Issue 1 - Arizona Womens Golf Association

NEWS
A PUBLICATION OF THE ARIZONA WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION 2004 ISSUE 1
In This Issue:
•2004 Annual
Meeting
•Board of
Directors,
welcome
Barbara Byrnes
•AWGA Staff,
getting to know
them
•Course Rating
Changes
•2004
Tournament
Schedule
•Holes in One
•2004 Short
Course Entry
Form
•2004 Four Ball
Entry Form
•Arizona Institute
for Breast
Health
Fundraiser
ARIZONA WOMEN’S GOLF
Board of Directors
After the annual business meeting this past
January 14, at Phoenix Country Club, outgoing
President Carole Ewy, (far right )introduced the
2004 Board of Directors. (Left to right)Linda
Dalsin, Alpine Country Club, Director of
Rules;Kathryn Ridlehoover, Pueblo del Sol,
Director of Communications;Katherine Olson,
Dobson Ranch, President; Betsy Paul, Cave
Creek, Director of Tournaments; Rosemary Beale,
Moon Valley Country Club, Director of Sites;
Sandy Jacobson, Starr Pass, Vice President;
Maryann Conner, Prescott Golf & Country Club,
Director of Handicaps; Chris Giza, San Marcos,
Secretary; all continue as members of the Board.
Barbara Byrnes from Red Mountain Ranch has
been appointed to serve the remainder of Carole’s
elected term, and will be Treasurer for 2004.
Barbara has been a member of the AWGA since
1999, maintaining dual residency in Chicago, Il.
She became a full time Arizona resident this past
summer.
An accomplished player carrying a 3.0 USGA
Handicap Index, Barbara has spent the bulk of
her time since her retirement in 1994 honing her
golf game.
She accomplished one of her goals in 2003,
when she qualified for and competed in the US
Women’s Amateur Championship, in
Philadelphia. One of Barb’s goals as a new
member of the AWGA Board of Directors is to
lend her considerable management skills to the
ongoing effort of streamlining the work of our staff
and Board members, insuring that she and her
Board member peers have plenty of time to
79th Arizona Women’s Golf
Association Annual Meeting
The Arizona Women’s Golf Association
conducted its 79th Annual meeting this past
January at the Phoenix Country Club. Two
hundred ladies and gentlemen, representing
approximately 120 of the Association’s 300
odd clubs and several allied golf
associations, came together to hear the
reports of the outgoing Board of Directors,
welcome the incoming Board of Directors,
and celebrate the successes of the
association’s many volunteers and
tournament players in 2003. Kendra
Graham, retired director, Women’s
Competitions – U. S. Women’s Open
Championship- United States Golf
Association, was the featured guest speaker
at the event.
As always, the Phoenix Country Club
provided an excellent venue for the meeting
and celebration. Thank you to all our
members who attended to honor our award
winners and Board of Directors.
continue to play the game they love during their
service on the Board.
Barbara’s professional background in
investment banking makes her extremely well
qualified for her position on our Board of
Directors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, is a CPA, and holds a Masters
Degree in International Management.
Welcome Barbara!

AWGA STAFF, GETTING TO KNOW THEM
Executive Director, Mary Long, and the Board of Directors have worked hard over the past several years to help our staff
develop into a team of experts who can address any question you may have about your AWGA membership, the Rules of Golf,
Course Rating, tournament administration and tournament opportunities, Handicapping, and any other information you may
need pertaining to golf. If they don’t have a ready answer, they will know where to go to get one for you. They work hand in
hand with our Board of Directors, the governing body of the AWGA. Because it helps to put a name with a face, we’d like to
re-introduce you to our staff. Hopefully, you will all feel very comfortable calling and asking for any assistance you may need.
Of course, you always have the option of contacting a Board member directly at the phone numbers provided in the club
directory.
In addition to our full time staff, we
MaryLong, Executive Director Annette Wurgler, Golf Coordinator are fortunate to have the assistance of
Interns in completing our work.
Kyle Mack,
USGA PJ Boatwright, Jr. Intern
Mary’s focus is to provide the tools
and information her staff needs to be
effective, to provide advice and
counsel to the Board of Directors,
Executive Committee and Committee
Chairs in carrying out their
responsibilities, and to insure that the
goals and objectives of the association
remain focused on fulfilling its
mission.
Kathryn Zatzke,
Operations Coordinator
Call Annette if you need assistance
with your course rating, your
Handicap, the handicap software
(AZHN), assistance with tournament
administration or the new TMS
software. Annette can also assist you
with your challenging Rules questions.
