Category — Message From The Pro

Ed Currin, PGA Professional

The 2010 golf season has finally begun at The Water’s Edge.  The Ladies Golf Association kicked off their season with a Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament followed by their annual opening meeting and dinner on April 1.  The team of Jane Sydnor, Judy Breznay, Brenda Sosnoski, and Jo Feroe won the tournament with a score of 69.  Closest to the pin on the par threes were won by Marilyn Hanover #2, Katy Sulzman #7, Judy Breznay #11, and Sue Borg #15.

 The men kicked off their season April 10 & 11 with the Water’s Edge Masters Tournament.  The weather was beautiful and after two days of great golf everyone gathered for a cookout and to watch the conclusion of the Masters.

 RESULTS

 Ladies’ Opening Day – April 1

 1st Jane Sydnor-Judy Breznay
-Brenda Sosnoski-Jo Feroe

 2nd Ann Kite-Joyce Luffman
-Sherri Daniels-Evelyn Vaden

The Water’s Edge Masters April 10 & 11

 1st  Mike Dellis-Larry Carter-Jeff Inselmann-Tony Terry

       Pros:  Phil Mickleson-Sean O’Hair

 2nd John Smith-Bill West-Steve Mosh-Pete Roberts

       Pros:  Adam Scott-Hunter Mahan

 3rd  Jack Carroll-Terry Howell-Jerry Potter-Coleman Yeatts

       Pros:  Y.E. Yang-Ernie Els

 UPCOMING EVENTS

- May 1 Titleist Fitting Day

- May 6 Ladies Invitational

- May 14 Yellow Ball Scramble

12:00 Shotgun

- May 15 Callaway Demo Day

- May 18-19 Ladies Clinic

- May 21 Men’s Guest Day

1:00 Shotgun

- May 23 Rally for a Cure
1:00 Shotgun

- May 29 Two-Man
Match Play Begins

- June 4 19-Man Qualifying Begins

- June 7 American Cancer Society’s
Swing for a Cure

- June 10-11 Ladies Member-Guest

- June 17-19 Men’s Member-Guest

MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST—JUNE 17-19

Entries should be arriving in the mail soon.  Field is limited to 54 teams and will fill up quickly.

Format:  Match Play

Thursday: Practice Round

Friday: 27 Holes (3 Matches)

Saturday: 18 Holes (2 Matches) and The Shoot-Out

REMINDER

There is no better way to start the new season than a new set of clubs or new grips and a tune up lesson with Ed or Derek.  Please remember we have space in bag storage and locker rental for your convenience.

By: Ed Currin, PGA Professional

April is a great time of year at The Water’s Edge.  The grass is green, the flowers are starting to bloom, and golf is in full swing.

The Water’s Edge Masters Tournament is a wonderful way to kick the season off.  Friday, April 9th we will have a Stag Night.  Four man teams will be randomly drawn ABCD players as well as two pros making the cut for your weekend partners.

Tournaments

Masters Tournament April 9-11

Format:  2 Best Balls Net of Four Man team plus Pros Scores from the Masters

Stag Night – Friday, April 9th – Hors D’oeuvres @ 6:30 pm. We will draw for teams (Four man teams & two pros).

Saturday, April 10th – Continental Breakfast @ 8:30 am and golf @ 9:30 am.

Sunday, April 11th – Golf at 10:00 am – Cookout after golf; come cheer on your Pros and enjoy the camaraderie.

Men’s Senior Interclub Tuesday, April 20: 12:30 Shotgun @ The Water’s Edge

Format:  12-Man team 55 and older.

Entry Fee:  $40 includes cart.

This is a five match series with Waterfront, Water’s Edge, Roanoke CC, Hunting Hills, and Hidden Valley:

Waterfront: May 26 9:30
Hunting Hills: June 10 9:30
Roanoke CC: July 22 9:30
Hidden Valley: August 26 9:30

Men’s Friday Fourball- April 23

Every Friday at 12:00 p.m. we will get everyone together and draw for partners with tee off immediately after.

Format:  Will vary

Mixed Foursome April 25

Format:  1:00 Shotgun Modified Captains Choice Computer Pick

The Water’s Edge and The Waterfront Men’s Challenge Cup May 1-2

Format:  Ryder Cup style match play event, players will be paired by handicap with 24 players from each club.

Entry Fee:  $25 plus cart

Saturday, May 1 at The Water’s Edge 1:00 shotgun

Sunday, May 2 at The Waterfront 1:00 shotgun

Upcoming Events

April 1 Ladies’ Opening Day

April 9-11 Masters Tournament

April 20 Men’s Senior Interclub

April 23 Men’s Friday Four Ball

April 25 Mixed Foursome

May 1-2 TWE & TWF Interclub

May 6 Ladies’ Invitational

May 7 Twilight Golf/Wine & Nine

May 15 Yellow Ball Scramble/Callaway Demo Day

May 18-19 Ladies’ Clinic

May 21 Men’s Guest Day

May 23 Rally for a Cure

May 29 2-Man Match Play Begins

Reminder

This year in all men’s competitions you will be able to play the white or blue tees with the appropriate stroke adjustment. Please remember if you have not joined the hole-in-one club please do so before the season kicks off.  We offer a Men’s $10 and a $50 club.  We also have locker and club storage rental available, contact the Pro Shop if you are interested.  It’s time tune up your season with a lesson from Ed or Derek.  If your grips look worn, bring them by the Pro Shop to have them replaced.

