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A Golf LifestyleMagazineFREEVol. 2, No. 3 summer 2011Cabarrus Country Club"Commitment to Growth"Pull-out Golf Course GuideHeritage Classic Saved by RBCNike Ball Challenges ProV1Two Fisted Pitching DrillFairways & ChardonnaysScott Hoch to Carolinas Hall of Fame

Hall of fame Class of 2011Carolinas Golf hall of Fame Class of 2011Writer, PGA Professional and Successful Amateur honoredBy Sam Smithhoward Ward - Golf WriterMore than 50-years of writingabout golf, 14 PGA victoriesand 13 Carolina GolfAssociation titles have earned a trioof North Carolinians a spot in theCarolina Golf Hall of Fame.Howard Ward, Scott Hoch and LarryBoswell will be honored at the 2011induction ceremonies in PinehurstAugust 14th.Howard Ward’s longevity andwriting quality puts him in an elitecompany of golf reporters for newspapersand golf publications, notonly in the Carolinas but in the nation.Ward worked for the FayettevilleObserver for 41 years, the last 27years as sports editor, retiring in1997. He has worked since 1998 aslead golf writer for The Pilot newspaperin Southern Pines/Pinehurst,and has free-lanced for Golfweek,Golf World and Golf Magazine, aswell as for newspapers in GreatBritain and Canada.He's covered 22 Masters, sevenU.S. Men's Opens, three PGA Championships,three U.S. Women'sOpens, two U.S. Amateur Championships,two PGA Tour Championshipsand one LPGAChampionship. In addition, he hascovered scores of other PGA andLPGA events as well as CarolinasGolf Association, CPGA Sectionevents and numerous local events.Ward was editor of the GolfRecord of the Carolinas for eightyears; member of the Carolina GolfReporters Association since 1970and served as vice-president in 1979and president in 1980. While an officerwith the CGRA the CarolinasGolf Hall of Fame was organizedand Ward served on the Hall of Fameselection committee through 2008.Scott Hoch was born in Raleighin 1955 and graduated from WakeForest University in 1978, turningprofessional in 1979. Hoch won 11times on the PGA Tour, playing in644 events and making 498 cuts. Histotal winnings were $18,530,156.Since joining the PGA ChampionsTour, Hoch has won three times,earning $2,948,704. He won the VardonTrophy for low stroke averageScott hoch - PGA Golfer Photo Credit - Carolinas hall of Fameon the Tour in 1986 and was a memberof two Ryder Cup teams in 1997and 2002.He finished runner-up to NickFaldo in the 1989 Masters when hemissed a two-foot putt for the win onthe final hole, then lost in a playoff.He missed making a playoff for the1987 PGA Championship when hethree-putted from inside 10 feet onthe final hole.Larry Boswell of Jamestown isone of the most successful players inthe history of golf in the Carolinas.He has proven his longevity andconsistency by winning CarolinasGolf Association championships infive different decades.The 67 year old Boswell holds13 Carolinas Golf Association championships,which stands as third2 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011______________________________________________________________

Larry Boswell - Amateur GolferPhoto Credit - Carolinas hall of Fameteur (3).In addition, he won theFlorida International Four-Ball (regular and seniors)and the Society of SeniorsSuper Seniors Championship.In 2009 Boswellwas recognized as the CarolinasPGA Senior Amateurplayer of the year.Words like gentlemanand respect always accompanyLarry's name who isheld in the highest esteemby his fellow competitors.Membership into theCarolinas Golf Hall ofFame has been voted on annually bythe Carolinas Golf Reporters Associationsince 1981. Beginning in 2010,the CGRA was joined in the votingprocess by the North Carolina GolfPanel and South Carolina GolfPanel.The public is welcome to attendthe dinner and induction ceremony tobe held at The Carolina in Pinehurston August 14.For information or to register,email Betsey Mitchell atBets4Golf@nc.rr.com or call 910-470-1691. Details are also availableon-line at www.thecgra.com.most productive winner in CGA history,behind Dale Morey (24) and2010 Carolinas Golf Hall of Fameinductee Paul Simson (22). He alsohas competed on the coveted CarolinasTeam in the annual matchesagainst the Virginias 30 times, havingaccumulated the most points ofany golfer.He has competed in 11 USGAchampionships; U.S. Public Links(3), U.S. Amateur (2), U.S. SeniorOpen (3), and the U.S. Senior Ama-Photo Credit - Carolinas hall of Famethe Carolina at Pinehurst will hostCarolinas Golf hall of Fame ceremony August 14th“Charlotte’s Best Golf Course”- Charlotte’s Best MagazineA club to call home...Where members become familyMEMBERSHIP DRIVEJuniorLifetime MembershipFamily or IndividualAge 34 & under$400 Initiation FeeMonthly Dues $160for 3-yearsCorporateCorporate “6”Lifetime Membership$1500 Initiation FeeInclude up to (6) duespaying designatedmembers under oneCorporate MembershipDues Per Member:$204 MonthlySeniorLifetime MembershipFamily or IndividualAge 55 & over$400 Initiation FeeMonthly DuesIndividual: $180Family: $204For more information contact Membership & Events Director, 704-573-1000 ext. 2______________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 3

Hickory ClassicA Birdie Bash at Rock Barn’s hickory ClassicEnds in Sudden-DeathMark Wiebe wins first Champions tour title By Sam SmithMark Weibe broke a77-event losingstreak with hickoryClassic victory.With a Champions Tour record 1,147 birdiesover the three-day Hickory Classic Tournamentat Rock Barn Golf and Spa, it was nowonder that forty-two (42) Champions Tour playersposted double-figure under par final totals.Fifteen (15) players were within 4-shots of the leadduring the final round before 53-year old Mark Wiebe finallyposted a 7-under par 65 to finish at a record 19-under par to tie with 60-year old James Mason to forcethe second sudden-death playoff in the nine-year historyof the Hickory Classic.Hours before he was to be honored on the otherside of the country at the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame,Wiebe won his first Champions Tour title in three yearsSunday at Rock Barn. He holed a par putt on the thirdplayoff hole following a weather delay and won theGreater Hickory Classic when Monday qualifier JamesMason missed a 4-foot putt."It was tough because I want to be there. It's agreat honor to be elected into the Golf Hall of Fame in4 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011Photo Credit - hickory ClassicColorado," Wiebe said. "But I work for a living, this iswhat I do. I never thought about not coming. I just didn'tknow how to say it a nice way, 'Why didn't you have thedinner on a Monday?'"For Weibe it snapped a 77-tournament winlessstreak, but for the 60-year-old Mason it was a heartbreakingfinish to what was nearly a career-changingweek.Mason, whose last win came in 2002, was playingin his first Champions Tour event of the year. He hadlost his playing privileges and was 0 for 5 in qualifiersuntil he shot 62 last Monday, including an ace, to getinto the field.But his three-putt from just over 20 feet on the par-3 17th ended his chances of earning a one-year playingexemption."A win would have meant everything. It wouldhave been the culmination of my career," said the plusfourknickers wearing Mason after shooting a finalround 65. "That probably would have given me anotheryear and a half out here. I still get a nice check, but awin would have been a total redo of my career again.But hopefully I'll get one."Fred Funk almost stole the show early posting afinal round of 10-under, 62. He had posted openingrounds of 69 and 67 to finishtied for third with Chip Beck,one shot behind the leaders at18-under par.Funk's 62 ended a wild weekwhich began when he earned aspot in the U.S. Open in sectionalqualifying. Two dayslater he jammed his left thumbwhen he hit a railing with hisclub on the deck at Rock Barnduring a warm-up swing.He was in so much painhe had to quit after 14 holes inThursday's pro-am, but got acortisone shot that night andsaid he felt better Sunday.Funk took the outrightPhoto Credit - hickory ClassicJames Mason added a fashionstatement to the hickoryClassic and a solidgame to force playoff.

equipment reviewPing Goes high-tech to Improving PuttingBy Blaine Raffee, Manager – Edwin Watts Golf – Concord, NCBlaine RaffeeThere are almost 400,000 differentapplications availableon iTunes for download.Ping, the leaders in innovation andfitting, has finally created a usefulone. The new Ping app iscalled iPing. The iPing isputting improvement toolthat identifies a player’sstroke type, analyzes theirimpact angle, and measurestheir tempo.Before you begin usingyour new putting tool youmust download the freeapp from the iTunes store.Because of the accelerometersand gyroscopes thatare required for this newapp, you are limited to theiPhone 4 or the 4th generationiPodtouch.the iPhone or iPod You willcradle clips on to also beyour putter requiredjust belowto purchaseathe gripand youare ready cradle forto putt. your the iPing app analyzes and displays a golfer's consistencywith onscreen measure display.iPhone oriPodtouch to rest in. sistency, the key to holing moreThe cradle will clip putts. The iPing app analyzes andon to your putter displays a golfer's consistency onscreenusing three criteria:just below the grip.Once your device iscradle mounted, you stroKe tyPe: Stroke type is theare ready to putt. classification of a player’s closingAfter you make a angle, the amount of rotation of theseries of 6-10 foot putter face during the forwardputts, the iPing app stroke. Ping’s research found thatrecords the golfers' golfers can be categorized as one ofconsistency in each three stroke types: Straight, Slightarea and establishes Arc, or Strong Arc, measured in degreesof face rotation. (Straight hasa putting handicap(PHcp), which gets very little or no rotation; Strong Arclower as the player has the most.) The research showsimproves their con-that players tend to be the most consistentwith a balance of putter that6 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_______________________________________________________________

matches their stroke type. Face-balancedputters work best for Straightstrokes while toe-down putters aremost effective for a Strong Arc.iMPACt ANGle: Impact angle isthe putter’s face angle at impact, relativeto address, measured in degrees.Ping’s data shows that eventhe best players in the world do notnecessarily have a 0 impact angleaverage, but all are highly consistent.teMPo: Tempo is a measure of theduration of the backswing relative tothe forward swing and is expressedin a ratio: 2 to 1, for example. Theaverage tempo will vary amongplayers, but the best putters have extremelyhigh consistency in tempo.The iPing will also allow you tocompare yourself with your friendsor the top PGA Ping staff players.So if you own an iPhone 4 or a 4thgeneration iPod touch, then you canbe on your way to improving yourputting. Somaybe beforeyou considerbuying a newputter, try improvingyourstroke with thenew iPing appfirst. The app isavailable now atiTunes, and thecradle will beavailable atmost retailers,including EdwinWatts Golf bymid July.the iPing willalso allow youto compareyourself withthe top PGAPing staffplayers.Industry Leader inRetail, Internet &Catalog CallawayRAZR X HybridOur fitting experts can take strokes offyour game. Get a professional fitting today!TaylorMade911 DriverTitleist910H HybridCharlotte5418 South Blvd. | 704.523.7262Charlotte8500 Pineville Matthews Rd | 704.541.6950Concord7940 Lyles Lane NW | 704.979.0330 ______________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 7

