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Washington DC Chapter - American Singles Golf Association — November 2014
CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA
Upcoming Events The Great ASGA-DC Turkey Shoot in
Myrtle Beach November 22-29, 2014 Cosmopolitan’s Toys for Tots Happy
Hour at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Tyson’s from 5:30 to 8:00 pm December 2, 2014
Washington Golf Show at Dulles Expo Center Saturday February 7, 2015
Social Chair This is another appeal for volunteers to serve as the Social Chair. As you can see in the “Elections” sec-tion, the position of Social Chair is still vacant. The activity of the Social Chair is critical to the success of our chapter because it supplements the coordination of the golf outings with social events. Without a So-cial Chair, the number of social events will be very low to non-existent. In the past the Social Chair has been responsible for identifying locations and coordinators of events in Maryland and Virginia. In order to make the job easier, the Board has decided to try splitting the activities of the position between two peo-
Upcoming Events Include (see SinglesGolf.com/events) ASGA National's (Belated) New Year's Event - Orlando Area -
January 4-7, 2015. Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/NewYears Orlando's Sunshine Fling - March 12-15, 2015. Details released
in the coming months. For more information, contact Barney Coomes at [email protected]
Phoenix ASGA's Sedona Arizona Weekend - April 12-15, 2015. Includes two rounds of golf on very picturesque courses. Contact John Tuel ([email protected]) or Jeanne Tillmann ([email protected]) for more info. Details posted in the near future.
Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE
Regular Meeting Date: Variable (see singlesgolfdc.com) Next Meeting: TBD Meeting Location: TBD Our Website: www.singlesgolfdc.com Our Hotline: 1-888-465-3628
(See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left or go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join
ple, one for Maryland and one for Vir-ginia events. Therefore, if you can serve in either the Maryland or Virginia positions or both, please contact Sue Woida, the Nominat-ing Committee Chair or Leesa Weiss, Chapter President. The duties of the Social Chair are very simple and include: Identifying locations for social events Recruiting event coordinators who
then coordinate the events
ASGA-DC Elections The DC Chapter of ASGA met at In-digo Landing for our membership social gathering and annual elections on Friday Nov 7. Approximately 25 members were in attendance. All the candidates for the 2015 Board were in attendance with the exception of Bob Musson (Communications Chair). Sue Woida, as Chair of the Nominating committee called for any nominations from the floor and there were none. It was noted that no one had come forward with a nomination for Social Chair, either for the entire Chapter or for
a geographic sub-region (Virginia or Mary-land/DC): there were no nominations at the meeting so the Social Chair position will remain vacate. Ms. Woida then proceeded to announce that Bob Musson (current Communication Chair) had submitted his nomination for the same position on the 2015 Board, placed his name in nomination, and the nomination was seconded. The member-ship by voice voted yes (there were no “No” votes). Next Ms. Woida, preceded to announce that Scott Hall had submitted his nomina-tion for the position of Golf Chair on the 2015 Board, placed his name in nomina-tion, and the nomination was seconded. The membership by voice voted yes (there were no “No” votes). Ms. Woida then proceeded to announce that Mary Lou Kupfer (current Member-ship Chair) had submitted her nomination for the same position on the 2015 Board, placed her name in nomination, and the nomination was seconded. The member-ship by voice voted yes (there were no “No” votes). Final next position was President. Leesa Weiss had submitted her nomination to
Washington, DC Chapter of the
American Singles Golf Association
President Leesa Weiss
Chairman of the Board Sharon Geyer
Golf Chairperson David Sheets
Social Chairperson Vacant
Membership Chairperson
Mary Lou Kupfer [email protected]
Communications Chairperson
Robert Musson [email protected]
Secretary Sue Woida
Treasurer Christine Ozyjowski
Useful Links - Save these links and phone number for easy access to information
about local and national ASGA events:
ASGA-DC Meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ASGADC/
