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Club NewsApril 2012
S U G A R M I L L W O O D S C O U N T R Y C L U BSS
Oldies Night ..................................................Cover
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet ................................Cover
Message From Herb Hurley .................................3
Message From The Membership Office ...............4
Easter Brunch .......................................................4
Women’s Bridge ...................................................4
Message From Tim Gatz.......................................5
Person(s) of Interest..............................................5
Men’s Golf Association .................................6 & 7
Message From Rick Kelso....................................7
Ladies Golf Association ................................8 & 9
Swingers ...............................................................9
Jimmy Buffet Night ............................................10
What’s New in Sugarmill Woods...
Golf Tips by Chantel Smith ................................11
Cocktail Cuties....................................................11
Sunday at the Club..............................................12
Prime Rib Night..................................................12
Hit & Giggles Couples Event .............................12
Zumba.................................................................12
Singles Night ......................................................12
Message from SMW Restaurant .........................14
Oak Village .........................................................14
Drop Shots ..........................................................16
Calendar......................................................18 &19
Straight Talk........................................................20
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Message From Herb Hurley
General Manager
By now I am sure that 95% of the membership has heard about the proposed changes to the automatic gratuity in the restaurants. When this
proposed change was announced to the Advisory Boards of both clubs it was
met with some resistance. After the meeting I received over 40 emails from the membership, which were forwarded to Japan for review.
Due to the concern of the membership, for the both the staff and your club as a whole, the ownership has decided to postpone the implementation of the service fee until he can further evaluate the situation.
I would like to take this time to clarify a few things that I have been questioned about, in regard to this change. Currently, the clubs pay the wait staff a “tipped employee minimum wage” that includes an automatic gratuity on the bill totaling the employee's hourly rate. Management is proposing to increase the hourly rate of the wait staff to a very favorable, consistent rate and
change the gratuity to a service fee. This change will not change your bottom line spending. The only way your bill would go up is if you choose to leave an extra cash tip for the waiter/waitress. The clubs will then use that service fee to pay the staff and to offset the restaurant losses. This will also help to ensure our staff a more consistent pay even when the restaurants are slow during our off-season months. The restaurants of both clubs have continually lost money year after year. Management feels that each department should be able to make a profit or worse case scenario break even.
If you have any questions or would just like to sit down and discuss this matter or any other matter please do not hesitate to call me or send me an email to set up an appointment. I can be reached at [email protected] or by calling either 382-5996 or 382-3838 ext.14.
Just a reminder that Sugarmill Woods will be closed stagain on Monday's starting May 1 .
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Message from theMembership Director
By Chantel SmithPlease join me in welcoming to Sugarmill Woods the newest members of the club:• Greg and Faith Hopkins, SMW Full
Golf• Eric & Anionette Van Den Hoogen,
SMW Full Golf • Ghassan & Donna Kahwati, Oak Village Pool & Fitness
Many members have asked me how the current Membership Drive is doing. Below I have listed the total
rdamount of new members since January 3 , 2012.DUAL Full Golf Memberships 2SMW Full Golf Memberships (Family) 5SW Full Golf Memberships (Family) 1SMW Full Golf Membership (Single) 7SMW Social Golf 0SMW Social 5Oak Village Sports Complex 5
Oak Village Fitness Center and Pool 8
Currently, SMW & SW 15 new Full Golfing (Family) and/or Full Golfing (Single) memberships. Although sales have dropped through the last half of February and beginning of March, remember, this is typical for high season. I expect sales to pick back up through April and the
st1 half of May as snowbirds start to head north and are looking to solidify where they will be living and playing golf next year. I also expect sales to jump again in October, November and December as people return and newcomers move into the area.
Other topics I have been working on is the membership survey. I had many people respond to last months survey and I appreciate your participation. The topics that received the most votes from the members were: Tampa Bay Rays Base Ball Game, Wine Tasting, 2 to 3 Day Cruises and Patio Parties. Thank you to all of you that participated in my survey.
I am currently working on a group trip to watch the Tampa Bay Rays in late April. Once everything is put in place and all details have been set, I will send out an email with exact days, times and cost. So remember to watch for an email from the Membership office with the subject line: Take me out to the Ball Game!
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
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Sugarmill Woods Country ClubWomen’s Bridge GroupThursday’s at 9:00 am
To join, contactDarrielle Wyatt (382-3182)
or Beth Boardman (382-2575)
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Director of Golf Maintenance
The month of April is typically the start of the growing season. This is the time of year when temperatures are consistently in the 60's at night and 80's during the day. The Bermuda grass starts to actively grow when these types of weather
condition is in place. During this month we will continue to verticut and topdress
greens, just as we did in March, which will help remove over seed and promote Bermuda grass growth.
