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The  Fazio  Course        08  

Almost  Famous          12  

Belen  Mozo        16  

Holiday  Picks        18  

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Thornton grabs Oregon Open

PGA Professional Brian Thornton(Meridian Valley C.C.) shot a final-

round 7-under-par 65 en route to claimingchampionship honors at the 2012OregonOpen Invitational, held at Broken Top Club.

Thornton fashioned a clean final round,carding seven birdies and no bogeys to finishtwo shots ahead of 2008Oregon Openchampion Corey Prugh (Manito G. & C.C.).

When asked how he felt after his final-round triumph, Thornton replied, “I felt verygood. There were so many great players. Tobe mentioned as a winner alongside some ofthe other tournament winners is a real honor.There have been some legends of the gamewho have won this tournament and it feelsgood to be a part of that history.”

Scoring conditions were evident early inthe final round. After just sneaking by thecut, and playing in the first group of theday, PGA Professional Chris Van der Velde(Tetherow G.C.) carded a 9-under-par 63 topropel himself up to a T-11 finish. With theround, Van der Velde set a new Broken Topscoring record, and posted the lowestOregon Open tournament round sincePGA Professional Mike Gove finishedwith a final-round 62 in 1992.

Seven-under for the day and two shotsup coming down the stretch, all Thorntonneeded to do was finish it off. “I did peekat the scoreboard after 16 and saw that Ihad a two shot lead. I played some great

course management after that and also hitsome quality shots to make par knowingPrugh needed to make something happento catch me.”

With the victory, Thornton is just onewin away from the career grand slam atPNW PGA major events. To this,Thornton remarked, “It really never hit methat I was going to have a chance at thatuntil I got this win. I am excited for theopportunity. Golf is very humbling; youjust never know when it may be your turn.”Look for Thornton to be in contention atthe upcoming Rosauers Open Invitational,where he’ll try to complete the slam. —Kyle Neilan

PHILADELPHIA

Kogelman tops HyndmanClassic field

Each year the Philadelphia PGA returnsto Huntingdon Valley (Pa.) C.C. for the

William Hyndman III Memorial Classic.This event is played to honor one of the

greatest amateur golfers in Philadelphiahistory. Hyndman was twice a U.S. SeniorAmateur Champion, a runner-up in theU.S. and British Amateurs, a playingmember of five Walker Cups, and aparticipant in seven Masters. Hyndmanalso holds a distinction of being one of onlythree players to record a hole-in-one on thepar-3 12th at Augusta.

In the 2012 edition of the William

Hyndman III Memorial Classic, 125Professionals teed it up to compete for thetop prize. The tournament took on specialmeaning as less than a week before theevent, William “Buck” Hyndman, the sonof William Hyndman III, passed away aftera long battle with multiple myeloma. Tohonor Bucky, all participants wore blackribbons in remembrance.

As play got underway, no one was able tomatch the great round posted by championJoe Kogelman (Indian Valley C.C.).Kogelman added one birdie on the backnine to go along with his eight pars tofinish his round at 4-under-par 66.

Kogelman had to wait nearly six hoursbefore his victory became official. As thelast card was entered, Kogelman finally hadearned his first Philadelphia PGA pointstournament victory.

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Fernando Solorzano @SOFLAGOLF  

Last  week,  United  States  Golf  AssociaMon  and  Royal  &  Ancient  Golf  Club,  announced  a  ban  on  anchored  pu]ers.    Historically,  when  golfers  pu],  they  swing  the  pu]er  back  and  forth  freely.     In   recent   years,   a   growing   number   of   golfers   (specially   older   ones)   have   used   a  different   technique,   wedging   the   bu]   end   of   the   pu]er   into   their   stomach,   or   resMng   it  against  their  chest  or  chin.  I  don’t  have  a  strong  opinion  pro  or  against  the  used  of  anchored  pu]ers  because  I  have  seen  many  amateur  players  switch  back  and  forth  from  convenMonal  pu]ers  to  long  ones  and  the  result  is  about  the  same.  However,  I  do  have  a  strong  opinion  in   regards   to   the  governing  bodies  of   the  sport  making  more   rules   that  may  drive  players  away  from  the  game.  The  InterpretaMon  of  Golf  Rules  is  already  as  thick  as  The  Bible.  Last  year  during  the  PGA  Show  in  Orlando  I  sat  2  hours  and  listened  to  a  player  by  the  name  of  Jack  Nicklaus  talk  about  Golf  2.0  and  the  importance  of  making  the  game  more  fun  and  more   accessible   to   the  masses.   There   is   a   play   forward   tees   iniMaMve   to   reduce   the  Mme  spent  on  the  golf  course.  Ader  that  announcement  we  throw  all  that  goes  out  the  window.    Puritans   inside   the   USGA   and   R&A   clearly   don’t   care   one   bit   about   growing   the   game.    EnacMng  more  rules  comes  at  a  Mme  when  private  clubs  are  starved  for  new  members  and  public   courses   are   discounMng   green   fees   to   fill   their   tee   sheets.   In   my   opinion   elderly  golfers  have  shaky  hands  or  bad  backs  and  some  of  them  (less  than  30%  I  imagine)  use  the  anchored  method  to  play  golf  with  their  buddies.    We  are  clearly  killing  a  mosquito  with  a  hammer.    If   there   was   an   issue   with   PGA   Tour   professionals   using   anchored   pu]ers   to   reduce    “nervousness”   when   pujng,   a   dry   cut   clear   advantage,   then   the   PGA   Tour   should   have  enacted   its  own  rules,   just   the  same  rules   like  the  one  they  require  players  to  wear  pants  and  many  other  rules  I  really  don’t  understand.  For  the  rest  of  us  “humans”  we  really  just  want  to  have  a  good  Mme  out  at  the  golf  course;  our  work  week  was  very  stressful  and   I  am  more  worried  about  drinking  a  cold  beer   than  knowing  I  sMll  play  with  the  wrong  size  of  grooves  in  my  wedges…  

