A Publication Of The Arizona Women s Golf Association, Arizona s Leader In Women s Golf. 2007 ISSUE 4 In This Issue Spotlight Senior Women s Qualifier Rules Tip Stay Hydrated Antelope Hills Starts Ambassador Program 2007 Four Ball Championship Blissfully Unattached To Outcome Environmental Etiquette for Golfers Course Ratings Think Good Thoughts AWGA Celebrates Women In Golf Holes In One Grow Your Club Partners Tournament Entry Form Silver Creek Golf Club Help us reach more women golfers When you re finished reading this newsletter don t throw it away, pass it along to a friend! AWGA NewsLinks It s not every day we find an intelligent leader; an energetic volunteer; a loving wife, mother and grandmother; a skilled golfer and a motivated organizer rolled up into one exceptional woman. Barbara Simmons, now a member of the AWGA Board of Directors, is all that and more. A native Minnesotan who had adventure in her soul, Barbara packed up her car and left for Denver in 1963. She had just graduated from University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy and as an avid skier was looking forward to winters in her new home. With a positive outlook and a strong desire to be successful, she rooted herself in Colorado and stayed there for over 20 years working as a pharmacist and then a real estate broker. She met and married Donald Trinen in 1972. He was father to four boys aged 9 to 19 who lived with him full-time and Barbara was quickly absorbed into the life of wife and mother. In 1984 with the children raised, Barbara and Donald moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where they lived until Donald passed away in 1991. Already hooked on golf and now newly retired, she made golf a more significant part of her life. She became a member of the AWGA when she joined Papago s WGA and shortly after added Arizona Country Club and Forest Highlands to her club play. In 1985, the USGA dramatically changed the Course Rating System with the addition of Slope to create more portable handicaps. Prior to that, handicaps stayed constant and course difficulty played no role. Barbara was invited to learn this system and quickly immersed herself in the new procedure. Twentytwo years later, she is still enthusiastic about being a Course Rater and is Chair of the AWGA Course Rating Committee. Her enthusiasm is infectious, which has helped her to develop a large volunteer base for this committee. When I started on the Course Rating Committee there were about 85 courses in all of Arizona, Barbara remembers. Then in the 90s a large number of new courses were built and we were inundated with ratings. There was so much work that I had to enlist more women to help. Barbara adds, Now there are over 200 courses in the Central region alone and 65 members on the committee. This is an energetic group of competent women who love their job, are passionate about golf and willingly keep up with all the ratings as the number of courses has grown. The importance of accurate course ratings cannot be overstated since the Course Rating and Slope directly impact a player s Handicap Index. Barbara s attention to detail and determination for proper training and meticulous performance make Arizona s team stand out every year in annual course rating skill competitions. Besides her responsibilities as the Chair of the AWGA Course Rating Committee, Barb also holds positions on regional THE SPOTLIGHT S ON.... BARBARA SIMMONS By Mary Ann Souter and national committees. For 11 years beginning in 1991 Barb served on the USGA Women s Regional Affairs Committee. Then, in 2002, Barbara was appointed to the US Senior Women s Amateur Committee, a charge that she is excited to be part of. Along with Jan Wobken, she runs the local qualifier in Arizona and is a Rules Official at both the qualifier and the tournament. And if she is needed, she is eager to pitch in as a Rules Official for AWGA tournaments as well. As you can see, it wasn t long before her daily schedule was consumed with golf activities. Barb s life added a new dimension in 1995 when she met Warren Simmons at the US Women s Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado. He was the Executive Director of the Colorado Golf Association working as a Rules Official and Barb was helping the USGA at the tournament as a volunteer committee member. They married in 1998 and have been happily working together in the golf arena ever since. Warren retired in 2000 and is now an active member of the AWGA course rating team with Barbara. Her golf achievements include winning Papago s Club Championship three times -- 1987, 1990 and 2000. She was Champion at Arizona Country Club seven times - 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2005, 2006 and 2007. She won the AWGA Scotch Play Tournament in 1992 with Tina Huiskamp and the AWGA Partners Tournament with Sue Basso in 2003. She was also runner-up in the 1988 AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship. Barbara plays whenever possible in the AWGA State Senior Championship and in the annual AWGA Mixed Stix Tournament with Warren. This year she has entered the AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship in the newly created Senior Division. A day in the life of Barbara Simmons is filled with activities she loves - from performing a course rating to playing golf to planning trips to visit family or friends. Barbara has one son in California and four granddaughters there and three sons in Colorado where she has four more granddaughters. Barbara is a great cook and loves to entertain. She also enjoys a good game of bridge and traveling with Warren. Barbara has seen many changes in the AWGA over the years. As she says, I m very excited about the future of the AWGA under Mary Pomroy s leadership. We have a qualified Board, hard-working committees and a progressive organization that is well-run. Barbara is content with her position as a course rater. She adds, I love being on the course, moving around, focused on my job. It s like solving a complicated puzzle -- both stimulating and enjoyable. And she also helps in other areas. She was a bundle of energy at our booth at the LPGA tournament in March. Barb s people skills shone through as she stopped passers-by one by one telling them about the benefits of belonging to the AWGA. The AWGA is fortunate, indeed, to have a woman of Barbara s caliber working with us to promote women s golf in Arizona. Sincere thanks from all of us to you for your continuous support of the AWGA and for being a pillar of strength and leadership throughout the years. Congratulations for a job well done!
