORE__________
* YOU MUST BE AN ASGA MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. TO JOIN / RENEW, GO TO SINGLESGOLF.COM/JOIN
YOUR PAYMENT INCLUDES:
( ) $200 FOR EVENT ( ) $35 FOR COBLESKILL ( ) $98 FOR SUNDAY LEATHERSTOCKING ( ) $12 FOR BASEBALL’S HALL OF FAME TICKETS
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: ALBANY ASGA Mail to: ELLEN RILEY, 62 SHERWOOD TRAIL, SARATOGA SPRING, NY 12866
A Mid-Summer’s Dream! You must be a member of the American Singles Golf Association in order to attend this event.
You choose between a 3-day or 5-day event. 5 Day: Fly into Montreal, spend two nights there, visit Old Montreal and play one round of golf, then motor coach to Tremblant for 3 nights and golf . . . Or . . . 3-day: Go directly to Tremblant, 90 miles northeast of Montreal for 3 nights, 2 rounds of golf and more!
5-Day Package (Montreal + Tremblant): Room-With-Someone — $899.00 Room-by-Yourself — $1,389.00 Dates: Arrive in Montreal on Sunday, July 16, 2017 and depart Tremblant on Friday, July 21.
• Welcoming party (cash bar) followed by dinner. • 2 nights’ lodging at the Courtyard by Marriott, two blocks from Old Montreal (Sun/Mon nights (July 16-17)) • Breakfast each morning, dinners each night; lunches on your own. • 1 round of golf at Val des Lacs (round is halfway between Montreal and Tremblant (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) • 3 nights’ lodging at the Fairmont Hotel in Tremblant • 2 rounds of golf at Tremblant (play Le Diable and Le Geant)
3-Day Package (Tremblant Only): Room-With-Someone — $649.00 Room-by-Yourself — $929.00 Dates: Arrive in Tremblant Tuesday, July 18, 2017, depart on Friday, July 21.
• 3 nights’ lodging at the Fairmont Hotel in Tremblant • Breakfast each morning • 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) • Welcoming party (cash bar) and dinner. Two additional dinners included. Lunches on your own.
See next page for PDF Registration Form or go to SinglesGolf.com/Canada to register and pay online.
If you need a roommate and don’t have one, ASGA will do its very best to find a same-gendered roommate for you.
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION — Phone 980-833-6450 (Call/Text: M-F, 9-2 Eastern) Event Details: SinglesGolf.com/Canada Links to courses, hotels, etc. at the website.
NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW YOUR NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT.
NAME ___________________________________________________ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME ___________________ (Indicate city if no chapter name.)
ADDR _____________________________________________CTY________________________ST______ZIP_________ Handicap/Avg.Score _________
HOME PH ( )___________________ WORK/CELL PH ( )__________________ E-MAIL _____________________________________________
PASSPORT REQUIRED TO VISIT CANADA. Ever had a DUI? See special Canadian laws regarding DUIs at SinglesGolf.com/DUI
CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE (Packages are described on previous flyer page): ( ) $649.00 — 3-DAY PACKAGE ROOMING-WITH-SOMEONE (Obtain your own roommate or we will attempt to obtain a same-gendered person.)
( ) $929.00 — 3-DAY ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (includes everything in 3-Day Pkg.) ( ) $899.00 — 5-DAY PACKAGE ROOMING-WITH-SOMEONE (Obtain your own roommate or we will attempt to obtain a same-gendered person.) ( ) $1,389.00 — 5-DAY ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (includes everything in 5-Day Pkg.) ( ) $60.00 — I’m not renting/sharing a car & need round trip motor coach transportation to & from Tremblant.
My roommate will be __________________________________ (or we’ll attempt to assign a same-gender roommate if you prefer.) Please do not list yourself as someone else’s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, both must choose same package. We can’t hold your room until both parties have paid. I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Rooms are “run of house.” Hotel controls your room location & type. We register you subject to those conditions.
