SOUTHPAW NEWSLETTER THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS NEW NATIONAL LEFT-HANDED ASSOCIATION

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1 SOUTHPAW NEWSLETTER April THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS NALG/USA BOARD Jon Flowers (OK) Chairman Joe Brogdon (GA) Frank Hunter (NC) Don Lightburn (NM) Terry Martin (NC) Wally Mattson (CA) WALG Board Jim Pfrogner (FL) Paul Sprunk (OH) Bob Wolf (MI) Jim Bradley (NC) Secretary/Treasurer Dick Martin (TX) US LEFTY CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR WILMINGTON, NC The National Association of Left Handed Golfers (NALG) announced at the World Left Handed Championship, held in late September at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, that the 2011 National Left Handed Championship will be held at Magnolia Greens in Leland, NC on May 8-12, Leland is across the river from Wilmington, North Carolina and just one hour north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The tournament, consisting of 4 rounds, is open to all lefthanders, male and female, regardless of handicap. There will be 4 Divisions: Championship, Open, Senior, and Masters (Super Senior). A separate Ladies Division will be added if 6 or more lefty ladies sign up; otherwise they will be flighted with the men. All Divisions except the Championship and Ladies will be flighted after two rounds, based on scores. You don t have to be a great golfer to participate and win in this tournament. The field for the tournament will be limited to 120 golfers. Currently, about 30 golfers have signed up, so there is plenty of room. Details may be found on the NALG website: We re looking forward to seeing you in May! For more information contact Jim Bradley at (910) , (910) or jymjoy@bellsouth.net. NEW NATIONAL LEFT-HANDED ASSOCIATION A new National Association of Left-Handed Golfers has been formed in Sri Lanka, to be known as NALG-SL. Currently, the association has a total of 65 left-handed golfers in Sri Lanka. Hopefully the official number will increase once they have their first National tournament, scheduled for the Royal Colombo Golf Club on 30 April For further details, please contact the NALG-SL secretary, Mr. Firaz Hameed, at firazh@jezimagroup.com or the NALG-USA secretary, Mr. Jim Bradley, at jymjoy@bellsouth.net. Holes-In-One Bob Hartman of the Cincinnati Left-Handers had his 9th Hole-in-One at the Hamilton Elks Golf Course in Hamilton, Ohio. We want to know about your hole-in-one! Send the details to Margaret Hunter at Margaret@WOWPersonalVacations.com Steve Jacobus (CA) Phone Fax Website jymjoy@bellsouth.net

2 2011 JAMES CUP CHALLENGE The 12th Battle in the Desert was played February at The Golf Club at Terra Lago in Indio, California. A total of 17 Matches were played over the three days on Terra Lago s North and South Courses. The Teams (North and South) were made up geographically with players from the U.S. and Canada. Several of the players will represent the U.S. and International Teams in the 2012 James Cup International scheduled for St Andrews, Scotland. The blustery weather conditions on Day Two gave these players a preview of what they may face in Scotland. The Day One Matches went to the South by a score of 8 to 7. Day Two the North took the lead picking up 8½ points to the South s 6½. Going into the final day with the North holding a lead of 15½ to 14½ they needed 10½ of the 21 points available to close out the South. The South had other ideas by picking up 12½ of the points for a narrow 27 to 24 victory. Had the North picked up 1½ points more the Matches would have ended all square forcing a playoff. Congratulations go to both teams and the Captains: South ~ Doug Wallace and Ron Griffin / North ~ Dennis Bruneau and Don Bold. Win or lose the purpose of the James Cup Events is to promote and support the spirit of lefty golf: keen competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Submitted by, James Cup Committee NALG Looking For a Good Secretary-Treasurer At the 2010 annual Board meeting of the NALG, held at Walt Disney World Resort in conjunction with the combined US National Championship and the World Left-Handed Championship, Jim Bradley, the current Secretary- Treasurer of the NALG, announced he would be retiring from his position as of the first of June, Jim took over the position a little over two years ago when Wally Jones suddenly retired and no volunteers were waiting in the wings. He has been serving as Secretary-Treasurer for both the NALG and the Carolina Division of the NALG. The Board is actively seeking nominations to replace Jim. If you are interested in the position or know of someone that might be interested and would do a good job, drop a line, send an , or call one of the Board members. This is a great opportunity to get involved at the grass roots level of the organization. Obituaries Fred A. Oehler, a 54-Year resident of Concord, CA, passed away unexpectedly on June 11th, He left behind his loving family, wife, Maivis; 2 daughters, Robin and Carol (Bill); and 2 grandchildren, Lindsay & Will. Fred was born and raised in San Francisco. He served in the Merchant Marine (WWII) and in the Navy as an Officer (Korean War). He retired from UCSF, Langley Porter, in He had a passion for golf, baseball, boating, and traveling. He was active with the Northern California Left-Handed Golfer s Association for over 35 years. (Published on June 20, 2010, Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) In memory of Fred playing his last event with the Nor-Cal Lefties at the Match Play event in May 2010, the Association has named the tournament going forward as the Oehler Cup. 2

