A PUBLICATION OF THE ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION

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1 AWGA NewsLinks A PUBLICATION OF THE ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION In This Issue Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner 2009 Golf Calendar AWGA Night At Chase Field AWGA Night At The Phoenix Theatre Lynn Zmistowski Receives Surprise Award What s Going On In Your Club? Rules Tip How Did They Get That Rating and Slope? New Online Member Portal Now Activated For AWGA Members Holes-In-One Course Ratings Discounts Benefits Of Belonging To The AWGA Letter From The President Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship Golf Fore Africa Golf Clinic Remembered Fondly Dr. Anne Pittman Golf Is Where The Heart Is Tournament Contributing Writer: Mary Ann Souter Marketing Consultant Help us reach more women golfers When you re finished reading this newsletter don t throw it away, pass it along to a friend! 2009 ISSUE 1 AWGA CELEBRATES 85 YEARS IN 2009 ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER AN OVERWHELMING HIT! By Mary Ann Souter It s hard to believe the AWGA has been a thriving women s golf association longer than most of us have been alive! Take a look at the members of your club and it s easy to see that the Jack Bartko and Kathy Ehrlich women who make up the AWGA are strong leaders, dedicated volunteers and forward-thinking women with an evolving vision for tomorrow s golf. That s just the way it started back in 1924 when prominent women such as Jo Goldwater, mother of Barry and Bob, were not only skilled players but also active in developing the AWGA. Jo came in second in the first State Match Play Championship. Since that time, over 50 women have served as President of our Board of Directors and on January 28th the baton was passed once again from Barbara Byrnes Dottie Sparks and Logan Erickson to Kathy Ehrlich. The Arizona Country Club hosted our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner with a delicious dinner and lovely surroundings. AWGA members from all over the state joined in the events of the day from the business meeting to meandering around the patio visiting old friends to the highly anticipated awards dinner. Each year the specially chosen speakers entertain us with humorous remarks and tales about the women receiving awards. This year was no exception. From learning about the origination of our Player of the Year s nickname, Tui, to the witty roasting of our Senior Player of the Year, Barb Byrnes, attendees were kept smiling from beginning to end. Responses went from admiration Channing Funk and Robin Lane to appreciation to applause to laughter. Jaelyn, daughter of Jody Chandonnet AWGA Communications Manager, celebrated her first birthday at the event. Her small but sweet voice and her own tiny hands clapping added a delightful tone to the evening. Thanks to all of our allied golf associations, partners and guests for sharing in this special event with us. Barbara Byrnes and Mary Fink Tui Selvaratnam and Linda Vollstedt Congratulations to all of our 2008 Award Recipients! Player of the Year: Thuhashini Selvaratnam has won this prestigious award for eight straight years a legend in the Arizona women s amateur golf community. Senior Player of the Year: Barbara Byrnes recaptured the title while acting as President of the AWGA Board. You other seniors look out in 2009! Volunteer of the Year: Dottie Sparks is a Course Rating Captain responsible for 40 golf courses around the Valley and is our own AWGA energizer bunny! AWGA Representative of the Year: Linda Funk, Westbrook Village WGA, is a strong supporter of the AWGA, keeping her group informed and creatively promoting the State Medallion qualifying rounds. Host Club of the Year: White Mountain Country Club Head Pro, Jack Bartko and AWGA Rep, Carolyn Jarvis, made the AWGA Partner s Tournament a great experience for all our players. They really know how to roll out the red carpet!

