CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Fairfield County Chapter - American Singles Golf Association June 2017 Chapter News Happy Spring Golfers! Good news/bad news. Good news is that after all the rain we ve had, the golf courses will be green, lush and beautiful. Bad news is we are wondering if it will ever stop raining so we can get out there and play! However, we did manage to play some golf in May. We ended up with nice weather for our Sterling Farms 18 hole outing. We had 3 groups and had a great time on the course. After we had a nice crowd at dinner at Zody s at Sterling Farms. Nice to catch up and compare scores. A reminder for all of us who play 18 with our group; we do play double par. What this means is that for us to be able to keep coming back here we need to pick up the pace. Once you've reached double par; pick up your ball and move on. The bigger the groups the more important it is to be aware of this rule. We started our first monthly 9 hole at the Orchards. This is always a very welcoming place to play. They are so nice to us here. We had a good group as we combined with Meetup. We met some old Meetup friends and met a new one also. After golf we went to Stonebridge for dinner. The food and fellowship was wonderful. A tip for next time; it's easier to park at the Milford Train Station or at the Bank next to train station. Our first Friday Happy Hour is being rescheduled for June 9 at Oak Hills restaurant in Norwalk. Happy hour starts at 6:00 and dinner at 7. If weather is nice we will try to reserve a table on the porch. We are happy that the restaurant is open so please support them. June 11 is our next 18 hole event. This is at Whitney Farms and first tee time is at noon. Check the website and your email for when you can sign up for this. Whitney is one of the courses that always fills up fast. We will eat/drink at the course after golf. June 18 is the next scheduled 9 hole at Orchards in Milford. In addition keep an eye on the website for additional 9 hole events to be scheduled on June. Other events will be added shortly so keep checking us out and sign up. We are always eager to hear from you. If you have an event you want to host, please contact me and let me know. About Our Members (THIS REPORT RAN 06/07/2017) Happy Birthday to these members: Sandy Breyan - 06/21 George Emmons - 06/22 Carla Klein - 06/04 Patricia Morris - 06/07 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Lois Bailey - 06/30/2017 Barbara Geraghty - 06/30/2017 Marcia O'Kane - 06/30/2017 Jane Shim - 06/30/2017 Welcome newest members: Victoria DiMatteo - Joined 05/23/2017 Martin Schneider - Joined 05/01/2017 These members recently renewed: Mary Boylan Richard LoPresti Debra Peacock Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events) Canada - July 2017 - Tremblant + Montreal. A cool place to be in the heat of summer! All details at www.singlesgolf.com/canada Battle At The Beach 2017 - October or November, 2017. East Coast USA. Details posted in early- to mid-summer. Albany's Coopertown, NY Golf Weekend - September 22-24, 2017. Playing golf at Leatherstocking. Details out in a month or two, or, contact Ellen Riley by clicking here. River Cruise - Paris, France, September, 2018 - This will be a river cruise up the Seine River. We'd like to spend 10-12 days in France. Dates for the 2018 Ryder Cup are September 28-30, 2018 but this river cruise itinerary will not be timed perfectly to coincide with the Ryder Cup, unless you want to spend some extra days in Paris on your own. Details at www.singlesgolf.com/rivercruise New Year's Event-January 1-4, 2018. Details posted in late August, 2017. Will likely occur in Florida where it will be a bit warmer. Next Meeting & Location Check Website for Dates & Location Our Chapter Website www.asgafairfield.org Contact us at: asgafairfield@gmail.com Our Hotline 1-888-465-3628 (See next page for list of officers and board members.) National Office Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE Go to www.singlesgolf.com/myaccount to make changes to your address, phone, etc. To join or renew your dues, go to www.singlesgolf.com/join Singles Golf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.
