2010 in Review. Year in Review WSGA Team Champions Bay Area Golf Club

Transcription

1 2010 in Review 2010 Year in Review 2010 WSGA Team Champions Bay Area Golf Club 1

2 Greetings Family: Opening Ceremonies The 56th Annual Championship is here! The Tournament Committee has spent countless hours planning a spectacular event for you and your family, and I trust you ll see the fruit of their labor the week of June 20th. We have a treat scheduled at this year s Annual which is the Advocates Pro Tour. The founder of Advocates USA, Ken Bentley, and their Board of Directors formed the Tour as an opportunity for African-American male golfers who aspire to play on the PGA tour to develop their skills in a highly competitive format. We hear about the financial challenges associated with one s pursuit of the PGA tour and minorities are often at a disadvantage due to the lack of funding during their journey. The Pro Tour is one effort to bring them closer to their goals, as the winner will have their fees paid for Qualifying School ( Q-School ) which is a several thousand dollar commitment. The June tournament is the second leg of the Pro Tour which concludes in Los Angeles at Chester Washington Golf Course later this year. The economy still weighs heavily on us; however, we must remain steadfast and continue to support the Gimme 4 initiative. Your member clubs need your participation. For those who have embraced this initiative, thank you. Two of this year s sanctioned tournaments practically sold out Desert Mashie and Cosmopolitan, so keep up the good work. If you recall, I made a commitment to award the member club that sent the most players to Sanctioned Tournaments from January 1 thru December 31, 2009 with a prize, and I m pleased to announce that the winning club of Gimme 4 is Tee Divas and Tee Dudes from Los Angeles, California. In conclusion, be on the lookout for the launch of our new website ( as I anticipate it going live within the next 30 days. Thank you to James McLaurin from the Deep Drivers Golf Club who is dedicating his time in the design and development of our new site. I trust you ll be pleased with the product, as this is another effort to not only re-brand Western States by utilizing the newest technology available to enhance the mode of communication throughout our membership. Hit em straight and I ll see everyone in Denver! 2

3 56th Annual WSGA Championship 3

4 Friday Night Banquet and Concert I have been a member of Western States Golf Association for over 35 years...but I m still a young man! L. Hill Ed Johnson of Continental Golf Club was a Freedom Rider 50 years ago, May 4, The Freedom Riders will reunite on the Oprah Show... I ll be watching you Ed! J. Scates Prepare yourselves for a great time and HIT EM LONG AND STRAIGHT. The altitude will help you with the long, but you are on you own on the straight! G. Barber Great organization I have enjoyed over 20 years. TEE MASTERS has been great for my entire family. D. Beaubien 4 And a great time was had by all at the 63rd Annual Desert Mashie Golf Tournament. See you all in Denver! T. Wilson

5 Saturday Night Ceremonies How many days would you prefer the Annual to be? Options Votes 2 days 3 3 days 18 How many years have you been a WSGA member? Options Votes 1-5 years years years 10 since the beginning! 1 What is your favorite Annual location? Options Votes Denver 5 Palm Springs 1 Reno 3 Sunriver/Bend, Oregon 2 San Diego 5 Monterey/Carmel 9 5

6 Art Dansby, Southern Area AVP 2010 Martha Hightower Junior Golf Tournament Results Championship Ladies Margie Bethley... Low Gross L. A. Fairways Myretta Long... 1st Net Tee Masters Betty Wimberly... 2nd Net Golden Tees Championship Men Keon Witherspoon... Low Gross Cosmos Gus Robinson... 1st Net Tee Masters Larry Taylor... 2nd Net Tee Masters A Flight Ladies Pamela Easter... Low Gross Golden Tees Carol Bailey... 1st Net Cosmos Ercell Hoffman... 2nd Net Tee Masters A Flight Men Potas Newman... Low Gross Victoria Don Cobb... 1st Net Pro Duffers Felton Williams... 2nd Net Cosmos The First Tee of South Los Angeles (Junior Golf Scholarship) SCGA awards $11,000 in scholarships to Southern Area Junior Golfers. SCGA Game Day to visit Maggie Hathaway on Saturday June 26th. Southern Area to send 40 participants to the WSGA Annual Alan Bennett Jr. Golf Tournament in Oakland August 4th 6th. B Flight Ladies Jackie Newman... Low Gross Tee Divas Marguerite Waddy... 1st Net Tee Divas Rose Mary Spriggs... 2nd Net Tee Divas B Flight Men Sammie Terrell... Low Gross Tee Masters Al Avery... 1st Net Mile High Sandbaggers Leland Sparks... 2nd Net Cosmos C Flight Men Willie Craven... Low Gross Cosmos Harry Bellard... 1st Net Cosmos Joseph Gardner... 2nd Net Cosmos 6 Upcoming Tournamnets July Fri-Sun Deep Drivers...Lake Tahoe, NV August Sat-Sun Leisure Hour...Portland, OR Sat-Sun Tee Masters...Los Angeles, CA Sat-Sun SABGC...Reno, NV September Sat-Sun Desert Trails...Tucson, AZ Sat-Sun Paramount...San Diego, CA Sat-Sun Women in Golf...Rancho Mirage, CA October Sat-Sun Pro Duffers West...Ventura, CA Sat-Sun Valley View...Las Vegas, NV December Sat-Sun Tri-Club Classic...Rancho Mirage, CA