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Golf Course Review

The Fazio Course PGA  NaMonal  Resort  &  Spa’s  oldest  golf  course  (The  Haig)  got  a  makeover  during  the  summer  by  famed  golf  architect    Tom  Fazio  II.  The  original  Haig  course,  opened  in  1980,  and  designed  by  George  and  Tom  Fazio,  was  a  tribute  to  five-­‐Mme  PGA  champion  Walter  Hagen.  The  course  was  closed  in  April  to  prepare  for  a  $1  million  renovaMon.  The  greens  and  tee  boxes  were  reconfigured  but  the  original  par-­‐72  rouMng  was  kept  in  tact,  a  mix  of  classic  golf  architecture  with  modern  design.  The  golf  course  was  lengthened  to  over  7,000  yards  and  the  bunkers  were  reshaped.  Like  the  original  design,  water  is  sMll  a  prominent  feature  and  it   is  sMll  a  shot-­‐maker's  layout  that  requires  accuracy  and  good  course  management.  The  South  Florida  Golf  Magazine  was  invited  to  the  grand  opening  and  here  is  our  players  review.  

at PGA National!

Key  playing  holes      Hole  #2  (Par  4  –  385  yards)    The   second   hole   of   the   golf   course   will   give  you   a   taste   of   what   the   golf   course   is   all  about.   Length   is   not   as   important   as  placement.   A   narrow   and   short   fairway   will  force  you  to  keep  your  driver   in  the  bag.  The  perfect  shot  will  be  220  –  250  yards  just  to  the  right  of  the  fairway  bunkers.    Avoid  at  all  cost  the   right   side   of   the   fairway   as   you   may  encoun te r   heavy   rough   and   many  obstrucMons.   A   medium   to   long   iron   will   be  needed  for  the  second  shot  which  must  carry  over  water  to  an  undulaMng  island  green.  This  is  the  signature  hole…  just  gorgeous!      Hole  #11  (Par  5  –  555  yards)    This  hole  faces  south  so  most  of  the  Mme  the  ocean  breeze  will  push   fades   into   the  out-­‐of-­‐bounds  right  (tee  to  green).  Aim  center  led  of  the   wide   fairway   and   you   will   be   ok.   Your  second   shot   should  be   short   and   right  of   the  fairway   bunkers   (led)   This   will   leave   you   a  confortable  3rd   shot   to   the  flat  green.  Do  not  overpower   this   hole,   play   smart   and   you  will  end  up  with  a  great  score.        Hole  #17  (par  3  –  162  yards)    This  is  a  difficult  hole  that  appears  to  be  easy  on   paper.   Lots   of   distracMons   and   a   slippery  green   are   just   the   right   ingredients   for  disaster.   Long   and   demanding,   this   Par-­‐3  requires   a   cut   tee   shot   to   a   narrow   green.  Shorter  hi]ers  may  lay  up  to  the  led  side  and  this  will  leave  them  a  chip  to  the  open  side  of  the   green.   Club   selecMon   is   essenMal   as   the  right   side   of   the   green   and   short   is   a   water  hazard.   The   buildings   across   the   street   will  block  some  of   the  wind  but  sMll   this   is  a  hole  were  you  have  to  keep  your  eyes  wide  open.  Aim  in  between  the  bunkers  and  take  enough  club,  do  not  expect  any  miracles  here  as  I  seen  many   bogies   and   double   bogies   in   a   fideen  minute  span.      

Diplomat  Golf  Course  Joe  Lee  Redesign  Tif  Eagle  Greens  Bermuda  419  Tees  and  Fairways  

The  Fazio  Course  PGA  NaSonal  –  Palm  Beach  Gardens    Key  Playing  Holes    Hole  #4  (Par-­‐5)  566  yards  The  first  of  the  Par  5s  and  my  all  Mme  favorite  hole  in  this  track  starts  with  a  gentle  rolling  fairway  that  quickly  turns  to  the  led  and  right  (“s”  shaped  turn)  There  are  hazards  to  the  right  side  of  the  fairway  but  generally  these  new  fairways  are  wide  enough  that  you  can  pull  your  driver.  Like  with  the  rest  of  the  golf  course  this  is  a  “shot  makers”  paradise,  think  and  measure  every  shot  and  never  try  to  over  power  the  course.  Fazio  has  done  a  remarkable   job  and  the  views  are  now  spectacular.  My  second  shot  landed  around  80  yards  before  the  green.  I  usually  like  90  –  100  yards  so  I  can  use  my  Sand  Wedge  but  I  was  able  to  manage  a  decent   third   shot   to  within  6’  off   the  pin.  The  green   is  now  bigger  and  very  undulaMng  and   I   am  sure   it  will   cause  all   kind  of  headaches.  This  is  a  very  difficult  hole  that  demands  100%  concentraMon….  Be  extra  careful!          

The  Fazio  Golf  Course  (ConSnued  from  page  8)    Hole  #13  (Par  -­‐3)  159  yards  The  first  of  the  par-­‐3s  in  the  back  nine  and  the  easiest  rated  hole  in  the  course  awaits.  This  new  tee  boxes  sure  help!  They  has  to  be  at   least  40%  bigger  than  the  old  ones.  Take  advantage  an  score  well  in  this  easy  hole.  Be  careful  with  the  wind  as  it  may  or  may  not  affect  the  trajectory  and  distance  of  your  shot.    Hole  #18  (Par-­‐4)  456  yards  The  18th  hole  demands  2  excellent  shots.  On  this  day  I  drove  my  ball  passed  the  200  yards  marker.   The   crosswind  was   very   strong   and   I   struggled   with  my   long   second  shot.   From   the   fairway   you   are   not   able   to   appreciate   the  well   guarded   undulaMng  green.  My   second   shot   landed   short   into   the  deep  bunkers   to   the   led.   I  manage   to  come  out  but  failed  to  make  par.  What  a  great  finishing  hole!    Summary  We  are  just  mesmerized  at  all  the  changes  Tom  Fazio  II  was  able  to  accommodate  to  make   this   a   truly   tournament   golf   course.  All   tee   boxes   are   now  40%  bigger   and   in  immaculate  shape.  Most   if  now  all  greens  are  also  bigger  and  more  undulaMng  than  before  the  renovaMon.    I  invite  all  local  players  to  test  and  enjoy  this  new  masterpiece.  Standards  and  luxury  are  kept  very  high  inside  this  facility,  The  Fazio  Golf  Course  is  a  must  play!      Pros  Courteous  and  knowledgeable  staff  Great  pace  of  play  Well  maintained  course  manicured  to  perfecMon  World  class  faciliMes,  driving  range,  clubhouse,  etc.  Great  19th  Hole  