Molly Cooper,
Administrative Assistant
Kyle completes his Internship with the
AWGA at the end of January, 2004. He
has assured us that he will make himself
available on a volunteer basis after his
internship is concluded. Kyle will
continue his studies at ASU in the
Professional Golf Management program.
The USGA has granted funds for the
AWGA to hire another intern for 2004.
Johanna Holloway,
Communications Intern
Call Kathryn if you have a
question on your club billing, need
information on your multiple
membership rebate or would like to
host an educational seminar at your
club.
Molly’s is the first voice you hear
when calling the AWGA. She will
answer your question or direct you to
the proper person. Talk to Molly about
your club officer mail and email
addresses, mailings to AWGA clubs,
tournament entries, and stroke
allocation reports. Molly is also well
versed in the Rules of Golf.
Jo, a student majoring in communications
at Grand Canyon University,
began her internship in January of 2004,
and works primarily on our newsletter,
newsblast and special projects.

Course Rating Updates
The following course ratings have either changed or have been added since the 2004 AWGA Club Directory went to
print in early December, 2003. Please make a note of this updated information.The new information has been entered into
the AZHN database, including front and back 9 details.
· Augusta Ranch Golf Club
Purple – 54.3/81
White – 57.2/88
Gold – 60.2/95
· Deer Valley Golf Course
– Sun City West
Red – 69.1/109
Gold – 70.8/114
White – 73.2/124
· Estrella Mountain Golf Course
Magenta – 68.5/112
White – 74.3/122
· Francisco Grande Golf Resort
Red – 69.1/114
White – 72.8/120
· Golf Club at Desert Mountain
Apache Course
Teal – 65.8/112
Teal (Left #18) – 66.3/114
Red – 70.9/126
Red (Left # 18) – 71.2/128
White – 74.7/132
White (Left # 18) – 75.5/135
Chiricahua Course
Teal – 68.5/128
Teal/Red Mix – 71.1/135
Red – 72.1/142
Cochise Course
Teal – 69.5/125
Red – 71.1/132
White – 74.2/142
Geronimo Course
Red – 72.5/140
White – 76.9/155
Outlaw Course
Red – 68.1/131
4 Red, 3/5 White Chairman - 70.0/136
3/5 Red, 4 White Chairman – 72.0/137
White – 73.9/142
Renegade Course
Red to White – 69.4/124
Red to Gold – 72.3/134
Ladies Chair to White – 72.1/131
White to White – 73.9/141
· Ocotillo Golf Club
Blue/White Course
Red – 70.2/117
White – 73.8/142
Blue/Gold Course
Red – 69.6/124
White – 74.7/145
White/Gold Course
Red – 69.3/118
White – 74.3/137
·
Paradise Valley Country Club
Red – 72.2/125
White – 75.3/129
· Pinnacle Peak Country Club
Gold – 68.1/118
Red – 70.9/122
Red/White combo – 73.0/127
White – 75.9/132
· Rancho Manana Golf Club
Red – 64.1/112
White – 68.0/126
Blue – 70.9/134
· Raven Golf Club @ Verrado
Forward Gold – 68.3/113
Gold – 69.8/118
White – 74.0/131
· Tonto Verde – Peaks Course
Gold – 67.2/106
Red – 70.1/119
White – 73.3/128
Correction to 2004 Directory
Valle Vista Country Club
Tees 18-Hole Front 9 Back 9
Yellow 65.6/109 32.8/113 32.8/105
Red 70.0/117 34.9/119 35.1/115
ARIZONA WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS
is an official publication of the
Arizona Women’s Golf Association
141 E. Palm Lane, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1555
(602) 253-5655 • 800-442-AWGA
Fax: (602) 253-6210
E-mail: awga@awga.org • Website: www.awga.org

Four-Ball Stroke Play
Championship
April 26-27, 2004
Emerald Canyon Golf Course
72 Emerald Canyon Drive
Parker, Arizona 85311
(928) 667-3366
The site of AWGA’s Four Ball Championship
in 2004 will be Emerald Canyon Golf Course near
Parker. Known as “The Jewel of the Desert”, this
fascinating course has been carved out of
mountains and several holes have breathtaking
views of the Colorado River. Those who have
played the course will tell you that on one hole
one must become William Tell to accurately drive
the ball between two rock cliffs to a hidden green.
Several of the par 3’s have drops of some 100
feet tee to green. Placement and accuracy is a
must for partners to score well, and the course
should prove to be a challenge to all players.
While there, participants may enjoy
challenges of a different nature .... Blue Water
Casino bordering the Colorado River, where even
if you don’t gamble, you’ll enjoy the sheer beauty
of the desert meeting water.