Fairfield County, CT Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President Debra Peacock Debra.peacock@me.com 203-283-9780 Chairman of the Board & Communications Chair Jane Price likeprice@gmail.com 203-253-7061 Treasurer Karen Rumsey krumsey@aol.com Secretary Greg Walker grgwalker@aol.com Publicity & Membership Chair Deidre Campbell Deirdrecampbell14@gmail.com Golf Chairperson Joel Jacob jjsupp@aol.com Social Chairperson Cynthia Hofer cynthiaghofer@gmail.com Webmasters Susan Dallas ktdal@aol.com Elliott Whitney elliottgwhitney@gmail.com TM Meet-Up Administrator Chris Uisse culisse@yahoo.com These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Julia Davis - 04/30/2017 Daisy Fischtrom - 04/30/2017 Michelle Grasso - 04/30/2017 Susan Reinhard - 04/30/2017 Elizabeth Shaban - 04/30/2017 Our chapter currently has 43 members. 10 Best Proposed New Golf Rule Changes From USGA and R&A ~Nate Scott, www.foxsports.com The USGA and R&A introduced a comprehensive set of new rule proposals on March 8th, a big step in trying to modernize the game of golf, speed up play, and make things more fun. There are a lot of proposed rule changes, and you can read about all of them over at the USGA website. The plan is to take feedback from golfers now, finalize the changes in 2018, and introduce them officially to the rules of golf on Jan. 1, 2019. Here are the 10 rule changes that jumped out the most for making sense: 1. Player accidentally moves ball - If a player accidentally moves a ball when searching for it, or accidentally moves his/ her ball marker or ball on the putting green, the new rule will be that there is no penalty. Current rule: 1-stroke penalty. 2. Accidental deflection - If a player s ball in motion accidentally hits the player, his or her caddie, the person attending the flagstick or the attended or removed flagstick, the new rule will be that there is no penalty. Current rule: 1-stroke penalty (or 2-stroke penalty when the accidental deflection relates to the flagstick) 3. Time to search for lost ball - The new rule will be that you are allowed to search for a lost ball for three minutes. Current rule: You may search for five minutes. 4. Taking relief for a ball embedded in pitch mark - A player may take relief without penalty for an embedded ball anywhere (except in sand) in the general area (new term for through the green ), unless a Local Rule has been adopted restricting relief only to areas cut to fairway height or less. Current rule: Relief is allowed only in areas cut to fairway height or less, unless a Local Rule has been adopted allowing relief anywhere (except in sand) through the green. 5. Repairing damage on putting green - New rule: A player may repair almost any damage (including spike marks and animal damage but not including natural imperfections) on the putting green. Current rule: A player may only repair ball-marks or old hole plugs on the putting green. 6. Touching sand in the bunker with club or hand - New rule: No penalty except when a player touches sand (1) with his or her hand or club to test the conditions of the bunker or (2) with the club in the area right behind or in front of the ball, in making a practice swing or in making the backswing for the stroke. Current rule: Any touching of sand with hand or club results in loss of hole/2-stroke penalty (with exceptions). 7. Playing with damaged club - New rule: A player may keep using any damaged club, even if the player damaged it in anger. Current rule: A player may use the damaged club only if it was damaged in the normal course of play. 8. Advice and help - New rule: A caddie is not allowed to stand on a line behind a player while the player is taking his or her stance and until stroke is made. Current rule: A caddie is allowed to stand on a line behind a player while the player is taking a stance and preparing to play, but must not stand there while the player makes the stroke. 9. Pace of play - New rule: Recommends that players make each stroke in no more than 40 seconds, and usually in less time. Current rule: No recommendations are given. 10. Trusting players' judgment - New rule: When estimating or measuring a spot, point, line, area or distance under a Rule, a player s reasonable judgment will not be second-guessed based on later evidence (such as video review) if the player did all that could be reasonably expected under the circumstances to make an accurate estimation or measurement. Current rule: A player s judgment is given no particular weight or deference; the Committee decides any issue about the accuracy of the estimation or measurement based on a review of all facts.
