April 2011 Newsletter - National Association of Left

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NEWSLETTER
April
2011
www.NALG.org
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS
NALG/USA
BOARD
2011 US LEFTY CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR WILMINGTON, NC
The National Association of Left Handed Golfers (NALG) announced at the World Left Handed Championship, held in late September at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida,
that the 2011 National Left Handed Championship will be held at Magnolia Greens in Leland,
NC on May 8-12, 2011. Leland is across the river from Wilmington, North Carolina and just
one hour north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The tournament, consisting of 4 rounds, is
Joe Brogdon (GA)
open to all lefthanders, male and female, regardless of handicap. There will be 4 Divisions:
478.477.9264
Championship, Open, Senior, and Masters (Super Senior). A separate Ladies Division will be
added if 6 or more lefty ladies sign up; otherwise they will be flighted with the men. All DiviFrank Hunter (NC)
sions except the Championship and Ladies will be flighted after two rounds, based on scores.
336.956.6868
You don’t have to be a great golfer to participate and win in this tournament. The field for the
tournament will be limited to 120 golfers. Currently, about 30 golfers have signed up, so there
Don Lightburn (NM) is plenty of room. Details may be found on the NALG website: www.nalg.org. We’re looking
505.286.8667
forward to seeing you in May! For more information contact Jim Bradley at (910) 383-0339,
(910) 620-0825 or e-mail: [email protected].
Jon Flowers (OK)
Chairman
405.275.1198
Terry Martin (NC)
828.754.4007
Wally Mattson (CA)
WALG Board
925.736.8774
Jim Pfrogner (FL)
941.360.6967
Paul Sprunk (OH)
419.351.3342
Bob Wolf (MI)
248.624.6997
Jim Bradley (NC)
Secretary/Treasurer
910.383.0339
Dick Martin (TX)
214.522.4245
NEW NATIONAL LEFT-HANDED ASSOCIATION
A new National Association of Left-Handed Golfers has been formed in Sri Lanka, to be
known as NALG-SL. Currently, the association has a total of 65 left-handed golfers in Sri
Lanka. Hopefully the official number will increase once they have their first National tournament, scheduled for the Royal Colombo Golf Club on 30 April 2011. For further details,
please contact the NALG-SL secretary, Mr. Firaz Hameed, at [email protected] or the
NALG-USA secretary, Mr. Jim Bradley, at [email protected].
Holes-In-One
Bob Hartman of the Cincinnati Left-Handers had his 9th Hole-in-One at the Hamilton Elks
Golf Course in Hamilton, Ohio.
We want to know about your hole-in-one!
Send the details to Margaret Hunter at
[email protected]
Steve Jacobus (CA)
925.964.0916
Phone
910.383.0339
Fax
910.383.1863
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.NALG.org
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April 2011
2011 JAMES CUP CHALLENGE
The 12th Battle in the Desert was played February 25-27 at The Golf Club
at Terra Lago in Indio, California. A total of 17 Matches were played over
the three days on Terra Lago’s North and South Courses.
The Teams (North and South) were made up geographically with players
from the U.S. and Canada. Several of the players will represent the U.S.
and International Teams in the 2012 James Cup International scheduled
for St Andrews, Scotland. The blustery weather conditions on Day Two
gave these players a preview of what they may face in Scotland.
The Day One Matches went to the South by a score of 8 to 7. Day Two the North took the lead picking up 8½ points
to the South’s 6½. Going into the final day with the North holding a lead of 15½ to 14½ they needed 10½ of the 21
points available to close out the South. The South had other ideas by picking up 12½ of the points for a narrow 27 to
24 victory. Had the North picked up 1½ points more the Matches would have ended all square forcing a playoff.
Congratulations go to both teams and the Captains: South ~ Doug Wallace and Ron Griffin / North ~ Dennis Bruneau
and Don Bold. Win or lose the purpose of the James Cup Events is to promote and support the spirit of lefty golf: keen
competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Submitted by,
James Cup Committee
NALG Looking For a Good
Secretary-Treasurer
At the 2010 annual Board meeting of the NALG, held at Walt Disney World® Resort in conjunction with the combined US National Championship and the World Left-Handed Championship, Jim Bradley, the current SecretaryTreasurer of the NALG, announced he would be retiring from his position as of the first of June, 2011. Jim took
over the position a little over two years ago when Wally Jones suddenly retired and no volunteers were waiting in
the wings. He has been serving as Secretary-Treasurer for both the NALG and the Carolina Division of the NALG.
