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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Chicago, Illinois Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - March 2008 MARCH MINGLE, Tuesday March 11th Tuesday, March 11, 2008 MONTHLY MINGLE - CIAO BELLA, Time: 6:30 pm, 18W333 Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148. (630) 620-0090. Time: 6:30 PM. No Charge - You pay for your food/drinks. Please check Mapquest for directions from your location (between Myers and Ardmore). No Sign Up necessary, No deadline - JUST SHOW UP and MINGLE. Members and Guests are always welcome. Cash bar, prize drawings, chapter activity update. Number one reason to join us-see all your golfing friends and make new ones! NEW MEMBERS Here is the list of the "new members" for our Chapter for February: 1. Malanie F. Davis 2. Ted Zillmer 3. Peter J. Hague 4. Renee Saban 5. Bill Tygielski 6. Ken K. Kusumoto 7. Joe Torcivia Congrats to our newest members!! MESSAGE FROM DR. KO Can you feel it, anybody else out there getting restless in anticipation of spring? Soon very soon! Welcome to the Chinese year of the rat and leap year, early start on daylight savings, good omens indeed for a great golf season! Thank you to Bill Forcade for setting up regular outings at links and tees to keep us swinging. Speaking of swinging, thank you to Gretchen Oie for the great social events she s lined up for us (listed following and on the web) Be sure to sign up now for our Spring Kick off dinner, the best opportunity to get us all together to celebrate the start of our 08 season. Tom U and his team have a great line-up for outings, many already posted on the website. We are looking for a few good men & women to host/ co host golf events. Supporting an outing is a great way to meet many members at once. For those that are new, how about helping out at an event near your home. We always need support with checking our golfers, getting them to the first tee, and then rounding them up for the celebration after golf. For you veteran s, thanks in advance for your continued support. Please come to the coordinators party to plan our season together. ASGA Chicago is the best chapter because so many members lend their talents. We really do need your help (thank you) Speaking of talents. Our own Newsletter and legal man, Bill Forcade, in years past has been listed in the top 100 attorneys for the state of Illinois. This year, Sir William is listed as #6 in the top Environmental superattorneys! We truly do have greatness amongst us! Congrats, Bill! OK start marking ASGA events in your calendar and send your RSVP s today it is time to come out and play~! UPDATE YOUR NATIONAL MEMBER PROFILE National has agreed to start publishing the cell phone numbers of members if they choose. This is a great way to ensure you can be contacted for those short notice golf events. If you want to update your membership information on the national website, get your ASGA membership number (from your membership card or your copy of the monthly newsletter) and go to the national website at http:// www.singlesgolf.com/roster.php If you don t have a password you can request one from national. If you do, enter your membership ID and password and edit your membership information to include your cell phone. Next Big National Event: Reunion at Pinehurst, May 22-25 Registration form with this newsletter or go to Singles- Golf.com/events National Website: www.singlesgolf.com National E-Mail: ASGANational@aol.com Office Hours: 8:30-4:30, M-Th; 8:30-12:30 Fridays (Eastern Time Zone) National Office: 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE To Join or renew, go to www.singlesgolf.com/join or call office. Regular Meeting Date: SECOND TUESDAY of each month Next Mingle: March 11th, 2008 at 6:30 PM Mingle Location: Ciao Bella 18W333 Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148 Our Website: www.asgachicago.org (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.