TM The most important shot in golf is the next one. - - Ben Hogan American Singles Golf Association June, 2017 Current and Past Issues at SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot TM Think of combining spectacular fall foliage with a picturesque lakeside setting while staying at a coveted AAA Four Diamond Hotel and playing golf on one of the East s most scenic and challenging resort golf courses. All are possible if you join Albany ASGA for their September 22-24th weekend. Nestled in the center of Cooperstown, known for Baseball s Hall of Fame, is the luxurious Otesaga Resort overlooking stunning Lake Otsego with is own premier golf course, Leatherstocking. Space is very limited. Sign-up at www.asgacapitalregion.com or see registration forms following this newsletter or see the PDF flyer and forms at www.singlesgolf.com/cooperstown Play The Giant and The Devil Courses at Tremblant Resort Montreal Portion Sold Out! Although announced at first as a 3-day or 5-day event (with the initial two days in Montreal), the hotel has informed us they have sold out for our dates. If you re interested in the 5-day, including Montreal, please contact Tom@SinglesGolf as other hotels may be brought into the picture. Otherwise, 3-days in Tremblant is what we have for you. Details at: www.singlesgolf.com/canada Paris to the D-Day Beaches 7- or 9-Day Awesome Trip on Tauck s MS Swiss Sapphire SEPTEMBER, 2018 Seventy-three years ago, June 6, 1944, the D-Day invasion. For many, visiting the Normandy landing beaches via the Seine River out of Paris, Monet s home in Giverny and historic French towns are mustsee, bucket list items. Enjoy the relaxed nature of a river cruise amongst friends you didn t know you had. Full details at www.singlesgolf.com/rivercruise
... Continued from previous page American Singles Golf Association June, 2017 SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot Event Details... Cooperstown, New York Will Be Fun. Your turn at bat! The Albany chapter of the American Singles Golf Association has put considerable work into offering ASGA members nationwide an opportunity to play and stay at a premier location in the country s northeast. There s this place that allows you to forget about those other things in life, while you absorb nature at its finest. It s called Otesaga Resort. Look at your calendar. Erase anything you have going on for the weekend of September 22-24. It s going to be that good. Play Leatherstocking Golf Club, a legendary course with a beautiful layout. So stop what you're doing and head to that world wide internet place and begin drooling: www.otesaga.com Albany, ASGA has reserved 30 rooms, most likely enough for 50 people, as many room together, but don t hesitate. With peak fall season in northern New York, I wouldn t be surprised if within 2-3 weeks the rooms fill up. See the flyer and registration form that accompanies this newsletter, or visit this website to download all forms: www.singlesgolf.com/cooperstown Oh! Canada Courtyard Marriott Fills-Up July 16/17 Fairmont Tremblant: more rooms for the July 18-20 portion of event We re up to 73 players. Good news, however, the Courtyard Marriott in Montreal says we ve surpassed our allotment. The original play was for two days in Montreal then three days in Tremblant. No problem if you want to head straight to Tremblant for the 3-day event, but if you want to fly into Montreal and stay a couple of days there before heading to Tremblant, we ll try to accommodate you. Just email Tom@SinglesGolf.com and express your desire. We ll see how many others want to do that as well. So join 70+ others. www.singlesgolf.com/canada is the site to visit. Sign-up with a friend if you want to save money and share a room. The 2018 Seine River Cruise Paris, France September 9 18, 2018 We ve selected Tauck as our river cruise company of choice. Tauck, a 92-year-old company that started providing tours to parts of America and Canada many people had never seen, has helped ASGA plan this trip with a promise our members will thoroughly enjoy from private tours of small and historic French towns along the Seine River to the beauty of the MS Swiss Sapphire ship itself, the professionalism of the Tauck staff, to the highly acclaimed food that will be prepared for us each evening. Having taken this itinerary as a site visit in October of last year, I can personally attest to the great first class value. ASGA has special pricing. We never pay what the public pays for our multi-chapter events, whether on the mainland or overseas. (We re not allowed to actually tell you price difference, but if you go to the website and click on the COST tab, see for yourself!) Our itinerary is to visit the historic monuments in Rouen, the English Channel villages of Etretat and Honfleur, Jumieges Abbey, one of the great Benedictines of France, Chateau Gaillard, Claude Monet s home and a lot more. At our halfway point on the cruise, we ll visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy. Head to