Changing of the guard - Arizona Golf Association

ARIZONANEWS ARIZONA SCOREBOARDSponsored by2013 Senior Cup Series ChampionshipPinnacle Peak Country ClubSeptember 9, 2013Congratulations to the 2013 Senior Cup SeriesChampions, Kim Snyder and Richard Carroll!Net StablefordCarroll/Snyder.............................................. 46Whittemore/McCullough............................ 45Zunker/Benoit.............................................. 45Figueroa/Zimmerman................................. 45Kulvinskas/Shirley....................................... 44Basinger/Johnson........................................ 44Savilo/Kiszonas............................................ 44Wisda/Sauerbrun......................................... 44Agredano/Trapnell....................................... 43Durrant/Ensign............................................ 43Palmer/Clark................................................ 43Connor/Morris............................................. 42Hammond/Gray........................................... 42Mann/Ross................................................... 42Meins/Thomas............................................. 42Niles/Gayok.................................................. 42Ferris/McNeive............................................. 41Lombardi/Unruh.......................................... 41Sylvia/Warder.............................................. 41Windgassen/Lewis...................................... 41Bauer/Winchester........................................ 40Ludick........................................................... 40Pearson/Wilson............................................ 39Fernandez/Jackson...................................... 38Pospisil/McKown......................................... 38Sheppard/Hollander.................................... 38Shreve/Coppock........................................... 38Smyser/Zachrich.......................................... 38Kenyon/Andress........................................... 37Legate/Marquez........................................... 37Nix/Heintz.................................................... 37Beaton/Colbert............................................ 36Long/Gabaldon............................................ 36Bunting/Brechtel......................................... 33Michaud/Smith........................................... 31JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATIONOF ARIZONA 2013Chandler City Junior ChampionshiOcotillo Golf Resort - BLUE/WHITESeptember 14-15, 2013Yardage USGA RatingBoys Championship 6610 71.3Ben Harden............................... 72 65 137Humza Hameed........................ 67 76 143Logan Gardner.......................... 72 73 145Eric Barna.................................. 72 73 145Chris Senna............................... 72 74 146Michael Christifulli.................... 76 71 147Timothy Heslin.......................... 76 71 147Joey Horowitz........................... 74 73 147Ali Hameed............................... 78 71 149Benjamin Weinstein.................. 78 72 150Chip Getz................................... 76 75 151Sam Mckay................................ 76 75 151Blake Gerber.............................. 75 76 151Mitchell Russell......................... 78 74 152Michael Prue............................. 74 78 152Kipp Johnson............................ 78 77 155Race Carter................................ 74 81 155Johnathon................................. 74 82 156Kyle Carver................................ 81 76 157Davie Rocha.............................. 78 79 157Alex Fernandez......................... 77 80 157Bradley Pottle............................ 76 81 157Riley Schank.............................. 77 81 158Bobby Byars.............................. 78 80 158Noah Ault.................................. 78 80 158Brady Hatten............................. 77 81 158Benjamin Kazan........................ 77 82 159Conor Prindiville........................ 84 77 161Brandon Sink............................. 84 77 161Will Wehe.................................. 81 80 161Jake Wicks................................. 81 81 162Tommy Dougherty.................... 86 78 164Charles Larson........................... 86 80 166Levi Wittrock............................. 86 82 168Jack Reorda............................... 84 85 169Jack Lambie.............................. 90 87 177Andrew Jones........................... 