7 2010 Tri-Club Classic December 11 th - 12 th Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort Championship Flight Drew Winzer 1st Low Gross 149 L. A. Fairways Cardell Kelly 1st Low Net 147 L. A. Fairways Ray Young 2nd Low Gross 154 L. A. Fairways Larry Blackmon 2nd Low Net 149 The Honors Men s A Flight Theron Jones 1st Low Gross 161 The Honors Willie Jenkins 1st Low Net 142 Cosmopolitan Donald Hall 2nd Low Gross 162 Spear Ed Baloney 2nd Low Net 145 SABGC Women s A Flight Elise King 1st Low Gross 158 The Honors Debra McCullough 1st Low Net 134 L. A. Fairways Beulah Stamps 2nd Low Gross 171 Tee Divas/Dudes Sandy Cohen 2nd Low Net 146 Valley View Men s B Flight Ted Burton 1st Low Gross 176 Tee Masters Art Dansby 1st Low Net 141 Continental Dock Jones 2nd Low Gross 184 L. B. Pack Charles Smith 2nd Low Net 145 L. A. Fairways Women s B Flight Jenny Bethune 1st Low Gross 199 Tee Divas/Dudes Shirley Dones 1st Low Net 131 Tee Divas/Dudes Rose Woods 2nd Low Gross 201 Golden Tees Rose Mary Spriggs 2nd Low Net 136 Tee Divas/Dudes Men s C Flight Odie Woods 1st Low Gross 187 L. A. Fairways Merlin Neal 1st Low Net 139 Tee Masters Carey Stephenson 2nd Low Gross 198 L. B. Pack Bill Russell 2nd Low Net 147 L. B. Pack Guest Flight Nelson Japlit 1st Low Gross 181 NASA Crayton Kidd 1st Low Net 145 Farmington Hills, Mi. Faalua Ahsoon 2nd Low Gross 188 Los Serranos G. C. Charles Bossett 2nd Low Net 146 Oakland, Ca. 56th Annual Championship Results Men s Championship Cecil Woods 1st Low Gross 224 Desert Mashie Cardell Kelly 1st Low Net 213 LA Fairways David Wooding 2nd Low Gross 227 The Honors Garland Williams 2nd Low Net 215 Mile Hi Women s Championship Cammi Stith 1st Low Gross 230 Mile Hi Lynda Donahue 1st Low Net 217 Sistas on the Links Deanna Hampton 2nd Low Gross 256 Vernoncrest Liz Mitchell 2nd Low Net 228 Vernoncrest Men s A Flight Lonnie Porter 1st Low Gross 237 Mile Hi Rufus Smith 1st Low Net 216 LA Fairways Gus Robinson 2nd Low Gross 243 Tee Masters James Sheffield 2nd Low Net 216 Desert Mashie Women s A Flight Camille Thornton Cynthia Rush 1st Low Gross 1st Low Net Vernoncrest Valley View Janis Carter 2nd Low Gross 299 Tee Tee Divas/Tee Dudes/Dudes Jenny Bethune 2nd Low Net 224 Tee Tee Divas/Tee Dudes/Dudes Men s B Flight Harry Block 1st Low Gross 249 SABGC Charles Graham 1st Low Net 210 Paramount Earl McKinley 2nd Low Gross 253 Arroyo Tommy Randle 2nd Low Net 214 Arroyo Women s B Flight Briana Peterson 1st Low Gross 330 Leisure Hour Vanessa Donaville 1st Low Net 234 Sistas on the Links JoJo Bridgewaters 2nd Low Gross 343 Mile Hi Beverly Gudger 2nd Low Net 243 Leisure Hour Men s C Flight Theron Roby 1st Low Gross 271 Linksters Vernon Rhyne 1st Low Net 221 Cosmopolitan Robert Hall 2nd Low Gross 279 Valley View Jeff Green 2nd Low Net 222 Mile Hi Men s D Flight Ken Mason 1st Low Gross 281 Mile Hi Rudolph Brown 1st Low Net 223 Greenseekers Bill Stringfellow 2nd Low Gross 295 The Honors Walter Epting 2nd Low Net 242 Mile Hi Senior Upper Men Al Wilson 1st Low Gross 262 The Honors Joe Gardner 1st Low Net 219 Cosmopolitan Louis Howard 2nd Low Gross 265 Mile Hi Joe Robinson 2nd Low Net 225 Desert Trails Senior Lower Men Ray Young 1st Low Gross 227 LA Fairways Ed Presley 1st Low Net 202 Bay Area Don Brown 2nd Low Gross 228 Desert Mashie 2nd Low Net (see update) Senior Upper Women Stephanie Fleming 1st Low Gross 312 Sistas on the Links Jackie Newman 1st Low Net 222 Tee Divas/Tee Dudes Delanie Powell 2nd Low Net 231 Tee Divas/Tee Dudes Senior Lower Women Rosalie James 1st Low Gross 263 Vernoncrest Leslie Banks 1st Low Net 221 Tee Divas/Tee Dudes Beulah Stamps 2nd Low Gross 269 Tee Divas/Tee Dudes Millie Chadwick 2nd Low Net 237 Tee Divas/Tee Dudes Team Winner - Bay Area SCore 1089 Ed Presley, Ed Capla, Nate Jackson, Sam Phillips, Frank Cuthbert 7

