September 2012 - Plantation Bay - Golf & Country Club

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JOHN POWELL, Director of Golf
2012-2013 GOLF
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Another tournament season has wrapped
up and preparation for the 2012-2013 golf tournament
season is underway. Copies of the 2012-2013 golf
tournament schedule can be picked up at either golf shops
and can be viewed on the club’s website.
Twilight Golf
July 1
July 19
August 11
August 19
September 7
September 9
September 13
September 20
September 25
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday afternoons at Prestwick
(At CDB during aerification)
Firecracker Mixed Golf Event at PW
Twilight Golf Shootout Tournament
at Prestwick
Plantation Bay Pro-Am at CDB
Hurricane Shambles Mixed Golf
Event at Prestwick
Red and Blue Cup Pairings Party
Red and Blue Cup Matches
Twilight Golf 2nd Half Shootout
Tournament at Prestwick
CDBWGA Opening Day
PWGA Opening Day
RED & BLUE CUP
Mark your calendars to participate in this fun new event
added to the tournament schedule for 2012! The
tournament will be played on even calendar years in
conjunction with the scheduling of the Ryder Cup matches
by the PGA. The event will pit the red team versus the
blue team in head to head match play with each team
being captained by a male and female team. Teams will be
drafted in person during a pairings party on Friday,
September 7th at 4:00 pm and the tournament match will
be played on Sunday, September 9th starting at 1:00 pm.
Check the tournament posting boards at each course for
further information and to sign up.
Prepping Yourself for Summer Golf
Playing golf during the summer months in the
south takes a bit of preparation to make sure your
round is enjoyable and you are competing at your
optimum. There are some things you can do prior and
during your round to ensure that you can maintain
your swing and focus when playing in hotter
temperatures and humidity. As you know, maintaining
your mental focus and tempo of your swing will lead to
consistency in ball striking and scoring. Use the
following tips to keep yourself comfortable and cool on
the course!
• Fluids and Electrolytes are the key to keeping your
energy and focus on the course. Make sure to
hydrate prior to and during your round. Too many
golfers make the mistake of waiting until they are
already in the heat to start the hydration process.
• Snack throughout your round so that your body has
fuel to burn throughout the day. Waiting until after
your play to eat will cause your energy and focus to
fluctuate towards the end of your round of golf.
• Wear a hat that affords wide coverage of your head
and neck area. Keeping these areas shaded will
keep your core temperature down and ensure that
you keep from experiencing sunburn.
• Pick times of the day to play when temperatures
and humidity are at their lowest. If you must play
during the middle of the day in the summer, make
sure to prepare your best so that you can be as
comfortable as possible to maintain mental focus.
TWILIGHT GOLF
Twilight golf at Prestwick is a great time to enjoy a casual
round of golf and competition as well as an opportunity to
meet new people. We tee off at 4:30pm each Thursday on
the Prestwick course. Stop by the Prestwick golf shop to
sign up or learn more about this fun weekly event. Causal
Dinner menu and happy hour is offered 5-8PM.
PLANTATION BAY MEN’S AND LADIES’ MEMBER GUESTS TOURNAMENT DATES FOR 2012-2013
LADIES’ MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT - NOVEMBER 6TH - 8TH, 2012
MEN’S MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT - APRIL 4TH - 6TH, 2013