Chicago Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - September 2016

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF ® IN AMERICA

President’s Message As we get past the middle of the season, I’m thinking ahead toward what we have coming at year-end and into next year. One major event we will start to face is the loss of outgoing officers in the organiza-tion. We have several roles where folks currently filling them are coming to the end of their terms. As part of an organization like this, it is important for folks to take a turn in leader-ship roles. There are many reasons for this, such as keeping from burning people out, bringing in new ideas, bringing in new energy, and continuing to evolve the or-ganization. The sooner we have those people in place, the easier the knowledge transfer and the more the new board mem-bers will be included in planning for next year. One of my objectives is to have as much fun as we can while work together. I think you will find the leadership team to be a fun group that does not require a lot of

Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events): The Pacific Grove / Monterrey Weekend - October 27-29, 2016. Let's

visit the west coast for another great weekend of fun, fellowship and fair-ways! Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/MontereyPeninsula

Battle at the Beach - Nov. 3-6 - Hilton Head with optional round at Harbor Town Links PGA "RBC Heritage Classic" event. Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBeach

New Year's Event - Jan 1-4 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Play TPC Saw-grass - Dye Course! Details posted soon.

Hawaii - Feb 18-25 - Head to Maui, stay at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua and play both Kapalua Golf Courses, one of which is the Plantation Course, a PGA tour stop course. Details posted soon.

Canada - July 2017 - Tremblant! A cool place to be in the heat of sum-mer! Looking to go July 16th for four days - - details posted in early 2017.

Ryder Cup - Paris, France, September, 2018 - This will be a river up the Seine River. We'd like to spend ten days in France and wrap-up our visit with a visit to the 2018 Ryder Cup event.

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group meeting time. For most roles, a good chunk of activities happen off-season. Please let me know if you have any interest in a spot on the leadership team. This is open to anyone. So no matter if you are new or someone that has had a role in the past and are ready for a return engagement let me know. Keep it on the short grass, ~Scott

Previous Events Palatine Hills July 3 Dave Colbert Coordinator

40 Golfers Closet to the pin #4 Jeanne Schnee-

berger and Dave Colbert Longest putt #3 Cindy Pausic & Jeff

Holmes Longest Drive #14 Tammy Sorg &

Tim Ryan Closed to the pin #17 Cindy Pausic &

Tom Ullsperger

Most bunkers/sand traps (women only) Judy Johnson

Most Trees Hit (men only) John Buck-ner (11 trees)

Dave Halper had a career round of 79! The length of Tim Ryan’s longest drive got longer as the night went by. We watched the fireworks and saw six or seven fireworks displays at one time- Pala-tine and Arlington Heights Race Track. Chef Metzger handled the grill and lots of good food brought by all. Special Thanks to Tom and Mary Lou Metzger and Tim Dowling and Marie DiVirgilio for helping out. Mt. Prospect July 9 Cindy Pausic Coordinator

We had beautiful weather for the Mount Prospect outing on July 9. The course challenged 31 people with all of us enjoy-ing the less-than-flat greens. Voucher winners were: John Edmonson, Cath-

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Membership Cathy Hill

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erine Dudley, Loren Mercola, Bob Ptak, Judy Johnson, Jay Thompson and Kamal Dagher. Additionally, Pat Vaughan and Deb Backman won coupons for additional rounds (provided by the course). Thank you to assistants, Kurt Kupitz and Joe Torcivia! Ruffled Feathers July 10 Nancy Pierz Coordinator

38 Golfers Closest to pin #11 Loren Mercola & Mike

Colligan Longest Drive Deb Stanton #9 & Joe

Krahulec # 18 Longest putt of anyone Peggy Sullivan

#13 Jennifer Gibson and Gary Gunderson

(straightest drive on #5)

Bill Artlip hit his ball over a huge oak tree that was OUT OF BOUNDS on #16! Luckily, no one was home at the house in range! John Buckner is the male version of his older sister!...heckle, heckle! Feathers Grill at the clubhouse….staff was very accommodating to us once the last foursome was FINALLY in due to one really slow foursome in the middle of the pack! Hint, Hint! Jay Thompson once again showed up with that REALLY BIG board! Let's help this guy out so he can enjoy the rest to the sea-son! Melanie Jones Assisted Nancy Glencoe July 23 Loren Mercola Coordinator

