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Latest clubs arrive just in time for spring
Ping G series among innovative new offerings ...
Inside:
SCGA Tournament of Champions, pgs 16
New Berkeley team focuses on service, pg 10
Golf Therapy: 2015 a year to remember
helping veterans and others through golf
pg 23
local golf course real estate,
pg 12
2016 SCGA,
CGA
schedules
and more
page 19
Top 100 club fitter David Ayres takes a look at new drivers hitting the market this spring,
and area golf professionals share their top picks on a variety of equipment.
Stories, page 6 and 7
February 17, 2016 | www.CharlestonGolfNews com
2015
Charleston
Interclub
Champions
page 9
U.S. Women’s
Open adds to
CCC’s storied
history
page 4
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U.S. Women’s Open a good fit for Charleston, CCC
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Committee first
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by Chris Dailey
T
o Helen Hill, Executive Director of the
Charleston Area Convention and Visitors
Bureau, it’s only fitting that the 2019 U.S.
Women’s Open is coming to The Country Club of
Charleston.
Not only does the club, and the Charleston area,
have a tradition of supporting competitive golf,
but the area has fast become a place where women
shine at the highest levels. Or to put it in Hill’s
words, “in South Carolina, girls rule.”
Hill explained further while speaking at the
recent USGA press conference announcing that
CCC will host the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open.
“We have a girl who is our current governor and
cannot wait to cheer on the players when they get
here,” said Hill. “We’re building these amazing
Wifi aircraft right up in North Charleston and
there’s actually a girl in charge of that plant. We
have our wonderful sports commission, and there’s
a girl in charge right back there, sitting in the
audience the vice president happens to be a girl.
We’re going to be building some amazing cars,
Volvo, and the one in charge of building the plant
is a girl, and right in the other half of Charleston,
Charleston CVB Executive
Director Helen Hill
Helen Hill
we have the amazing tennis tournament, the Volvo
Open president by Family Circle, world class
women’s tennis event. So because
girls rule, it’s because in South
Carolina, gentlemen know how to
support women’s athletics.”
The Country Club of Charleston, specifically, has a long history
of supporting women’s golf. In fact, that history
goes back to the club’s origins.
Club president Cordes Ford says the club’s
first organizational meeting took place on October 1, 1900, and at that meeting two committees
were formed: the Executive Committee and the Ladies Committee.
“The (U.S. Women’s Open)
will be at the high water mark of
our club’s 115-year history, and
throughout that history the women’s game has been prominent,” said Ford.
He added that the Country Club of Charleston has had three USGA champions as members
and two of them were women: the late Alberta
(Bea) Bauer who won the 1975 USGA Senior
Women’s Amateur, and Beth Daniel, a twotime USGA Women’s Amateur Champion, who
“learned the game on this course en route to her
Hall-of-Fame career.”
Daniel was born in Charleston and grew up
playing at the Country Club of Charleston from
an early age, spending countless hours honing
her ball-striking skills on the range.
She won USGA Women’s Amateur titles in
1975 and 1977, and went on to captured 33 titles
on the LPGA Tour, including the 1980 LPGA
Championship. She led the Tour in wins in 1982,
1990 and 1994, and played on eight U.S. Solheim Cup teams. In 2000, she was inducted into
the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Each year the South Carolina Junior Golf
Association (SCJGA) awards the Beth Daniel
Player of the Year Award to the top female junior
golfer in the state. Beth Daniel also works with
SCJGA each year to host the Beth Daniel Junior
Azalea at The Country Club of Charleston.
Daniel said she is so proud that the Country Club of Charleston was recognized by the
USGA to host the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open,
and she “can’t wait to see the best compete on
the course where I learned to play.”
The Country Club of Charleston already
proved itself capable of hosting a national women’s championship. In 2013, the club hosted the
U.S. Women’s Amateur, which drew the top
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The 2013 U.S. Women’s Amateur received
rave reviews from USGA, which wasted little
time announcing plans to return to CCC. The
next time, O’Toole said, it will be for the biggest
event in women’s golf. O’Toole said the U.S.
Women’s Open has brought some of the game’s
most memorable moments over the years.
In 1954, he said, Babe Zaharias won by 12
strokes while battling cancer, which took her life
just two years later. In 1967, Catherine LaCoste
became the first and only women’s amateur to
win the U.S. Women’s Open Championship.
In 1987, Laura Davies captured the title in
a playoff against Ayako Okamoto of Japan, and
in 1998 Se Ri Pak of South Korea edged Jenny
Chuasiriporn in a playoff to win the championship, opening up the game to a new generation
of women in Korea.
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major at Pinehurst, elevating women’s golf to a
“spot it’s never enjoyed before.”
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and May 31-June 3, 2018, at Shoal Creek, AL.
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Latest driver technology
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Innovations aimed
at maximizing speed
and forgiveness
I
f you’ve been holding out for the latest product releases before getting a new driver, you
have some innovative new models to choose
from this spring.
The engineers at PING have launched the new
G Series drivers, Callaway worked with Boeing
to design the XR 16, and Taylor Made is offering
the new M2.
Top 100 Club Fitter David Ayres of Lowcountry Custom Golf in Mt. Pleasant helps explain the enhancements offered by each below.
PING G Series
The G Series is the latest to advance through
the approval process at Ping. As Ayres says,
the company’s engineers can’t introduce new
technology unless it offers clear, measurable
improvements. Ayres says he’s seen first hand
that the G Series achieves that. He’s seen golfers
getting consistently higher ball speeds with the
club, even on off-center hits.
The design changes were aimed at just that.
Ping took the turbulators from the G30 and added Dragonfly Technology to reinforce the crown,
producing a sleeker crown and a center of gravity that is lower and farther back.
“The ultra thin crown allows them to give it
an extreme center of gravity and maximize the
MOI (Moment of Inertia),” says Ayres.
The new crown also maintains more club
head stability on impact, and the face construction was bolstered to generate greater ball speed.
Ping is offering two other models of the driver: the G LS Tec (Low Spin) and the G SF Tec
(Straight Flight). The G LS produces lower spin
and a lower launch angle to make the club more
forgiving, while the G SF produces a right to left
ball flight to reduce fade.
Callaway XR 16
Callaway teamed up with the engineers at
Boeing to help create its most aerodynamic club
head yet.
“Boeing helped redesign the size, shape and
placement of their Speed Step to increase speed
and forgiveness,” says Ayres.
Similar to the Ping G, the Callaway XR 16
uses improved aerodynamics to both increase
speed and redistribute weight for a higher MOI,
or greater forgiveness.
The redesigned club head is made to reduce
drag for faster club speed, but also reduce twisting and torquing to maintain stability on impact.
Improvements were made to the face to make
it faster and more forgiving too. The face is nearly 20 percent thinner and designed to produce
similar results regardless of where the ball is
impacted.
Taylor Made M2
Taylor Made has also been busy working to
refine its driver technology so it’s both faster
and more forgiving at the same time. The M2
follows the release of the M1 last October and
provides some of the same advances as the M1
but at a little lower price level.
The M2 has the same look and carbon-fiber
crown as the M1 and offers the same loft adjustability. But it does not include the track system,
and the weight savings from that and the lighter
crown is used to put the center of gravity lower
and more to the back.
“This is mainly geared to replace Aeroburner,
which is a glued driver,” says Ayres. “They’ve
taken Aeroburner and added loft adjustability
without the track system. so you’re gaining adjustability at the lower price point.”
Note: Look for more coverage in upcoming
issues on other new equipment coming out this
year.
Lowcountry pros share new product picks
Drivers, wedges, training aids, authentic hickory clubs ...
by Pete Wofford
W
hat is new in golf equipment that you
have not heard before, such as longer, straighter, softer and the best ever? Count
the year 2016, as another case of promises of a
better game. Skipping the newsstand magazine
articles, web sites, and television commercials
filled with new product tantalizing details, the
real source for game improvement is right here
at your local golf shop. Listed here are the top 10
new products that have caught the eye of Lowcountry professionals.
The M1 driver by TaylorMade: Introduced last fall, the M1 has caught the eye of
Ty Gosnell, teaching professional at Rivertowne
GC. In the past TaylorMade’s recent driver unveilings have centered around three key areas of
the club: adjustability in the sole (SLDR’s sliding weight track), center of gravity (CG) shifts
and crown color (the white-crowned R11). The
latest driver offering from TaylorMade, the M1,
features a little bit of everything, from a dual-track system in the sole that alters launch and
face angle to a redesigned face shape. But the big
story surrounding the company’s newest model
is a new lightweight carbon composite crown
that weighs 10 grams — roughly 12 grams less
than the thick-thin titanium crown that has been
used on previous TaylorMade drivers. “This
driver has it all, looks, feel and technology,”
added Gosnell. Suggested retail $500.
Callaway Golf XR 16 driver: Impressed
by the hi-tech message, and feeling a loyalty to
North Charleston-based Boeing, Jeff Minton,
Director of Golf at Wild Dunes Resort likes
the Callaway XR 16 driver. The fear of bigger
and more forgiving design is a slower clubhead
speed. Enter Boeing engineers partnering with
Callaway and a newer and improved aerodynamic driver. The XR16 stretches farther front
to back than last year’s XR to produce a higher
moment of inertia. Callaway’s engineers employed a lower-density titanium alloy in the
body and a shallower, lighter face design to save
weight so the center of gravity is lower than
last year’s model. According to Callaway, those
two elements combine to produce better energy
transfer. Suggested retail $350.
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 6 wedges: Improved scoring starts with a better short game.