Chicago Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President Karen O Donnell drkarenodonnell@sbcglobal.net 708-798-2224 Chairman of the Board Fred McEwen FCMJR@comcast.net 630-369-3147 Golf Chairperson Tom Ullsperger Tomu7@hotmail.com 708-508-1045 Social Chairperson Gretchen Oie gretchen@edsc.org 630-229-8835 Membership Chairperson Mary Lou Newbold mlnewbold@comcast.net 847-776-2465 Communications Chairperson Robin Rash rrash@inlandgroup.com 708-798-2224 Secretary Nancy Pierz npierz@comcast.net 708-429-3237 Treasurer Marie Bush Shrub8@hotmail.com 847-909-6858 PAST EVENTS FEBRUARY MINGLE Tuesday, February 12 th Monthly Mingle. 6:30 p.m. Ciao Bella Ristorante & Lounge. 18W333 Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148 A good time was had by all. A few brave souls ventured out during one of the many bad storms we have had this winter. Thanks Ciao Bella for staying open!. Golf Dome Events in February We held a series of Sunday Golf Dome events in February at Links & Tees Golf Facility in Addison, followed usually by dinner at Famous Dave s Bar-B-Que. On average 8-14 people showed up at the dome and a good time was had by all. Sunday, February 3rd. Super Bowl Party at Donna Wiggins Home. Donna graciously opened her house to about 14 people, a good time was had by all. Sunday, February 3, 4 pm, Super Bowl Party at North Beach, Lombard, Illinois:. In spite of a blizzard forecast for the drive home, 80 fans of football, fun, food (and of course, cocktails) came to North Beach for the annual bash. Two new flat screen TV's were added for easier viewing, and over $1400.00 was won in an assortment of pools. (that will buy a lot of golf balls.) After the half-time buffet, members from ASGA, Fairway Friends, The Social Network, and other groups that made up the crowd, enjoyed shouting out their guesses during the trivia quiz, with 20 prizes being awarded, including a name brand wrist watch. Their were no pictures taken, not because "What happens at North Beach stays at North Beach", but because Bob Geeve 1) was busy running the football pools, 2) never met a lady bartender he didn't like, and 3) didn't bring his camera. The important thing is that everyone got home safely, to do it again next year. Thursday, February 7, at 7:00 pm start time: ASGA Board Meeting, Wild Oats / Whole Foods, 500 E. Ogden Ave. Hinsdale, IL (630) 986-8500. The Board meeting discussed a variety of issues including the upcoming golf schedule.. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY/MARCH EVENTS Tuesday, March 11, 2008 MONTHLY MINGLE - CIAO BELLA, Time: 6:30 pm, 18W333 Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148. (630) 620-0090. Time: 6:30 PM. No Charge - You pay for your food/drinks. Please check Mapquest for directions from your location (between Myers and Ardmore). No Sign Up necessary, No deadline - JUST SHOW UP and MINGLE. Members and Guests are always welcome. Cash bar, prize drawings, chapter activity update. Number one reason to join us-see all your golfing friends and make new ones! Golf Dome Events in February/March We are planning a series of Sunday Golf Dome events in February/March at: Links & Tees Golf Facility 880-950 W. Lake Street (Just 1.2 miles east of I-355 at the Lake Street Exit) Addison, IL 60101 Phone: (630) 458-2660 Website Bob Geeve rgeeve@sbcglobal.net 630-587-1862 Newsletter Editor Bill Forcade bforcade@jenner.com 312-649-9729 Please check the Web Page for any last minute changes http://www.asgachicago.org/ MEMBERSHIP DUES Dues for the Chicago, IL chapter of the American Singles Golf Association are $70.00 per 12 month period. Payment can be made by check or credit card. Mail with application to: ASGA Inc. P. O. Box 848, Pineville, NC 28134. JOIN BY PHONE, FAX OR WEB You can join the Chicago, IL chapter over the phone by calling toll-free 1-888- GOLFMATE (465-3628), faxing the application with credit card information to our tollfree fax at 1-888-465-3295, or go on-line at www.singlesgolf.com and submit your application with credit card information. Our office hours are 8:30-5 ET (M-F).