local Golf Course reviewPalmer’s touch Still a Pleasure at BirkdaleArnold Palmer’s only daily-fee golf course in Charlotte By Sam SmithArnold Palmer is a legend in the golfbusiness, from his historic PGAdays that played a major role in thegrowth of golf, to his golf course design skills. “Arnie”has designed more than 300 courses worldwide, but onlyone daily-fee course in the Charlotte area…Birkdale GolfClub in Huntersville.Opening to rave reviews in 1997, Birkdale is locatedon 200 acres of rolling terrain, carved between tall pinesand natural streams; Birkdale is a challenging 7,013 yard,par 72 course made up of Bermuda fairways and Crenshawbent grass greens offering a true test of golf skills.Even with its length, Palmer used the four sets of teesat Birkdale to mix the big “grip-it-and-rip-it” holes withshorter shot-makers holes to test your course managementand game strategy. The course features a number of elevationchanges, which are appealing to the eye and add to thechallenge. Well placed water hazards require players to useArnold Palmer DesignedgdBirkdale Golf Clubl bIn Top p Five Public Courses in North Carolina~Public in nature - “private club” atmosphere~Carolina Trail Platinum - Annual MembershipSingle Membership - $2,195 Family Membership - $2,795Membership to ALL SIX Carolina Trail Golf CoursesBirkdale Golf Club~The Divide Golf ClubHighland Creek Golf ClubThe Tradition Golf Club~Charlotte Golf LinksWaterford Golf Club:Unlimited green fees MONDAY through SUNDAY8-day advance tee times reservations10% savings on golf shop merchandiseFor Information & Tee Times:Call 704-895-8038or log on towww.birkdale.comevery shot in theirbag.Many holeshave doglegs anda couple of shortpar-4's are almostdrive-able. Thepar 3 holes are allsolid challenges,while two toughholes feature wateryapproach Birkdale's 18th hole looks friendly from theclubhouse, but is a tough 400-yard par-4shots into wellwith a long over water approach shot.guarded greens.One is the569yd par-5 5th hole where your 3rd shot must carrywater over a rock-faced wall to a long, narrow green.Birkdale general manager Wes Jones says, "It's about 99percent risk, one percent reward."Still another good water approach shots comes onthe 436yd par-4 18th hole, into another long rightto-leftsloping green that is well guarded in bothfront and back by large well conditioned bunkers.Birkdale Golf Club, one of the top five publiccourses in North Carolina, may be public in naturebut it has a very "private club" atmosphere. As thepremier member of the Carolina Trail, Birkdale featuresseveral economical membership options forthe everyday golfer and the weekend warriors.Annual Carolina Trail memberships give playersaccess to six courses including Birkdale, Waterford,The Divide, The Tradition, Charlotte Golf Linksand Highland Creek. Various packages at differentprice points are available, and for an addition costthe membership would include Skybrook GolfClub.Improving your game can also be fun at Birkdale;their practice area includes a 10-acre lighteddriving range with Bermuda grass tees, short-gamearea and putting green. The facility is open dailyduring the summer seasons until 9pm.Always well manicured with firm and truegreens, Birkdale Golf Club provides an outstandingdaily fee golf experience that should not be missed.Contact the pro shop at 704-985-8038 for teetimes, membership information or to set up anouting. or log-on at www.birkdale.com8 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011______________________________________________________________

Jason Rockhold -new Director ofMarketing/PGA Proat Ratcliffe GolfServices.RatcliffeGolfServices,Inc., hasbeen a leader ingolf promotionsin the Charlottemarket providing exceptional professionalmanagement services ofgolf-related facilities, five publicgolf courses in Charlotte, and continuouslypromotes the game of golfby developing new golfers and fulfillingthe needs of the existing golfingpublic.To better serve the golfing community,Del Ratcliffe, owner of RatcliffeGolf Services, Inc., has addedJason Rockhold to his staff as Directorof Marketing/ PGA Professional.Jason has spent his entire life with agolf club in his hand and holds amasters degree in business administrationand marketing.“I felt it was the perfect fit,” saidRockhold. “I have spent a lot oftime working at the private clublevel, but this job can grow thegame of golf without a restriction onreach. Working with five differentgolf courses gives us the versatilityto help anyone at any level by providingavenues for golf that arefun.”Ratcliffe Golf Services managesRenaissance Park, Charles T. Myers,Sunset Hills, Dr. Charles L. Sifford’sGolf Course at RevolutionPark and the par-3 Paradise Valleygolf course. All the type of coursesthat Rockhold enjoyed as an adolescent.“Local municipal golf courseswere the only way I could havelearned. I was able to save upenough money over the year to payfor my summer membership,” addedRockhold. “I spent every day outthere.”After winning numerous juniortitles, high school district & statechampion medals, and dozens oflocal victories, he play at the Universityof Hawaii, which competedagainst the Pac-10 conference andStanford when Tiger Woods wasplaying there.From his first job as a coursemaintenance man in Bryan, TX., tobecoming a caddy on the SeniorsPGA Tour and the LPGA, Rockholdwas hooked on being around golf asa career.But wanting to play and not carrythe bag, he moved to Florida to becomea PGA apprentice at QuailCreek Country Club. During thistime he started playing on the NGAHooters Tour in 2002. He left thetour after playing over 50 eventswith his best finish being T-21 atMyrtle Beach in 2003.“I missed the cut on an Alabamatrail course that was playing at7,700 yards, with 2-inch rough andpotato chips for greens. The finalday of the tournament, the winner ofthe event shot 63, or 9 under-par. Iknew that I couldn’t do that.”Getting his PGA membershipin 2006, he wanted to helppromote the game better so hewent back to school in 2008,and now he’s ready for a newcareer with Ratcliffe Golf Services,Inc..Golf Business newsRatcliffe Golf Service takes Big Stepto Better Promote Golf in CharlotteSpecial for the Carolina Golf Journal“My goal at RGS is to be able tooffer courses that can give beginnersa safe place to try out the game,without the toughness of a high endgolf course. When you learned howto drive, was it at Charlotte’s Coca-Cola 600 or in an empty parkinglot?”Our most difficult 18-hole golfcourse is Renaissance Park offers achallenge to even our scratchgolfers. Charles T. Myers is set upfor our mid to low handicappers,and Sunset Hills is our beginnerfriendly golf course. Paradise Valleygolf course is an 18 hole par-3course that is a great way to start tolearn the game. And with time a factor,there is the 9-hole Charles L.Sifford Golf Course at RevolutionPark for a quick round. The practicefacility is newly renovated and ispristine.Ratcliffe Golf Services, Inc. islooking to grow the game throughproviding the best challenge foreach person’s skill level.“In my position, my sole goal isto provide ways for people to havefun at our golf course every timethey come out. With my passion forthe game, I will do everything I canto make it an amazing experiencefor all of our guests.”Charles t. Myers Golf Club, one offive golf facilities managed by RGS.______________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 9

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Pro Golf newsRBC writes $8-million check to savethe heritage ClassicSpecial Report for Carolina Golf JournalThe Heritage Classic has beensaved by the Royal Bank ofCanada (RBC) as its new titlesponsor, ensuring the PGA Tour willcontinue to make an annual stop inHilton Head, South Carolina for thenext five years.Officials said the tournament atHilton Head Island will be renamedthe RBC-Heritage through 2016.Boeing which has opened a massiveproduction plant in Charleston, SC,will serve as a local sponsor.“We are delighted that RBC, alreadya great partner of the PGATOUR as title sponsor of the RBCCanadian Open, has made this significantcommitment to secure TheHeritage’s future,” said PGA TOURCommissioner Tim Finchem. “Weare also very appreciative of Boeing’ssignificant support as theevent’s presenting sponsor.”Traditionally played the weekafter the Masters, the Heritage isoften associated with the iconiclighthouse near the 18th green atHarbour Town Golf Links. It hadbeen looking for a title sponsor sinceVerizon pulled out after last year'stournament.The Heritage, aPGA Tour fixturesince 1969, had beendesperately seekingthe $8 million itwould take to underwritethe tournament.The HeritageClassic Foundationcobbled together $5million to hold thetournament this pastApril. That was notfeasible for 2012.The foundation depletedits funds, andwhile Gov. Nikki Haley pledgedsupport for the event, she said taxpayermoney was not an option tokeep it going.“This is a great day in SouthCarolina,” Haley said. “Finding aprivate sponsor for The Heritagewas one of this administration's toppriorities – because the tournamentis an opportunity for us to showcaseour state as one of this country's premierdestinations for business andtourists – and that we shouldn't relyon taxpayers to foot thebill.”The island was alittle spot at the bottomof the state when PeteDye crafted the HarbourTown course. It's lessthan 7,000 yards, yet itsfairways are tight, itsgreens are small and fast, and thewind off Calibogue Sound typicallymakes the final three holes some ofthe most difficult on the tour.Arnold Palmer won the inauguralevent in 1969, and the list ofchampions includes Jack Nicklaus,Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and GregNorman.Seven of the top 20 players tookpart in this year's tournament. No. 3Luke Donald had the chance to riseto No. 1 before losing in a dramatic,three-hole playoff to BrandtSnedeker.The Heritage Classic Foundationreleased a study that found the 2010golf tournament brought nearly $82million to South Carolina and thecoastal region. Money that wouldhave been lost in the coming years ifRBC and Boeing hadn’t stepped upas sponsors through 2016.14 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________Photo Credit: Jay Karr/the Associated PressSouth Carolina Gov. Nikki haley, left, and heritage ClassicFoundation Chairman Simon Fraser applaud as Royal Bank ofCanada representative Jim Little puts on a heritage tartanjacket as new sponsor the heritage Classic golf tournament forthe next five years.