I’d like to play ( ) one ( ) all rounds of golf with ______________________________. Email special requests to [email protected]
I AM PURCHASING: $ ___________ for the above package indicated by a check mark + $ ___________ Mulligans (add $10 for 6 mulligans for the 2 Tremblant courses or add $15 for 9 mulligans for all 3 courses.) + $ ___________ 50/50 Raffle Tickets (add $20 here for 25 fifty-fifty raffle tickets. Tickets $20 for 20 at the event.) + $ ___________ $60 for round trip motor coach indicated above = $ ___________ TOTAL AMOUNT I AM REMITTING $ ___________ $99 now to hold my spot. I will remit balance due of $_________ by June 1 if by check or we will chg. card below on June 1.
I AM REMITTING $ ___________ As Full Amount Due. Make Check* Payable to ASGA, Inc. OR complete credit card info below.
CANCELLATION*: There is a 25% cancellation fee on or before 06/15/17. Absolutely NO refunds after 6/15/17. If your plans change, you (not ASGA) can sell your position to another member. See events website for cancellation policy, terms & conditions.
TRAVEL PROTECTION IS OFFERED on this event as an option & must be purchased within 10 days of registering thru the event website. ( ) I will apply for trip insurance within ten (10) days of registering. See “Travel Protection” link at SinglesGolf.com/Canada ( ) I am declining to purchase travel protection. If you register without purchasing travel protection, you are indicating that you are declin-ing to purchase travel protection and you assume all risks, e.g. personal or friend or family sickness/injury/accidents at last moment and would therefore receive no refund of any sort if any issue arises.
CONFIRMATION: A letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days after registering, you must contact ASGA at the number below.
MAILING ADDRESS: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr., Suite 107, Matthews, NC 28105 Questions: Call or Text to 980-833-6450
* There is a 4% service charge for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See www.SinglesGolf.com/events for complete details of policy and events. © 2017 ASGA, Inc.
PAY BY CREDIT CARD: I hereby authorize ASGA to charge my account number below for the “$99 DEPOSIT” OR “Full Amount Due” as indicated above. A 3% fee will be added to the TOTAL AMOUNT shown above if using a credit card.
Acc’t. No: ____________________________________________________ Exp. ________ Signature__________________________________________
QUESTIONS? E-MAIL TOM ALSOP at [email protected] OR CALL 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION — Phone 980-833-6450 (Call/Text: M-F, 9-2 Eastern) Visit the Event Website for all details, addresses, etc.: SinglesGolf.com/Canada
July 16-17 in Montreal with 1 round of golf, then motor coach to Tremblant for 3 nights and 2 rounds of golf & prizes. Breakfasts and dinners included.
You head directly to Tremblant where Montreal group joins you July 18-21, 2 rounds of golf & prizes. Break-fasts and dinners included. Everyone departs July 21.
Note: Meeting locations may vary. Upon joining, you will receive a monthly newsletter telling you about monthly meetings, outings, etc. If you have any questions, contact your local chapter leader or call 1-888-GOLFMATE or 980-833-6450. Please complete information box at right.
PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER’S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW)
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? __________________ CHAPTER YOU ARE JOINING OR RENEWING IN: _________________
NAME __________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDR: _______________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________ CITY_______________________________ ST ______ ZIP _______ HOME (______)_____________________ WORK/CELL (______)____________________ EMPL. BY ________________________ POSITION_________________________ ( ) AVAILABLE FOR WEEKDAY GOLF ( ) WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR CHAPTER
MONTH & DAY BORN _______________ YOUR USGA HANDICAP® ____________ or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE ____________
Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $158.00 for two years (includes free ASGA logo’d shirt when joining for two years!) and can be paid by check or credit card. Credit card users: JOIN BY PHONE: 1-888-465-3628 or FAX COMPLETED FORM to 1-888-465-3295. Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. No shipping charge if ASGA shirt ordered with application.