This is an "individual registration" event, which means that you can sign up for a private stall, or (the preferred option) find a partner to share the stall with. Each person registering for the stall will need to leave a photo ID and arrange to split the fees with your partner. They accept cash, credit cards, or park district admission cards. Fees for each stall are $12 for 30 minutes, $20.00/hour, with dinner possible afterwards at Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que (or other nearby locations). Keep your eye on the ASGA e-mails for announcements on the upcoming Sunday golf dome events. We may need to move the time from 3:00-5:00 to 4:00-6:00 pm since the Dome is becoming more crowded. ALL are invited!! But PLEASE RSVP to Bill Forcade at bforcade@jenner.com or 312-923-2964 by 5:00 pm Friday for the Sunday events, so he can arrange the reservation (Please confirm if you will attend.) Bill usually brings his video camera so you can have a chance to view your swing if you want. Saturday, March 15th White Pines Golf Dome Event. 5:30 p.m. This annual event held at White Pines, 500 West Jefferson, Bensenville, IL www.whitepinesgolf.com, is a favorite of many ASGAers. $20 includes 2 hours or golf simulator (contests and prizes!), golf mats, and all participants receive FREE a White Pines Golf Club 2008 VIG card. (a $50 cost and $700 value for golf, carts, restaurant and more!) Following golf, the WP Club Room Restaurant is available for our dining pleasure. Either go with one of their club favorites or enjoy the Saturday night Crab Craze all you can eat crab legs for only $24.99. RSVP to Geri Johnson at whitepinesevents@comcast.net And of course, we are more than golf!!!!!!!! Join us for some fun too! Monday, March 24, 2008 Golf Coordinators Meeting. The golf schedule for 2008 is set. The Golf Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in coordinating the this year's events. An informational meeting is scheduled for those interested will be Monday, March 24, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., at Nonnies Pizza, 1565 75th Street Woodridge, IL. Pizzas, salads and soda will be provided for all attending. We encourage many of our new members along with those that have been involved in the past to participate. It has always been a great way to meet people within our organization. Please RSVP to Tom Ullsperger via e-mail at tomu7@hotmail.com by Wednesday, March 19th, if you plan to attend or would like to help out during the year. March 28-31, Alabama Trip: you should all have received a separate email containing the details about this fabulous trip. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play some of the most interesting courses you are likely to find anywhere. To RSVP, send and email to Tom Ullsperger at tomu7@hotmail.com. Don t miss out! Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Monthly Mingle. CIAO BELLA, Time: 6:30 pm, 18W333 Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148. (630) 620-0090. Time: 6:30 PM. No Charge - You pay for your food/ drinks. As part of the April Mingle, we will have a presentation to the members regarding etiquette, rules and other ways to make the golf experience more enjoyable. More information will follow prior to the April Newsletter deadline. Saturday, April 12th, Kickoff Dinner-- The Oak Room at Carriage Greens Country Club, 8700 Carriage Greens Drive, Darien, IL 60561 630-985-3730. Come join us to officially kick off the 2008 Golf Season. Golf Chair Tom Ullsperger and his extensive roster of golf coordinators have put together a schedule that is quite impressive we have a great season to look forward to! 6:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner; 8:00 p.m. to Midnight Entertainment and Dancing, $57 Member or Non Member The evening will feature a 4 hour open bar, delicious dinner (Carriage Greens is known for their great food) and entertainment all evening! We will have a DJ on hand to take requests and play your favorites as well as live entertainment and dance music provided by Slip Mickey. You won t want to miss this fabulous evening! Non-members are encouraged to attend this event for the same price as members. This is a pre-pay event and checks need to be made out to ASGA and sent to Gretchen Oie, c/o EDS, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2160, Chicago, IL 60606 by April 5th. HOWEVER PLEASE RSVP to Gretchen at Gretchen@edsc.org to let her know the check is in the mail by April 5th!