www.singlesgolf.com/rivercruise or review the video at www.singlesgolf.com/rivercruisevideo. Tauck even offers quarterly payments to make it easier on you. So be thinking about whom you d like to room with to save on your overall costs. Airfare to Paris is not included and we urge you to purchase trip insurance since the trip is 15 months away! Golf Rules Yes, golf rules much of our lives but did you know there s a series of proposed golf rule changes? In an attempt to make the game a bit friendlier and to hasten play, the USGA and the R&A have tossed out some suggestions for some (much needed) rule changes. Well, much needed if you re on the PGA tour. Seven proposals have to do with taking relief. Totally not what you re thinking... although I have taken relief many times on the course. It s part of the rules, folks. So your ball is in the bunker and Mr. Butterfly lands on your ball. He s impressed with those cute divots. So impressed that he stays there seemingly forever. Under current rules, he s consider a loose impediment and you cannot do anything to shoo him or any other loose impediment away. With the proposed rule changes, all impediments can be moved. So this sets the stage for some interesting reading, like the new rules telling you how to drop a ball. I ve been doing that all my life or so I ve been told. Check them out at www.singlesgolf.com/proposedrulechanges - - Tom Alsop, President and Founder American Singles Golf Association Our 25th Year! Tom@SinglesGolf.com ASGA National Website SinglesGolf.com Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events SinglesGolf.com/events To join or renew dues in ASGA SinglesGolf.com/join List of Chapters/See Newsletters SinglesGolf.com/chapters Request Free Brochures & Stand SinglesGolf.com/ContactUs Request Free Set of Lost Club Labels Singles Golf.com/ContactUs Previous National Newsletters SinglesGolf.com/TheNextShot Previous Breaking News SinglesGolf.com/BreakingNews Email the National Office info@singlesgolf.com
ASGA COOPERSTOWN MULTI-CHAPTER GOLF WEEKEND Group Tickets to Baseball Hall of Fame Available! September 22 - September 24, 2017 Albany ASGA invites you to join us for a weekend of golf and relaxation at the beautiful Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York. Limited Number of Rooms Peak Season They Will Go Fast!
A block of rooms has been set aside for ASGA Albany s Multi-Chapter Event Booking instructions are found below. Online: Go to www.otesaga.com and enter your group code 1788603 Rooms are set aside for Friday & Saturday, September 22 & 23, 2017 If you need extra nights please contact hotel directly at 866-494-0085 option 1 If rooms show as unavailable please contact the Otesaga directly as we may have other options not available online. Call the Hotel: You may also contact the Otesaga M-F 8am-5pm. When calling mention you are attending the Albany ASGA Event You can reach the Otesaga at 866-494-0085 option 1 Need an extra night? Call the hotel at 1-866-494-0085 option 1 You can also email reservation1@otesaga.com Rates: $248.00 + tax per night for 1 or 2 guests with breakfast. Gratuity not included. $16 + tax for each additional guest Superior room upgrade $25 and suite upgrades $150 (based on availability) + tax More details at the Official Registration Form on the following page.
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM ASGA COOPERSTOWN MULTI-CHAPTER WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017 COOPERSTOWN EVENT PACKAGE AT THE OTESAGA RESORT... $200 INCLUDES: GATHERING ON FRIDAY AT THE FIRE BAR (Includes one (1) drink) GOLF WITH CART ON SATURDAY AT THE LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF COURSE AWARDS BANQUET ON SATURDAY NIGHT OVERLOOKING LAKE OSWEGO WELCOME GOODIE BAG & TROLLEY TICKET OPTIONAL GOLF ADD-ONS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - GOLF AT COBLESKILL, 11AM $35 WITH CART SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 - GOLF AT LEATHERSTOCKING, 11AM $98 WITH CART 2 NIGHT S AT THE OTESAGA RESORT (1-866-494-0085, OPTION 1, Group Code 1788603) HOTEL RESERVATIONS WITH THE OTESAGA SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL. (M-F, 8-5 eastern) $277/PP BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (taxes included) $554/PP BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY (taxes included) ELEGANT BUFFET BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY (GRATUITY FOR BUFFET NOT INCLUDED) ADDITIONAL HOTEL CHOICES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT COOPERSTOWN. Go to Expedia.com NEED A ROOMMATE? EMAIL ALBANYASGA2002@GMAIL.COM NAME ASGA CHAPTER* ADDRESS HOME PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL HANDICAP OR AVG. SCORE * YOU MUST BE AN ASGA MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. TO JOIN / RENEW, GO TO SINGLESGOLF.COM/JOIN YOUR PAYMENT INCLUDES: ( ) $200 FOR EVENT ( ) $35 FOR COBLESKILL ( ) $98 FOR SUNDAY LEATHERSTOCKING ( ) $12 FOR BASEBALL S HALL OF FAME TICKETS MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: ALBANY ASGA Mail to: ELLEN RILEY, 62 SHERWOOD TRAIL, SARATOGA SPRING, NY 12866