     Cons                        New  greens  are  very  firm  (and  will  be  like  that  unMl  they  mature)  be  extra  careful  on  your  approaches.    

Overall  RaSng  9.5/10      

working together on transportation

plans since the PGA Championship was

awarded to Kiawah Island in 2005. It’s

no small feat getting thousands of spec-

tators, volunteers, staffers and competi-

tors on and off an island each day, but

plans are in place to make the process

smooth for all parties.

A general parking area at the front of

Kiawah Island will accommodate more

than 10,000 cars at a time, and there will

be two bus systems in place for specta-

tors – one internally on the island, and

another to bring spectators in from off

the island.

“We will have a very effective method

to direct people where they should go to

get them in and get them out,” Warren

says. “We have gone through a lot of

planning, we have a great plan and we’ll

execute it. We want the story of this

event to be the great play of the players

and nothing else.”

“The challenges at Kiawah Island will

be the same challenges we face at any

course – moving 30,000-plus people

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With five golf courses and a standalonegolf retail shop, Kiawah Island Golf

Resort counts on the expertise of its 15 PGAProfessionals. Fortunately for golfers andguests at the South Carolina resort, KiawahIsland’s PGA Professionals aren’t justqualified – they’re certified.

Each of the PGA members on staff atKiawah Island are Certified PGAProfessionals, having completed at least oneof the six certification paths: GeneralManagement, Golf Operations, Instruction,Retail, Executive Management andOwnership/Leasing. In all, the Kiawah Islandstaff holds 34 certifications.

“I think the PGA Certified ProfessionalProgram is a great way to expand your skillsas a PGA Professional, and I request that allthe PGA members on staff complete at leastone certification path,” says Kiawah IslandGolf Resort President Roger Warren, himselfa PGA Certified Professional in GeneralManagement and PGA Past President(2005–06). “They were all outstanding PGAProfessionals to begin with. Becomingcertified in one or more areas gives them theconfidence in knowing they have expandedskill sets and expertise.”

Two of Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals— Osprey Point Head Professional JimKelechi and Ocean Course First AssistantJosh Wagaman — are certified in all sixpossible areas, while Warren and Director ofGolf Brian Gerard are both PGA CertifiedMaster Professionals.

“I think it’s a great learning experience togo through the PGA Certified ProfessionalProgram, and then go out and apply whatyou’ve learned on a day-to-day, operational

basis,” says Gerard, who is certified inGeneral Management. “I think the level ofexpertise we have here at Kiawah Island hasa tremendous impact on the quality ofservice we provide to every golfer who setsfoot on our property.”

Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals arestationed across the property, from Gerardand Warren overseeing the entire operationto professionals staffing each area of thefacility. Steven Youngner is the PGA headprofessional at The Ocean Course, whereWagaman is the first assistant. At OspreyPoint, Kelechi’s first assistant is Jeremy Colie.Mark Schaffer is the head professional atTurtle Point, where Tim McArthur serves asfirst assistant. Scott Ammon is the headprofessional at Oak Point, with Ryan Rushtieat first assistant. Ric Ferguson is the headprofessional at Cougar Point, while BenjiBoynter runs the golf retail shop in theresort’s hotel.

There are also three PGA CertifiedProfessionals teaching at the resort’s TommyCuthbert Golf Learning Center at the TurtlePoint course, named for the longtimedirector of golf at Kiawah Island: RonnieMiller is the director of instruction, whileBlake Cathey and Abby Welch are leadinstructors.

“Kiawah Island is fortunate to have a largeset of outstanding PGA Professionals,”Warren says. “They’re all involved in the PGAChampionship in some way, but their biggestimpact is the difference they make in thelives of the golfers who visit the resortthroughout the year. You can tell peoplereally enjoy their time here, and that’s a directreflection on our golf staff.”

Extra education:

Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals are all certified

Left to right: Brian Gerard, PGA Director of Golf; Steve Miller, Osprey Point Superintendent; Jeff Stone, Ocean Course

Superintendent; Bill Daly, Oak Point Superintendent; Ric Ferguson, Cougar Point PGA Head Professional; Brad French,

Cougar Point Superintendent; Stephen Youngner, Ocean Course PGA Head Professional; Steve Agazzi, Turtle Point

Superintendent; Mark Schaffer, Turtle Point PGA Head Professional; Jim Kelechi, Osprey Point PGA Head Professional;

Scott Ammon, Oak Point PGA Head Professional; and Ronnie Miller, PGA Director of Instruction.

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Almost Famous 10 U.S. Courses that Could Host a Major

Like   the   golfers   who   play   them,   courses   that   host   golf’s   four  major   championships   are   among   the   best   in   the  world.     These  thought-­‐provoking   and   aestheMcally-­‐stunning   designs   are   so  revered  they  are  oden  considered  works  of  art.  Augusta  NaMonal,  Pebble  Beach,  Pinehurst  No.  2  and  The  Ocean  Course  at  Kiawah:  these  are  just  a  few  examples  of  the  shrines  on  display  during  The  Masters,  U.S.  Open  and  PGA  Championship.    