One of the best pitching drillsI use with my students is theTWO CLUB DRILL. Thedrill is so effective that it can fixfour of the most common faults. Ifyou have the following errors thisdrill is for you: hitting behind theball, distance control, solid contact,and topping.Here is how to do the followingdrill. Hold two wedges, one in eachhand, with your hands opposite eachother (photo 1). Swing the two clubswaist high on backswing (photo 2)to waist high follow-through (photo3) make sure the clubs are parallel toyour feet on both sides of the swing.The clubs should never touch eachother as you're swinging back, downand through, or cross over.In order to effectively do thisdrill the hands will hinge up slightlydue to the weight of the golf club byisolating the two clubs. Therefore,because the hands are separated youwill feel the weight of the club creatinga hinge halfway in the backswing.As you come through theshot make sure the two hands stayequal distance apart at all times duringthe swing (photo 4). When youcomplete your swing your handswill remain together and extendedtowards the target.Tips from the ProsPerfect Pitching - two Club DrillBy Jules Cole, Managing Partner, Dana Rader Golf SchoolBy practicing this drill you willeliminate scooping or excessive useof your hands at impact whichcauses the above problems in yourpitch shots (photo 5).Lastly, by performing the drillcorrectly, you will learn the propertempo, timing, and technique forthis shot. Remember, drills changethe golf swing more than just hittingballs. Once you have rehearsed thisdrill at least ten times in a row thenapply it with a sand wedge and executean actual shot (photo 6).Contact Julie Cole at the DanaRader Golf School by calling704-543-7635#1 #2 #3#4 #5 #6Photo credit : the Bissell Companies_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 15

Country Club newsGolf veteran Ronnie Parker to “Drive”Cabarrus Country Club Forwardfacility and Membership initiatives Have Positive resultsRonnie Parker brings35-years of experience toCabarrus Country Clubas new GM.Acornerstonein the Concord(N.C.)communityfor 84 years,the CabarrusCountry Clubhas hired golfveteran andformer PiperGlen GeneralManager RonnieParker asthe new generalmanagerof the 225-acre facility. He began hisduties on July 1st.“As a lifelong member of CabarrusCountry Club, I can honestly saythis is a very exciting time for thiscommunity,” said former club presidentAllen Craven. “Ronnie is theright guy at the right time to manageour continued growth.”Parker’s primary goals will be toincrease membership and create revenue-generatingopportunities to sustainthe club for years.“I am very excited to be associatedwith the Cabarrus Country Club,and I look forward to the opportunityto grow with this club,” said Parker.With more than 35 years of experience,Parker has served in multiplecapacities during his tenure in golfwith a proven track record of facilitymanagement, business planning, financialoversight and marketing.Most recently, he was director ofgolf and general manager at TPCPiper Glen in Charlotte. Under hisleadership, the 18-hole private facilityplayed host to a Senior PGA Tourevent in 2001 – “The Home Depot Invitational.”Prior to TPC Piper Glen, Parkerassumed responsibilities as director ofgolf and general manager at TPCEagle Trace private golf course locatedin Coral Springs, Fla. He conductedtwo PGA Tour pro-amateurevents, increased membership by 15percent and secured capital funds torebuild 18 greens and bunkers.Parker, a former number onegolfer at the University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill, also served as thehead golf professional at the Governor’sClub in Chapel Hill and CarolinaTrace Golf and Country Club in Sanford,N.C.He has been recognized for outstandingwork including an award forfinancial management from the TPCNetwork in 2005, “Most Improved inthe TPC Network” in 2000, and “PlatinumAward” for operating excellencein 2000.The Cabarrus Country Club’scommitment to growth is evident byhiring someone of Parker’s caliber, butit also initiated several new programsin the last year to improve the facilityand increase membership.The 7,116-yard par-72 GeorgeCobb-designed course received a$400,000 capital investment in the last12 months which was designated tofacility and course improvements.Some of the renovations include:reconstruction of all bunkers with newsand (same as Augusta National), re-the 7,116-yard par-72 George Cobb-designedcourse as completed a $400,000 capital investmentrenovation in the last 12 months.16 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

placement of irrigation heads for bettergreens coverage, aesthetic enhancementsincluding dredging andrebuilding a major focal point pond,new grounds keeping equipment, refurbishedtennis courts and upgradesto Clubhouse.By focusing on stabilization,Cabarrus Country Club has also increasedmembership by 10 percent inthe past 15 months.“The Cabarrus Country Club ispoised to move forward after our recentprogram implementations,” saidJay Howard, president of CabarrusCountry Club. “The growth in membershipand improvements to the facilitywill allow Ronnie to take the nextstep in growing this club, mentoringthe staff and ushering in a new era forthis organization.”Many of the top senior golfers inthe state had nothing but praise for thehost Cabarrus Country Club at the recentCPGA Cabarrus Senior Open.“I was most impressed with theshot quality of the golf course and theplaying conditions,” said Mike Harmon,Director of Golf at the SecessionGolf Club in Beaufort, SC. “It was afine test for the tournament and giventhat there was a great deal of yardagebehind us over the last two days, Ithink it would a great test from all theway back!!”Forsyth County senior playerMike Greene added, “The courtesyextended to me during my practiceround and two tournament rounds bythe CabarrusCC offers arelaxing andinviting practicearea toimprove yourgolf game.all the staff of the Club with whom Ihad contact was exceptional.”For more information on the CabarrusCountry Club, and it’s no initiationmemberships, contact RonnieParker or Diana West, 704-786-3104or email dwest@cabarruscc.org,rparker@cabarruscc.org_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 17

Golf instruction“Why Can’t I Stop Doing that?” By Allen AvakianAllen Avakian, Directorof Instruction, ImpactPerformance LearningCenterVirtually every golfer or studentthat I have encounteredover the last 26 years has utteredthat phrase about some part oftheir game. Whether it is a “slice”,“hook”, “top” etc. that bedevilsthem, they are frustrated by their inabilityto overcome a vexing repetitivemistake.I believe there are two primaryreasons for these phenomena. Thefirst is how our brains functionwhen trying to perform a motorskill. The second is that their instructionmodel does not allow themto realize the cause of their bad, orfor that matter, good shots.Nobel Prize winning ColumbiaUniversity neuroscientist Dr. EricKandel states that whenever anyonetries to perform a motor movementtheir brain forms an internal“schema” or picture about how toperform it.The brain is very set on thisschema, or picture, and The brainthen tries to execute that schemaand get some rudimentary feedbackwill not leave it even if you are notsuccessful in your attempt to perform.The subconscious motor sensorysystem does not work in thenegative and essentially does notlearn from “mistakes”. It will onlymake minor modifications to its pictureas it will not see its picture as“wrong.” In golf it might be a minormovement of the ball forward orback in your stance or a slight gripchange to alter the face angle.The only way to improve inmotor skills is performance. Whenthe ball goes where you want it, andfar enough, you get a pleasurablesensation. This alerts thebrain that the last movementis necessary to accomplishyour task and itwill try to do that again togive you pleasure. Theshort of this long story isthat until you can figureout a way to perform consistentlywell, you are infor a long day on thecourse or practice tee.The fastest way that to do thatis to be task oriented in your attemptsand to have an absolutelycertain knowledge of what happened,good or bad, on any shot.Why task oriented? Humans are particularlyadept at learning from atool and task perspective. Here isthe tool, here is how you use it, nowgo get better with it.Modern golf instruction, however,is much more oriented tolearning by “form”. There is aswing, and if you could do it perfectlyyou could hit perfect shots.This method provides little in theway of feedback because as the oldgolf saying goes; “it never lookslike it feels, and it never feels like itlooks.”I believe that if you know yourtask (which part of the ball to hitand in what direction), and howyour tool (golf club) works anyonecan start to determine what happenedon any given shot. You canthen either correct, or continue onwith what you are doing to producegood shots.Golf is relatively easy. You justhave to think that what is necessaryto makethe clubfunctionto its utmostisa goodidea andthe rightthing todo.Allen Avakian is the Director ofImpact Performance Golf LearningCenter located at Charles t. MyersGolf Club. Contact Allen at 704-608-0485.18 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

1. Apple Valley Golf CourseResort - 18Lake Lure 877-628-9727 or 828-694-3043r2. Bald Mountain Golf CourseResort - 18Lake Lure 877-628-9728 or 828-694-30421. Ballantyne Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-544-97552. Ballantyne resortPublic - 18Charlotte 704-341-46533. Birkdale Golf ClubPublic - 18Huntersville 704-895-80384. Briar Creek Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18High Shoals 704-922-42085. Cabarrus Country ClubPrivate - 18Concord 704-786-81546. Carmel Country ClubPrivate - 36Charlotte 704-542-24577. Carolina Crossing Golf ClubPublic – 18York 803-684-58788. Carolina Golf and Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-392-63639. Carolina lakes Golf ClubPublic - 18Indian Land 803-547-968810. Cedarwood Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-542-020611. Charles t. Myers Golf CoursePublic - 18Charlotte 704-536-169212. Charlotte Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-333-980913. Charlotte Golf linksPublic - 18Charlotte 704-846-799014. Charlotte National Golf ClubPublic - 18Indian Trail 704-882-828215. Chester Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Chester, SC 803-581-573316. the Club at irish CreekPrivate - 18Kannapolis 704-933-433617. the Club at longviewPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-443-282018. Corbin Hills Golf CourseSemi-Private - 18Salisbury 704-636-067219. Country Club of salisburyPrivateSalisbury 704-636-707020. Cowans ford CCPrivate - 18Cowans Ford 704-827-321921. Cramer Mountain CCPrivate - 18Cramerton 704-824-2772Golf Course mapCharlotte Area Golf Course MapFind Your Next Golf Game on CGJ’s Special Pull-out Map22. Crescent Golf ClubPublic - 18Salisbury 704-647-002523. Crowders Mountain Golf & CCPublic - 18Kings Mountain 704-739-768124. deer Brook Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Shelby 704-482-465325. the dividePublic - 18Mint Hill 704-882-808826. eagle Chase Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Marshville 704-385-900027. edgewater Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Lancaster 803-283-980028. emerald lake Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18704-882-7888 Mint Hill29. firethorne Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-843—311130. fort Mill Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Fort Mill 803-547-204431. fox den Country ClubSemi-Private - 18Statesville 704-872-999032. foxwood Golf CoursePublic - 18Salisbury 704-637-252833. Gaston Country ClubPrivate - 18Gastonia 704-865-794934. Gastonia Municipal Golf CoursePublic - 18Gastonia 704-866-694535. Glen oaks Golf ClubSemi-private - 18Maiden 828-428-245136. Golf VillagePublic Par-3Pineville 704-889-508637. Green Meadows Golf CoursePublic - 18Mt. Holly 704-827-926438. Green oaks Golf CoursePublic - 18Concord 704-786-441239. Highland Creek Golf ClubPublic - 18Charlotte 704-875-900040. King's MountainCountry ClubPublic - 18Kings Mountain704-739-587141. lakewood GolfCoursePublic - 18Cramerton 704-825-285242. lakewood GolfCoursePublic - 18Statesville 704-873-644143. lancaster Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Lancaster 803-416—450044. larkhaven Golf CoursePublic - 18Charlotte 545-465345. lincoln Country ClubSemi-Private - 18Lincolnton 704-735-138246. linwood springsPublic - 18Gastonia 704-867-164247. Mallard Head Country ClubSemi-Private - 18Mooresville 704-664-703148. McCanless Golf ClubPublic - 18Salisbury 704-637-123549. Monroe Country ClubPublic - 18Monroe 704-282-466150. Mooresville Country ClubPublic - 18Mooresville 704-663-253951. Myers Park Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-376-074552. Northstone Country ClubPrivate - 18Huntersville 704-948-428653. oak Hill Golf CoursePublic - 18Charlotte 704-394-283454. old North state ClubPrivate - 181-800-252-1005 Badin Lake55. olde sycamore Golf PlantationPublic - 18Mint Hill 704-573-100056. the Palisades Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-504-009957. Paradise Valley Golf CoursePublic Par-3 - 18Charlotte 704-548-180858. Pebble CreekPublic Par-3 - 18Indian Trail 704-821-727659. the Peninsula ClubPrivate - 18Cornelius 704-896-706060. Pine Grove Golf CoursePublic - 18Shelby 704-487-0455_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 19