One of the major items that we are going to address this year is nematode control. Curfew, which has been scheduled for
rdJune 3 , will reduce nematode populations on greens, fairways and tees. In the past we have put the focus towards a few key fairway and tee areas, however, for the past two years, certain greens have struggled with consistent leaf growth and overall health. This is the reason why, this year, all greens will be treated with Curfew, so that we can reestablish a good healthy growing environment. This Curfew application will also address mole crickets as well.
Other items included for this month include edging bunkers and removing any dead trees or limbs that may affect play throughout the golf course. Please remember to repair ball marks, fill divots, rake bunkers and keep carts in their appropriate places throughout the courses. If anyone has any questions please call the maintenance office at 382-4010.
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Message FromTim Gatz
Person(s) of Interest
“Person(s) of Interest” goes behind the scenes to give a glimpse of the lives of SMWCC members.
By Nancy Kiner
The Bartons can claim the distinction of being one of SugarMill Woods' most senior couples. Bill recently celebrated his 98th birthday with scores of good wishes from friends and family. They've been members of the club since 1980, after moving to Homosassa from West Hempstead (Long Island), New York. He started golfing in 1930 and she started in 1940. During their early years at SMW, Bill was active in several Men's Golf Association groups. The Bartons have two children and five grandchildren.
Before they retired, Bill was sales manager for The Prudential Insurance Company in New York City. During the early part of World War II, Bill was stationed in Tampa on port security with the U.S. Coast Guard. Shortly after they moved to the area, Connie applied for a job at Tampa General Hospital, hoping to supplement the family income. She was immediately hired as secretary to the superintendent of the hospital; and when it became necessary to leave a year later, she was given a glowing letter of recommendation by her boss.
Bill also spent about 18 months as a radio man aboard a Coast Guard cutter in the North Pacific during the war. He still remembers the challenges and stress of engaging the Japanese in combat several times off the waters of Alaska.
Having observed an impressive number of birthdays, the Bartons have a wealth of memories and interesting experiences. Bill was among the four million people who lined the parade route celebrating Charles Lindbergh's solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927. He said he and his buddy were almost hit by a roll of ticker tape that failed to unroll properly when it was thrown from a 28th story window.
One of Connie's favorite stories involves a conversation with her best friend sometime in the late 1930s. The teenager girls were walking home from the bus stop one night, and Connie confided to her friend, “I would love to go out with Bill Barton.” Her friend responded, “Oh, Connie, you've got about as much chance of going out with Bill Barton as Man has of walking on the moon!” By the time Neal Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, Bill and Connie had been married nearly 30 years!
Connie & Bill Barton
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Men’s Golf Association
By Bob Strausser
No one should be complaining about the weather here in Sugarmill Woods this past winter. I do not have any statistics but I would think it had to be one of the
warmest on record as well as in other parts of the country.
While the weather has been great the rain has not. I hope everyone is aware of the new water restrictions and
thwatering days that went into effect from March 10 through thJune 30 . If we don't get some substantial rain I would
assume the restrictions would be extended.
MGA Spring Tournament - The MGA Spring th thTournament will be held on April 5 and 12 . This will be a
two-week event and there will be a luncheon, compliments thof your MGA, following golf on Thursday, April 12 . E-
mails have been sent out to all MGA members and flyers have been posted in the men's locker room, Pro Shop, and the bulletin board across from Robin's office.
MGA Telephone Directory & Operations Manual - The MGA Telephone Directory was distributed on Thursdays,
th nd thMarch 15 , 22 and 29 . If you have not received a copy contact Jim Bodenstein, 382-5144. A big thanks to Jim who coordinated the publication of the directory.
Special Event - The MGA is working on a combined Hernando Oaks and Sugarmill Woods golf outing as we did last year. This is in the preliminary stage and e-mails will be sent out when details are confirmed.
Congratulations to Carl Pedersen who shot a 73 on thFebruary 16 , Mike Howard and Archie Wilson a 76 on rd stFebruary 23 , Doug Martin a 75 on March 1 and a 78 on
thMarch 8 .
MGA Games for Aprilth April 5 – Spring Tournament
th12 – Spring Tournamentth19 – Best 2 of 4 - Mixed Flightsth26 – 1 on 5's, 2 on 4's, 3 on 3's - Mixed Flight
Golf Humor for the Month – You can hit a 2-acre fairway 10% of the time, and hit a 2-inch branch 90% of the time.
