November 2014

DESERT
MASHIE NEWS
November 2014
“5 Iron”
www.desertmashie.org
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Hello Fellow Mashies,
Well, we survived Thanksgiving, and are well on our way to the close
of another year for which we are truly Blessed and very Thankful.
While we’re on the subject, let’s not forget Christmas which is less
than 2 weeks away. In case you don’t read this entire Newsletter, I
want to make sure you know I’m wishing you a very
.
1
.
I extend a sincere and
to
all of our members and friends who came out and supported us at
our 66th Annual Golf Tournament last month (Nov. 22 & 23). There
were 74 golfers in the tournament, several of whom came from out
of town. But, what I am so very thankful for is that we had so many
Desert Mashie members who came out and supported their event.
Also, I appreciate the fact that the members brought their family
members to participate and enjoy this event. The results of this
tournament have been sent out, but in case you missed that e-mail,
the results will be posted again later in this newsletter.
As George Colebrook had promised, we were treated to some outstanding talent on
Saturday afternoon and evening. First, after golf on Saturday afternoon we
grooved to the music of the Kenny G’s Project Band on the patio. The music was
superb, and the tempo was just right for many of our participants to get their
“groove on”. Then on Saturday night, the Black Theatre Troupe “pulled out all
stops” and treated us to an outstanding mystery entitled “Who Killed Lion Iron”.
They included some of our members’ names as characters in the play which made it
more interesting and kept us on the edges of our seats.
to
George and the Tournament Committee for a very enjoyable Annual and some
spectacular entertainment.
I would be remiss not to mention, and give a standing ovation
, to the one and only Leonard Walker for his Master of Ceremonies
skills. In true Leonard Walker style, he kept us in stitches with his stories,
2
entertained, and wanting more.
done it without you”.
Leonard, “we could not have
Our last tournament for this year will be on New Year’s Eve at Tuscany Falls Golf
Course in Goodyear. There are still some open slots in the tournament, so come on
out and play with us for the last time in 2014.
My, has this year gone by fast!
It seems like just a couple of months ago I was
writing to you about our “last tournament” for 2013.
In addition to the New Year’s Eve Golf Tournament, we will have our Annual New
Year’s Eve Awards Dinner/Dance. It’s at this event that the awards from the Club
Championship, as well as the awards from the New Year’s Eve Tournament will be
presented.
. Also, dinner will be served, and we will
dance the night away
at this
New Year’s Eve
gala. We have had a magnificent time at this event in the past, and I’m sure this
year’s event will be no exception and will be just as enjoyable as the previous. If
you haven’t submitted your RSVP to Carolyn Suttles yet, please do so right away so
she can reserve a spot for you, and submit your meal selection. In case you have
misplaced the details of these two events, also included in this newsletter is a copy
of the flyer for the New Year’s Eve Golf Tournament, as well as information on the
New Year’s Eve Awards Dinner/Dance.
Just a gentle reminder – IT’S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME – All golfers
who do not renew their membership before December 30 will be deleted
from the GHIN System. If you haven’t renewed your membership already, you
can renew by logging into the website (www.desertmashie.org), or by completing
the hard copy application. Annual membership dues are $100.00 for golfers, and
$55.00 for non-golfers. Also, any new members who join now will enjoy
membership privileges for the remainder of this year thru December 15 of next
year. New members can complete membership registration in the website, or by
completing the application within the website. Also, the last page of this
newsletter is an application.
Last but certainly not least, we will be moving our Annual Golf
Tournament back to May next year as it had been for many years. The
67th Desert Mashie Annual will be held May 2 & 3, 2015. So, mark
your calendars and HOLD THOSE DATES. We tried to get the Mother’s
Day weekend, but it had been taken by another WSGA club. However,
I think May 2 & 3 will work out better, especially for people who like to
celebrate Mother’s Day with their families.
3
From my family:
We wish you and your family and friends a Very Merry Christmas
& a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Respectfully yours,
Leroy H. James
President
4
Below is a list of the Desert Mashie tournaments for next year.