3 18 th Annual Dave McCall Southwest Shootout INVITATIONAL Lefty-Partner Format Albuquerque, NM / May 25, 26 & Entry Form Return this completed form with check (please print or type) to: Donald Lightburn, 40 Woodlands Drive, Tijeras, NM 87059, to contact ( ) Field limited to first 72 teams LEFTY ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP PHONE ( ) SHIRT SIZE ( ) GHIN NUMBER USGA HCP. INDEX PARTNER ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP PHONE ( ) SHIRT SIZE ( ) GHIN NUMBER USGA HCP. INDEX ENTRY FEE ($520 PER TEAM) TOTAL ENTRY FEE $ ADDTL BANQUET TICKET (@$20 per person) # REQD ( ) TOTAL $ TOTAL PAYMENT $ (Return upper portion and retain lower for your information) If you don t have a partner and want us to get you one, just give me a call ( ) or (dlightb@q.com) or state so on entry. PAY OFF WILL BE 25 % OF THE FIELD with a special prize for FIRST LOW GROSS/LOW NET TEAMS. The format is Scramble, Modified Scotch and Best Ball. All players must have USGA GHIN Handicap Index or equivalent. Banquet will be held after end of play at a UNM Championship Course facility. Awards and prizes will be given at that time. 3

4 All three days of play will take place at the UNM Championship Golf Course. There will be a maximum of TEN (10) strokes taken per team per hole. If your team score reaches a total of ten strokes before holing out you may pick up and go to the next hole. A maximum combined team handicap will be TWENTY SIX (26) total based on USGA recommended team handicap development for the format of the day. We are planning on tee times every day. If our team total exceeds 36 we will probably do a shotgun start. Shootout participants can purchase practice round at a special rate of $40/per person with cart. Identify yourself as part of the Shootout when checking in at the Pro Shop. Skins and Day money by divisions YOU MUST ENTER FOR ALL THREE DAYS. Entry fee includes 3 rounds of golf, carts, range balls, prizes, shirt, banquet and daily hospitality room. Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception on May 24 th, starting at 5:00pm in the PLAZA INN hospitality room. The host hotel, PLAZA INN, is located at 900 Medical Arts NE, between Lomas and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd east of I-25. Rate for participants is $49 per night single/double with a continental breakfast. Make your reservations as soon as you receive your entry form by calling or FAX HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ALBUQUERQUE SPONSORS MR. CARPET PLAZA INN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL Lefty Name Birthdate Street Address City State Province Zip / Postal Code Phone ( ) Hcp. Address Dues: $25.00 Send to: NALG ~ PO Box 640, Leland, NC