Danny Stewart, Director of Instruction at the
Country Club of Charleston likes the new lineup
of Titleist Vokey wedges. Titleist has introduced
new Vokey Design Spin Milled 6 wedges, which
the company says “establish a new performance
standard by improving in the three key areas of
wedge play: distance gapping, shot versatility
and spin control.” A progressive center-of-gravity design aligns the center of gravity with the
impact position of each loft to produce precise
distance and trajectory control with exceptional
feel. The CG goes from low in low-loft wedges (46-52 degrees) to mid in 54- and 56-degree
wedges to high in high lofts (58-62 degrees).
Suggested retail $169.
Bettinardi Golf Cashmere and Satin H2
Wedges: Already established as a premier putter
maker, Bob Bettinardi and family have entered the
world of wedges. This too caught the eye of Ty
Gosnell of Rivertowne. Bettinardi Golf has introduced tour designed forged wedge line. H2 stands
for High Helix, which is an aggressive machine
tool that cuts the face of each wedge. The milling
cutter removes metal at a very fast pace leaving a
unique milling pattern that provides improved contact in both wet and dry conditions. The H2 wedge
line incorporates the beauty and performance
that you have come to expect from the Bettinardi
brand. The finish comes in a Cashmere Bronze or a
Satin Nickel. Suggested retail $180.
GolfBoard: Why not combine the world of
surfing and golf? Not the newest idea, but the
most fun. Basically, they’re motorized skateboards with a handle to which you attach your
golf bag. Already available as alternatives to
traditional riding golf carts at more than 100
courses, we can now add Daniel Island Club.
Director of Golf Chris Edwards is bringing four
GolfBoard single-rider carts to the club for a
three-month demonstration, and to gauge interest. Testimonials from previous users admit that
the fun is there, easy to use, and speeds play.
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to invest in Hickory-shafted golf clubs from the
1920s. At Daniel Island, Edwards will carry four
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Imperial Coolcore hats and towel: Already
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to adding the Coolcore hats and towels by Imperial Headwear. The company pitch, simply
states, “wet it, wave it, and wear it,” in both a
hat and golf towel. According to Imperial the
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It teaches the golfer every shot including: full
swing, chip shots, pitch shots and more. The Total Golf Trainer easily attaches to any grip and
can be used with any golf club. It works with
the lead or trail part of the golf swing. Golfers
can move the device into the correct shape and
angles to work with their unique swing angles
and motions. Suggested retail $70.
Adidas tour360x Boa shoes: Why not custom
fit shoes? No more shoe strings. The Boa closure
design has been around in the hiking and skiing
footwear, and even first appeared in FootJoy, but
it was the adidas tour360 shoe that caught Jeff
Minton’s eye at the PGA Merchandise Show. Boa
closure system of steel lace, nylon guides and a
mechanical reel was designed to address the long
list of deficiencies in traditional closures. Featuring
the revolutionary Boa IP-1 dial on the tongue of
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and easy micro-adjustability for a customizable
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2016 IceBreaker starts year out at
Robert Trent Jones & Harbor Town
T
he Golfweek Amateur Tour started the year
off in fine fashion at the IceBreaker event
held at Robert Trent Jones in Palmetto Dunes
and Harbor Town in Sea Pines Plantation, home
of the Heritage Classic. Over 100 players competed from all across the country with over 20
city tours being represented.
In the Championship Flight Brad Curren
from Hilton Head lead after day one with 69 but
Wayne McKenney from Augusta stormed back
on Sunday at Harbor Town with 73-72-145 for
the victory. Curren and Kentucky’s Eric King
both finished at 150 followed by Andy Wood
from Charleston at 153.
In the A flight Hilton Heads Randy Dees wins
with two consistent rounds of 76-78-154. Mark
Ducker and William Gwaltney both from the
Charleston tour tied second at 159, with Will
taking second on a scorecard playoff. Bill Rhi-
ley from the Jacksonville tour rounded out the
top four at 163.
In the B Flight Michigan West member Jamy
Gillian won by one shot at 81-85-166. Jerry
Drewey (Nashville) and Chris Franklin (Upstate) tied second at 167. The first round leader
Tim Sumption from Charleston stumbled day
two but still managed solo fourth at 169.
In the C Elvis Sheahan from Central Carolina
went wire to wire with a 171 total. Hilton Head
once again was represented as Richard Manneli
& Edwin Cassady both tied for second at 178.
Sam Carpenter from the Upstate Tour was solo
fourth at 179.
In D Flight Allen Scott from the Dallas Tour
won by seven at 183. William Cutshall (Atlanta) was second at 190 followed by Bob Lloyd
(Augusta) at 197 and Aaron Chase 200 from
Charleston.
CCC to host CGA
Rules of Golf seminar
R
egistration is open for the 2016 Rules of
Golf Seminars conducted by the Carolinas
Golf Association (CGA). This year's series
will be the 40th year the CGA has served the
Carolinas with Rules of Golf education and
annual rules presentations.
The 20 scheduled seminars are free of charge
to attendees, who will view a narrated computer
presentation on the basics of the Rules of Golf
followed by question and answer sessions.
Seminars typically last between 1 ½ to 2 hours in
duration. A free 2016 edition of the Rules of Golf
book will be distributed to all participants, and
information on the Carolinas Golf Association
will be available.
Seminars are open to golfers of all ages and
abilities including members of CGA member
clubs, golf professionals, college and high
school golf teams and the general public.
Carolinas PGA members receive two "General
Category" MSR education credits and LPGA
members receive two CU credits for attending
a seminar.
Space is limited at some sites. Seminar
LOCAL SEMINAR
Wednesday, March 16 • 5:30pm
Country Club of Charleston • Charleston, SC
attendees are encouraged to pre-register online
at www.carolinasgolf.org/2016-seminars
For further information, contact the CGA,
phone: 910-673-1000 or e-mail admin@
carolinasgolf.org
Charleston National picks up 2015 Interclub trophy
Coosaw captures win
in first match of 2016
T
he Charleston Area Men’s Interclub Golf
Association started its 2016 season with
play at the Charleston National Golf Club in
Mount Pleasant. This was a great event, hosted
by an efficient Charleston National staff. While
most clubs in the Low Country area were Cart
Path Only from the constant winter rains, the
Charleston National course was dry and a joy
CHARLESTON AREA MEN’S INTERCLUB GOLF ASSOCIATION
to play. We had 126 golfers from 13 local area
Results January 25th Charleston National Golf Club Match
clubs in the Charleston area compete for individual and team prizes.
Feb 5, 20
To start the season off, we recognized the
2015 Interclub Team Champions, Charleston
The Charleston Area Men’s Interclub Golf Association started its 2016 season with play at the Charles
National, who pulled out a 1 point win the last
ematch of the season last year (picture at right).
National Golf Club in Mount Pleasant. This was a great event, hosted by an efficient Charleston National sta
In the day’s individual golf competition, RogWhile most clubs in the Low Country area were Cart Path Only from the constant winter rains, the Charles
yer McCay from Crowfield took 1st place prize
y(his 2nd top 3 win in a row), followed by two
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compete for individual and team prizes.
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in a row), followed by two teammates from Coosaw Creek, Rick Slagle and John Gagg, who finished 2nd a
oclub, Charleston National, finished in 3rd place
with -1 points.
3rd respectively. 25 total players were awarded individual prizes, as well as 4 Closest-to-Pin winners. To
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February 17 2016
New team at Berkeley Country Club puts focus on service
Club plans Get Golf
Ready and ladies clinics,
adds First Tee classes
by Chris Dailey
M
any area golfers already know Berkeley
Country Club offers a great golfing
experience with its inviting George Cobb design
and exceptional greens. Unfortunately, it hasn’t
always been known for offering much else, says
Will Seastrunk, the club’s general manager.
Seastrunk and the club’s new head
professional Madison Jeter are hoping to
change that. Their goal is to raise the level
of service at the club to match the quality
of the course and the work done by course
superintendent Tadd Brown.
“We’ve already got the great golf course
conditions. Tadd’s got the greens,” says
Seastrunk. “But we want to have the service
that makes you want to come back. Service is
what’s going to make this grow. If people don’t Berkeley Country Club Head Professional Madison Jeter and General Manager Will Seastrunk are working on improving service and programming.
have a good experience when they’re here
they’re not coming back.”
Both Seastrunk and Jeter bring to the club
an extensive background in golf and customer
service.
Seastrunk started playing golf at Miler
Country Club from about the age of two. He
played for the club’s Junior Interclub team
and went on to play for Summerville High
School. He graduated from Lander University
with a degree in sports medicine and attended
the Culinary Institute of Charleston. He
then gained food and beverage experience
working as a cook in Seattle and upscale retail
experience working at Nordstrom’s.
He came back to the Charleston area after
deciding “to do something I love,” and started
a career in golf. Seastrunk got a job at Dick’s
Sporting Goods in Summerville doing club obviously, so if I can help them get a little better not shooting par or breaking 80, it’s still a and schedules gatherings.
“We’re probably one of the most affordable
repair. At the time, he says, the store was and make they’re round a little more enjoyable, good game that you can enjoy. My grandfather
actually had his first hole-in-one at 81.”
event venues in the area,” says Seastrunk.
the 5th busiest in the country for club repair. that’s my passion.”
In addition to teaching, Jeter and Seastrunk “When you think of a southern wedding, we’re
Jeter is already working with a number of
More than three years ago, he got a chance to
work at Berkeley Country Club, and last year golfers, and hopes to help many others improve are looking at ways to improve the level of on a plantation, we have the avenue of oaks, we
he moved up to general manager after Bob their game. This year Berkeley Country Club service, whether its cart attendants properly have a beautiful setting.”
will be holding a Get Golf Ready weekly clinic greeting golfers, adding a beverage cart service,
Another key area of focus for Jeter and
Merryman left the position.
or adding more social events, such Seastrunk has been the pro shop itself. The club
One of the first things Seastrunk did was hire from April 5 to May 3. Each week
as wing nights, special dinners and awarded pro shop credit in tournaments, but the
Jeter, who he says came highly recommended. will focus on a different area of the
wine or bourbon tastings.
golfers had virtually nothing to buy with the
She previously worked as an assistant game for $20 per clinic.
