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

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1 SOUTHPAW NEWSLETTER January THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS NALG/USA BOARD Jon Flowers (OK) Chairman Joe Brogdon (GA) John Dourgarian (NJ) Frank Hunter (NC) Don Lightburn (NM) Dick Martin (TX) Terry Martin (NC) Jim Mason (FL) Sec/Treasurer Wally Mattson (CA) WALG Rep Jim Pfrogner (FL) Rick Rodriguez (CA) Paul Sprunk (OH) Bob Wolf (MI) Vice Chairman Have you sent in your Entry? Shell Landing Golf Club welcomes the National Association of Left-handed Golfers to the 82nd National Championship! The 2017 NALG National Championship will be played over four days, June 19-22, on Shell Landing Golf Club in Gautier, MS. Gautier (go-shay) is just outside of Biloxi, which is only 90 minutes from New Orleans. Come to play golf and then stay to visit New Orleans! Golf Digest named Shell Landing among America s Best New Courses of The January 2003 issue ranked the Davis Love III championship design #5 in America in the Best New Upscale Public category, and the only one in the top 5 located in the South. In 2007 Shell Landing was recognized by Golf Digest when it was presented the Architecture Award in recognition of our outstanding design and was named among the Best Golf Courses in the State. Exemplary personal service, five sets of tees, and immaculate course conditioning make a visit to Shell Landing a rewarding, enjoyable experience for golfers who demand the best. A beautiful clubhouse and deck offer every amenity. Shell Landing features a complete 15 acre practice facility, locker rooms, and storage. See for yourself join us in June! Shell Landing Golf Club 3499 Shell Landing Blvd. Gautier, MS (228) Golf course photos and information: Courtesy of Shell Landing Golf Club. Bridgestone Golf the Official Ball of the National Association of Left-Handed Golfers Phone Website nalg_sec_treas@yahoo.com

2 2017 NALG National Championship Information Host Hotel: IP Casino Resort Spa. 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS Website: Telephone: (888) The group rate for Sunday night 6/18 until Thursday 6/22 is $89.99 plus taxes and fees. The group rate for Saturday night 6/17 is $ plus taxes and fees. The taxes currently are 5% county accommodation tax plus 7% state sales tax; the resort fee is $10.08 per night, including tax. TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Our group code is S and the group is listed as National Assn. of Left Handed Golfers. The hotel recommends making reservations online by going to the website, Or you may call the IP Casino Resort Spa Room Reservations Department directly at (888) , press 1 for reservations, identify yourself as being with a group by using the group name or code, and present a credit card number to hold the reservation. NOTE: 25% discount at Back Bay Buffet with name tag and 25% discount at spa (except Saturday). Welcome Dinner: Sunday night 6/18 at the Hotel; a spouse/guest ticket is $30. Awards Luncheon: Thursday afternoon 6/22 at Shell Landing Golf Club. A spouse/guest ticket is $20. Ladies/Guests Event: Tuesday morning 6/20 enjoy the scenic ride from Biloxi to the historic French Quarter in New Orleans to shop, dine and experience the Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans. The coach will leave IP Casino at 8:30 a.m.; and then depart from New Orleans at 6:00 p.m. for the return to Biloxi. Cost is $35 per person based on 35 passengers. Practice Rounds: $35 at Shell Landing for the week prior to the tourney. Pro Shop: (228) Guest Golf: Wednesday morning 6/21, with shotgun start at 8:30am. Cost is $50 per person. Special Event: Wednesday afternoon 6/21: 4 hour Gulf of Mexico chartered fishing trip. Boat will leave Biloxi at 3:00 p.m. $110 per person. 6 person minimum, 15 maximum. Golfers, spouses and families welcome! Airports: Mobile, AL: 1 hour 15 minutes (might be good option for cost and location). Biloxi: 26 minutes (not sure what rates are to fly into this airport; if cheap, definitely the best option). New Orleans: 1 hour 45 minutes (probably cheapest option). On west side of New Orleans. Jackson: 2 hours 45 minutes (not a great option). Note: Biloxi is 90 minutes from New Orleans. 2