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61. Pine island Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-394-101162. Pine lake Country ClubPrivate - 18Mint Hill 704-545-521363. Pinetuck Golf ClubPublic - 18Rock Hill 803-327-114164. the Point lake and Golf ClubPrivate - 18Mooresville 704-660-119265. Providence Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-846-632566. Quail Hollow Country ClubPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-552-172667. raintree Country ClubPrivate - 36Charlotte 704-542-815068. red Bridge Golf ClubPublic - 18Locust 704-781-523169. regent Park Golf ClubPublic - 18Fort Mill 803-547-130070. renaissance Park Golf CoursePublic - 18Charlotte 704-357-337371. revolution Park Golf CoursePublic - 9Charlotte 704-342-194672. riverbend Golf ClubPublic - 18Shelby 704-482-428673. river Hills Country ClubPrivate - 18Lake Wylie 803-831-224974. river oaks Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Statesville 704-883-872475. river run Golf & CCPrivate - 18Davidson 704-896-735576. rock Barn Golf & spaSemi-Private - 36Conover 828-459-927977. rock Hill Country ClubPrivate - 18Rock Hill 803-327-779078. rocky river Golf ClubPublic - 18Concord 704-455-120079. rolling Hills Country ClubPrivate - 18Monroe 704-283-820180. skybrook Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Huntersville 704-948-661181. springfield Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Fort Mill 803-548-331882. spring lake Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18York 803-684-489883. statesville Country ClubPrivate - 18Statesville 704-873-837684. stonebridge Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Mineral Springs 704-283-899885. sunset Hills Golf CoursePublic - 18Charlotte 704-399-098086. tega Cay Golf ClubPublic - 18Tega Cay 803-548-291887. tot Hill farm Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Asheboro 336-857-445588. tPC at Piper GlenPrivate - 18Charlotte 704-846-151589. the traditionPublic - 18Charlotte 704-503-752990. twin oaks Golf CoursePublic - 18Statesville 704-872-397991. Verdict ridge Golf & CCSemi-Private - 18Denver 704-489-120692. Warrior Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18China Grove 704-856-087193. Waterford Golf ClubSemi-Private - 18Rock Hill 803-324-030094. Westport GolfPublic - 18Denver 704-489-808895. White oakPublic Par-3 - 18Alexis 704-263-999096. Woodbridge Golf linksSemi-Private - 18Kings Mountain 704-482-035322 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

local Golf review - north CountySkybrook and highland Creek Golf Clubs –A North County Double Play!Condensed from econnect.com/Carolina TrailMembership at most golf monthly golf tournaments, Club care, and maintained to preserve theand country clubs begins Championships, Couples Golf, Parent natural beauty of the area, Highlandwith a high entry fee and Child Golf, Junior Camps, Group Creek Golf Club, Charlotte’s Crownsubstantial monthly dues. This is clinics and more to fill one’s golfing Jewel, winds through towering treesgreat for those that have the leisure desires. Social activities abound… all and meandering creeks. Highlandtime to get their money’s worth. We designed to deliver the ultimate in a Creek Golf Club offers the perfectbelieve the Skybrook - Highland golf and lifestyle environment. golf setting.Creek concept provides an attractive Seven fantastic Carolina Trail At 7,000 yards from the back tees,alternative.golf courses, six spectacular offers Highland Creek features 72 bunkers,The newly revamped membership and one incredible membership. five lakes, and water features on 13concept provides six Member classifications(More information on memberships holes. The challenging layout willso that individuals or families on page 34)make for an enjoyable game amidstcan tailor their golf and social wants What’s going on with the beautifulsome of the most picturesque golfto their financial and personalSkybrook Golf course? They are holes while offering all golfers alifestyles. These newly designed ranked in the “Top 100 Courses to challenging round in Charlotte.Membership choices offer extremely Play” in North Carolina in 2011, #56reasonable Initiation Fees and modest to be exact. The John Lafoy layout to enjoy the best of the NorthMonthly Dues allowing one to get is always considered to be in terrific county golf, contact either Skybrookmore for their money than just anothershape, and they have embarked onGolf Club at 704-948-6611,membership at a local golf club. an aggressive program to maintain or highland Creek Golf Club atWeekday Memberships, full and grow that reputation.704-875-9000. Full details on anyWeek Memberships, Green Fee A carefully planned out green of the Carolina trail Membershipsand/or Cart Fee included or not included,aerification and fertilization program can also be found on the web-site atMulti-year or Lifetime, has produced some the best condi-- www.charlottegolf.comchoose what works best for you and tioned green complexes in all theyour family. For as low as a two Carolinas. An ongoing bunker renovationproject started in 2010 con-Skybrook ranked in the “top 100hundred and fifty dollar initiationCourses to Play” in North Carolina infee and only ninety dollars in tinues into 2011. Not only sand2011, #56 to be exact.monthly dues, Membership is availablereplacement but the careful recon-at two of the Charlotte area’s struction of bunkers to include shap-premier golf clubs. And, most membershipsing, improved drainage andnot only include Skybrook sculpturing is taking place. Newand Highland Creek just minutes flowering, local grass plantings andapart, they include all seven Carolinafan installations for improved airTrail courses conveniently lo-flow at sensitive green locations arecated in and around the metro in full effort throughout the course.Charlotte area.Highland Creek Golf Club is anIndividual club memberships like 18-hole Championship course, designedSkybrook – Highland Creek truly providesby Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton,an unbelievable variety of golf has been rated both the best and theand social functions. Member-Membertoughest public golf course in theand Member-Guest functions, Charlotte area. Designed with extra_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 23

equipment Tip from the ProDo Your Clubs Lie………Correctly?By Chris hardman, PGA Professional, Greater Golf Express - chrishardman@pga.comBuying for sizes. Same goes with golf clubs. ting a little lower loft to produceoff the Most clubs off the rack are what the more distance.rack is industry calls ‘standard size’….that I would like to concentrate moreChris hardmangreat if youare groceryshopping orpicking upnails at thehardwarestore. Let’sface it, soup isis the specs of the clubs are generallythe same from one manufacturer tothe next.A golfer can be fairly certainthat a Ping 5 iron will have roughlythe same length, loft and lie angle asa Titleist or a Callaway. Some manufacturerswill play with the loft ofon lie angle of irons today. Lie angleis the angle between the bottom, orsole, of the golf club and the shaft.Proper lie angle is critical if you wantthe opportunity to make accurate golfshots. The purpose in adjusting thegolf club's lie angle is to ensure thatthe club is resting squarely on its solesoup. Buying off the rack for sayclothes is a bit different…..you looktheir irons to claim that their fiveiron is longer than the next by put-at address to get your swing on theright swing plane and keep the clubfacesquare at impact.If a lie angle is too upright itcauses the heel of the club to hit theground first, closing the clubface andproduces a pull or hook. A lie anglethat is too flat causes the toe to hitthe ground first, opening the clubface,resulting in a push or slice.Nearly 90% of all lie angles are offby at least 2 degrees.IN STOCKA good test to see if your clubsLargestselection ofare properly fit for your swing isnew and used clubschecking out your divot after youhave hit a shot. A properly fitted$1 INSTALLON PURCHASED GRIPSiron will produce a divot roughly theshape of a dollar bill. The club en-JULY-AUGUSTY-AUGUSTters the hitting area square with heelNIKE VRand toe at the same time. If yourDRIVERdivot looks more like a triangle$189.95shape ….that is the start of the divothaving a point, then either your toeWOW, , THAT’ST’S ALOW PRICE!or heel has entered before the other.If you are out on the links andcant’ figure out why you are missinga little one way or the other, you justmight want to have your lie angleschecked out. Come see me or Josh@ Greater Golf Express and we willbe happy to check your lie angle to see if it matches your swing, stanceand stature. Not all golfers are builtor swing the club alike and clubs aredefinitely not a “one size fits all”24 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

equipment reviewNike Golf Balls to Challenge titleist Prov1By Sam SmithAll of the major golf equipmentcompanies rely onfeedback to improve theirproducts from year to year. Nike isno exception to that rule, and theirLightweight resin core increases weight onperimeter producing less spin off a driverand more spin on short iron shots.latest edition of golf ball is againmaking a push against what hasbeen the number one ball in golf…the Titleist ProV1.Nike professionals, includingTiger Woods, Stewart Cink, PaulCasey, Lucas Glover, Suzann Pettersonand Michelle Wie, had suggestionsand requests for Rock Ishii,Nike Golf’s Product DevelopmentDirector, when they were lookingfor an advantage against the greatestgolfers in the world.They asked for a golf ball withless spin off the tee for greater distance,but more spin around thegreens for better feel and control.Through trial and error Rock finallycame up with the ultimate combo -the new Nike 20XI.In technical terms for the changein the 20XI ball, Nike used anionomer lightweight resin materialfor the center, increasing the weightof the perimeter to achieve higherMOI (moment of inertia).MoMeNt of iNertiA:(physics) A measure of a body's resistanceto a change in its angularrotation velocity. Amount offorce required to spin an object.This MOI increase makes for asteeper spin slope; a ball that spinsmore off short shots and less off adriver, creating a huge competitiveadvantage for golfers of any level ofplay.Nike pros all expressedthat they feltmore confident with thenew Nike 20XI ball.Paul Casey felt the stabilityas the ball held itsline, Suzann Pettersonliked the soft cover offthe putter face, and WellsFargo Champion LucasGlover, found his approachshots to have alower trajectory and spinmore; all of this from the same ball.Nike introduced the solid core in2000 and in no time the rest of thegolf manufacturers followed suit.Titleist took that solid core design,and the wound ball was ancient history.Now in 2011 the quest continuesfor a better golf ball with Niketaking the lead again.Even if you’re a Titleist ProV1golf ball purest, give this new Nike20XI ball a try. Both balls retail inthe high $40’s per-dozen at your localgolf stores, maybe a little cheaper online. The Nike feel around thegreens and accuracy off the tee couldbe just what you need to improveyour game, even a bit above what Titleisthas offered for years.Rock Ishii, Nike Golf’s Product Development Director,looking for an advantage for Nike professionals againstthe greatest golfers in the world._____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 25

