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Southern Arizona Tee Times Magazine is the only frequently published golf publication in the area. Serving the communities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Oro Valley, Casa Grande, Florence, Rio Rico and Nogales, and home of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, we represent once the greatest golfing areas in the world.TRANSCRIPT
teetimesSOUTHERN ARIZONA
July l August 2009
ON THE COVER:Play thru Omni Tucson Na�onal this summer,
one of several courses throughout the area offering summer promo�ons to our readers. See page 4.Deals
5 Keys to High-SpinWedge Shots
Play TimeHorseshoe Bay ResortThe REALLY BIG SHOW In Texas
Sizzlin’Summer9 PAGES OF SUMMER GOLF PROMOTIONS !!!
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IT’S A BUYER’S MARKETDon’t miss out this time
To view additional information on any of these listings, or any home in Tucson, please visit
www.BeckyNolenTeam.comor call to schedule a showing at (520) 906-2157.
GREAT VALUE IN ORO VALLEYCOUNTRY CLUBBEST BUY in Oro Valley CC Estates!Charming custom built home onthe golf course offers 2338 SF,3BR/2BA with spacious open greatroom with soaring ceilings.Beautiful east-facing patio withlush landscape make this theperfect AZ outdoor living. $417,150.00
When the Seller’s were demanding top dollar for their homes in
2005, the Buyer’s were coming in flock’s to buy houses. Now, the
interest rates are still low, the prices have rolled back and there are
many homes to choose from – DON’T MISS YOUR
OPPORTUNITY to buy when the time is RIGHT!!
Our team doesn’t just sell golf properties! Whether you are looking
for the smoking deal in a golf community, need a place to house your
horse, or simply want to find the “best buy” around, we can help!!
Here are just a few homes we have available that fit the bill for
almost anyone.
SUPERB HORSE PROPERTYCowboy Cool is what you'll saywhen you see this country living on1.5 acres conveniently close toeverything. Never been lived innew home boasts metal roof, 3-cargarage, storage shed, travertine &wood floors, beamed ceilings, wraparound porches, gourmet kitchenw/ granite, stainless steel appl &commercial gas stove and VIEWS!
$439,900.00
POPULAR MONTERRAShort-sale opportunity in popularOro Valley neighborhood!Spacious 1849 SF, 3B+Den/2BAhome with pool, spa, ramada andhuge pie-shaped lot. Located onquiet cul-de-sac.
$289,000.00
Beautifully renovatedtownhome on golf course with
mountain views & just stepsfrom community pool.3BR/2BA, loaded with
upgrades & everything new in a24/7 gated community.
$349,900.00
Well maintained home on thegolf course in popular Fairway
Heights. 2 BR+Den/2BA, opengreatroom and bright, cheery
kitchen with eat-in nook.Screened in porch w/ lots of
shade and side patio withmountain views!
$350,000.00
Stunning SW contemporaryhome on the fairway with
mountain vista views screamsquality throughout! 4BR/2.5
BA, huge living areas, luxuriousmaster suite, fab kitchen andthe best in AZ outdoor living
make this the perfect match foryour golf course dream home.
$699,000.00
THREE TO CHOOSE FROM IN OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL
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tucson & Scot tsdale Golf Pack ages3 Nights Accommodations: Choose from Hotel, Resort, Condo orPrivate Home2 Rounds of Golf: Choose from over 60 coursesFall & Spring Packages Starting at: $315.00*Winter Packages Starting at: $425.00*Summer Packages Starting at: $235.00*
az golf academy real estate luxurious accommodations short & long term rentals
*Price is per person based on double occupancy, choice of accommodations and golf courses.
To create your own golf package, reservations or for more information call 888-465-3125
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA
tee timesFEATURES
4 SPECIAL FEATURE: SIZZLIN’ SUMMER DEALS9 CONTINUOUS PAGES OF GOLF DISCOUNTS, PROMOTIONS AND PACKAGES!
DEPARTMENTSInstruction
14 CIRCLES & LINES 16 GET THE MOST OF YOUR PLAY TIME18 FIVE KEYS TO HIGH SPIN WEDGE SHOTS19 OUT IN ONE: BASIC BUNKER TIPS
Equipment
20 POP-UP PROTECTOR: PROTECTS CLUBS FROM POPPED SHOTSBRIDGESTONE INTRODUCES NEW WEDGE SYSTEMTHE ABACUS PITCH EUROPE STRETCH RAIN JACKET
21 CUTTING DOWN A SET FOR JUNIOR
Play Away22 HORESHOE BAY RESORT: THE REALLY BIG SHOW IN TEXAS
‘Round Town24 4TH ANNUAL ORO VALLEY JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
’09 AWGA STATE AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSGOLFSWITCH & SATT TO OFFER DISCOUNTED TEE TIMES ONLINE
Business25 TOP 3 INVESTMENT MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
19th Hole
26 CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL: A NORTHWEST DINING TREAT27 MIX IT UP; MCMAHON’S PRIME STEAK HOUSE: WINE TASTING EVENT
Inside The Ropes28 RULES OF THE GAME
15 Area Golf Course Directory
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The Canoa Golf Course in Green Valley, one of several courses throughoutthe area offering summer promo�ons to our readers.
(See page 4)
For decades, the beautiful resort surroundings of Tucson National has long been a place for champions. With two distinct 18-hole courses and home to the storied PGA Tucson Open, one can revel in its uniquely rewarding club experience, including $30 million in newly appointed amenities, a collection of 79 Mountain Vista guestrooms, 4-Star Mobil rated Spa and award-winning Bob's Steak & Chop House.
omnitucsonnational.com(520) 297-2271
The Cañada Golf Course at the Hilton El Conquistador, one of severalcourses throughout the area offering summer promo�ons to our readers.
DESERT GOLFINGSouthern Arizona is home to hundreds of top-notch golf courses with a design for every levelof golfer, and now is the time to play. Frompublic courses to private resorts, choose a dayon the links or a weekend retreat. With theseprices, you’ll feel like you’re splurging, withoutbreaking your pocketbook.
� Arizona National Golf ClubHome course of the University of Arizona Men’s and Women’sCollegiate Golf Teams. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
9777 E. Sabino Greens DriveTucson, AZ 85749520-749-3636
arizonanationalgolfclub.com
25% off current rack rate. Also offering a Two “Fore” Tuesday!!!Buy one green fee, get one free!! Offer good through Septem-ber 27th, 2009. Some restrictions apply.
Semi-Private Golf Club, locker room facilities, state of the art in-door teaching facility, full practice area. Please call for currentmembership specials.
� Wyndham Canoa Ranch ResortDiscover the ultimate destination for unforgettable Arizona GolfVacations!
5775 S. Camino del SolGreen Valley, AZ 85614520-625-1642
www.CanoaRanch.com
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DealsSizzlin’Summer9 PAGES OF SUMMER GOLF PROMOTIONS !!!
� F E AT U R E �
The summer sun is hea�ng up, and so are the savings! Summer is the perfect �meto take advantage of all that Southern Arizona has to offer; and we’ve partneredwith some of our area’s best golf courses, resorts and eateries, to offer our readersincredible savings. On the following pages, you will find promo�ons, ads andinforma�on to help you, our reader, find the best deals in town.
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Book a night in a standard roomfor $99 at the Wyndham CanoaRanch Resort and receive a $99Resort Credit. Resort credit goodfor golf, driving range, Grill onthe Green, and beverage cart.