DESERT MASHIE 2015 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
COURSE
Date
Wigwam (Red Course )
January 25, 2015
Ken McDonald
February 22, 2015
Coldwater
March 14, 2015
Sun City Lake West
April 25, 2015
Desert Mashie 67th Annual Golf Tournament
May 2, 2015
May 2: Desert Mashie 67th Annual Golf Tournament
May 3: Desert Mashie 67th Annual Golf Tournament
Union Hills Country Club
June 20, 2015
Duel in the Desert (Francisco Grande Golf Resort )
July 12, 2015
The Legacy Golf Resort
August 15, 2015
Aguila Golf Course
August 15, 2015
Club Championship @ Pebble Creek Golf Resort
September 19, 2015
Sun City Lake West Golf Course
October 18, 2015
The Duke at Rancho Eldorado
November 21, 2015
New Year's Eve Tournament
December 31, 2015
5
Below are the results of our 66th Annual
Desert Mashie’s 66th Annual Golf Tournament
November 22-23, 2014
Final Results
SCORE
Championship/Men
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
Pomp Braswell
Gus Robinson
Craig Mills
L Don Brown
141
141
145
143
Ann Kuhn
Patricia Crawford
Liz Mitchell
Carolyn Suttles
151
140
177
142
John Breland
Lincoln Ragsdale
Charles Brewer
Al Mayfield
162
144
167
146
Jo Jo Edmonds
Sandra Humes
Barbara Davis Hines
Naomi Bryson
209
146
210
153
Leroy James
Herbye White
Theodore Chatman
Ted Burton
175
142
180
147
Granville Brown
Dave Davidson
Richard Hurley
Elbert Parker
189
146
192
147
Frank Sauceda
162
Frank James
146
Championship/Women
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
A Flight/Men
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
A Flight/Women
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
B Flight Men
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
C Flight Men
1st Low Gross
1st Low Net
2nd Low Gross
2nd Low Net
Guest Flight
1st Low Gross
st
1 Low Net
6
50/50
Saturday
Sunday
Pomp Braswell
Granville Brown
$225
$225
You may think the chart below is a bit much, but some of our members
like to know how they ranked. Or you might just like to celebrate
and brag just a little
to your friends.
DESERT MASHIE 66th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Scoring Results
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
Championship/Men
Name
Gus Robinson
L Don Brown
Craig Mills
James Colebrook
Pomp Braswell
Joseph (Cookie) Fields
Sean Colebrook
Anthony Griggs
Al Loveless
James Lewis
Bobby Daye
Bernard Winters
Club
Tee Masters
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Tee Masters
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Honors
Desert Mashie
Smyrna, GA
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
80
81
77
74
71
74
77
83
70
71
79
77
81
75
81
90
85
87
86
89
89
93
90
85
Gross
Total
161
151
145
160
141
156
156
171
172
175
182
175
Gross
Rank
7
3
2
6
1
4
5
8
9
11
12
10
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
81
81
83
83
88
79
92
82
82
92
94
81
85
90
88
84
Gross
Total
162
166
167
174
174
175
175
172
Gross
Rank
1
2
3
6
Net
71
70
74
76
74
73
71
81
79
80
81
80
Net
Total
141
143
145
146
147
148
148
153
156
157
158
165
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Net
70
72
68
68
69
68
77
73
Net
Total
140
144
145
146
148
149
149
150
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
A Flight/Men
Name
John Breland
Lincoln Ragsdale
Charles Brewer
Al Mayfield
Ken Foster
Clem Coleman
Scott Edmonds
Horace Stevenson
Club
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Cosmopolitan
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
5
7
8
4
7
Tony Brister
Harold Fields
Donald Conkrite
James Sheffield
Michael Smith
Ken Tipler
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Cosmopolitan
Desert Mashie
"Phoenix, AZ"
Desert Mashie
85
90
91
92
90
92
91
89
89
87
91
95
176
179
180
179
181
187
9
11
12
10
13
14
Gross
Total
178
175
187
180
181
183
181
183
183
184
185
195
205
Gross
Rank
2
1
11
79
76
76
75
79
81
152
153
154
155
157
159
9
10
11
12
13
14
Net
72
71
72
65
74
73
70
70
72
74
72
86
90
Net
Total
142
145
147
148
149
149
151
151
153
154
155
163
175
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
B Flight
Name
Herbye White
Leroy James
Ted Burton
Theodore Chatman
Jimmy Willams
Robert Piper
Hank Linear
Robinson Pete
Paul Thompson
Cleo Smith
Elmer Simmons
Anthony Bolden
Wes Baker
Club
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Tee Masters
Honors
SABGC
Desert Mashie
Hytee
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Leisure Hour