13 Golfers on a very hot and raining day! Closest to the pin Melissa Wodworth &

Tom Schweihs Unisex closet to the pin Rob

Lewandowski Unisex longest putt Blair Oldfield

When the ice maker broke for course on a 90 degree day the staff ran to buy bags of ice to assist. After the round awards in the clubhouse and due to rainstorm, only two of us ended us at Charlie Beinlichs for excel-lent burgers. Village Links July 24 Linda Ciprella Coordinator

Women's Proximity Cathy Hill Men's Proximity Tom Ullsberger Longest Drive Women Loren Mercola Longest Drive Men Mike Kross Longest Putt Women Cathy Hill Longest Putt Men Paul Gentile Straightest Drive Men Kamal Dagher

Straightest Drive Women Deb Bradel

Good turnout for a hot day 33 people, including some walkers on a pretty long course. After the Round, Awards, dinner and drinks at the clubhouse restaurant. Oak Brook Golf Course August 6 Scott Wilson Coordinator

34 Golfers, Assistant Coordinator Jeanne Schneeberger, Perfect Golfing Weather Proximity Winners: Peggy Sodini &

Lee Fayette Long Drive Women – Jeanne Schnee-

berger Longest Drive Men – Greg Mieczynski Longest Putt Women Sue Barton Longest Putt Men Rob Lewandoski Lost Balls Aware Joe Torcivia and

Doug MacFarlane Blind Drawer Winner Nancy Grayheck

After the Round – Awards, Dinner & Drinks at the Clubhouse. Prairie Landing August 13 Cathy Hill & Dave Halper Coordinators

27 Golfers, Assistant Coordinators JoAnn Graske & Keith Reifel Proximity Winners: Women-Linda

Blinks & Robin Rash, Men-Paul Hervey & John Edmonson

Longest Putt: Tom Cech Fewest balls lost Eileen Zitnan Most Balls Lost Mike Kross

Cathy Hill found a “bunny rabbit” ball in the fescue on #13 that had to belong to one of our members as they were designs handed out at Countryside event. After the round, the “lost bunny ball” was re-turned to Linda Blinks. After the round – dinner, awards and beverages at the club-house. Broken Arrow August 20 Keith Reifel Coordinator

25 golfers – some rain delays but every-one was able to finish Proximity Winners: Women-Dorothy

Noto & Cathy Hill, Men-John Edmon-son & Kurt Kupitz

Longest Drive Winners: Susan Barton & Thomas Golbach

Blind Draw winner Melanie Jones

After the round – dinner, drinks, awards at the clubhouse and dessert and more drinks at JoAnn & Keith’s house.

Highlands of Elgin August 28 Marie Bush Coordinator

31 golfers – including three birthday golf-ers Marie Bush, Bob Ptak and Patsy Albrecht! Assistant Coordinator Kathy Braun Proximity Winners: Women- Linda

Ciprella & Kathy Braun; Men-Don Gagne & Kamal Dagher

Longest Drive Winners: Linda Ciprella & Gregg Straley

Longs Putt: Don Gagne Most Sand traps: Linda Barron Birthday Birdie – Marie Bush

After the Round- Awards, dinner and drinks at Grumpy Goat Tavern at the course. The food was fantastic! The Jam-balaya is wonderful and so was the Black Cherry Chipotle BBQ Shrimp.

Upcoming Event Club Championship Cog Hill Cog Hill Golf & CC 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439 630-257-5872 www.coghillgolf.com September 17, 2016 -- First Tee Time: 11:00 AM Price: TBD Maximum: 40 people Members Only event RSVP/Signup by September 8, 2016 to: Tim Dowling - timdowling00@gmail.com - 847-370-3470 All ASGA Members are eligible to compete in the 2016 Club Championships. The Championships will be conducted under USGA Rules and handicaps do not apply. In addition, any ASGA Member with a veri-fiable USGA Handicap Index will also com-pete in the Net Score Division. COURSES: We will be playing Courses #1 & #2. Course #1 will offer the option of walking, while Course #2 will be riding only. Saturday-Course #1. The first tee time is 11:00 am. Tee's: Men-Black, Women-Forward. Sunday-Course #2. The first tee time is 11:45 am. Tee's: Men-White, Women-Forward. COST: Competitors riding $159, walking $143. Includes golf and prizes for 2 days.

