2015 PHGA Membership Flyer PDF - Palatine Hills Golf Association

A New Member’s Guide to the
“Top 10 Things I Should Know
About the PHGA”
1.
Our motto is to promote the best interest of the
game of golf thereby promoting good fellowship
and sportsmanship.
2.
Playing opportunities consist of joining a
permanent reserved starting time (PRST) group
either on Saturday or Sunday, be a substitute for
the weekend groups (teams are always looking for
subs), golf with the Thursday morning group, play
in the monthly travel event, or enter in various
events or holiday tournaments.
3.
All new members start by playing the blue tees
until 10 rounds are played. Female members start
from the white tees.
4.
A PHGA handicap index is maintained for each
member. New members must record 5 official
scores before handicaps are calculated using the
USGA formula.
5.
Players are “flighted” in every event, based on their
established handicap.
6.
The Golf Enjoyed More (GEM) program was created
for seasoned golf enthusiasts. The GEM program
allows for this group to play and compete from
forward tees.
7.
Only scores recorded in an official PHGA event are
used for handicap. At least eight PHGA members
must be present for the event, and at least two
PHGA members must be in the foursome.
8.
USGA rules are observed except out of bounds and
lost ball. To keep play moving, we do not observe
the “loss of distance” portion of these rules. Always
assume we are playing the ball “as it lies” unless
notified. All putts must be holed out (no “gimmies”).
Always ask playing partners for assistance if not sure.
9.
All games are played using net scores (gross score
minus handicap). Gross scores are never used to
determine results.
10. Go to www.phga.com to get all the detail: event
schedules, member application, PHGA history, and
all member information.
JOIN NOW. YOU WON’T REGRET IT!
PALATINE HILLS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
Join now and meet new friends while enjoying the game of
golf. Visit www. phgagolf.com to learn more about the PHGA,
and sign up now.
WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF
JOINING THE PHGA?
1. Meet new people and bond with friends.
2. Compete in a friendly and social environment.
3. PHGA membership includes maintenance of a USGA
handicap index.
4. Two social events (smokers) which include food,
beverages, and raffles with great prizes.
5. Holiday events include lunch and beverages.
6. Provides an opportunity to stay fit while enjoying the
great outdoors.
7. It will remind you that “the worst day of golf is still
better than the best day of work”!
PALATINE HILLS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
Celebrating its
45th Year of Fun at
Palatine Hills Golf Course
A special thanks to the management of Palatine Hills
Golf Course and Palatine Park District for their
45 years of continued support.
www.phgagolf.com
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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.phgagolf.com
History of PHGA
45 Years in 2015
The objective of this Association is to promote the best
interest of the game of golf and thereby promoting good
fellowship and sportsmanship within the membership.
The association was founded by Jim Takahashi in 1970.
From 1970 to 2015 it has grown from 53 members to 160
members. Membership is restricted to both male and
female golfers of good character and who exercise good
sportsmanship.
PALATINE HILLS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS
PALATINE HILLS
GOLF ASSOCIATION DONATIONS
Over the years, members of Palatine Hills Golf
Association have donated their time and dedicated
funds to improve the golfing experience at Palatine
Hills Golf Course. Here are a few of those projects.
18th Hole Palatine Hills
Garden Logo Donated in 1998
PHGA FOUNDER
JIM TAKAHASHI
Events:
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Spring Scramble and Smoker – kicks off the season
»
Weekend Pot Games – permanent tee time groups
(games include individual low net/individual pointgame/individual stableford/2 player team total net/
2 player team best ball)
»
Thursday Morning Weekly Pot Game –(sign-up
for play is one hour before group tee off, and is first
come- first served).
»
Match Play Tournament – golfers go head-to-head
with members in their flight, playing for the
President’s Cup.
»
Travel Events – a 27 hole travel event once per
month. Members travel to Chicago area courses to
play an event round in the morning and a nine hole
team scramble in the afternoon.
»
Member-Guest Scramble – Members team up with
a spouse, relative, or friend for a scramble followed
by a gathering at a local establishment.
»
Ryder Cup Tournament – Designated captains
select their teams for a fun filled two day event.
Tournaments:
7th Tee Fountain Donated in 1998
PHGA Board of Directors
The PHGA board consists of the president, vice president,
secretary, treasurer, and 10 elected directors. In addition,
the presidents from the previous 2 years, the scorekeeper,
the park district liaison, and historian are automatically
made directors, giving us a total of 19 directors.
1st Tee Takahashi Memorial Garden
Donated in 2004
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Memorial Day Tournament – Best 2 out of 4 balls
»
Independence Day Tournament – Team Event Best
3 out of 4 balls
»
Labor Day Tournament – 4 Ball Tournament
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The Takahashi Classic – This is our year-end 2-day
premier event of the year. The event is named in
honor of our founder, Jim Takahashi. This is a 2-man
36-hole low net partner event. This event also
includes a 2-man best ball “supplemental” game. For
more details on this event, ask any PHGA member.