“There’s a lot of things we can do credit, they say.
After Get Golf Ready, the club is
professional at Coosaw Creek for about four
to add to the overall experience of
“There were no shirts, a few jackets from a
years. Jeter also grew up around the game from planning a ladies only weekly clinic
coming out here,” says Jeter. “That’s tournament, not many balls, no ball markers,”
an early age, playing across the state on junior focused on making the game more
the mentality we had at Coosaw. It’s said Jeter. “You’ve got these members who
tours. She played for J.L. Mann High School in accessible to women.
a very member-based, customer- don’t want to travel outside of Moncks Corner,
Juniors also will have new
the Upstate, and then came to the Lowcountry
service focused club.”
and you’re basically telling them you’ve got to
to play for Charleston Southern University, opportunities to learn at Berkeley
Berkeley Country Club has a commercial go somewhere else.
helping guide the Buccaneers to two Big South this year. The First Tee of Greater Charleston
will begin offering classes for the first time at kitchen along with a very large ballroom, and
The club has since added a variety of items to
titles in the four years she was on the team.
already hosts numerous events, including the pro shop, and it’s moving forward on other
After trying to get on the LPGA Futures Berkeley. Classes begin on March 9.
Jeter says part of what drew her to Berkeley weddings. The club may host as many as 40 improvements around the clubhouse.
Tour, Jeter began working in the golf industry
“We just want people to have a great
and became a PGA Class A Professional during Country Club was the opportunity to grow the weddings this year, says Seastrunk.
He says staff members Phyllis Taylor experience when they visit,” says Seastrunk.
club’s programming and service in all areas.
her time at Coosaw Creek.
“That’s where I see a lot of growth potential,” and Amy Lawrence do a great job helping “We’re affordable, we’re fun to play, we’re
“I love teaching and growing the game and
trying to have everybody enjoy golf the way she says. “If people don’t enjoy playing golf, with operations. Taylor manages the bar and in great condition. Come try it and you’ll get
that I do,” says Jeter. “It helps to play well they’re not going to come out. Even if you’re provides food, and Lawrence manages the book hooked.”
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Charleston Women’s Golf
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Langen, Bowler lead first CALGA event of 2016
A
field of 53 players braved the wind and
cold to play in Charleston Area Ladies
Golf Association (CALGA) tournament at
Kiawah Island Resort’s Oak Point course
on January 18.
Congratulations to the following winners
at Oak Point:
Field Low Gross Tori Langen 84
Field Low Net Diane Bowler 64
Jaynelle Moore
Moore joins
WSCGA team
T
he WSCGA is thrilled to announce our new
Tournament Coordinator, Jaynelle Moore.
Jaynelle is responsible for managing the WSCGA One Day program.
Jaynelle has worked in the golf industry for
the past 11 years. She graduated from Catawba
College in Salisbury, NC with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. In just 4 years, she
worked hard to improve her game and won several college tournaments and went from worse to
first on the team.
Jaynelle is a PGA professional and has held a
variety of positions at several courses including:
• Golf Shop Attendant at Crescent Golf Club
in North Carolina • Assistant Pro at Myers Park Country Club in
Charlotte • Assistant Pro at Crowfield Golf Club in
Goose Creek, SC • Merchandise Manager at Trump National
Golf Club in Charlotte • Retail Manager at the Daniel Island Club in
South Carolina • Sales Professional for Travis Matthews
men’s golf apparel line As the WSCGA Tournament Coordinator
Jaynelle is tasked with managing the One Day
program and we’re hopeful that through her
relationship with the Carolinas PGA that the
WSCGA can better improve our partnership
with the CPGA.
Jaynelle lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband Ryan and their toy poodle Primrose. In her
spare time she loves watching the Pittsburgh
Steelers and Georgia Bulldogs, participating in
sports, crafting, finding the best food and drinks
in Charleston and traveling to Mexico. She is
very excited to be joining the WSCGA as a tournament coordinator, creating relationships and
sharing her knowledge with everyone involved.
Jaynelle can be reached at JMoore@wscga.
org.
First Flight
1st Low Gross Jeannie Hillock 87
1st Low Net Sue Lord 71
2nd Low Gross Bernice Slezlak 89
2nd Low Net Kyoko Tsuchiya 72
3rd Low Net Laura Rawl 76
Second Flight
1st Low Gross Nancy Johnson 92
1st Low Net Mirella Abbo 70
2nd Low Gross Macky Farber 94
2nd Low Net Chris Murphy 72
3rd Low Net Lucie Wheeler 73
Crowfield
ladies kick
off ‘16 season
T
he Crowfield ladies held their 2015 End of
Year and 2016 Season Kick Off party.
Also the first 2016 meeting was held by the
newly elected officers of Cheryl Soucy, President, Pat King, VP, Linda Wilson, Treasurer and
Martha Hicks.
The outgoing president, MaryKay Ramey received a most unique gift from the members, see
picture. Our group has grown from 4 to 24 over
the past 10 years. Crowfield is a great place to
play golf and socialize and we invite any ladies
interested to call
the clubhouse for
further details.
Last year Crowfield
completed
major renovations
at the course that included new, separate women’s tee boxes to make the course more female
friendly, along with resurfaced greens, improved
fairways, repaved cart paths and two permanent
restroom facilities at holes 5 and 14.
2016
CALGA
Schedule
Jan 18 Kiawah Oak Point
Feb 16 Snee Farm
Mar 22 Charleston City Club
Apr 19 Legend Oaks
May 17 Seabrook - Crooked Oaks
Jun 21 Crowfield
Fourth Flight
1st Low Gross Ginny Beane 100
Jul 19 Santee Cooper
1st Low Net Chiaki Kight 71
Aug 15 RiverTowne
2nd Low Gross Anna Lucia Carlson 106
Sep 19 Dunes West
2nd Low Net Millie Kennedy 72
3rd Low Net Stacy Redman 75
Oct 18 Shadowmoss
Nov 15 Wild Dunes - Links Course
Full results can be found on the CALGA
Dec 12 Coosaw Creek
website: www.charlestonlga.org.
Third Flight
1st Low Gross Patty Clement 93
1st Low Net Angela Bryant 71
2nd Low Gross Chris Warner 101
2nd Low Net Jane Weisman 75
3rd Low Net Linda Thomas 77
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Redefining Freshness
Quality - Dependability - Flexibility
Residential
Commercial
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Janitorial
PGA HOPE growing in 2016
17 sets of clubs
donated for program
PGA HOPE Fundraiser May 12th
Wescott Golf Club will be hosting a fundraising tournament on Thursday, May 12th.
The tournament is sponsored by Hardees and
by Rich O’Brien
the Stand Up and Play Foundation. Sponsorships are available. Entry fee is $75 per playhe PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Ev- er and $300 for a team. For more information,
erywhere) Program continues to grow. We call Wescott Golf Club at 843.871.2135 or visit
are anticipating about 40 participants this Spring www.wescottgolfclub.com.
when the clinic series resumes the week of April
15th. We began the recruiting process for the
Donations of old sets to veterans
spring series a few weeks ago in conjunction
On behalf of the veterans, I would like to
with the VA and the response has been tremen- thank everyone that generously donated their
dous.
used set of clubs so the veterans in the program
If you are a wounded warrior and would like would have a set to play with. To date 17 sets
more information about the program,please con- have been pledged or donated. I would also like
tact Rich O’Brien at 843.826.0837, or via email to thank Sam Smargassi, Fred Gutierrez and Roy
at [email protected].
Robertson for their assistance with this effort.
T
Liz Guimaraes
(11 years of experience)
(office) 843.764.2445
(cell) 843.860.5240
[email protected]
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he Tournament of Champions, featuring club champions from across the
state, has had its share of cold weather in
its 20-year history, but this year ranks up
there with the coldest. The arctic blast
that affected the rest of the nation didn’t
spare the Tradition Club in Pawleys Island as contestants braved wind chills
in the 20’s all day. After all was said and
done and the survivors finished, the winner of the Men’s Club division was Wade
Ramsey (York) with a three over par 147.
In the Senior Club Division, Mike
Winners of the 2016 Tournament of Champions at The Tradition Golf Club
Gravley (Greer) shot a one over par score
of 145 to win by three strokes.
Justin Butler (Greer) shot the only under par round of the day
Men’s Senior continued
with a 71 and a two day total of 146 to take the One Day Gross 2015 Tournament of Champions
Craig Monaghan 85-88--173
Division. Mike Minyard (Simpsonville) took the One Day Senior at The Tradition Club
Steve Swier 93-80--173
Division with a score of 160. Makalyn Poole (Williamston) shot Pawleys Island
Harold Michaels 86-wd-wd
Feb. 13-14
an even par score of 72 for a total of 155 to win the Women’s DiMickey Shaine 81-ns-ns
vision. In the One Day Net Division, Les Bradstreet (Columbia) Mens Club Champion
took top honors in his 19th Tournament of Champions with a net Wade Ramsey 69-78--147
Women’s Division
score of 141.