8 Tee Divas & Tee Dudes Celebrate the Journey presentation in April. This proved to be a winning combination as it got everyone Fired Up playing on designated courses and gaining extra points when playing with another member. Results showed with improved scores, with making new friends and with winning a little money. Indeed we were happy to have been fired up. Gloria Howard, Player Development Chair, and her committee kicked off The Player Development Program in April with over 24 members signing up. They had an afternoon program where she introduced the program, the golf courses and the program goals and objectives. In addition to the play dates she enumerated a number of outside lessons available to the participants. There are 3-par courses for newer golfers and regulation courses for experienced golfers. Most of the play dates were filled and paid for before the reception was over. The self-introductions by each person explaining how and why they became interested in golf were very moving and revealing. 8 If 2009 was a year of something different for Tee Divas and Tee Dudes Golf Club it ushered in a decidedly different Vice President Janis Carter and her committee blasted out 2009 with a vengeance by hosting a bang up Christmas party. The party was toasted with wine provided by wine connoisseur Joseph Alexander. It set the stage for Tournament Chair, Cheryl Roots, to hand out trophies to all the year-end winners with wine and champagne toasts to each winner. Beulah Stamps and Donald Gridiron, Jr. were named Club Champions, which called for extra toasts. Needless to say every one had to dance off the after effects of all the toasting. Fortunately we had a dynamic D.J. who provided music for all ages. We are grateful to the membership that our Christmas project successfully provided financial aid for three college students prescreened by the Brotherhood Crusade as needing help; and that we were able to purchase two very expensive pieces of learning equipment for the Jeffery Foundation. The Jeffery Foundation provides educational experiences for children with learning disabilities. For the first time in the 14-year history of Tee Divas and Tee Dudes Golf Club a Tee Dude, Rodney Gants was announced as the new Tournament Chair. He accepted the appointment with gusto and is already making his influence felt. Interesting he has selected as members for his working committee several other Dudes, humm! Ladies, let s watch these men! As a club which had its beginning from the Women in Golf program, we have a special affinity for the women and men coming out of that program. We do everything possible to make sure these new golfers keep playing year around. While we have a fully operational Player Development Program from April to the middle of September, there is a gap from September to April. This past winter Patty Boykin and Millie Chadwick presented a program Fired Up for Golf challenging all members to play through the winter to work on their game through a competition which would begin in October and conclude with an award This March we were proud to host WSGA President, Tamera Baxter and The First Tee of Southern Los Angeles Board Member, Shawn Washington, at our Membership meeting. We were grateful that they took the time from their busy schedule to spend the time exchanging ideas with our membership. The President asked us to participate in the Gimme Four program. She has asked every club to send at least 4 members (one foursome) to each sanctioned tournament. This will help to insure the success of the sanctioned tournaments. Tee Divas and Tee Dudes have made an effort to attend as many tournaments as possible. We have already had representation at four of the seven sanctioned tournaments held so far this year. We had eight members at the Vernoncrest Sweetheart Tournament, three members at the Pacific Desert Classic; Beulah Stamps, our Club Champion was the Ladies Championship Flight, Low Gross winner; Four members at the 65th Annual Cosmopolitan Golf Club Tournament; Rose Mary Spriggs was the Women s B Flight, Low Net Winner; Four members at the Desert Mashie Annual. We will have 27 golfers at the WSGA Annual in Denver; and we will conclude our Annual Away trip at the Leisure Continue on page 9 Tee Divas & Tee Dudes

9 Tee Divas & Tee Dudes Continued Hour Tournament in Portland, Oregon. We usually have members attending the following sanctioned tournaments Tee Masters; Paramount, Women in Golf North-South Shootout, Pro Duffers-West, and The Tri-Club Classic. This year we won t make all of the tournaments, but next year we ll try again. Tee Divas and Tee Dudes has had personal difficulties to overcome this year, our President Doris LaCour has been sidelined with foot surgery. Her well-trained surrogates have stepped up and carried on. But don t get it twisted, Doris is in charge! The Women in Golf Southern Area Representative, Jerrie Shepherd s mother passed away after a long illness. Jerrie is, as the English say, keeping a stiff upper lip. Her committee is carrying on but Jerrie, too, is in charge. Although our Club doesn t have an annual tournament we do have periodic Anniversary Celebrations. Next year 2011 we will have our 15-year Anniversary celebration trip and tournament in some distant city or port. We will invite members of WSGA to join us for this important celebration. Cosmopolitan 65th Annual Tournament Results Championship 1st Low Gross... Ron Ruiz...Arroyo nd Low Gross.. James Ely...Arroyo st Low Net... Gus Robinson...Tee Masters nd Low Net... Charles Kirksey...Cosmopolitan A Flight... 1st Low Gross... Don Matthews...Arroyo nd Low Gross.. Felton Williams...LA Fairway st Low Net... Norval Powell...Tee Masters nd Low Net... David Tillman...Arroyo B Flight 1st Low Gross... George Colebrook.Desert Trails * 2nd Low Gross.. Theron Jones...The Honors st Low Net... Steve Fisher...The Honors * 2nd Low Net... Earl McKinley...Arroyo C Flight 1st Low Gross... Vernon Rhyne...Cosmopolitan nd Low Gross... Joe Gardner...Cosmopolitan st Low Net... Carl Limbrick Jr...Paramount nd Low Net... Morris Russ...The Honors Flight D Flight 1st Low Gross... Emanuel London.LB Pack nd Low Gross.. Frank Eldridge...Cosmopolitan st Low Net... Ed Johnson...Continental nd Low Net... Carl Limbrick Sr...Paramount Ladies A Flight 1st Low Gross... Juanita Williams...Tee Masters st Low Net... Veronica Alford...Cosmopolitan Ladies B Flight 1st Low Gross... Cheryl Marshall...Golden Tees st Low Net... Rosemary Spriggs..Tee Divas/Dudes GUEST FLIGHT (CALLOWAY) 1st Low Gross... Mykol Lewis st Low Net... Ted Gaddis * *won on scorecard 9

10 Sisters Across America 2010 Event was held in Orlando, FL May 14th 16th Numbers were small, but as usual a great time was had but all. There were new ladies from different parts of the United States. There were women from Louisiana, New Jersey, Texas, Michigan, Connecticut, Washington D. C., Ohio and 5 new ladies came from Atlanta, GA. It s becoming an epidemic of beautiful black women coming together in the name of golf. 12 WSGA members were in attendance with 3 winning trophies! Carolyn Suttles(L) of Arizona took 1st place in Flight #3 and Carnell Wilson(R) of Denver took 3rd place in Flight #2. Esther Wilson took 1st place in Flight #1. Congratulations Ladies!! One of the greatest challenges facing young minority female golfers is the opportunity to get the proper training and coaching required to prepare and maintain a career as a Professional Golfer. Our hope is that our efforts will afford the opportunity for a minority female to pursue her dreams of being a Professional Golfer. Sisters Across America, Inc., selected of Shasta Averyhardt candidate for assistance in becoming an LPGA Tour Professional and a few days after returning from Florida we received the news that Shasta qualified for the 2010 US Women s Open which will be held July in Oakmont, PA. Shasta Averyhardt-Jackson State Graduate Shasta with Sisters Across America Associate Members 10 Shasta and Tee Diva Members