By Bob Strausser
warmest of the
Men’s Golf ResultsDATE: February 16, 2012GAME: Team Point Quota
ST1 at: +19 Tony Schmid, Art Gennero, Bob Elgart,
Ed Jonesnd2 at: +17 John Holden, Gary Osborne, Ernie
Pettine, Tony Corsord3 at: +16 Chuck Reeb, Larry Mantle, Bill
Engelbrecht, Sid Kaplowitz4th at: +13 Carl Pedersen, Stan Fleming, Ron
Broadbent, Joe Gannon
GOLFERS OF THE WEEK:LOW GROSS: Carl Pedersen, 73 LOW NET: Erv Koch, Art Gennero, 64LOW SENIOR NET: Tony Corso, Bill Engelbrecht, 65CLOSEST TO THE PIN:Pine#4: Chuck SwensonPine#7: Art GenneroOak#3: Bob CarriveauOak#6: Charlie McCreery
Men’s Golf ResultsDATE: February 23, 2012GAME: Best 2 of 4, Plus Bonus Ball(s)FLIGHT 1:
ST1 at -26 Tony Schmid, Jay Yarger, Chuck Reeb,
Chuck Swenson nd2 at: -24 Archie Wilson, Hank Robinson, Dennis
Borras, Felix Tarorick FLIGHT 2
ST1 at -26 Soc Hiotakis, Dick Caines, Ron Bollman, Sid Kaplowitz
nd2 at: -25 Fred Dibattista, Dick Johnson, Gary
Enman, Tony Colucci FLIGHT 3:
ST1 at -41 Bob Elgart, Bill Englebrecht, Tony Corso, Howard Wallace
nd2 at: -23 (Tie) Stan Fleming, Bob Carriveau, Joe
GannonErnie Pettine, Bill Moreau, Charlie McCreery, Ed Jones
GOLFERS OF THE WEEK:LOW GROSS: (Tie) Archie Wilson,
Mike Howard, 76LOW NET: Archie Wilson, 66LOW SENIOR NET: Bill Englebrecht, 61CLOSEST TO THE PIN:Pine #4: Ernie PettinePine#7: Bill MurrayOak#3: Tony ValenteOak#6: Chuck Swenson
DATE: March 1, 2012GAME: Best 1 on Par 5's, 2 on Par 4's, 3 on Par 3's
ST1 at -23 John Holden, Bruce Whewell, Bill Engelbrecht, Sid Kaplowitz
nd2 at: -22 Art Anderson, Paul VanTassell, Tony
Valente, Joe Gannonrd3 at: - 21 Frank Siemietkowski, Ron Broadbent,
Bob Chadderton, Tony Corsoth
4 at: -20 Doug Martin, Stan Fleming, Bob Strausser, Dick Henry
th5 at: -19 (Tie)Dick Tuxbury, Mike Theodore, John
Rada, Harley Lawrence Erv Koch, Gus Calleri, Bob Mason, Phil Runfola
GOLFERS OF THE WEEK:LOW GROSS: Doug Martin, 75 LOW NET: Phil Runfola, 63 LOW SENIOR NET: Joe Gannon, 59
Men’s Golf Results
Men’s GolfAssociation cont’d
Men’s Golf Results cont’d
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Head Golf Professional
The saying goes April showers bring May Flowers. April is here and everyone is rushing around trying to get their taxes inline, and talking about who is going to win the Masters this year, and
where they are going this summer to beat the heat.
Also, this is the time of year where Tim and the maintenance staff start preparing the course for transition to the summer Bermuda grasses. We are currently scheduling all the aerifying dates, and curfew dates to battle those pesky nematodes and mole crickets, along with all other maintenance practices that he needs to do to help maintain the courses in the great shape we all have come to enjoy.
So, make sure you call the pro shop before heading over to the course to play a quick 9 or 18 to ensure your enjoyment at the club.
Finally we have scheduled the LADIES NIGHT OUT for thApril 6 , 2012 at World Woods on the Rolling Oaks. The
entry fee will be the same as you would pay at either Sugarmill or at Southern Woods. The event will begin at 3 pm sharp and dinner will be at Sugarmill Woods at the completion play. Let us see if we can get 40 ladies to participate. Remember that this is a ladies night out, and we will be seating as teams for dinner, if husbands want to come there will be a table set aside for all the guys. If this is the case please let us know so we have the appropriate amount of seating.
The Men's and Ladies Club Championship are schedule for th thApril 13 and 14 , 2012. The sign up sheet and all the
tournament information is hanging up in the pro shop by the handicap computer.
Sign up for this great event and find out if you are the Best player in the Club.
The last few months we have had a lot of great shot by members:
Jeanne Goldich did something that has eluded her a very long time. On December 28, 2011 she made her first career HOLE-N-ONE on Oak # 6 using her 5 Havenwood.
Marty Sullivan made her first HOLE-N-ONE on Feb th28 , 2012 on Pine #4 using her Driver.
thBill Zembruski made a HOLE-N-ONE on March 6 , 2012 on #3 Oak using his 7 Iron.
Frank Siemietkowski made a natural EAGLE (2) on # 7 Oak using a 9 iron from a 150 yards.
