Upstate SC Chapter - American Singles Golf Association August 2008

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1 CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Upstate SC Chapter - American Singles Golf Association August 2008 Next Chapter Meeting August 4th, 2008 The next Chapter meeting is scheduled for August 4, We will meet at Logan s Roadhouse in the meeting room with social hour from 6:30-7:30 PM and meeting to follow. Logan s is located at 53 Beacon Drive off Pelham Road in Greenville. Please contact Gwen Davis (864) or John Ferrell (864) for additional details. Welcome New Members We are so excited that our chapter continues to grow. Since our last newsletter our Chapter has welcomed several new members. The new members are: Lila Goodwin and Nichola Natale. We are so glad you have joined our group! We look forward to seeing each of you often at golf and social events! New Member Focus Maria Han lives in Simpsonville, SC and works at Greenville Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse. Her handicap is 25+. Born in Seoul, Korea (South), Maria lived in NY for 22 years before moving to SC 9 years ago. She has 2 lovely daughters who live in New York City. In addition to playing golf, Maria loves to attend Broadway musicals and to travel. She states her desire to get to know all members in our ASGA chapter. Welcome Maria!!! Maria Han Woodfin Ridge Golf & BBQ Cookout August 9, 2009 Inman, South Carolina The Upstate Chapter will be playing golf on August 9 at Woodfin Ridge in Inman, SC. Tee times start at 12:30 at a discounted cost of $40, including range balls. This scenic course off Lake Bowen has mountain views and Jacob's Creek running through Holes 2, 3, and 4. Allen Sanford has offered to host a pool party (bring your bathing suit and towel) and dinner at his house after golf, which is about 5 miles from the course. This affair is BYOB (tea will be provided) and cash to Allen to cover dinner cost; menu will be a cookout or barbeque. Music will be provided but considering Allen's collection is rock and roll only, bring favorite CDs if you like. Please sign up with Fran Yukish savannahmom90@hotmail.com or Missy Cashman, indicating if you are playing golf, eating dinner, or both. Happy Golfing! Directions to Golf Course: From I85 take highway 9 through Boiling Springs 3.5 miles, right on Lake Bowen Dam Road, one mile to Woodfin Ridge From I26, exit 10 go South on Highway 292 about 1 mile, right on Highway 9 for.2 mile, left on Lake Bown Dam Road, on mile to Woodfin Ridge. Attend a Multi-Chapter Event. Meet more singles. Play more golf. Go to SinglesGolf.com/events National Website: ASGANational@aol.com Office Hours: 8:30-4:30, M-Th; 8:30-12:30 Fridays (Eastern) National Office: or GOLFMATE To join ASGA or renew your dues, contact the National Office at above number or go to Regular Meeting Date: First Monday of each month Next Meeting: August 4th, 2008 Meeting Location: Logan s Roadhouse at 6:30 pm Our Website: Our Hotline: TBD (See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left.