Makalyn Poole 83-72--155
Casey Smith 75-73--148
Several Charleston area golfers finished near the top of the Jeremy Revis 77-72--149
Chrissie Spidell 82-83--165
Shanie Cooper 99-94--193
leaderboard. Jenkins Links Golf Associa- Mike Caprio 74-76--150
Dianne Martin 107-95--202
tion’s Evan Rodwell of Charleston had the Evan Rodwell 74-76--150
highest finish among local golfers, tying Jared Beard 78-74--152
One Day Senior
for 4th in the Men’s Division. He was Edward Galbavy 74-78--152
Mike Minyard 81-79--160
followed closely by Seabrook Island Brett Parlier 75-77--152
Chris Barnes 79-82--161
Brian Lee 77-76--153
Club champion Ed Galbavy, who tied Jonathan Mackey 78-78--156
Darryl Averyhart 81-83--164
for sixth. Marty Bunch of the Sto- Derrick Oyervides 75-82--157
Ron Basile 80-87--167
no River Golf Association and Ethan Ryan Petz 77-81--158
Jim Ramsey 86-wd-wd
Willis of Snee Farm Country Club both Thomas Todd 77-81--158
One Day Net
Marty Bunch 82-77--159
finished in the top 20.
Les Bradstreet 73-68--141
In the Men’s Senior Division, Berkeley Dean Nance 75-85--160
Rick Oyervides 70-74--144
Country Club senior champion Nick Avery Timothy Pope 82-78--160
Brad Holmes 76-71--147
and Links at Stono Ferry senior champion Jon Evans finished tied Ethan Willis 76-85--161
Dave Amundson 69-79--148
Danny Woodward 84-82--166
for sixth. Kent Hall of Stono River, Brian Lott of Shadowmoss,
Paul Turner 68-81--149
Terry Harrelson 85-86--171
Mike Phillips of Legend Oaks and Bill Moore of Dunes West all Ian Stewart 86-88--174
Bob Martin 71-78--149
finished in the top 20 of the division.
Greg Hogsed 80-78--158
Ed Tyner 87-95--182
In other divisions, Shanie Cooper of Berkeley Country Club George Boucher 82-ns-ns
Wade Miller 82-76--158
came in third among women, and Oren Wood was the runner-up Tadd Brown 79-ns-ns
Steven Lee 83-80--163
James Brown 93-ns-ns
James Cunnington 86-ns-ns
among One Day Gross champions.
The 2016 Tournament of Champions field consisted 82 men
One Day Gross
& women Club and One Day tournament Champions throughout Mens Senior Club Champion
Justin Butler 75-71--146
South Carolina. The Tournament of Champions is one of 21 Ma- Mike Gravley 72-73--145
Oren Wood 73-75--148
jor Championships conducted by the South Carolina Golf Associ- Richard Rebholz 72-76--148
Russell Kanagy 74-77--151
Michael Hirsch 79-72--151
ation and is in its 20th year of existence.
John Obrien 78-74--152
Walter Odiorne 77-74--151
The SCGA, founded in 1929, is the governing body for ama- Andy Congdon 70-82--152
Duff Wagner 78-75--153
teur golf in South Carolina. As a non-profit organization, the SC- Nick Avery 76-78--154
Dan Constantino 76-78--154
GA’s purpose is to promote, preserve and serve the game of golf. Jon Evans 77-77--154
Martin Kershaw 77-81--158
Eric Nord 76-85--161
Made up of more than 270 member clubs and more than 50,000 Frank Finley 75-80--155
Gregg Erickson 80-87--167
individual members, the SCGA annually conducts 21 SCGA Doug Ramey 79-76--155
Blair Babcock 80-nc-nc
statewide championships, 66 one-day contests, eight USGA qual- John Dennis 80-76--156
Josh McMillan 73-nc-nc
ifiers, seven 40-plus tournaments and six special events. Other Terry Willis 78-79--157
Holley Wallace 84-wd-wd
Kent Hall 80-78--158
Member services offered include GHIN – the USGA Handicap
Brian Lott 77-81--158
Computation System, a Tournament Software System and sup- Mike Mahoney 77-81--158
port, Rules of Golf and Handicap education, USGA Course/Slope Mike Phillips 79-80--159
Ratings and Course measuring, Amateur Status information, the Bill Bishop 82-78--160
Palmetto Golfer Magazine and the SC Golf Hall of Fame. The Richard Haddad 80-80--160
SCGA also houses the offices of the SC Junior Golf Foundation Mark Souza 80-80--160
and SC Junior Golf Association in a combined effort to support Bill Moore 81-82--163
Mike Harrison 88-85--173
junior golf and grow the game’s initiatives.
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Pic 4
Technology can help you learn perfect putting practice
by Brandon Ray
T
his is my favorite time of year to write for
Charleston Golf News, because I just got
back from the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida
where I got to attend several seminars with
the world’s top instructors and see the latest
technology to help you play better golf. So
this month I want to share a couple things
from the PGA Show that I picked up that can
help you putt better.
Over the past couple years, the biggest advancement in putting has been the ability to
measure the way we read greens, and more
accurately determine the break. One of the
many things I have learned is that we have
always used our eyes to read the greens, but
you should also use your feet to feel the slope.
I like to feel the slope of a putt by straddling
my line anywhere from halfway down the line
to the last third of the putt. You can see me
doing this in Pic 1 above. As I am straddling
the line I feel if my right foot is higher, if it
is then I know the putt is breaking right to
left, or if my left foot is higher, it’s breaking
left to right. I check my ability to read greens
through feel and sight by using a free app
that I have included in Pic 2 above called
BreakMeter, which you can download in the
app store. BreakMeter will tell you the exact
break. On Tour, the players have this break information down in their yardage books.
Once you have a good read, then you must
be able to aim and set up the putter to play the
break. To work on my set up, I work with another app that is free called iOver golf, which
you can see in Pic 3. This app helps me get my
eyes over the ball and my putter aimed at the
target. During practice on the putting green,
I read a putt using BreakMeter and then I set
my phone down aimed at the spot I think the
putt is going to break off and switch the app to
iOver golf and check my eye line by making
sure my eyes are over or just inside the ball.
Once this is all good, I slide forward an inch
or two to a ball and make the putt focused on
my speed, Pic 4.
Using technology like this that’s available
for free on your phone will really speed up
your improvement! To learn more ways to
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website LowcountryLessons.com.
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Name: Jeff Minton
Date and Place of Birth:
Red Bank, NJ
Currently Living In:
Mount Pleasant
Family: Wife – Poe and 2 boys
Andrew 12 and Austin 9
Head Professional at:
Wild Dunes
Years there: 10 years
Favorite Local Golf Course
(other than yours): Pinehurst #2
Wild Dunes Head Golf
Clubs in Your Bag:
Professional, Jeff Minton
Driver/Woods: Callaway driver
Irons: Callaway Razr Irons
Wedges: Callaway Mac- Daddy 52 and 56 degree wedges
Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2
What got you HOOKED? Growing up and working on a Golf Course in
Tucson, Arizona I found myself playing and practicing at any time I wasn’t
working or in school. The love for the game just continued from there.
Most Influential to You in Golf and Why? My father didn’t have the time
to play much when I was growing up; however he always encouraged me
to play and practice to be the best you can be. He also taught me that the life
lessons learned from golf will be with you forever. After he retired we were
able to share many rounds of golf together all over the country which was
also very special.
Most Memorable Golf Moment: Most memorable golf moment was the
day I was recruited as a junior in high school to play golf at the University
of Arizona.
Give us a tip!
Sand Play: Many golfers dread having to hit out of greenside bunkers.
However with the proper technique and a little practice bunker shots can be
less intimidating.
As is the case with all shots, proper fundamentals are key in successful sand
shots. In a greenside bunker focus on the following three thoughts:
First, dig your feet in the sand, this will help ensure that the club contacts the
sand beneath the ball; this is also a great way to determine the texture and
consistency of the bunker.
Second, keep the clubface slightly open allowing the natural bounce of
the club to slide through the sand. If the ball is slightly buried square the
clubface allowing the leading edge the club to dig the ball out of the bunker.
Third, be sure to always make a full swing. The displacement of sand from
the bunker will get the ball up and out. Increasing or decreasing the speed
of your full swing in the bunker will be a good way to control the distance
of the shot.
The following bunker play drills will give all golfers more confidence.
1. While practicing bunker shots, swing the club and try to splash sand out
of the bunker and onto the green. This will be sure that the club in contacting
the sand behind the ball and that the player is making a full swing.
2. Try practicing hitting Tennis Balls out of the bunker. This will ensure
the proper amount and depth of sand is being displaced as well as assists in
developing proper swing speed for bunker shots.
3. In the practice bunker, tee the ball up so the top of the tee is slightly above
the level of the sand. Take a normal swing and focus on just clipping the
top of the tee. This drill promotes a shallower swing path and better bunker
shots.
“Know your Pro” is a regular feature spotlighting PGA
professionals working in the Charleston area. The feature
is produced by Art Corbin, [email protected].
The CofC Men’s Golf team bag this spring.
CofC honors Jackson Moore
Members of The College of Charleston Men’s Golf Team are
showing how much former teammate Jackson Moore means to
them. Each team member will have Jackson’s name on their bag
this spring. “In honor of Jack we will use this bag for the spring!
We love you Jack!” said Mark McEntire, coach of the men’s team.
Moore, a highly regarded local golfer from the Isle of Palms,
passed away on Nov. 29 in a car accident on the Isle of Palms. He
was 21. Moore was a business administration major and a senior
on the men’s golf team. Donations can be made in Jackson’s name
to the South Carolina Junior Golf Association.
2016 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
Musicians, professional athletes and other celebrities will gather
for the fourth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament
on March 21 at the Daniel Island Club. This annual event is
hosted by Commonwealth Cares Foundation and Grammy Awardnominated rock ‘n’ roll band NEEDTOBREATHE. Proceeds
benefit Palmetto Medical Initiative, which builds self-sustaining
medical clinics in areas dramatically in need of affordable, quality
health care. The 2015 tournament netted $110,000 for PMI’s work
in Nicaragua and Uganda.
