CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA. Seattle Chapter - American Singles Golf Association July 2015

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1 CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Seattle Chapter - American Singles Golf Association July 2015 President s Message Hi Golfers, I'm getting this in the mail a little early due to my departure for vacation. If I miss some big news please forgive me. June saw some great golf and great weather. We had informal events at Bellevue and the Nile. Bellevue had our biggest turn out of the year and what a treat to run into former members Wayne and Evie Mulholland at the Nile. Just another great example of what can happen when you meet up in the ASGA. We had a very successful informal event at Gleneagle in Arlington. I am really pleased to see so many signed up for our Eastern Washington event. Great going. Almost one event per week. We had members who attended the big Sacramento event in gold country which I am told was great. We also had members who both volunteered and attended the US Open at Chambers Bay. I can't wait to hear the reviews on that. It made for great TV. We have lots coming up in July. I just want to note that while some formal events may be closed to only ASGA members in good standing, all of our casual and informal events are open to guests who would normally be eligible to join the club. This is one of the best ways to introduce ourselves to potential new members so please do invite your friends, family and acquaintances to join us for one of our upcoming rounds. See you all in July, ~Ben Lynnwood Outing Results On Saturday May 30 th the ASGA golfers graced the Lynnwood Golf Course with their presence. Needless to say the gallery was excited and in awe of watching the best golfers in the Seattle ASGA attack this difficult and challenging course. These ASGA golfers had traveled from all parts of King County and even outside of King County to make the perilous journey to Lynnwood. The event organizer, Florence Solt, spared no expense in getting the course ready for such a prestigious event, including providing cookies. I must say that the course was full of hazards, sand traps, water, trees, and worst of all bumpy greens. Several golfers complained bitterly about the bumpy conditions of the greens, as they missed putt after putt. Some even stated openly to the media that the greens were not up to ASGA standards. But be that as it may, there was no putting competitions anyway, so stop your whining! Another complaint was that the crowds did not have access to all the holes on the course, and therefore could not follow their favorite golfers around the course. This may have been a legitimate complaint, except that there were no crowds. Alas, not one single person watched these talented and gifted golfers. But enough about the course, let s move on to the results of the competitions. Hole number 2 was a KP for men. It was a little over a measly 180 yards, yet not one single man got on the green. I mean really. What a bunch of wimps! Hole number 4 was a KP for both men and women. Bob Strom came in first place just 7 feet and 10 inches from the cup. Second place went to Tab Bronson, who barely missed the pin by 39 feet. Third place went to Pat Bonner, who couldn t get inside Tab s shot and was 41 feet away. Finally, fourth place went to Katie Jusenius, who was so far away, she had to hire a guide to find the cup. Hole number 12 was a KP for women. First place went to Sandy L Allier, who just missed the hole by 4 feet. Second place went to Virginia DeVos, who was a respectable 15 feet from the pin. Upcoming Events Include see SinglesGolf.com/events Denver's Rocky Mountain High Weekend - August 13-17, Info at SinglesGolf.com/RockyMountainHigh Battle at the Boardwalk - Atlantic City, New Jersey - Fall, Details this Spring. ASGA in Spain - Sometime in Stay tuned and talk it up! Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F Eastern National Office: or GOLFMATE Regular Meeting Date: SECOND TUESDAY of each month Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 Meeting Location: Noble Court th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA Our Website: seattle.singlesgolf.com 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 or go to Singles Golf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.