ASGA-DC Chapter: http://www.singlesgolfdc.com/index.html
ASGA-DC Chapter Events: http://www.singlesgolfdc.com/2012/schedule.html
ASGA-National: http://www.singlesgolf.com
ASGA Newsletters: http://www.singlesgolf.com/chapter_list.php
ASGA Chapter Rosters: http://www.singlesgolf.com/roster.php
ASGA Member Account Info: http://www.singlesgolf.com (click on “My Account”)
ASGA-DC Handicap Service Info: http://www.singlesgolfdc.com/misc.html - posting_02
We also have a hotline: 1-888-465-3628
retain that position on the 2015 Board. Ms. Woida placed her name in nomination, and the nomination was seconded. The mem-bership by voice vote voted yes (there were no “No” votes). In summary the 2015 Board will be:
~Sue Woida, Chair, Nominating Committee
Recent Events October 11– Golf at Musket Ridge On an October 11th afternoon, 19 ASGA friends had a very enjoyable experience on the scenic, rolling fairways and enjoyable layout at Musket Ridge Golf Course in My-ersville, Maryland. While the day began with ominous weather forecasts, the players started their rounds with cloudy skies but no rain. No rain checks were needed. In fact, as play progressed, the skies cleared and the sun came out to reward our intrepid group's patience with a glorious afternoon of fall golf. Thanks to everyone who came out and played, and congratulations to the closest-to-the-pin winners on the four par-3 holes:
#2: Keith Proudfoot #8: Leesa Weiss #13: Joe McCloskey #17: Joe McCloskey
The players ended their rounds by meet-ing together in the Musket Ridge Club House to share stories of the day's hap-penings and to catch up with new and old friends. This was followed by dinner nearby at The Main Cup in Middletown, MD. For those of you who were unable to join us, this was the first time we had sched-uled something at Musket Ridge in a while. But the positive response from our players suggests it may be a good idea to plan for another outing to Musket Ridge next season. ~Event Coordinator: Scott Hall
October 17 – Golf at Lansdowne, Robert Trent Jones Course 32 players played on a beautiful sunny, but windy day, which was quite a contrast for when we got rained out before. Cart path only, which meant a lot of walking, but considering that most of us spend too much time either sitting in front of a com-puter, in the car, or in front of the TV, it was probably good for us. The winners on the Par 3’s were Sam Tolbert, Leslie Mangeri, Shannon Bonk, and Leesa Weiss. We also had a ran-domly picked (good sport winner) Kath-leen Griffin. Perhaps if we play Lansdowne again, we can try their other course (Greg Norman). Thanks for all those good sports that played. ~Event Coordinator: Keith Proudfoot
ASGA DC President
Leesa Weiss
Chairman of the Board
Dave Sheets
Golf Chair Scott Hall
Social Chair VACANT
Communica-tions Chair
Bob Musson
Membership Chair
Mary Lou Kupfer
Treasurer Christine Ozyjowski
Secretary Sue Woida
Handicap Chair VACANT
About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Gregory Basheda - 11/01 Sheila DeTurk - 11/18 Mark Hendrickson - 11/05 Eva Klivington - 11/14 Neil Mark - 11/29 Gayla Moilanen - 11/21 Stacy Pontarollo - 11/18 Yoneko Ramsey - 12/12 Harman Redman - 11/15 Ann Webster - 12/04 Pamela Wiggins - 11/12 Robert Wincer - 12/15 Welcome newest members: Richard Ferris - Joined 09/22/2014 These members recently renewed: Gregory Basheda Kathleen Griffin Ellie Hochman Elizabeth Jones These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Sten Atkinson - 10/31/2014 Hendrik Bakker - 10/31/2014 Denise Ertel - 10/31/2014 Helen Flaim - 09/30/2014 Charles O'Dell - 09/30/2014 Elisabeth Ross - 10/31/2014 Adon Snyder - 10/31/2014 Carolyn Toner - 09/30/2014 Our chapter currently has 119 mem-bers.
Rules and More Rules Bending branch out of the way of your swing Q. Larry was playing in a stroke play event. As he too often does, he was play-ing most of the round on the edge of the woods rather than in the fairway. On hole # 5 his ball was tucked up against a very large bush in the rough. On preparing to take his stance and practice his set-up swing it became apparent that a branch would inhibit (don’t you just love that word) him from making an unrestricted back-swing. Larry carefully bent the interfering branch back and tucked it behind a larger branch that held it out of his way. Larry then proceeded to top the ball but did get it out into the fairway. But I digress. Excuse
me, got carried away. Now back to Larry. His opponent called called a 2 stoke penalty. Larry protested. What is the correct answer below?