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone 980-833-6450 (Call/Text: M-F, 9-2 Eastern) Event Details: SinglesGolf.com/Canada Links to courses, hotels, etc. at the website. A Mid-Summer s Dream! You must be a member of the American Singles Golf Association in order to attend this event. You choose between a 3-day or 5-day event. 5 Day: Fly into Montreal, spend two nights there, visit Old Montreal and play one round of golf, then motor coach to Tremblant for 3 nights and golf... Or... 3-day: Go directly to Tremblant, 90 miles northeast of Montreal for 3 nights, 2 rounds of golf and more! 5-Day Package (Montreal + Tremblant): Room-With-Someone $899.00 Room-by-Yourself $1,389.00 Dates: Arrive in Montreal on Sunday, July 16, 2017 and depart Tremblant on Friday, July 21. Welcoming party (cash bar) followed by dinner. 2 nights lodging at the Courtyard by Marriott, two blocks from Old Montreal (Sun/Mon nights (July 16-17)) Breakfast each morning, dinners each night; lunches on your own. 1 round of golf at Val des Lacs (round is halfway between Montreal and Tremblant (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) 3 nights lodging at the Fairmont Hotel in Tremblant 2 rounds of golf at Tremblant (play Le Diable and Le Geant) 3-Day Package (Tremblant Only): Room-With-Someone $649.00 Room-by-Yourself $929.00 Dates: Arrive in Tremblant Tuesday, July 18, 2017, depart on Friday, July 21. 3 nights lodging at the Fairmont Hotel in Tremblant Breakfast each morning 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) Welcoming party (cash bar) and dinner. Two additional dinners included. Lunches on your own. See next page for PDF Registration Form or go to SinglesGolf.com/Canada to register and pay online. If you need a roommate and don t have one, ASGA will do its very best to find a same-gendered roommate for you.
July 16-17 in Montreal with 1 round of golf, then motor coach to Tremblant for 3 nights and 2 rounds of golf & prizes. Breakfasts and dinners included. You head directly to Tremblant where Montreal group joins you July 18-21, 2 rounds of golf & prizes. Breakfasts and dinners included. Everyone departs July 21. SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone 980-833-6450 (Call/Text: M-F, 9-2 Eastern) Visit the Event Website for all details, addresses, etc.: SinglesGolf.com/Canada NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW YOUR NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME (Indicate city if no chapter name.) ADDR CTY ST ZIP Handicap/Avg.Score HOME PH ( ) WORK/CELL PH ( ) E-MAIL PASSPORT REQUIRED TO VISIT CANADA. Ever had a DUI? See special Canadian laws regarding DUIs at SinglesGolf.com/DUI CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE (Packages are described on previous flyer page): ( ) $649.00 3-DAY PACKAGE ROOMING-WITH-SOMEONE (Obtain your own roommate or we will attempt to obtain a same-gendered person.) ( ) $929.00 3-DAY ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (includes everything in 3-Day Pkg.) ( ) $899.00 5-DAY PACKAGE ROOMING-WITH-SOMEONE (Obtain your own roommate or we will attempt to obtain a same-gendered person.) ( ) $1,389.00 5-DAY ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (includes everything in 5-Day Pkg.) ( ) $60.00 I m not renting/sharing a car & need round trip motor coach transportation to & from Tremblant. My roommate will be (or we ll attempt to assign a same-gender roommate if you prefer.) Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, both must choose same package. We can t hold your room until both parties have paid. I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Rooms are run of house. Hotel controls your room location & type. We register you subject to those conditions. I d like to play ( ) one ( ) all rounds of golf with. Email special requests to info@singlesgolf.com I AM PURCHASING: $ for the above package indicated by a check mark + $ Mulligans (add $10 for 6 mulligans for the 2 Tremblant courses or add $15 for 9 mulligans for all 3 courses.) + $ 50/50 Raffle Tickets (add $20 here for 25 fifty-fifty raffle tickets. Tickets $20 for 20 at the event.) + $ $60 for round trip motor coach indicated above = $ TOTAL AMOUNT I AM REMITTING $ $99 now to hold my spot. I will remit balance due of $ by June 1 if by check or we will chg. card below on June 1. I AM REMITTING $ As Full Amount Due. Make Check* Payable to ASGA, Inc. OR complete credit card info below. CANCELLATION*: There is a 25% cancellation fee on or before 06/15/17. Absolutely NO refunds after 6/15/17. If your plans change, you (not ASGA) can sell your position to another member. See events website for cancellation policy, terms & conditions. TRAVEL PROTECTION IS OFFERED on this event as an option & must be purchased within 10 days of registering thru the event website. ( ) I will apply for trip insurance within ten (10) days of registering. See Travel Protection link at SinglesGolf.com/Canada ( ) I am declining