2 Seattle Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President Ben Watson Chairman of the Board Lynn Johnson Golf Chairperson Pat Walsh Handicap Chair Guy Richards Social Chairperson s Florence Solt flsolt@aol.com John Sweeney Jsweeney482940@aol.com Membership Chairperson s Susan Mayon smayon@comcast.net Penny Freedman penfreedman@comcast.net Communications Chairperson Cassie Jacobson cjacobson13@yahoo.com Secretary Sandy L Allier sandylallier@aol.com Treasurer Carletta Barnes sunny_one1@comcast.net Newsletter Editor Adrienne Moe amoe5@comcast.net Webmaster Patricia Bonner pat.bonner@comcast.net There was also competition for low net score. Carole Leslie and Kenny Hicks ended up in a tie for first place with an outstanding net score of 59. There is no truth to the rumor that they checked each other s score card. Cheryl Howlett, Sandy L Allier, and Virginia DeVos all tied for second, proving that two s company and three s a conspiracy. After golf we headed to a restaurant, where all the losers again blamed the course for not winning. ~John Sweeney Sacramento Chapter Event, June 5-7, 2015 Angel s Camp, CA was the base for the Calaveras County event. Yes, the home of the renowned Jumping Frog contest. In attendance from Seattle were Lynn Johnson, Karen Kohler, Tab Bronson, Kenny Hicks and Sandy L Allier. Also in attendance was Chuck Curran, former Seattle Chapter member who now lives in Lafayette, CA. Bill Neal, whom many of you know from Tucson, was there as were several members from Palm Springs, Larry from Arkansas, Ruth from North Carolina and a number of Bay Area members. Some of us checked in on Thursday evening and enjoyed a back porch BBQ at the Wyndham suite of John Wardlow, Warren Pecor and Dwight Pattison event sponsor. We had New York steaks and more pot luck items and beverages than we could finish. Everybody hauled out left- overs including beer and wine. After our Friday event, there was still enough wine to provide at least 2 bottles per table for our Saturday dinner and dance. Friday we played golf at Saddle Creek, followed by a BBQ at the club house consisting of chicken, hamburgers, potato salad and lots of garnishes. Saturday we played at Greenhorn Creek and enjoyed a fantastic banquet at the resort along with dancing to music from the 50 s and 60 s. Sunday s event was La Contenta, a very unique course that reminded me a lot of Buffalo Hills in Montana with its steep up and down greens and blind tee boxes. All three courses were highly rated and met our expectations. As for the players and our scores, a few of us are talking about things other than golf! Almost everything in the area relates to Jumping Frogs, even the street and business names. There are Mark Twain memorials everywhere since he wrote the famous story in 1865, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. Just try to get a room anywhere in Gold Country near Memorial Day when the jumping frog contest is held. Mark Twain Samuel Clemmons came out west in 1849 during the Gold Rush. He worked a short time for a newspaper in San Francisco but was urged to leave town by the local law enforcement folks. That is when he arrived at Angel s Camp and Gold Country. Karen and I visited the Calaveras County Museum and saw the old court- ASGA 2015 Alumni Golf Event September 13 th 2015 at 1:00pm Mark your calendars and please forward to Stu or myself, any former ASGA members s. ASGA we be playing at Auburn Golf Course Sept. 13 th at 100pm All former members are welcome and encouraged to come. They will need to send their checks to Carletta Barnes Goat Trail Loop Rd. Mukilteo, WA Walking $39 With Cart $53 per person As always at Auburn, lots of great prizes, cookies and a fun day! sandylallier@aol.com stuabo@comcast.net It is a great idea and encouraged by Auburn Golf Course to have people use carts. Not required of course, as for some, Auburn is very walkable. However makes it easier for the pairings to know in advance. Thanks and hope to see everyone there. Sandy and Stu

3 house and local jail which was home to infamous resident Black Bart whose name graces the restaurant and inn across the street. If you get a chance to attend a Sacramento event, you are sure to have a good time. ~Lynn Johnson Snohomish Sixteen people came to play the casual outing at Snohomish on June 27 th. The weather was beautiful with a nice breeze and a good time was had by all. Afterwards, we all gathered at the Buzz Inn for dinner. Thanks to everyone for joining me on short notice. ~Adrienne A Day in the Life of Golf Lessons The Fear of Chipping The video in your head plays the nightmare over and over... a screaming chip shot over the green, in the water, then the dreaded 3-putt. And you haven t even arrived on the first tee! Stop the madness! Here is a good, very easy tip for chips around the apron of the green. Take six practice swings as slowly as you possibly can. Take the club head back only about four feet and move the club head about four feet past impact. Then hit a ball in slow motion. You may not even think you could hit it. Practice. It should take about 6 shots to get better contact and control. Fear of the unknown diminishes if you know what to expect. You might be surprised at the results. Replace the nightmare with an adventure. It s more fun. ~Chris Aoki, Golf Professional THE BALL *In My Hand I Hold A Ball,* *White And Dimpled, Rather Small.