2 Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President John G. K. Ferrell ( ) Golf Committee Fran Yukish ( ) Missy Cashman ( ) Social Chairperson Beth Ball ( ) Communications/Newsletter Gwen Davis ( ) Membership Chairperson Allen Sanford ( ) Webmaster George Moureau Treasurer Kathy Masschelin ( ) Secretary Gina Murphy ( ) Chairman of the Board Darlene Lancaster ( ) T Pebble Creek Golf & Cookout Hosted By Beth Ball JULY 4 th, 2008 We had a great turn out for golf at Pebble Creek and a cookout following at Beth Ball's home for July 4 th! Ruth Chewning, John Ferrell, Maria Han, Gerald St. John, George Moureau, Gina Murphy, Sam Murphy, Allen Sanford, Saundra Swygert, Garry Wagner, and Darbee Walker joined Beth and her guest, Frank Bartucca, for our very own Chapter July 4 th celebration. The Rock At Jocassee July 13, 2008 If you missed the Chapter outing at the Rock at Jocassee you missed some great golf and beautiful scenery. Ruth Chewning, Gwen Davis, John Ferrell, Bill Flood, Deborah Fowler and her guest, David Gambrell, Maria Han, Barry McCarthy, George Moureau, Sam Murphy, Nicola Natale, Allen Sanford, Gerald St. John, and Fran Yukish participated in our July outing. Starting at 2:00 PM, we began play in a bit of fine drizzle, but by the second or third hole everyone was dry and enjoying an 18 hole, Captain's Choice format. Winners were: Gwen Davis, Bill Flood, George Moureau, and Fran Yukish. There were views of tee boxes atop mountain heights, waterfalls, babbling brooks, mist covering mountain tops, and plenty of sightings of our great looking members making incredible golf shots (some of JULY 4, 2008 BETH BALL'S HOME whom are seen below.) Following golf, most players gathered at Aunt Sue's for food (the restaurant boasted Outhouses and Lard Laden Home Made Chips.) Barry McCarthy and Maria Han Rock At Jocassee Aunt Sue s, Pickens, South Carolina JOHN FERRELL SAUNDRA SWYGERT

3 2008 UPSTATE GOLF CALENDER Details will follow in monthly newsletters but mark your calendars now for these dates! We expect to have great participation for each event and yours is important. Sept 13 - Verdae Greens Oct Links O Tryon Nov. 8 - Saluda Valley Dec Sommerset Sam Murphy, John Ferrell, Bill Flood, Gwen Davis, Maria Han Dinner at Aunt Sue s SOCIAL NEWS MUSIC AT THE HYATT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT: Meet up with other ASGA members at the fountain at 7pm. Good time to meet and find someone to play golf with on Saturday and make a tee time. Greenville Drive Baseball Games on June 20th, July 18th and August 7 pm with fireworks. Friday night games usually sell out, so you may like to make your reservation early. Choose one of two options for making your reservation: #1: Reserve an $8.00 ticket (green section) at the ticket office (864) After the 2nd inning, meet at the top of section 107 and see where everyone is located and then change seats so everyone can sit together if seats are available. #2: Give Beth Ball $8.00 for each ticket you want and she will call and reserve by June 6, July 2, August 1.You may picked up your ticket(s) at the will call window when you arrive at the game. Rhythm on the River -Peace Center Amphitheatre -Thursdays, 5:30 pm gates open, 7 p.m. show begins. Bring a chair or blanket. Food and drink available for purchase. On * dates- meet at 6:45pm at the outdoor bar to find each other and sit together. * dates-cost $10.00, (FYI: other dates cost $5.00; you may like to call someone to meet you there). July 31 The Men of Distinction August 7 The Swingin Medallions* August 14 The Fantastic Shakers August 21 Jim Quick & the Coastline Band August 28 Craig Woolard Band September 4 Billy Scott and the Prophets* Questions/Comments: Contact Beth Ball, Social Chair (864) or bethball01@charter.net ~Beth Ball, Social Chairperson Monthly Golf Tip From Our Very Own Golf Tipster, George Moureau Let's go to the beach! So often I notice fellow players anxiety levels rise meteorically as soon as a bunker rears its ugly head over the horizon, be they fairway or greenside bunkers. Let me just say that in some cases greenside bunkers can be your friend, and even fairway bunkers in rare circumstances. This is true mainly when there's a lot worse trouble around a fairway or green and that blessed bunker saves your ball from careening off to the no recovery zone, i.e. water, gulches, woods, cliffs with 1000 ft. drops, etc. That being said, we'd all rather be on the putting surface than in a bunker but sometimes we pull a Roy McAvoy, knowing we got that shot and go for it anyway. I will aim for a green but know that if it don't quite get there I have a bunker for a safety net. In the beach...okay, we're in a bunker and what I consistently see from fellow golfers is a squared clubface and a normal swing. If he or she is lucky they will pick September 4 Billy Scott and the Prophets*