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
88
90
89
86
95
92
99
81
90
91
93
90
96
85
97
86
96
87
95
89
98
87
93
102
100
105
3
5
8
4
7
6
9
10
12
13
8
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
Championship/Ladies
Name
Patricia Crawford
Ann Kuhn
Carolyn Suttles
Ingrid Garvey
Gerthie Mitchell
Emma Mosley
Bea Baker
Club
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Tee Divas/Dudes
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
87
93
73
78
93
89
96
101
86
91
105
96
112
104
Gross
Total
180
151
182
197
177
201
216
Gross
Rank
3
1
4
5
2
6
7
Net
73
73
69
76
79
74
80
Net
Total
140
141
142
147
153
157
168
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
117
103
100
110
102
107
112
115
118
113
122
115
124
116
119
129
NC
Gross
Total
220
210
209
227
231
237
240
248
NC
Gross
Rank
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
Net
80
69
72
75
81
83
87
82
NC
Net
Total
146
148
149
153
157
159
166
174
NC
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
A Flight/Ladies
Name
Sandra Humes
Barbara Davis Hines
Jo Jo Edmonds
Naomi Bryson
Donna Castron
Lillian Aiken
Kaye France
Patricia Crenshaw
Cheryl Marshall
Club
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Guest
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
C Flight
Name
Dave Davidson
Granville Brown
Elbert Parker
Mike Nelson
Rodney Suttles
Richard Hurley
Maurice Cotton
Winzal Hines
Larry Greenlee
Dan Moss
Richard Lowe
Iman Whitten
James Buford
Leroy Parker
Club
Desert Mashie
Valley View
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Paramount
Desert Mashie
Eastside
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Desert Mashie
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
93
97
94
95
101
96
103
97
96
99
94
98
100
100
99
102
105
102
108
102
101
109
117
100
115
121
NC
Gross
Total
190
189
197
200
195
192
200
201
207
210
210
217
236
NC
Gross
Rank
2
1
5
6
4
3
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Gross
Gross
Round 1 Round 2
89
85
80
81
83
95
91
92
96
101
102
95
Gross
Total
174
161
178
183
197
197
Gross
Rank
2
1
3
4
6
5
76
78
76
76
85
94
95
NC
Net
Total
146
147
147
148
149
150
152
153
155
158
162
171
184
NC
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Net
74
80
83
91
93
95
Net
Total
144
161
178
183
191
197
Net
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
Net
75
74
71
71
76
77
Round: 1 & 2 - 11/22 & 11/23/2014
Guest Flight
Name
Frank James
Frank Sauceda
Rudy Sauceda
Joe Sauceda
Mack McCall
Birdie Sauceda
Club
Little Rock, AR
Hensley
Hensley
Hensley
Mesa, AZ
Hensley
9
Here are some photos of the winners in the Annual.
Pomp Braswell, Gus Robinson,
Craig Mills
Carolyn Suttles, Ann Kuhn,
Pat Crawford, Liz Mitchell
Carolyn Suttles, Liz Mitchell
10
Charles Brewer, Al Mayfield
Jo Jo Edmonds, Sandra Humes,
Barbara Davis Hines
Leroy James, Ted Burton
Granville Brown, Elbert Parker
Granville Brown, George Colebrook
11
Ok, if you are a “visual person” like I am, you might enjoy seeing some
more photos of our Saturday afternoon patio pictures. If not, you can
just scroll down past these, but don’t go too fast, you just might miss
seeing yourself.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
I hope you enjoyed the pics.
camaraderie at this event.
We certainly enjoyed the music and
25
Below is information on the New Year’s Eve tournament.
26
Below is the information on the New Year’s Eve Awards Dinner/Dance.
27
PLEASE RESPOND BY: Dec. 19, 2014
_______I / We will attend
Member(s) Name: ________________________________________
________________________________________
Guest(s)
________________________________________
Member(s) Complimentary
Guest: $55.00
Can Pay on Line (using Credit or Debit card): www.desertmashie.org
Checks payable to: Desert Mashie Golf Club
______ Filet of Beef (Cooked to Medium)
______ Chicken Cordon Bleu
______ Almond Dijon Grilled Salmon
Please list additional guests:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
It’s not too late to make reservations to attend this event. You can copy and paste
the form above and send to Carolyn Suttles (bayne0312@msn.com) to reserve your
spot at this event. Carolyn has worked tirelessly to ensure this event is as
28
spectacular as the previous ones. So, put on your fine attire
optional), and if you like to cut a jig
, (black tie
, put on your dancing shoes
, and come on out and enjoy the evening.