96 87 1832013 JGAAAwards RecipientsPLAYER OF THE YEARGirls 10 & UnderAbbey SchutteBoys 10 & UnderDaniel ThompsonGirls 11-12Ashley MenneBoys 11-12Dominic WadeGirls 13-14Emily MaharBoys 13-14J.J. GrescoGirls 15-18Sarah EversmanBoys 15-18Ben HardenGirls ChampionshipAlisa SnyderBoys ChampionshipHayden WebbJuan Contreras........................... 90 96 186Alejandro Morales................... 100 WD WDYardage USGA RatingBoys 13-14 6045 69.2Trueman Park............................ 74 67 141R.J. David................................... 73 71 144Jorge Salazar............................. 70 74 144Andrew Proctor......................... 70 74 144SPECIAL PURCHASEPING G157PC IRON SETSPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSGirls 10-UnderSydney SeigelBoys 10-UnderNoah NuezGirls 11-12Alyssa LonerganBoys 11-12Alexander YuGirls 13-14Ellie PormanBoys 13-14Andrew ProctorGirls 15-18Megan OhlandBoys 15-18Jeff KelleyGirls ChampionshipKatie DunawayBoys ChampionshipAndrew MacMillanSTEEL (7pc set)$349 .99MOST IMPROVEDBoys- Race Carter2013-79.52012- 88.3Girls- Megan Ohland2013- 83.32012- 96.6HOLE IN ONEEllie Porman – Gilbert, AZJune 20, 2013 at DobsonRanch Golf CourseRound 2, Hole #12, 149yards using a 5-ironMesa City Junior ChampionshipEllie Porman – Gilbert, AZSeptember 14, 2013 atOcotillo Golf ClubRound 1, Hole #7, 126yards using a 7-ironChandler City JuniorChampionshipJack Whisler – Scottsdale, AZJuly 3, 2013 at CaveCreek Golf CourseRound 2, Hole #17, 176yards using a 7-woodAlejandro De Zavala.................. 74 71 145Aaron Ramos............................. 75 71 146Mason Andersen....................... 76 74 150Garrett DeFisser......................... 81 72 153Cody Goza................................. 79 75 154Jack Wilson................................ 80 75 155Jack Sanford.............................. 83 74 157Nicholas San Miguel................. 80 77 157Trevor Hecht.............................. 77 81 158Jack Whisler.............................. 85 78 163Max Engel................................. 79 85 164Tony Hendricks.......................... 81 84 165Justin Hill.................................. 77 89 166Ryan DuMars............................. 87 91 178Tyler Reitano........................... 105 93 198John Menne.............................. 78 WD WDYardage USGA RatingGirls 13-18 ALL 5460 73.8Emily Mahar.............................. 67 71 138Jordyn Deardorff....................... 75 75 150Ellie Porman.............................. 75 82 157Christina Ressa.......................... 81 84 165Sara Padilla................................ 84 84 168Ashley Lonergan....................... 88 83 171Tara Greig.................................. 88 88 176Isabella Larson.......................... 94 82 176Sarah Hameed.......................... 90 93 183Kayla Forlin............................... 98 WD WDPHOENIX CITY JUNIORCHAMPIONSHIPKursten Barrett – LakeHavasu City, AZJune 5, 2013 at EncantoGolf CourseRound 1, Hole #11, 142yards using a 5-hybridAntigua Milt Coggins JuniorStroke Play ChampionshipNoah Nuez – Laveen, AZNovember 10, 2013 atAugusta Ranch Golf ClubRound 2, Hole #2, 135yards using a HybridJGAA Fall ClassicNathaniel Anderson –Paradise Valley, AZNovember 10, 2013 atAugusta Ranch Golf ClubRound 2, Hole #14, 190yards using a 5 ironJGAA Fall ClassicVOLUNTEER OF THE YEARTim HulscherFor complete Arizona Golf Association results and event schedules, visit www.azgolf.orgThere are’Rooles‘ andthen thereare RulesSo many — from Tour babiescrying over unfair penalties tothe average Joe saying, “I justplay golf” — don’t understandthat the game of golf is simple andstraightforward, where the rulesactually help the player on the course.I’ll bet not one in 20 self-professed“golfers” have read a rules book. Fortheir benefit and all of you who reallylove golf, let me explain Six Easy Pieces(with apologies to Richard Feynman).First, taking a quote from RichardTufts, who wrote a book on thephilosophy of golf, as an explanationto the “why” of the rules: “Play the ballas it lies; play the course as you findit.” Do this and nothing else matters.What happens when you can’tdo this? That’s where the rulescome in, giving the player in manycases several options for continuingon, fairly, so his opponents arenot at a disadvantage either.I’ll call my simplificationsrooles, because they are not quiteright, but you’ll get the gist.Roole 1: If any part of a ball is“in” something, all of the ball isconsidered “in.” A