11 Katie Catron WSGA WIG General Chair Blessings to all whom are enjoying As you know, the WSGA-WIG Annual is upon us. All are counting on your attendance!!! We must reach that magic number of one hundred (100) ladies in the field at the annual in June. We will also have Senior Flight this year for a 55 and over category if enough entries permit us to do so. We have a chance seniors! We are also looking forward to a special afternoon of fun at the Summit, Thursday, June 24th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. We are requesting positive suggestions and ideas only for direction and impact for growth in WSGA-WIG organization Desert Mashie Junior Golfers with Coach Harold Field, Jr. The following Desert Mashie junior golfers were selected to play in the 11th Annual Bill Dickey Invitational on June 20 23, 2010 at The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, Georgia. The BDI is the premier national junior golf championship for college bound youth of color and this year they received over 96 applications. Congratulations to our junior golfers for making the cut! Women in Golf is reaching its 20th Anniversary of the North/ South Shootout scheduled to tee off September 24, 2010 with a pre-celebration Tournament, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Golf Resort in Palm Desert. There will be prizes galore, and ready to be won. On Saturday, September 25th, the celebration will continue with the usual match play for the perpetual trophy, and additional prizes. Ladies if you have not already done so, please plan to attend these special events. Western States Golf Association members comes together annually for a shoot-out, the North ladies vs. South ladies, where bragging rights precedes the win of the trophy. You don t want to miss this 20 year celebration. Over the years, Aid to Women Golfers became Women in Golf (WIG), many of you will receive special recognition for your continued effort and support in maintaining the many friendships/plays for these 20 years. We had a great shoot-out at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Resort, previously, returning was a plus for this special occasion. We invite you, your family and friends to join us again. SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2010 Marriott s Shadow Ridge Resort, Palm Desert, California $ per person Includes Friday Night Celebration, Saturday Golf tournament, Awards, Gifts, Meals, Prizes and a lot more! Pre-celebration golf tournament (Friday, 11 am) (This is a separate tournament, with special prizes and awards) Additional $65.00 ($50 deposit now, & BALANCE due by 8/1/10) FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND To complete your reservation online. Anthony Quezada, Nichole Jones, and Michael Guardiola In an effort to get back to basics, Desert Mashie is planning a couple of road trips in Fall The first will be a bus trip to Las Vegas during the weekend of October 22, This trip will be in conjunction with Valley View Golf Club s annual tournament. The second trip is a weekend getaway to Rocky Point, Mexico. The package will include bus transportation, 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, and camaraderie with your fellow Mashies. Golf will be available for those who wish to play, but there s plenty to do in Rocky Point even if you re not a golfer. Contact Betty Shelton (623) for more details. 11

12 Junior Golf Director Debbie Moaning WSGA Jr. Golf Chair The 30th Annual Alan Bennett Jr. Golf Tournament took place in Oakland, California this past August and was a huge success. Ed and Dolores Presley took on the challenge of making this happen just as they did by teaming with Bill Dickey in Team Presley welcomed 118 juniors, 77 adults, and six junior observers with a warm and hospitable reception making everyone s experience in the San Francisco Bay area memorable. Many thanks to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in the planning and execution of this years event, the sponsors for supporting the effort, and the City of Oakland for embracing us on this momentous occasion. Join me in celebrating the accomplishments of the participants; congratulate those who won their flights, and look forward to next year s tournament. WSGA Jr. Ch WSGA 2010 Tourname We will probably have 120 to 125 ju 12 Area Junior Golfers Southern Calif 40 Las Vegas 35 Pacific Northwest 25 AZ/COLO 10 Northern 10 plus TOTALS 120 plus

13 Las Vegas has made arrangements for accommodations at another nearby hotel, which works out fine, because we would have needed additional rooms at the Holiday Inn around the corner. Also, Southern Area, Las Vegas, and Pacific Northwest will each have a chartered bus, which may solve our transportation dilemma as regards expenses and logistics. Las Vegas and Portland have already offered its bus to transport additional Junior s if needed. I would hope that Southern California will also. The tentative Schedule of Events is being revised as information is being received. For example, since some of the participants will not be arriving until mid-afternoon on Tuesday, August 3rd, we are rescheduling the SF Bay Area bus tour to approximately 2:30PM, Thursday, Aug 5th (after play) and giving the afternoon arrivals free time until dinner that evening. My niece, a former SF resident who has significant ties in SF is in the process of procuring a tour guide for each bus. Mr. Presley s wife has been in communication with the Oakland Space & Science Observatory to provide for the increase in the number of expected participants. They are also working on rearranging the sites for the Tuesday evening dinner to accommodate the increased numbers. After he receives a firm count, he can determine the number of shirts & caps and the number of trophies that need to be ordered. The contents of the brochure will include a history of the WSGA Junior Championships from inception, in addition to pictures of participants from the early years. WALL STREET An article from the Wall Street Journal (mainly for Area VP to share with Jr. Program Directors) Topic Golf s Big Problem: No Kids.. air Reports nt (Oakland) Report niors and 60 adults participating: Adults Totals plus plus 183 plus COMMUNICATION To better our communications, I want a list from each Area VP of the Jr. Programs under them as well as name of organization, Director, address, telephone number, website, address, how often are you visiting the programs in your area and how often are you conducting an area group meeting. If you do or don t have this in place I want your plan sent to my (damoaning@comcast.net) by July 15th. You will also be required to forward me a quarterly report regarding the status of your area, first report will be due September 30th sent to my as well. Thank you. FUTURE In closing going forward the WSGA Jr. Tournament will be assigned 3 years out in advance (that would give the areas more time to do fundraising for the tournament since our membership is down and we can t for see the future) my goal is to find a corporate sponsor that would fund our tournament. 13