SCGA awards Jordans,
Monday after the Masters
The SCGA’s annual meeting was held in conjunction with
Golf Day and recognized year-end award winners. SCGA named
Spring Valley CC as the 2015 Club of the Year. Tommy and Susan
Jordan of Rock Hill became the first ever couple to be awarded the
Charles Drawdy Distinguished Service Award for their volunteer
work with the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, including
22 years as chapter directors. The Hootie and Blowfish’s Monday
After the Masters (MAM) tournament board was selected as the
Tom Fazio Service to Golf Award for their exceptional work and
performance for the 22 years that the event has existed.
Area golf courses are still trying to dry out from the record rainfall received in 2015. Most area courses received more
than 70 inches of rain for the year, nearly two dozen inches above normal. Most of
that excess rain came between
October 1-5 when a low
pressure system stalled
and funneled moisture
from Hurricane Joaquin,
dumping more than 25
inches of rain in some spots.
Despite being far above average in rainfall,
the number of days with measurable precipitation
was not much higher. According to records at the airport, a total of
74.89 inches of rain fell in 2015, breaking the old record of 72.99
set in 1964. The total number of days with measurable rainfall was
118, five more than average.
Course operators are hoping for a little less rainfall in 2016. The
saturated ground should dry out quickly, they say, after we get a
stretch of dry weather with warmer temperatures and spring breezes. Hopefully, that also brings a few less cart path-only days.
New longest course in South Carolina
Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course has been the longest course in
South Carolina at more than 7,800 yards. Later this year that distinction will go to the Eagle Next Golf in Little River, which is
adding new back tee boxes to its layout, increasing its length by
1,000 yards. When the new tees are in place the course will play
at 7,900 yards from the back tees.
Little River has also added forward tees to make the course
more playable for those who prefer a shorter layout, but the
course said it also wanted to provide a challenging option for
those who like a long course.
Fuller elected SCGA President
Former Clemson football All-American QB Steve Fuller was elected president in January of the
South Carolina Golf Association. The 59-year-old Fuller,
who is a Development Partner
with Colleton River Plantation,
has served on the SCGA’s Executive Board since 2004. Officers elected to the SCGA Board
joining Fuller include: Vice
President Ron Swinson of Blythewood, Secretary Vic Hannon
of Camden and Treasurer Jeff
Connell also of Blythewood,
Re-elected Board members inSteve Fuller
clude: Mike Whitaker (Greenville),
Justin Converse (Spartanburg),
John Durst (Columbia), Rick Cloninger (Ft. Mill), Rick Miller (Pawleys Island), Rob Reeves (Greenville), Mike Murphy (Bluffton), Jay
Self (Greenville), John Moore (Anderson), Larry Beidelman (Dataw
Island), David Seawell (Aiken) and Ben Zeigler (Florence). Joining
as new board members are Danny Stubbs (Columbia) and Luther Cochrane (Charleston). John Lopez (Murrells Inlet) now serves as the
Immediate Past President.
SCGA was formed in 1929 to serve the golf needs of member clubs
and the golfers of South Carolina. The SCGA has some 283-member
clubs with over 57,000 individual golfers on their membership system.
New HVAC at The Muni
Charleston Municipal Golf Course will have a completely new
HVAC system in place by the time the weather warms up this
spring. Work is proceeding on the project that includes entirely new
ductwork, a new high efficiency HVAC system, a new kitchen exhaust system, insulation, ceiling finishes and other improvements.
The pro shop, now in temporary quarters, will be able to move back
into the clubhouse upon completion of the project, which is expected
in March.
2016 Schedules & Tournament Calendar
WSCGA
Women’s South Carolina Golf Association
Mar 8, One Day Four Ball, Berkeley Hall North Course
Mar 8, One Day Stroke Play, DeBordieu Club
Mar 21-22, Team Championship Palmetto Hall Cupp Course
April 11, One Day - Solheim Cup Snee Farm CC
April 11, One Day - Stroke Play Beech Creek GC
April 12, One Day - Stroke Play, Pebble Creek Club
April 18, Jane Covington, Orangeburg Country Club
April 29, Palmetto Cup Championship Woodfin Ridge GC
May 3, One Day Four Ball Pinecrest GC
May 3, One Day Four Ball Fort Mill GC
May 10-11, Senior Championship Briars Creek Golf Club
May 21-22, Green Valley Girls Classic Green Valley CC
June 7, One Day Stroke Play Summerville CC (Miler)
June 7, One Day Four Ball Hillcrest GC
June 7, One Day Stroke Play Southern Oaks GC
June 8-10, Junior Championship Greenwood CC
June 13-15, Amateur Championship, Green Valley CC
June 23, USGA Junior Girls Qualifier Columbia CC
July 11, One Day Stroke Play, Reserve at Woodside Plantation
July 12, One Day Four Ball, Brookstone Meadows
July 12, One Day Stroke Play Old Tabby Links Spring Island
August 5-7, GA-SC Junior Girls Challenge Match, The Ford Plantation Richmond Hill
August 9, One Day Four Ball, Shadowmoss Plantation
August 9, One Day Stroke Play, Cliffs at Glassy
August 9, One Day Best 2 of 4, Savannah Lakes Village
August 10, USGA Women's Mid-Amateur Qualifier, CC of Lexington
August 20-21, Cross State Shootout, Columbia CC
Sept 12, One Day Stroke Play, Long Cove Club
Sept 13, One Day Four Ball, Charwood
Sept 13, One Day Four Ball, Whispering Pines
Sept 20-23, Match Play Championship, Oldfield GC
Sept 24-25, High School Girls Invitational, The Sanctuary at Cat Island
Oct 11, One Day Stroke Play, CC of Newberry
Oct 11, One Day Four Ball, CC of South Carolina
Oct 11, One Day Stroke Play, Carolina CC
Oct 22-23, Mixed Team Championship, Fripp Island Ocean Course
Nov 1, One Day Stroke Play, True Blue Plantation
Nov 1, One Day Four Ball, GC at Star Fort
Nov 1, One Day Stableford, Cross Creek Plantation
Nov 12-13, Carolinas Net Championship, Pine Lakes CC
Dec 12, One Day Stroke Play, Kiawah Island River Course
Dec 12, One Day Four Ball, Port Royal GC
SCJGA
South Carolina Junior Golf Association
Jan 18, The Thrill at Rock Hill, Rock Hill CC
Feb 6-7, Sea Pines Junior Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links
Feb 15, Pee Dee Classic 1 Day, Darlington CC
Mar 13, Pee Wee Championship, Columbia CC
Mar 19, Caddie Classic, Windermere Club
Mar 28, Fox Run Country Club - One Day
May 7, Par 3 Championship, Carolina Golf Center, Columbia
Jun 4-5, 21st Annual Jimmy Self Invitational, Greenwood CC
Jun 23-24, 64th Grant Bennett Florence Jr Invitational, Florence CC
Jul 12-13, 18th Annual Blade Junior Classic, Thornblade Club
Aug 9-10, Beth Daniel Junior Azalea, CC of Charleston
Aug 20-21, Tommy Cuthbert All Stars, Ocean Winds GC, Seabrook Island
Sep 17-18, Bobby Chapman, CC of Spartanburg
Oct 1-2, 21st Annual Tradition Four Ball, Pebble Creek CC
Oct 15, Calhoun Shootout One Day
Oct 15, Pee Dee Pee Wee, Traces GC
Nov 5-6, 22nd Cheraw Fall Challenge, Cheraw State Park
Nov 19-20, 20th Annual Players Championship, Hartsville CC
Nov 23, Thanksgiving Eve One Day, Columbia CC
Dec 4, Morgan Lucas Team Championship, Greenville CC
Dec 17-18, Ford-Picard Christmas Classic, Wild Dunes GC
Dec 30, New Years Eve Eve One Day
Santuary GC - Cat Island, Beaufort
SCGA
South Carolina Golf Association
Jan 23-24, 20th Annual Tournament of Champions, The Tradition Club
Mar 5-6, 24th Annual Partners Championship, Spring Valley CC & The
Members Club at WildeWood
Mar 21-22, 23rd Annual Senior Four-Ball Championship, Dataw Island Club
April 25, 34th Annual SCGA Trescott Championship, The Patriot Golf Club
May 10-12, 58th Annual Senior Championship, Orangeburg CC
May 17-18, 2nd Annual Super Senior Four-Ball Championship, The Plantation Course at Edisto
May 25-29, 53rd Annual Four-Ball Championship, Spartanburg CC
June 7-9, 58th Annual Junior Championship, Links at Stono Ferry
June 12, Regular One Day, Sunday, Hillcrest GC, Orangeburg
June 23, 49th Annual Dudley-Sullivan Father-Son Championship, Greenville
CC - Riverside & Green Valley CC
June 25-26, 41st Annual Lefthander Championship &, Lake Marion GC
June 25-26, 40th Annual Left-Righty Championship, Lake Marion GC
June 29, Amateur Championship Qualifying - Site 1, Oak Hills GC
July 5, Amateur Championship Qualifying - Site 2, Columbia CC