2007 Golf Calendar Date Tournament Location June 1...NAWGA Seniors Championship... Cerbat Cliffs, Kingman 4-7...AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship... Forest Highlands GC 12-13...Heather Farr Trophy Matches... Grayhawk Golf Club 16-17...Mesa City Women s Championship... Dobson Ranch GC 18-24...U.S. Women s Amateur Public Links... Kearney Hills Golf Links, Lexington KY 28-1...U.S. Women s Open... Pine Needles L & CC, Sothern Pines NC July 9-14...Women s Trans National Amateur Championship... Persimmon Ridge Golf Club, Louisville KY 12...USGA Women s Amateur Qualifier... Arrowhead Country Club 17...NAWGA Stroke Play Championship... Continental, Flagstaff 20...Southern District Summer Scotch... Crooked Tree 21-22...AWGA Mixed Stix Tournament... Tubac Golf Resort 23...USGA Senior Women s Qualifier... The Gallery Golf Club 23-28...U.S. Girls Junior... Tacoma C & GC, Lakewood, WA August 1...Challenge Series... Desert Forest Golf Club 6-12...U.S. Women s Amateur... Crooked Stick G.C. Carmel, Ind. 13-14...AWGA Partners Tournament... Silver Creek Golf Club 24...US Women s Mid Am Qualifier... Desert Forest Golf Club 27...NAWGA 4-Ball Championship... Talking Rock, Prescott September 1-6...USGA Senior Women s Amateur... Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, OR 10-12...AWGA State Amateur Stroke Play Championship... Legend Trail Golf Club 15-16...Southeastern Arizona Women s Golf Championship... Pueblo del Sol CC & Mountainview GCTUI 17...Central District Stroke Play Tournament... Mesa Country Club 18-20...USGA Women s State Team Championship... The Club at Carlton Woods, Woodlands, TX 29-4...U.S. Women s Mid Amateur... Desert Forest GC, Carefree AZ October 15-17...AWGA State Seniors Championship... Antelope Hills Golf Course 24-25...Southern District Fall Partners... Francisco Grande November 12-13...AWGA Scotch Play... Apache Stronghold GC 30-1...Phoenix City Women s Golf Championship... Maryvale Golf Course December 5...AWGA State Medallion Club Team Tournament... PebbleCreek Golf Club 13...Central District Partners Tournament... Arizona Traditions SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SENIOR WOMEN S QUALIFIER This year s Senior Women s Qualifier is being held at The Gallery Club in Marana on July 23rd. The Senior Women s Qualifier is open to female golfers who will have reached their 50th birthday by September 1, 2007. The Entry Fee is $125 and entries close on July 11, 2007. All entrants must have an up-to-date Handicap Index not exceeding 18.4 and must be issued from a golf club which is licensed to use to use the USGA Handicap System. Players may file online at the USGA website at http://www.awga.org/tournaments/index.asp. Go down to July 23rd and click on USGA Senior Women s Qualifier. That will take you to all the information you need about the tournament including the application form. The 46th Senior Women s Amateur Championship will be held at the Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon on September 1-6, 2007. Remember, the more people we have qualifying the more spots we get! So get your entry in now and let s have a great showing for Arizona in September. AWGA NewsLinks is an official publication of the Arizona Women s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1555 (602) 253-5655 800-442-AWGA Fax: (602) 253-6210 E-mail: awga@awga.org Website: www.awga.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara Byrnes...President Norma Scuri...Vice President Rosemary Beale...Secretary/Sites Katherine Olson...Treasurer/Volunteer Development Chris Giza...Rules Sandy Jacobson...Tournaments Barbara Simmons...Course Rating Barbara Kahler... Membership Carol Springer... Education & Training Kathy Ehrlich... Sites Committee Betsy Paul... Immediate Past President STAFF Mary Pomroy...Executive Director Annette Wurgler...Golf Operations Manager Jody Chandonnet... Communications Coordinator Logan Erickson...Member Services Coordinator Susan Woods...Business Operations Coordinator Vivian Kelley...Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Souter... Marketing Manager