These thought-provoking and aesthetically-stunning designs are so revered they are often

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This   much   we   know:   The   Masters   will   always   be   played   at  Augusta,   and   the   other   two   U.S.-­‐based   majors   are   scheduled  years   in  advance  by   the  USGA  and  PGA  of  America.  We  say   just  because   a   course   isn’t   on   this   hallowed  docket   doesn’t  mean   it  isn’t  worthy  of  offering  a  major  championship  experience.        Below   is   a   list   of   courses   with   the   chops   to   stand   up   to   the  world’s   great   players,   design   variety   to   keep   the   accomplished  amateur   engaged,   while   being   playable   enough   to   appeal   to  recreaMonal  golfers  and  weekend  warriors.        

Entering  The  Bear  Trap,  The  Champion  Course  at  PGA  NaMonal  

The  Champion  Course  at  PGA  NaSonal  Resort  and  Spa  (Palm  Beach  Gardens,  Florida)      Fresh  off  its  sixth  straight  year  of  successfully  hosMng  the  PGA  TOUR  Honda  Classic,  the  2012  tournament  had  a  dramaMc  final  round  with  Tiger  Woods  shooMng  a  62  on  the  vaunted  Jack  Nicklaus  redesign  in  pursuit   of   eventual  winner   Rory  McIlory.   In   addiMon   to   the  Honda  Classic,   The   Champion’s   storied   history   includes   hosMng   the   1983  Ryder  Cup,  1987  PGA  Championship,  and  nearly  two  decades  of  the  Senior  PGA  Championship.    For  more  informaMon:  561.627.2000  www.pgaresort.com    Pacific  Dunes  at  Bandon  Dunes  Golf  Resort  (Bandon,  Oregon)      Oden   described   as   the   best   links   course   in   the   country   and   to  some,  ,  Pacific  Dunes  is  a  Tom  Doak-­‐designed  instant  classic  despite  opening   only   a   decade   ago.   Perched   100   feet   above   the   Pacific  Ocean   and   stretching   along   miles   of   coastline,   it   boasts   stunning  ocean   views   and   dramaMc   cliffs,   defined   by   nature’s   infinite  presence.  In  addiMon  to  its  sejng,  Pacific  Dunes  offers  innumerable  shotmaking   challenges   and   beauMful   visual   drama   as   the   Pacific  Ocean  meets  the  rugged  shoreline  of  South  Oregon’s  coast  For  more  informaMon:  541.347.4380.  www.bandondunesgolf.com      

OPINION  

Old  American  Golf  Club  (The  Colony,  Texas)      Old   American   is   the   work   of   acclaimed   designer   Tripp   Davis   and  PGA  Tour  star  JusMn  Leonard.  Inspired  by  the  ‘Golden  Age’  of  golf  course  architecture  (1911  -­‐1937),  Old  American’s  natural  contours,  hazard  styles,  naMve  grasses  and  green  shapes  were  influenced  by  such  masterpieces  as  Shinnecock  Hills,  NaMonal  Golf  Links,  Prairie  Dunes  and  Crystal  Downs.  The  course   is  quickly  becoming  known  as   “the   place   the   pros   play.”   Thanks   to   a   7,000-­‐yard-­‐plus   layout  with   the   teeth   to   host   a  major   event,   Old   American   is   a   regular  stop  for  many  DFW-­‐based  pros   including  Leonard,  Y.E.  Yang,  John  Senden,  Ron  Pampling,  K.J.  Choi  and  Nathan  Green.    For  more  informaMon:  972.370.4653,  www.oldamericangolfclub.com      Medalist  (Hobe  Sound,  Florida)      One  of  the  most  exclusive  golf  experiences  in  the  country,  Medalist  counts   among   its   members   more   than   30   PGA   Tour   players,  including   Woods   and   Fowler.     A   Greg   Norman   and   Pete   Dye  collaboraMon,   Medalist   was   designed   to   evoke   a   pure   golf  experience  reflecMng  and  enhancing  its  natural  surroundings.  With  a  steep  course  raMng  of  74.5  and  slope  of  142,   the  personality  of  the   7168-­‐yard   layout   changes   dramaMcally   with   varying   wind  condiMons.   Medalist   pays   homage   to   the   finest   tradiMons   of   the  game,   and  with   its   “professional”  membership,   a   veritable  major  championship  takes  place  daily  during  the  Tour’s  offseason.    For  more  informaMon:  772.545.9700,  www.medalistgolfclub.org        The  Dunes  Golf  &  Beach  Club  (Myrtle  Beach,  South  Carolina)      With  more   than  60  years  of   rich  history  and   tradiMon,   the  Dunes  Golf   &   Beach   Club   in   Myrtle   Beach   is   a   Robert   Trent   Jones  oceanside  gem  that  has  hosted  six  Senior  Tour  Championships,  the  U.S.  Women’s  Open  and  the  finals  of  the  PGA  Tour’s  Q-­‐School.  Its  renowned  13th,  coined  “Waterloo,”  is  a  590-­‐yard  par-­‐5  doglegging  so  severely  around  a   lake  that   famed  golf  writer  Dan  Jenkins  said  “the  only  way  to  reach  it  in  two  is  to  charter  a  boat.”      For  more  informaMon:  843.449.5914  www.thedunesclub.net        Wanamaker  Course,  PGA  Golf  Club  (Port  St.  Lucie,  Florida)      Named  in  honor  of  Rodman  Wanamaker,  who  in  1916,  inspired  the  birth   of   The   PGA   of   America,   the   Fazio   design   is   a   classic   Florida  layout.   Set   against   a   backdrop   of   wetlands,   palm   trees   and  palme]os,    