14 Pacific Desert Classic The Honors Paramount Inland Empire The Pacific Desert Classic (PDC) began as a joint venture between The Honors, Paramount, and Inland Empire Golf Clubs in an effort to create an invitational tournament that would provide exciting competition among the members of the Pacific Desert Area and friends. Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana began as our gracious host-course for this 2-day event. As the tournament grew, we would later add Oak Quarry Golf Club, a 72-par championship course in Riverside, as the second venue. The PDC has always been a fun-filled event hosting as many as 115 golfers. Our tournament has not been without its many challenges, i.e. unpredictable weather, organizing, the departure of one of our host clubs, etc. However, with commitment to persevere, we are now celebrating 10 years strong. Today, the PDC is a much anticipated sanctioned tournament and the cohosts are The Honors and Inland Empire Golf Clubs. This year, on April 9 & 10, the tenth anniversary was celebrated in style. Each day 80 plus golfers experienced excellent conditions, camaraderie, two challenging rounds of golf, and fun. Participants competed for cash and prizes including a $10,000 hole-in-one contest. Immediately after Friday s play at Oak Quarry, the hospitality at the Holiday Inn in Ontario provided a relaxing atmosphere where participants enjoyed a scrumptious buffet and on into the evening with live entertainment and dancing. Day two activities continued at Sierra Lakes Golf Course with a luncheon and awards presentation immediately after play. Special thanks to our WSGA dignitaries and club presidents in attendance in particular President Tamera Baxter, and Past- President George Colebrook. We d also like to commend our supporters from the WSGA community and friends who came from far and near for making this 10th Anniversary celebration a special one. Our tournament sponsors have been superb. For the past eight years, Shawn Washington Accountancy Corporation has stanchly supported our efforts and ideas for making our tournament a success. This year we welcomed a new sponsor, Cheryl Stephen of State Farm Insurance Agency. One program that is dear to our hearts is The Honors Junior Golf Program under the direction of James W. Lewis. Each year at the PDC, participants are invited to buy into our 50/50 Hole contest to help support our juniors. This year more than $800 was raised and will contribute to ensure the success of our goals for our junior golfers. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2010 Pacific Desert Classic! We appreciate your support in the past and we are looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 PDC for another exciting and competitive tournament. 14 Pacific Desert Classic Flight Champions Men s Championship Flight 1st Low Gross...Dave Wooding...The Honors st Low Net...Erik Williams...LA Fairways nd Low Net:...Kenny Jordan...Valley View Men s A Flight 1st Low Gross...James Lewis...The Honors st Low Net...Theron Jones...The Honors nd Low Net...George Colebrook...Desert Mashie Men s B Flight 1st Low Gross...Andrew Brewer...Valley View st Low Net...Dock Jones...The Honors nd Low Net...Bobbie Smith...Cosmos Men s C Flight 1st Low Gross...Keith Lee...The Honors st Low Net...Bill Stringfellow...The Honors nd Low Net...James Curtis...Inland Empire Ladies Championship Flight 1st Low Gross...Beulah Stamps...Tee Divas/Dudes st Low Net...Tamera Baxter...Bay Area nd Low Net...Sandy Cohen...Valley View Save the date April 9 & 10, 2011 More on page 21 Pacific Desert

15 Desert Mashie s 62nd Annual Results Desert Mashie Golf Club welcomed 148 golfers to their 62nd Annual on May 8th & 9th at the Whirlwind Golf Course in Chandler, AZ. Representatives from more than 10 WSGA clubs attended this year. Championship (Men) 1st Low Gross... Cecil Woods...Desert Mashie nd Low Gross... Danny Ganier...Valley View st Low Net... James Colebrook...Desert Mashie nd Low Net... Jerry Hill...Desert Mashie Championship (Women) 1st Low Gross... Lynda Donahue...Sistas on the Links nd Low Gross... Toni Davis...Desert Mashie st Low Net... Tamera Baxter...Bay Area nd Low Net... Ingrid Garvey...Desert Mashie A Flight (Men) 1st Low Gross... Lamar Bell...Honors nd Low Gross... Nate Mathis...Desert Mashie st Low Net... Harold Fields...Desert Mashie nd Low Net... Zeke Weatherspoon...Desert Mashie A Flight (Women) 1st Low Gross... Jo Jo Bridgewaters...Mile Hi Sandbaggers nd Low Gross... Barbara Davis Hines...Desert Mashie st Low Net... Cheryl Marshall...Golden Tees nd Low Net... Emery Evans-Burr...Desert Mashie B Flight 1st Low Gross... Ted Burton...Tee Master nd Low Gross... George Colebrook...Desert Mashie st Low Net... Al Avery...Mile High Sandbaggers nd Low Net... Ted Wilson...Desert Mashie C Flight 1st Low Gross... Robert Hall...Valley View nd Low Gross... Jimmy Shelton...Desert Mashie st Low Net... Maurice Cotton...Desert Mashie nd Low Net... Johnnie O Neil...Desert Mashie Senior Flight 1st Low Gross... Ray Young...L A Fairways nd Low Gross... Phillips Brooks...Spear st Low Net... Charles Dorton...Bay Area nd Low Net... Ed Presley...Bay Area Guest Flight 1st Low Gross... Darryl Phillips...Walnut, CA st Low Net... Harold Hurtt...Houston, TX Mark your calendars for May 7 8, 2011! 15