The Board is actively seeking nominations to replace Jim. If you are interested in the position or know of someone
that might be interested and would do a good job, drop a line, send an e-mail, or call one of the Board members.
This is a great opportunity to get involved at the grass roots level of the organization.
Obituaries
Fred A. Oehler, a 54-Year resident of Concord, CA, passed away unexpectedly on June 11th, 2010. He left behind
his loving family, wife, Maivis; 2 daughters, Robin and Carol (Bill); and 2 grandchildren, Lindsay & Will. Fred was
born and raised in San Francisco. He served in the Merchant Marine (WWII) and in the Navy as an Officer (Korean
War). He retired from UCSF, Langley Porter, in 1987. He had a passion for golf, baseball, boating, and traveling. He
was active with the Northern California Left-Handed Golfer’s Association for over 35 years.
(Published on June 20, 2010, Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA)
In memory of Fred playing his last event with the Nor-Cal Lefties at the Match Play event in May 2010, the
Association has named the tournament going forward as the Oehler Cup.
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April 2011
18th Annual Dave McCall Southwest Shootout
“INVITATIONAL”
Lefty-Partner Format
Albuquerque, NM / May 25, 26 & 27 2011
Entry Form
Return this completed form with check (please print or type) to: Donald Lightburn, 40 Woodlands Drive,
Tijeras, NM 87059, to contact (505-286-8667)
Field limited to first 72 teams
LEFTY______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
CITY / STATE / ZIP___________________________________________________________
PHONE (________) _____________________________________SHIRT SIZE (__________)
GHIN NUMBER_____________________________USGA HCP. INDEX________________
PARTNER___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
CITY / STATE / ZIP_______________________ ____________________________________
PHONE (________) ___________________________ __________SHIRT SIZE (__________)
GHIN NUMBER_____________________________ USGA HCP. INDEX________________
ENTRY FEE ($520 PER TEAM) _______________TOTAL ENTRY FEE $_______________
ADDTL BANQUET TICKET (@$20 per person)____# REQD (______)___TOTAL $_________
TOTAL PAYMENT $________________
--------------(Return upper portion and retain lower for your information)-------------If you don’t have a partner and want us to get you one, just give me a call (505-286-8667) or e-mail
([email protected]) or state so on entry.
PAY OFF WILL BE 25 % OF THE FIELD with a special prize for FIRST LOW GROSS/LOW NET TEAMS.
The format is “Scramble”, “Modified Scotch” and “Best Ball”. All players must have “USGA GHIN Handicap
Index” or equivalent.
Banquet will be held after end of play at a UNM Championship Course facility. Awards and prizes will be
given at that time.
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All three days of play will take place at the “UNM Championship Golf Course”. There will be a maximum of
TEN (10) strokes taken per team per hole. If your team score reaches a total of ten strokes before holing out
you may pick up and go to the next hole. A maximum combined team handicap will be TWENTY SIX (26)
total based on USGA recommended team handicap development for the format of the day. We are planning on
tee times every day. If our team total exceeds 36 we will probably do a shotgun start.
Shootout participants can purchase practice round at a special rate of $40/per person with cart. Identify yourself
as part of the Shootout when checking in at the Pro Shop.
Skins and Day money by divisions “YOU MUST ENTER FOR ALL THREE DAYS”.
Entry fee includes 3 rounds of golf, carts, range balls, prizes, shirt, banquet and daily hospitality room.
Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception on May 24th, starting at 5:00pm in the “PLAZA INN” hospitality
room. The host hotel, PLAZA INN, is located at 900 Medical Arts NE, between Lomas and Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd east of I-25. Rate for participants is $49 per night single/double with a continental breakfast.
Make your reservations as soon as you receive your entry form by calling 800-237-1307 or FAX 505-843-6229.
HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ALBUQUERQUE
SPONSORS
MR. CARPET
PLAZA INN
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of
LEFT-HANDED GOLFERS
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL
Lefty Name__________________________________ Birthdate_________________
Street Address__________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________ State____________________
Province_ _______________________ Zip / Postal Code_______________________
Phone (
)___________________________________ Hcp._ ___________________
EMAIL Address_ _______________________________________________________
Dues: $25.00
Send to: NALG ~ PO Box 640, Leland, NC 28451
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April 2011
Carolina Division
National Association
of Left-Handed Golfers
48th NATIONAL LEFTY-RIGHTY
AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT
Gentlemen:
This year marks the 48th National Lefty-Righty Golf Tournament to be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 through
Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Cedar Rock Country Club in Lenoir, NC. Practice round and cart are included in the
package. Practice round will be available on Tuesday, September 6 and tee time can be made by calling the Cedar Rock
Pro-Shop at (828) 758-4421. Field will be limited to the first 60 teams entering. Deadline for entry is August 22, 2011.