Wanamaker   is   considered  one  of   the   state’s  most  beauMful   courses.    Since   opening   in   2006,   it   has   gained   a   reputaMon   as   a   “players”  course,  boasMng  a  144  slope  raMng  from  its  7,123-­‐yard  medal  tees.    For  more  informaMon:  772.467.1300,  www.pgavillage.com      Harbour  Town  Golf  Links  (Hilton  Head  Island,  South  Carolina)      Already   home   of   the   PGA   Tour’s   RBC   Heritage,   Harbour   Town   Golf  Links   was   ranked   No.   2   in   the   “Top   10   PGA   TOUR   Courses”   behind  only  Augusta  NaMonal  in  a  survey  of  Tour  players.  The  iconic  Pete  Dye  design,   with   its   red-­‐   and   white-­‐striped   lighthouse   standing   senMnel  behind  the  18th  green,  is  widely  regarded  as  the  epitome  of  “strategic  golf.”  Golfweek’s  Bradley  Klein  says,  “It’s  one  of   the  most   innovaMve  and  revoluMonary  designs  in  the  history  of  golf  architecture.”      For  more  informaMon:  843.363.8385,  www.seapinesgolf.com        Spy  Glass  Hill  (Pebble  Beach,  California)      One   of   Robert   Trent   Jones   Senior’s   finest   courses,   Spy   Glass   Hill   is  rated  one  of   the  toughest   in   the  world   from  the  championship   tees.  Opened  in  1996,  the  layout  features  two  drasMcally  different  types  of  terrain  that  influence  the  way  the  holes  look  and  play.  The  PGA  Tour  consistently  lists  Spyglass  Hill's  holes  6,  8  and  16  among  the  toughest  on  the  Tour,  despite  never  hosMng  a  U.S.  Open  or  PGA  Championship.  A   stern   test  of   golf,   the   course   stretches  6,960   yards   through   sandy  seaside   dunes   and  majesMc   pines   providing   unmatched   scenery   and  an   unprecedented   playing   experience   on   one   of   the  most   exclusive  pieces  of  real  estate  in  the  country.    For  more  informaMon:  831.625.8563,  www.pebblebeach.com      

Old  American  Golf  Club  

Wanamaker  at  PGA  Village  

 Kiva  Dunes  (Gulf  Shores,  Alabama)      Meandering   along   the  Gulf   Coast   and   stretching   7,092   yards,   the  links-­‐style  Kiva  Dunes  provides  golfers  with  a  true  test  of  skill  with  naMve  sand  dunes,   lakes  and  wildlife  areas  spread  throughout  the  course.   Recognized   all   over   the   world   as   one   of   golf’s   best   and  most   unique   challenges,   the   Jerry   Pate-­‐designed   championship  course   is   consistently   ranked  a   top   course   in  Alabama  and   in   the  country.   Secluded  on  an  extraordinary  piece  of   property   that   lies  directly   on   the   Gulf   of   Mexico,   Kiva   Dunes   is   Alabama’s   only  beachfront  golf  resort,  and  the  ubiquitous  Gulf  Coast  winds  wreak  havoc  with  shotmaking.  For  more  informaMon:  888.833.5482  ,  www.golf.gulfshores.com        Payne  Stewart  Golf  Club  (Branson,  Missouri)      Opened  in  2009,  Payne  Stewart  Golf  Club  is  the  newest  addiMon  to  the  Branson,  Missouri  golf  scene.    But  the  name  of  the  course  and  stories  on  each  hole  honoring  the   late  great  U.S.  Open  Champion  are  not  the  only  reasons  to  add  them  to  the  list.    Named  the  No.  1  public  course  in  Missouri  this  year  by  Golfweek,  this  meaty  7,324-­‐yard  par  72  course  also  has  some  of  the  most  challenging  par  3s  in  the   Midwest .   For   more   informaMon:   877.337.2963,  www.paynestewartgolfclub.com          

the divot – would prevent solid contact during thestroke. Shea and I concluded that breaking off apart of this loose impediment was supported by theRules, and the term “large,” while somewhat subjec-tive, worked in this situation. Loose impedimentscome in all sizes; a detached and yet to be replaceddivot was a large loose impediment when comparedto a small pebble.

Duval carefully began tearing the root side uppart of the divot away. The ball did oscillate a cou-

ple of times, however it never moved. Once he hadtorn away the protruding part of the divot, he wasable to play his next stroke being very careful to notground his club to avoid the act of addressing theball. Keep this in mind if you ever see a similar situ-ation on the course – and remind your golfers that ifthey replace a divot and still see brown, the sod isupside down! n

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LPGA Tour”!    We   caught   up  with   the   young,   sod   spoken   Spaniard   during  the  LPGA  Tour  CME  Titleholders  Classic   in  Naples  and  this   is  what  she  had  to  say…      What  is  your  favorite  golf  course  around  South  Florida  and  why?      I'm  privileged  to  have  friends  all  over  the  area,  so  I'm  always  discovering  really  beauMful  and  challenging  courses  in  South  Florida  and  jump  at  the  opportunity  to  play  somewhere  new.    However,   my   favorite   has   to   be   The  Medalist   Golf   Club   in  Hobe  Sound.  I'm  a  li]le  biased  since  it's  my  home  course,  but  I  really  love  it.    The  course  is  difficult  and  kept  in  tournament  condiMon,   especially   the   greens,   but   at   the   same   Mme   it's  really   natural   and   authenMc   feeling.     I   also   love   the  people  there.   I'm  friends  with  many  of  the  other  pros  who  pracMce  there,   the   staff  and  members  are   super  nice,  and  of   course  my  coach,  Mike  Adams,  is  based  there.  The  combinaMon  of  a  great  golf  course  and  great  people  make  it  my  favorite  place  to  play.          

BELENMOZO Beauty, Brains and of course Game…!

Spanish   LPGA   sensaMon   and   now   South   Florida   resident  Belen  Mozo  is  just  24-­‐years  old  and  already  turning  heads  on  and  off  the  golf  course.  Before   she   turned   Pro,   Mozo   a]ended   The   University   of  Southern   California   where   she   earned   a   three-­‐Mme   All-­‐American  in  2010,  NGCA  All-­‐American  and  All-­‐Pac-­‐10  second  teamer   as   a   2009   junior   and   also   earned   NGCA   All-­‐West  Region   honors   as   well   as   Pac-­‐10   All-­‐Academic   honorable  menMons.    Mozo’s  length  off  the  tee  and  creaMvity  with  shots  are  what  make   her   a   rising     star   on   the   LPGA   Tour.   In   2006   Mozo  became   the   first   woman,   since   1972,   to   win   both   the  Women’s   BriMsh   Amateur   Championship   and   BriMsh   Girls  Amateur  Championship  in  the  same  year.  