July 10, Regular One Day, Sunday, Lake Marion Golf Club, Santee
July 11, Amateur Championship Qualifying - Site 3, Coosaw Creek CC
July 13, Amateur Championship Qualifying - Site 4, Greenwood CC
July 22-23, 41st Annual SCGA-GA Junior Team Matches, Idle Hour CC
Aug 4-7, 85th Annual Amateur Championship, DeBordieu CC
Aug 20-21, 22nd Annual Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship, Camden CC
Sept 3-4, 43rd Annual Senior Better-Ball Championship, Santee CC
Sept 17-18, 32nd Annual Players Four-Ball Championship, Columbia CC
Sept 18, Regular One Day, Sunday, Santee National GC, Santee
Oct 18-19, 10th Annual Harry Wilson Super Sr Championship, Florence CC
Oct 9-11, 35th Annual Mid-Amateur Championship, CC of Lexington
Oct 22-23, 19th Annual Mixed Team Championship, Ocean Point GC
35th Annual Palmetto Cup Matches, TBA, TBA
Oct 17, 40+ Series Event, RiverTowne Country Club, Mount Pleasant
Nov 12-13, Carolinas Net Amateur Championship, Pine Lakes CC
Nov 21, 9th Annual SCGA Lathrop Cup, The Patriot GC
Dec 3, Regular One Day, Saturday, Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Oak Point,
Kiawah Island
Dec 4, Regular One Day, Sunday, Seabrook Island Club, Seabrook Island
January, 2017, 21st Annual Tournament of Champions, The Tradition Club
USGA
United States Golf Association
May 9, Open Qualifying, Carolina CC, Spartanburg
May 17, Open Qualifying , Secession GC, Beaufort
June 14, Junior Amateur Qualifying, Santee National, Santee
June 27, Senior Open Qualifying, Daniel Island Club
July 20-21, Amateur Qualifying, Oldfield GC Bluffton
August 1, Mid-Amateur Qualifying, Spring Valley, Columbia
August 29, Senior Amateur Qualifying, Columbia CC
Sept. 29, Am Four Ball Qualifying, The Reserve Club
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Mar 21, Carolinas Mid-Amateur Qualifier, Alamance CC, Burlington NC
Mar 29, Carolinas Mid-Amateur Qualifier, Windermere Club, Blythewood, SC
Mar 30, Carolinas Mid-Amateur Qualifier, Dolphin Head Golf Club, Hilton Head
April 6, Carolinas Mid-Amateur Qualifier, Highland Creek Golf Club, Charlotte
April 9, Carolinas Mid-Amateur Qualifier, Timberlake Golf Club, Clinton, NC
April 15-17, 36th Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship, Dataw Island Club
(Cotton Dike)
April 19-21, 48th Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship, North Ridge CC,
Raleigh, NC
April 25, 39th Carolinas Club Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro
May 4-8, 65th Carolinas Four-Ball Championship, Camden CC
June 2-3, 8th Carolinas Super Senior Championship, Jefferson Landing, Jefferson,
NC
June 15-19, 44th South Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship, Bear Creek
GC, Hilton Head
June 30, Carolinas Amateur Qualifier, Wescott GC (Burn/Black), Summerville
July 7, Carolinas Amateur Qualifier, Columbia CC, Blythewood
July 14-17, 102nd Carolinas Amateur Championship, Country Club of Charleston,
(open May 3, Close June 14)
July 22, 50th Carolinas Father-Son Championship, Pinehurst area courses
July 22, 19th Carolinas Parent-Child Championship, Pinehurst area courses
August 20-21, 11th Carolinas Mixed-Team Championship Pinehurst CC (No. 5)
August 22, Senior Four-Ball One Day, Daniel Island Club (Ralston Creek), Daniel
Island)
August 23, Senior Four-Ball One-Day, Patriots Point Links, Mt. Pleasant
August 22, Carolinas Senior Amateur Qualifier, Brier Creek CC, Raleigh
August 23, Carolinas Senior Amateur Qualifier, Ballantyne CC, Charlotte
August 25, Carolians Senior Amateur Qualifier, Spring Valley CC, Columbia
Sept 1, Carolinas Senior Amateur Qualifier, Carolina Trace, Sanford, NC
Sept 7, Carolinas Senior Amateur Qualifier, Statesville CC, Statesville, NC
Oct 10-11, 5th Carolinas Super Senior Four Ball Championship, Rock Hill CC
Oct 14-15, 71st Captain’s Putter Team Matches Kinloch GC, Manakin-Sabot, VA
Nov 12-13, 6th Carolinas Net Amateur Championship, Pine Lakes CC, Myrtle
Beach
Nov 19-20, Carolinas Interclub Final Four, Pinewild CC (Magnolia, Pinehurst)
Dec 13, Senior Four-Ball One Day, Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms
Dec 14, Senior Four-Ball One Day, Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms
tbd 9th Carolinas Young Amateur Championship
Local Events
Mar 12-13, Men's City Four Ball Championship, Charleston Municipal
Mar 14, Azalea Invitational Qualifier, CC of Charleston
Mar 31 - April 3, Azalea Invitational, CC of Charleston
May 12, Charleston Senior Open, Legend Oaks CC
May 13-15, Men's City Amateur, Charleston Municipal
May 27-29, Chick Miler Invitational, Summerville CC
June 7-9, U.S. Women's Military Dependant Golf Tournament, Wrenwoods Golf
Course Charleston Air Force Base
June 10-11, Ladies' and Ladies' Senior City Amateur, Charleston Municipal
June 21-25, Rice Planters Amateur, Snee Farm CC
June 25-26, Father-Son-Daughter at Summerville CC
June 28-29, U.S. Kids National, Patriots Point Links
July 12-13, Junior Al Esposito Championship, Charleston Municipal
August 5-6-7, Mount Pleasant Open, Patriots Point Links
August 13-14, Exeter Cup, Berkeley CC
Sept 2-4, Berkeley Invitational, Berkeley CC
Sept 9-11, North Charleston Open, Wescott GC
Sept 189-20, Charleston AFB Senior Inv, Charleston Air Force Base Wrenwoods GC
Sept 28 - October 1, Senior Azalea Invitational, CC of Charleston
Oct 3-5, Yeamans Hall Senior Invitational, Yeamans Hall Club
Oct 30, Cuthbert Cup, Summerville Country Club
Oct 31 - Nov. 1, Berkeley Senior Invitational, Berkeley CC
Nov 11-13, Men's Senior City Amateur, Charleston Municipal
Nov 19-20, Johnny Adams Mixed Team, Charleston Municipal
Dec 10, Parent Child Championship, Charleston Municipal
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February 17 2016
Charleston Junior Golf
SCJGA
Rankings
©
New STEM Links program helps students
learn by studying science behind golf
Top 3 and local area juniors
Boys rankings (February 1, 2016)
1 Trent Phillips (Inman, ‘18)
2 Christian Salzer (Sumter, ‘16)
3 Caleb Proveaux (Lexington, ‘16) 16 Jamie Wilson (Mt. P, ‘16) 17 Zakariya Butt (S’ville, ‘16)
28 Jackson Cole (P. Isl, ‘18)
33 Wil Sheppard (Mt. P, ‘17) 38 Jacob Morris (Hollywood, ‘17)
40 Ky Matsumoto (N. Chrlston, ‘17)
43 Ethan Willis (Mt. P, ‘17) 45 Kent Lawrence (Mt. P, ‘18) 48 Kyle Spencer (Mt. P, ‘17) 53 Drayton Stewart (Chrlston, ‘19)
60 Ben Quinque (Mt. P, ‘17)
72 Ben Burton (Charleston, ‘16)
79 Ethan Vallery (Pawleys Isl, ‘16) 92 John Paul Velasquez (Mt. P, ‘20)
108 J.R. Stark (S’ville, ‘16)) 117 Joseph Keene (Charleston)
120 Trey Salley (P. Isl, ‘17) 124 Nicholas Bunker (Mt. P, ‘17) 136 Max Kastenholz (N. Chlstn, ‘17)
144 Jared Courtenay (Mt. P, ‘18)
165 Carson Crocker (Mt. P)
175 Jackson Trigiani (Smville, ‘17)
182 Chase McDonald (S’ville, ‘17) 188 Chris Kaylor (P. Isl, ‘16)
216 Barron Knight (S’ville,) 227 Zary Gouin, (P. Isl, ‘19)
233 Austin Mosher (Mt. P, ‘20)
257 Willis Rogers (Charleston, ‘19)
284 Austin Scott (Daniel Isl., ‘21)
293 Wilson Yearout (Mt. P) 299 Wyatt Gardner (Smville, ‘18)
302 BJ Grevey (Mt. P)
309 Cooper Snow (Edisto Isl, ‘16)
314 Andrew Kaslick (Smville, ‘20)
1835.75
1458.50
1425.25
651.40
646.00
433.00
380.90
337.00
326.50
325.00
316.63
307.40
279.50
248.13
215.50
193.45
161.50
145.50
128.50
127.00
124.50
111.00
98.00
77.00
71.00
66.00
65.00
56.00
51.50
50.50
41.00
33.50
31.00
29.00
29.00
27.00
26.00
Girls Rankings (February 1, 2016)
1 Ashley Czarnecki (Greenville, ‘16) 2 Gracyn Burgess (Bburg-Lsvl, ‘18)
3 Kathleen Sumner (Daniel Isl., ‘17) 17 Kate Harper (Isle of Palms, ‘16) 21 Taylor Mayers (S’ville, ‘16) 31 Delanie Mortier (N. Chlston, 17) 52 Annette Paxton (S’ville, 17) 61 Grace Zoller (S’ville, ‘18)
66 Hannah Fesperman (Gtwn, ‘17) 72 Michaela McAuley (S’ville, ‘16)
73 Lauren Fix (Summerville, ‘18)
79 Kennedy Carroll (Mt. P, ‘19)
80 Emma Wofford (Mt. P, ‘17) 84 Gaby Martinez (Mt. P, ‘19)
94 Ce Ce Knecht (N. Chlstn)
96 Lexi Lucarelli (Mncks Cnr)
107 Emma Schimpf (D. Isl, ‘21)
112 Abigail Schimpf (D. Isl, ‘20)
118 Rachel Rich (Mt. P., ‘20)
161 Emma Smith (Mt. P., ‘18)
2246.50
1830.00
1444.50
651.50
572.00
333.50
160.00
118.00
107.50
94.00
92.50
83.50
82.50
73.50
56.50
54.00
38.00
35.00
30.00
7.50
SCJGA funds pilot
program; national
launch this spring
T
he South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
supported the debut of The First Tee STEM
Links Field Guide pilot program in South
Carolina. The pilot program took place this past
fall at Houndslake Country Club (HCC) and at
The Country Club of Spartanburg (CCS).