If we do not have 40 teams on this date, the tournament will be cancelled and money refunded.
There will be 10-12 teams per flight. All teams will qualify from the “blue - white” combination tees and the “Championship
Flight” only will move to a “blue-gold” combination tees the last two days. Seventy and older players may play green tees
if they choose. The prizes will be distributed as follows as your rounds end on Saturday. Flights and gift certificates will be
adjusted according to number of entries, if needed.
• Flight winner – trophies plus $430 gift certificate
• 2nd place – trophies plus $230 gift certificate
• 3rd place – $130 gift certificate
• 4th place – $90 gift certificate
• 5th place – $70 gift certificate
Entry fee is $715 per team. If cancellation is received after 8-15-11, $100.00 will be deducted from refund. Range balls are
included in package. The first 60 teams to send in their form and payment will be accepted. Payment must be included – no
exceptions. We may impose a sand-bagging rule this year. If we do you will be notified on rule sheets included in welcome
bag. $95.00 fee for guest is for (3) nights and lunch each day.
An application and schedule are attached for your convenience, along with motel information. All four motels listed are
giving us a discount. Please identify yourself as a participant in the National Lefty-Righty Golf Tournament to receive your
discount.
Jameson Inn • 828-758-1200 (Lenoir)
Quality Inn & Suites • 828-431-2100 (Hickory)
$63.00 per room
$67.99 (double) $79.99 (suite)
Ask for AAA rate
Ask for NALG Group Rate (Lefty-Righty)
Deluxe continental breakfast.
Full breakfast buffet.
Located on Hwy. 321 South, across river, second right
Comfort Inn • 828-754-2090 (Lenoir)
street, apx. 16 miles from Lenoir.
$69.99 (King or Double room) - $79.99 (Suite)
Ask for NALG Golf Tournament rate
Days Inn • 828-754-0731 (Lenoir)
Free Continental Breakfast
King or Double $57.75
Ask for NALG Golf Tournament rate
Free continental breakfast
Hope to see you in September.
Terry Martin, President
Carolina Division NALG
Jim Bradley
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Christopher Popoli, PGA Golf Professional
Cedar Rock Country Club
James H. Bradley, Executive Secretary/Treasurer • 1062 Winding Trail Drive, Leland, NC 28451
Residence 910-383-0339
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SCHEDULE
Practice round Tuesday with tee times, 8:00-5:00
Registration – Tuesday – (10am - 3pm) Includes gifts and welcome bag
Wednesday – September 7th
Registration
8:15 – Shotgun start
11:30-2:00 – Lunch: Barbecue Buffet, keg and soft drinks, etc.
1:30 – Shotgun Start
6:30-8:00 – Open Bar
6:30-8:30 – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres featuring carved items and hot foods
Thursday – September 8th
8:15 – Ladies Golf – followed by lunch at Cedar Rock
(This year golf is at Cedar Rock Golf Course - 8:15 Shotgun start)
(Information to be in welcome bag)
8:15 – Shotgun start
11:30-2:00 – Lunch: New York Deli-Day, keg and soft drinks, etc.
1:30 – Shotgun start
6:30-8:00 – Open Bar
6:30-8:30 – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres featuring seafood and rawbar
8:15-9:30 – Flight races Calcutta
Friday - September 9th
8:15 – Shotgun start in flights – 1/2 of field, low qualifiers
11:30-2:00 – Lunch: Cookout Buffet, keg and soft drinks, etc.
1:30 – Shotgun start in flights – 1/2 of field, high qualifiers
6:30-8:00 – Open bar
7:00 – Dinner featuring mixed Grill of Chef Carved Beef Tenderloin and Broiled Shrimp
Saturday - September 10th
8:15 – Shotgun start in flights – high qualifiers
11:30-2:00 – Lunch: Fried Chicken, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Dirty Rice, Biscuits and Cookies
1:30 – Shotgun start in flights – low qualifiers
The entry fee of $715 per team includes carts, green fees and all of the activities and meals on the
schedule. Entries will be numbered as they are received. Wednesday tee time will be assigned on a
first received, first choice basis. Thursday tee times will be opposite the AM or PM tee times you are
assigned for Wednesday. Range balls are included in package.