4 the ball clean and get it up and out somewhere that's not in the bunker, but not always on the green either. Picking out of a bunker is a valid shot but not under normal circumstances. It's a specialty shot for really hard or wet sand where there is no chance of digging through the sand. Most of the time however the club will catch the edge in the sand, dig in and pretty much stop any forward progress of the club through the sand, said ball remaining in said hazard. If you look at your sandwedge you should notice that the sole of the club is (should be) larger than the sole on any of you other clubs. This is an intended design to give the clubhead more bounce, helping deflect the clubhead from the surface being struck. It is very handy for sand shots. The moment we've all be waiting for (shut up and get to the point will ya!) The way I've been taught to get out of bunkers is simply open the clubface so that the club "lies" flatter (being mindful of course that the club can't touch the sand any time other than when hitting the shot), this brings the sole into play. Play the ball forward in you stance, off the left foot, and open both your stance and clubface. The trick here is once you're in position, open face and open stance, you still have to check that the clubhead is pointed in the right direction. This takes and bit of practice. Take a normal backswing. On the downswing my swing thought is to swing down and through about an inch or two beneath the ball, taking sand, but never actually contacting the ball with the clubhead. My goal is to hit a wad of sand that just happens to take the ball with it. How far the ball with travel once dug out is a matter of tempo and practice but the key is not the hit the ball first, hit sand first and let the sole bounce through and take the whole package towards your target. This tip holds true for greenside bunkers. Fairway bunkers are a more normal swing. The best suggestion for fairway bunkers is unless the ball is sitting pretty and clean, don't go for the green. Take your lumps, get the ball out to a position that gives you the best possibility to hit the green that'll get it close enough to save par. Rules and More Rules Larry was participating in a singles match play. He was sharing the golf cart with his competitor and he was driving. They both hit their drives into the rough. In their search, the cart moved the ball of both players. In addition to the requirement to replace the ball in the original position before movement, what is the correct ruling? A. There is no penalty regardless of who was driving because the ball was moved during search. B. Both Larry and his opponent receive a one stroke for moving the ball. C.Larry was driving the cart, he losses the hole. D.Larry was driving the cart. He is awarded a one stroke penalty. The rider in the cart gets no penalty. And the answer is: D. Larry was driving the cart. He is awarded a one stroke penalty. The rider in the cart gets no penalty. The cart is considered the equipment of the driver of the cart, if the cart is being driven. In this case, Larry was driving the cart, it was his equipment that moved both his ball and his opponent's. Rule 18 pertains to Ball at rest moved. If a golfer, his caddie, or his equipment moves his ball at rest except as permitted under certain conditions (i.e. on the green) a penalty of one stroke is awarded and the ball must be replaced to its position before movement. This is the rule that applies to Larry If an opponent, or opponent s caddie or opponent s equipment moves your ball while he is searching for it, and your ball is moved during the search, neither you nor your opponent is penalized for the movement of your ball, but the ball must be replaced to its position before movement. This is why Larry s opponent was not penalized and why Larry was not penalized for moving his opponent's ball. Note: Had Larry moved his opponent s ball other than during a search for the ball, Larry would have been awarded a one stroke penalty for moving an opponent s ball. In this case, the opponent s ball was moved during a search for the ball and no penalty is awarded. Next time, don t be so quick to drive the golf cart. ABOUT OUR MEMBERS Happy Birthday to these members: Gwen Davis - 09/12 Bill Flood - 09/07 Francine Gaboriault - 08/10 Cornelia (Connie) Glover - 08/19 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Francine Gaboriault - 08/31/2008 Welcome newest members: Ruth Chewning - Joined 06/17/2008 Lila Goodwin - Joined 07/02/2008 Nichola Natale - Joined 07/11/2008 Saundra Swygert - Joined 06/04/2008 These members recently renewed: Beth Ball Gina Murphy Catherine Nall Do you want to update your personal information on our chapter s roster? You can now do this yourself. Simply click on the MY ACCOUNT link at the national website (SinglesGolf.com). You can update your address, phone, add your cell phone, change handicap, etc. Doing it yourself takes the burden off of your chapter leaders so they can spend more time on the golf course and less time on the computer! These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Gerald St John - 06/30/2008 Our chapter currently has 35 members.