To go to Parker, take I 10 going west out of
Phoenix; at Quartsite go north on AZ 95. It is
approximately a 2.5 hour drive from Phoenix.
WELCOME
To our newest AWGA Associate Club
Glen Lakes Golf Course
To our newest AWGA Member Clubs
Canoa Hills 9-Hole Ladies
San Pedro WGA
Seven Canyons Ladies Club
CONGRATULATIONS
To The Following Ladies On Their
HOLES IN ONE!!
DATE NAME CLUB AFFILIATION
09/22/03 Betty Desrochers ........................ Sun Lakes CC
10/14/03 Amy Miller.................................. La Paloma CC
10/22/03 Jan Dietrich ................................ Prescott G&CC WGA
11/11/03 Ruth Aucott ................................ Arizona CC
11/22/03 Carol Vasche ............................... Wigwam Ladies Golf Club
11/22/03 Donna Daly ................................. Tonto Verde WGA
12/02/03 Karen Geraci .............................. Arizona CC
12/07/03 Kim Woods ................................. Tonto Verde WGA
12/13/03 Wendy Weber .............................. Leisure World CC
12/14/03 Barbara McFadden ...................... Skyline CC WGA
12/16/03 Maryann Kletzien ....................... Oakwood CC WGA
12/17/03 Kathy Skrei ................................. Palo Verde CC WGA
12/18/03 Ethel Carey ................................. Sun City North WGA
12/20/03 Sherol Erb ................................... Quail Creek CC
12/20/03 Ida Breitenberger ........................ Desert Trails Ladies
12/31/03 Norma Sorensen .......................... Coyote Lakes WGA
01/01/04 Glenda Kortbein ......................... Mountainbrook Ladies
01/02/04 Diana Linton ............................... Gold Canyon WGA
01/05/04 Julie Hastings ............................. Ironwood Golf Club
01/10/04 Sandy Freeman ........................... Trilogy Ladies
01/13/04 Pat Sintek.................................... Palo Verde CC WGA
01/14/04 Lois Waller ................................. Kingman Ladies
01/15/04 Fern Devereux ............................ Mesa Del Sol Ladies
01/15/04 Jill Kinney .................................. Ironwood Golf Club
Please report all holes-in-one to comm@awga.org or contact the
office at 602-253-5655. Holes-in-one reported late will be printed in
the following newsletter.
Short Course Tournament
March 28, 2004
Palm Valley Golf Club
2211 N. Litchfield Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623)935-2500
The Hale Irwin-designed Lakes Course was created to provide players
with a high-quality alternative to Palm Valley’s championship length Palms
Course. With a par of 62 and measuring 4,745 yards from the back tee, the
Lakes Course allows players to enjoy a fun and challenging round of golf in
considerably less time.
After exiting at Litchfield and turning right, you will encounter a golf
sanctuary like no other in the state. Palm trees line the street and plush
grass starts to twinkle just a few blocks away. Instead of a typical desert
course with rough desert terrain surrounding the fairways and greens, golfers
find transition areas; large shallow patches of firm sand await you on almost
every hole.
The Lakes is a perfect spot to hold a tournament that emphasizes the
short game. Club selection, pitching, chipping and putting will make the
difference. It may not be the longest hitter who wins this tournament.

AWGA
SPONSORS FUNDRAISER FOR
BREAST CANCER PATIENTS
As the Arizona Women’s Golf Association, our obvious first priority will
always be to promote and maintain the best interests and true spirit of the
game of golf among women in Arizona. In addition to that we also have a
tremendous opportunity to do much good in many other areas that affect the
lives of our members. One of those areas is our health.
Last spring Mo Cruikshank, a very active, supportive and well known
member of the AWGA was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her
treatment, Mo became acquainted with an organization called the Arizona
Institute for Breast Health (AIBH). She was so impressed with her experience
there, that she approached the AWGA about sponsoring a fundraiser for this
non-profit organization. Mo was to co-chair the event along with Dr. Jackie
Myers, herself a breast cancer survivor, AWGA member through the Rim
Golf Club and board member of the AIBH. As many of you know, cancer was
not Mo’s only health issue and she died unexpectedly last fall of a heart
attack. We are continuing with the fundraiser and will present it on October
11, 2004 at the Rim Golf Club, in memory of Mo.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Arizona,
with an estimated 3,500 Arizona women diagnosed each year. The Arizona
Institute for Breast Health is a charitable organization whose purpose is to
give women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer a place to get their
questions answered. Their volunteer panel of doctors consists of eight
specialists in breast surgery, mammography, medical oncology, radiation
oncology, reconstructive surgery, pathology, rehabilitation and the
psychological aspects of treatment. They use a multidisciplinary approach
to review each case and provide a second opinion, giving women the
knowledge they need to make the best choices regarding their treatment
options.