16 Mile Hi Sandbaggers Denver, CO 25th Year Celebration ( ) Annual Billy Starks Memorial Tournament DAY ONE (Saturday 5/1/10) Blind Draw Team: First Place Team... Walt Epting/Bill Peay...$90.00 Second Place Team... Romell Balanciere/Bill Craven...$70.00 Third Place Team... Lucius Ashby/Tim Morris...$60.00 Fourth Place Team... Sam Pegues/Manzell Williams...$40.00 Fifth Place Team... Ron Henry/John McLendon...$20.00 FLIGHT ONE SKINS (5): $22.00 each Tim Morris, Lonnie Dixon, Bill Craven, Gregory Walton. FLIGHT TWO SKINS (7): $10.00 each Romell Balanciere, Sam Pegues, Louis Howard, Micheal Conkrite, Micheal Mullins. The Starks Family FLIGHT THREE SKINS (9): $8.00 each Walt Epting, Kip Cheeseboro, Bill West, Carnell Wilson. PROXIES Jimmy Pea #3, John McLendon #7, Mike Mullins #13, No Winner #16 DAY TWO (SUNDAY 5/2/10) Stroke Play: FLIGHT ONE First low gross... Ron Henry...( 82 ) First low net... Bobby Oliver...( 70 ) Second low gross... Bill Peay...( 84 ) Second low net... Mel Thomas...( 74) FLIGHT TWO First low gross... Mike Mullins...( 85 ) First low net... John McLendon...( 73 ) Second low gross... Louis Howard...( 92 ) Second low net... Bill Norwood...( 75 ) FLIGHT THREE First low gross... Jimmy Pea...( 88 ) First low net... JoJo Bridgewaters...( 75 ) Second low gross... Carnell Wilson...( 99 ) Second low net... Walt Epting...( 76 ) FLIGHT ONE SKINS (9): $12.00 each Bobby Oliver, Lonnie Dixon, Maurice Edgerton, Ron Henry, Tim Morris, Bill Peay, Mel Thomas. FLIGHT TWO SKINS (7): $10.00 each Mike Mullins, Manzell Williams, Louis Howard, Romell Balanciere, Sam Pegues. FLIGHT THREE SKINS (8): $9.00 each Jimmie Pea, JoJo Bridgewater, Walt Epting, Kip Cheeseboro, Bill West, Gildred Barber. PROXIES Ken Crichlow #3, Mike Mullins #7, Walt Epting #13, No Winner #16 16

17 Area Vice President Report Arizona/Colorado This past golf season at Jackson State University was my sophomore season. If anyone has heard of a term called the Sophmore Slump, well I had a little of that. My season consisted of many ups and downs score wise. Although, it wasn t necessarily a great scoring season, I had many great experiences both on the course and off that opened my mind to what can be. For instance we traveled a little more, going to such humdrum places like Atlanta, Florida and that God awful place called Honolulu Hawaii. I met so many different very good golfers that it actually helped me realize I have some issues in my swing I need to work out. One of the many highlights of this year included winning the SWAC conference championship again. One of my teammates, Jennifer Sells from Houston won and I placed third shooting = 154 for the two day tournament. I was also selected again to the SWAC First Team All Conference for a second time. This victory advanced us to the NCAA regional s which were held in Columbus Indiana. Our team game plan was to make a statement, and set the pace for other HBCU s. To show these other teams that we came to compete and to be a First for Coach Eddie Payton and get through to the next round. We went out there with positive hearts and determined minds despite the seemingly difficult course/conditions and played to the best of our abilities...the thing that hurt us the most was our inability to capitalize on great shots...we each had those couple 2, 3, 4 holes a round that crippled our score. Nevertheless, overall, regional s was a tremendous learning experience! I understand that being good or great at anything is a process. It is though this good to great process that I feel we progressed as a team and even though I didn t have the best scoring average, I feel that my mental aspect of the game has matured. The process has brought learning how to grasp the positive side into view. This summer, I am on a mission. A mission to become better by enhancing my olf skills physically, mentally, and emotionally because I certainly do not want to be the same golfer next year that I am now when next season starts. So, I am striving to be what I want to become and I will achieve that, by first, conceiving an image on the inside, second, having the courage to believe in myself to conquer that image. And finally, having the willpower and discipline to carry-out what I must do every day to increase my whole golf game. Overall, I would not change a thing. I had a great time with great people and travelled to some great places. Cammi Stith (far left) with Jackson State Golf Team Desert Mashie Golf Club paid the entry fees for three juniors to participate in the Thunderbird Collegiate Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, in April at Karsten Golf Course. The field was limited to 96 amateur players. Teams were comprised of a top player from each college. The format was best ball/modified Scramble. Junior participates were Nicole Jones, Michael Guardiola, Anthony Quezada and teamed with a collegiate golfer from the University of Arizona. The team finished at -10. Nicole won the closest to the pin at the 135 yard 16th hole. WOMEN IN GOLF CO The Greenseekers and Mile Hi Sandbaggers Golf Clubs combined their efforts to continue with six weeks of lessons. They average 6-12 women per lesson at the Colorado Golf Academy, Green Valley Ranch Golf Course. Desert Mashie Women in Golf clinics began on January 30 and ended May 15, They had 20 people participate of which three were men. Lonnie Dixon, AVP SISTERS ACROSS AMERICA, May 14-16, 2010, Orlando, Florida The tournament participates were Gildred Barber, JoJo Bridgewaters and Carnell Wilson, from the Mile Hi Sandbaggers Golf Club. Carnell Wilson won 3rd place in Flight 2. These ladies spent the weekend hobnobbing and rubbing elbows with Shasta Averyhardt days before she qualifies for US Women s Open. Sisters Tournament supports her effort to become a player on the LPGA Tour 17