* *Oh, How Bland It Does Appear,* *This Harmless Looking Little Sphere.* *By Its Size I Could Not Guess,* *The Awesome Strength It Does Possess.* *But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell,* *I've Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell.* *My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same,* *Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game.* *It Rules My Mind For Hours On End,* *A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend.* *It Has Made Me Yell, Curse And Cry,* *I Hate Myself And Want To Die.* *It Promises A Thing Called Par,* *If I Can Hit It Straight And Far.* *To Master Such A Tiny Ball,* *Should Not Be Very Hard At All.* *But My Desires The Ball Refuses,* *And Does Exactly As It Chooses.* *It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies,* *And Even Disappears Before My Eyes.* *Often It Will Have A Whim,* *To Hit A Tree or Take A Swim.* *With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land,* *It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand.* *Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul,* *If Only It Would Find The Hole.* It's Made Me Whimper Like A Pup,* *And Swear That I Will Give It Up.* *And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow,* *But The Ball Knows... I'll Be Back Tomorrow.* About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Tab Bronson - 07/21 Alan Gray - 08/01 Carole Leslie - 07/22 Terry Mead - 08/14 Steve Mills - 08/14 David Neils - 08/08 Janet Swanson - 07/31 Roger Wilson - 07/10 These members are up for renewal: date shown is last day of membership Arlene Davin - 07/31/2015 Mary Eland - 07/31/2015 Moshe Genauer - 07/31/2015 Sue Haley - 07/31/2015 Kenny Hicks - 07/31/2015 Sally Hollister - 07/31/2015 Jennifer Krause - 07/31/2015 David Neils - 07/31/2015 These members did not renew their dues: date shown is date membership expired Cheryl Faires - 06/30/2015 Katy Jusenius - 06/30/2015 Barbara McDowell - 06/30/2015 Carol Whelan - 05/31/2015 Our chapter currently has 61 members. Sacramento Outing Snohomish

4 SEATTLE ASGA 2015 GOLF CALENDAR Fees payable to: Seattle-ASGA. Mail to: Carletta Barnes, 1539 Goat Trail Loop Rd., Mukilteo, WA Day/Date Course Time Fees Deadline Location Coordinator FEB Sun. 22 Northshore 10:30AM $40/$45 8-Feb Tukwila Lynn Johnson March APRIL Sat. 11 Cedars at Dungeness 1:06PM $41/$57 Sequim Cassie Jacobsen Sun. 12 Sunland Golf Course 10:30 AM $30.10/$45.10 Sequim Cassie Jacobsen Mon. 13 Port Ludlow 12:06 PM $29/$39 PAC Port Ludlow Cassie Jacobsen May Sat. 30 Lynnwood 12:00 AM $ May Florence Solt JUNE Wed 17 Nile 11:00 AM $29* PAC June 3 1st come 1st served Penny Freedman JULY Sun12 Cedarcrest 11:04 AM $40.00 June 28 NE Marysville Stu Boyd Sat 25 Salish Cliffs $178.25^^^ July 11 Shelton Lyn Johnson Sun 26 Home course 10:03 AM $74.04* July 11 Dupont Karen Kohler AUGUST Sun 02 Classic 1:00 PM S $49/$64* 19-Jul Spanaway Sue Haley Sat 15 McCormick Woods 1:00 PM S $59/$73* 1-Aug Port Orchard Pat Walsh Call John Wed 19 Rope Rider 12:00 PM $69.00** PAC ASAP Suncadia John Sweeney Thurs 20 Prospector 12:00 PM $69.00** PAC Call John ASAP Suncadia John Sweeney SEPT Sun. 13 Auburn 1:00PM S $39 30-Aug Auburn Lallier/Boyd Fri. 18 Bear Mountain 11:30AM $59** PAC Sept 4 Chelan Sally Holllister Sat. 19 Highlander 10:00 $56** Sept 4 E. Wenatchee Sally Holllister Sun. 20 Leavenworth 10:00 $49/$64 Sept 4 Leavenworth Sally Holllister Sun 27 Oakbrook 1:00PM S $59/$73* Sept. 13 Tacoma Pat Walsh OCT Mt. Si orange ball 11:00 $45/$59 Oct. 1 Snoqualmie Carletta Barnes $/$= walking/riding PAC= Pay at course *Includes Cart **includes cart and range balls ***includes hotel, golf, cart, green fee, range balls + $10 food coupon

