CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Wilmington, NC Chapter - American Singles Golf Association November 2009 Message from the President Wilmington had a great showing at Lake Lure again this year. Winners were Jan Van Der Vliet, George Weinfurter, Sharon Goell and Susan H. Ziegler won a substantial sum in the 50/50 drawing. Congratulations to all. Although wet - very wet - and sometimes gloomy, Sunday turned out to be a great day with some much needed sun. Three days of cart path only sent everyone home a bit tired, but we did "Have the Time of Our Life"!! We'll probably be back next year!! Since we have no current president, I will begin conducting our meetings beginning in November - a bit earlier than planned. I look forward to a great year as we progress into 2010 (can that be possible?) and hope you will assist in spreading the great news about the Wilmington Chapter of the ASGA. We have the potential to be one of the most active chapters in the US. This is YOUR chapter - we need everyone to make it even bigger and better. We'll soon have new courses to play next year and with the new year, great expectations of lower golf scores, more birdies and wishing for our first (or 5th) hole-in-one. When you see Pete Peterson, Becky Davis and Sharon Goell, please say "Thanks" for a great outing at Riegelwood! Thanks to all of you for putting your trust in me as your President for 2010. I'm looking forward to the ride so we'll see you a at our next meeting... November 12th at Sticky Fingers, 5044 Market St. Thanks to Diane Degennaro, who has enthusiastically offered to put together our Christmas Party this year. Please see the enclosed flier for details. ~Ann Howell, President Golf News CASTLE BAY Saturday, October 17 th was a beautiful day at Castle Bay. We only had 13 players which included 11 of our members and two guests. Many in our membership went to the mountains to the Lake Lure ASGA event which was also the weekend of the 17th. At Castle Bay, everyone played their own ball and each of our Chapter members received 2 nd place prize money of five dollars!! A fun time was had by all. Our November golf event is at Carolina National on November 15 th with s starting at 11 am. Please call or e-mail Fran to sign up for all events: 910 262-8980 or franyoung@earthlink.net. ~Fran Young, 2009 Golf Chairs FYI: In 2009, at all golf events where the course has bag boys to assist players, Fran will be collecting $1 from each WSGA player and guest. NO tips need to be given directly to the bagboys. They will give a lump-sum gratuity to the bagboys once all bags are on the carts, and we re ready to tee off. The course will be told our policy in advance. Prize money at our regular events consists of : First place $8, Second Place $5, and Third Place $3. Regarding cancellations: Please call or e-mail Fran Young 3-4 days in advance if you think or know that you will not be able to attend the event for any reason (including the weather)!!! Watch the forecast even if it s often wrong!!! Just a reminder, on the closest to the pin holes, the ball must be on the green to qualify to compete. A ball closer to the hole, but off the green does not beat a ball Upcoming Events Include: Myrtle Beach in November - Details in newsletter & at Singles- Golf.com/BattleAtTheBeach New Year's at ChampionsGate, Florida. Dec. 29-Jan. 1 - Details at SinglesGolf.com/newyears We're Going to Scotland - August, 2010 - Details at Singles- Golf.com/scotland National Website: www.singlesgolf.com E-Mail: ASGANational@aol.com Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE Regular Meeting Date: Second Thursday of each month Next Meeting: November 12th, 2009 at 6:00 Meeting Location: Sticky Fingers Our Website: www.wilmingtonnc.singlesgolf.com (See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left or go to www.singlesgolf.com/join
Wilmington Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association Co-Presidents & Golf Co-Chairs Ann Howell nantucketgal@charter.net (910) 350.0014 Fran Young franyoung@earthlink.net (910) 270.5522 Secretary Diane Fastnacht diangel@netzero.net (910) 350.3191 Treasurer Jan Van Der Vliet janvdv@atmc.net (910)253.9196 Communication Chair Gerrie Storch gstorch@ec.rr.com 910 686-3368 Communication Co-Chair Susan Hammond Ziegler further away from the hole that is on the green. Just want to make sure there is no confusion on this point. Dependent on the format/eating location, attempts will be made to present winnings on the day of the golf outing. If NOT awarded on day of play, prize winnings shall be given out at the next scheduled monthly meeting. If the winner is not present, or does not coordinate with either Ann or Fran to have prize winnings picked up by another member, monies shall be forfeited and returned to the Treasury 3 months after the next monthly meeting following the scheduled event. It is your responsibility to pick up your winnings. Communications Committee News Some favorite quotes: Swing hard in case you hit it. ~Dan Marino Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you re the best. ~Jack Nicklaus If you watch a game, it s fun. If you play at it, it s recreation. If you work at it, it s golf. ~Bob Hope Please check your information in the roster, and let me know if there are any changes. Send any changes to gstorch@ec.rr.com or 910 686-3368. ~Gerrie Storch and Susan Hammond Ziegler Communications Co-Chairs Membership Committee News The membership drive pig pickin on October 10 th at Rieglewood Golf Course was a huge success on a number of levels. The weather was good, the food was good, the golf was good for most of us, and the new friends we met (hopefully new members) were great. We donated a