Head
where the
Message FromRick Kelso
CLOSEST TO THE PIN:Pine #4: Sid KaplowitzPine #7: John HoldenOak #3: Paul DominoOak #6: Doug Martin
Men’s Golf ResultsDATE: March 8, 2012GAME: Best 2 of 4, Plus Bonus Ball(s)FLIGHT 1:
ST1 at -20 Tony Schmid, John Doyle, Chuck Reeb,
Larry Mantlend
2 at: -19 Doug Martin, Hank Robinson, Dennis Borras, Gary Osborne
FLIGHT 2:ST
1 at -26 Al Turska, Reese Kilgore, Bob Gunderman, Rod Woodbury
nd2 at: -18 Bill Murray, Dick Caines, Bob Maeder, Tom Jones
FLIGHT 3:ST
1 at -33 Stan Fleming, Bob Mason, Ernie Pettine, Otto Nielsen
nd2 at: -31 Sam Hunt, Bob Carriveau, Joe GannonGOLFERS OF THE WEEK:LOW GROSS: Doug Martin, 78LOW NET: Al Turska, Reese Kilgore (Tie), 64LOW SENIOR NET: Zane Megos, 59CLOSEST TO THE PIN:Oak #3: Tony Schmid, 4'11”Oak#6: Gus Calleri, 13'Cypress#3: Bob Gunderman, 8'5”Cypress#6: Garth McGrath, 10'2”
Men’s Golf ResultsDATE: March 15, 2012GAME: Two Man Team Point QuotaFLIGHT 1:
ST1 at +10 Chuck Reeb, Dick Johnsonnd
2 at: +7 Tony Schmid, Gary Osbornerd
3 at: +6 Hank Robinson, Frank Siemietkowski FLIGHT 2:
ST1 at +5 Ken Eckhardt, Tony Valente nd
2 at: +4 Mike Theodore, Dick Cainesrd
3 at: +3 Bob Gunderman, Rod Woodbury FLIGHT 3:
ST1 at +15 (3 Way Tie) Dave Sweeney, Joe Gannon Bob Mason, Bill LentBob Carriveau, Charlie McCreery
GOLFERS OF THE WEEK:LOW GROSS: Wally Wyatt, 80 LOW NET: Chuck Reeb, 66LOW SENIOR NET: Dave Sweeney, 61 CLOSEST TO THE PINOak#3: Tony Valente, 3' 2”Oak#6: Art Anderson,10”Cypress#3: Frank Siemietkowski, 8' 10” Cypress#6: John Bradley, 4' 10”
stFlight 2 1 gross June Klingensmith 91 st1 net Chris Venable 70 nd2 net tie Judy Mantle 72
Elizabeth McLeodstFlight 3 1 gross Sue Phillips 96 st 1 net Pauline Boatz 70 nd 2 net tie Shirley Dalton 71
Karen Hall th 4 net Janet Figlioli 72 th 5 net Fran Thornton 74
stFlight 4 1 gross Trish Reeb 100 st 1 net Fran Alviggi 72 nd 2 net tie Mary Tarorick 73
Ginger BongKathy Hettrich
Mary Joy Speicher stFlight 5 1 gross Louise Schmid 106 st 1 net tie Peg Murphy 75
Ginni SwensonBarbara Maugans
18 Holers Results – Best 1,2,3 – AB - CDFebruary 29th, 2012
Place Name Score stFlight 1 1 Jo Ann Ray 123
Jeanne Goldich Twila VaughnAnne Broadbent
nd2 Sally Neeb 124 Judy Mantle Gail WilsonDonna Rayne
rd3 Betty Hunt 125 Fran Thornton
Joyce Engelbrecht Elaine Harwood
stFlight 2 1 Trish Reeb 118 Barbara TurskaNoni Postler
Ginni Swenson
nd2 Kathy Hettrich 120 Dee Tkatch
Bev Kaplowitz Pat Lawrence
rd3 Fran Alviggi 122 Ernestine ZiacikMary TarorickLouise Schmid
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Ladies’ Golf Association
By
By the time you get this newsletter, Hitting for Hospice and Member/Guest tournaments will be over. Look for results in our next newsletter.
We asked you for ideas on how to keep this game moving, some of the suggestions were:
• Do not put your club away if your going to use it at your next shot.
• Do not take the time to compare the distance reading from more than one range finder, unless you are having trouble with yours.
• KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.
• You do not have to swing fast or hurry.
• Prepare to hit your next shot while your opponent is hitting hers.
• If you see a hole open in front of you, CATCH UP!
• When approaching the green, if one player's ball is short to the green, drop that player off with a few clubs and the other player proceeds to the green.
• When walking onto the green after a pitch or chip shot, put your excess clubs down just off the CART-SIDE on the fringe. (NEVER LAY YOUR CLUBS ON THE GREEN!)
• While waiting for the other players to come onto the green, fix ball marks and start studying your putt.