Wine Country Travel reviewFairways and ChardonnaysBy Sam SmithGolfers and wine lovers feed off each other in the Yadkin valleyPhoto Credit - Distl Public RelationsThe landscape is changing justnorth of Charlotte in the YadkinValley. There has alwaysbeen the beautiful scenery of the BlueRidge Mountains, classic golf coursesto entertain the local and visitinggolfers, but now there is increasingrecognition of the more than thirtywineries scattered across a sevencountyarea.In the heart of this new excitementis Surry County, where theyhave launched a fun-filled three-dayadventure called “Fairways andChardonnays” featuring excellentgolf, wineries, restaurants and a touchof TV history from the “Andy GriffithShow” in Mt. Airy, the modeltown for Mayberry USA.One of the main charactersfrom the “Andy GriffithShow”, Thelma Lou whoplayed Barney Fife’s girlfriend,is now a resident ofMt. Airy. Betty Lynn madethe move from Los Angelesfour years ago and is a delightmaking appearances aroundthe Yadkin Valley sharing thestory of the long running sitcom.“Golfers and wine enthusiaststend to fall into the samedemographic,” said ChrisKnopf, tourism director for SurryCounty. “So it stands to reason thatone would feed off the other in theY a d k i nV a l l e y .We thinkthis is anatural fit,especially if you have a group ofgolfers and their spouses who are notinto golf,” Knopf says. “It provides awell-rounded and relaxing getaway.You spend time playing golf and havegreat wineries to visit in your downtime.”Surry County offers three topflightgolf experiences, all withineasy driving distance of comfortablelodging in either Mt. Airy or Elkin,NC.Cedarbrook Country Club -Elkin, NCPhoto Credit - Distl Public RelationsPhoto Credit - Distl Public RelationsCedarbrook Country Club locatednear Elkin, is an Ellis Maplesdesign sculpted out of rolling countryside,thick forest and sparklinglakes. Golfers will find a sharp contrastin the challenge of Cedarbrookfrom the majestic undulating greenson the front nine to the back nine’s requirementof shot-making precision.Four sets of tees allows each golfinglevel to enjoy a comfortable round ofgolf on this 6,900-yards Par-72 layout.“This is a great layout with veryfew houses on it,” said head professionalZim Zimmerman.“Lined withhardwoods it’s still athing of beauty andwe’re fortunate tohave an Ellis Maplescourse here and thathe gave the greenssome of the characteristicsof his mentor,Donald Ross.”With Pilot Mountain’siconic granitedome visible from thesurrounding landscapefor miles, PilotKnob Park is locatedat the foot of the peakbetween Mt. Airy and Elkin, and offerswide hilly fairways leading to in-26 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

Pilot Knob Park -Pilot Mountain, NCPhoto Credit - Distl Public Relationscreasing difficulty as you approachthe greens. Heat resistant zoysiagrass has replaced bent grass greens,but still will give you a true putt onceyou bring yourself to hitting the puttsa little firmer.The par-70 Pilot Knob course isnot overly long, measuring only6,225 from the back tees. With aview of Pilot Mountain from 13 holeson the course, scenic lakes, streams,hills and valleys finish a perfect pictureof a golf course.“It’s always in great condition.It’s scenic and a shot-maker’scourse,” says director of golf TomGibson. “And Pilot Mountain is a bigselling feature. When people comefor a visit, it catches their eye.”Cross Creek Country Club sitsjust north of Mount Airy with a strikingbackdrop of the Blue RidgeMountains and its majestic clubhouse.Originally designed by CarolinasGolf Hall of Fame architectGene Hamm in 1973, Cross Creekwas recently renovated by noted golfarchitect Kris Spence of Greensboro.The beautiful par-72 course waslengthened to measure right at 6,900yards from the back tees. By stretchingthe course many accents of traditionalgolf architecture were added tothe original design, and has earnedCross Creek a spot among the Top100 courses in North Carolina.“To me, our course is known forits four finishing holes,” says headprofessional Todd Hutcherson. “Theyare pretty demanding. It’s as good afinishing stretch as there is aroundhere.”The scorecard will bare that outfrom the back tees. There are three430-yards plus par 4’s, and the demanding521-yard par-5 17th arounda lake that skirts the entire hole on theleft side of the fairway.One of the major North Carolinawineries in the Yadkin Valley is SheldonVineyards. Purchased in 1994 byEd and Charlie Shelton, the propertynear Dodson was in an early flux untilthe land was deemed perfect forgrowing grapes due to its climate andsoil makeup. So it was out with thePhoto Credit - Distl Public Relationsidea of another tobacco farm and inwith the vineyard.“Tobacco farming in the statewas on the decline,” Ed Shelton said,“and we saw the opportunity to diversify.This is a veryunusual business,and it takes a lot ofhand-holding of thevines and a lot oflabor because there’ssomething going onin the fields yearround.”Shelton Vineyardsoffers tours ofthe vineyard, dinnerCross Creek Country Club -Mt. Airy, NCat the Harvest Grill and the most importantpart - wine tasting. Sheltonbeams with pride on the reputation ofhis wines, they have captured topawards both in the North Carolina aswell as in the United States againstmore established California wineries.He is also proud of the wine businessin the state during these economictimes.“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished,”Shelton said. “The wineindustry in North Carolina is growing,we’re not replacing the jobs oncehere in the tobacco industry, but wehope we are helping.”Two other wineries included onthe Surry County “Fairways &Chardonnays” tours are Grassy Creekand Elkin Creek, with wine-tastingsand good conversationon the techniquesof finewine-making.For information ona visit to the area, call(877) 999-8390 orvisit the website atwww.VerySurry.com.The staff in the SurryCounty Tourism officewill help makearrangements for teetimes, wine tours,lodging and dining,and will send an itinerary that can beprinted out to help you enjoy your“first” or “next” trip to the YadkinValley.Shelton vineyard- Dobson, NCPhoto Credit - Distl Public Relations_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 27

Golf Tip from the ProsMostpeopleseem to thinkthat taking alot of timepreparing foreach shot isvitally importantto ensuringa good outcome. I happen tothink just the opposite is true.First of all, I'll be the first toadmit that professional golfers arethe worst abusers of "slow play".The standard excuse is "well, we'replaying for a lot of money...it's importantto take our time!" I'm notbuying this.As I was watching both BrandtSnedeker and Luke Donaldfinish regulation playat the Heritage Classicseveral weeks ago, it wasnoticeable how quicklythey played. This immediatelygot my attention,so much so, that I timedhow long they stood overthe ball at address. Theresults are stunning!Both players, after selectingtheir club and takingone practice swing,hit the ball less than nineseconds from when theywalked in to take theirstance. What does thismean? Once they gotsettled into the shot, theytook only a few secondsin the actual address positionbefore the ball wasstruck. Just a few seconds?Pat McGowanRelax Let It Go! Quick tip to A Better GameBy Pat McGowan, PGA Golf Professional, Pine Needles, Pinehurst, NCSome of you might be saying,"Well, you just happened to timetwo fast players that had a goodweek." This may be partially true,but, let's take a closer look at theirrecord so far this year. Luke Donaldis ranked #2 in putts/round andBrandt Snedeker is 5th. Luke is currentlythe leading money winner onthe PGA TOUR this year and Brandtis 7th. FAST PLAY = BETTERPERFORMANCE...My goal here is to have each ofyou think about your game and howyou approach your shots. Do youpicture the shot you want to hit andthen go about your routine in atimely fashion? Or, do you oftenfind yourself unsure of what club tohit or how hard to hit it? Thesedoubts create tension, tension createstight muscles, tight muscles restrictand "quicken" our swing, andquick swings mean poor results.Try this next time you play. Selectyour club, take your stance, lookat your target just once, and hit theshot. It will only take a few secondsand I truly believe you'll be thrilledwith the outcome. "Worrying about"and "trying over" your shots doesn'tgive us our best chance of good performance.Free-up your mind, stepup,and "LET IT GO".Enjoy your new strategy....Iknow your friends will appreciateyou playing faster...who knows, youcould speed them up, too!the winnerBrandt Snedkerand Luke Donaldafter a snappy 3-holeplayoff forheritage ClassicChampionship28 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________Photo Credit - PGA tour

By Sam SmithLancaster Golf ClubRich in Donald Ross traditionOne of the oldest golf coursesin the state of South Carolina,the Lancaster GolfClub, has maintained a rich historyand basic design since famed architectDonald Ross stamped out thesomewhat open front nine in 1939.Twenty-five years later, RussellBreedin slightly renovated the frontnine and was the architect of thetighter, tree-lined back nine.This semi-private course featuresBermuda fairways, bent grass greensthat are extremely fast, and has waterhazards coming into play on threeholes. One of which is the beautifulsignature hole, the No. 7, 157-yard,par-3, requiring a tee shot to an islandgreen surrounded by water.Lancaster Golf Club memberGarrett Hammond might not arguethat No. 7 is pretty, but the 455 yard,par-5 16th hole is his favorite. Garrettmade his first albatross at the16th in early June, using a 5-iron forhis double-eagle.The par-72, 6,528-yard LancasterGolf Club is located in theheart of South Carolina's Olde EnglishDistrict in the outskirts of historicLancaster, SC, and features apractice range, bar & grill, puttingand chipping greens, along with apractice sand bunker.Phil Small, head Golf Professionaland Manager of Golf Operations,along with SuperintendentRoss Baker have provided excellentconditions for an enjoyable DonaldRoss golf experience.local Golf Course reviewSignature hole, the No. 7, 157-yard, par-3,requiring a tee shot to an island green surroundedby water.As a member of the LeroySprings & Company golf courses,Lancaster Golf Club offers a no initiationmembership package that includesdiscounts on sister courses –Chester Golf Club, Fort Mill GolfClub and Springfield Golf Club.Rates start as low as $60 per month.For tee times, directions andmembership information contactthe Lancaster Golf Club at 803-416-4500. or go on-line atwww.leroysprings.com and checkout all of the Springs golf courses.LEROY SPRINGS& COMPANY, INC.www.leroysprings.comFour Fabulous Choices . . .Lancaster Golf Club803-416-4500Chester Golf Club803-581-5733Fort Mill Golf Club803-547-2044803-548-3318GUESTS WELCOME ~ MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 29