Upgrade to a 1 bedroom suitefor $129, or a 2 bedroom suitefor $159! Offer expires soon. *Some restrictions may apply
� Crooked Tree Golf Course
Crooked Tree is the place to bethis summer for all your golfingneeds. Voted by Golf Digestreaders as one of the best placesto play in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
9101 N. Thornydale Rd.Tucson, AZ 85719520-744-3366
We are offering our summer spe-cial effective June 1st throughSeptember 31st. After 11:00 amit will cost our golfers $18 towalk 18 holes or $26 to ride 18,or $12 to walk nine and $17 toride nine everyday of the week.Price includes all taxes and fees.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill &Crooked Tree Golf Coursepresents the TGIF Scramble!When: Every Friday this summerbeginning June 5th
Time: 12:00 pmFormat: 18 Hole 2 Man TeamScrambleNo Greens Fee, No Cart FeeEntry Fee: $15 per person$5 Mulligan ($1 per person)Pay out to championship team, 1st flight, and 2nd flight.*Winning teams receive gift cardstoward golf shop merchandise.Limited Field, Sign Up EarlyCall the Golf Shop @ 744-3366 X 1
� Kino Springs Golf Club
187 Kino Springs Dr.Nogales, AZ 85621520-287-8701 or 800-732-5751
Regular Rate: $30 BeforeNoon/$25 After. Southern Ari-zona Tee Times readers will re-ceive a discounted rate of $25Before Noon/$20 After
Driving RangeCourse is in VERY good condition! Beverage cart on course Thurs-day thru SundayRestaurant is open Wednesdaythru Sunday
� Pusch Ridge Golf Course
10000 N. Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704520-544-1700
Four for $6018 holesOffer Expires August 15, 2009This fee includes Green Feeand Golf Car.
For Reservations please call 520-544-1700 or book online atHiltonelconquistador.com*Must have coupon to get these rates.
� Shadow MountainGolf Course
1105 East Irene StreetPearce, Arizona 85625www.shadowmountaingolf-course.com
Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat-Sun:2 For $40Tues-Thurs:2 For $25Noon to Dark Everyday:2 For $25
� Omni Tucson Nat’l Resort & Spa
2727 West Club DriveTucson, AZ 85742520-297-2271www.OmniTucsonNational.com
Summer Promotion: “Dollar for Dollar” Match. For every dollar spent towardsaccommodations this summer,the resort will match that valuein golf, dining or spa credit.For your summer escape, call800-THE OMNI and ask for the“Dollar for Dollar Match” or visitwww.OmniTucsonNational.comOffer valid from May 17 to September 7, 2009
“Drive & Dine” only $65/personEnjoy 18 holes of golf and yourchoice of breakfast or lunch at
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The Omni Tucson National Resort for only $65per person (taxes not included).Have breakfast before you play at The FiestaRoom, or enjoy a legendary lunch at LegendsBar & Grill.
(Valid May 25th-Sept 7th, 2009. Tax and gratuity not in-cluded. Subject to availability, certain restrictions apply,lighter fare menu will apply at Legends.)
Call 520-877-2315 and ask for the Drive &Dine Promotion or visit www.OmniTucsonNa-tional.com
� Tucson City GolfFred Enke8251 E. Irvington Rd. Tucson, AZ 85730520- 791-2539
Silverbell3600 N. Silverbell Rd. Tucson, AZ 85745520- 791-5235
Randolph & Dell Urich600 S. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711520- 791-4161
Fred Enke & SilverbellMonday-Friday $26Saturday, Sunday & Holidays $30Everyday (after 10am) *$23Everyday (after 1pm) *$20Everyday (after 3pm)
All You Can Play **$19Everyday (after 4pm)
9-Holes $15*GOLF-A-THON? For only $4 more, make thisrate ‘ALL YOU CAN PLAY’
Randolph & Dell UrichMonday-Friday $30Saturday, Sunday & Holidays $33Everyday (after 10am) $27Everyday (after 1pm) $24Everyday (after 3pm)
All You Can Play **$23Everyday (after 4pm)
9-Holes $19**Rain Checks NOT AVAILABLE for ‘All You CanPlay’ specials.
WALKING (Everyday, Every Tee Time) save20% off the ‘Rack Rate’Dell Urich = $18.40 (normally $23)Silverbell = $16.00 (normally $20)
Call 791-4336 to reserve your tee time!The above specials (except Walking) includecart and are subject to change without notice.
� Oro Valley Country ClubDiscover a hidden gem in the heart of Oro Valley.
300 W. Greenock DriveOro Valley, AZ 85737520-297-1121www.orovalleycountryclub.com
No cart fees for the first two months of mem-bership when you mention this ad.
Regular and Intermediate members who jointhrough August 31st will not pay dues untilNovember.
� The Pines Golf Club at Marana
8480 N. Continental Links Dr.Marana, AZ 85743520-744-7443www.playthepines.com
Pines Summer Gold Card $59.99Includes: One Free round of golf with pur-chase of card, 9 additional discounted roundsfor $25 each Monday through Thursday, or$29 each Friday through Sunday, 2nd freeround offered after 9 paid rounds are used.All gold card rates include cart and bucket ofrange balls. For additional daily specials go toplaythepines.com specials page.
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� Turquoise Hills Golf & RV
Only Triple Green in Arizona!
800 E. Country Club DriveBenson, AZ 85602520-586-2585
www.TurquoiseHills.com
$15 Green Fees, Include CartExpires August 31, 2009
� Rolling Hills Golf Course
8900 E. 29th StreetTucson, AZ 85710Pro Shop Phone: 520-298-2401
Rolling Hills offers various promo-tions throughout the year. TheSummer of 2009 promotion is fora summer membership at $45(ends October 19, 2009). There isalso a special after 1pm of 18holes with cart for $14 plus tax.
Rolling Hills is a private club. Vari-ous memberships are available.
� The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
27 Holes of Jack Nicklaus Golf.6501 Boulder Bridge PassMarana, AZ 85653520-572-3500
18 Holes with Lunch - The Cush Cayton PackageTee Times before 10:00 -
$100 per person
Tee times after 10:00 - $75 per person
9 Holes with Lunch - The Nine and DineAnytime - $65 per person
* These prices are valid until 9/30/09.
For reservations, please call thegolf shop at (520) 572-3500.
EQUIPMENT Ready to trade in yourold irons for a new set?Looking for the latest ingolf carts? You’re sureto find exactly whatyou’re looking for – at agreat price! – at theselocal shops.
� Golf Stop Inc.Complete Club Fitting withLaunch Monitor Technology.Major Pro Shop Brands at Dis-count. Club Repair. Golf Lessons
6155 E. BroadwayTucson, AZ 85711520-790-0941
www.discountgolfstop.biz
Lowest consistent discounts intown plus price match.
July & August: Ping G10 Drivers $245 Fit on the Ping N Flight software
In business for 27 years, ownedand run by Golf Pros Pam Bailey,Beth Stone and JoAnn Prentice.We sell your used clubs on eBayfor store credit.
� Coyote Golf CarsThe Best Golf Car in town at theBest Price!
63701 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd. Ste. QTucson, AZ 85739520-818-0883
15% off 2009 EZGO
� Golf Cars of ArizonaTucson2009 S. Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711 520-790-2400
Green Valley251 W. Calle de las TiendasGreen Valley, AZ 85614520- 648-3854
Catalina15617 N. Oracle RoadTucson, AZ 85739520-825-7750
www.golfcarsofarizona.com
58% Federal Tax Credit on quali-fied 25MPH Neighborhood Elec-tric Vehicles that can be used onthe golf course too.
30% Federal Tax Credit on SolarTop for Golf Cars (no state salestax either).
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Do you really like toplay a lot of golf, and
Tucson City Golf’s ANNUAL or MEGA Golf Pass may be the answer! Choose the Golf Pass that fits your need and play UNLIMITED GOLF
at any Tucson City Golf Property, shared cart included.
?Save money
The “Annual Golf Pass” Weekday Everyday
1 Year $1,699 $2,749
The “MEGA GOLF PASS” Weekday Everyday
Any 4 Consecutive Months (thru Dec.) $459 $719Any 2 Consecutive Motnhs (thru Oct.) $289 $459Any 1 Month (thru October) $149 $239
For more information:
www.tucsoncitygolf.com791.GOLF (520.791.4336)
$99pernight
$99 Resort Credit!+
Unbelievable Summer Savings!
WYNDHAM CANOARANCH RESORT5775 S. Camino del SolGreen Valley, AZ 85614
Book a night in a standard room for $99 atthe Wyndham Canoa Ranch Resort andreceive a $99 Resort Credit. Resort Creditgood for golf, driving range, Grill on theGreen and beverage cart.