Non-Competitors will play on a 'space available' basis either/both days, and tee off after the last Competitive group both days. Saturday Course #1: riding $66, walking $50. Sunday Course #2 riding $78 (no walk-ing). PRIZES: The Women and Men's Gross Score Champion will have their names en-graved on the traveling trophy. In addi-tion, cash prizes will be awarded to at least 50% of all competitors based on Gross and Net scores. There will also be ASGA Coupons awarded for con-tests based on the number of partici-pants (competitor and non-competitor). SPECIAL NOTE: This is a pre-pay event. RSVP to Tim Dowling. Please mail your payment (check made out to ASGA, cash or cou-pons), so it arrives by September 8th, 2016. Tim Dowling, PO Box 7488, Prospect Heights, IL, 60070-7488

Rules and More Rules Dead animal in bunker Larry’s ball came to rest in the sand bunker tucked up next to a dead squirrel. Larry of course argued that it was not right for him not to be able to move the squirrel that impeded a clean hit of the ball, as if he ever makes a clean hit. Scott countered that the squirrel was a loose impediment and removing a loose impediment would be penalized. What is the correct ruling? A. Scott is correct; the squirrel is a loose

impediment. You may not remove a loose impediment from a bunker when your ball lies in the same bun-ker. Remove the mouse….one stroke penalty.

B. Scott is correct; the squirrel is a loose impediment. You may not remove a loose impediment from a bunker when your ball lies in the same bun-ker. Remove the mouse….two stroke penalty.

C. Scott is incorrect. Larry is allowed to move the squirrel without penalty.

The correct answer: B. Dead animals are loose impediments. As per rule 23, removal of a loose impediment from a bunker incurs a two stroke penalty. Larry does have the option of declaring the ball unplayable and proceeding under Rule 28. This would result in a one stroke pen-alty for an unplayable ball, but that is bet-ter than a two-stroke penalty for moving the loose impediment

About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Lynne Byrd - 09/30 Michael Colligan - 09/04 Erica Engelstein - 09/22 Robert Geeve - 09/19 David Halper - 09/06 Paul Hearvey - 10/02 Bonnie Linklater - 09/21 Arthur Rubalcaba - 09/14 Holli Salls - 10/08 Peggy Sullivan - 09/22 Joe Torcivia - 09/15 Dave Vandervelde - 09/14 Raymond Vogel - 09/28 Scott Wilson - 10/03

These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Don Hanson Jr. - 09/30/2016

Welcome newest members: Erica Engelstein - Joined 08/10/2016 Steve Hengesbaugh - Joined 07/27/2016 Dorothy Noto - Joined 08/02/2016 Blair Oldfield - Joined 07/06/2016

These members recently renewed: JoAnn Graske Gary Gunderson Susan Herman Joanne Jacobs Judy Johnson David Moretti

These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Melinda Newtson - 08/31/2016 Carol Reichart - 07/31/2016 Maureen Stiling - 07/31/2016

To renew your dues today, go to SinglesGolf.com/renew If you wish to renew over the phone, call 980-833-6450, M-F, 9-2 Eastern Time.

Our chapter currently has 133 members

Battle at the Beach — Nov. 3-6

And play Harbor Town Links in Hilton Head! (A PGA Tour Stop)

New Year’s Event — Jan. 1-4

Play TPC Sawgrass! (A PGA Tour Stop Near Jax, FL)

7-Days in Hawaii — Feb. 18-25

(Ritz-Carlton Kapalua and Kapalua Golf Courses, a PGA Tour Stop)

Canada in July 2017—Tremblant!

(A Cool Place to Be in the Dead of Summer!)

THE RUNDOWN OF UPCOMING EVENTS:

Battle at the Beach Hilton Head Island, SC November 3-6, 2016

We’ve all seen this famous lighthouse at the Harbor Town Links on Hilton Head. An an-nual stop on the PGA tour, the Harbor Town links course is a bucket list item for every seri-ous golfer. ASGA members can play it as an optional round

this weekend at a rate that is literally $118 less than what you would pay if you played it on your own. You’ll stay at the ocean-front Beach House hotel that’s located in the coveted Coligny Circle area of Hilton Head where there are a number of restau-

rants, bars (such as the Tiki Hut) and shops to visit. We’ll play Dolphin Head and Palmetto Hall. Dinners feature a low-country boil and a Saturday night at Marley’s, a local favorite, typically found with a line out front. SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBeach is the site you need to review. We have priced this event very fa-vorably for you in order to get a big turnout.