A. Larry did nothing wrong bending the branch out of the way of his swing, so long as he did not break a branch. No penalty is warranted.
B. The opponent was correct. Larry can not bend branches. But the penalty is only one stroke, not two.
C. The opponent was correct. Larry can not bend branches. Two strokes is the correct penalty.
D. That is an obvious 15 yard pen-alty. Ball is to be re-spotted at the point of infraction, 1st down.
AND THE ANSWER IS: The answer is C. Larry was wrong and should have been assessed a two (2) stroke penalty. Larry was in violation of USGA Rule 13-2 which pertains to “Improving Lie, Area of Intended Stance or Swing, or Line of Play”. The rule is very explicit, you are not allowed to im-prove your lie, area of stance or swing, or your line of play. The basic play it as it lies rule. The penalty for violating the rule in match play is loss of the hole; in stroke play the penalty is two strokes. Larry had options he could have made. 1. He could have declared the ball un-
playable and taken a penalty and drop.
2. Or he could have played it where it was in a manner that did not entail bending the branch and breaching the rules. He could have for example
choked down on the club and made a shorter swing. Conversly, he could have taken a full swing and hit the branch free of penalty and swung down trying to make good contact with the ball.
Status of "GIMMEE" putts Q. Larry switched to a 5 foot belly putter a number of years ago. His putting has not improved, it may have even worsened. But he persists. Then again, he uses his putter to determine if he can take a “GIMMEE.” He takes anything within the leather. That long belly putter gives him an extra foot or two of “GIMMEES.” According to the rules of golf, a “GIMMEE” putt is any putt that is within: What is the correct answer?
A. One foot of the hole B. Two feet of the hole C. Within the distance from the putter
head to the leather. D. There is no such thing as a
“GIMMEE” putt within the rules of golf.
AND THE ANSWER IS: The answer is D, there is no recognized “GIMMEE” putt. While the rules allow a stroke / putt to be conceded, having the same effect as a “GIMMEE,” there can be no agreement in advance to concede a stroke / putt of a specified length. All putts are required to be putted / holed out. Your competitor may concede a stroke, but any agreement to concede all putts of a set length is a breach of rule 1-3, (Agreement to Waive Rules) the penalty for which is disqualification.
Orlando’s Ultimate Sunshine Fling – “Golf at the Beach” March 12-15, 2015 4 days/3 nights of fun, fairways and friends Make Checks payable to: ASGA-Orlando. Send with Registration Form to: Steve Hall – 3153 McEwan View Circle Orlando, FL 32812. First come, first served until full. Absolute deadline: February 10, 2015 but this may fill up fast. Secure your spot EARLY. Name for Your Name Tag (PRINT CLEARLY):______________________________________________________ ( ) Male Female ( )
Address___________________________ ________________________City______________________ St__________ Zip_________
Home Phone ( ) ________________ Bus/Cell ____________________ E-Mail:_________________________________________
Roommate ( ) ________________________________________ Your Chapter___________________________________________
Handicap or Avg. Score ______. Notes:___________________________________________________________________________
Select from Package Rates - Circle Choice Below: Basic Package includes 3 nights/4 days, starting with reception dinner &
dancing Thursday night, 2 rounds premium golf Fri/Sat, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, more dancing, awards, use of practice facility , comp
Wi-Fi, taxes/resort fees and gratuities. NOTE 11/25: Resort View Villas with 2 double beds in each bedroom are presently sold out.
See bedroom layouts currently open below. Get your group of friends to share a villa, or sign up as a single and we’ll put you with a
group. This outing is booking fast but we will work with you as best possible to get your best arrangements.
*Must be at least three single occupancy rates per villa to receive above pricing. If occupancy per unit drops below three people (1
person/bedroom), package price is subject to change.