 What  do  you  consider  the  strongest  part  of  your  game?      I  consider  my  iron  play  to  be  the  strongest  area  of  my  game.    I  feel   really   confident   with   my   ball-­‐striking   and   my   ability   to  shape  shots.     I  also  think   I'm  a  pre]y   imaginaMve  player.    Like  many  Spanish  players,  I   like  the  challenge  of  gejng  myself  out  of   trouble.     And   even   though   I'm   really   compeMMve,   I   like   to  have   fun   on   the   golf   course,   even   when   I'm   playing   a  tournament,  and  I  consider  that  a  strength.    Having  a  li]le  bit  of  perspecMve  helps  me  to  bounce  back  from  a  tough  hole.          Outside  of  golf,  what  is  your  favorite  pasSme?      I   love  to  play  and  watch  tennis.  I  also  have  lots  of  Mme  to  read  since   I   travel   so   much   between   tournaments.     I   like   to   read  mostly   about   different   cultures   and   history   -­‐I   was   an  InternaMonal   RelaMons  major   in   college-­‐   but   also   some   ficMon  from  Mme  to  Mme.    And  of  course  I   love  the  beach  –  I  grew  up  near  the  beach  (El  Puerto  de  Santa  Maria)  in  the  South  of  Spain,  so  it's  sMll  a  big  part  of  me  and  I  take  every  chance  I  get  to  relax  on   the   beach.     That's   the   great   thing   about   Florida   is   I   have  access  to  all  my  favorite  acMviMes.          If   she   wasn't   a   golfer,   what   would   be   her   occupaSon   right  now?      I   really   like   design.   Mostly   clothing   design.   But   more  importantly,   I   studied   InternaMonal   RelaMons   at   University   of  Southern   California  with   the   intenMon  of   someday   creaMng   an  organizaMon  to  give  kids  in  underdeveloped  countries  access  to  educaMon  they  deserve,  and  the  opportuniMes  I  had  when  I  was  growing   up   that  were   available   to  me   as   an   athlete.   I   believe  sports  opens  a  lot  of  doors  in  life  and  teach  a  lot  of  great  human  and   life   qualiMes,   so   I'd   like   to   ulMmately   create   a   sports  scholarship  program  in  areas  that  need  it  most.        

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Slammin'  Sam  Beer  Company  Smoothest  Beer  in  Golf  Finally   someone   figure   it   out,   beer   and   golf   go   hand   to   hand.   Slammin'   Sam,   a   Premium   Lager,  features  a  refreshing  taste  with  an  excepMonally  balanced  finish  that  makes  it  the  Smoothest  Beer  in   Golf.   It   showcases   a   proprietary   recipe   developed   by   Ray   Klimovitz,   recipient   of   the   2011  DisMnguished  Life  Service  Award  from  the  Master  Brewers  AssociaMon  of  the  Americas.    www.Facebook.com/SlamminSamBeer.  

Glove  sensor  GolfSense  can  detect  the  acceleraMon,  velocity,  tempo,  posiMon  and  posture  of  the  device  and  the  club  by  calculaMng  sensor  data  at  sample  rates  over  1,000  Mmes  per  second.  At  the  same  Mme,  the  high  velocity  moMon  engine  inside  the  sodware  will  divide  the  swing  into  different  segments  of  club  posiMon  and  posture.  The  result  is  a  highly  accurate  view  of  your  swing  down  to  the  millisecond.  h]p://www.golfsense.me/  

Swingbox  ™  Golf  Net  Swingbox  has  a  very  small  footprint.  It  covers  angles  that  golf  nets  cover,  but  because  so  close,  the  size  can  be  much  smaller.  It  is  smaller  than  any  other  golf  hijng  net.  It  is  great  for  indoor  use  as  it  can  be  placed  9  inches  away  from  a  wall,  even  a  small  8  by  10  room  becomes  a  potenMal  site  for  Swingbox  ™.  So,  it  is  great  for  indoor  golf  pracMce.  It  can  also  be  used  as  a  “backyard  golf  pracMce  net”.      h]p://iswingbox.com/  

22   REVIEW  

Ping's  Anser  for  fihng  today  &  tomorrow!  Ping  has  been  leading  the  industry  in  custom  fijng  for  years.    They  offer  some  of  the  easiest  and  best  custom  fijng  opMons  in  the  industry.    They  have  always  wanted  their  customers  to  buy  what  fits  them,  not  just  clubs  off  the  rack.    I  think  that  all  golfers   should   get   fit   for   their   clubs   too,   everyone   has   a  different  swing.    But  what  happens  when  you  go  in  for  a  fijng  and  ader  a  few  weeks  with  a  club  your  swing  changes  slightly,  it   would   be   nice   to   be   able   to   alter   the   club   to   fit   the   new  swing.     Ping   finally   jumped   into   the   adjustable   driver   game  with   the   Anser   driver.     It   fits   very   nicely   with   their   push   to  be   custom   fit,   yet   allows   the   owner   to   tweak   the   club   as  needed  down  the  road.      

Ping finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the Anser driver!

   The  Anser  driver  looks  like  the  offsping  of  the  G20  and  i20.    It  has  a   similar   shape   to   the  G20  and   the  stealthy  aestheMcs  of  the  i20.    In  my  opinion  it  is  the  perfect  marriage  of  the  two  and  might  be  the  best  driver  of  2012  I  thought  that  it  was  going  to  be  hard  to  top  the  Ping    but  the  Anser  just  edges  it  out.      