Ooops, I seem to have taken leave of my senses. It’s either that, or time passed
and left me about 30 years ago … At this point in our lives, maybe our dancing
shoes should be more like these
. On a
more serious note, this will be a very nice New Year’s Eve event, and it’s FREE to
Desert Mashie members, and costs only $55 for guests. This is one of the perks of
being a member of the Desert Mashie Golf Club – good food, good music, good
company and a celebration of an end
new year
and the beginning
of a
– and all for Free. What more could you ask for!!!!!
Below is the area hotel information. Make sure you ask for the Desert Mashie Rate.
COMFORT SUITES
15575 W. Roosevelt Street
Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-266-2884
Dbl/King $99.99
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
1313 N. Litchfield Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85395
623-535-1313
Includes hot breakfast: $99.00
Please contact Carolyn Suttles at (623) 535-1988 if you would like to
attend the Dinner/Dance, or if you need additional information.
29
WOMEN IN GOLF
Pat Crawford
Women In Golf
Coordinator
480-272-6469
Our December Golf and Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 18th. For those
ladies that would like to golf, I will set up tee times at Southern Ridge Golf
Course beginning about 8:00 a.m. For all others, please join up for lunch at Claim
Jumper Restaurant (Arizona Mills, 1530 W. Baseline Rd, Tempe) at 1:00 p.m.
Please let me know by Saturday, December 13th if you will be golf only, golf and
lunch, or lunch only.
Next year, Arizona Women in Golf will be the host city for the 2015 NORTH/SOUTH
SHOOTOUT. We are currently securing our venue and beginning in January, we
will start the planning process. We are looking for volunteers to work on various
committees to help make this the best shootout ever. This will be one of the
upcoming events we will discuss at our Golf and Luncheon on Thursday, December
18th.
30
JUNIOR GOLF
to Lauren Blumears
who is a member of
the Desert Mashie Junior Golf Program. Lauren has received a golf scholarship from
New Mexico State University where she will be attending in the Fall of 2015 . She
will graduate from Mountain Point High School in May 2015. Lauren finished in the
top 10 in the State of AZ during the State High School Golf Championships,
resulting in her earning an All-State title. Jackie Booth, Women’s Head Golf Coach
at NMSU, feels that in Lauren they found 'The Diamond in the Rough' from Arizona.”
31
I have a suggestion for you if you are finding it difficult to get in the Christmas
spirit.
Play some Christmas Carols on your music machine (CD player, record player,
cassette player, 8-track (am I dating myself
) Or, more current, you
might be able to find a cable music station on your TV that is playing Christmas
Carols. Whenever I hear Christmas Carols during the Holidays, I immediately get in
the Christmas Spirit.
While I’m on the subject of Christmas carols, below is a fun carol which is one of
my favorites.
During the Holidays, whenever there are enough family members and friends at our
house, we sing and perform this song. Each person is assigned (to become or
perform) one of the characters of the 12 Days of Christmas. We form a large circle,
and while singing the song (at the top of our lungs – I might add), whenever we get
to each character, the assigned person hops into the circle, and performs his/her
interpretation of their character’s function, then the next person/character hops into
the circle and performs his/her character’s function, and so on, and so on. This is
lots of fun, and gets everyone involved. If there are more than 12 people, 2 or 3
people can be assigned the same character, and perform it together whenever it’s
their turn. If you have time, enough people, and have the urge, try it. Since it’s
repetitive, it gets a little crazy, but trust me, IT IS FUN!
Example: If you are the 7 Swans a Swimming, you would jump into the
circle and pretend you are a swan-a-swimming every time this part of the
song is sung, then the 6 Geese a Laying hops into the circle, and pretends
you are a goose-a-laying. Now do you get the idea??? I hope you enjoy it as
much as we do.
32
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
1
On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
2
3
On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
4
5
7
9
On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
6
On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
8
On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
10 On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
33
11
On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
12 On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
34
SOME CARTOONS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT.
1.
1.
1.
35
1.
1.