3 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM 82nd Annual NALG Championship Shell Landing Golf Club Gautier, MS June 19-22, 2017 Golfer Name: Age: Handicap: Index: Address: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Shirt Size Spouse/Guest Name: Guest Cell Phone: Golfer Address: Guest (Guest and phone info requested in order to better coordinate the Guest Activities for the Tournament.) Please select the Division in which you wish to compete: NALG Championship Division 6531 yards - Not Flighted NALG Open Division 6200 yards - Flighted after 36 Holes NALG Senior Division (Age 55+) 6200 yards - Flighted after 36 Holes NALG Masters Division (Age 70+) 5900 yards - Flighted after 36 Holes NALG Ladies Championship 5047 yards - Not Flighted Participant Package: Four green fees with cart, daily range balls, entry gift, tournament prizes, daily closest to the pin prize, Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, and Awards Luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Item Each Number Cost Entry Fee $450 1 $ 450 NALG Membership Fee (If not current) $ 25 Hole Sponsorship $ 75 SPOUSE / GUEST ACTIVITIES Spouse / Guest ticket(s) for Welcome Reception Sunday $ 30 Spouse / Guest ticket(s) for Awards Luncheon Thursday $ 20 Tuesday Morning Event Bus trip from Biloxi to French Quarter in New Orleans- 1 1/2 hour $ 35 bus ride to the historic French Quarter in New Orleans to shop, dine and experience the Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans. Bus will leave Imperial Palace Casino at 8:30 a.m. and leave from New Orleans to return at 6:00 p.m. $35 per person based on 35 passengers. Wednesday afternoon- 4 hour Gulf of Mexico chartered fishing trip. Boat will leave Biloxi at $110 3:00 p.m. 6 person minimum, 15 maximum. Golfers, spouses and families welcome! Guest Golf Wednesday Morning at 8:30am (shotgun start) $ 50 TOTAL COST $ Please mail this form, along with your check payable to NALG for the total cost, to: MS Lefties, c/ochuck Stinson, 137 Stonegate Drive, Madison, MS Address questions to: Chuck Stinson, Tournament Director, at mslefties@yahoo.com or (601)

4 2017 JAMES CUP INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Plans for the 10th Anniversary of the JCI in the World Class Destination of Sydney are well underway. We have received enough positive feed-back from the following countries: Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and USA to continue moving forward with the preliminary arrangements. We are thrilled to announce that NALG- China has informed us that a number of their members are looking forward to participating in the 2017 Matches. With that news China would become the 13th country to be represented in the JCI. The Matches are scheduled for October (Wed. - Fri.). Player Registration and the traditional Players Dinner (guests invited) will be held Tuesday evening the 17th. St. Michael's Golf Club has been selected as the site of the 2017 Matches. St. Michael s is a spectacular links course that lies along the breezy coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Accommodation for players and their guests lodging is planned for the Darling Harbour District of Sydney The District has plenty of shops, restaurants, activities and a 10 minute walk to the (CBD) Central Business District or you may prefer using the hop-on/hop-off bus service. St. Michael s is located about 25 minutes south of the District. Player transportation to and from the Course will be provided from the selected lodging location. A new and exciting team format is being considered to celebrate the 10th Anniversary. Plans are for a four team round robin format where each team will play the other three. Each team must have the same even number (8-12) of players. The composition of the teams will be aligned nationally and/or regionally. If the four team format is not achievable we will consider a three team format or return to the traditional two team format. If you are interested in participating in the Matches let us know by to: jcevents@att.net Players indicating an interest will receive their entry in February or March. The entries will close in April. At that time we will determine if there is enough interest to continue with the arrangements to stage a 2017 JCI. It s our recommendation not to make any prior arrangements for the JCI. For more information about the Championship and its history please visit Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 4 James Cup Committee, Wally Mattson, Chairman