• If you hole out first, get ready to leave the green by picking up all your clubs, get the flag, and be ready when the other players complete the hole.
• Do not pick up team players clubs lying on the fringe, each player should pick up their own clubs to help speed up play.
• Keep an occasional eye on the group in front of you, if you arrive at the tee and they are exiting the green, pick up the pace.
• Be mindful of your golf etiquette, especially on the green.
Hope this gives you some incite to “Keep this game moving.” Don't forget you can play on Thursdays and Saturdays for fun and money!
Sandra Hougham
Wgame
18 Holers Results – Low Gross/Low NetFebruary 22nd, 2012
Place Name Score stFlight 1 1 gross Lorraine Dayton 87 st1 net Phyllis Pellegrom 70
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18 Holers Results – Hatem'sMarch 7th, 2012
Place Name Score stFlight 1 1 gross Lorraine Dayton 89 st1 net June McSeveney 71
stFlight 2 1 gross Betty Hunt 88 st 1 net Anne Broadbent 68 nd 2 net tie Mary Ellen McCoy 69
Jo Ann Ray th 4 net tie Elizabeth McLeod 70
Gail Wilson
stFlight 3 1 gross Sandra Hougham 92 st1 net Pauline Boatz 67 nd2 net tie Pauline Gerbino 69
Marilynn TannenhausDonna Rayne
stFlight 4 1 gross Nancy Miller 90 st 1 net Barbara Sutphen 62 nd 2 net tie Judy Kilgore 63
Barbara Turska Susan Menard
th 5 net Kay Walsh 64 th 6 net Bonnie Caines 66
stFlight 5 1 gross Pauline Woodbury 103 st 1 net Ginnie Swenson 65 nd2 net tie Peg Murphy 70
Lee Ferrari
18 Holers Results – Team Point QuotaMarch 14, 2012
Annual Hit for Hospice Tournament
st1 Place +17 Sally Neeb, Kay Walsh & Nancy Stier
nd2 Place +13 Marty Jarrell, Joyce Lynk, Mary Joy Speicher, Dee Tkatch
rd3 Place +11 Chris Venable, Pauline Boatz Tie Barbara Turska
Twila Vaughn, Janet Figlioli, Nancy Miller, Delores Jasper
th5 Place Fran Thornton, Bev Watson, Lee Ferrari
Ladies’ GolfAssociation cont’d
Swingers
Sugarmill Woods CCSwingers Results
February 22nd, 2012 – Low Netst Flight 1 1 Martha Thomas 33 nd 2 Sharon Bradley 36 rd 3 Debby Calleri 37
Flight 2st 1 Shirley Misekow 34 nd 2 Claire Carriveau 36 rd 3 Marty Sullivan 42
Sugarmill Woods CC
Swingers ResultsFebruary 29th, 2012 – Fewest Putts
Place Name Score st Flight 1 1 Martha Thomas 17 nd 2 Betty Vanzin 18 rd 3 Linda Cole 19 st Flight 2 1 Sandra Nielsen 18 nd 2 Marty Sullivan 19 rd3 Terry Long 20
Sugarmill Woods CCSwingers Results
March 7th, 2012 – Low Net Place Name Score
st Flight 1 1 Sandra Nielsen 33 nd 2 Linda Duller 34 rd 3 Mary Randall 35 st Flight 2 1 Carol MacDonald 29 nd 2 Shirley Misekow 33 rd 3 tie Barbara O'Connell 36
Linda Griffiths
Sugarmill Woods CCSwingers Results
March 14th, 2012 – Luck of the Irish Place Name Score Prize
stFlight 1 1 tie Sharon Bradley 10 Carol MacDonald Marian SandlasFlight 2 1st Mary Hopkins 5
nd 2 Ina Ryder 8 rd 3 Claire Carriveau 9
CONGRATULATIONS TO SWINGERS MEMBER
MARTY SULLIVANTHFEBRUARY 28 , 2012
HOLE IN ONE !!!!!!
SugarMill Woods Resident/Recent Retiree Hill. Co. Public Schools$5 From Each Job Donated to Citrus Co. Habitat for Humanity or SMW Rotary Club Literacy Project.
Dave's Pressure Washing
SugarMill Woods Resident/Recent Retiree Hill. Co. Public Schools$5 From Each Job Donated to Citrus Co. Habitat for Humanity or SMW Rotary Club Literacy Project.
Dave's Pressure WashingInstant Mold and Mildew Removal
SugarMill Woods Specialist
Small Driveways and Walks: $45Long driveways and Walks: $95
Free Estimates for Pool Decks, Etc.
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Golf Tips by Chantel Smith
By Chantel SmithAssistant Golf Professional
Actually this months Golf Tips are by www.golftips365.com. I recently came across this fantastic website that gave good solid golf tips for every part of the golf game. I usually don't like sites like
this, but the author has done a wonderful job in choosing and explaining every single
tip. Check out www.golftips365.com. I have chosen my three favorites to share with you!