Upgrade to a 1 bedroom suite for $129,or a 2 bedroom suite for $159!
For reserva�ons call: 520.625.1642www.CanoaRanch.com
Offer expires soon. *Some restrictions apply.
Discover the ultimate destination for unforgettable Arizona Golf Vacations
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� Van’s Pro ShopBuy 2 dozen TaylorMade TP Redor TP Black balls for $55
Buy 2 dozen TaylorMade BurnerTP balls for $45
Buy 2 dozen TaylorMade Burnerballs for $35
Buy 2 dozen Noodle + or Noodle+ Lady for $25
Store locater can be found at:www.worldwidegolfshops.com
Offers Expire August 2, 2009
DINING OUTAfter finishing 18 holes,who wants to cook?Dining in Southern Ari-zona provides a myriadof choices, from cock-tails on the patio or ca-sual outdoor dining tofamily-friendly atmos-pheres or an intimateevening for two.
� Metropolitan Grill 7892 N. Oracle (Oracle and Magee)520-531-1212metropolitangrilltucson.com
Kids Eat Free all month in July**With the purchase of an adult entrée
Summer Lunch Specials Everydaystarting at $7.95
Happy Hour in the Lounge EveryDay from 3-7pm
$1 off drinks and ½ price appetizers
Every Night from 7:30 to close inthe Lounge $5 pizzas, burgers, mar-tinis and select glasses of wine
Teacher Thursdays!*Every Thursday, Teachers get 2for 1 Entrees*Second entrée of equal orlesser value is free!*Please show a recent checkstub or picture I.D. from yourschool. Not to be combined withother offers or promotions
� Old Pueblo Grille60 N. Alvernon (Broadway andAlvernon)520-326-6000www.oldpueblogrille.com
Live Jazz Every Sunday from 7 – close
Kids Eat Free all month in July**With the purchase of an adult entrée
Happy Hour in the Lounge EveryDay from 3-7pm$1 off drinks and ½ price appetizers
7 days a week from 7 - close inthe Lounge; $5 margaritas andmartinis
Teacher Thursdays!*Every Thursday, Teachers get 2for 1 Entrees*Second entrée of equal orlesser value is free!*Please show a recent checkstub or picture I.D. from yourschool. Not to be combined withother offers or promotions
� Stables Ranch Grille @TubacGolf Resort & Spa
Golf and Dine in the SummerTime at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Summer Special during theMonths of June, July, & August
Tee off after 12 noon dailyEnjoy a great Dinner after yourround at Stables Ranch Grille.Total cost per person $45 + Tax
Gratuity is not included.
Dinner Menu -Arizona Field Greens, Jicama, ToastedPepitas and Prickly Pear Vinaigrette
Please choose one of the followingEntrees:Germelli Pasta, Shredded ChickenBreast, Artichokes, Peas, Red Onionand Peppers Tossed in Basil CreamSauce with Asiago CheeseOrOrange BBQ Salmon, Roasted RedPepper Mashed Potatoes, SautéedSpaghetti Squash with Spinach,Roasted Garlic & Mesquite Honey JusOrGrilled “All Natural” 8 oz. Rib EyeSteak, Bordelaise Sauce, Onion HashBrown Potatoes, Broccolini andHerbed Carrots.
Save up to
30%on green fees when
you stay as our guest*!
SpaciousLuxuryVillas withall the comfortsof home ...and none of the stress!
Call to reserve:888.450.5444520.393.5700www.Innatsanignacio.com
*Golf Packages & Discounts Available For:San Ignacio � Canoa Hills � Torres Blancas
Canoa Ranch � Quail Creek
Green Valley’s Great Escape!
Full Kitchens
Porches
Wet Bars
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� Smoke Patio and Lounge @McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse2959 N. Swan Rd (Swan and Ft. Lowell)520-327-7463mcmahonsprimesteakhouse.com
7 days a week from open to close $1.00 offDrinks
½ off Appetizers from 3:00pm to 7:00pmDaily SpecialsMonday - $5 burgers & $3 McMahon’s PrimeAleTuesday – $10 Prime Steak sandwich & ½price Wine by the GlassWednesday – Ladies Night ½ price Drinks andAppetizers for LadiesThursday – ½ price on all ScotchesFriday – ½ off all Appetizers all day & night
Saturday - $5 Margaritas & MartinisSunday - $5 Margaritas & Martinis
Teacher Thursdays!*Every Thursday, Teachers get 2 for 1 Entrees*Second entrée of equal or lesser value isfree!*Please show a recent check stub or pictureI.D. from your school. Not to be combinedwith other offers or promotions
� Grill on the Green at Canoa Ranch
5800 S. Camino del Sol (Green Valley)520-393-1933www.grillonthegreen.com
7 days a week from 3 – 7pm in the Lounge½ Price Appetizers, $1 off Drinks and .50 off Beer
7 days a week from 7 – close$5 Martinis, Margaritas and Select Glasses ofWine
Teacher Thursdays!*Every Thursday, Teachers get 2 for 1 Entrees*Second entrée of equal or lesser value isfree!*Please show a recent check stub or pictureI.D. from your school. Not to be combinedwith other offers or promotions
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Stables Ranch Grille at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, one of several arearestaurants and resorts offering summer promo�ons to our readers.
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Never Played Better!K ino Springs Has
Regular rate: $30 before noon, $25 after* Southern AZ tee times Special Rate *
$25 before noon, and $20 after.
Kino Springs Golf Club187 Kino Springs Dr. l Nogales, AZ 85621
520.287.8701 or [email protected]
Driving Range � Bev. Cart on course Thur thru Sun.Restaurant open Wed thru Sunday
Course in VERY good condition
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� El Charro Caféwww.elcharrocafe.com
Downtown 311 N. Court Ave (520) 622-1922 Eastside 6310 E. Broadway Blvd (520) 745-1922 Oro Valley 7725 N. Oracle Rd (520) 229-1922 Speedway 4699 E. Speedway (520) 325-1922 Ventana 6910 E. Sunrise (520) 514-1922
Cinco de Summer $5 Menu From now until October 1st, 2009!
Kids Eat Free Weekends!*kids under 10 eat for free Satur-day & SundayTry the kid’s brunch where avail-able!
Good thru September 1st, 2009!
½ Off Happy Hours 3-6pm½ 1/2 off all well, wine, draft &house margaritas!And… 1/2 off all appetizers!
Brunch for $10 or less!Available Downtown, Ventana, &Oro Valley, Every Saturday & Sunday from10am-2pm
Teacher Tuesdays!Every Tuesday, Teachers* get a 2for 1 deal!*Second entrée of equal orlesser value is free!*Please show a recent checkstub or picture I.D. from yourschool. Not to be combined withother offers or promotions.
Corona & Corona LightYour choice $2.50 or 2 for $5Every day ‘til we run out!**limited time offer… drink up!
STAY�N�PLAY!Maybe what you need isa quick escape fromtown. Stay and Playpackages offer great get-away savings, with op-tions that include around of golf, spa treat-
ments and dining experi-ences. Head north toPhoenix, south to Tubac,or just stay close by…re-laxation is just a shortdrive away.
� JW Marriott StarrPass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass RoadTucson, AZ 85745520-792-3500www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com
Golf and Spa Package(Tucson, AZ)Located just west of an area con-sidered the birthplace of Tucson,AZ, this resort hotel is rich withculture, history and beauty. Ex-perience a truly unique destina-tion resort complete with worldclass spa facilities and nationallyacclaimed Arizona golf courses.