5 SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL OFFICE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone or GOLFMATE OPEN TO ALL ASGA MEMBERS NATIONWIDE More Details & Register Online at: SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk Standard Package Includes Standard Package is for members who wish GOLF: We ll shotgun start at the Bay Course at Seaview at 11am on Friday, Oct. 9 and the Pines Course at Seaview at 9am on Saturday, Oct. 10. Scoring: USGA Play Own Ball format; 2 best net balls of foursome. Optional Day-of 2 rounds of golf incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes Arrival at 11am@ Renault Winery & Day-of-Departure golf at 9am@ Brigantine. 3 nights lodging at the Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Atlantic City, NJ area PAYMENT: Payment due when you register. There is a 25% cancellation fee Hot breakfast buffet each day on or prior to 9/7/15. Absolutely NO refunds after 9/7/15. If your plans change, Thursday Reception cash bar, Friday Buffet, Saturday Beef Tenderloin Dinner you can sell your position to another member $25 transfer fee. For official can Plus MORE as shown on the website: SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk cellation policy and other terms and conditions, go to SinglesGolf.com/events. A Add l. Nights: If you come early or stay late, add l. nights are $82 if you have letter or confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days of registering, you must call us at a roommate or $164 rooming by yourself. Add l Golf: See right side If paying by check, we will hold your check until 09/15/15 if request is subregister BY JULY 15 RECEIVE TEN 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS FREE! mitted on this form. **See note at bottom regarding trip insurance deadline. NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to * See SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk for complete details / updates. secure these rates. Call or go online at SinglesGolf.com/join. to have a roommate. Room-by-Myself packages also available. See below. NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME MALE FEMALE CHAPTER NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Handicap/Avg.Score HOME PH WORK/CELL PH ADDRESS CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: there is a 3% upcharge on all amounts if using a credit card MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK TO: $ STANDARD PACKAGE you have a roommate or we ll assign same-sex roommate for you ASGA, P. 0. BOX 848, $ ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE incl. everything in St d. Pkg. except you ll room by yourself PINEVILLE, NC $59.00 OPTIONAL DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF THUR. at Renault Winery 11:00am tee times $65.00 OPTIONAL DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF SUN. at Links at Brigantine 9:00am shotgun $35.00 OPTIONAL ROUND-TRIP MOTOR COACH RIDE INTO ATLANTIC CITY FRIDAY NIGHT. STOPS/DEPARTS AT THE BORGATA. My roommate will be We ll assign a same-sex roommate if you prefer. Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can t hold your room until both parties have paid. I am requesting a room with One King Bed Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotel are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability. During One All golf events, please pair me limit 3-person request. I AM REMITTING: I am paying by credit card 3% upcharge I am paying by check. Deposit check on 9/15/15 $ for the package indicated above + $ for add l. nights $164 single / $82 dbl. occ. Indicate dates before or after of add l. nights: ASGA is not responsible for finding you a roommate on the optional nights + $ for Opt. Day-of-Arrival golf on Thursday $59 or Opt. Day-of-Departure golf on Sunday $65 + $ for Optional Motor Coach Round-Trip ride into Atlantic City / Borgata Hotel Friday Evening $35 + $ Mulligans put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of first 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on optional rounds. + $ Add 12 mos to my membership $79 or add 24 mos for $158 & receive a free ASGA logod shirt at event Shirt Size: + $ Add $20 for 25 50/50 Raffle Tickets. Two drawings for 50% each website. Rate is $20 for 20 tickets at event. = $ TOTAL AMOUNT Check no. MAKE CHECK* PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. ** Trip Insurance Will Be Available for this Event. See Website for Details. If purchasing trip insurance, you must do so within three 3 days of paying for event. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA to charge / debit my account for the TOTAL AMOUNT indicated above on this form. I understand there is a 3% processing fee if a credit card is used. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature QUESTIONS? TOM ALSOP at GolfASGA@aol.com OR CALL or GOLFMATE * There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See for complete details of policy and events ASGA, Inc.

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9 The Seattle Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association WANTS YOU! We re 3,000 members in 75 cities and we re ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN! So if you re single i.e. divorced, widowed, legally separated or never married and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you re invited to inquire about membership by calling the American Singles Golf Association directly at TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com