5 SANTEE 2008!!!!!! 7 th Annual Santee Outing Greenville/Spartanburg Upstate Chapter August 29, August 30 th & 31st Friday, Saturday and Sunday Labor day Weekend outing! The hotel accommodations will be at the Quality Inn & Suites in Santee, S.C. This web page has the hotel, golf courses, and directions. We will have openings for 160 golfers. There will be 80 spaces for golfers on Friday at Santee Cooper Country Club with a tee time at 1:00. Depending on attendance for the outing will decide if we play one or two courses on Saturday and Sunday. If we have to have two courses we will alternate courses for Saturday and Sunday. If we have 80 or less we will all play one course. For those riding together the registration form needs to be noted to put you on the same course for Saturday and Sunday. We will try our best to pair those wanting to play with someone if requested. We would like for the pairings not be changed after they have been established. We will be alternating the golf courses and have a shotgun start so everyone can finish in a timely manner to have more time to relax and socialize! Included in packages: Prize money, full buffet breakfast and Saturday night cook out dinner with a DJ and dancing! You can purchase mulligans and 50/50 cash raffle tickets at registration Friday night and on Saturday before prizes distributed. Double Occupancy 2 nights/2 rounds double occupancy (golf Saturday and Sunday) $ nights/3 rounds double occupancy (golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday) $ nights/3 rounds double occupancy (golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday) $ rd Night stay for Thursday night arriving August 28 th. Single Occupancy 2 nights/2 rounds single occupancy (golf Saturday and Sunday) $ nights/3 rounds single occupancy (golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday) $ nights/3 rounds single occupancy (golf Friday, Saturday and Sunday) $ rd Night stay for Thursday night arriving August 28 th. Tentative Schedule of group meetings: Friday night registration will be in the banquet room at 7:00 PM We will socialize and publish the golf pairings for Saturday and Sunday. Dancing at local club LT s for a small cover charge. Saturday PM pool side or banquet room for cook-out and prize distribution. DJ provided by the Upstate/Dancing in the hotel conference room Sunday prizes distributed at the courses. Schedule of golf: Friday, August 29, p.m. golf at Santee Cooper CC -80 openings (For the 2 nights 3 round package) Saturday, Aug players will play at 9:56 AM, Santee National GC 80 players will play at 10:07 AM, Lake Marion GC Sunday, Aug players will play at 8:28 AM, Santee National GC (if you played Lake Marion on Saturday) 80 players will play at 8:30 AM, Lake Marion GC (if you played Santee National on Saturday)

6 Santee Outing Greenville/Spartanburg Upstate Chapter Chapter: Name: Address: Handicap: Roommate: Address: Phone Number :_( ) Smoking Non-Smoking Room Double Occupancy Friday & Saturday night stay (Optional 3 rd night stay) 2 nights/2 rounds, double occupancy $ nights/3 rounds, double occupancy $ nights/3 rounds, double occupancy $ Single Occupancy Friday & Saturday night stay (Optional 3 rd night stay) 2 nights/2 rounds, Single occupancy $ nights/3 rounds, Single occupancy $ nights/3 rounds, Single occupancy $ Request to be paired with: Day(s) to be paired: Friday Saturday Sunday Need to be on same course with: (If you are riding with someone please make sure you fill this in. This is separate from being paired with) Cancellation policy is 5 days prior to event (Aug. 22) Refunds are based on slot being filled. Please submit your payment in full. Final deadline for registration will be August 1st. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UPSTATE S.C. ASGA Mailing Address: Darlene Lancaster 149 Huntley Drive Boiling Springs, S.C Phone: (h) (work) ext dlancaster@sepapergroup.com (if you have any questions or requests).