The First Tee of Aiken (TFTA) and The
First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties
(TFTS&CC) were two of only six chapters
across the country selected to administer the pilot
program, which will be launched nationwide in
the spring of 2016.
The program affords field trip opportunities
for fourth and fifth grade students to conduct
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math) experiments at partnering golf courses to
learn about the rich golf course ecosystem and
how golf courses sustain and conserve their
environments.
Staff members from the South Carolina Junior
Golf Foundation (SCJGF), South Carolina
Junior Golf Association (SCJGA), The First
Tee Home Office, TEQ Games (creators of
the Field Guides), and Carolinas Golf Course
Superintendents Association will all be on hand
to make this event possible.
Upstate attorney and SCJGF Board of
Trustees Chairman, Rick Vieth, has played a key
role in enlisting support from both the Carolinas
Golf Course Superintendents Association and
the SCJGF.
The SCJGF has provided $25,000 funding
for the STEM Links pilots administered by the
Aiken and Spartanburg chapters. Vieth has also
facilitated meetings with TEQGames, curriculum
developer, and The First Tee national, which is
overseeing the pilot program.
“Growing the game of golf through STEM
Links field trips and classroom learning has
amazing potential nationwide,” said Vieth.
“The South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation is
excited to be the first junior golf foundation to
collaborate with The First Tee and TEQGames
in this endeavor.”
Two schools and nearly 100 fourth and fifth
grade students participated in the two pilot
programs. Teachers conducted pre-field trip
and post-field trip activities with their students
to introduce experiment concepts and reinforce
learning. According to Houston Principal, Mark
Hendry, “We are thrilled at the opportunity for
our fifth-graders to conduct STEM experiments
in a ‘living laboratory,’ bringing science to life
for our students.”
Topics covered in the two local pilots
The First Tee Stem
Links Field Guide
pilot program, which
creates new teaching
opportunities
for
youth through golf,
was held in the fall at
Houndslake
Country
Club and The Country
Club of Spartanburg.
The
program
was
supported by the South
Carolina Junior Golf
Foundation.
T
g
c
t
Students were divided into groups for each ex-R
perimental session lasting about 45 minutes per
“Growing the game of
topic. All instructions, supplies and equipmentH
golf through STEM Links
will be provide for the students.
i
Jeff Gattis, HCC Golf Course Superintendent
field trips and classroom
and Harold Burns, CCS Certified Golf CourseH
learning has amazing
Superintendent, are the two host SuperintendentsB
involved in the pilots.
potential nationwide”
t
“We are proud to be able to participate in a
program that will not only improve and addt
SCJFG Chairman Rick Vieth players to this great game, but also add to theirD
personal development as students and productive members of society,” remarked Tim Kreger,
will include Agrostology, Botany, Ecology, Executive Director of the Carolinas Golf Course
Entomology, Hydrology and Pedology. All of Superintendents Association. “It’s truly a rethese topics and more are covered in the STEM markable program we are lucky to be a part of,”
Links program and vital sciences relative to the he added. Kreger is also a member of the SCJGF
golf course ecosystems.
Board of Trustees.
High school teams swing into 2016 spring season
Previews for
Bishop England,
Summerville,
West Ashley
by Kathy Chickarello
T
he boy’s high school golf teams around the
Lowcountry are holding tryouts and hoping
for warmer weather, as they get ready to start
their spring season. Competition starts in February and ends at their respective state championships held in late April and early May.
Wes Mitchell has taken over the both the boys
and girls golf teams
at Summerville High
School. Mitchell is looking forward to a successful season for the boys,
with fourteen returning
players plus one new addition.
“We have a solid group of upper classmen that
will compete for playing spots in our matches,”
commented Mitchell, “and a group of younger
guys that will only get better throughout the season”.
Seniors Michael Dietz, Barron Knight, Brett
Von Nessen and Nick Walters will be the players
to watch as they have
been playing well.
Shaun
Haggerty
is the head coach of
the Boys Varsity Golf
Team at West Ashley
High School. “We expect to improve upon last season in which the
team advanced to the Lower State Championship” commented Haggerty.
ing and eventful season,” states Coach Greavu.
“We’ll have a good blend of experienced returners and talented new players vying for spots on
travel the team, which brings a good energy and
heightened expectations.”
Returning seniors Jamie Wilson and Ben
Burton will be leading the team this year. Wilson, a University of South Carolina signee, is
the two time defending AA
Individual State Champion. Burton is a three year
letter winner, a member of
the previous state championship teams and an active
college recruit. Completing the team for BE are
returning juniors Austin
Dowd, Brendan McHale, Kathleen Sumner
and Ben Quinque plus new players from
spring tryouts that will fill the remaining spots
on the roster.
Players to keep an eye on are Quinque, who is
garnering attention from college golf programs,
as he comes back after a successful off-season
which included two 1st place finishes, a 2nd
place finish and two top ten finishes in local
tournaments. Sumner, a Florida State commit,
back for her second year on the boys team,
helped lead the BE girls team to their first ever
AA SC Girls Golf State Championship last fall,
taking individual medalist honors at the event.
The team will be playing in several competitive invitation only tournaments across the state
this season, including the prestigious Southern
Bishop England Senior Ben Burton, right, with teammate Ben Quinque.
Cross and the Georgia-South Carolina Cup that
features the top eight teams from each state.
The team has three returning golfers, Riley Thompson and D.J. Williamson, who will help BE will also be hosting the BE Tournament of
Brown, Ben Harley and Jacob Morris. Morris West Ashley improve from a good 2015 season. Champions, which features the 2015 SC Golf
Head coach John Greavu will be leading the State Championship teams from all five high
is coming off an All-Region season and Brown
who was just one stroke away from be named Bishop England High School Boys Golf Team school classes plus three at large bid teams, in a
All-Region, are the players to watch this year. as they come off their 3rd straight AA SC Boys match play format at the Daniel Island Club on
Newcomers to the team in 2016 include Luis State Golf Championship. “This will be an excit- April 17-18, 2016.
MLK Day Tournament at Daniel Island Club helps kick off season
T
Junior Classic
he MLK Day Tournament, hosted by SCJGA
on January 17 and January 18, gave junior
golfers a great opportunity to get ready for the
competitive season ahead.
It also gave the junior golfers a chance to put
their skills to test on the Rees Jones-designed
-Ralston Creek Course at Daniel Island Club.
r Jacob Morris, a member of the West Ashley
tHigh School team and an All-Region selection
in 2015, won by six strokes among Boys 15-18.
t Carson Crocker, a freshman on the Wando
eHigh School team, won by four strokes in the
sBoys 13-14 group and Grant Hutchinson won
the Boys 10-12 group.
a Olivia Erwin of James Island shot a 78 in
dthe final round to edge Taylor Mayers of Fort
rDorchester in the Girls 13-18 division.
, MLK Day Tournament
e at Daniel Island Club (Ralston Creek)
- Boys 15-18
” Jacob Morris 38-76--114
F Jack Wilson 40-80--120
Ky Matsumoto 44-77--121
Matthew Campbell 39-84--123
Ian Stewart 40-84--124
Tommy Holloway 44-84--128
Daniel Mock 39-91--130
Zary Gouin 44-89--133
Wyatt Gardner 49-93--142
Richard Martin 47-100--147
Kevin Bates 47-104—151
Boys 13-14
Carson Crocker 41-85—126
Joe Stowe 44-86—130
Johnny Velasquez 41-91—132
Austin Scott 45-88—133
Matthew Brown 49-90—139
Jackson McGowan 47-92—139
Luis Thompson 46-93—139
Jake Snelgrove 41-98—139
Ethan Kitts 45-96—141
J Mike Flintom 46-96—142
Jesse Nguyen 46-104—150
Chandler Cool 49-103—152
Brandon Johnson 55-102—157
Nick Velasquez 52-106—158
Chap Hutchinson 53-110—163
Boys 10-12
Grant Hutchinson 49—49
Girls 13-18
Olivia Erwin 42-78—120
Taylor Mayers 38-84—122
Emma Schimpf 42-86—128
Delanie Mortier 44-85—129
Abigail Schimpf 43-86—129
Cecelia Knecht 47-95—142
Kayleigh Reinke 50-100—150
Kennedy Broadway 55-106—161
at Harbour Town
B
lustery and cold conditions greeted the field
at Harbour Town Golf Links for the final
round of the 2016 Sea Pines Junior Heritage. In
the ladies division, Madison Moosa (Charlotte,
NC) held onto her first day lead and Kaito Onishi (Bradenton, FL) had the round of the day to
both claim the Championship. Conditions were
extremely tough on the 84 competitors as wind
gusted up to 25 miles an hour and temperatures
hovered at 45 degrees.
Some of Charleston’s top juniors were in the
highly competitive field. Jamie Wilson (74-80-154) tied for 15th, Kent Lawrence (83-79--162)
tied for 38th, and Wil Sheppard (86-81--167)
tied for 53rd.
On the girls side, Kathleen Sumner of Daniel
Island finishined in third (78-77--155), and Kate
Harper of Mt. Pleasant tied for 11th (80-84-164).