The New Year Celebration at TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach — Florida January 1-4, 2017

No doubt, we love to go to nice places and meet nice people. In continuation of our attempt to have every member check things off their bucket list, we’re offering a great experience at one of America’s most famous “sacred ground” courses, the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, site of the annual Player’s Championship. Yes, it’s expensive and it is, again, an optional round for the die-hards who just have to do it. How else are memories made? January 1 is a Sunday. This is our arrival day. Yes, we missed the official “countdown” (been there, done that), but what we are gaining are a) lower hotel rates, b) lower airline rates flying south, c) better golf rates and d) no white-knuckle experi-ence driving on I-95. Everyone else is headed north, we’re headed south and beating the convention business which starts the following week. We have much better rates this way. For now though, it looks like we’ll be play-ing the Pete Dye course at TPC Sawgrass and one of the courses over at the World Golf Hall of Fame, where you’ll also receive tickets to tour the Hall. On January 4, our departure day, you can opt to play the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. You know, the one with the famous island green. Will you play that hole from the regular tee box or the drop zone? We’re planning our stay at the Marriott on property, taking a tour of the PGA clubhouse and for those who will not play the Stadium Course, you’ll have an opportunity to take a free tour of the famous holes sponsored by a local charity that raises money to support local charities. Small donation is a probability. Details out soon with a registration form in your newsletter and online. You’ll be sent an email when that’s all available. Stay tuned and talk this one up with your other single friends.

“The most important shot in golf is the next one.” - - Ben Hogan

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Multi-Chapter Events: If you’ve never attended one, you’re missing out!

In the history of our organization, we’ve never had a bet-ter line-up of travel opportunities. Yes, we all love golf. We’re all single. And occasionally, we like to sweeten the offering by adding some travel to the mix. ASGA members do like to travel. Look at the 100 members we have headed to Spain this month (SinglesGolf.com/Spain). We also know it’s important to space these events out and to provide some variety but use our “numbers” to negotiate phenomenal prices. All ASGA members are invited to multi-chapter events include hotel, golf and food all wrapped into a package. Room by yourself or bring a fellow member. Don’t know anyone yet? We’ll try our best to secure a roommate for you!

ASGA in Hawaii Ritz-Carlton Kapalua / Kapalua Golf Courses February 18-25, 2017

ASGA has developed a tradition of traveling Europe every even-numbered year (that would be this year, as 100 of us are head-ed to Spain this month) and then head to Hawaii in odd-numbered years, i.e. 2017. Past European trips have brought us to Ireland and Scotland. We’ll play the Bay and Plantation Courses at Kapalua and stay seven nights at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton. This places leave more than the lights on. It’s really nice! Website and details up soon, but in the meantime, check out this hotel. It’s truly one of the nicest in Hawaii: TinyURL.com/RitzKapalua

Tremblant Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada Tentative Dates — July 16, 17, 18, 19, 2017

I believe it’s been a good 18+ years since we last visited Tremblant, a beautiful resort about 90 minutes outside of Montreal. We had a small group of about 24 people. We were such a young organization then and only 24 attended. They have two hilly course: The Giant and The Devil. But the town itself offers so much. The virtual site is Tremblant.ca but we’re looking to do a non-virtual visit next year and they promise much cooler weather than we had this summer.

River Cruise / Ryder Cup 2018 Paris, France — September/October, 2018 We’ve already made some inroads with Le Golf National, site of the 2018 Ryder Cup com-petition. They welcome members of ASGA to play the Ryder Cup course immediately after the close of the 2018 Ryder Cup. Dates for the ‘18 Ryder Cup should be announced soon. This event is two years out and will be the first river cruise ever of-fered by ASGA. Our hopes are to “buy-out” the ship by filling-up 65 cabins, which will take no more than 118 members to do so, a lesser amount if some room by themselves. By buying-out the ship, we’ll have more latitude on certain things and can certainly

party “ASGA-style” without having people look at us in a funny way. Although we’re not officially announcing it yet, the pieces are being assembled and we really want to put together another awe-some experience for you. We anticipate visiting Versailles, histor-ic monuments in Rouen, the English channel villages of Etretat and Honfleur, Jumieges Abbey, one of the great Benedictines of France, Chateau Gaillard, Claude Monet’s home and a lot more. At our halfway point on the cruise on the Seine River, we’ll visit the D-Day beaches including Omaha and Normandy. A once in a lifetime opportunity, by definition, only occurs one time so this may just be it for you! So talk it up. Think about whom you’d like to room with to cut some cost. It will be a few months before the full website, details, etc. are posted so in the meantime, keep your eye on the ball and the event websites.