By: Ed Currin, PGA Professional

It seems impossible, but I know spring is on the way.  The snow and inclement weather has everyone eager for green grass, sunshine, and lots of golf.  The Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Committees have been hard at work lining up a calendar that promises something for everyone.  We have enclosed a copy of the upcoming tournament schedule to help you plan your season.  A more detailed description of all of the events will follow soon.  We have scheduled a ladies’ clinic and a junior clinic to help you start the season off right.  We plan to offer several more clinics throughout the season.  Please note key dates: Ladies’ Member-Guest is June 10-11 and the Men’s Member-Guest is June 17-19.

Men’s Hole-in-One Club

We have a $10 and $50 hole-in-one club.  Members playing with at least two other golf association members in an 18 hole round scoring a hole-in-one at The Water’s Edge, will win the pot.  When a hole-in-one is scored, members will automatically be re-billed to replenish the pot.

Reminder

There is no better way to start the new season than a new set of clubs or new grips and a tune up lesson with Ed or Derek.  Please remember we have space in bag storage and locker rental for your convenience.

2010 Water’s Edge Tournament Schedule

April 1                             Ladies’ Opening Day

April 9-11                       Masters Tournament

April 20                          Men’s Senior Interclub

April 23                          Men’s Friday Four Ball

April 25                          Mixed Foursome

May 1-2                          TWE & TWF Interclub

May 6                              Ladies’ Invitational

May 7                              Twilight Golf/Wine & Nine

May 15                             Yellow Ball Scramble/ Callaway Demo Day

May 18-19                      Ladies’ Clinic

May 21                            Men’s Guest Day

May 23                            Rally for a Cure

May 29                         2-Man Match Play Begins

June 4                         19-Man Qualifying Begins

June 7                          American Cancer Society

June 10-11                  Ladies’ Member-Guest

June 13                         Mixed Foursome

June 17-19                  Men’s Member-Guest

June 25                         Twilight Golf

June 29-30                 Junior Clinic

July 6                            Ladies’ Guest Day

July 11                          Mixed Foursome

July 16                          Twilight Golf

July 22                          Ladies’ Jr./Sr. & 
                                         Mid-Year Membership Meeting

July 23-25                   Men’s Member-Member

August 5                       Mermaid Tournament @ Westlake

August 13                     Men’s Friday Four Ball

August 15                     Mixed Foursome

August 21-22              Club Championship

August 27                    Twilight Golf

September 10             Men’s Guest Day

September 12             Mixed Club Championship

September 17             Cool Branch Fire and Rescue Tournament

September 20             SML Building Supply Tournament

September 22             Men’s Senior Club Championship

September 23             Ladies’ Senior Club Championship

September 25 19      Man Tournament Finale

October 1                      Ladies’ Guest Day

October 9-10              Mixed Member-Guest

October 15                   Men’s Final Shoot-Out and Annual Meeting

October 19                   9-Holer Closing

October 21                   Ladies’ Finale

 NOTE: Tournament dates subject to change.

By: Ed Currin, PGA Pro

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and now you are ready for a fantastic 2010.  The golf season will be here before you know it.  The new men’s and ladies’ golf committees have been hard at work lining up a schedule that promises to offer lots of competition and excitement for everyone.  You will receive a copy of the schedule as soon as it is available and we plan to have the golf booklets in the golf shop around the first of March.  We plan to utilize email a lot more for communication this year.  Please email me at twepro@pga.com with your email address if you are not receiving them.  Your January statement will include billing for this years handicap fee, men’s and ladies’ golf association fees, bag storage, and locker rental.  The appropriate fees are listed below.  We will bill everyone for the service you utilized last year.  If you wish to add one of these services or drop one please contact the pro shop by email or telephone.  We will be happy to make any adjustments necessary.

Our handicap system is now active 12 months a year, so you may post scores any time.

Congratulations to Bill Bannan and Phil Nielsen for their recent hole-in-ones.  Both golfers aced number 7.

There is no better way to start the new season than a new set of clubs or new grips and a tune up lesson with Ed or Derek.  Please let us know if you have an interest in a Spring golf trip to Myrtle Beach.  We hope to see you on the course soon.

Rate: Handicap Fee: $30
MGA: $30
Bag Storage: $75
Locker: $35
WELGA: $25

By: Ed Currin, PGA Professional

Please remember to keep the Pro Shop in mind for your Christmas shopping.  All of our clubs, bags, shirts, sweaters, jackets, and golf balls are marked at cost plus 10%.  We also will conduct our annual Christmas sale this month, come out early to receive these great deals.  We will be offering free gift wrapping for items purchased in the Pro Shop.

The VSGA Handicapping system is now being used year round.  You will be able to post your scores for the winter months.

Congrats to Sherri Daniels for her Hole-in-One on Hole #11!

Men’s Day will still be conducted every Wednesday at 12:00.

RESULTS—Our season long two-man match play concluded with the team of Philip Lucado and Jeff George defeating the team of Ron Willard and Garland Smart.  The match was a hard fought victory going back and forth throughout the entire 18 holes.  On the 18th hole Jeff George made a miraculous 40 foot putt to bring down the odds on favorites to win.

REMINDER—With the winter months upon us, don’t forget to come by the Pro Shop on those sunny days, to get your game tuned up for the 2010 season.  Ed and Derek will be glad to get your game going in the right direction.  The winter months are also a good time to check your grips and if they seemed a little worn drop them by the Pro Shop to get them replaced, we offer a wide variety of different grips.

Keep your eyes open for Winter Activities and Clinics to be conducted by the Pro Shop.