18 Women in Golf Southern Area Women in Golf Southern Area hosted the 20th Anniversary North/South Shootout & Celebration held at the beautiful Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort in Palm Desert, California. The Resort provided a wonderful setting for over 60 ladies to greet each other, make new friends, and play great golf. The banquet room was beautifully decorated, the buffet meals were outstanding, and there were door prizes galore. This year s event was unique, as there were two separate golf tournaments, one on Friday and another on Saturday. On Friday, WIG took time to honor and say thanks to 12 ladies who pioneered Women in Golf s Shootout in 1990 and have supported the event for 20 years. Each honoree was presented with a long stem red rose and a certificate from California State Senator Curren D. Price, who praised them for their loyalty and support to the organization. The honoree s were Dorothy Hawkins, Ann Bryant, Beulah Stamps, Esther Wilson, B.J. Braswell, Edna Buckley, Myretta Long Oliphant, Cheryl Marshall, Catherine Marshall, Saundra Pierce, Bobbie Smith, and Ethel Williams. Saturday s tournament was the Shootout where the North competed against the South in a stroke play format. Each lady in attendance received a heart pendant necklace and souvenir booklet filled with pages of WIG history, pictures and current information. Women in Golf Chair, Katie Catron, was acknowledged for her dedication and tenure as WIG Chair with a lovely plaque presented by Doris LaCour, President of Tee Divas & Tee Dudes. Special thanks to the men of Inland Empire Golf Club and The Honors Golf Club, as they brought 20 members to the tournament to assist in filling the field. The Shootout winner for 2010 was the South and tournament results are as follows: Special thanks and appreciation to our Tournament Chair, Myretta Long, for an outstanding job on this year s Shootout & Celebration. Looking at Women in Golf s future, I encourage all ladies to get involved with your Area Representatives and make a commitment to assist in bringing more ladies to WSGA s member clubs. This single act will increase the number of Women in Golf members and WSGA s membership at large, and we want the next 20 years of WIG to reflect the same positive changes that we have seen since Continue on page 19 Women in Golf... Friday... Saturday... Pre-Tournament... Annual Shoot-out Flight A 1st low gross... Carolyn Suttles...Deanna Hampton 2nd low gross... Esther Wilson...Elise King 1st low net...esther Wilson 2nd low net...carolyn Suttles Flight B 1st low gross... Jacquelyn Harbert...Jenny Bethune 2nd low gross... Gloria Howard...Cynthia Rush-Williams 1st low net...emma Mosley 2nd low net...stephanie Miller Flight C 1st low gross... Patty Boykins...Delanie Powell 2nd low gross... Victoire Prothro...Marva McLaurin 1st low net...bettye Walker 2nd low net...shirley Dones Flight D 1st low gross... No D on Friday...Rose Mary Spriggs 2nd low gross...victoire Prothro 1st low net...aundria Rogers 2nd low net...roberta Cormier

19 Women in Golf Continued TRAINING WIG s Southern Area Training Program introduced over 63 (50 beginners and 13 intermediates) people to the game of golf. Many of the trainees are now members of WSGA s Southern Area clubs. The new Training Program sessions started on April 2, 2011 at Chester Washington Golf Course and we have 17 ladies participating in the spring 8-week class. NEW AND EXCITING We recently installed a new Women in Golf Southern Area Chair, Tonia Knightner from Vernoncrest Golf Club. Tonia s board is Janet Washington, Assistant Chair (Tee Divas & Tee Dudes); Beverly Byrd, Recording Secretary (Golden Tees); Juanita Williams, Treasurer (Tee Masters); Rosalie James, Financial Secretary (Tee Masters); Rose Woods, Tournament Chair (Golden Tees); and Valerie Moses, Parliamentarian (Vernoncrest). Jerrie Shepherd, Women in Golf Southern Area Representative 56th Annual Championship Tournament Committee Meeting TournamentDirector Al Avery To all of my annual tournament staff, I want to say thanks, before the fun starts in a few weeks. You have put in endless hours of unselfish dedicated work. While attending hours of early morning and late night meetings, you remained resolved. THANK YOU, in advance for your continued support and dedication. And for our Volunteers, we need your commitment and support even more. We need you to make our event an event. So thank you, in advance also. Al Avery Safe travels to you and most of all when the tournament starts, have fun, and enjoy the fellowships of our members and new friends. 19

20 Pacific Northwest Area Report Robert Williams, Area Vice President Douglass Youth Golf Club First Annual Dinner and Auction fundraiser was a huge success. With the mayor of Kent Washington Suzette Cooke and Eddie Rye as Masters of Ceremonies. Speakers included Washington State Senator, Claudia Kauffman, King County Councilmember, Larry Gossett, Kent School District, Becky Hanks, Dr. Harry Sese, parents and junior members. Hats off to Larry Tukes, President Douglass Youth Golf Club and all that help put on this gala event. Featured in pictures below: Joan Tukes president of Douglass Senior Women and Men Golf Club, Larry s sister Mayor Suzette Cooke and Eddie Rye Masters of Ceremonies, councilmember Larry Gossett Larry, his wife, sister Joan and mother learning a new dance. New from Leisure hour and Fir State. Both clubs are working on increasing their membership and wishing for less rain. As many know, Douglass Fir State and Leisure Hour participate with a Group of golfers in the Northwest and put on five events in Oregon and Washington. The first event was in Umatilla, Oregon and about 90 golfers participated in this three day event. We look forward to WSGA members attending our sanctioned events coming up. To see all of Leisure Hour events visit us at www. leisurehourgolf.com. Douglass Men and Women Golf Club: On May 14th 2010 the Douglass Men and Women held a Auction and Dinner that was well attended by Washington s state, County and local official. The auction and dinner was to support the juniors program. Douglass is in full gear on their membership drive and retention program. Fir State Golf Club: Fir State is making changes on meeting dates and dates to play together as a club. They are working on re-establishing their junior s program and membership drive. Leisure Hour Senior and Junior Golf Club: You will find the Leisure Hour junior report in your packet. Leisure Hour Senior Club Major Activities: Total membership 57 (9 women) Bob Williams Golf events Established tee-times every Saturday year round. Sweepstakes events every month during the season. NWGA (clubs in Oregon and Washington) schedule during season. Each club hosts a tournament each season. WSGA sanctioned event is being held August 6-8 in Portland, OR. Women in Golf and new member recruitment Let s Play Golf held in April to invite potential members to learn about LHGC. Lissa Guyton, Women in Golf Chair has been working with several new women members to get instruction and practice on a regular basis. New Year s Gala 2010 is being planned for New Year s Eve to celebrate with community and raise funds for the Junior and Senior Clubs. Junior Golf separate report submitted by Debbie Moaning. Leisure Hour Golf Club website 20