5 Carolina Division National Association of Left-Handed Golfers Gentlemen: 48th NATIONAL LEFTY-RIGHTY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT This year marks the 48th National Lefty-Righty Golf Tournament to be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 through Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Cedar Rock Country Club in Lenoir, NC. Practice round and cart are included in the package. Practice round will be available on Tuesday, September 6 and tee time can be made by calling the Cedar Rock Pro-Shop at (828) Field will be limited to the first 60 teams entering. Deadline for entry is August 22, If we do not have 40 teams on this date, the tournament will be cancelled and money refunded. There will be teams per flight. All teams will qualify from the blue - white combination tees and the Championship Flight only will move to a blue-gold combination tees the last two days. Seventy and older players may play green tees if they choose. The prizes will be distributed as follows as your rounds end on Saturday. Flights and gift certificates will be adjusted according to number of entries, if needed. Flight winner trophies plus $430 gift certificate 2nd place trophies plus $230 gift certificate 3rd place $130 gift certificate 4th place $90 gift certificate 5th place $70 gift certificate Entry fee is $715 per team. If cancellation is received after , $ will be deducted from refund. Range balls are included in package. The first 60 teams to send in their form and payment will be accepted. Payment must be included no exceptions. We may impose a sand-bagging rule this year. If we do you will be notified on rule sheets included in welcome bag. $95.00 fee for guest is for (3) nights and lunch each day. An application and schedule are attached for your convenience, along with motel information. All four motels listed are giving us a discount. Please identify yourself as a participant in the National Lefty-Righty Golf Tournament to receive your discount. Quality Inn & Suites (Hickory) $67.99 (double) $79.99 (suite) Ask for NALG Group Rate (Lefty-Righty) Full breakfast buffet. Located on Hwy. 321 South, across river, second right street, apx. 16 miles from Lenoir. Days Inn (Lenoir) King or Double $57.75 Ask for NALG Golf Tournament rate Free continental breakfast Hope to see you in September. Jameson Inn (Lenoir) $63.00 per room Ask for AAA rate Deluxe continental breakfast. Comfort Inn (Lenoir) $69.99 (King or Double room) - $79.99 (Suite) Ask for NALG Golf Tournament rate Free Continental Breakfast Terry Martin, President Jim Bradley Christopher Popoli, PGA Golf Professional Carolina Division NALG Executive Secretary/Treasurer Cedar Rock Country Club James H. Bradley, Executive Secretary/Treasurer 1062 Winding Trail Drive, Leland, NC Residence

6 Practice round Tuesday with tee times, 8:00-5:00 SCHEDULE Registration Tuesday (10am - 3pm) Includes gifts and welcome bag Wednesday September 7th Registration 8:15 Shotgun start 11:30-2:00 Lunch: Barbecue Buffet, keg and soft drinks, etc. 1:30 Shotgun Start 6:30-8:00 Open Bar 6:30-8:30 Heavy Hors d oeuvres featuring carved items and hot foods Thursday September 8th 8:15 Ladies Golf followed by lunch at Cedar Rock (This year golf is at Cedar Rock Golf Course - 8:15 Shotgun start) (Information to be in welcome bag) 8:15 Shotgun start 11:30-2:00 Lunch: New York Deli-Day, keg and soft drinks, etc. 1:30 Shotgun start 6:30-8:00 Open Bar 6:30-8:30 Heavy Hors d oeuvres featuring seafood and rawbar 8:15-9:30 Flight races Calcutta Friday - September 9th 8:15 Shotgun start in flights 1/2 of field, low qualifiers 11:30-2:00 Lunch: Cookout Buffet, keg and soft drinks, etc. 1:30 Shotgun start in flights 1/2 of field, high qualifiers 6:30-8:00 Open bar 7:00 Dinner featuring mixed Grill of Chef Carved Beef Tenderloin and Broiled Shrimp Saturday - September 10th 8:15 Shotgun start in flights high qualifiers 11:30-2:00 Lunch: Fried Chicken, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Dirty Rice, Biscuits and Cookies 1:30 Shotgun start in flights low qualifiers The entry fee of $715 per team includes carts, green fees and all of the activities and meals on the schedule. Entries will be numbered as they are received. Wednesday tee time will be assigned on a first received, first choice basis. Thursday tee times will be opposite the AM or PM tee times you are assigned for Wednesday. Range balls are included in package. Cedar Rock Grill Room will open each day at 7:00am for breakfast on a cash basis. 6