RULES TIP Q A Is a snake an Outside Agency or a Loose Impediment? A live snake is an Outside Agency. A dead snake is a loose impediment. (Rule 23 Loose Impediments). With regard to determining whether a snake is alive or dead, decision 1-4/10 and decision 1-4/11 state that it is unreasonable to expect a player to play from a dangerous situation (ball lying near a live rattlesnake or bees nest) and relief should be granted in equity. Therefore, if there is any doubt as to whether a snake is alive or dead, it would be prudent to grant relief to the player and permit the player without penalty to drop a ball on the nearest spot not nearer the hole which is not dangerous. (Rule 1-4 Equity) Submitted by: Chris Giza Rules Committee Chair, Todtee@aol.com SUMMER IS HERE SO BE SURE TO STAY HYDRATED Most of us who live in the central and southern areas of the state don t stop golfing just because the temperature rises to 110 degrees or more. We love the game and we ll play all summer long. But one of the main risks of golf in the high temperatures of an Arizona summer is dehydration. When we exercise, muscles generate heat, which needs to be eliminated from our bodies to keep our body temperature level. Heat is eliminated by sweating, which causes us to lose both water and salt. This can decrease our golf performance and it can be dangerous to our health. Dehydration can occur after as little as 30 minutes of exercise in hot weather. Signs of dehydration include: dryness in your mouth, flushed face, extreme thirst, dry skin, dark yellow urine, weakness, dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches, and even sleepiness. In the next several months, begin each round of golf with several glasses of water. We lose a great deal of fluid every hour when the weather is hot. Drink fluids regularly while playing. If you notice you are feeling thirsty, drink a large amount of water in one sitting. If your symptoms are more severe, such as muscle cramps or weakness, take a 15 minute break out of the sun and drink as much as you can. Enjoy golf but be aware of the signs of dehydration. Just a little knowledge can stop it before medical treatment is necessary. ANTELOPE HILLS STARTS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM For those in the Northern District golf season is in full force and our beginner lessons for new golfers will be starting in July. Pass the word to your family and friends about the Ambassador Program. This unique program offers a comfortable setting for those new to the game. Date: Wednesday s, starting July 11 th through Wednesday, August 15th Time: 5:45 PM Place: Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott Cost: $175 for 6 week program Participants will enjoy about 1 hour and 15 minutes with the teaching pro and then practice time with experienced AWGA golfers who will give support and encouragement as well as insight into the game s etiquette. When the six week program of teaching is completed, participants will have two weeks of playing 9 holes with the Ambassadors as part of the program and included in the program fee. The price is hard to beat. If you think you can benefit from some lessons or know someone in the area who may be interested in learning the game, sign up now. The teaching pros are eager and enthusiastic about the program and the Ambassadors are first rate women golfers. To register, go to www.awga.org. Click on Beginner Golf Lessons. Choose Antelope Hills and complete the registration form with credit card payment. You can also download the form and send it in with a check. 2007 Four Ball Championship Overall Champions Tui Selvaratnam & Lynn Simmons Overall Net Winners Deborah Haines & Anna Mascho Overall Winners Gross - Tui Selvaratnam & Lynn Simmons... 133 Net - Deborah Haines & Anna Mascho... 125 First Flight 1st Gross - Teddi Lewis & Carolyn Beck... 146 2nd Gross - Holly Ladd & Cindy Pallatino... 147 1st Net - Patty Kimball & Dianna Calkins... 132 Second Flight 1st Gross - Mary Lou Plagman & Iris Owings... 147 2nd Gross - Payton Davies & Ginny Zak... 151 1st Net - Barbara Erickson & Leanne Morgan Third Flight 1st Gross - Jane Huizenga & Lee Parker... 152 2nd Gross - Rita Quinn & Bonnie Marsh... 156 1st Net - Judy Browning & Diane Klein... 157 2nd Net - Katherine Olson & Vivian Noble... 134 Fourth Flight 1st Gross - Donna Watson & Cheryl Potter... 160 2nd Gross - Julie Brethower & Barbara Laskowski... 165 3rd Gross - Suzanne Furlong & Mie Blakely... 167 1st Net - Carolyn Cortez & Randi Van Leer... 136 2nd Net - Camille Calkins & Barbara Leone... 138 Fifth Flight 1st Gross - Pat Brown & Judy Rowe... 167 2nd Gross - Rosie Beale & Norma Murdock... 168 3rd Gross - Jerry McCann & Linda Funk... 170 1st Net - Jan Hasse & Dicy Apperson 1... 35 2nd Net - Teddy Fray & Vickie Bricker... 137 Sixth Flight 1st Gross - Lila Ritchie & Janet Cowan... 170 2nd Gross - Bea Tracey & Nan Sharpe... 171 1st Net - Kathryn Ridlehoover & Mary Ann Logue... 136 2nd Net - Bruno Vitale & Mary Ann Flarety... 137 Seventh Flight 1st Gross - Mary Inman & Sarah Gilliland... 177 1st Net - Joan Marthinsson & Marnie Lucchini... 144