21 Pacific Desert Granville Brown, Area Vice President June 23, 2010 Inland Empire James White 10th Annual PDC Tournament, April 9 & 10 at Oak Quarry & Sierra Lakes Golf Club 82 Participants. Next year s tournament dates are Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10, 2011 at East Valley Golf Club. Paramount Ethel Williams Paramount s annual tournament is Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19, The Honors Theron Jones 10th Annual PDC Tournament, April 9 & 10 at Oak Quarry & Sierra Lakes Golf Club 82 Participants 53rd Annual Tournament dates are Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2011 site TBA Granville Brown Junior are participating in WSGA Junior Golf Championship in Oakland, CA Conducted 20 site visits at various hotel & casino for the WSGA Annual Tournament Valley View Granville Brown Active subscriber to the African American Golfer s Magazine. Doll & Guyz Tournament for Valley View Golf Club held on February 20, 2010 Las Vegas Paiute Golf Course, it was a 4 person, 2 Best Ball format. Contributed $150 to the hospitality suite for the 56th Annual in Denver, CO Visited Reno, NV Peppermill Hotel and Lakeridge and Red Hawks Golf Courses for review and consideration for WSGA Annual Tournament host. Site visits to Bally s Paris, Golden Nugget, New York New York, and Green Valley Ranch. 52th Annual Tournament dates are Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24, 2010 at Boulder Creek Golf Club. General Handicap Chairman Report CLUB HANDICAP CERTIFICATION: The following 8 clubs have yet to complete the Seminar and Quiz: Aberdeen, Arroyo, Bay Area, Challengers, Fir State, Golden Tees, Inland Empire, and Pro Duffers West. The deadline is next June, so please; let s get on board right away. Go to: USGA.org/handicap section/handicap education/handicap seminar online. It takes about an hour or an hour and a half to complete both the seminar and the quiz. USGA will notify me when a club has passed. Thanks in advance. SCGA/Pub Links Conversion to GHIN: Posting in all of California, Oregon, Washington, Northern Nevada, Colorado and 63 other major Golf Associations across the US is now very simple via GHIN Network. A score posted in California pops up in your score history the very next day. Members in Southern Nevada and Arizona may still use the IGN Posting Network. Those members who were assigned a 2nd GHIN# in Southern CA during the conversion should report this info to my office, so that I may merge the 2 numbers into 1. Dewey Clark Sanctioned Tournament Score Posting: I will be posting all WSGA 56th Annual Tournament Scores. Willis Case is moving tees forward for Women, but not yet rerated. And the Men s tees are going to be re-rated as well. I will use the Handicap Manual Section 5-2(g) posting scores from Men s and Women s un-rated tees, unless CGA rates them prior to our event. Respectfully submitted, Dewey Clark, WSGA Handicapping 21

22 In Memoriam Henry A. Marshall June 11, 1933 May 9, 2010 Mr. Henry Hank Marshall was a member of Western States Golf Association for over 40 years. He and his wife, Catherine, joined the northern California member club, Golden Gaters and later served as club president. In June of 1993, he became the 9th President of WSGA where he served until Hank was committed to building the youth programs and improving the overall organization of the Association. He authorized the updating of the now old computer system and organized the women s golf program (formerly Aide to Women Golfers) to function like the other WSGA programs. This program is now known as Women in Golf (WIG). Hank s dedication and contribution to the growth of WSGA will never be forgotten. 22

23 The First Tee of South Los Angeles 2010 SCGA Scholarship Recipients SCGA Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to help youth continue their education in college or vocational school. This year $45,000 was distributed to 16 students for tuition, room and board, and educational supplies. The scholars are a tremendous group of individuals. The students were unique but are united by the common themes of a love for the game of golf and desire to work hard to earn their college degree. When interviewing with the Scholarship Committee, they arrived on time in business attire and some commuted up to four hours for the meeting. The committee was impressed with each candidate s ability to communicate their goals, the life lessons they ve learned from golf, how they have overcome obstacles, and the impact the scholarship would make in their lives. Reuben Torres $4,500 Torres graduated from the California Academy of Mathematics and Science and attends the University of California at Davis where he will redshirt on the golf team. Thanks to a class at Long Beach City College and further career exploration at his high school, he knows he wants to major in landscape architecture and utilize the land to build energy efficient buildings. As an avid golfer, Torres was able to qualify for The First Tee Walmart Open and played at Pebble Beach Golf Course. He played so well, his score was lower than his Championship Tour player partner. A multisport athlete, Torres also competed on the tennis, cross country, and basketball teams but he will pursue golf full-time in college. In addition, he logged over 500 hours in high school as a volunteer for his junior golf program and other local community organizations. Raven Clewis $2,500 Clewis was a senior at Cabrillo High School and is now attending Santa Monica College. She intends to transfer to UCLA after two years to purse her degree in marketing and music. Clewis was introduced to golf when she was ten years old by The First Tee of South Los Angeles and says that golf has helped keep me off of the streets and focus more on school. Clewis was also recently a junior report at the Northern Trust Open, where she kept a daily blog about the tournament. Her personal goal is to become a musician and major in business marketing to become a humanitarian so I can help millions around the world. William Chryar $2,500 Chryar, a member of The First Tee of South Los Angeles and graduated from Mira Costa High School. He attends Arizona State University with the intent of earning a degree in business or economics. He played in his first golf tournament at the age of seven when he became involved in Western States Golf Association. He is now a mentor for younger golfers at The First Tee of South Los Angeles and says, Mentoring the younger generation is the best way I can think of to give back to the community and all that it has given me. His ultimate dream would be to become a professional golfer and play on the PGA tour; however, until that happens, he will focus on his business degree so he can earn an honest living in society. Timothy Johnson $1,500 Johnson graduated from Washington Prep High School where he excelled in both golf and baseball. He s currently attending California State University at Dominguez Hills with an interest in video game design. An exemplary leader and mentor, Johnson s First Tee coach describes him as the best of what our program at The First Tee of South Los Angeles is about. Last year, Johnson won the Participant and Coaches Award for citizenship and practical application of the nine core values. In addition to volunteering at his junior golf program, Johnson carried a 3.6 GPA at Washington Prep, volunteers with Community Build, and is involved in a work-based learning program. 23