2 2009 Golf Calendar Date Tournament Location February Season Opener...Superstition Mountain CC March 9... CAGD Partner Tournament...Blackstone Country Club Phoenix City Championship...Encanto Golf Course April 6... Challenge Series...Superstition Course 8... CAGD Open...Palm Valley Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship...Yuma Golf and Country Club May SDWGA Spring 4-Ball...El Conquistador CAGD Partner...Wickenburg Country Club US Women s Open Qualifier...Phoenix Country Club State Amateur Match Play Championship...Sunridge Canyon Golf Club June 1... US Women s Am Pub-Links Qualifier...Papago Golf Course 1... NAWGA Stroke Play Championship...Silver Creek Golf Club CAGD Partner Tournament...Francisco Grande Country Club Weekend Classic Tournament...Continental Country Club July Day In Hades Tournament...The Gallery Golf Club SDWGA Summer Scotch...Tucson National US Women s AM Qualifier...Alta Mesa NAWGA Seniors Championship...Pinewood Country Club SPRING IS HERE AND IT S TIME FOR AWGA NIGHT AT CHASE FIELD! Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals Monday, April 13th It s all set! Watch the Diamondbacks vs. the St. Louis Cardinals in our reserved seats on the Insight Diamond Level. We ll be in the Club Reserve sections & This area features extra-wide seats with added leg room, in-seat food and drink service, access to the Lexus Club Restaurant and expanded concessions. Members from the AGA and the SWSPGA will also be attending. Date: Monday, April 13, 2009 at 6:40 pm Cost: $20 per ticket (Regular price $35) Purchase tickets online: Use Login Name: awga and Password: ballgame (Remember that the Login and Password are both case sensitive.) Payment: Pay Online by credit card. Or download a flyer from the AWGA website and pay by a check made to Arizona Diamondbacks or fill in your credit card information and mail it. Deadline: Tickets must be purchased by 5:00 pm on April 10, 2009 Ticket Distribution: Receive by mail or pick up at the Will Call Window the day of the game. AWGA NIGHT AT THE PHOENIX THEATRE LES MISERABLES For one show only, March 1st, AWGA members can buy discounted tickets for yourself and all your guests whoever may be good company for an evening at the theater. Performance: Les Miserables Based on Victor Hugo s epic novel, the story takes place in France where Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment and finds a world of mistrust awaiting him. The show packs an emotional punch that has thrilled audiences worldwide. Date: Sunday, March 1st at 6:30 pm ONE SHOW ONLY! Deadline for Purchasing Tickets: February 27th at 4:00 pm. Cost: AWGA members pay $32 for each ticket. This price is all inclusive. No other taxes or fees will be added. Members MUST buy tickets by calling Joseph Benesh at (602) Be sure to tell him you are an AWGA member. This price will NOT be honored by calling the Box Office. Joseph Benesh at j.benesh@phoenixtheatre.com for more information. AWGA NewsLinks 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: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathy Ehrlich...President Carol Springer...Vice President Barbara Simmons... Secretary Barbara Byrnes...Treasurer Barbara Kahler... Officer at Large Melanie Bridges Robin Lane Kelly Loeb Katherine Olson Judy Polidori Jane Ross Jan Wobken Ginny Zak STAFF Mary Pomroy...Executive Director Jody Chandonnet... Communications Manager Logan Erickson...Manager, Handicapping & Course Rating Erin Groeneveld... Tournament Operations Manager Susan Woods... Business Operations Manager Vivian Kelley...Administrative Assistant Mackensie Jimison...USGA PJ Boatwright, Jr. Intern LYNN ZMISTOWSKI RECEIVES SURPRISE AWARD FROM THE USGA T h e I k e G r a i n g e r Award, which recognizes the contributions of long time volunteers who have served the USGA for 25 years, is named for Issac B. Grainger, a long time volunteer and past President of the USGA. The award was presented to Lynn Zmistowski at the AWGA Annual Recognition Dinner for her service on the Lynn Zmistowski USGA Handicap Procedures Committee since 1984! Barbara Douglas, Chair of the USGA Women s Committee, began the presentation by describing Lynn s service. Lynn has always been a strong voice and advocate for the club handicap committee, she began. She was a supporter of online score posting and stood her ground when others thought that online posting would be the end of handicapping. Her persistence has paid off with this now being a standard practice. She s been a proponent of inactive season posting, which is now being studied by the USGA. Lynn s family and friends were there to be part of the celebration with her. Thank you, Lynn, for being an active contributor to the USGA Handicap Procedures Committee, for participating with the AWGA on our own Handicap Committee, and in our tournaments. And for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with all of us! Congratulations on receiving this great honor! WHAT S GOING ON IN YOUR CLUB? We are always looking for news from around the state. If there are events, personal stories, golf achievements from your club, please send them to maryann@awga.org. If it s interesting to you, it will most likely be interesting to other AWGA members. Thanks for helping us to make our newsletter an even better publication!