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LEGAL STUFF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the undersigned Applicant (hereinafter referred to as “Releasor”), in consideration of being permitted to participate in golf activities organized or sponsored by ASGA, Inc., d/b/a American Singles Golf Association, a Delaware Corporation, or its affiliate chapters in the United States and Canada, (the “Releasees”) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and suffi-ciency is hereby acknowledged, hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal repre-sentatives agree to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and not to sue Releasees and/or Releasee’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and on account of any and all past, present, and future claims, debts, causes of action, damages, personal injuries, wrongful deaths, property loss, and property damage (including attorney’s fees and costs relative thereto), whether due or not, direct or contingent, liquidated or unliqui-dated, latent or patent, known or unknown, which in any way concern or relate to any act or omission of Re-leasees. Except in the event of any gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against Releasees for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by me in relation to the premises and operations of the golf course, including riding on golf carts or playing the game of golf. I am aware that participation in and/or observance of the golf activities and/or other activities sponsored by Releasees is or may be an inherently dangerous activity and may have health-related risks, and agree that I am voluntarily participating in and/or observing such activities with full knowledge of all dangers and risks involved. In addition, I hereby expressly assume all risks of injury, death, property loss, property damage, and other loss and damage which my occur relative to the participation in and/or observance of such activities. I understand and agree that this Release includes any and all claims based on the past, present and future ordinary negligence, action, and/or inaction of Releasees and/or Releasee’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates. I acknowledge that I have read this Release, have been fully and completely advised of the potential dangers incidental and inherent to the participation in and/or observance of the activities organized and/or sponsored by Releasees, and am fully aware of the legal consequences of signing the Application Form acknowledging this Release. I agree that this Release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of my residency, and that if any portion of this Release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full force and effect. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Membership in the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) becomes effective upon receipt of dues and is valid for the period of time requested as indicated on the application form, subject to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I am 21 years or older, single (i.e. never married OR divorced OR legally separated OR widowed), and have read and accept, as a condition of joining, the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK shown above. I understand that dues are non-refundable and are subject to change. I agree that all rosters, membership lists, e-mail addresses, or any other information provided to him/her as a result of their membership in ASGA are the property of ASGA and shall not be used for any purpose other than ASGA. I understand that the information provided on the Application for Membership may be reproduced on the chapter’s roster and distributed to other ASGA members and published on www.SinglesGolf.com, otherwise, I will note on the Application Form for certain info not to be published. OPT-OUT CLAUSE: I understand that I may, at any time, request any information not be reprinted, reproduced or distributed, such as home phone, address, etc. in or on any newsletter, roster, website, etc. Such request to be sent to [email protected]. ASGA may not be held liable for inadvertent publishing of opt-out information. AGREEMENT TO POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL CHAPTER: I agree to abide by the “ASGA Policies” as outlined in the Policy section of www.SinglesGolf.com as well as my local chapter’s bylaws and policies.
For more information, call ASGA at 1-888-GOLFMATE or 980-833-6450.
DUES - 24 Months - $158 (includes free ASGA logo’d shirt - Most Popular!)
DUES (Join for 3 years, 4th year free - $237 (incl. free shirt - best value)
DUES - 12 Months + ASGA logo’d golf shirt - $109 (includes shipping)
DUES - 12 Months - $79
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Mail: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr. #107, Matthews, NC 28105
NOTE: ASGA DOES NOT CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP OR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. Golf can be a dangerous sport. Accidents can
occur by you or another party striking a golf ball, by a golf cart turning over, or simply falling down steps. PLEASE TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTION when playing in ASGA events.
Chapters and individuals running golf tournaments are not professionals but are volunteers, and therefore, you must assume additional responsibility for your own safety.
Please abide by the safety rules posted inside your golf cart, at the golf course, as well as the official website of the United States Golf Association (www.USGA.org). If you
have a safety concern, please bring it to the attention of the person(s) running an event, your chapter president or golf course management personnel.
The Washington DC Chapter of the
American Singles Golf Association
WANTS YOU! We’re 3,000 members in 75 cities and we’re ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN! So if you’re single (i.e. divorced, widowed, legally separated or never married) and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you’re invited to inquire about membership by calling the American Singles Golf Association directly at 1-888-465-3628 (1-TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE) or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com