Putting: Practice Short Putts
Statistically about 40% of all your shots will be putts - irrespective of your handicap. And just over 50% of those putts will be 5 foot or less. So if you play off a 18 handicap you will probably have about 16 - 18 short putts in a round
There is a clear need therefore for every golfer to practice short and very short putts from all angles - uphill, downhill, borrow left and borrow right. However what do we all do when we get to the practice green? - Yep, we drop half a dozen balls and pick out a free hole 30 feet away.
Try the following drill to sharpen your short putts. Put a bunch of balls down in a ring round a hole, all about 3 feet from it. Go round and putt them all into the hole. Continue until you have made 10 putts in a row. Then move the balls out to 4 feet from the hole and start again. And so on.
It's not the most exciting golf practice but it will make a big difference to your score. And put an end to the agony of missing yet another 3 footer.
Chipping: Control Distance With Club Selection
Although many amateurs always use the same club for chipping around the green you will notice that the pros all use a number of different clubs for chipping, depending on the length of the chip they face. They do this because they want the ball to travel as far as possible rolling along the green rather than flying through the air. Therefore although they may take a pitching wedge for a very short chip they may use a 7-iron or stronger for much longer chips, with all the clubs in between for the intermediate distances. And you should too of you want to truly master chipping.
The key to mastering this technique is (initially at least) to develop a 'standard chip', which always has the same length of back swing. On the practice green chip 3 balls with each of pitching wedge, 9, 8, and 7-iron. Focus on doing the 'standard chip' and don't look how far the balls have gone until you have used all the clubs. You will see that you have 4 groups of balls at 4 different distances. Pace out how far each club goes and then practice chipping to holes at those distances with the relevant club.
It takes some practice but you will find that you start to look at each chip you face as a standard 8-iron chip or a standard PW chip or whatever, adding or subtracting a club as required for uphill and downhill chips. Once you are comfortable with the standard chip for these different clubs you can learn to finesse it by varying the length of the swing slightly as well.
Distance: Don't Over-swing At The Top
In their attempt to hit the ball harder and further many
amateurs try to take a bigger swing. This usually results in them over-swinging at the top. Their left arm bends and the club wraps around their neck past the horizontal. This is the most common cause of a poor start to the downswing.
The truth of the matter is that for most people power and distance do not increase with a bigger swing. Power comes from unwinding your body and not from extra movement in your arms. You are actually more likely to lose distance and you will almost certainly accuracy.
Take a look in the mirror next time you are at the range. If you are over-swinging you should make a determined effort to limit your back swing to a point before your left arm starts to bend. And if you are struggling with a slice or a hook then over-swinging is the first thing to eliminate.
It may feel like you are only taking half a swing but in practice it will actually be more like 90% of a swing and it will still deliver 100% of the power. Happy Golfing!
Beautiful Weather, Plentiful Golfers Equals Abundant Ball Marks
BE KIND TO YOUR GREENSPlease remember to always fill your divots in the fairway with the sand provided and always fix your ball mark and at least one other on every green. It is important to remember that your ball mark might not always be right next to your ball. It could be on the front of the green and your ball is on the back of the green. Every ball that lands on the green makes some sort of indentation.
APRIL SPECIALS
April 3rd Mango Margarita
April 10th Toasted Almond
April 17th Sangria
April 24th Amaretto Sour
Open Invitation to all Ladies!
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APRIL SPECIALS
Sugarmill Woods Country Club
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Tuesday BridgeOur next Tuesday Bridge will be held on April 10th (Second Tuesday of the month) starting at 8:45 am. Unless otherwise noted, we plan on gathering the second Tuesday of each month. Our Bridge Director is Dave Pooley. For March, anyone who wants to play and has not already signed up, please call Dave Pooley at 382-2545.
All Singles are invited to join us for cocktails and dinner in the Grill Room on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We meet for cocktails at 5:00 pm and order dinner at 6:00 pm. For information or reservations, call Agnes at 382-2020.
Tired of Eating Alone?Join Singles Night
Single Dinner Parties
an hour of fun!
Mondays at SMW 4:15 pmThursdays at SW 4:00 pm
Call Joyce at 382-1805
Come join us for
for more information
Every Thursday Night Is
PRIME RIB NIGHT
For Reservations, call Robin 382-3838
Come visit us on Sundays this monthtry our
SundayBreakfastBrunch
SundayBreakfastBrunch
$16.95++
2 for 1House Wines, Draft Beers &
Well Mixed DrinksBeginning 3:00 pm Daily
Served from 9:30 am-1:30 pmServed from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Afternoon Tee Off on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month with
Dinner following in Score’s Lounge
$5.00/couple (Doesn’t have to be a spouse)
Contact Judy Kilgore at 382-2773 by Wednesday
Play a “true alternate shot format”. You’ll choose the best drive on your first hole and alternate every shot thru 9 green. Prizes will be awarded on a percentage of money collected.