REMINDER If you don t have an email address, call any of the Board Members listed in this Newsletter for more information on any event. If you are NOT receiving emails, please contact Robin Rash at rrash@inlandgroup.com. Please feel free to send golf jokes (yes, they have to be clean ones) to Robin and she will include them in her emails. ABOUT OUR MEMBERS Happy Birthday to these members: Mitzy Applegate - 03/23 Ron Brandt - 03/11 Debora Braun - 03/12 Deborah Brice - 04/15 Tom Cech - 03/24 Lyn Dickinson - 03/14 Marty Gangler - 03/09 Dee Giese - 04/14 Geri Johnson - 03/22 Joanne Klumpp - 03/22 Dianne Kostner - 03/19 John Lapinski - 03/19 Jean McCormick - 03/27 David Moretti - 03/31 Laura Niforatos - 04/11 Elaine Nissen - 03/18 Nancy Pierz - 03/03 Madelon Silgalis - 03/02 John Silius - 03/18 Jean Steffens - 04/04 Jay Thompson - 03/07 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Kimberly Armatys - 03/31/2008 Richard Beaumont - 03/31/2008 Kevin Berg - 03/31/2008 Lisa Bishoff - 03/31/2008 John Bitner - 03/31/2008 Deborah Brice - 03/31/2008 Hank Calzaretta - 03/31/2008 Dennis Cowhey - 03/31/2008 Armond Cozzi - 03/31/2008 Candace Fates - 03/31/2008 Ray Kalal - 03/31/2008 Mehar Kaur - 03/31/2008 Celeste Lambert - 03/31/2008 Rosemary Monehen - 03/31/2008 David Moretti - 03/31/2008 Larry Nelligan - 03/31/2008 Cynthia Pausic - 03/31/2008 Walter Reczek - 03/31/2008 Linda Sloma - 03/31/2008 Arnold Stanger - 03/31/2008 Dave Thomas - 03/31/2008 Barry Weinstein - 03/31/2008 Bob Wier - 03/31/2008 Welcome newest members: Melanie Davis - Joined 01/28/2008 Dee Giese - Joined 01/10/2008 Peter Hague - Joined 01/31/2008 John Hanzel - Joined 01/10/2008 Ken Kusumoto - Joined 02/15/2008 Renee Saban - Joined 02/05/2008 Bill Tygielski - Joined 02/11/2008 Ted Zillmer - Joined 01/29/2008 These members recently renewed: Chris Coyne Michael Daugherty Robert Geeve Paul Gentile John Lapinski Kerry Malm Margaret Quinn Joe Torcivia These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Dale Cadwalader - 01/31/2008 Heidi Helfrich - 01/31/2008 Our chapter currently has 202 members. Golf Tip - Playing in the Wind Amateur golfers and professional golfers alike all must battle the challenges of Mother Nature. There are no exceptions to this reality. The trick is to learn how to minimize the negative effects of organic conditions and, when possible, to turn them into an aid. Typically, the greatest natural weather obstacle for a golfer is wind. Rain, snow and hail certainly can affect ball flight but none are played in as regularly as a mild to wild zephyr, so for the purposes of this dialogue we will be restricting our efforts to the aforementioned. Typically, golfers in coastal areas are more adept at playing in stiff breezy weather, but even those in the middle ground -- Kansas, for example -- should be learning how to account for the bedeviling effect of this cruel handicap. Here are some keys to playing in the wind that should help to keep your scorecard in double digits and closer to par: 1. Club selection - When facing into a wind (headwind) for every five miles per hour the wind appears to be blowing choose one more club. Use the opposite philosophy for hitting with the wind. Do not trick yourself into believing the wind can help you carry the ball 250 with a four iron either! 2. Swing plane - Unless you are a single digit handicapper, do not swing any differently than you normally would. If you are an accomplished player, then be sure to always take a simple ¾ swing to avoid getting too much air under that ball. 3. Look for Tree Tops - Although the wind may appear to be blowing into your face, it does not necessarily mean that it will be doing the same thing 50 feet in the air. Look at the tops of nearby trees to indicate what direction the wind is actually blowing. 4. Balls - Choose a lower spinning ball when playing in the wind. The new line of low-trajectory, low-spinning golf balls really do perform better in the wind than highspinning accuracy balls. The wind can become your friend if you let it. Simply account for it by knowing where it is, how much it is blowing, follow club wind selection guidance, and then trust your judgment. Golf Quotes May thy ball lie in green pastures and not in still waters. ~ Author Unknown The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course. ~ Billy Graham Golf appeals to the idiot and the child in us. Just how childlike golfers become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five. ~John Updike It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place the world is when one is playing golf. ~ Robert Lynd