Golf Travel to the BeachNiCKlAus MAsterPieCes BooKeNdGrANd strANd Golf oPtioNsPawleys Plantation and Long Bay Club By Phil WerzWith the ocean beach nearby, the saltmarshes play a major role in shapingthe course at Pawley Plantation.With more than 100 golfcourses in the MyrtleBeach area, the choicesfor where to play when you visit the“Golf Capital of the World” are endless.Plus, the destination offers layoutscreated by some of the finestgolf course architects – Fazio, Jones,Palmer, Dye, Norman, Love andPlayer.But perhaps only one name is all thatis needed when making a list of whereto play in Myrtle Beach - Nicklaus.Jack Nicklaus has more than 350golf courses open for play around theworld, but only two are located inthe Myrtle Beach area. PawleysPlantation Golf & Country Club locatedon the south end of the GrandStrand in Pawleys Island, S.C. andLong Bay Club, situated on the northend near Little River are arguablytwo of Jack’s most admired and respectedgolf courses in the world.At Pawleys Plantation, Nicklauspersonally supervised every aspectof the entire course design, and accordingto Golf Digest, “he has createdan 18-hole championship layoutthat ranks among his finest”. An admittedadmirer of the unique terrainof the scenic Low Country, Nicklauscrafted this 7,026-yard, award-winninggem out of a natural setting encompassing582 acres.The course is filled with memorableholes. But the ones with teeboxes located on a dike crossing abreath-taking marsh are visually appealing,yet enormouslychallenging. The par-3 13this short in length it is longon disappointment as evidencedby the many waywardballs seen stuck in thesalt marsh short of the bulkheadprotecting the greenduring low tide. The otherhole sharing the dyke is thepar-3 17th, a much longercarry over the marsh with alength as long as 201-yards.Pawleys Plantation has beenrated among the “Top 20” golfcourses in Myrtle Beach by Golf Digestand consistently ranked amongthe best in the state by the SouthCarolina Golf Course Ratings Panel.The course is also part of the famedWaccamaw Golf Trail, with accommodationsand golf packages availableon a nightly and weekly basis.Plus, be sure to ask about great newpackages that include lessons at theRitson-Sole Golf School located atPawleys Plantation.Long Bay Club opened in 1989and immediately earned respectamong golfers of all levels. Thearea’s natural terrain and meanderingstreams inspired Nicklaus to designa 7,021-yard championshipcourse that challenges pros, yet canbe enjoyed by all. There are morethan 70 bunkers at Long Bay, includinga massive horseshoe-shapedwaste bunker framing the entirelength of the par-4 10th hole.Water is present on some holesand usually comes into play on each,especially on the classic par-3 13thisland hole that demands an accurateand distance-controlled tee shot. TheChampion Ultradwarf bermudagreens are undulating and well-protectedby carefully placed bunkers.For more information about bothgolf courses, plus accommodations,and all package options,visit www.MBN.com,or call (866) 442-8417.the classic par-3 13th island holeat Long Bay demands an accuratePhoto Credit - the Brandon Agencyand distance-controlled tee shot.30 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

Golf Course Travel reviewheadliner of outer Banks GolfBy Bill F. hensley/Sam SmithNorth Carolina’s famed Outer Club in Corolla (Rees Jones); Kilmarlicin Powell’s Point (Tom side of the bridge, Kilmarlic is easilytioning golfers staying on the beachBanks has long been one ofthe nation’s favorite, and Steele); The Pointe in Poplar Branch within reach.most unique travel destinations. The (Russell Breeden); and the Carolina In addition to golf and a wide assortmentreasons are simple: rare beauty, a Club, Grandy (Russell Breeden).of seafood restaurants, thehistoric past, barrier islands, fishing, All are open to the public and Outer Banks offers a variety of accommodations,swimming, boating, hunting, sightseeing,are open throughout the year.including local andhang gliding, bird watching A number of top tournaments chain motels, country inns, B&Bs,and dozens of other assets. It’s a have been played on the Banks in recentcottages and small family establish-“don’t miss” kind of place.years, including the North Carments.Many are located on the beachIn recent years, another amenity olina Open which was played at and offer spectacular ocean views.has added to OBX’s tremendous Kilmarlic in 2004 and 2009.popularity and has played a key role Kilmarlic Golf Club offers a For more information on golf, accommodationsin attracting visitors, a simple fourlettermemorable golf experience unlikeand things to see onword: GOLF.any other on the Outer Banks. Kil-the outer Banks, contact the outer“Golf has become a major part marlic is consistently kept in tournamentBanks visitors Bureau at 1-877-of the Outer Banks mystique,” saidplaying condition. The classic 629-4386 or log on to www.outer-Kilmarlic Director of Golf Bryan Tom Steele design provides a variety banks.org. Special golf packageSullivan, who grew up in the area of lay-out features to challenge information is available by callingand played at UNC-Chapel Hill, “it golfers of every level.1-800-916-6244 or logging on togives visitors another outdoor activityThe golf course that Steele found www.PlayoBXGolf.com.in this enchanting and exciting in the woods of Currituck County is adestination.”6,412-yard shotmaker's delight. TheCurrently, there are eight scenic par-72 layout offers a delightfulcourses in the area centering aroundmixture of long and short par-4s,Nags Head that offer a variety of risk/reward par-5s and par-3s thatseacoast terrain and challenging range from as little as 80 yards for theholes. On occasion, a stiff ocean ladies to as much as 201 yards andbreeze can make play more demandingmore for tournament players.over the sand dunes, wetlands, Fairways are covered with 419sea grass and maritime forests. Bermuda grass (over-seeded with ryeThe courses (and designers) are: in cool weather months) and the greensNags Head in Nags Head (Bob feature a smooth-rolling mixture of A-1Kilmarlic's scenic par-72 layout offers aMoore); Sea Scape in Kitty Hawk and A-4 strains of bent grass.delightful mix of long and short par-4s,(Art Wall); Duck Woods in Kitty Kilmarlic is just five miles west risk/reward par-5s and comfortable par-3s.Hawk (Ellis Maples); Goose Creek of the bridge that connects the mainlandto the Outer Banks. For vaca-in Grandy (Jerry Turner); CurrituckPhoto Credit - outer Banks Golf_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 31

The Big Break - Dreams Come TrueGolf Channel’s “Big Break”Draws Will Lowery Closer to his DreamWill Lowery’s journey toplay golf professionallywas not the straight andnarrow course that many competitorsexperience. Growing up in an urbancommunity, Hidden Valley in Charlotte,he admits to starting out withthe “wrong crowd,” and “initiallygoing down the wrong path.” At theage of five, his father put a golf clubin his hand as a way to teach him lifelessons. Will had no idea of its valueat the time.That early move by his father,Clifford, has vaulted his son to thecrest of fulfilling his dream of playingon the PGA Tour. The 26-yearold Lowery started out as one of 11contestants on the popular GolfChannel show “Big Break” filmed atIndian Wells, California. Lowery isnot allowed to divulge the outcomeof the show taped earlier this year;however he is still among the finalistsfor a PGA TOUR exemption and atleast $55,000 in cash.Lowery, a former mortgage specialisthas been a “Big Break” fan favoritewith his good spirit and highenergy. He has been the top moneyand point’s leader throughout theshows that have been filmed so far,and is projected to be at least in thefinal three later this month. His styleand golf technique, including singingor humming as part of his pre-shotroutine, has also drawn a great dealof attention.At that young age of 5 he developedan unusual "cross-handed" grip,holding the club with his left hand onthe bottom of the club. Most righthandedgolfers, like Lowery, hold theclub with the left hand higher than thePhoto Credit - the Golf ChannelWill Lowery enjoying Palm Springs and theBig Break competitionright. This style was strengthen bythe fact that Lowery played competitivetennis as well as golf growing up,and the “cross-handed” grip is what aright-handed tennis players would usein hitting a back-hand shot.Lowery attended Garinger andBy todd WilbertButler high schools, where he enjoysplaying AAU basketball and playingat the state level with his competitivetennis skills. Under the watchful eyeof Country Day’s Calvin Davis, Lowerygot more than a tennis lessonplaying around the city."I played tennis tournaments atplaces like Providence Country Club andit exposed me to different backgrounds,"Lowery says. "At times I thought it wasweird, but it paid off in the end."After high school, Lowery focusedfull-time on golf. He also discovereda new passion, the desire to give backto others. Under the tutelage of formerchapter director, Vince King, hevolunteers at The First Tee of Charlotte– teaching life lessons and corevalues on and off the golf course toyouth of similar backgrounds.“The First Tee has been such a rewardingexperience for me,” said Will.“When I hear these kids say they wantto be successful in life, it drives me tobe the example they seek.Lowery, now playing out ofNorthstone Country Club, believes hehas what it takes to compete on thePGA Tour. The opportunities, hesays, just have not presented themselves.That all could change on BigBreak Indian Wells coming to a closethis summer on the Golf Channel.32 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

Three of the top fifty golfcourses in North Carolinawill play host to the 52ndCharlotte City Amateur in mid-August.The Carolina Golf Club andMyers Park Country Club will bethe site of the first two rounds - August12th & 13th. While the #6ranked course in the state, CharlotteCountry Club hosts the final roundon August 14th.Interesting note on the coursesused in this year’s tournament, it isthe same course rotation used backin 1958 when Bill Williamson wonthe first Charlotte City AmateurChampionship.City newcomer Brent Landrycaptured the 2010 championship atMyers Park CC after the final roundwas moved from Quail Hollow Clubdue to trouble with the greens. TheCity amateur Championship52nd Charlotte City Amateur ChampionshipSet for Mid-August Battlemove proved to be a good one forLandry (68-73-66) who smoked theMyers Park track in a 5-under par, 66to finish with a 6-under par 207 total.Brett Boner finished second at208, while Kelly Stimart (209) wastwo back of the champion and oneshot better than 4-time City ChampionJoe Jaspers (210).Landry, back to defend his titlethis year, is a former Canadian juniorchampion, a first team All Big-Ten golfer at Indiana, and is theVice-President of Sales and Marketingfor Pulte-Centex-Del WebbHomes.Players in the City AmateurChampionship are all residents ofMecklenburg County and carry acurrent USGA handicap index of 6.4or below. To cut the field to thefinal 41 players, a final qualifyingBy Sam Smith2010 City Amateur Champion Brent Landryis flanked by 2nd place Brett Boner (left)and 3rd place Kelly Stimartwill be held on July 25th at Pine IslandCountry Club. Practice roundsfor registered players, two weeksprior to qualifying date, are availableTuesday through Friday at PineIsland and after 1:00 pm on weekends.For more information on the2011 tournament go on-line atwww.charlottecityam.com _____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 33

World am Championship PreviewLike the swallows returning to Capistrano, golfersfrom around the globe will flock to MyrtleBeach, S.C., Aug. 29 – Sept. 2, 2011 for the 28thannual GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship– the largest single-site amateur golf tournamentin the world. The World Am welcomed more than 3,000players from 48 states and 19 foreign counties last year.In 2000, the tournament peaked with a little more than5,000 golfers participating.The Carolinas are definitelywell-represented in the GOLF.comWorld Amateur Handicap Championship.Last year, players fromNorth and South Carolina representedone-sixth of the entire tournamentfield.Shelby attorney BobYelton and brother Donhave played all 27 WorldAm ChampionshipsTwo of those golfers, Boband Don Yelton of Shelby, N.C.,have participated in all 27previous World Am events– and the brothers aresigned up and ready to compete in the 28th edition.The brothers have been part of a group of betweeneight and 16 guys that have made a springgolf trip to the Grand Strand every year for about35 years.Don Yelton, 65, an owner of a computer softwaredevelopment company, and his brother, Bob,68, an attorney also of Shelby, N.C., are two of 14participants who have played in every World Am.Last year, Don was diagnosed with prostatecancer three months prior to the World Am. He hadsurgery and was given a clean bill of health in August,so he could keep him and his streak of consecutiveappearances in the tournament, alive."It's kind of the situation where we might nothave played if you weren't in this streak," Bob Yeltonsaid. "I reckon it's an ego thing: I've playedevery one of them, and I'm going to keep playingevery one of them as long as I can. We're part of 14guys now that have played every one of them, andlet's keep it going as long as we can."As they are this year, the Yeltons often play inflights with handicaps better than theirs so theycan compete with and against each other and/orfriends from Shelby, N.C. It facilitates car-poolingvery Local for Shelby BrothersBy Phil Werz/Sam Smithand side bets."We come to have fun and enjoy golf. It's just a funevent," Don Yelton said. "We don't think we're going towin this thing so we just want to have fun.”More than 70,000 golfers have participated in theWorld Am, ranging from 14 years of age to 89 years-ofage.Previous champions have included both men andwomen with handicaps ranging from a low of three to ahigh of 34.Players are flighted according to their handicap andat the conclusion of the four rounds, flight winners advanceto the 18-hole world championship round. Registrationis $550 and the deadline to enter isAugust 2, 2011.to learn more about the 28th annualGoLF.com World Amateur handicap Championship,or to enter, visit:www.WorldAmGolf.com.34 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________Dramatic Elevation Changes“Charlotte’s Crown Jewel”Just minutes apart in North CharlotteCarolina Trail Courses:Birkdale Golf Club, Charlotte Golf links,Highland Creek Golf Club, The Divide Golf Club,The Tradition Golf Club, Waterford Golf Club,Skybrook Golf Club (some restrictions)5 Year Millennium REFUNDABLE Membership For Information & Tee Times Call:Skybrook Golf Club - 704-948-6611Highland Creek Golf Club - 704-875-9000Or log on at www.charlottegolf.com