3 RULES TIP: Rule 13-4 Rule 13-4 Exception #1b It seems some people are mixed up about being able to take clubs and your whole bag into a hazard. It is permissible providing nothing is done to test the condition of the hazard or improve the lie of the ball. You may also drive your cart into a dry water hazard since your cart is also considered equipment just as your clubs and bag are considered equipment. Please do not try to drive a cart into a bunker or other areas prohibited by the golf course. Submitted by: Jan Wobken, Rules Chair rwobken@cox.net How did they get THAT rating! And THAT slope! Curious?!?!?! The course rating captains can give you answers in about thirty minutes! They have a presentation, which helps you understand everything that goes into rating and slope. The captains are eager to be invited to your women s golf association to explain all the ins and outs Just call the AWGA office and request a captain to visit your association. We will do the rest! Melanie Bridges/Course Rating Committee Chair E-GOLFBAG NEW ONLINE MEMBER PORTAL NOW ACTIVATED FOR AWGA MEMBERS! Our newest addition to the AWGA website is now available for you to update your profile and enter your specific interests. The AWGA E-GOLFBAG is your personal golf information and tracking resource. One log-in will open you to the world of women s golf in Arizona. You can manage your membership, post your scores, register for tournaments and seminars, sign up for volunteer opportunities it s all available at your fingertips making your favorite past-time even more enjoyable and convenient. So check it out and get your E-GOLFBAG up and running today! CONGRATULATIONS To The Following Ladies on Their HOLES IN ONE!! Date Name Club 6/25/08... Joan DuBose... Heritage Highlands Women 18 8/10/08... Joanne Bradley...Heritage Highlands Women 18 9/17/08... Randi Van Leer...Heritage Highlands Women 18 10/31/08... Sharon Smith... Pebblecreek LGA 11/1/08... Judy Berry...Hassayampa Golf Club Women 11/3/08... Donna Goossens...Corte Bella WGA 11/4/08... Billie Van Horsen...Sun City North Women 11/6/08... Carol Loignon...Tatum Ranch WGA 11/6/08... Kristi Stroot... Tatum Ranch WGA 11/9/08... Cindy Thomas... Terravita Golf & CC WGA 11/12/08... Pam Leonard...Sahuaro Golf Club WGA 11/14/08... Sandra Thorz...Heritage Highlands Women 18 11/14/08... Chrissy Bridges... Pebblecreek LGA 11/15/08... Leitha Orling...Pine Meadows WGA 11/16/08... Mikayla Wiles...GC Of Estrella WGA 11/18/08... Nancy Amundson... Heritage Highlands Women 18 11/18/08... Elizabeth Heintz... Quail Creek CC WGA 11/19/08... Donna Gray...Fountain of the Sun WGA 11/20/08... Karen Good...Desert Hills WGA 11/22/08... Patt LeBeau... Prescott Lakes Women s Golf Association 11/25/08... Susan McAfee... Great Eagle Golf Club Women 12/1/08... Joan Emerson... Pueblo El Mirage Womens 12/3/08... Sharon Peterson...Rolling Hills Women (Tucson) 12/4/08... Marilyn Kalenius... Ironwood Golf Club WGA 12/5/08... Patricia Cook...Alta Mesa WGA 12/5/08... Margy Ensrude...Heritage Highlands Women 18 12/6/08... Jean Goodin...Pebblecreek LGA 12/7/08... Joan Avery...Apache Wells CC WGA 12/9/08... Jill Chouinard...Desert Hills WGA 12/10/08... Charlene Hungerford... Torres Blancas Womens 12/11/08... Sharon Gibson... The 500 Club - Women 12/11/08... Ginny Kaus...Tatum Ranch WGA 12/21/08... Lenore Meyers...Heritage Highlands Women 18 12/21/08... Joan Avery...Apache Wells CC WGA 12/27/08... Pat DeMatties...Pebblecreek LGA 12/28/08... Kathy Serra...Apache Wells CC WGA 12/30/08... Marie Jones...Sun City Lakes East WGA 12/30/08... Diane Buker...Pueblo El Mirage Womens 12/30/08... Norma Decker... Desert Hills WGA 12/30/08... Emma Mosley... Pebblecreek