large trunkload of food and $344 in cash. We had 51 people attend including 9 guests, and 36 played golf. Please welcome our newest members, Robert Ladwig of Leland and Clare Parsons of Wilmington. Great to have you with us. Each member should try to recommend three (at least) single golfers for membership and provide those names. They don't have to be "friends" or even have their names used if they don't want. Just get to Sharon Goell with the contact info by email, phone or snailmail and she ll do the rest! Thanks! Her number is 910-617-4522 and her email is sgoell@ec.rr.com. Many new members are gained through contact with our current members. Don t forget the contest to recruit members! ~Sharon Goell, Membership Committee Membership Chair Sharon Goell sgoell@ec.rr.com Social Committee News SAVE THE DATE: The ASGA Wilmington Chapter Christmas Party is scheduled for Friday, December 11 th from 6 10 pm at the Hieronymus Restaurant. Dates to Remember: Date Event Comments November 12 November Monthly Meeting Sticky Fingers Restaurant, Wilmington November 15 November Golf Outing Carolina National, 11 am s start December 10 December Monthly Meeting Sticky Fingers Restaurant, Wilmington December 11 ASGA Christmas Party--Friday Hieronymous Restaurant 6-10 pm
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS Happy Birthday to these members: Linda Adgent - 11/15 William Duncan - 11/10 Sandra Ettinger - 11/06 George Hoffmann - 12/14 Leo Howell - 12/03 Joanne Korcey - 12/15 Patty Pennington - 12/15 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Diane Degennaro - 11/30/2009 Glenda Dennis - 11/30/2009 Twylla Ford - 11/30/2009 Jay Kraus - 11/30/2009 Welcome newest members: Dave Fedora - Joined 09/15/2009 Robert Ladwig - Joined 10/14/2009 Clare Parsons - Joined 10/23/2009 These members recently renewed: Faye Curren Marlene Kastleman Ray Shuey Rick West These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Ted Haigler - 09/30/2009 Denise Harrison - 09/30/2009 Kathy Honeycutt - 09/30/2009 Robert Kelly - 09/30/2009 Betsy Palmer - 09/30/2009 Nancy Rosenkrans - 09/30/2009 Our chapter currently has 74 members. HO, HO, HO! A partying we will go!! HO, HO, HO! The Wilmington Chapter of the ASGA would like to take time to celebrate the year and our blessings with a CHRISTMAS PARTY AT Hieronymus Restaurant 5035 Market Street December 11th, 2009 6:00 Cocktail Hour 7:00 Buffet Dinner 8-10 Dancing & fun for all You may bring a friend to help celebrate! Guests $15 Please bring some cans of food for the Food Bank RSVP to Diane Degennaro, 910 383-1403 or diane_degennaro@yahoo.com by December 1st
MEMBER PERKS Show your ASGA membership card for discounts. Beau Rivage Resort & Golf Club, $5.00 golf discount. Pro Golf Wilmington, 323 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 (Tel. 910 794-8223 will now offer ASGA members a 15% discount on apparel and a 10% discount on most other items, excluding golf balls and some clubs. Certain restrictions apply, so be sure to ask which items are not subject to discount. Wilmington ASGA, The Games We Play 1. Captain's Choice - All tee off; Play the best shot until holed out. Play through 18 holes. Record one score for the team. 2. Captain s Choice (modified) - All tee off; Play the best shot until holed out on all 18 holes. Each person s drive used a specified number of times (usually 3). Played through 18 holes. Record one score for the team. 3. Shamble - All drive on each hole, select the best drive and each person plays his/her own ball to complete the hole. (Usually two best balls recorded) Record each player s score. 4. Captain s Choice Step Aside - All tee off; the person whose ball is used does not play the following shot. Applies to all shots. Record one score for the team. Putt it out to determine whose drive will not be used on the next hole. 5. Scotch Pairs - Two person-male/female teams play alternate shots until the hole is finished. Played for all 18 holes. Record one score for the twosome. 6. 1-2-3 - Each player plays his/her own ball. 1 net score counts on par 5 s; 2 net scores count on par 4 s and 3 net scores count on par 3 s. Record all players scores. 7. Points - Play your own ball. Points awarded for each person s score. Example: 1 point for double bogey; 2 points for bogey, 3 points for par, 4 points for birdie, etc. Record all players scores. 8. Gambler s Golf - All tee off. Roll one dice to see which shot is used; 1=A golfers; 2= B golfers; 3= C golfers; 4= D golfers; 5= best shot used; 6= worst shot used. It is played as Captains Choice after that. Record one score for the team. 9. Team Net - Play your own ball. All scores count on every hole. Total of all scores minus handicaps = team score. Record all players scores WILMINGTON CHAPTER ASGA - POLICY FOR GOLF EVENTS Wilmington Chapter ASGA Policy for Golf Events 1 Captain s choice using each person s drive at least 3 times will prevail during 1) in climate conditions or 2) cart path only or 3) as determined by the *golf chair(s). 2 Members should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tee off. Late arrivals may forfeit their place if their group has teed-off and there is no vacancy in another group. 3 Members should contact golf chair(s) at least 48 hours before a registered event if unable to play; emergencies not withstanding. 4 Any member who is a no-show for a registered event will be assessed ten ($10) before being allowed to participate in another event. *Event planner Wilmington Chapter Policy: New guests may attend one meeting and one golf outing (normally the first outing following the meeting date). Afterwards, the guest may not participate in any further outings until they join and dues are paid in full.