Golf and Spa Package includes:*Deluxe Guestroom*One round of golf for one person*One 50-minute spa treatmentfor one*Nightly $50 dining creditJW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa$269 (May 25 - Sept 07)$409 (Sept 08 - Dec31)
Unlimited Golf for Two (Tucson, AZ)Accept the challenge posed bynatural arroyos, dramatic eleva-tion changes and swirling windscreated by the Tucson Moun-tains, while enjoying the scenicbeauty of true Arizona desertgolf. Package includes: *Resort accommodations *Nightly $50 Dining Credit*Unlimited Golf for Two JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa$229 (May 25 - Sept 07)$419 (Sept 08 - Dec 31)
Escape! Golf Package(Tucson, AZ)Starr Pass Tucson Golf Club, a 27-hole Arnold Palmer SignatureGolf Facility, offers stunningviews of Tucson and surroundingArizona mountain ranges
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Escape! Golf Package includes:*Deluxe Guestroom*Round of golf for one or two people*Nightly $25 (one person) or $50 (two per-son) dining creditJW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa$209 - $229 (May 25 - Sept 07)$339 - $409 (Sept 08 - Dec 31)
� The PhoenicianArizona’s Premier AAA Five Diamond Luxury Resort
6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 480- 941-8200
www.thephoenician.comVacationers and ‘Staycationers’ Alike CanEnjoy AAA Five Diamond Accommodations;Unlimited Play on USGA Championship Coursefrom $199 per Night
The Phoenician, Arizona’s premier AAA FiveDiamond vacation destination, is teeing up ex-ceptional value and unforgettable experienceswith its new Summer Golf Package for two.
Available seven days a week from June 1through Sept. 7, 2009, the offer includes luxu-
rious guestroom accommodations; a conven-ient grab-n-go breakfast or lunch each day;and daily unlimited play on The PhoenicianGolf Course. Rates start at just $199 pernight.
To book the Summer Golf Package, please call(480) 941-8200 and mention promotionalcode “LOCPKG2” or visit www.thephoeni-cian.com.
� Tubac Golf Resort & Spa1 Otero RdTubac, AZ 85646
800-848-7893Pro Shop: 520-398-2021
www.tubacgolfresort.com
Stay & PlayIndulge Yourself Golf Getaway for $79
Rate above is for 1 golfer. $79 per night, perperson. Rate based on double occupancy.Not valid for groups. Does not include 6.6%sales tax. Based on availability. Unlimitedgolf play is per night booked. Valid 06/01/09to 08/31/09
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BY SUSIE MEYERS
Golf has a few different examplesof circles and lines:
The golf ball is a circle and thegolf club is a line!
The hole is a circle and theflagstick is a line!
The green is a circle and thefairway is a line!
How about the golf swing? Is that acircle or a line?
The golfer wants the ball to godown the line but the real ques-tions is, do we want to swing thegolf club down the target line or ina circle? Take a second to reflecton that question. Do you wantyour club to go down the line tothe target or does the club movemore in a circle? If you have a ten-dency to slice the ball, this ideamay be of particular interest toyou.
Take a travel back in time to thestory of David and Goliath. Davidhad a rock on a string that wasused to kill Goliath. Now thequestion is, was David moving therock on the string in a straight lineor in a circle? It was a circle, andwhen the swinging rock wenthurtling toward Goliath, the rockmoved in a straight line! Said inanother way, when an object comesoff a circle it goes straight a tangentto that circle.
When we think of a golf club and agolf ball, it is useful to see the clubmoving around the body in a circle.The body turns rotationally, thussetting the movement for the clubin a circle. When you allow theclub to move around the bodywithout interrupting it, it willcome into contact with the ballwhich is then propelled down thetarget line. The important idea is
not to stop rotating when you hitthe ball but to continue your circleall the way to the finish. It shouldfeel like you’re not aiming at theball, the ball is just in the middleof the rotational movement of theclub.
The golf club actually seeks its ownalignments when we simply put inmotion and allowed to create itscircle.
Let’s look back at David and Go-liath and answer another question.Is the string tight or loose? Well,when the rock is going around, thestring appears to be tight, however,it is actually taut, which is quitedifferent. The string is loose butbecause of the movement andweight of the rock it is pulledstraight.
In a golf swing, do you want yourarms to be like ropes (just hanging)or tight? The arms should simplyhang down from the shouldersloosely and when the rotationalforces from the body turn affectthem, they are pulled to visuallylook tight. We can all visualize apicture of a golfer at the top oftheir backswing with a straight leftarm, but how did it come to bestraight? It was loose and thenpulled taut from the rotationalmovement of the golf swing andclub.
The most important circle in golf isthe circle the club makes aroundthe body and the most importantline is the line the ball shoots offon when propelled from that circle!Slicers tend to try to keep the clubmoving down the target line afterthe ball is struck. Give that ideaup and let the club continue on itsintended circle around to the finishand you will see your ball fly longand straight. The purer your circle,the straighter the ball will fly!
Susie Meyers is a golfinstructor at VentanaCanyon Golf Resort.To book a lesson withSusie call 520.419.5289.
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24 � ARIZONA NATL. GC9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr.Tucson, Az Phone 520.749.3636 Par 71, Yardage 6776
08 � CROOKED TREE GC @ARTHUR PACK REG. PARK.9101 N. ThornydaleTucson, AzPhone 520.744.3322 Par 72, Yardage: 6887
29 � DAVIS MONTHAN3965 S. Craycroft Rd.Tucson, AZPhone 520.228.3734Par 72, Yardage 6611
31 � del LAGO GC14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago,Vail, AzPhone 520.647.1100Par 72, Yardage 7206
33 � DELL URICH GC600 South Alvernon WayTucson, AzPhone 520.791.4161Par 70, Yardage 6633
27 � DORADO GC6601 E. Speedway Blvd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.885.6751Par 62, Yardage 3900
10 � EL CONQUISTADORGOLF RESORT10555 N. La Canada Dr.Oro Valley, AzPhone 520.544.1800Par 71, Yardage 6801
Conquistador CoursePar 72, Yardage 6713
Canada Course
35 � EL RIO MUNICIPAL GC1400 W. Speedway Blvd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.791.4229Par 70, Yardage 6418
25 � FORTY-NINER CC12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AzPhone 520.749.4212Par 72, Yardage 6630
30 � FRED ENKE GC8251 E. Irvington Rd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.791.2539Par 72, Yardage 6567
06 � THE GALLERY GC14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd.Marana, AzPhone 520.744.2555Par 72, Yardage 7435
North CoursePar 72, Yardage 7315
South Course
11 � GOLF CLUB @ VISTOSO955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr.Tucson, AzPhone: 520.797.9900Par 72, Yardage 6932
06 � HERITAGE HIGHLANDS4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd.Marana, AzPhone 520.579.7000Par 72, Yardage 6904
21 � LA PALOMA CC3660 E. Sunrise Dr.Tucson, AzPhone 520.299.1500Par 72, Yardage 7088
15 � MOUNTAIN VIEW GC38691 S. Mountain View Blvd. Tucson, AzPhone 520.818.1100Par 72, Yardage 6728
09 � OMNI TUCSON NATIONAL GR2727 W. Club Dr.Tucson, AZPhone 520.575.7540Par 72, Yardage 7262
Catalina CoursePar 70, Yardage 6418
Sonoran Course
07 � THE PINES GC AT MARANA8480 N. Continental Links Dr.Marana, AzPhone 520.744.7443Par 71, Yardage 6300
14 � THE PRESERVEGC—SADDLEBROOKE66567 Catalina Hills Dr. Tucson, AzPhone 520.825.9022Par 72, Yardage 6418