22
February 17 2016
U.S. Kids Charleston
Tour Spring Schedule
T
he U.S. Kids Charleston Tour is set to begin its spring season. For more information
about the Charleston Tour contact Greg Ray at
[email protected]
U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours are created to provide boys and girls, ages 5 to 14, the opportunity
to advance their skills in the game in age-appropriate competition without having to take the
time and incur the costs of having to travel long
distances.
A Local Tour consists of one-day tournaments
including a season-ending one-day Local Tour
Championship. Yardages vary based on age
groups. Players earn awards and points for each
tournament.
Similar to the PGA Tour, players at U.S. Kids
Golf events are encouraged to have caddies to
help them play their best. Allowing caddies is
a special component of our tournaments and is
part of our commitment to encouraging family
interaction that builds lasting memories. Players
age 8 and under must have a caddie at all times.
Brandon Ray named U.S. Kids Master Kids Teacher
Named top youth
golf coach for third
consecutive year
B
randon Ray, Teaching Professional at Patriots Point Links in Mount Pleasant, has been
named to U.S. Kids Golf’s annual list of Master
Kids Teachers.
The award recognizes the world’s most outstanding youth golf instructors, and Brandon
Ray is part of a select group that earned Top 50
accolades three consecutive times, making him a
Master Kids Teacher. The award was presented
to Ray at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando,
Fl. in January.
Since 2004, U.S. Kids Golf has honored the
best youth golf teachers with the Top 50 Kids
Teacher Award. Applicants complete an online
survey and winners are chosen based on contributions to youth golf, such as: experience with
young golfers; time devoted to teaching youth;
innovation, creativity and fun in their programs;
communication; parental involvement; use of a
well-organized instruction program and overall
effort to grow the game. Each year, award recipients include teachers at public, private, resort and
municipal courses.
“The teachers and coaches who win this award
play an important part in our corporate mission
to make the game of golf fun for kids,” said Dan
Van Horn, President and CEO of U.S. Kids Golf.
“Our goal in recognizing these youth golf coaches is to recognize their accomplishments and also
to help parents find quality golf instruction for
their kids.”
The Top 50 Kids Teacher Award is administered by the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute, a
Brandon Ray of Mt. Pleasant receives his Master Kids Teacher award at the PGA Merchandise Show
in Orlando in January. It was his third straight US Kids Golf Top 50 Junior Coaches Award.
division of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation. The
foundation, a Georgia non-profit recognized as a
501(c)(3) charity, provides services that include
competition and instruction. The foundation organizes over 800 tournaments each year for more
than 10,000 players, ages 5-18, including a local
U.S. Kids Tour in Charleston.
For more information about the Top 50 Kids
Teacher Award, please contact U.S. Kids Golf at
[email protected].
For more information about Brandon Ray and
lesson opportunities at lowcountrylessons.com.
U.S. Kids Charleston Tour Schedule
2016 Spring Season
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club
Event Date: Feb 20, 2016
Registration: Jan 26 - Feb 15
Late Registration: Feb 16 - Feb 17
Pine Forest Country Club
Event Date: Feb 28, 2016
Registration: Jan 26 - Feb 23
Late Registration: Feb 24 - Feb 25
Daniel Island Club
Event Date: Mar 28, 2016
Registration: Jan 26 - Mar 23
Late Registration: Mar 24 - Mar 25
Charleston Municipal Golf Course
Event Date: Apr 24, 2016
Registration: Jan 26 - Apr 19
Late Registration: Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Seabrook Island Club - Ocean Winds
Event Date: May 21, 2016
Registration: Jan 26 - May 16
Event Registration: May 17 - May 18
Wild Dunes Resort-Harbor Course
(Tour Championship)
Event Date: May 22, 2016
Registration; Jan 26 - May 17
Late Registration: May 18 - May 19
Learning the game at school
The First Tee of Greater Charleston spent over 250 volunteer hours in local
schools in 2015 and hopes to spend even more this year.
Pictured above: A young participant in the National School Program. She
didn’t get a perfect score, but it was pretty close.
Pictured upper right: Bucky Dudley, Associate Director of Operations at
The First Tee of Greater Charleston, with a young golfer. “Even though it’s cold outside, you can still
play golf.
Pictured lower right: Legs in the form of a letter “A,” arms and club in the form of a letter “Y,” set-up
perfectly demonstrated here by this young student.
“Our goal in recognizing
these youth golf coaches
is to recognize their
accomplishements and also to
help parents find quality golf
instruction for their kids.”
Dan Van Horn
w
Pictured from left: Legendar trick shot artist Dennis Walters; Peter Smith, The Midnight Golfer; Patriots Point GM Brad Parker with Special Olympian Ben Read; Darryl Soloman.
Golf Therapy - A year to remember
by Rich O’Brien
O
ne of the most important parts of writing a
monthly column is having good material to
write about. This past year, we certainly have
been blessed with some wonderful stories to be
able to tell about individuals and organizations
using golf to overcome injuries, illnesses and
challenges. Here is a review of the stories told
this past year:
Darryl Solomon
To look at Darryl Solomon of Summerville
CC you would never had known he had ever
been hurt. I was shocked when I learned that
he had been bedridden for nearly five years following a forklift accident that Happened in the
Blink of an Eye. After many surgeries he was
able to resume his life and eventually was able
to regain a single digit handicap.
Special Olympians
One of the best gifts that a person can
give someone is the gift of their time. The
heart-warming story about the wonderful relationship between Brad Parker and the Special
Olympians of the Mt. Pleasant program speaks
volumes. In fact, Brad calls his participation in
the program “the most rewarding experience for
him" while many of the participants call him
their best friend.
The amazing story of guts, determination and
perseverance of two-time Masters Champion
Ben Hogan was profiled in the Master’s edition.
Hogan’s comeback from a crippling and near fatal and head on collision with a bus to win six
more majors was truly inspiring and legendary.
PGA HOPE
Numerous articles in the series have been
about PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). Al Tays’ story about Fred Gutierrez
for the Golf Channel had gotten the attention
of Scott Kmiec of the PGA’s Foundation. Fred
and I were asked to champion the effort to bring
a chapter to the Charleston area. With Perry
Green as lead instructor, the program started in
June with six wounded warriors participating.
During that initial series one of the veterans with
severe PTSD credited the program with saving
his life and agreed to let me tell his story anonymously. The impact of that story was substantial
as it was published in the PGA Magazine and
used by the Charleston VA and PTSD counselors
to encourage veterans with PTSD to participate
in “Golf Therapy”. As word of mouth spread
18 veterans participated in the fall session and
VA Counselors are estimating 40 participants in
April when we resume.
For the US Open edition, I featured Ken Venturi, who battled severe depression and alcoholism during a three year slump. In the nick of
time to save his career, he found his game in May
and June and qualified for the 1964 US Open at
Congressional CC in Bethesda, MD. That week
he also battled extreme heat and humidity that
wilted everyone in the field.
During the 36 hole finale on Saturday, Venturi surged into contention in the third round, but
suffered from heat exhaustion late in the round
when heat index reached 110 degrees. Refusing
to quit, Venturi survived the brutal heat and by
the time he holed his final putt he was nearly
delirious.
Dennis Walters
We next featured the inspirational story about
legendary trick shot artist Dennis Walters who
visited Patriot’s Point for a clinic to benefit The
First Tee of Charleston. Dennis was a promising
young touring pro when his golf cart rolled over
going down a steep hill. The accident left him a
paraplegic, but he refused to give up on his dream
of playing golf and eventually started putting on
golf clinics performing trick shots and motivating
others. Over the past 40 years he has put on over
3,000 clinics worldwide and has inspired millions
of golfers. The story was highly personal for me
as I had used it as motivation during my own recovery and used it to help motivate Fred Gutierrez.
Peter Smith
Imagine the challenge that faced Peter Smith,
the Midnight Golfer, as darkness closed in on him
from every side as he gradually went blind from
Retinitis Pigmentosa. Now the Chairman of the
S.C. Commission for the Blind, this Harvard MBA
leads by example as he mentors others. As Smith
says, “I have always used athletics to demonstrate
how blind people can overcome many obstacles.
My intent has been to try and turn a burden into a
life-affirming expression.”
Adaptive Golf
We closed the year featuring perhaps the
most inspirational piece of golf real estate in the
world as we featured the Adaptive Golf Experience at Parris Island. For most of the past year,
Fred Gutierrez and I traveled down to Beaufort,
SC for the clinics held on the the third Saturday
of each month. The participants in the clinics
include three hemiplegics, a paraplegic, an individual with an autoimmune disease that attacked
her nervous system, individuals that suffered
TBI’s including an aneurysm and a stroke and
many individuals with amputated arms, legs or
feet. It is very fulfilling for all of the instructors
and volunteers to give someone the gift of golf
after an injury, illness or challenge that made it
unlikely that they would ever be able to play.
Getting Involved
If you have been inspired by these stories and
would like to participate in or volunteer for these
programs, please call me at 843-826-0837 or email
me at [email protected].
Another important way to help is to make a tax
deductible donation to our PGA HOPE Charleston
chapter. This will allow us to expand to multiple
sites in Charleston and help even more wounded
warriors. If you would like to support the chapter,
please visit www.pgareach.com to make a donaGianna Rojas
Meanwhile, in November we told the story of tion. You can locate the donate tab at the top right
our friend Gianna Rojas, the One-Handed Lady of the home page and once prompted select HOPE
Golfer, from New Jersey. Her life has come full as the program and designate PGA HOPE Charlescircle as she has gone from a March of Dimes ton as the recipient. I would also encourage you to
Poster Child to Advocate and Fundraiser for chil- join our Golf Therapy...Using Golf to Overcome
dren born with birth defects. And she uses golf as a Injuries, Illnesses and Challenges group on Facebook with over 4,800 members worldwide.
fundraising tool to raise money for the kids.
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