5 2017 WALG CHAMPIONSHIP MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Our friends down under (NALG-Victoria) invite us to join them in celebrating the 25th Championship of the World Association of Left Handed Golfers. The Championship will be held October 22nd through the 27th on the world famous sand-belt courses of Melbourne. Lodging accommodations for players and guests have been arranged at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park which also serves as headquarters for the Championship. From the hotel, it s a 4.5 km tram trip (2.8 miles) to discover the fashion capital of Melbourne with its fine restaurants, shopping and culture. Entry information and the courses to be played will be available at NALG-Victoria s website in early It will also be posted at It s most fitting that the 25th WALG Championship be celebrated and played in Australia, as this is where it all began. In 1979 Sydney (NSW) was the location for the first World Left Handed Golf Championship, which was then called The International Tournament. It was during that Tournament when the idea of forming a WALG was first discussed. I do not need to remind past participants of the WALG Championships how special these events are for both the players and their guests. If you have not participated in one of these outstanding events please consider putting the WALG in Melbourne at the top of your 2017 adventure list and support our friends down-under. Please remember Lefty Golf is unique and very special. Those who play the game from the other side of the ball can only dream of the opportunities we have as Lefties. Wishing you, your family and friend s good health and a great 2017! Submitted by, Wally Mattson United States Rep. to WALG 5

6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ o Mike Martinez, Lansing, MI September was quite the month for Mike. As reported in the October issue, Mike had his third hole-in-one on September 10 at the Lakewood Shores Resort. On September 24th, Mike had his fourth hole-in-one at the Grand Ledge CC, Grand Ledge, MI. It was on hole #16, 157 yards with a 6 iron. o Clarence Moehl, St. Louis, MO got a hole-in-one on October 26 at Forest Park GC, St. Louis Redbud Hole #6, 154 yards with a 7 Iron. Clarence noted after 50 years finally. We want to know about your hole-in-one! Send the details to Margaret Hunter at Margaret@WOWPersonalVacations.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Print this page for your fellow lefty golfers so they too can join the NALG! Join the Southpaws supporting left-handed golfers since Annual membership fee for the National Association of Left-Handed Golfers is only $ 25 / year. Newsletter is sent every 3 months with news of State, National, and World lefty events. Tournaments can be all Lefty or Lefty & Partner (lefty or righty partner, depending on the tournament). National and World Tournaments generally include 5 Divisions: Championship, Open, Senior, Super Seniors/Masters, and Ladies. Check out the websites: and ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL Lefty Name Birthdate Street Address City State Province Zip / Postal Code Phone ( ) Hcp. Address Dues: $25.00 Send to: NALG ~ Jim Mason, 358 Whitman Way Freeport, FL

7 May 3-5, 2017 Southwest Shootout, University of New Mexico Championship Course, Albuquerque, NM. Entry available soon. For more information, please contact Don Lightburn at or May 13, 2017 Michigan Annual Lefty Righty. 1:30 PM Shotgun. Lefty brings a Righty partner to compete in flights - Best Ball, Scramble and Alternate shot holes - Contact Bob Wolf, Tournament Director June 19-22, 2017 NALG 82nd National Championship Shell Landing Golf Club, Gautier, MS. Entry form and other information included in this newsletter. For more details, please contact Chuck Stinson, Tournament Director, at mslefties@yahoo.com or (601) Tournament Schedule July rd Annual Ohio State Left-Handers Golf Tournament Indian Ridge Golf Club, Oxford, OH. (513) $ includes: 2 days of golf, cart, range balls, banquet Saturday evening with raffle prizes, cookout after Sunday s round. Please contact Andy Willis (President of the Cincinnati Lefties) at springer95th@aol.com with your contact information and they will add you to their mailing list. Entries will be mailed out in the Spring of October 22-27, 2017 World Association of Left-Handed Golfers (WALG) World Left-Handed Championship Melbourne, Australia. Some information is included in this newsletter; entry information will be available soon on the NALG-Australia website. If the Tournament Chairmen of the various state tournaments would contact Margaret Hunter at Margaret@WOWPersonalVacations.com, we would be pleased to include their tournament information in the newsletter. SOUTHPAW NEWSLETTER National Association of Left-handed Golfers / USA 358 Whitman Way Freeport, FL