19 � PUSCH RIDGE AT EL CONQUISTADOR10000 N. Oracle Rd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.544.1770Par 35, Yardage 2788
20 � QUAIL CANYON GC5910 N. Oracle Rd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.887.6161Par 54, Yardage 2311
32 � RANDOLPH NORTH600 S. Alvernon WayTucson, AzPhone 520.791.4161Par 72/70 Yardage 6863
05 � RITZ�CARLTON GOLFCLUB DOVE MOUNTAIN6501 Boulder Bridge PassMarana, AZPhone 520.572.3500Par 36 Yardage 3894
Saguaro Course Par 36 Yardage 3955
Tortolita Course Par 36 Yardage 3897
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28 � ROLLING HILLS GC8900 E. 29th St.Tucson, AzPhone 520.298.2401Par 63 Yardage 4146
16 � SADDLEBROOKE CC64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.825.2505Par 72, Yardage 6494
17 � SADDLEBROOKE RANCH GC30556 S. Robson Cir.Tucson, AzPhone 520.818.6403Par 72, Yardage 6875
37 � SANTA RITA GC16461 S. Houghton Rd.Corona de Tucson, AzPhone 520.762.5620Par 72, Yardage 6523
34 � SILVERBELL GC 3600 N. Silverbell Rd.Tucson, AZPhone 520.791.5235Par 72, Yardage 6824
22 � SKYLINE CC5200 E. St. Andrews Dr.Tucson, AzPhone 520.299.0464Par 71, Yardage 6123
36 � STARR PASS GC3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd.Tucson, AzPhone 520.670.0400Par 72, Yardage 7008
12 � THE STONE CANYON CLUB14200 N. Hohokam Village Pl.Tucson, AzPhone 520.219.1500Par 72, Yardage 7307
13 � SUN CITY VISTOSO1495 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.Oro Valley, AzPhone 520.825.3710Par 72, Yardage 6715
26 � TUCSON CC2950 N. Camino PrincipalTucson, AzPhone 520.298.6769Par 72, Yardage 6954
18 � ORO VALLEY CC300 W. Greenock Dr.Oro Valley, Az.Phone 520.297.1121Par 72, Yardage 6964
23 � VENTANA CANYON6200 N. Clubhouse Ln.Tucson, Az Phone 520.577.4015Par 72, Yardage 6907-
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GREEN VALLEY
43 � CANOA HILLS GC1401 W. Calle UrbanoGreen Valley, AzPhone 520.648.1880 Par 72, Yardage 6610
45 � CANOA RANCH GC5800 S. Camino del SolGreen Valley, AzPhone 520.393.1966 Par 70, Yardage 6549
39 � HAVEN GC110 N. Abrego Dr.Green Valley, AzPhone 520.625.4281Par 72, Yardage 6905
40 � QUAIL CREEK CC2010 N. Quail Crossing Blvd.Green Valley, AzPhone 520.393.5802Par 72, Yardage 7005
44 � SAN IGNACIO GC 4201 S. Camino Del SolGreen Valley, AzPhone 520.648.3468Par 71, Yardage 6704
41 � TORRES BLANCAS GOLF CLUB3233 S. Abrego Dr.Green Valley, AzPhone 520.625.5200 Par 72, Yardage 6978
38 � COUNTRY CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY77 E. Paseo de GolfGreen Valley, AzPhone 520.625.8831Par 72, Yardage 6281
42 � DESERT HILLS GC2500 S. Circulo de las LomasGreen Valley, AzPhone 520.625.5090Par 72, Yardage 6464
TUBAC
46 � TUBAC GOLF RESORTOne Otero Rd.Tubac, AzPhone 520.398.2211Par 71, Yardage 6576
SUNSITES/SIERRA VS
52 � SHADOW MTN. GC1105 Irene St.Sunsites, AzPhone 520.826.3412Par 72, Yardage 6632
53 � SIERRA VISTAPUEBLO del SOL CC2770 St. Andrews Dr.Sierra Vista, AzPhone 520.378.6444Par 72, Yardage 7074
RIO RICO
47 � RIO RICO CC1069 Camino CaralampiRio Rico, AzPhone 1.800.288.4746Par 72, Yardage 7119
NOGALES
49 � KINO SPRINGS GC 187 Kino Springs Dr.Nogales, AzPhone 520.287.8701Par 71, Yardage 6500
48 � PALO DURO CREEK GC2690 N. Country Club Dr.Phone: 1.877.752.9732Nogales, AzPar 72, Yardage 7000
BENSON/NACO
51 � TURQUOISE HILLS GOLF CENTER800 E. Country Club Dr.Benson, AzPhone 520.586.2585Par 58, Yardage 3004
54 � TURQUOISE VALLEY 1794 W. Newell St.Naco, AzPhone 520.432.3091Par 72, Yardage 6778
50 � SAN PEDRO GC926 N. Madison St.Benson, AzPhone 520.586.7888Par 72, Yardage 7313
CASA GRANDE / ELOY
01 � CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL GC 2121 N. Thornton Rd.Casa Grande, AzPhone 520.836.9216 Par 72, Yardage 6353
02 � FRANCISCO GRANDERESORT GC26000 Gila Bend HighwayCasa Grande, AzPhone: 1.800.237.4238Par 72, Yardage 7545
03 � MISSION ROYALE GC11 Mission Royale Pkw.Casa Grande, AzPhone 520.876.5335Par 72, Yardage 6700
04 � GRANDE VALLEY GC 1505 South Toltec Rd.Grande Valley, AzPhone 520.466.7734Par 72, Yardage 7183
FLORENCE
55 � POSTON BUTTE GC6100 W. Merrill Ranch Pkw.Florence, AZPhone 520.723.1880Par 72, Yardage 7282
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Play TimeBY RICH MUELLER
I remember the first birdie I ever made -it was the 12th hole, a par 3 at WaverlyMunicipal, a somewhat shoddy little par69 layout next to Jells Park at thebottom of Wheelers Hill in Melbourne,Australia. I hit a 4 wood on the screws,landing it just short of the green andbouncing it up some 12 feet from thehole. The putt broke sharply from leftto right down hill and when it went in Ifelt a brief moment of euphoria followedby the realization that I now had crossedsome unexplainable threshold thatinstantly raised my expectation level forall future shots. I was ten years old andofficially hooked on the game.
There were no driving ranges orpractice facilities in Melbourne at thattime so I learned on the golf course. Isuppose that's why I've always felt morecomfortable playing golf instead ofpracticing. To that extent I learned howto use my time on the courseproductively, coming away with a feelingof improvement every time. Here are 4ways that you can really improve yourgame by making your PLAYING timemore productive and fun.
1. PLAY A ROUND WITH 3 CLUBS.Your creativity and decision making willbe immediately put to the test! There'sno better way to exercise yourimagination than to play 3 - club.
2. TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF EVERY SHOT.
Speaking of imagination, remember thisverse from John Lennon: "Imagine allthe people, living for today." Yep, that'sright. You're going to throwexpectations out the window and enjoygolf for what it is - a game - playing eachshot in the moment and accepting theresults, whatever they may be. Thismeans you’re going to forget about par,the designated score value set for eachhole. Who cares what the par is? It'sjust a number. The 9th hole atRandolph runs parallel to AlvernonBlvd. It's a 455 yard par 5. Expertgolfers routinely make eagles and birdieson the hole and are usually disgustedwhen they make a 5 or higher. But Iremember when it was a par 4 (samehole, same yardage) and bogies anddouble bogies were common place.Obviously the self-imposed pressuresassociated with the thoughts of a
BRUTALLY LONG PAR 4 were toomuch to overcome.
3. USE YOUR RECALL.If you have a favorite hole that youalways seem to hit a good drive on, recallthat hole in your mind and transpose itmentally over the view of the tee shotthat is posing problems for you. Thenrelax and hit your favorite tee shot. Tryit - it really works!
4. PLAY THE PUTTING GREEN.This simply means that 5 minutes beforeyou tee off, use one ball only and puttaround the clock. You will have lots oflong putts followed by short putts. It'sgreat preparation for your "real" round.
Fourteen years after my first birdie Ireturned to Melbourne to play in the1986 Australian Open. For old time’ssake I teed it up again at WaverlyMunicipal and this time when I played the12th hole it was a smooth 9 iron to 12feet. The putt broke sharply from left toright down hill and when it went in I felta brief moment of euphoria. Some thingsnever change!
Rich Mueller is the Director of Golf at the Crooked Tree Golf Course in Tucson 520.744.3366 and recognized as one of themost respected golf instructors in Arizona. His instructional articles are always informative as well as highly entertaining.
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5 Keys to High-SpinWedge ShotsTHE KEYS TO HITTING WEDGE SHOTS THATWILL STOP QUICKLY ON THE GREENS
BY CORY WILKES
Putting maximum spin on a wedge shot requires the rightlie. Specifically, the ball must be sitting up and lying cleanly,with little to no grass behind it. The more the ball’s surface isexposed to the clubface, the more it will spin.