You will be given a quota of points which have to be made based on your combined handicaps, and those will the highest number of points above their quota points will be the winners. Your points will be adjusted each week depending on your prior week’s performance either up or down.
This is not a commitment for every week, play when you can - just let Judy Kilgore know by Wednesday if you intend to play.
Hit & GigglesCouplesEventNo Rules! No Pressure!
Just 9 Holes of Fun!
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Of course, we won't forget the Dads – they get their own thcelebration on Sunday, June 17 .
Remember, always feel free to call me on 382 3838 x 11 for anything – we're all here to make your membership as enjoyable as possible, Robin. Be seeing you in the dining room!
Message From The SMW Restaurant
By Robin FrickDining Room Manager
Spring is definitely in the air, bringing lighter evenings and warmer days. Many of our winter members will be leaving this month for cooler climates. We wish you all safe journeys and a temperate summer. The first quarter of this year has just flown by with lots of parties and events and the dining room staff and I would like to thank you all for your continued support.
thThe Easter Bunny will be hopping in on Sunday 8 just in time for our famous Easter Brunch which will be served between 11.30 am and 3 pm. We're already heavily booked so call me soon to avoid disappointment. Cost is $24.95 ++ and the menu appears in this newsletter.
Robin Williams (that other famous Robin) once said, “Spring is nature's way of saying, “Let's Party!” With that said, of course it wouldn't be spring here without our
thJimmy Buffet party on the 20 . This year I'm awarding prizes for the Most Outrageous Hat, the Loudest Shirt, and the Cutest Island Girl – and remember to limber up for the Limbo contest! Joe Dube will be our prodigious purveyor of music for your dancing pleasure. $18.95 ++ is the cost for this fabulous Buffet buffet!
Game Night, featuring the inexpensive “Basket” menu, is thTuesday the 10 this month. This menu will also be
available in the Lounge until 7.30 pm for all the non-gameplayers – so come on in and join us!
Ladies – you know you're always welcome at Cocktail Cuties from 3pm to 5pm every Tuesday. Where else can you attend a bachelorette party every week? Time to gossip with girlfriends while enjoying some wicked cocktails!
The new menu is now fully established, however, Chef is still offering a Prime Rib special on Thursday nights for $16.95++ and an Alaskan Cod, a.u.c.e., Fish Fry on Fridays for $11.95++. The Sunday Breakfast Brunch Buffet is being served from 9.30 am until 1.30 pm for just $10.95++.
Call me for any banquet or private party requirements. We have new banquet menus and options that guarantee flexibility and quality whatever your budget. The Club is the perfect venue for weddings, anniversaries and family reunions.
“SAVE–THE–DATE”: A special Mother's Day menu is thbeing planned for Sunday May 13 , a great way to honor
all the Mamas and Grand Mamas! We're also thplanning a Luau party for Wednesday May 30 .
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Oak Village
By Rick Scholl -Manager and Director of Tennis
Tennis Club Championships
The Men's and ladies Doubles was
played last month on thFebruary 18 . We had a very good
turn –out except for the usual ladies draws. We had great weather for the one-day event. Considering the amount of play some of our senior groups really gave it their all this year. Below are the Final results:
Ladies Open Doubles:Champions: Antoinette Vanden Hoogen – Cory Jensen Runner Up: Kay Danner- Carroll Keatts
Ladies “B” Doubles:Champions: Chris Whyte- Leslie SherryRunner Up: Liz Mautte- Dee Puma
Ladies “70+” Doubles:Champions: Eleanor Hertrich- Phyliss GrotjahnRunner Up: Willy Pouderoyen- Pete Hutson
Men's Open Doubles:Champions: Patrick Berron- Hank KeattsRunner up: Ron Kirby- John Mello
Men's “B” doubles:Champions: Jack Stevenson- Paul DannerRunner Up: Terry Maschman- Ed Tkatch
Men's “70+” Doubles:Champions: Dave Abbey- George Holland Runner Up: Ron Haynes- Hank Keatts
Junior Circuit Tennisst The final Junior Tourney is set for April 21 at Oak Village.
It's the Junior Circuit Tennis Tournament Of Champions.
All the High School and Middle School Players who have participated in the last 6 events will be playing in this
season ending event. This Date is set immediately after the High School season ends and all the players will be eager to do well in this finale! Come on out and watch some really good Junior Tennis.
If there is anyone looking to volunteer, please contact Rick.
