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November 18, 2018

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON RSVP IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Be sure to sign up for the holiday luncheon on December 4, 2018! The deadline is Monday, November 26, 2018 at 3PM. Remember even though you may be signed up to golf you still must make your reservation for lunch.

2018 CACTUS CLASSIC
The tournament ended on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Thank you to all who participated, players and volunteers. This tournament was sponsored by Kathy Minx and Long Realty (Dottie May & Margie Nicholson).

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OVERALL WINNER ~ JUDY MELO with an amazing 3-day net score of 197!

2019 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION - UPDATED 10/7/2018
The 2019 Membership Applications are now available. Please print the application, fill out and return as instructed. You may access the Membership Application here. The descriptions are for your information only, you do not have to print the page.

CATALINA CUP

NEW Catalina Cup Schedule has arrived! Schedule

Catalina Cup is a competitive golf event comprised of clubs throughout the Tucson area. We send three two-person teams (maximum handicap index of 26.0) to each match. The format is match play and each team competes in low gross and low net events.
CONGRATS to the SB Cat-Cup players for winning LOW GROSS this season!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our sponsors provide us with donations that enable SBWGA to enhance our tournaments. Please support our sponsors. You may view the list here.

President's Message
November - what a great month, chuck full of golf! First off is our major net tournament Cactus Classic on the 13th, 15th and 17th. Following are Ace Day on Tuesday, the 20th, and Ace of Aces on Tuesday, the 27th.
Oh, and yes. There's Thanksgiving on Thursday, the 22nd. You will have worked up an appetite the weeks before and you'll work off that extra pound the week following.

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!
Venetia Lewis, President

Sweeps payout list is available on the website and the bulletin board.
Congratulations to our October ACES of the Month, Sandra Murray - Gross
Bonnie Westra- Net.

PRESENTATION ON RULE 3-5
Here is a snapshot of Bernie's presentation on 9/4/2018. Included is the USGA position paper on competing from different tees. Also some references for playing from mixed tees.

2019 USGA RULES IN A SNAPSHOT
The USGA has put together a great view of the 2019 Major Changes to the rules. The link is: www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/major-changes.html.
Another link to view the 2019 rules changes is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPOtfLUHC0&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

WHOOO SHOULD BE IN THE KNOW?
You should, that's who. The most up-to-date Standing Rules can be found here, on the SBWGA webpage. Located under the menu Organization tab, is the sub category of General Information; under that tab is another sub category of Standing Rules. Here is where you will be able to find the changes made to our Standing Rules, approved and submitted by our Board.

SBWGA GROUP GOLF CLINICS
with Troy Jewkes
When: First Thursday of the Month
and: Second Thursday of the Month (if needed)
Time: 3 pm or 3:45 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Group Size: 8-10 participants
Fee: $10 each
(payable by HOA account, cash, credit card or check).

Save these dates

November 1st – Sand Traps - Full
November 8th - Sand Traps - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
December 6th – Putting - Full
December 13th - Putting - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
January 3rd – Full Swing - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
February 7th – Short Game- 3:00 & 3:45 pm

Troy will schedule more clinics if needed as you can see. Second Thursday of the Month has been added for November and December.

If clinics are full do add your name to the waiting list.

KACHINA SCHEDULE 2018-2019
The schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 Kachina tournaments have been set. The dates are on the Kachina page.

City Women's Golf Association
Rounds of golf $50 (no lunches or dinners, just golf and cart)
November 5, 2018 - Tucson National GC
December 10, 2018 - Oro Valley CC
January 14, 2019 - La Paloma CC
February 18, 2019 - El Conquistador CC
March 11, 2019 - SaddleBrooke Ranch
April 15, 2019 - The Views CC
Individual membership DUES ARE $45
After June 1st 2018 dues rise to $55

Membership applications and more information are available from the following link.
https://cwgatucson.info/

The membership has requested that a synopsis of the Board Meeting minutes be available. A new page has been established for the Board Minutes Synopsis. It is located under the Organization/ General Information tab on the menu bar.

To view a listing of the Tuesday Play Day game descriptions, format, and handicap percentage go to the league play tab under schedule for this resource.

INTERESTED IN OUR BUDGET?
View the 2018 Financials under the Treasurer's Report

POSTING CORRECTIONS
Remember YOU are responsible for posting ALL scores other than Tuesday Play Day and Home Tournaments.
There is now an easier way to communicate your posting adjustments. Look under the Handbook tab for "Posting Corrections"; click on it and it will take you right to the form. You must still adhere to the Standing Rules regarding the procedures for posting your scores.