When a woman with a breast cancer diagnosis calls AIBH for a
consultation, a patient advocate interviews her and retrieves her medical
records. Every Wednesday, the preceding week’s cases are reviewed by the
panel. As soon as the review is complete, individual doctor-panelists meet
with each woman to fully explain her condition. She knows the status of her
cancer, whether she is a candidate for lumpectomy, what her odds are for
beating the disease, and has a recommendation for treatment.This
consultation is free to all patients. The AIBH wants
all women to have the best possible information
about their disease, and the best options for
treatment. A very worthy goal.
Please mark your calendars for October 11,
2004 and plan to join us in support of the
Arizona Institute for Breast Health.
Look for more details in future
newsletters and newsblasts.
For more information on the AIBH,
visit their web page at www.aibh.org.
or call (480)860-4200. If you or
anyone you know has need of their
services, please contact them. They are
there to help.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
– 2004 TOURNAMENTS –
WEEKEND CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
The Duke@Rancho El Dorado-Maricopa, AZ
February 22, 2004
SHORT COURSE TOURNAMENT
Palm Valley Golf Club-Goodyear, AZ
March 28, 2004
FOUR-BALL STROKE PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
Emerald Canyon Golf Course-Parker, AZ
April 26-27, 2004
STATE AMATEUR MATCH PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
Red Mountain Ranch CC-Mesa, AZ
May 18-21, 2004
PARTNERS TOURNAMENT
Canoa Ranch Golf Club-Green Valley, AZ
June 7-8, 2004
DAY IN HADES TOURNAMENT
Moon Valley CC-Phoenix, AZ
August 2, 2004
STATE AMATEUR STROKE PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
Prescott Golf & CC-Prescott, AZ
August 21-23, 2004
STATE SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP
Tubac Golf Resort-Tubac, AZ
September 12-14, 2004
SCOTCH PLAY TOURNAMENT
Apache Stronghold Golf Club-San Carlos, AZ
October 25-26, 2004
STATE MEDALLION CLUB TEAM
TOURNAMENT
Desert Springs/Granite Falls So-Surprise, AZ
December 6, 2004

Short Course Tournament
Sunday, March 28, 2004
OPENING DATE: February 2, 2004 CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2004
No entries will be accepted with a postmark date prior to the opening date.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
PLAYER NAME _________________________________________________TELEPHONE__________________ AWGA# _____________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________ CITY __________________________ ST/ZIP ____________________
CLUB REPRESENTED _________________________________________________________ I am age 14-17 ______
I am a past board member ___________ Year(s)
2002 Or 2003 Overall Gross or Net Winner ___________
I have read and agree to abide by the Conditions for AWGA Competitions as published in the current AWGA Directory and at www.awga.org
SIGNATURE PLAYER ___________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________
Enclosed is my check or money order for $70 per player payable to the AWGA.
Mail entry and fee to: Arizona Women’s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite #210, Phoenix, AZ 85004
One entry per envelope please. All entries will be acknowledged in writing, via email if provided. Additional information regarding
registration and conditions of competition will be provided at that time.
Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship
April 26-27, 2004
OPENING DATE: March 1, 2004 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2004
No entries will be accepted with a postmark date prior to the opening date.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
PLAYER #1 NAME _______________________________________________TELEPHONE____________________________ AWGA# _____________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________CITY __________________________________ST/ZIP ______________________
CLUB REPRESENTED __________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________
PLAYER #2 NAME ______________________________________________TELEPHONE____________________________ AWGA# ____________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________ CITY ___________________________________ST/ZIP ______________________
CLUB REPRESENTED __________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________
We have read and agree to abide by the Updated 2003 Conditions for AWGA Competitions as published in the current AWGA Directory and at www.awga.org
SIGNATURE PLAYER #1________________________________________ SIGNATURE PLAYER #2___________________________________________
I am age 14-17 ______ Past board member ________ Years_________ I am age 14-17 ______ Past board member ________ Years_________
2021 Or 2003 Gross Overall Winner ___________
Enclosed is my check or money order for $125 per player payable to the AWGA.
Mail entry and fee to: Arizona Women’s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite #210, Phoenix, AZ 85004
One team entry per envelope . All entries will be acknowledged in writing, via email if provided. Additional information regarding
registration and conditions of competition will be provided at that time.
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