1) Lean Left: Plant most of your weight on your left (front)leg and lean your upper body slightly towards the target. Thiswill encourage a steep swing, which promotes hitting the ballbefore the turf. Improve your chances of taking a steep swingand precise contact by opening your stance; this will alsoprevent excessive lateral movement and restrict back swinglength.
2) Swing Upright: During the backswing keep your weight onyour front leg and your upper body leaning towards the target.Restrict body motion as you swing your arms on an uprightpath. Above all keep your arms and the club in front of yourbody rather than letting them swing around to your side orbehind you.
3) Check Your Impact: Freeze and check your impact positionin front of a mirror. At impact the left wrist should be ahead ofthe ball, the shaft angled toward the target, and the right(back) knee should be pointed ahead of the ball. The properwrist and shaft positions ensure that the clubface hits the ballfirst and not the turf.
4) Finish Strong: For maximum backspin, the right (trailing)arm should not rotate over the left (leading) arm through theimpact. Instead rotate the entire right side through the shot topromote good acceleration and prevent “scooping” (where theclub head passes the hands before impact). You want to feel asif you are compressing the ball against the clubface.
Born and raised in sunny southern California with anundying passion for the game of golf, Cory Wilkes iscurrently affiliated with The Golf Academy of America,Phoenix campus. Cory is looking to pursue a furthereducation and teach the game that he loves.
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Out inBASIC BUNKER TIPSBY ADAM BRUNGARDT AND BRADY NEEDENS
Arizona bunkers are notorious forbeing hard and having no sand inthem, creating a difficult shot foreven a seasoned golfer. Being able tobe out of the bunker in one shot isthe main goal for many golfers. Hereare a few tips to getting the most outof your bunker play.
CLUB SELECTION:In the hard desert bunkers a wedgewith a small degree of bounce isneeded. Bounce is designed into thegolf club to allow the club to enterthe sand and “bounce” out, otherwiseknown as splashing through the sand.The splash is virtually impossible inhard bunkers. Hard bunkers arealmost impossible to hit out of with ahigh bounce club, therefore therecommended club is a lob wedge,gap wedge, pitching wedge or a lowbounce sand wedge.
FACE ANGLE:For newcomers to the desert orbeginning golfers, the face angleshould be square to the target. Thiswill allow you to practice gettingconsistent contact and repeatabledistance. As the player advances, theycan open the club face to create ahigher trajectory and increase theamount of spin.
STANCE:The basic bunker shot set-up canbe made by starting by aiming theclubface on the target line andputting the ball in the middle ofyour stance with your feet together.Then take a 6-inch step left withyour left foot and a 6-inch stepright with your right foot and buildyour stance. You want to positionthe golf ball about 1-2 ball widthsback of center. This will allow the
ball to be contacted first, just like achip shot.
SWING: The swing in a hard bunker should belike a chip shot motion. This willallow you to pickthe golf ball cleanout of the bunker.Using a higherlofted club like thelob wedge willallow the ball tocome out of thebunker highenough to clearthe lip and carryto the green.
Remember: Thetempo of the sandshot is moreimportant thanthe hit. And moreimportantlygravity will takethe club down tothe bottom ofyour swing; youdo not have to addany power to this shot.
PRACTICE TIP:Without any golf balls, start with twoparallel lines in the sand spaced 3-inches apart. Place the club on theback line and build your stance justlike a normal bunker shot from thatpoint. While stepping forward aftereach swing, swing trying to take thesand out from between the two lines.This will teach the mind to makecontact with the sand at this pointand pick the ball cleanly out of thebunker.
Using these tips, you will be able toget out of the bunker in one shot andstart lowering your scores andenjoying your golf game more.
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BY TRENT DAVIS
Today’s lesson will cover the Pre-ShotRoutine. Why do we need one? Howdo we establish one? When is a goodtime to use one? These are thequestions I will try to answer intoday’s lesson. The pre-shot routine issometimes overlooked and probablythe first thing we forget to repeatwhen we get frustrated. Theimportant thing to remember whenestablishing a routine is to keeprepeating the same thing over and overusing a combination of three learningstyles. The three styles include:Kinesthetic (the feel or touch style),Auditory (hearing), and Visualization.
The first question on everyone’s mindis why. The purpose of having a pre-shot routine is consistency. The way Ilook at it is if you start your day offwith a set routine and that routine iskept consistent, then the rest of yourday should be fairly good dependingupon the small obstacles we are facedwith in our day to day lives. The sameapplies to a golf course, and the moreconsistent we are with ourpreparation, the better our round isgoing to be.
The next question is how. We oftenwonder how when facing anythingnew in our lives and especially our golfgame. This is where the three styles oflearning are essential to the process.No two players are the same with thisstage of the process and not everyone
will use all three styles. Theimportant thing is to findsomething that is easy torepeat and works for YOU.You might take things fromwatching another golfer orreading something in amagazine. The point is tofind something that comeslike second nature and stickwith it. First address the ballthe same way every time. Find atarget in the distance and focus onthat throughout your routine. Youmay want to have the club in yourhand gripped as though you werehitting the ball the whole time; try tofeel the shot in your hands if you havetrouble visualizing a shot in yourmind. I like to hear the grass brushthe bottom of my club head during mypractice swings. The pre-shot routineshould be the same for every shotexcept the putt. The routine for theputt will change only because thestroke is completely different from thefull swing, as everyone knows. Just tryto make it your own. Finally, thequestion of when. The simple answeris every time and every round youplay. Whether you are playing for funor in a competitive situation the pre-shot routine should never be put aside.The reason for this is repetitive actionusually results in the same outcome.You start your day the same and hopeit ends the same. You start your golfgame off on the right foot and hopeyou finish the day exactly the same
way you started.
There you have it. Easier said thandone, right? Most things are, but ifyou put in the time and practice a Pre-Shot Routine is not that hard toincorporate into your game. The keything to remember is after you have aset routine, try not to stray from it.Remember the routine like the back ofyour hand. We covered the why, howand when and now the question is willyou have the discipline and patience tomake it work for you.
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Chipping should be usedwhen off the green and arenot able to putt.
With its simple swing andsmall choice of club selec-tion the chip shot has a veryhigh success rating. It shouldbe used from the edge of thegreen to 15 ft away.
Clubs:Next comes the clubs, theclub choice depends on theplacement of the pin. A 9iron should be used for apin in the front of thegreen, 8 iron for a middlepin, and a 7 iron for a backpin.
Grip: When getting ready to hita chip shot the pressurethat is applied is very im-portant. So take a normalgrip but just loosen up thegrip pressure allowing youto feel a better rhythm asyou hit the shot.
Stance:When taking the stance startwith the feet together andthe ball in the middle. Keepthe end of the club pointingtowards the belly button andtake one step with the leftfoot towards the target ap-plying 70% of the bodyweight to the left foot. If
you kept the end of the clubfacing the belly button thehands should now be aheadof the ball which allows for amore crisp contact when hit-ting the shot.
Swing:Your swing is going to bemainly with the upper bodyand bigger muscles whiletrying not to hinge thewrists very much. The armsshould move “pocket topocket”. On the backswing,go back till your hands getto your right hip and onyour follow through go toyour left hip. This constantmotion will make it easiermanage distance control.Control the distance withclub choice rather thenlength of swing.
Tempo:When thinking tempo, tryand keep the backswingand downswing on thesame tempo. Think of aclock… Tic…..Toc ……the clocks speed neverchanges, neither should thetempo of your chip.
The best part of the chipshot is whether you are a 1handicap or a 30 the meth-ods are all the same. Themore basic you can make itthe more quickly you canperfect it. Try this methodand you will be getting itup and down in no time.