Cedar Rock Grill Room will open each day at 7:00am for breakfast on a cash basis.
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April 2011
Carolina Division
National Association
of Left-Handed Golfers
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Tournament Dates: September 7 - September 10, 2011
48th National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament at Cedar Rock Country Club; Lenoir, NC.
Pro-Shop (828)758-4421 or Office (828)758-4451
We hereby make a formal application for entry in the 2011 National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament and herewith submit the required information and fees to play. By signing this application, we agree
to abide by all tournament rules and decisions by rules committee.
Lefty Name
USGA Index
Street
Age
Telephone
City
State
Signature
Zip
Guest Name
Righty Name
USGA Index
USGA Index
Street
Age
Telephone
City
State
Guest Name
Zip
USGA Index
Preferred Tee Time On Wednesday: 8:15
1:30
(Assigned on as received basis.)
Entry Fee Per Team
$715
Wife or Guest 3 Nights/Lunch
$95/each
Carolina Division Dues
$15
NALG Dues
$25
Ladies Golf & Lunch
$60/each
Total Enclosed
$
Make Checks Payable To:
Mail To:
Carolina Division NALG
National Lefty-Righty Amateur Golf Tournament
Terry Martin
820 Beverly Circle, NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
James H. Bradley, Executive Secretary/Treasurer • 1062 Winding Trail Drive, Leland, NC 28541
Residence 910-383-0339
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
May 7, 2011 ~ Michigan’s 18th Annual Lefty-Righty - Salem
Hills GC, Northville, MI. Contact Bob Wolf at 248-624-6997
or [email protected].
May 8-12, 2011 ~ 76th National Lefty Championship hosted
by the Carolina Division of the NALG - Magnolia Greens
Golf Plantation, Leland, NC near Wilmington, NC. Only the
first 120 entries will be accepted. Contact Jim Bradley at 910383-0339 or [email protected].
May 14-15, 2011 ~ The Oehler Cup Match Play, Lincoln Hills
Golf Club, Lincoln, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at 510-378-2126
or [email protected].
May 25-27, 2011 ~ 18th Annual Dave McCall Southwest
Shootout – a lefty-partner three format tournament held ad
UNM Championship Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM. Contact
Don Lightburn at 505-286-8667 or e-mail [email protected].
Please note change of date and contact information.
June 11-12, 2011 ~ 2011 Indiana Lefties Golf Tournament
– Wildcat Creek Golf Course, Kokomo, IN. Contact: Jack
Hammond (317) 418-5360 or [email protected].
June 14, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty -Guest – Eagle Vines Golf
Club, Napa, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at 510-378-2126 or jim_
[email protected].
July 7, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty-Guest – Coyote Creek Tournament
Golf Course, Morgan Hill, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at 510378-2126 or [email protected].
July 16-17, 2011 ~ 57th Annual Ohio Left-Handed State
Tournament - Homestead GC, Tipp City, OH. Contact Dave
Aldrich at 937-667-8243 or [email protected] .
July 16-17, 2011 ~ Oregon Lefties State Tournament –
Springhill Country Club, Albany, Oregon. Contact Jeff
Erickson at [email protected].
August 10, 2011 ~ NorCal Lefty- Guest – Diablo Grande
Legends Golf Course, Patterson, CA. Contact Jim Dalton at
510-378-2126 or [email protected].
August 20-21, 2011 ~ Michigan Lefties State Tournament –
Yarrow Golf Club, Augusta, Michigan. Contact: Bob Wolf at
248-624-6997 or [email protected].
Sept. 7-10, 2011 ~ 48th Annual National Lefty-Righty
Tournament – Cedar Rock Country Club, Lenoir, NC. Practice
round on September 6. Contact Terry Martin at 828-754-4007
or [email protected] or Jim Bradley at 910-383-0339
or [email protected].
Sept. 6-8, 2011 ~ 54th Annual Lefty-Righty Team
Championship, sponsored by NorCal and held at three
courses in Nevada. Contact Jim Dalton at 510-378-2126 or
[email protected].
June 18-22, 2012 ~ World Association of Left-Handed
Golfers 21st World Championship will be held in Scotland in
2012. Details at www.WALG.org or www.leftiesgolf.org.uk/
championship.php .
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Bradley at [email protected] or Margaret Hunter at
[email protected].
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