BLISSFULLY UNATTACHED TO OUTCOME By Chris Dorris, Performance Psychologist I can think of nothing more valuable for a golfer to do successfully in order to allow her body to perform the best it can than to control her mood. Our muscles respond instantly and consistently to the instructions that the mind sends them. And we are constantly sending instruction - whether we are conscious of it or not. One way we send those instructions is through images. And the quality of the images we create is entirely dictated by the quality of the mood we are in at the moment. If you re concentrating on the last offline shot that you hit, you re creating clear images of that shot and those images are instantaneously translating into clear instructions to the body to repeat the exact motion that resulted in that swing that resulted in that offline shot. Simplified: think bad, do bad. If, on the other hand, you re choosing to recall a perfectly executed shot, you re sending instructions to the muscles to repeat that as best they can. Simplified: think good, do good. The most fundamental skill, and the most important one, in all of Mental Toughness Training, is the ability to maintain an elevated mood throughout the round - regardless of outcome. This is also one of the most challenging skills. The reason it s the most important skill is that our ability to perform physically is powerfully influenced by our state of mind. And the reason it s one of the most difficult skills is that the vast majority of us have practiced focusing on what we wished was different much more than we have practiced paying attention to our successes. There s nothing novel or original about this message. We ve all heard it before. Remember the good. So why do we continue to focus on what has gone wrong and what could go wrong? Again, because we ve simply rehearsed it more. We ve been taught that. We hear it before the round even begins, I haven t touched a club in two weeks. This should be interesting. Preparing herself to play poorly, and instructing the muscles to do exactly that. We hear it after every shot that goes offline, It s gonna be a long day. Preparing herself to continue to hit it sideways. And we witness each other reacting with disappointment and negative self talk. We witness it so much that we imitate it. And master it. And make it habit. So what to do? Replace the habit. Return to the way we were before we had all this undisciplined thinking modeled for us, and before we started to mimic it. Choose enthusiasm. Selectively attend to whatever makes you feel psyched, calm, athletic, skillful, prepared, competent and deserved of enormous success. Before every shot, ask yourself, What does perfect look like here? And answer that question in detail. This forces you to create images of perfection and send those instructions to the muscles. Also, repeat the following mantra over and over and over again until it becomes your truth, I am blissfully unattached to outcome. That means that you have the wonderful ability to choose peace over anything else in every moment of your life regardless of what s just occurred or what s occurring in this moment. With that awareness, and with practice, you can learn to keep your mood elevated throughout the round (or throughout your life, for that matter), regardless of how well you re striking the ball. You have the privilege and the power to be in a state of bliss at all times. Choose that, and enjoy the fact that what comes with that decision is better play. Contact Chris at cjdorris@msn.com or visit his website at www.christopherdorris.com. ENVIRONMENTAL ETIQUETTE FOR GOLFERS We all know about etiquette on the golf course but how many of us know that there is environmental etiquette as well. The Golf and Environment Initiative is a program developed by the PGA, the USGA, and Audubon International to promote awareness and action by golfers and the golf industry. Let s be part of this effort to protect and enhance our natural environment. We, as golfers, have many opportunities to take action to care for our golf courses. Don t be complacent. Be proactive is preserving the beauty of our courses that give all of us so much pleasure. Audubon International s Environmental Etiquette for Golfers. P Be kind to the course; repair ball marks and replace divots to help maintain playability. 9 Walk, rather than use a cart, if health permits. Walking promotes physical fitness, healthy turf, and a clean environment. 