to purchase travel protection. If you register without purchasing travel protection, you are indicating that you are declining to purchase travel protection and you assume all risks, e.g. personal or friend or family sickness/injury/accidents at last moment and would therefore receive no refund of any sort if any issue arises. CONFIRMATION: A letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days after registering, you must contact ASGA at the number below. MAILING ADDRESS: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr., Suite 107, Matthews, NC 28105 Questions: Call or Text to 980-833-6450 PAY BY CREDIT CARD: I hereby authorize ASGA to charge my account number below for the $99 DEPOSIT OR Full Amount Due as indicated above. A 3% fee will be added to the TOTAL AMOUNT shown above if using a credit card. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature QUESTIONS? E-MAIL TOM ALSOP at Tom@SinglesGolf.com OR CALL 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE * There is a 4% service charge for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See www.singlesgolf.com/events for complete details of policy and events. 2017 ASGA, Inc.
TM Call Us Toll Free Fax This Toll Free Mail This To Us Online (SinglesGolf.com/join) Note: Meeting locations may vary. Upon joining, you will receive a monthly newsletter telling you about monthly meetings, outings, etc. If you have any questions, contact your local chapter leader or call 1-888- GOLFMATE or 980-833-6450. Please complete information box at right. PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW) HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? CHAPTER YOU ARE JOINING OR RENEWING IN: NAME E-MAIL ADDR: ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP HOME ( ) WORK/CELL ( ) EMPL. BY POSITION MONTH & DAY BORN YOUR USGA HANDICAP or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $158.00 for two years (includes free ASGA logo d shirt when joining for two years!) and can be paid by check or credit card. Credit card users: JOIN BY PHONE: 1-888-465-3628 or FAX COMPLETED FORM to 1-888-465-3295. Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. 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LEGAL STUFF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the undersigned Applicant (hereinafter referred to as Releasor ), in consideration of being permitted to participate in golf activities organized or sponsored by ASGA, Inc., d/b/a American Singles Golf Association, a Delaware Corporation, or its affiliate chapters in the United States and Canada, (the Releasees ) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged, hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives agree to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and not to sue Releasees and/or Releasee s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and on account of any and all past, present, and future claims, debts, causes of action, damages, personal injuries, wrongful deaths, property loss, and property damage (including attorney s fees and costs relative thereto), whether due or not, direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, latent or patent, known or unknown, which in any way concern or relate to any act or omission of Releasees. Except in the event of any gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against Releasees for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by me in relation to the premises and operations of the golf course, including riding on golf carts or playing the game of golf. I am aware that participation in and/or observance of the golf activities and/or other activities sponsored by Releasees is or may be an inherently dangerous activity and may have health-related risks, and agree that I am voluntarily participating in and/or observing such activities with full knowledge of all dangers and risks involved. In addition, I hereby expressly assume all risks of injury, death, property loss, property damage, and other loss and damage which my occur relative to the participation in and/or observance of such activities. 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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Membership in the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) becomes effective upon receipt of dues and is valid for the period of time requested as indicated on the application form, subject to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I am 21 years or older, single (i.e. never married OR divorced OR legally separated OR widowed), and have read and accept, as a condition of joining, the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK shown above. I understand that dues are non-refundable and are subject to change. I agree that all rosters, membership lists, e-mail addresses, or any other information provided to him/her as a result of their membership in ASGA are the property of ASGA and shall not be used for any purpose other than ASGA. 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