Bocce Ball
This months Bocce ball will be thSaturday, April 7 . Before the
summer heat hits you should come out and give Bocce a few hours. You might like it! It's similar to bowling and croquet. Linda Muligano is our Leader with this group: 382-3515.
Swimming Pools
Here we are, another pool season upon us. As we start this season remember to bring (2) things to the pool, your Membership card and sunscreen. We will be checking cards at random this spring just like previous years. Please don't get offended because you were asked for your card. We need to do this to make our random checks efficient.
Also, There is a new set of Pool Rules. It will be posted at the pool sign –in area. You can also pick up a copy at the Counter inside.
(L to R)Cory Jensen-Antoinette Van denHoogen (Champions)
Carol Keatts- Kay Danner (Runner-up)
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Drop Shots
From The Tennis AssociationBy Jack Stevenson, Membership Chairman
A Special Thanks
We often don't recognize the contributions of members like Len Chesterfield, (below), who shows up every Monday and Wednesday to coordinate men's ladder play. Len, a long-time member of our Association, is a past president of our Association and a recipient of the Golden Racquet Service Award given for outstanding contributions to our tennis community. Len sets up the foursomes for each day, assigns courts, records sitouts and keeps us on the ball. Thanks, Len, for all you do for us!
Racquet Strings
Keep in mind that the racquet and its strings are central to a good game. When it's time for re-stringing, many tennis players get their tennis racquet restrung using the recommendations of the stringers. For the most part that is probably OK, but there are vast differences in racquet strings and you may want to do your own research on what's best for you. Multi-filaments, polyesters, and co-poly blends can really make a difference in that all important feel of the game. There are strings with features that enhance power, control, comfort, etc. and by doing some on-line research you can make a more intelligent choice that suits your particular needs. Each manufacturer has its own website which you can view by doing a search on keywords “tennis racquet strings”. Also, an excellent guide on string characteristics is given on www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/stringreference.html .
Don't forget to sign up for our second Playday of the year, which includes a picnic afterwards, to be held on Saturday,
thApril 14 . Sign up at the Oak Village Tennis Center or by contacting Tournament Chairman Dave Abbey at 382-0059.
Thanks to Association President Paul Danner for his input and photo for this Drop Shots article.
Remember to get your racquet back, keep your eye on the ball, swing through the ball and follow through! See you
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Straight Talk
Dr. Eric A. Sampson DC
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease is a gradual process that occurs as we age. Gradually the water and protein content of the
body's cartilage changes. Sometimes this process is accelerated due to heavy
occupational demands such as repetitive bending and twisting, heavy lifting, or accident and injury while playing sports such as golf. These changes can result in weaker and thinner cartilage. Because both the discs and the joints (facet joints) are composed of cartilage, these areas are subject to wear and tear over time (degenerative changes). This gradual deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae (back bones) is referred to as degenerative disc disease. These changes usually occur long before you can see them on x-rays or other imaging techniques.
What is happening is the progression of wear and tear of the discs and the weakening of protein (collagen) of the outer band of the disc (annulus fibrosis) causing a structural and biomechanical change of the disc. Furthermore, water and proteoglycan (PG) content decreases. PGs are molecules that behave like super sponges and can bind and attract water hundreds of times their own molecular weight. “Disc desiccation” is a term used to describe the proteoglycan content decreasing and loss of water in the discs (dehydration). This very well may be a term you read on your MRI report you may have had in the past.
This process severely affects the "shock absorbing" properties of the discs as they "compress" under normal pressure. These changes usually occur at the same time as the annulus fibrosis degenerates and generally leads to the disc's inability to handle mechanical stress. Because the lumbar spine carries a large portion of the body's weight, degeneration of the disc tissue makes the disc more susceptible to herniate and can cause local pain in the affected area. Disc degeneration can sometimes lead to disorders such as spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), spondylolisthesis (forward slippage of the disc and vertebra), and retrolisthesis (backward slippage of the disc and vertebra).
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Pain And Symptoms
Although symptoms are variable from person to person, most patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease will experience low-grade continuous but tolerable pain that will occasionally flare (intensify) for a few days or more. Pain symptoms can vary, but generally are:
1. Centered on the lower back, although it can radiate to the hips and legs
2. Frequently worse when sitting, as the discs experience a heavier load than when patients are standing, walking or even lying down.
3. Exacerbated by certain movements, particularly bending or twisting.
Although degenerative disc disease is relatively common in aging adults, it seldom requires surgery. When medical attention is warranted, the majority of patients respond well to non-operative forms of treatment like chiropractic manipulative therapy, physical therapy, or Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy
It is time for you to be well informed and educated on the options available to you for your continued health. Gone are the days when the doctors say they want you to perform a certain action and you follow blindly without knowing why! Ask all of your doctors to sit down, slow down and explain this to me so i can understand what it is you are trying to say. As always please feel free to contact me about any questions you may have about this article.
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