0 Look for consistent, true ball roll on greens, rather than speed. Lower mowing heights required for fast greens are at the root of many turf and environmental problems. < Keep play on the course and stay out of natural areas. Respect designated environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife habitats within the course. p Use trash and recycling receptacles and encourage others to do the same. If you see trash, don t pass it up... pick it up! M Appreciate the nature of the game. Foster wildlife and natural habitats in non-play areas. 8 Educate others about the benefits of environmentally responsible golf course management for the future of the game and the environment. } Course Ratings The following courses have been re-rated or have made changes since the 2007 AWGA Club Directory was printed. Please make a note of this updated information. These ratings have been entered into the Arizona Handicap Network, including front and back nine details. Moon Valley Country Club Red...69.7/121 Red/White Mix...71.7/127 White...73.8/130 Raven Golf Club at Verrado Forward...68.6/115 Gold...70.0/117 White...74.4/134 Rolling Hills Golf Course (Tucson) Short Red...59.9/98 Red...60.2/101 Blue...63.0/104 Talking Stick South Jade...69.1/117 Troon North Pinnacle Jade...68.7/120 Copper...72.9/137 THINK GOOD THOUGHTS If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred. ~ Walt Whitman (Treat your body thoughtfully. Nurture it physically, mentally, and spiritually to stay healthy. Golf helps us in each of these aspects.) Encourage your golf course to be an active participant in environmental programs for golf courses, such as those offered by Audubon International. (Editor s Note: Environmental Etiquette for Golfers was reprinted from the Audubon International website.)
AWGA CELEBRATES WOMEN IN GOLF As Arizona s leader in women s golf, the AWGA is celebrating women golfers of all skill levels from the highly skilled to new players. From hosting state championship tournaments for skilled amateurs to partnering with PGA and LPGA Professionals in offering beginner lessons for new golfers, we are fulfilling our mission to promote the game and encourage women all over the state to participate. Some of our recent events include(d): The AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship was held on June 4-7 at Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff. In addition to the Open Division, the AWGA added a Senior Division this year for those 50 and over allowing the field size to be increased and more women to participate. Competition was fierce with 45 single-digit handicappers competing and a field ranging from +2 to 18. This year s championship boasted an all-time record of 96 participants. Defending champion, 21 year old Brooke Todare, plays on the ASU golf team and is one of the youngest winners in the AWGA rolls, second only to the late Heather Farr. The 2006 State Amateur Match Play Championship was Brooke s first major win. Champions from all of the AWGA 2006 Championships competed in this event. Along with Brooke Todare were Kerry Postillion, Stroke Play; Judy Miller, Senior Stroke Play; and Tui Selvaratnam and Lynn Simmons, 4-Ball Stroke Play. American Express Women s Golf Week -- During the week of June 2-9, women were offered free golf lessons and clinics, networking receptions, Rules and Etiquette seminars, fashion shows, on-course golf instruction and luncheons. The AWGA supported this effort to welcome women into the game. Participating facilities for this and other events for women can be found at www. playgolfamerica.com. T h e A W G A Ambassador Program -- this new initiative offers beginner golf lessons taught by PGA/ LPGA Teaching Pros with AWGA members participating in a supporting role. The Program is in its third 6-week session and is positioned to become a huge success. To date, eight courses have participated and the program is continuing to grow. We are expecting a total of 20 courses around the state to be offering the Ambassador Program in our fall session starting in November. Several courses have already signed up to be part of the next session. 