1.
36
1.
GOLF JOKE
A multimillionaire bachelor goes to his club to play golf with two
friends. Not knowing who would be joining them, they walk to the first tee.
As they finish teeing off, a tall, beautiful, raven-haired woman asks if she
can join them. Although the bachelor thinks this is going to slow down their
play, he agrees. The woman tees up a ball and, without a practice swing,
smacks it straight down the middle.
This goes on all day and she finishes even par for the round, beating all the
men.
They invite her back the next week. They have a great time, and she shoots
the same score. The bachelor thinks to himself, "This is the girl of my
dreams!" So he asks her out on a date. They go out, find they have much in
common, and have a great evening.
They make another golf date, during which she shoots two under and gives
a clinic in shotmaking.
The millionaire is now convinced that they are meant to be together. He
invites her back to his apartment, where they talk for hours. Everything is
progressing smoothly, so he invites her to his bedroom. Their passions run
riot, but she doesn't let things go too far and he drives her home.
This pattern continues for a month: Great golf, great dates, but nights of
abbreviated passion. The bachelor can't take it anymore.
"I know the time we spent on the golf course and in my apartment is
wonderful. And even though we haven't been fully intimate, I know that I
love you, you love me, and that you are the girl I want to marry!"
"Darling," she says, "I have something to tell you. I cannot hide it anymore.
I am a man!"
His mouth drops open, his face turns red, he begins to shake. She's con vinced he's going to have a heart attack, or worse, when finally, in a blind
rage, he shouts, "And all this time you've been playing from the red tees?"
37
Here’s some GOLF TRIVIA and SOME FACTS
Did you know that……
I'll always remember
the day I broke
ninety. I had a few
beers in the
clubhouse and was so
excited I forgot to
play the back nine.
There are 336 dimples on
a regulation golf ball.
Will and Guy's Golfing Trivia and
Interesting Fun Facts
– Bruce Lansky Fun Facts
Golfers use an estimated
$800 USD million worth
of golf balls annually.
A Hare Interrupts US Ryder Cup Golfers
Phil Mickelson, who plays left-handed, is
actually right handed. He learned to play
golf by mirroring his father's golf
swing, and he has used left handed golf
clubs ever since.
Will and Guy's Golfing Trivia and
Interesting Fun Facts
I'm a hare. Which one of you golfers is the
rabbit?
Golf Swindler:
While sitting at a table in the clubhouse after a game, Padraig remarked to a
fellow club member', I'm not going to play golf with Jim Lawler anymore. He
cheats.'
'Why do you say that?' asked his friend.
'Well, he found his lost ball two feet from the green', replied Padraig
indignantly.
'That's entirely possible', commented his friend.
'Not when I had his golf ball in my pocket', retorted Padraig with finality.
.
38
“GOLF
Get Connected
Ball Between
the
TIP- OF
THE DAY
Get Connected - Ball Between the
Arms Drill
Creating a connection between the
turn of your shoulders and swing of
your arms promotes a more efficient
golf swing with less moving parts.
Most amateurs' swings have too many
moving parts and as a result develop
a great deal of inconsistency. To
improve the connection in your swing
I recommend The Ball Drill. Find a ball
about the size of a slightly deflated
volleyball and pinch the ball between
both biceps while also having it contact your chest. Once the ball is in
place, grip the club and begin to make
short swings. Gradually work your
way up to a full-length swing while
swinging slowly. The key to performing the ball drill is that the ball must
maintain contact with all three points
while you are swinging. The length of
your back swing may feel shorter and
more restricted. Connecting the
motion of the body and arms will
eliminate unnecessary moving parts
in your golf swing and make it easier
to repeat.
Golf Tip of the Day by
Andy Hilts
“The only time my prayers are never answered is on the
golf course.”
— Billy Graham
GOLF QUOTE
“Golf is the loneliest
sport. You're completely alone with
every conceivable
opportunity to
defeat yourself. Golf
brings out your
assets and liabilities
as a person. The
longer you play, the
more certain you are
that a man's performance is the
outward manifestation of who, in his
heart, he really
thinks he is.
.”
—- Hale Irwin
39
GHIN Internet POSTING
The following instructions are how to post
your score online
at home (not the golf course):
Go to: www.ghin.com
Go to: “Post on Line”
Input your GHIN # and Last Name
1. Select the date you played
2. Enter the course rating
3. Enter the slope
4. Enter your score
5. Enter the Name of the course
6. Hit “Post Score”
1.