The Basic CHIP SHOT
Brandon Broschinsky is a student at The Golf Academy ofAmerica-Phoenix Campus. He has a two handicap and his goalis to play golf professionally and then to become a HeadProfessional of a golf course, teaching lessons and meeting newpeople everyday.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULEARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION
JULYJuly 7 85th AZ Amateur - 2nd Chance Qualifying
ASU Karsten GCJuly 9--10 Falcon Amateur & AZ Am Qualifying
Falcon Dunes Golf CourseJuly 18-19 Oro Valley Amateur The Golf Club at VistosoJuly 20--25 85th AZ AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Royal Dunes GCJuly 27--31 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
The Gallery Golf Club - South Course
AUGUSTAugust 3--4 US Amateur Sectional Qualifying #1 Whirlwind --
Cattail CourseAugust 8--9 AZ Four-Ball Championship Troon North --
Pinnacle and Monument CoursesAugust 10--11 US Amateur Sectional Qualifying #2
Tucson National - Catalina CourseAugust 10 US Senior Amateur Qualifying Moon Valley CCAugust 15-16 Chandler City Amateur Bear Creek Golf ClubAugust 24--27 AZ SENIOR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
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SEPTEMBERSept. 2 US Mid-Amateur Qualifying
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Let’s say your little crumb-cruncher isgetting old enough to be interested ingolf. You have visions of some greatfather/mother-son or father/mother-daughter golf matches in your future.And, come-on, let’s be honest. Thethought of seeing the apple of your eyeputting for the lead in a PGA or LPGAmajor has crossed your mind at leastonce.
You want to encourage that interest; soyou decided to cut down one of your oldsets of clubs. There. Now he or she hasa nice set to get started with—just likethe cut down set you got from your dad.Right?
Wrong! Let me put it this way. If youwant to make dead certain that yourlittle Tiger or Annika will develop atotally lame swing, all you have to do iscut down a set of adult clubs and givethem to him or her. They will be tooheavy, too stiff, the wrong loft, thewrong lie, and probably the wronglength. Other than that, they will be justwhat the kid needs to develop as a golfer.
Should you perhaps cut down a club ortwo just to find out if he or she wouldenjoy taking a few cuts at a golf ball?
Sure that makes sense, although youmight first try to hunt for a single juniorclub for $5 to $10 at a used sportsequipment store. But, when you hearhim ask for another bucket, or hear hercomplain about leaving the driving rangetoo soon, it's time to get some properjunior clubs.
Since 2000, there are a couple ofcompanies who have made a real nichefor themselves by offering good qualitypre-made junior sets. The lofts arefriendly, shafts are more flexible, weightsare a little lighter and grips are smaller.They offer the sets in pre-madecategories of "age 5-8" and "age 9-12"with the substantial difference beingtheir lengths, judged on the basis ofaverage heights for kids in these two agegroups.
The only drawbacks to the pre-madejunior sets might be their price and thepossibility that your son or daughterhappens to be outside the "nationalaverage" for height for his or her age,from which the standard lengths of thesesets are created. Thus, we come back toyour local professional clubmaker whocan custom build him, her (or you) a set.And don't panic about that "custombuilt" part. It's been my experience thatthe vast majority of clubmakers do notcharge prices for their junior clubs that
come even close to the prices you wouldpay for the pre-made premium brandedjunior sets found in retail golf shops. I’vefound that most custom clubmakers havea real soft spot for kids who are reallygetting interested in the game.
One last point...
Try to resist the temptation to buy clubsthat are too long with the expectationthat he or she will "grow into them." Hemight well do that, but if they’re toolong, you’re forcing him to hit withsomething that could cause him to learna bad swing, and you know how hard itis to UN-learn that swing later on.
If that means you need to get him or hera new set every year or two, get over it.As long as your kid or grandkid is reallyinto the game, it's a better deal thanthose tap-dancing lessons you sprang for,not to mention the $200 thinprofile/camera/text messaging cell phonehe or she just had to have (this monthanyway). You're giving the kid a gift thatwill literally keep giving for the rest ofhis or her life, long after you're gone.That's no small thing. Besides, it's asmall price to pay to watch your sonwalk up the 18th fairway at Augustawith a 12-stroke lead, or your daughtertake that dive into the pond at theDinah Shore, right?
E Q U I P M E N T
Tom Grundner is a retired Golfworks master golf clubmaker and co-author with Tom Wishon of thenationally best-selling books: The Search for the Perfect Golf Club, The Search for the PerfectDriver and The Right Sticks: Equipment Myths that Could Wreck Your Golf Game. He lives inTucson, so feel free to email your club and equipment related questions to him at: [email protected].
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You’ve heard the expression,“Everything’s Bigger in Texas”;well, that certainly holds true in
speaking of Horseshoe Bay Resort. Butin addition to the word “big” you’dhave to toss in such superlatives asfabulous, spectacular, all-fulfilling,incredible, unbelievable and the like ifyou attempt to describe this resort in aparagraph or two.
Situated on 7,000 acres – can you evenimagine how big 7,000 acres is? - inthe heart of Texas, just 45 minuteswest of Austin, the renownedHorseshoe Bay Resort is located in thecenter of the Texas Golden Triangle,where two-thirds of the state's wealthand population reside. The resort liesalong the panoramic shore of beautifulLake LBJ in the midst of the scenicTexas Hill Country.
Founded in 1971, Horseshoe BayResort is Texas’ original lakeside
resort. With three championshipRobert Trent Jones, Sr. golf courses -in addition to a highly anticipatedJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course,Summit Rock, currently underdevelopment – Horseshoe Bay hasbeen hailed as one of America’s BestGolf Resorts by Golf Magazine. Thethree championship Robert TrentJones, Sr. golf courses (Slick Rock,Ram Rock and Apple Rock) are amonghis finest works of art. The courseshave all been featured in the “50 BestCourses in Texas” list in the DallasMorning News every year since theorigin of the annual ranking in 1989.
Over the years the resort has playedhost to many noted golf groups andorganizations. The Senior Division ofthe International Players Tour, SeniorGolf Association of America, theSenior Division of the Texas GolfAssociation and the Western SeniorsGolf Association are among the
notable organizations that have teed itup at Horseshoe Bay.
Horseshoe Bay Resort also offers amade-to-scale, 18-hole, par 72Bermuda grass putting course, fourswimming pools, a spa and fitnessfacility, a full-service marina, sevendining facilities, 16 adult tenniscourts, and three USTA-sponsoredkids’ tennis courts. Accommodationsinclude hotel rooms and suites (385bedrooms) within the Horseshoe BayResort Marriott Hotel. Locatedadjacent to the hotel are one, two andthree-bedroom options at the Paseovillas. These accommodations aredesigned with a separate living area,wet bar and the two- and three-bedroom condos offer a full kitchen.
The resort also features a jet centerwith a 6,000-foot lighted runway andprivate charter jet service via AirHorseshoe.
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BY TOM DRAPER
HORSESHOE BAY RESORTTHE REALLY BIG SHOW IN TEXAS
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Horseshoe Bay Resort offers aseemingly unending variety of finedining and entertainment options. TheYacht Club is a superb setting forsophisticated lakeside dining. Adjacentis the Yacht Club Grill for casualindoor and outdoor lakeside dining,serving lunch and dinner seasonally forthose arriving by land or water. TheLantana Grill & Bar is located withinthe Marriott Hotel where ExecutiveChef Robbin Murphy creates “transpecos” cuisine, an eclectic blend of oldworld and southwestern flavors. Myfavorite, the Cap Rock Bar and Grill,overlooks the 18th green of AppleRock golf course and the sprawlingLBJ Lake. The views are delightful andthe dining fare superb.
All things considered, the majorattraction at Horseshoe Bay Resort hasto be the marina, home to a fine fleetof luxury boats and personal watercraftrentals. Bringing guests all the latest inwater sports rental equipment,including pontoon boats, ski boatswith drivers, WaveRunners®, kayaksand fishing boats, the marina providesall the necessary equipment, as well asprofessional guides. Additional servicesavailable at the marina includewakeboards, fuel services, slip rentalsand leases and boat launch access. Allwatercraft rentals include gas, oil andlife preservers. Guests are also invitedto participate in full or half day guidedfishing on Lake LBJ and nightly sunsetcruises.