LGA 12/31/08... Susan Brinkley...Granite Falls Ladies 18 Please report all holes-in-one as they occur. Holes-in-one occurring prior to the previous newsletter publication date may be excluded from publication. Course Ratings Ancala Country Club White /140 Black/White /127 Black /120 Silver /112 Dave White Municipal White /118 Silver /111 Grande Valley Golf Club Green /133 White /123 Red /116 Kino Springs White /133 Red /119 Maryvale Golf Course White /123 Red /113 Papago Golf Course White /131 Gold/White /124 Gold /121 Quail Creek Country Club Roadrunner/Quail Silver /139 Copper /118 Coyote/Roadrunner Silver /136 Copper /121 The Ritz Carlton Golf Dove Mountain Saguaro/Wild Burro Yellow /148 Green /125 Tortolita/Saguaro Yellow /149 Green /132 Tortolita/Wild Burro Yellow /141 Green /126 Sedona Golf Resort White /145 Gold /137 Red /128 Southern Dunes Golf Club White /137 Copper /124 Sun City North White /121 Red /115 Sun City South White /123 Red /122 Torres Blancas Golf Club Silver /134 Copper /121 Viewpoint Golf Resort - Executive Back /101 Front /95 Viewpoint Golf Resort Regular /123 Senior /119 Red /115 Vistal Golf Club White /136 Red /116 New Clubs Boeing Employees Golf Club WGA Copper Canyon Golf Club WGA Corte Bella Ready Golf Girls Kierland Golf Club WGA

4 Any Club or Golf Bag Present this coupon and receive a free fitting ($75.00 value). Get fit before April 1st, 2009 and receive a FREE 30 minute Golf lesson! 8270 S. Kyrene Road, Ste. #103 Tempe, AZ Golf and Active Lifestyle Accessories Free Gift with any purchase Log on & enter promotional code: AWGA exp. 3/31/09 AWGA Special Book any 3 day or longer John Jacobs Golf Schools commuter school at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club or Hillcrest Golf Club at regular price and bring a friend for only $100 a day * Book a 2 day school at regular price and bring a friend for only $125 a day * Call Mention Promo Code AGA09 * Subject to availability. Offer good for schools completed by 8/31/09 at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club or Hillcrest Golf Club John Jacobs Golf Schools The World Leader In Golf Instruction Buy 3 get 1 Free Plus FREE Shipping!!! ($16 savings) Promotional Code: AWGA001 Choice Hotels: Receive a 15% discount when you reserve a room at one of the Choice Hotels. This discount is available only by calling their toll free number or by using their website Click on Enter Your Special Rate ID, then enter the Discount Code or give the Code to the customer service agent when calling. You will not be able to receive the discount when walking up to the desk at a hotel. Choice Hotels include: Comfort Inns, Comfort Suites, Quality Inns, Sleep Inns, Clarion, Main Stay Suites, EconoLodges, and Rodeway Inns. Golfsmith International: Receive your 15% discount on apparel and head wear and 10% on other items at any Golfsmith retail store. You can also receive the discount by shopping online through the AWGA website. Click on Shop Golfsmith and use the Additional Partners: Code AWGA1. (Note: Certain brand names are excluded from the discount. The full list is on our website.) Phoenix Theatre: AWGA members pay a discounted fee of $32 (all inclusive price) for performances on the specific dates identified for each play. Check out our website for their 2009 schedule. Call Joseph Benesh for more information at (602) or him at j.benesh@phoenixtheatre.com. Barbara Barnes Independent Jewelry Consultant: AWGA members receive a 15% discount on all orders placed for her fashion jewelry lines. Barbara represents a well-known distributor that offers ultimate accessories at affordable prices. Contact Barbara at or her at Bbarnes135@msn.com.