7 CELEBRATING 15YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2008 We ve been around as an organization for about sixteen years now. Many people have come and gone. Over 25,000 have joined in one of our 70 chapters nationwide over the years. Many members are now hitting their 10th year of membership, and even some beyond that. Single-hood doesn t seem to be that bad of a deal and fits many of our members to the tee. And during these years, we ve been able to draw some conclusions. First, getting new members is a good thing. Second, losing members is a good thing. Yes, when members hook-up with other members, we judge ourselves as being successful, because the organization made a relationship happen, even though it s congratulations and farewell time for them. Our success in this regards provides additional validation, especially to newcomers. It says that we offer a great option to improve one s life: meet members of the opposite sex, enjoy more friends of both sexes, and play more golf. Okay, we re validated. Now what? To keep this organization, and especially your local chapter on the right (and fast) track, it s important to constantly promote getting new members. New members today are your Board members next year and year s beyond. New members could be the reason you go to your next meeting. Will he or she be there? New members bring in their circle of friends. If you attend a meeting and no mention of bringing-in new members is made, then it s time for a talk with your Membership Committee, or your chapter president! Every chapter should have an on-going program for members to bring in guests to meetings, socials and golf outings. One chapter offers a free beer or wine to members if they bring a guest to a meeting (the drink is paid out of the chapter treasury). Another offers the guest three mulligans at their first golf outing. But whatever the incentive, if your chapter is not growing, it is, as they say, dying. ASGA National provides a number of things to help your chapter get guests to join your chapter: Display stands (see website for details / SinglesGolf.com) Press releases (we can help you write one of you can go to our website for some sample press releases) PSA s for local radio stations and signage for driving ranges Local members can post chapter information on a regular basis on Craigslist and there are many other websites where simple posts will bring new members to your meeting. So make something happen. Your efforts will make a difference. Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events Details and registration forms of all events are at Sea Palms Weekend / St. Simon's Island - August 15-17, Hosted by the Jacksonville chapter. Contact Dorothy Nicholson at darn@bellsouth.net for more info. Labor Day Weekend Event at Santee - August 29-31, Hosted by the Upstate SC chapter. Tunica Getaway, Tunica, Mississippi - Sept. 8-10, Tunica is also known as "Little Las Vegas." Hosted by the Hot Springs, AR chapter. For information contact Peggy Jordan at pjjhsv@suddenlink.net. Note: this is a weekday (Mon-Wed) event! Carson City, Nevada - Annual Weekend Event - Sept , 2008, hosted by the Sacramento, CA chapter. Contact Dwight Pattison at golf@sactosinglesgolf.com Mountain Fall Weekend at Lake Lure, NC October 17-19, Hosted by the Asheville chapter. Details can be found at or contact Hank Parish (hyparish@msn.com) for more information. Fall Fling at Mission Inn (Florida) - October 24-26, Hosted by the Tampa Bay chapter. New Year s Event (Florida likely) December 29-January 1, Hosted by ASGA National Office. Details TBA in August. Bear Info: You Need to Read This! We ve been thinking about starting a chapter in Wyoming. While exploring the possibilities, we read a brochure from the Wyoming State Department of Fish and Wildlife advising golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while playing on Big Horn, Grand Teton, and Shoshone National Forests Golf Courses. They advise golfers to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert, but not to startle the bears unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in the case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity. Golfers should be able to recognize the difference between Black Bear and Grizzly Bear droppings on the golf course. Black Bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly Bear droppings have bells, golf-gloves and sunglasses in them, and smell like pepper spray. Just thought we d point this out in case we ever have a multichapter event there! - Tom Alsop President / Founder American Singles Golf Association