In addition to boating the resort alsofeatures four swimming pools and awhite sand beach located directlybehind the Yacht Club on the shoresof Lake LBJ.
It would be hard to imagine a morefulfilling vacation. Horseshoe BayResort encompasses all of the finestattractions and amenities you canimagine and the service is superlative.
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4th Annual Oro ValleyJunior Golf ChampionshipThe 4th Annual Oro Valley Junior Golf Championship will beheld at the Oro Valley Country Club on August 1-2, 2009.This event is conducted by the Southern Arizona Junior GolfAssociation and sponsored by the Oro Valley Optimist Club.
The event is open to all boys and girls, ages 9-17 as of August 2,2009. The entry fee is $50. To register for the event, or to learnmore about the Southern Arizona Junior Golf Association,please visit www.sajga.org.
Brittany Penny Captures ’09AWGA State Amateur MatchPlay Championship
OPEN DIVISIONChampionship Flight – Brittany Pennyover Ashley Smith (1 up)1st Flight – Barbara Byrnes over EdenAnderson (1 up)2nd Flight – Mary Benkert over GinnyZak (1 up)
SENIOR DIVISIONChampionship Flight – Lynn Zmistowski over Chris Giza (3 & 2)1st Flight – Jean Lallensack over Bonnie Marsh (1 up)2nd Flight – Jan Milne over Wendy Stone (2 up)3rd Flight – Susan Browning over Barbara Lail (1 up)
QUALIFYING MEDALISTSOpen Division: Alexa Kim – 74Senior Division: Nicole Tombs – 83 -- won in Scorecard play-off against Lynn Zmistowski, eventual Champion.
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B U S I N E S S
BY MICHAEL TREIBERG
Are you less confident in your abilityto manage your portfolio today thanyou were a year ago? If your answer is"yes," you are not alone. Even themost seasoned financial professionalsare finding the current marketdifficult to navigate. But confidence ininvestment skills should not be basedon the market's recent twists andturns. Instead, it should stem from anunderstanding of investmentfundamentals and the commonmistakes that individual investors tendto make.
Mistake #1: Not ManagingExpectationsA big part of succeeding as an investoris having the right expectations aboutwhat you can achieve by putting yourmoney into stocks, bonds and cash.There is nothing wrong with hopingfor the best from your investments.After all, it's human nature. Howeveryou could end up far short of yourgoal if you harbor unrealistic returnassumptions. Instead of dreaming of
success, use historical investmentreturns to help keep your expectationsrooted in reality. For instance, over the30-year period ending December 31,2008, U.S. stocks averaged totalreturns of 11.00%; long-term U.S.government bonds averaged 10.14%,and cash averaged 5.99%.* Keep theselong-term averages in mind -- alongwith your time frame and attitudeabout risk -- when deciding how toinvest your money.
Mistake #2: Chasing Hot Stocksand OvertradingThe problem with pursuing popular ortop-performing stocks is that by thetime you hear about them, they mayhave already reached theirperformance peak. Chasing pastwinners is closely correlated to anotherpotential investment mistake --overtrading. Shuffling yourinvestments too often may increase thechance that you'll buy high and selllow. One potential solution: Workclosely with a qualified financialprofessional, who can help you avoidthe urge to trade frequently.
Mistake #3: "Setting andForgetting" Your Investment MixWhen was the last time you checkedyour portfolio's asset allocation? Youmight be surprised to find that strong –or weak- returns in one area havecaused a shift in your portfolio thatcould affect your ability to reach goalsor manage risk. Review your account atleast once or twice a year to make surethat it remains in line with yourinvestment goals. If not, you may needto rebalance. While investment mistakesdo happen, you can try to minimizetheir impact. Learn from the missteps ofothers and consult with a qualifiedfinancial professional to start improvingyour investment strategy today.
Michael Treiberg is a Certfied FinancialPlanner™ and President of Treiberg WealthManagement, Inc. located in Tucson, Ari-zona.…an independent firm with securitiesoffered through LPL Financial, MemberFINRA/SIPC. Michael can be contacted [email protected] or 232-0505.
* Source: Standard & Poor’s. For the period from January 1, 1979,through December 31, 2008. Stocks are represented by total returnsof Standard & Poor's Composite of 500 stocks. Bonds are representedby the composite of the total returns of long-term Treasuries (10+years), constructed from yields published by the Federal Reserve andthe total returns of the Barclays Long-Term Government Bond index.Cash is represented by a composite of the annual total returns of 3-month Treasury bills based on yields published by the Federal Reserve,and the Barclays 3-Month Treasury Bills index. Prepared by Standardand Poors. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
INVESTMENT MISTAKESAND HOW TO AVOID THEM
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CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL: A NORTHWEST DINING TREAT
BY MINDI JOHNSON
Compliment Carrabbas’ Salmon dish (shown in background) with a robust red wine available from the full bar.
Located in the OracleCrossings Shopping Plaza,Carrabba’s Italian Grill servesup high quality, flavorful,handmade Italian dishes in awarm, casual environment.Food and hospitality are thepassions here, and service isengaging and generous.Authentic aromas anddistinctive flavors emanatefrom a lively and interactiveexhibition kitchen where eachmeal is prepared to order.Many of Carrabba’s recipeshave been handed down inthe Carrabba family forgenerations, originating fromthe family’s native Italy.Johnny Carrabba and his uncle,Damian Mandola, founded thefirst Carrabba’s Italian Grill in
1986 in Houston, Texas. Today,there are 235 Carrabba’s ItalianGrill locations around thecountry, run by passionate localproprietors focused ondelighting guests with fresh,made-to-order Italian cuisineand the ultimate diningexperience. Carrabba’s servesdinner seven nights a week in acasual environment that pairsinnovative dishes and acomplementary wine list withabundant hospitality. For on-the-go guests, Carrabba’s also offersconvenient Carside Carry-Out.
At the Oro Valley location,located just south of MageeRd. on Oracle, guests canexpect a wide array ofhomemade Italian flavors.Enjoy the house specialtiesthat include crispy calamari,chicken marsala, freshsteamed mussels, a variety ofpasta with homemade sauces,and fresh fish, seafood andsteaks cooked over awoodfired grill. Traditional
dishes such as margheritapizza, lasagne, spaghetti withmeatballs, and chickenparmesan share the spotlight.A moderately-priced wine listfeaturing Italian and Californiavintages compliment themenu. A full selection of liquorand beer are available. Littleones ten and under will enjoythe “Bambini Menu” and pizzadough is offered to keep youngcustomers entertained.
Visit Carrabba’s Italian Grill inOro Valley for your next familyouting, intimate dinner or afestive evening with friends!
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In match play, a player's ball lies through the green.He lifts the ball for identification and, while the ball islifted, removes several loose impediments that weretouching his ball. What is the ruling?
a. No penaltyb. One Stroke Penalty c. Two Stroke Penalty
In stroke play, a player is unaware that his ball is inground under repair. He addresses the ball and thewind causes it to move. After he replaces the ball, herealizes that he is entitled to relief without penalty. Helifts the ball, properly takes relief from ground underrepair and completes the hole. What is the ruling?
a. No penaltyb. One Stroke Penalty c. Two Stroke Penalty
A ball is visible in casual water but the player cannotretrieve it; without it being known or virtually certainthat his ball is in the casual water, the player musttreat his ball as lost outside the casual water.
a. True b. False
The ball must be struck at with the head of the cluband must not be pushed, scraped or spooned.
a. True b. False
In stroke play, a player's ball lies through the greenon a steep slope. He does not address the ball. As heis about to play, the ball moves and comes to restagainst his club. He removes his club and the ball rollsfurther away. The player replaces the ball where itwas originally stopped by his club and makes astroke. How many penalty strokes does the playerincur?
a. Noneb. One Stroke c. Two Strokes
THE RULES OF THE GAMEFROM DECISIONS OF THE RULES BY THE UNITED STATES
GOLF ASSOCIATION AND THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS.
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