5 Benefits of Belonging To The AWGA New in 2008 New Tax Status - Public charity status will allow us to do fundraising to expand programs and services to benefit our members Join Online - Prospective members can now join a dozen clubs online making the process quick and easy for the registrant and beneficial to clubs that want to increase their membership. Recreational Memberships are available for women not seeking a handicap. New Ambassador Sites - New locations including two in the Tucson area and one in Flagstaff were added to our highly successful Ambassador Program an initiative to offer beginner golf lessons to women utilizing AWGA members as volunteer mentors. Regional Program Leaders This new volunteer position on the Membership Committee facilitates activities and builds relationships with golf course personnel around the state. Diamondbacks Tickets We supported our local baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, by promoting specific games at discount prices to AWGA members. Partners - The addition of several new discounts to AWGA members: DriGrip, Glove-It, Silpada Jewelry and Barbara Barnes, Independent Jewelry Consultant. USGA Course and Slope Ratings As a service to our members, the AWGA issues 18-hole and 9-hole USGA Course and Slope Ratings under license by the USGA. Ratings are calculated by USGA approved volunteer rating teams. Course rating is the cornerstone of an equitable handicap system. Course Raters use stateof-the-art equipment and perform these services for every golf course in Arizona. This allows you to post scores made on all qualified Arizona courses to your USGA Handicap record. USGA Handicap Administration The AWGA is licensed by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to compute and administer handicaps through its member clubs. Your AWGA Club Membership gives you access to the Arizona Handicap Network (AZHN), a state-of-the-art handicap system which is administered by a joint committee between the AWGA and the AGA. This service includes installation and maintenance of course computers which allows members to post scores at all member clubs in Arizona. Member clubs can also give players access to post scores online at The AZHN revises each member s Handicap Index on the 1st and the 15th of each month and sends the updated information to each member who opts in via . The AWGA is the authority in women s golf in Arizona and we conduct many educational seminars on the USGA Handicap system as well as certification for handicap administrators each year. Educational Seminars The AWGA hosts several Handicap, Rules, and Partner seminars throughout the year at various locations around the state. Expertise is also available to you at your club through or by telephone consultations. Communications As an AWGA Member you have access to our Newsletter, NewsBlasts, Membership Directory and website. Our website is constantly being updated and now offers the ability to join the AWGA immediately; to shop online at our AWGA logo store; to register and pay for programs, tournaments, and events by credit card; to review our comprehensive golf calendar; to learn about details of Arizona golf courses; to post scores online; to review historical documents in our archives and much more. USGA publications are also available to purchase at cost. AWGA Rebate Program The AWGA offers rebates upon request on membership fees for those who belong to more than one local club. Discounts from Business Alliances Vendors offering discounts to AWGA members continue to grow. We have an impressive list of national and local vendors to add value to your membership. AWGA members now receive either Golf Digest or Golf World since Golf for Women magazine ceased publication. Your choice of magazines is included in your annual membership dues and is valued at $8.49. Visit our website to find the entire list of discounts available through your AWGA membership. Sponsorships The AWGA uses part of your membership fee to provide sponsorship for organizations such as the Junior Golf Association of Arizona and other golf related charities, including the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame. We also support turf grass research and other worthwhile programs designed to enrich your golf experience. Tournaments and State Championships All members may participate in AWGA tournaments if they meet the qualifications for entry (30 or better Handicap, other entry criteria may apply). Four of these tournaments are State Championships, others are more social in nature. All tournaments are flighted by handicap. Club State Medallion Competitions The AWGA sponsors competitions within each club. The winners, both gross and net, are eligible to represent their clubs at the statewide State Medallion Club Team Tournament. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Thank you for your membership in the AWGA! As the new President of the Board I am delighted to be in this position as we celebrate 85 wonderful years as a leader in the Arizona golf community. With your help we are fulfilling our mission to promote and maintain the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf for women in Arizona. A special welcome to our new members. Whether you moved here with your golf clubs or are just beginning to play the game, please explore our website, talk with fellow members and enjoy the benefits of the AWGA. I hope all members will take advantage of the many opportunities we provide to learn, volunteer and play golf! (Did I mention volunteer? We have the most amazing volunteers!) Each year we add to and improve our programs to make your membership in the AWGA a valuable one. Please review the information in this newsletter detailing the benefits of belonging to the AWGA. We enjoyed a very successful 2008! Here are just a few of the highlights. For the first time ever we have over 300 member clubs. We introduced 290 new golfers to the game through our Ambassador Program. The success of the program is possible only because of the 100 AWGA members who volunteer to assist the local LPGA and PGA teaching professionals. We held rules and handicap seminars attended by over 200 members. And, we held 11 tournaments with 1326 players and over 100 volunteers at outstanding venues around the state. There s more but my editor says