Golf for a Cause100 holes of Golf with a PurposeLongview 100 Benefits United Family ServicesBy Sam Smiththe 3rd annual Longview 100 brought outnearly 2-dozen members to help the UnitedFamily Services.Every golfer can dream ofplaying 100 holes of golfmaybe in a week or even amonth, but in one day. “Wow!” Ormaybe. “Ouch!”Twenty-two members of theClub at Longview did accomplishthat feat last month, finishing 2200holes of golf in a little over 14-hoursunder a boiling Carolina sun.“Why?” To raise funds to benefitthe Capital Campaign of UnitedFamily Services to build a new DomesticViolence Shelter for Womenand Children in Charlotte.They began before dawn – teeingoff at 5:50 AM – and the last golfersrolled off the course after 8 PM.With the idea of giving back to thecommunity and providing hope andsolutions to victims of domestic violence,many of the players were actually“tweeting” friends andbusiness colleagues seeking additionaldonations.“It is not an overstatement to saythat beyond golf, these players actuallysaved lives through their participationin the Longview 100,” saidPhil Kline, President & CEO ofUnited Family Services in Charlotte.“The funds that they raised contributedramatically to our CapitalCampaign that will give realhope to the survivors of domesticviolence,”To that end, United FamilyServices, a 101-year oldcounseling and crisis interventionagency, has launcheda campaign to build a new 80-bedFormer Long Drive Champion DavidMobley (wild pants) joined Longviewmembers Brian headrick and JonathanNugent in the golf marathon.shelter. The goal is $10 million –about half of that amount has beenraised.Will Caulder turned inthe “Dream Round”, shootinga 77/59 (-13) on thesecond trip around the JackNicklaus designed 7,065-yard par 72 layout in southCharlotte. Tim Moynihanposted the low gross totalfor the first 90-hole – 366(+6) with 16-birdies for theday, and David Harry wasthe low net player of the event,going -13 through 90-holes at 342.The last 10 holes were called survivorholes, and didn’t figure intothe official standings for the day.“We played fast and furious forthe first 36 holes, trying to completeit inside 4 and half hours,” said organizerNick Page. “Then, we generallyshifted into a survival rhythmfor the middle 36. At that point, wejust hung on straight to the finishline. It’s all about great friendships,a love of golf, a great cause – andsurvival.”Each golfer participating in 3rdannual Longview 100 pledged toraise a minimum of $1000 for theCapital Campaign. The Longview100 cause is serious – but the eventis both a golfer’s dream and endurancetest.For more information about thework of United Family Services,please contact Bill Coy atBcoy@ufsclt.org or 704 367-2707.or log-on at www.unitedfamilyservices.org.Longview members got no free drops while playing100 holes, as witnessed here by Rick Schweiger._____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 35

Charity Golf TournamentsCarolina Golf Journal would like to help youpromote your 2011 fundraising golftournament. Send your information to:sam@carolinagolfjournal.comPhil ford Celebrity-AM Golf tournamentMonday, August 1, 2011 • River Hills Country Club(Pairing Party - Sunday, July 31, 2011)Shotgun Start - 11:00 am • Captain's Choice • $250 - Per PlayerContact: Tommy Stines - 704-616-3701tommy@SEUPromotions.comOr - Scott Schaeffer 704-999-7020mss@SEUPromotions.com • www.seupromotions.comspecial olympics Mecklenburg County3rd Annual News Channel 36 Golf ClassicMonday, August 29, 2011 • The Golf Club at BallantyneShamble • Shotgun Start – 7:30 am & 1:30 pm$150 – Per Player, $600 – Per TeamContact: Susan Doggett – 704-301-1253sdoggett@sonc.netwww.newschannel36golfclassic.com11th Annual links for lupus Golf tournamentMonday, August 29, 2011 • Cedarwood Country ClubShotgun Start – 11:00 am • Captain’s Choice$175 – Per Golfer, $600 - Per FoursomeContact – LFA Piedmont Chapter – 704-716-5640info@lupuslinks.org2nd Annual rusty rudder openBenefitting Friends of Briellet and Brooke And Spinal Muscular AtrophyMonday, Sept. 12, 2011 • Skybrook Golf ClubCaptains' Choice • Shotgun Start 11:30 am • $100 - Per PlayerContact: Ted Bilsky - 704-892-9195 • tjb1980@aol.com8th Annual links for leadershipHornet’s Nest Council Girl scouts Golf ClassicFriday, September 30, 2011 • Olde Sycamore Golf PlantationShotgun Start – 9:00 am • Captain’s Choice$ 100 - Per Golfer before 9/9/11, $125 After 9/9/11Contact – Jenna Westbrook – 704-731-6520jwestbrook@hngirlscouts.orgNfl Alumni & “Pro Athletes” Golf tournamentSupporting Ronald McDonald House of CharlotteInvitational Charity Golf ClassicOctober 10-12, 2011Contact: Jack Sullivan – 803-548-4338tournementguy7@yahoo.com3rd Annual Chip’n for Children Golf tournamentBenefits – Levine Hospital & Children’s Miracle NetworkMonday, October 17, 2011 • Pine Island Country ClubShotgun Start – 12:30 pm • Captain’s Choice • $150 - Per GolferContact: Russ Carter – 704-896-8473 • russ@griffinbrothers.comlink up for Kids Charity Golf tournamentBenefits – Children’s Miracle NetworkMonday, October 17, 2011 • Raintree Country ClubCaptain’s Choice • $125 – Per GolferContact – Christina Richard – 704-602-6692crichard@charlotteproperty.com2nd Annual "Birdies for Benefits Golf Classic"Benefiting The Humane Society of CharlotteMonday, October 24th, 2011 • Cabarrus Country Club, Concord, NCShotgun Start: 12:00 pm • 4 Man Captains Choice$100 per player • Sponsorship/Team packages availableOver $1500 in tournament prizes • Dinner and Large Raffle to followContact - Jonathan Davis 704-807-7282Email - birdiesforbenefits@yahoo.com • Find us on Facebook too!at The Golf Club atBallantyne Hotel & LodgeReserve your golf outing or tournament in2011 for 2011 or 2012 events and receive:36 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 20112011ChampionsJUNIOR GOLFPROGRAMSTournament Preparation_____________________________________________________________Combining instruction, fitness and fun, our juniorprograms are geared to bring out the best in your child.We prepare juniors for success through teaching strongfundamentals and encouraging a positive attitude,increased concentration and self-discipline.

local Pro and amateur SchedulesJuly 13 - 16July 20 - 23August 3 - 6the southern openThe Club at Irish Creek- Kannapolis, NCRiver Run CC - Davidson, NCChampionship at Woodside PlantationWoodside Plantation CC - Aiken, SCWoodside Plantation-Jones - Aiken, SCthe Grand Harbor openPatriot GC - Ninety Six, SCGC at Star Fort - Ninety Six, SCAugust 10 - 13 HGM Hotels Classic at rock BarnRock Barn - RTJ Course - Conover, NCRock Barn - Tom Jackson - Conover, NCsept. 21 - 23sept. 28 - 30eGolf Professional tour scheduleCabarrus Classic presented by VisitCabarCabarrus CC - Concord, NCspring Creek ClassicSpring Creek GC - Gordonsville, VAoctober 11 - 13 salisbury ClassicCC of Salisbury - Salisbury, NCJuly 5 - 7 Cabarrus CC, Concord, NCJuly 26 - 27 raintree CC, Charlotte, NCAugust 16 - 17 Cowans ford, Cowans ford, NCAugust 23 - 25 Badin resort, Badin, NCAugust 30 - 31 rock Barn, Hickory, NCseptember 6 - 8 Carolina lakes, indian land, sCseptember 14 - 16 statesville CC, statesville, NCoctober 4 - 6 Northstone CC, Huntersville, NCJuly 16July 30August 6August 13August 20August 20August 27september 10september 25october 1october 2Carolina Pro Golf tour2011 Charlotte GolfweekAmateur tour schedulefirethorne Country ClubCowans ford Country ClubCleghorn Country ClubCatawba springs (lake Hickory CC)silver Creek Plantationthe Palisades Country ClubNorthstone Country Clubedgewater Golf Clubthe Club at irish Creeklocal finalsred Bridge Golf Clublocal finalsCountry Club of salisburyGolfWeek Amateur tour ChampionshipHilton Head, sC704-844-8264 www.amateurgolftour.netsuMMer Golf sCHeduleJuly 19July 20July 21July 25July 26July 28July 28Aug. 1Aug. 2Aug. 4Aug. 8Aug. 9Aug. 10Aug. 12Aug. 15Sept. 4MeadowlandsLancaster Golf ClubCrowders MountainCabarrus CCPine Brook CCWestport GCIndian Wells (MB, SC)Northstone CCFox Den CCFounders’ Club (MB, SC)Providence CCBermuda Run WestCrown Par (N.MB, SC)Deerbrook GCRaintree CC - NC Summer ChampionshipNJGT 10th Annual InvitationalNational Championship2011 Charlotte senior Amateurtour scheduleJuly 11July 25August 2August 17August 31september 14september 21september 28october 5october 26November 2November 11Nov. 15 – 16Providence Country ClubClub at irish Creekraintree Country Club (south)statesville Country ClubCabarrus Country Clubriver Hills Country ClubPine island Country Clubrock Barn (Jones)Northstone Country ClubCountry Club of salisburyCowans ford Country ClubCedarwood Country Clubsenior Amateur tour ChampionshipPine Needles/Mid Pines/National GC704-844-8264www.senioramateurgolftour.netFeatures dramaticelevation changes - Aexperience at UnionCounty’s premiersemi-private golf course--- just minutes fromdowntown CharlotteThe Hidden Jewelof the Carolinas2011Pickup 18Amateurtour scheduleJuly 10 tillery tradition Golf ClubJuly 23 Cowans ford Country ClubJuly 31 Carolina lakes Golf ClubAug. 7 stonebridge Golf ClubAug. 13 the Club at irish CreekAug. 21 eagle Chase Golf Clubsept. 4 red Bridge Golf Clubsept. 11 tega Cay Golf Clubsept. 17 statesville Country Clubsept. 25 Warrior Golf ClubA ChallengingTom Jackson DesignCART & GREEN FEE RATES:Mon.- Thurs. $32After 12:00 noon $28After 3:00pm $25Friday $34After 12:00 noon $28After 3:00pm $25Seniors (55 & up) Mon.-Fri. $28Weekends & Holidays $44After 3:00pm $25704-385-9000www.playeaglechase.comTee Times Taken 5 Days In AdvanceNon-Metal Spikes and Collared Shirts required_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 37