ball that touchesa hazard is in the hazard. A ball thattouches the course is inbounds. A ballthat touches an obstruction, groundunder repair, the putting green …I think you get the picture. To be“out,” all of the ball must be out.Roole 2: One stroke penalties areprocedural goofs or options within aparticular rule — relief from a waterhazard, accidentally moving a ballin play, relief for an unplayable lie.Roole 3: Two stroke penalties(stroke play) or loss of hole (matchplay) are violations of the rule itself— grounding a club in a hazard,failing to replace a ball that has beenaccidentally moved, improving thelie of the ball, and changing ballsduring play of a hole without reason.Roole 4: Free relief is one clublength from the nearest point of relief,and complete relief, including stanceand swing, must be taken. Penaltyrelief is two club lengths from thecontrol point (position of the ballwith an unplayable, last point theball crossed a water hazard margin),RULES &HANDICAPPINGGolden opportunity tolearn the ‘Rules of Golf’Learning the rules of golf is (select one):1) interesting; 2) boring; 3) challenging;4) makes my head hurt; 5) good for my game;6) impossible; 7) not worth my time.If you answered any or all of the above,except for No. 7, think about joining the AGAfor a rules seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 4to 5:30 p.m. at the AGA’s offices in Scottsdale,7600 E. Redfield Road, Suite 130.If you chose No. 7, I have a small wager thatyou’ve never played “real golf,” but rather “cartball.” Some years ago, USGA icon Sandy Tatumcoined the phrase to differentiate betweengolfers and pretenders.In general, pretenders don’t have handicaps(and wouldn’t know why you would want one),play with the same small groups while havinglittle interaction with others on the course, playthe same four or five courses exclusively, andlike to have a beer during or afterward.Golfers, on the other hand, may or may nothave handicaps (but they know why), play withthe same small groups having little interactionwith others on the course, play the same four orfive courses almost exclusively, and like to havea beer afterward. Oh, and one more thing: theyknow and love the game.There is a wide gulf between knowinghow to hit a golf ball and playing the gameBy Ed Gowanplus other options when those don’tquite get it done for the player.Roole 5: In stroke play, thescorecard governs all, therefore itmust be correct when returned atthe end of play. In match play, eachplayer has the right to enforce therules but can ignore violations ifhe chooses, as long as there is noagreement with his opponent to do so.Roole 6: Play fast and you’ll makefriends with everyone. Shed the shellif you’re a turtle. The fresh air will doyou a lot of good. Remember the USGAcampaign slogan, “While We’re Young!”And, if you’re tempted now to takea gander at the rules, but don’t wantto jump into deep water quite yet, juststart by reading the definitions at thebeginning of the book. Enlightenmentis only 30 minutes away. nof golf. Some tour professionals qualify onlyas pretenders, albeit with extraordinary skilllevels. Playing the game brings so much moreto the experience that it’s proper to say: If youknow the game, I don’t have to explain it. But, ifyou don’t, there’s no way I can explain it.The essence to knowing the game,enhancing your golf experience and openingthe incredibly rich treasure house that golfcan be, is enhanced simply by becomingconversant with the rules. It’s not hard; thereare only 34 rules. The language of the rulesas outlined in the definitions alone will openone’s eyes to the game’s rich history andconfounding logic of opposites.In our December seminar, we’ll explore therules’ origins, quirky appendages, historical andhysterical applications … all over your favoritebeverage.A few examples: Beginning rulespublications from as early as 1744 havequestions that still haven’t been addressedafter 270 years because no one has discoveredan answer; history that changed decisions, suchas Tom Weiskopf walking through a bunker atthe Inverrary Classic then raking his footprintson his line of play; lies and more lies – thepenchant for tournament players to reformatfacts to suit outcomes; great calamities andother rulings; and Nicklaus to Mickelson andpoints in between.Join us for fun and profit, as prizes will beawarded, too. n38 | AZ GOLF Insider | ANNUAL 2013 www.azgolf.orgwww.azgolf.org ANNUAL 2013 | AZ GOLF Insider | 39