I am out of space! I am looking forward to We will face some challenges as we expect membership to decline in light of current economic conditions. Thanks to our new tax status as a public charity we will begin fundraising efforts to expand programs to benefit our members. And, we have started our commitment to go green including moving two of our eight newsletters to an on-line format. Please do not hesitate to call or stop me when you see me at one of our seminars or tournaments. I value your input and look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for your support. Together we can and will make a difference in promoting the game of golf to women in Arizona. What better place could there be to enjoy a sport that encourages such a fun, active and healthy lifestyle! Speaking of fun, be sure to listen to our weekly updates on Golf AZ Radio, 1100 KFNX, Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Uncle Buck is the host and AWGA members are guests on every program. The AWGA is Arizona s Leader in Women s Golf! I ll see you on the fairway, Kathy Ehrlich AWGA President of the Board

6 Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship Yuma Golf & CC April 20-21, 2009 Entry Opens - March 9, 2009 Maximum Handicap Index Entry Fee - $155 Registration available online. Entry forms are available at and in the 2009 AWGA Club Directory & Tournament Calendar. REMEMBERED FONDLY DR. ANNE PITTMAN LEAVES A BRILLIANT LEGACY On the evening of January 23rd, friends and family gathered at ASU to celebrate the extraordinary life of Dr. Anne Pittman, who died from a massive stroke on November 25, She was an active member of the AWGA for over 25 years and at 90 years old, still held a handicap in the mid twenties. Dr. Pittman developed a passion for golf after she retired and was a constant presence in the Arizona golf community as a player and a volunteer. She played in the Senior Olympics representing Arizona and was the oldest in her age group to win the Gold Medal in Until her last days, her heart was in the game. She played 54 holes of competitive golf in the State Seniors Championship just a few weeks earlier and had recently returned from 10 days of playing golf in Hilton Head with friends. In 2004, she was presented with the AWGA Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of achieving, supporting, leading and volunteering. She was involved in the Joanne Winter Silver Belle Tournament recruiting volunteers to manage the 3-day event. Volunteers were plentiful since it was difficult to say No to Dr. Pittman! She served on the AWGA Board of Directors from 1998 through 2000 and as a Director of the Central Arizona Women s Golf District. She was an active member of the Ken McDonald WGA and played regularly with their group. Dr. Anne Pittman was an enthusiastic advocate for golf. She inspired young people to become their very best and continued as a mentor and coach through her last days. She touched the lives of many women golfers. Dr. Anne Pittman - renowned teacher, zealous mentor, gifted coach, enthusiastic player and dedicated volunteer - leaves a distinguished legacy which will be fittingly noted in the annals of Arizona history. GOLF FORE AFRICA GOLF CLINIC Save your place now for this exciting event to benefit Golf Fore Africa, a charity that has become a passion for LPGA Hall of Famer, Betsy King. It s scheduled for Monday, March 23rd from 3:30 6:30 pm at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale. Six LPGA players (Betsy King, Helen Alfredsson, Angela Stanford, Morgan Pressel, Nicole Castrale and Katherine Hull) will be hosting a 90 minute demonstrative golf clinic followed by a reception with cocktails and an abundance of appetizers, giveaways and pictures for those in attendance. The event is limited to 100 participants who donate $500, $400 of which is tax deductible. Golf Fore Africa is a charity working to make a difference in the lives of children in Africa that have been infected or affected by AIDS. Betsy King and Debbie Quesada successfully reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro on January 4th completing the 74 mile hike in 8 days. Their Hike Fore Hope has raised $68,167 to date. They are over half way to achieving their goal of $100,000. They have two projects being built, a medical clinic in Rwanda and housing for AIDS orphans in Lesotho. For more information, call or Debbie@golfforeafrica.org. Visit the website at GOLF IS WHERE THE HEART IS TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $14,000 TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE Carol Peterson - survivor, advocate of heart health and tournament organizer was a busy lady on Saturday, January 17th, a beautiful day at Gold Canyon s Sidewinder course where this year s charity golf tournament was held. She spent months in preparation for this day solely handling all the details associated with hosting a golf tournament. Carol is a tireless supporter of women s heart health. After her own quadruple bypass surgery in 2004, she seemed to get back to a normal life again enjoying outdoor activities especially golf. But at the end of 2006, the pains in her chest Carol Peterson returned when two of her bypasses closed. She then had a stent and another heart procedure and shortly after that went into sudden cardiac arrest in her hospital room and actually died. I feel so lucky to have a second chance at life, she says. According to my surgeon, I was given a 20 year extended warranty. Maybe the good Lord put me here for a purpose, which I think is to promote awareness, education and prevention of heart disease, which is often acknowledged as a silent killer of women. Carol s passion in fighting the war against women s heart disease is impressive. Banner Heart Hospital refers to her as their Heart Hero and places billboards, massive media ads and featured her on channel 3 as a Heart Hero for Heart Month in February. Carol is using her passion for golf to be a warrior for improving heart health for others. Thank you, Carol, for your commitment to this tournament and to all the AWGA members who participated in this most worthy golf event. ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION 141 EAST PALM LANE, SUITE 210 PHOENIX, ARIZONA PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT #744 PHOENIX, AZ