See Flyer for items included in these packages
**Rates for non basic package subject to club service fees and taxes. Current Service Fee is 9.75% and tax is 11%; subject to change. Contact Ham-
mock Beach Reservations at 1-866-841-0287 and state you are an ASGA to get the preferred rates:. www.hammockbeach.com
Check Selected Prepaid Package: __ $10 Mulligans (for 3 each day) __$20 for 25 50/50 tickets __$ 20 for 25 Prize Tickets Total
Package and Amount of Check, as selected above (not including additional nights): $____________________________
Note: Your registration indicates acceptance of Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policies and set forth in this package. If your registration is received
after the event is full, your check and registration will be returned to you without penalty. If your registration is already processed when you cancel, a
25% cancellation fee applies if you cancel before 02/01/15. There are absolutely NO refunds if you cancel after 02/01/15 for any reason. You may
wish to consider buying travel insurance if your plans and availability are subject to change. However, if you cancel, you may find another ASGA
member of same-gender (if you both chose Basic Package and had ASGA-Orlando assign your roommate for example), and transfer your paid reserva-
tion to them at no penalty (if at least 72 hours before your first scheduled event).
Questions: Contact Barney Coomes (Event Coordinator) at 407-432-6318 or email: [email protected]
Choice Accommodation Type – Circle Single or Double Occupancy : Single Occ. Double Occ.
* Resort View Villa 3 BR (Large Common Area. BR1. 1-King. BR 2. 1-Queen. BR3. 2-Twins) $972* $796*
* Main Tower 3 BR Ocean View Suite (Common Area w/balcony. 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins) $1033* $826*
Main Tower One BR Ocean View Suite (King Bedroom) $1310* $965*
Choice Additional Options: Circle Item That Applies Price
Add Non-Golfer to Any Package to your Room Name: $325 w/dbl occ. BR
Commuter Package (No Accommodations ) All meals and functions $635
Additional Room Nights (Make these arrangements with the hotel and pay hotel separately) Nightly Rate – Pay Hotel
Resort View Villa 3 bedroom $289**
Main Tower 3 BR Ocean View Suite $339**
Main Tower One BR Ocean View Suite $189**
Travel Considerations Nestled on a stretch of unspoiled beach along Florida’s Atlantic Coast in Palm Coast Florida, Hammock Beach Resort is an extraordinary treasure. This exquisite oceanfront playground is just south of St. Augustine (America’s oldest city) and just north of Daytona Beach. Travel 90 minutes west to all of Orlando’s glittering at-tractions or simply relax on the private beach. Just outside your door, you’ll find a pristine coastal landscape, endless recreation, and ocean views that will carry you as far away as your dreams will take you. Potential Airports: Hammock Beach is close to Daytona (30 minutes), Jacksonville (1.5 hours), Orlando (1.5 hours), Sanford (1 hour) airports, and other airports such as Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are accessible, depending on your travel plans and best airfares. Get your airfare early to get your best price and best availability. Shuttle services exist from some airports to Hammock Beach; however, renting a car is your best option. Check out http://www.hammockbeach.com/overview/location (and directions) To make additional night accommodations outside of the Basic Package at the preferred rate, contact Hammock Beach directly at 1-877-834-8862 and request the “ASGA rate”. (Fax: 407-390-3855) Extend your stay and use Hammock Beach as your destination resort to explore nearby attractions, or venture further to Orlando and Kennedy Space Center. www.worldgolfvillage.com (golf and golf village and Hall of Fame). See link of things to see/do in St. Augustine including world famous ghost tours, fountain of youth, horse-drawn carriages, night life and outlet malls. www.wegoplaces.com - things to do near Hammock Beach Resort www.tripadvisor.com – things to do near Hammock Beach Resort Optional rounds of golf are offered during your stay at Hammock Beach for a preferred rate of $135. You can make these arrangements directly with the pro shop at 1-386-447-4611 once you are registered. Optional Golf for Thursday, March 12 Available Now. We have reserved 40 slots for ASGA play with tee times starting at 11:00AM at Palm Harbor Golf Club, just a short distance from the resort. Call the Pro Shop directly to reserve your spot NOW at 368-986-4653. Cost is $50 plus tax. You will pay the pro shop upon arrival. Palm Harbor Golf Club, 100 Cooper Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137 www.palmharborgolfclub.com
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