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January 18, 2019

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
We are pleased to announce we have 2 new members, Marian Stratton-Hanke and Judy Briney.

TEE IT FORWARD
An article on the purpose for playing Tee It Forward.

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON RSVP IS NOW AVAILABLE
The RSVP for February 5, 2019 is now available. You may use the Quick Link tab on the right to access the page. The menu will consist of all-natural French chicken breast with Madeira wine and mushroom sauce, white and wild rice blend, green beans, rolls & butter. Dessert will be chocolate cake with white buttercream frosting. Beverage station. Vegetarian option is available. Deadline for reservations is Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3PM.

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

NEWS FROM THE FAIRWAYS BULLETIN 1-18-2019
Upcoming Changes to Course Markings
The USGA and the R&A have introduced the most comprehensive revision to the rules of golf since 1984. The SaddleBrooke One Golf Committee and Management have approved several more changes to the golf course markings based on the new rules of golf. These changes are being made to improve pace of play and ensure golfer safety. These changes will be made hole by hole and completed over the next two weeks.
Changes:
1. No Play Penalty Areas - Will be marked by a red stake with a green top. Balls that come to rest in these areas must not be played as they lie, and golfers must take relief, as if it is a red staked penalty area, with a one stroke penalty, under Rule 17.1d or 17.2. The penalty for playing a ball from any No Play Penalty Area is a two stroke General Penalty under Rule 14.7a.
Locations:

SaddleBrooke #9 - Behind the hole, the line between green and chipping green. The OB poles will be restored between the left side and the practice range and re-positioned
Tucson #6 - The concrete culvert along the left side
Tucson #9 - Behind the green, the line between the green and the practice green
Catalina #5 and #6 - The concrete culvert, including the second concrete bridge and and the wooden bridge

2. Additional Penalty Areas - Will be marked with a red stake like other Penalty Areas. Penalty areas will be added to improve pace of play and remove steep slopes from play.
Locations:

SaddleBrooke #6 - The left side of the hole from tee to green at the desert edge
SaddleBrooke #7 - OB poles will be removed and the Penalty Area will now extend along the entire left side of the hole and behind the green

Questions regarding these changes can be directed to Troy Jewkes or members of the SaddleBrooke One Golf Committee. Additional course marking changes may be made as the Committee gets more familiar with the new Rules and the USGA's new guidelines on course marking, including their effect on course rating.
New Rules Resources:
http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/major-changes.html
http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/golfs-new-rules-stroke-and-distance.html
FROM THE GOLF DIGEST NEW GOLF RULES & CHANGES TO THE LOCAL RULES AND 'NEW "WORDING" TO LEARN GOING FORWARD:
With the decision being passed by the USGA; there will be some changes to the rules of golf beginning Jan 1st 2019; the goal of these changes are to improve pace of play and make the game easier to understand and less confusing from the rules aspect.
The local rules here at SaddleBrooke and the way the golf courses will be marked will also go through some changes. The goal of the Golf committee and the pro shop will be to "educate" all of us on these changes.
The Golf Digest along with News from the Fairways; will slowly bring information a week at time to highlight some of these changes and "new" wording that will need to be learned as we move forward.
TODAY'S EXAMPLE OF A NEW RULE (1/1/19): There will be   no penalty for accidentally moving your ball on the putting green or when looking for it . A player is not responsible for causing a ball to move unless it is “virtually certain” that they did.
The flagstick no longer has to be attended or removed when putting  and there will be no penalty if a golfer hits an unattended flagstick in the hole.
Golfers will be allowed to repair spike marks  as well as other damage on the putting green. There is also no penalty for merely touching the line of a putt.
Golfers can now touch the ground with their club in a hazard  and can move loose impediments in a hazard without penalty.
TODAY'S EXAMPLE OF A NEW RULE: 'Regarding out of bounds or a lost ball. Instead of stroke and distance a new local rule allows the option of dropping a ball in the vicinity of where the original was lost or out of bounds, including the nearest fairway area, with a two-stroke penalty.
Basically if you blow your first drive into the woods you no longer HAVE to hit your third from the tee box. Instead you can play your FOURTH from the fairway.
TODAY'S EXAMPLE OF A NEW RULE:' In Regards to the FLAG STICK - Players will now be permitted to leave the flag stick in the hole while playing a shot from the green, and there is no penalty if the ball strikes the flag stick. This will help many things; and specifically it will help speed up play. In the past, players had to pull the flag stick from the hole or have somebody else (a caddie or another golfer) tend and pull the flag stick before the ball struck it.

SOME NEW WORDING TO LEARN:  the word "Lateral Hazard or Hazards are going away forever.. and will be replaced by, "Penalty areas" and "No play zones". In the upcoming weeks there will be 'EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS' that will be here at the Golf Club in association with the Arizona Golf Association to provide more education going forward.

SAVE THE DATE - 2019 QUAIL CLASSIC
The Quail Classic Invitational will be held on April 7, 8, 9, 2019. Mark your calendars and prepare yourself and your guest for this event. More information will be forthcoming as the Quail Classic chairs and committees meet. The invitations will be emailed sometime in mid-January.

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.
UPDATE AS OF DECEMBER 14, 2018:
Total points as of 14 December

GROSS NET OVERALL
Views 58.0 53.0 111.0
Highlands 43.5 48.5 92.0
Gallery 65.0 58.5 123.5
Tucson National 95.0 88.0 183.0

Oro Valley 79.0 69.0 148.0
El Conquistador 65.0 77.0 142.0
La Paloma 77.0 84.5 161.5
SADDLEBROOKE 94.0 83.0 177.0

MV/Preserve 79.0 81.0 160.0
SaddleBrooke Ranch 62.0 73.0 135.0
Skyline 92.5 94.5 187.0

So far, we've played against MV/Preserve, La Paloma and El Con. We're currently 2nd gross, 4th net and 3rd overall.

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.

Sweeps payout list is available on the website and the bulletin board.
2018 Eclectic Winners are on the Winners Circle/Tournament Winners.

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.

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 this date:

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

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 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.