**Note changes 4/26, 6/28, 7/11, 8/16, 12/13 2009 Wilmington ASGA Chapter Golf Schedule Date Day Course Time Cost Format 1-18 Sun Belvedere 10:00 $25 Captain s Choice 910-383-0999 2-14 Sat Magnolia Greens 12:00 $38.00 TBD 910-383-0999 2-27 to 3-1 Winter Chill Weekend Little River Golf & Resort Registration form on line 3-14 Sat Sandpiper Bay 12:18 910-845-2625 3-22 Sun Wilmington Municipal 12:30 $27.00 TBD 910-791-0558 4-4 Sat Castle Bay 1:00 $38.00 TBD 910-270-1978 4-26** Sun Brick Landing 9:00 $39.00 TBD 910-392-9021 5-9 Sat St. James Founders 9:08 $40.00 TBD 1-800-247-4806 5-17 Sun River s Edge 9:24 $39.00 TBD 910-755-3434 6-7 Sun Panther s Run 8:30 910-287-1717 6-28 Sun Oak Island** 9:00 910-278-5275 7-11 Sat The Lakes/Beach Battle** 9:00 910-845-2625 7-19 Sun Carolina National 11:00 910-842-5666 8-16 Sun North Shore Country Club** 910 327-2410 8-29 Sat Lockwood Folly 910-842-5666 9-12 Sat Carolina Sands I-40 Challenge 910-862-8796 10 am tee times 9:24 1:00 double tees 9-27 Sun St. James Members 910-253-9500 9:08 10-17 Sat Castle Bay 1:00 910-270-1978 10-25 Sun Oak Island 9:00 910-278-5275 11-15 Sun Carolina National 11:00 910-755-5200 12-13 Sun Belvedere Golf Course** 11:00 $39.00 TBD $TBC TBD $38.00 TBD $28.00 TBD
2010 WILMINGTON ASGA WINTER CHILL The Wilmington chapter of ASGA is again happy to sponsor The Winter Chill. Come out for a fun filled weekend starting on Friday February 26 th and ending on Sunday February 28 th. We will be returning to the Pinehurst area once again to the Country Club of Whispering Pines (www.whisperingpinesnc.com), the site of Winter Chill 2008. The country club boasts two lovely golf courses, the Pines and the River course, each offering it's own individual challenges. The resort has guest accommodations and a magnificent ball room which will be the setting for the Dinner dance on Saturday night as well as our Friday night registration party and breakfasts each morning. The weekend will consist of 2 rounds of golf, Saturday on the Pines course and Sunday on the River course with complimentary range balls, 2 full breakfast buffets both days, Friday night registration party and a dinner dance on Saturday night. There will be an optional round of golf on Friday at Foxfire resort and golf club (www.visitfoxfire.com.) The fun filled week- will also include door prizes on Saturday night along with prize money (amount to be determined based on attendance), and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be a raffle for a weekend golf getaway donated by The Country Club of Whispering Pines. Of course, there is also the charm and grandeur (and shopping) offered by the historic area of Pinehurst. Information and maps will be available. Past events have been very well received and folks have always had an enjoyable time (with or without the co-operation of the weather). This year we put in our request for some good weather so a good time can be had by all. So mark your calendars and send in your registration forms early, you will want to participate in this annual golf event and have a great time at the 2010 Winter Chill. Thank You Bill Duncan 2010 WC Chairman
Wilmington's 2010 WINTER CHILL Friday February 26 th ---Sunday February 28th THE COUNTRY CLUB OF WHISPERING PINES 2 Clubhouse Boulevard Whispering Pines NC 1-800-334-0589 www.whisperingpinesnc.com Package includes: 2 (two) Nights accommodations (Friday and Saturday) 2 (two) rounds of golf Saturday and Sunday with comp range balls (9 am start) 2 (two) Breakfast buffets (Saturday and Sunday) Banquet dinner with DJ dancing and cash bar Saturday night Friday night registration welcome party TOTAL PACKAGE-$235.00* per person double occupancy (ASGA Members only) Accommodations and activities will be at The Country Club of Whispering Pines. Overflow accommodations will be less than 10 minutes away at The Comfort Inn REGISTER EARLY Additional nights available contact Mr. Ron Raines, First Tee Golf, 1-800-781-1165; www.firsttee.net - $40.00 based on dbl occ./$83.00 for single occ. REMIT BOTTOM PORTION ONLY. ONE FORM PER PERSON (ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED) Name M ( ) F ( ) Chapter Address City State Handicap Zip Contact Phone Number E-Mail Address Smoker Y( ) N ( ) CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: ( ) $235.00 Per person double occupancy ( ) $155.00 Local Package no breakfast or lodging ( ) $320.00 Single occupancy ( ) $ 35.00 Saturday night dinner and dance ( ) $ 40.00 Opt. Fri. golf (Foxfire East, www.visitfoxfire.com) ( ) $125.00 Non-golfer My roommate will be Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: Roommates are your responsibility. If you do not have a roommate, we will make every attempt to assign you one. I AM REMITTING: $ for the package indicated above (check no). Make checks payable to Wilmington ASGA and mail with registration form to: ASGA WILMINGTON c/o Diane Degennaro 1102 Charlton Way Leland NC 28451 REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE APPLICATION DEADLINE 01/25/2010 QUESTIONS: Bill Duncan (wearldunc3@yahoo.com) 910-289-0117 Diane Degennaro (diane_degennaro@yahoo.com)
CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION November 2009 Scotland 2010 Trip Headed Toward Sellout You re Not Getting Any Younger! What Are You Waiting For? Through the end of October, 200 members have signed-up for our trip to Scotland, July 31-August 8, 2010. For as little as $2,578, you can enjoy eight days in Scotland, plenty of golf and food! St. Andrews, Scotland is no doubt the most special place on this planet for golfers. We'll stay at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel on the outskirts of St. Andrews New Year s and Golf in Orlando We were here last year and it's just the perfect venue for our group. Open to all ASGA members. Yes, you are invited to the largest gathering of singles who golf in the world! Here are the basics: Who: Open to all ASGA Members When: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - Friday, January 1, 2010 Where: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, 1500 Masters Blvd., ChampionsGate, Florida 33898, Phone 407-390-6664 What: 3-Night Stay, 6 Food functions (incl. New Year s Eve plated dinner), 2 Rounds of Golf, DJ dancing and more... Why: To meet friends you didn t know you had and to have the time of your life! Standard Package Rate is $ 450.24 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, IF PAYING BY CHECK. $469.00 if paying by a major credit card. Our annual trips for warm climates in the winter have landed us back in Orlando once again. It s really tough to beat what this city offers to golfers. Yes, we could have chosen a venue less expensive, but a vacation should feel like a vacation. This hotel will make you feel like you have arrived. It is four-star from the rooms to the pools to the on-site golf courses, quality of food, etc. Check out the hotel s website OmniOrlandoResort.com and you ll see what we mean. New Year s Day falls on a Friday this year and our event begins on Tuesday. The beauty of this is that you can arrive as many as three (3) days early and stay up to three (3) days late and it will only cost you $64 per person (based on dlb. occ.) to stay an additional night, or $128 to room by yourself. Orlando offers so much more and our online website can give you links to other things to do while there, such as visiting Mickey, SeaWorld, MGM, etc. Look for the official registration form in this newsletter, or go to the website (SinglesGolf.com/newyears) for complete details and online registration. You can also register over the phone: 704-889-4600 until noon each day. See you there! and on the edge of the North Sea then head to Edinburgh for two days. We have room for about another 40-50 people. At this point, you'll only need to put 10% down. All details are at SinglesGolf.com/Scotland Did Your Chapter Hold its Elections? In October, chapters should have elected their chapter president for the 2010 calendar year beginning January 1. At the November meetings, chapters are suppose to elect their committee heads. All of this is according to your chapter bylaws (www.singlesgolf.com/bylaws). If you have not elected your leaders for next year, please make sure you do it by the end of November. As soon as you have completed your elections, please inform the national office by submitting the new names to: www.singlesgolf.com/newleaders - - Tom Alsop, President / Founder, ASGA Phone 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE GolfASGA@aol.com - www.singlesgolf.com