7 Carolina Division National Association of Left-Handed Golfers Tournament Dates: September 7 - September 10, 2011 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM 48th National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament at Cedar Rock Country Club; Lenoir, NC. Pro-Shop (828) or Office (828) We hereby make a formal application for entry in the 2011 National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament and herewith submit the required information and fees to play. By signing this application, we agree to abide by all tournament rules and decisions by rules committee. Lefty Name USGA Index Age Street Telephone City State Zip Signature Guest Name USGA Index Righty Name USGA Index Age Street Telephone City State Zip Guest Name USGA Index Preferred Tee Time On Wednesday: 8:15 1:30 (Assigned on as received basis.) Entry Fee Per Team $715 Wife or Guest 3 Nights/Lunch $95/each Carolina Division Dues $15 NALG Dues $25 Ladies Golf & Lunch $60/each Total Enclosed $ Make Checks Payable To: Mail To: Carolina Division NALG National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament Terry Martin 820 Beverly Circle, NE Lenoir, NC James H. Bradley, Executive Secretary/Treasurer 1062 Winding Trail Drive, Leland, NC Residence

8 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE May 7, 2011 ~ Michigan s 18th Annual Lefty-Righty - Salem Hills GC, Northville, MI. Contact Bob Wolf at or michiganlefties@yahoo.com. May 8-12, 2011 ~ 76th National Lefty Championship hosted by the Carolina Division of the NALG - Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, Leland, NC near Wilmington, NC. Only the first 120 entries will be accepted. Contact Jim Bradley at or jymjoy@bellsouth.net. May 14-15, 2011 ~ The Oehler Cup Match Play, Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Lincoln, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at or jim_dalton@sbcglobal.net. May 25-27, 2011 ~ 18th Annual Dave McCall Southwest Shootout a lefty-partner three format tournament held ad UNM Championship Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM. Contact Don Lightburn at or dlightb@q.com. Please note change of date and contact information. June 11-12, 2011 ~ 2011 Indiana Lefties Golf Tournament Wildcat Creek Golf Course, Kokomo, IN. Contact: Jack Hammond (317) or jack.hammond@us.army.mil. June 14, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty -Guest Eagle Vines Golf Club, Napa, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at or jim_ dalton@sbcglobal.net. July 7, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty-Guest Coyote Creek Tournament Golf Course, Morgan Hill, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at or jim_dalton@sbcglobal.net. July 16-17, 2011 ~ 57th Annual Ohio Left-Handed State Tournament - Homestead GC, Tipp City, OH. Contact Dave Aldrich at or da2morgan@myway.com. July 16-17, 2011 ~ Oregon Lefties State Tournament Springhill Country Club, Albany, Oregon. Contact Jeff Erickson at jeffeduck@hotmail.com. August 10, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty- Guest Diablo Grande Legends Golf Course, Patterson, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at or jim_dalton@sbcglobal.net. August 20-21, 2011 ~ Michigan Lefties State Tournament Yarrow Golf Club, Augusta, Michigan. Contact: Bob Wolf at or michiganlefties@yahoo.com. Sept. 7-10, 2011 ~ 48th Annual National Lefty-Righty Tournament Cedar Rock Country Club, Lenoir, NC. Practice round on September 6. Contact Terry Martin at or popcorn1938@charter.net or Jim Bradley at or jymjoy@bellsouth.net. Sept. 6-8, 2011 ~ 54th Annual Lefty-Righty Team Championship, sponsored by NorCal and held at three courses in Nevada. Contact Jim Dalton at or jim_dalton@sbcglobal.net. June 18-22, 2012 ~ World Association of Left-Handed Golfers 21st World Championship will be held in Scotland in Details at or championship.php. ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTERS Request articles for next newsletter to be submitted to Jim Bradley at jymjoy@bellsouth.net or Margaret Hunter at Margaret@WOWPersonalVacations.com. SOUTHPAW NEWSLETTER National Association of Left-handed Golfers / USA P.O. Box 640 Leland, NC First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Permit 44 Lexington NC Return Service Requested