CELEBRATING 15YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION MARCH 2008 Event Dates: Thursday, May 22 Sunday, May 25, 2008 Registrations Coming in Fast n Furious - With great excitement and anticipation, we re happy to announce our continued association with the fine folks at Pinehurst Resort in announcing our Reunion in Pinehurst again. Dates set for this year are May 22-25. With over 400 in attendance last year, we expect a full sellout. As a result, we have reserved four courses for the event. One major attribute that Pinehurst possess is their ability to handle our group size. We re proud to see the American Singles Golf Association host their event at Pinehurst again this year, said Wayne Kearney, Director of Sales at the resort. The showing ASGA had last year is a testament to the match we have with our resort and your members. Pinehurst has a tradition that goes way back into the last century. All of the greats have played there. The No. 2 course will not be part of our standard package, but you ll have an opportunity to play it if you want to pay the price (a mere $287 vs. the $359 normally quoted). This year, No. 2 will NOT be aerated one week prior to as it was last year, so expect nothing but the best. The standard package is a great deal. If you priced this on your own, you d easily pay twice as much as what you get as an ASGA member. You can t fine a value like this at any great golf resort in the country. Of course, outside of everything Pinehurst has to offer, you get to meet hundreds of singles from various ASGA chapters. As with all ASGA multi-chapter events, you must be a member to attend. Here s what s included in the standard package: 4 days / 3 night s stay, based on double occupancy 2 rounds of golf, cart, range balls, prizes for winners + welcoming gift for all 6 food functions: cocktail party (with 2 free drink tickets if you register by April 18), cookout Friday after golf, Saturday sitdown dinner and 3 lavish buffet breakfasts (live piano playing!) Dancing with our DJ on 1st and 3rd nights (does he dance?) Tiger on Pinehurst: Fun golf is Pinehurst. Fun golf is playing links golf. Fun golf is learning how to maneuver the ball on the ground and give yourself options." All resort service fees and taxes. The resort service fee pays for bicycle rental, practice green, afternoon tea, on-site transportation, fitness center, tennis courts, outdoor pools, etc. In addition, Pinehurst is offering ASGA members a coupon good towards a 25% discount on spa services or one round of golf club rentals. See SinglesGolf.com for details on this coupon. Non-golf packages are available and non-hotel packages are available only to our Pinehurst chapter members. We will again group players into those who have established handicaps (and will play USGA your own ball format) and those without established handicaps (and will play a shamble format one day and a scramble/captain s choice the other day). Players have really enjoyed this grouping method and we ve received zero complaints over the last four events where we ve done this. Understand though that if you are listed as a player with an established handicap and you want to play golf with a person who is not listed as established, you won t be able to play together unless you re both in the non-established division, unless, however, you indicate you want to play the optional round together where there is no team competition. Please review the Pinehurst.com website and check out their hotel accommodations. They re offering the Carolina Inn, the Holly Inn, Manor Inn and their condos again. In addition to these hotels, if your chapter (or group of friends) would like to get eight (8) of your members together and get a villa, which has a common living room and kitchen facility, review the Pinehurst.com website and indicate such on your registration form. Packages start at $512 per person, based on double occupancy and $779 per person based on single occupancy. If you priced this event on its own, you d easily pay $1200-$1300 (dbl. occ.) for all that s included. An optional round at 9:00am on Sunday is offered as well. A registration form is enclosed with this newsletter and you can also obtain one at www.singlesgolf.com. - - Tom Alsop, President/Founder, ASGA Phone 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE GolfASGA@aol.com

SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE www.singlesgolf.com RESORT WEBSITE: www.pinehurst.com Hotel Phone: 800-487-4653 Standard Package Includes: 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) 3 nights lodging (Carolina Hotel or Other check below) 6 food functions: 1 cocktail party (dry snacks; also 2 drink tickets if you register by April 2), 3 lavish breakfasts at the Carolina, 1 cookout and 1 sit-down dinner DJ dancing on 1st and 3rd nights, welcoming gift and prizes. Includes all resort service fees & taxes. Resort services include on-site transportation, bicycles, afternoon tea, practice putting, driving range and more. Add l. Nights: If you come early or stay late, add l. nights, which includes the buffet breakfast, are $163.50 for a single room and $90.75/person if dbl. occ., regardless of inn you are staying in. Tax & resort service fees are included in these rates. (Roommate must stay or your must pay single occ. rate of $163.50/night.) See Pinehurst.com for details on room types. GOLF: You ll play two of their 8 courses. Pinehurst arranges courses. Package play dates are Fri., May 23 & Sat., May 24. Optional Day-of-Arrival Golf and Dayof-Departure Golf. Also, optional play on the 2005 U. S. Open Course No. 2 at a rate of $287 on Sunday (straight tee times begin at 7:50am). Established handicapped players play USGA Rules and play your own ball. For non-established handicaps, scramble one day and shamble next day. PAYMENT: Full payment due by April 22th. There is a 25% cancellation fee on or prior to 04/22/08. Absolutely NO refunds after 4/22/08. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member. See website for official cancellation policy. A letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation by 04/29/08, you must call us at above number. NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to secure these rates. Call 704-889-4600 or go online at SinglesGolf.com/join. SPECIAL PKGS.: Non-Golf, Pinehurst Chapter members, see website or call us. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. NAME ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME PH ( ) WORK/CELL PH ( ) E-MAIL ADDRESS CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (Resort has shuttles to transport you between hotels, courses, etc. Details at SinglesGolf.com) ( ) $512.00 STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $559.00 STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $779.00 ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $873.00 ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $69.00 OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF ON THURS. ( ) $89 OPT. ROUND ON SUN. w/lunch ( ) OPT. Pinehurst No. 2 $287. ( ) $512.00 STANDARD PACKAGE / 4-bedroom villa (sleeps 8). Must be part of a group of 8, all staying in same villa, not an inn. ( ) I have an ESTABLISHED HANDICAP of at GOLF CLUB ( ) My chapter issues my handicap (ASGA chapters count as a golf clubs without real estate according to USGA handicapping rules. Your chapter s handicap chairperson or committee must be able to verify this number as your handicap.) ( ) My handicap is NOT ESTABLISHED but my average 18-hole golf score is. You ll play a scramble 1st day, shamble 2nd day. ( ) I am a smoker AND I want a smoking room. (If you are a smoker and we cannot find a roommate for you, you must pay full price of room. We ll notify you by 04/22/08.) My roommate will be (We ll assign a same-sex roommate if you prefer. Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotels are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability. During one golf event, please pair me with. (Golf partner must be in same established / non-established group as you.) I AM REMITTING: Memorial Day Weekend 2008 Thurs., May 22 Sun., May 25, 2008 4-days, 3-nights + 2 rounds++ Limited to the first 500 players. This is our largest event of the year. Choose to play two or three rounds of golf. Optional round on Pinehurst No. 2 at discounted price. You can stay 3 additional nights, before or after event, at special ASGA Member-Only prices. ASGA NATIONAL EVENT $ for the package indicated above + $ additional nights: indicate dates you plan to come early / stay late: + $ Opt. Day-of-Arrival golf on Thurs. ($69 @ Pinehurst #1) (T-times: 10:30-1:30 Indicate preferred time: ) + $ Opt. round of golf + lunch on Sun. ($89 @ The Pit or $287 @ Pinehurst #2 without Lunch.) + $ Mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of first 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on opt. round.) $ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check no. MAKE CHECK** PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. ) CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA or the Pinehurst Resort to charge / debit my account for the TOTAL AMOUNT indicated above on this form. There is no credit card processing fee for this event. Resort may not charge card immediately. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature OTHERWISE, MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. AND MAIL TO: ASGA, P. O. BOX 848, PINEVILLE, NC 28134 QUESTIONS? E-MAIL TOM ALSOP at GolfASGA@aol.com OR CALL 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE * Details of Million Dollar Hole-in-One at SinglesGolf.com/pinehurst ** There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See www.singlesgolf.com for complete details of policy and events. 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