When Posting scores remember to adjust
your score in accordance with the
equitable stroke control (ESC).
POST ALL Your SCORES!
1.
You know who you are…. and so do we!!
40
1.
1.
1.
Hole—In—One POT
The club has initiated a
$500
Hole-in-One Pot.
Any paid member who gets a hole-in-one during
a Desert Mashie sponsored event will receive the
$500. If there is more than one hole-in-one during
the same event, the prize fund will be divided.
People, places and things!
People - Have a story to tell about yourself, a friend, or loved one?
Do you have a birth announcement or want us to pray for an ailing family
member or friend? Got an anniversary or birthday coming up?
It was mentioned at the General Meeting in September that it would
be very helpful to know who within our Club have talents/expertise in
specific areas. So, in an effort to be able to let our members know
what expertise we have right here within our family, please send me a
write-up describing your specialty or expertise, along with your
preferred contact information.
This is strictly voluntary, and will be listed in the Newsletter.
Places - Have you recently discovered a great new course that you
want to share with us? Discovered a good deal somewhere? Or maybe
you’re going on vacation and want to know if anyone knows of a great
course to golf at your destination.
Things - How about all that golf equipment you keep buying to
improve your game, but alas, you realize it’s really operator error so you
now want to unload it?
41
People
Please keep Gary Robinson in your Prayers.
It was GREAT seeing Gloria and Al Douglas at the Annual. Gloria is still
on the mend, so let’s keep her in our thoughts and Prayers.
George Colebrook will be going in for knee surgery on Monday, Dec. 15.
We are Praying for successful surgery and speedy and complete healing.
===============================================
SPECIALTIES & PROFESSIONS
Desert Mashie member
Ronald Thompson, Owner/President, Doctor
426 W 5th Pl
Mesa, Arizona
(480) 890-2811
7600 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona
(480) 949-5727
42
it
Do you have any challenges with "teeth bullying?" Well we have the answers in our latest blog.
Check it out here: http://www.eastvalleydentalcare.com/…/overcrowded-teeth-sol…
Have you been to our offices lately? If not, stop by and drop your name in for our December
raffle! We have lots of holiday goodies and chocolate for a lucky winner!
Cynthia Smitherman
Broker of Record
Being a REALTOR Means More Than Selling Homes! It's about joy on people's
faces when they receive the key to their new home. It's about people, families, and
their hopes and dreams. It's about a relationship based on trust, knowledge and
expertise. I realize purchasing or selling a home can be a monumental undertaking.
Not having the right professional to help you navigate through the ever winding maze
of the transaction can complicate the transaction. I have the education, experience
and the team of professionals who will always go that extra mile to make your
experience the best they've ever had when buying or selling a home or business.
EXIT REALTY GAINEY
RANCH
7373 East Doubletree Ranch
Rd Suite 200
Scottsdale, Arizona
85258
Phone: (480) 361-4584
Cell: (602) 697-4487
Fax: (888) 437-9392
===============================
Things
Lawrence Cole advised he has the following Cleveland 588-RTX Wedges for sale.
PW -- 48 degree, 8 degree loft
Gap -- 52 degree, 10 degree loft
Sand Wedge -- 56 degree, 14 degree loft
Only used twice at the practice range.
Asking $75 each. Regular price $119 each.
If anyone is interested in purchasing these clubs, please contact Lawrence at:
Home:
(502) 713-0122
Cell Phone: (502) 544-3853
43
44
1.
45
1.
1.
2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Jan. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Golfers: $100.00
Non Golfers: $55.00
GHIN only: $20.00
Name__________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
City____________________ State____________ Zip____________
Home Phone_______________ Work/Cell Phone _______________
Employer_______________________________________________
46
Occupation______________________________________________
Spouse’s Name (if applicable)_______________________________
Date of Birth (optional)____________________________________
E-Mail Address __________________________________________
Shirt: Yes: ___ No: ___ Color: Purple ___ White ___ Size: ____
DATE: ____________________
Current member
New member
GHIN #: ___________________
Make check payable to:
Desert Mashie Golf Club
MAIL TO: Leroy James
4421 E. Chuckwalla Cyn.
Phoenix AZ 85044-6049