NEWS A PUBLICATION OF THE ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION 2004 ISSUE 1. Board of Directors

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

2 AWGA STAFF, GETTING TO KNOW THEM Executive Director, Mary Long, and the Board of Directors have worked hard over the past several years to help our staff develop into a team of experts who can address any question you may have about your AWGA membership, the Rules of Golf, Course Rating, tournament administration and tournament opportunities, Handicapping, and any other information you may need pertaining to golf. If they don t have a ready answer, they will know where to go to get one for you. They work hand in hand with our Board of Directors, the governing body of the AWGA. Because it helps to put a name with a face, we d like to re-introduce you to our staff. Hopefully, you will all feel very comfortable calling and asking for any assistance you may need. Of course, you always have the option of contacting a Board member directly at the phone numbers provided in the club directory. In addition to our full time staff, we MaryLong, Executive Director Annette Wurgler, Golf Coordinator are fortunate to have the assistance of Interns in completing our work. Kyle Mack, USGA PJ Boatwright, Jr. Intern Mary s focus is to provide the tools and information her staff needs to be effective, to provide advice and counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Committee Chairs in carrying out their responsibilities, and to insure that the goals and objectives of the association remain focused on fulfilling its mission. Call Annette if you need assistance with your course rating, your Handicap, the handicap software (AZHN), assistance with tournament administration or the new TMS software. Annette can also assist you with your challenging Rules questions. Molly Cooper, Administrative Assistant Kathryn Zatzke, Operations Coordinator Kyle completes his Internship with the AWGA at the end of January, He has assured us that he will make himself available on a volunteer basis after his internship is concluded. Kyle will continue his studies at ASU in the Professional Golf Management program. The USGA has granted funds for the AWGA to hire another intern for Johanna Holloway, Communications Intern Call Kathryn if you have a question on your club billing, need information on your multiple membership rebate or would like to host an educational seminar at your club. Molly s is the first voice you hear when calling the AWGA. She will answer your question or direct you to the proper person. Talk to Molly about your club officer mail and addresses, mailings to AWGA clubs, tournament entries, and stroke allocation reports. Molly is also well versed in the Rules of Golf. Jo, a student majoring in communications at Grand Canyon University, began her internship in January of 2004, and works primarily on our newsletter, newsblast and special projects.

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

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

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

6 Short Course Tournament Sunday, March 28, 2004 OPENING DATE: February 2, 2004 CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2004 No entries will be accepted with a postmark date prior to the opening date. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM PLAYER NAME TELEPHONE AWGA# ADDRESS CITY ST/ZIP CLUB REPRESENTED I am age I am a past board member Year(s) 2002 Or 2003 Overall Gross or Net Winner? I have read and agree to abide by the Conditions for AWGA Competitions as published in the current AWGA Directory and at SIGNATURE PLAYER Enclosed is my check or money order for $70 per player payable to the AWGA. Mail entry and fee to: Arizona Women s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite #210, Phoenix, AZ One entry per envelope please. All entries will be acknowledged in writing, via if provided. Additional information regarding registration and conditions of competition will be provided at that time. Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship April 26-27, 2004 OPENING DATE: March 1, 2004 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2004 No entries will be accepted with a postmark date prior to the opening date. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM PLAYER #1 NAME TELEPHONE AWGA# ADDRESS CITY ST/ZIP CLUB REPRESENTED ADDRESS: PLAYER #2 NAME TELEPHONE AWGA# ADDRESS CITY ST/ZIP CLUB REPRESENTED ADDRESS: We have read and agree to abide by the Updated 2003 Conditions for AWGA Competitions as published in the current AWGA Directory and at SIGNATURE PLAYER #1 SIGNATURE PLAYER #2 I am age Past board member Years? I am age Past board member Years? 2021 Or 2003 Gross Overall Winner? Enclosed is my check or money order for $125 per player payable to the AWGA. Mail entry and fee to: Arizona Women s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite #210, Phoenix, AZ One team entry per envelope. All entries will be acknowledged in writing, via if provided. Additional information regarding registration and conditions of competition will be provided at that time. ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION 141 EAST PALM LANE, SUITE 210 PHOENIX, ARIZONA PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE P AID PERMIT #744 PHOENIX, AZ