64 women have taken part to date and we are receiving positive feedback from these beginner golfers. CONGRATULATIONS To The Following Ladies on Their HOLES IN ONE!! 1/23/07... Sue Tennant...Sun City West - Echo Mesa Women 2/20/07... Ethel Amundson...Sun City West - Echo Mesa Women 3/22/07... Pat Brown...Tatum Ranch WGA 3/23/07... Jeff Martinson...Fountain of the Sun 9-Hole WGA 4/6/07... Marion Cavanagh...Springfield Golf Course Women 4/10/07... Char Kozlowski...Sun City West - Echo Mesa Women 4/21/07... Carol Miller...Fountain of the Sun WGA 5/10/07... Debbie McMullin...Mountainview/Preserve WGA 5/11/07... Ellen Yopps...Sun City North Women 5/22/07... Kim Seales...Mountainview/Preserve WGA 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. One new golfer from the Desert Mirage program wrote, We are happy with Ralph West and the program. It is an impressive crash course. I really think we will be able to play 9 holes at the end of the program...i would like to join a ladies group in the fall when my 2 year old starts preschool...i would highly recommend this program and am really impressed with the AWGA. What an organization! ~ Katie Allison If you would like to have the Ambassador Program at your course, please talk with your Pro. If he/she is interested, contact maryann@awga.org to proceed. The more locations we have, the more women we can reach. Volunteer to be an Ambassador. This is one easy way to SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR GOLF! WE CAN HELP YOU GROW YOUR CLUB! Women all over the state are ready and eager to enjoy the game of golf with other women. But it isn t always easy for new golfers to figure out how to join a club. The AWGA is making it easier for each and every public or semi-private club to add to their membership by participating in our new Online Registration program. It makes joining YOUR club quick and easy for potential members. There are several courses already signed up and they are getting new members with little to no effort. When a woman visits our website and decides she would like to join a club immediately, those that participate in our program will be the first to add more members. It s already happening. Almost every club that is taking new members through our Online Registration process has experienced some growth. And we ve only just begun. The program is in its infancy and we re already seeing results. So talk to your officers and join the other clubs who are interested in making it as easy as possible for new women to join your club. Then call or e-mail Logan and he ll give you all the details. Reach him at logan@awga.org. It s a Win-Win for everyone.
PARTNERS TOURNAMENT Silver Creek Golf Club August 13-14, 2007 OPENING DATE: June 18, 2007 CLOSING DATE: August 3, 2007 Maximum Handicap Index: 30.0 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM PLAYER#1 TELEPHONE AWGA# ADDRESS CITY/ST/ZIP CLUB REPRESENTED EMAIL ADDRESS PLAYER#2 TELEPHONE AWGA# ADDRESS CITY/ST/ZIP CLUB REPRESENTED EMAIL ADDRESS We have read and agree to abide by the Conditions for AWGA Competitions as published in the current AWGA Directory and at www.awga.org SIGNATURE (Player #1) SIGNATURE (Player #2) Enclosed is my check or money order for $140 per person payable to the AWGA. Mail entry and fee to: Arizona Women s Golf Association 141 E. Palm Lane, Suite #210, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Check here if you are between and including the ages of 14-17 2005 or 2006 Overall Gross or Net Winners? SILVER CREEK GOLF CLUB PARTNERS TOURNAMENT AUGUST 13-14, 2007 2051 Silver Lake Blvd. Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 537-2744 www.silvercreekgolfclub.com Silver Creek Golf Course, outside of Show Low in the White Mountains, will be the location for the AWGA Partners Tournament. Designed by Gary Panks to be in harmony with the gently rolling juniper covered hills of the surrounding terrain, this 18-hole championship course will be a delight to play in the month of August. This course is consistently rated Four Stars by Golf Digest Magazine. Doglegs and double doglegs, grass and sand bunkers, water hazards on several holes and rolling terrain coupled with high winds will give you the challenge you re looking for. Many of our tournament players are familiar with the course but may want to take advantage of Silver Creek s excellent practice facilities, featuring a par three 19th hole for play-offs or short green practice. It also boasts a 10,000 square foot putting green and a 280 yard driving range with actual target greens set at 100, 150, and 200 yards. Practicing on these grounds should get any partnership ready to play this challenging course. Let s hope that it isn t rainy and wet --- because some might remember from past golf experiences that on this course and under those conditions, what you hit is what you get! Pick your favorite Partner and have a great day on Silver Creek Golf Course in the scenic and hilly Show Low area located about 75 miles northeast of Phoenix. ARIZONA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION 141 EAST PALM LANE, SUITE 210 PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT #744 PHOENIX, AZ