Some Strokes Are Very Important! Think you are having a stroke? Call 911 immediately! F.A.S.T.

is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 911for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:

Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated cor-rectly?

Time to call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away,

call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms ap-peared. It could make a FAST difference in someone’s life!

- - Tom Alsop, President / Founder American Singles Golf Association (ASGA)

Fun-Fellowship-Fairways Since 1992

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, con-tempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their house-holds. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gob-ble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.

- Socrates (469–399 B.C.)

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Standard Package Includes (Standard Package is for members who wish

to have a roommate. Room-by-Myself packages also available. See below.) 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, taxes and prizes)

3 nights lodging at the Beach House Oceanfront Hotel near Coligny Circle (Hotel Website: www.BeachHouseHHI.com)

Full hot breakfast each day . . . dancing if we get 100 or more in attendance.

Thurs. Reception (cash bar), Fri. Low Country Boil, Sat. Dinner @ Marley’s

Plus MORE as shown on the website: SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBeach

Add’l. Nights: If you come early or stay late, add’l. nights are $88 if you have

a roommate or $176 rooming by yourself. Add’l Golf: See right side.

REGISTER BY OCT. 1 — GET TEN 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS FREE!

See SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBeach for complete details / updates.

GOLF: We’ll shotgun start at Dolphin Head GC at 1:30 on Friday, Nov. 4 and

Palmetto Hall at 9am on Saturday, Nov. 5. (Note: These are not SeaPines Resort courses!) Scoring: USGA “Play Own Ball” format; 2 best net balls of 4some. Prizes awarded. Opt. Day-of-Departure golf: tee times starting at 9:18 at Harbor Town Golf Links. This is the RBC Heritage course played on the PGA tour. PAYMENT: Payment due when you register. There is a 25% cancellation fee

on or prior to 10/05/16. Absolutely NO refunds after 10/05/16. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member ($25 transfer fee). For official cancellation policy and other terms and conditions, go to SinglesGolf.com/events. A letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days of registering, you must call us at 980-833-6450. **See note at bottom regarding trip insurance deadline.

NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to secure these rates. Call 980-833-6450 or join online at SinglesGolf.com/join.

NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT.

NAME ___________________________________________________ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME _____________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________CITY____________________STATE____ZIP_________ Handicap/Avg.Score ______

HOME PH ( )__________________ WORK/CELL PH ( )_________________ E-MAIL ________________________________________

CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (there is a 3% upcharge on all amounts if using a credit card) ( ) $449.00 — STANDARD PACKAGE (you have a roommate or we’ll assign same-sex roommate for you) ( ) $639.00 — ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (incl. everything in St’d. Pkg. except you’ll room by yourself) ( ) $288.00^ — OPTIONAL DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF—SUN. @ SeaPines Harbortown—9:18 tee times

^Price includes required forecaddie fee of $30, green fees, cart and tax. On your own this would cost you $406!

My roommate will be ____________________________________________ (We’ll assign a same-sex roommate if you prefer. Please do not list your-self as someone else’s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can’t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotel are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability.

During ( ) One ( ) All golf event(s) , please pair me _______________________________________________________ (limit 3-person request).

I AM REMITTING: ( ) I am paying by credit card (3% upcharge) ( ) I am paying by check. $__________ for the package indicated above + $ _________ for ___ add’l. nights ($176 single / $88 dbl. occ). Indicate dates (before or after) of add’l. nights: ____________________ (ASGA is not responsible for finding you a roommate on the optional nights) + $ _________ for Opt. Day-of-Departure golf on Sunday at SeaPine’s Harbor Town Links (same course where the PGA pros play) + $ _________ Mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of first 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on optional round.) + $ _________ Add 12 mos to my membership ($79) or ( ) add 24 mos for $158 & receive a free ASGA logo’d shirt at event) Shirt Size: _____ + $ _________ Add $20 for 25 50/50 Raffle Tickets. Two drawings for 50% each (details @ website). Rate is $20 for 20 tickets at event.

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** Trip Insurance Will Be Available for this Event. See Website for Details. If purchasing trip insurance, you must do so within three (3) days of paying for event.

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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 info@SinglesGolf.com. 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.

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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 Chicago 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