Ping  Anser  Driver  By:  Ryan  Heiman  Independent  Golf  Reviews  

The  combo   is   rounded  out  with  a  mulM-­‐direcMonal  Ping   Id8  grip  and   a   standard   Ping   headcover   with   a   nice   handle   on   the  top  along  with  a  long  sock  to  protect  the  shad.    The  specs  came  in  right  at  D3  at  45".  The  Ping  Anser  driver  comes  available  with  4  stock  shads,  which  I  think  is  awesome,  be]er  than  other  companies  offer  stock.    They  range  in  weight  and  trajectory.     I  went  with  the  heaviest  weight  and  lowest  launching  shad  because  I've  typically  found  plenty  of  launch   with   previous   Ping   drivers.     The   Diamana   A'hina(new  whiteboard)   in  70g  sMff  flex   is  going  to  be  the   lowest   launching,  lowest   spinning   stock   shad.     The   Ping   TFC   800,   Fujikura   Blur  005,   and   Aldila   Phenom   50   shads   offer   different   weights,   spin,  and   launch:   going   from   lowest   to  highest;   heaviest   to   lightest.   I  also  appreciate  the  fact  that  these  are  the  real  deal  shads,  not  a  shad   just   painted   like   the   real   one   or   some   watered   down  version.    So  once  you  get  custom  fit  to  one  of  these  shads,  then  you  can  tweek  your  face  angle  by  .5*.    While  that  isn't  as  much  as  some  other   adjustable  drivers,   Ping  wanted   to   keep   the   look   at  address  as  close  to  square  as  possible,  yet  raising  or  lowering  the  launch  slightly.    I  found  that  at  straight  neutral  I  had  a  really  low,  penetraMng  ball  flight.    I  adjusted  mine  to  the  +  sejng  and  it  now  launched  just  a  li]le  bit  higher,  but  sMll  very  penetraMng.    The  on  course   visual   trajectory   of   this   club   was   perfect   ader   the  adjustment.      

The  marriage  between  a  G20  and  i20  driver  which  produced  this  Anser  driver  means   that   you  get  most  of   the   forgiveness  of   the  G20  and  most  of  the  solid  sound/feel  of  the  i20.    On  the  course  I  really   had   great   control   of   this   driver.     It  mostly   wanted   to   go  straight  like  the  G20,  thus  my  percentage  of  fairways  hit  with  this  driver  went  up  a  few  points.    The  sound  and  feel  are  really  great  too.    Not  quite  as  pure  as  the  i20  which  might  be  the  best  feeling  driver   ever,   but   very   solid  with   a   great  metallic   pop  with   just   a  Mny  hint  of  hollow.    The  head  and  shad  combo  made  this  driver  FilthyLong.    It  is  very  low  spin,  which  I  found  great  for  the  firm  fall  condiMons  we  have  in  MN.    I  think  carry  was  about  normal  for  me  right  around  250,  but   roll-­‐out  was   long.     I   hit   one   in   the  middle  of   a  firm   fairway  that   rolled   out   to   340yards   (GPS   verified),  my   longest   driver   of  2012.      I  also  played  on  a  number  of  very  windy  days  and  this  low  spin  canon   is   the  best   I've  ever  had   in  play   into  the  wind.     I  did  lose   a   few   yards,   but   most   were   sMll   very   close   to   normal  distances.  

If   only   Ping   would   release   shad   Mps   to   the   public,   then   a   great  variety  of  shads  could  be  in  play.  But  I  think  their  desire  to  get  you  fit  with  what  is  best  and  then  leave  it  alone  is  probably  what  drives  them  to  withhold  Mps  from  the  public.    But  even  without  extra  Mps,  there  are  so  many  custom  fijng  opMons,  you  should  be  able  to  find  a  head  and  shad  combo  to  fit  your  needs  perfectly,  it  might  even  be  one  of  the  4  stock  shads.    I  found  the  A'hina  paired  with  a  9.5*  lod  head  is  perfect  for  me.    The  Ping  Anser  is  a  great  club  that  will  fit  your  swing  the  day  you  buy  it  and  can  be  adjusted  to  fit  your  swing  tomorrow  if  you  need  to.        For  more  informaMon:  www.ping.com    Quick  Hits  +Blends  G20  +  i20  +4  (real  deal)  stock  shad  choices    +FilthyLong  +Excellent  looks,  sound  and  feel  +Adjustable    -­‐-­‐AddiMonal  Mps  not  available  -­‐-­‐Minimal  adjustments    

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Tour Edge Exotics CB5 (3-Wood) Best in Performance Fairway Wood By Fernando Solorzano

For  more  than  20  years,  Tour  Edge  Golf  has  been  offering  premium  quality  golf  equipment  for  all  skills  levels  backed  by  a  LifeMme  Warranty.  Although  it’s  not  the  biggest  golf  

“At  this  (me,  Tour  Edge  does  not  pay  any  U.S.  professionals  to  play  our  Tour  Edge  /  Exo(cs  clubs.  They  are  played  on  Tour  because  of  their  performance  and  are  chosen  by  players  who  believe  our  clubs  give  them  the  best  chance  for  success.  Therefore,  to  protect  our  players,  no  names  will  be  men(oned  in  our  Tour  News  

update”      

manufacturer  around,  their  “flying  under  the  radar”  company  approach  devotes  all  their  resources  into  R&D  making    quality,  outstanding   equipment   with   li]le   or   no   adverMsing.   Their  results   are   quite   predictable,   performance,   reliability   and  durability.   Inside   their  web   site   an   announcement   to   remind  us   all   their   commitment   behind   building   the   best   golf  products…        