2011 PGa Tournament ScheduleJan. 6 - 9 sBs ChampionshipKapalua, Maui, HI Jonathan ByrdJan. 13 - 16 sony open in HawaiiHonolulu, HI Mark WilsonJan. 19 - 23 Bob Hope ClassicLa Quinta, CA Jhonattan VegasJan. 27 - 30 farmers insurance openSan Diego, CA Bubba Watsonfeb. 3 - 6 Waste ManagementScottsdale, AZ Mark Wilsonfeb. 10 - 13 At&t Pebble Beach Pro-AmPebble Beach, CA D.A. Pointsfeb. 17 - 20 Northern trust openPacific Palisades, CAAaron Baddeleyfeb. 23 - 27 Accenture Match PlayMariana, AZ Luke Donaldfeb. 24 - 27 Mayakoba Golf ClassicRiviera Maya, MX Cameron BeckmanMarch 3 - 6 Honda ClassicPalm Beach Gardens, FLRory SabatiniMarch 10 - 13 World Golf Championship @ doralMiami, FL Nick WhatleyMarch 10 - 13 Puerto rico openMichael BradleyMarch 17 - 20 transitions ChampionshipPalm Harbor, FL Gary WoodlandMarch 24 - 27 Arnold Palmer invitationalOrlando, FL Martin LairdMarch 31 - April 3 shell Houston openHumble, TX Phil MickelsonApril 7 - 10 Masters tournamentAugusta, GA Charl SchwartzelApril 14 - 17 Valero texas openSan Antonio, TX Brenndan SteeleApril 21 - 24 the HeritageHilton Head, SC Brandt SnedekerApril 28-May 1 Zurich Classic of New orleansBubba WatsonMay 5 - 8 Wells fargo ChampionshipCharlotte, NC Lucas GloverMay 12 - 15 the Players ChampionshipPonte Vedra, FL K.J. ChoiMay 19 - 22 Crowne Plaza invitationalFt.Worth, TX David TomsMay 26 - 29 HP Byron Nelson ChampionshipIrving, TX Keegan BradleyJune 2 - 5 the MemorialDublin, OH Steve StrickerJune 9 - 12 st. Jude ClassicMemphis, TN Harrison FrazarJune 16 - 19 u.s. openPebble Beach, CA Rory McIloyJune 23 - 26 travelers ChampionshipCromwell, CT Fredrik JacobsonJune 30 - July 3 At&t NationalNewtown Square, PA Nick WatneyJuly 7 - 10 John deere ClassicSilvis, IL Steve StrickerJuly 14 - 17 Viking ClassicMadison, MS Bill Haas (D)July 14 - 17 British openKent, England Louis Oosthuizen (D)July 21 - 24 Canadian openVancouver, BC Carl Pettersson (D)July 28 - 31 the Greenbrier ClassicWhite Sulphur Springs, WVStuart Appleby (D)Aug. 4 - 7 reno-tahoe openMatt Bettencourt (D)Aug. 4 - 7 World Golf ChampionshipsAkron, OH Hunter Mahan (D)Aug. 11 - 14 PGA ChampionshipJohn’s Creek, GA Martin Kaymer (D)Aug. 18 - 21 Wyndham ChampionshipGreensboro, NC Arjun Atwal (D)Aug. 25 - 28 the BarclaysParamus, NJ Matt Kuchar (D)sept. 2 - 5 deutsche Bank ChampionshipNorton, MA Charley Hoffman (D)sept. 15 - 18 BMW ChampionshipLemont, IL Dustin Johnson (D)sept. 22 - 25 the tourAtlanta, GA Jim Furyk (D)Nov. 3 - 6World Golf ChampionshipsShanghai, ChinaFrancesco Molinari (D)38 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

2011 Champions Tour ScheduleJan. 21 - 23Jan. 28 - 30feb. 11 - 13feb. 18 - 20March 11 - 13April 1 - 3April 15 - 17April 22 - 24May 5 - 8May 26 - 29June 3 - 5June 10 - 12June 24 - 26Mitsubishi electric ChampionshipKona, HIJohn CookChampions skins GameLahaina, Maui, HIJack Nicklaus & Tom WatsonAllianz ChampionshipBoca Raton, FLTom Lehmanthe ACe Group ClassicNaples, FLBernhard Langertoshiba ClassicNewport Beach CC, CANick PriceMississippi Golf ClassicBiloxi, MSTom Lehmanoutback steakhouse Pro-AmLutz, FLJohn Cookliberty Mutual legendsSavannah, GADavid Egerregions Charity ClassicShoal Creek, ALTom Lehmansenior PGA ChampionshipLouisville, KYTom WatsonPrincipal Charity ClassicW. Des Moines, IABob GilderGreater Hickory ClassicConover, NCMark Weibedick’s sporting Goods openEndicott, NYJohn HustonJuly 1 - 3July 8 - 10July 21 - 24July 28 - 31Aug. 5 - 7Aug. 18 - 21Aug. 26 - 28sept. 16 - 18Montreal ChampionshipJohn Cookfirst tee openMonterey, CAJeff Slumansenior open ChampionshipBernhard Langer (D)u.s. senior open ChampionshipInverness Golf Course, FLBernhard Langer (D)3M ChampionshipBlaine, MNDavid Frost (D)Constellation energyW. Harrison, NYMark O’Meara (D)Boeing ClassicSnoqualmie, WABernhard Langer (D)songdo City ChampionshipSongdo City, KORRuss Cochran (D)sept. 30 - oct. 2 sAs ChampionshipCary, NCRuss Cochran (D)oct. 7 - 8oct. 14 - 16Nov. 3 - 6Nov. 14 - 20Administaff small Business ClassicWoodlands, TXFred Couples (D)At&t ChampionshipSan Antonio, TXRod Spittle (D)Charles schwab CupSan Francisco, CAJohn Cook (D)Champions tour Q-schoolScottsdale, AZKeith Clearwater (D)_____________________________________________________________ www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011 - 39

2011 nationwide Tour Schedule 2011 lPGa Tour Schedulefeb. 24 - 27 Panama ClAro ChampionshipPanama City, PanamaMarch 3 - 6 Pacific rubiales Bogota openBogata, ColumbiaMarch 24 - 27 Chitimacha louisiana openBroussard, LAApril 14 - 17 fresh express ClassicHayward, CAApril 28 - May 1 south Georgia ClassicValdosta, GAMay 5 - 8 stadion Classic at uGAAthens, GAMay 19 - 22 BMW Charity Pro-AmVarious in NC & SCJune 2 - 5 Melwood Prince George'sCounty openCollege Park, MDJune 9 - 12 the rex Hospital openRaleigh, NCJune 16 - 19 Preferred Health systemsWichita openWichita, KSJune 23 - 26 Mexico openLeon, MXJuly 14 - 17 Chiquita ClassicMaineville, OHJuly 21 - 24 Nationwide Children’s HospitalinvitationalColumbus, OHJuly 28 - 31 utah ChampionshipSandy, UTAug. 4 - 7 Cox ClassicOmaha, NEAug. 11 - 14 Price Cutter Charity ChampionshipSpringfield, MOAug. 18 - 21 Midwest ClassicOverland, KSAug. 25 - 28 Knoxville News sentinel openKnoxville, TNsept. 1 - 4 Mylan ClassicCanonsburg, PAsept. 15 - 18 Albertson’s Boise openBoise, IDsept. 22 - 25 soboba Golf ClassicSan Jacinto, CAoct. 6 - 9 Chattanooga ClassicChattanooga, TNoct. 13 - 16 Miccosukee ChampionshipMiami, FLoct. 20 - 23 Winndixie Jacksonville openPonte Vedra, FLoct. 27 - 30 Nationwidetour Championshipat daniel island, sCfeb. 17 - 20 Honda lPGA thailandChonburi, Thailandfeb. 24 - 27 HsBC Women’s ChampionsSingaporeMarch 18 - 20 rr donnelley lPGA founders CupPhoenix, AZMarch 24 - 27 Kia ClassicCity of Industry, CAMarch 31-April 3 Kraft Nabisco ChampionshipRancho Mirage, CAApril 21 - 24 tres Marias ChampionshipMichoacan, MexicoApril 28 - May 1 Avnet lPGA ClassicMobile, ALMay 19 - 22 sybase Match Play ChampionshipGladstone, NJMay 28 - 29 HsBC Brazil CupRio de Janeiro, BrazilJune 3-5 shoprite lPGA ClassicGalloway, NJJune 9 - 12 lPGA state farm ClassicSpringfield, ILJune 23 - 26 Wegmans lPGA ChampionshipPittsford, NYJuly 7 - 10 u.s. Women’s openColorado Springs, COJuly 21 - 24 evian MastersEvian-les-Bains, FranceJuly 28 - 31 ricoh Women’s British openCarnoustie, Angus, ScotlandAug. 4 - 7 imperial springs lPGA GuangzhouGuangdong, ChinaAug. 19 - 21 safeway ClassicNorth Plains, ORAug. 25 - 28 CN Canadian Women’s open MirabelQuebec, Canadasept. 9 - 11 Walmart NW Arkansas ChampionshipRogers, ARsept. 15 - 18 Navistar lPGA ClassicPrattville, ALsept. 23 - 25 the solheim Cup Co.Meath, Irelandoct. 6 - 9 lPGA Hana Bank ChampionshipIncheon, South Koreaoct. 14 - 16 sime darby lPGA MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysiaoct. 20 - 23 lPGA taiwan ChampionshipTaiwanNov. 4 - 6 Mizuno ClassicJapanNov. 10 - 13 lorena ochoa invitationalGuadalajara, MexicoNov. 17 - 20 titleholdersOrlando, FLdec. 9 Wendy’s 3-tour ChallengeHenderson, NV40 - www.CarolinaGolfJournal.Com - Summer 2011_____________________________________________________________

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