During  this  year’s  WGC  –  Cadillac  Championship  we  witnessed  several   PGA   Tour   players   using   their   equipment   (specifically  their  3-­‐woods),  Tour  Edge  products  have  won  Golf  Magazine's  annual  “Club  Test”  and  been  included  on  every  Golf  Digest  Hot  List  since  the  list's  incepMon.    Tour  Edge  ExoScs  CB5  (3-­‐Wood)  Review    The  technology  behind  the  new  CB5  is  quite  complex.  The  face  of  the  club  punches  out  great  ball  speed  and  less  spin  than  the  CB4  thanks  to  the  addiMon  of  a  SP700  beta  Mtanium  face.  The  club's   swept   wing   sole,   Mtanium   cup   face,   hyper   steel   body,  and  Fubuki  Tour  or  Aldila  RIP  shad  help  make  the  CB5  one  of  the  longest  ExoMcs  fairway  woods  yet.  We  start  our  review  by  taking  some  pracMce  swings  inside  our  warehouse;  needless  to  say  we  were  very  impressed  by  the  overall  weight  of  the  club.  I  personally  carry  a  heavier  feeling  3-­‐wood  (Callaway  Razr  Hawk)  in  my  bag  or   I  should  say,  “used  to”.  Tour  Edge  was  making   it  very   possible   for   an   average   player   to   obtain   faster   swing  speeds   with   the   added   control   by   factory   ou�ijng   their   3-­‐woods   with   an   outstanding   shad   configuraMon   (Mitsubishi  Fubuki  or  Aldila  RIP).  Ader   just   a   few   swings   I   became   accustomed   to   the   smooth  tempo  of  the  club;  out  at  the  range  the  ball  seems  to  explode  of   the   face  effortlessly.  The  deep,  high  center  of  gravity  gives  the  CB5  an  explosive,  penetraMng  launch  angle.      

Recommended  player  type  and  Swing  Speed  

Low  Hcp  

Mid  Hcp  

High  Hcp  

92+  mph  

 

Performance  Test  Forgiveness  vs  Playability      

Forgiveness    

Playability  

The  final  averages  were:  swing  speed  97  mph,  16.6*  degrees  launch  angle  and  the  ball  was  coming  at  3,100-­‐rpm  (between  3k  and  4k  recommended)  just  outstanding  numbers.  Because  of  these  results  we  have  chosen  Tour  Edge’s  CB5  our  Best  in  Performance   Fairway  Wood.   The   club   is   extremely   easy   to  hit,   it   has   great  workability,   outstanding  distance   and   great  control.    

Adams Golf Idea V4 Hybrid Best in Performance Hybrids By Fernando Solorzano

The   Idea   Tech   V4   Hybrids   unquesMonably   stole   our   Best   in  Performance   test.   They   are   the   most   technically   advanced,  easiest-­‐to-­‐hit   hybrids   that   Adams   has   ever   engineered.   The  advancements   of   velocity   slots,   now   featuring   Cut-­‐Thru  Technology,   achieves   the   same  CT  of   a  driver,  which  delivers  higher  ball  speeds,  more  forgiveness  and  more  distance.  With  innovaMon  like  this,  the  Idea  Tech  V4  Hybrid  is  as  hot  as  your  driver.  These  new  clubs  have   really   re-­‐engineered   “velocity   slots”   in  the   crown   and   sole   to   boost   face   deflecMon   at   impact.   The  slots  extend  through  the  head,  from  crown  to  sole,  while  TPU  badges  hide   the  openings.   In  addiMon,  a  new  heat   treatment  process   strengthens  high   stress   areas   in   the  head  and  allows  for  a  thinner  clubface.  The  result  was  expected,  pure  length  and  outstanding  control.  Outdoors,   our  3-­‐iron  model  was   consistently   achieving  230  –  235   yards  with   a  mild   crosswind.  An   average  of   9   –   13  extra  yards  as  compared  to  our  old  model  Adams  Idea  Pro  a12  and  about   10   –   17   extra   yards     when   compared  with   Callaway’s  RAZR  XF.    

Recommended  player  type  and  Swing  Speed  

Low  Hcp  

Mid  Hcp  

High  Hcp  

85+  mph  

 

Performance  Test  Forgiveness  vs  Playability      

Forgiveness    

Playability  

FASHION  

Iliac  Golf  Mixing   tradiMonal   looks   and   performance   has   never   been   easy,  actually   impossible!   With   the   evoluMon   of   club   and   clothing  technology   inadvertently   we   lose   sight   of   tradiMon.   The   use   of  fundamental   pa]erns   and   plaid   colors   are   a   style   that   always  clashes  with  the  modern,  more  confortable  looks  and  designs.  That  was  our  thought  before  we  met  Iliac  Golf  Bert   LaMar,   a   former   skateboarder   God   turned   golfer/entrepreneur/designer,  runs  the  show  at  Iliac  Golf.  Bert’s  appeMte  for   amazing   cradsmanship,   fresh   vintage   ideas,   and   incredible  detail   is   the   driving   force   behind   such   beauMful   garments.   If   you  are   a   fan   of   the   old   but   want   the   advancements   of   the   new  technical  fabrics  then  Iliac  Golf  is  the  way  to  go.    

If you are a fan of the old but want the

advancements of the new technical fabrics then Iliac Golf is the way to go. !

 

Bert   only   uses   the   finest   materials   to   reflect   the   tradiMonal  qualiMes.  When  contacted  by   Iliac  Golf   they  were  kind  enough   to  send   over   some   items   from   their   unbelievable   inventory.   We  received  men’s   shirts  and  club  head  covers.  A]enMon   to  detail   in  every   way   possible,   each   item   carefully   wrapped   in   high-­‐density  clear   plasMc   cellophane,   great   stuff.   The   cradsmanship   that   goes  into  each  one  of  these  items  is  absolutely  phenomenal.  The  leather  club  head  covers  are  made  of  100%  genuine  leather…  impressive  feel,  smell  and  looks.  The  men’s  shirts  are  also  made  of  the    highest  quality  materials.  The  Rancher  model  is  an    extremely  light  weight  thermal  pique  (4  ounce),  100%    performance  elastopoly  material,  100%  moisture  wicking,  easy  care,  wrinkle  resistant,  UV  protecMon    and  just  perfect  for  our  South  Florida  weather.  

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