Gateway Junior PGA Golf Newsletter February 2011

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Volume 1 Issue 1 February 2011

Dear Parents & Juniors,

I am very excited to be sending out the first edition of the Gateway Junior PGA newsletter! The monthly newsletter will contain recaps on previous tournaments, rules artcles, photos from events, and much much more! We want our juniors to get connected withthe organization and have access to all new events as they occur.

As the new Junior Golf Director I want our program to continue to grow and touchthe lives of the youth in the area. Introducing kids to the sport and giving them the best posible arena to compete and learn will be my main goal. I am excited to get started and I hop

to meet many of you as the season gets underway. I would like to start off by telling you alittle more about what we have to offer for the upcoming season.

The 2011 Gateway Junior Program is already shaping up to have an exciting year. new phone application, a spring schedule, and a new facebook page are just a few of the reasons junior golfers in the area should be cleaning their clubs and looking forward to the

warmer months ahead. A Gateway Junior phone application has been in the works for a while now, and

thanks to Josh Riley and the Gateway Section Office the application has been launched oniphone and android platforms for your convenience. Juniors will have the ability to registefor upcoming events and keep up with current news for the program. This new softwareoffers the ability to register for events anywhere you have service with your phone. Parentand junior golfers will be able to easily pull up results from past events and check tee timesfor upcoming tournaments. It’s amazing to think that all this information will be just a fin-

gertip away! If you currently have a compatible phone make sure you try out the new appand let others know what you think.

A spring season has been launched to give opportunities during the weekends for junior golfers to compete and get geared up for the summer events. This will allow juniorsto get an early start on the 2011 season and play some great courses in the area. We will beoffering a total of 11 events for the Spring Series. Three of these events will be limited toNovice 9 and Mini 9 players, and to start the season off we will host an event at WingHavenCountry Club on March 27 for 18 Holers only. Make sure and visit the website at

www.gatewaypga.org/jrgolf to register for the spring events! A Gateway Junior PGA Facebook page has been launched for juniors in our pro-

gram. This will allow juniors to get access to news and stay connected. We will post pictureand videos from events and give juniors the chance to get involved with the organization.Members can use facebook as a way to communicate with other junior golfers and stay up tdate on the tournaments and events with the program. When you log on to facebook searchfor Gateway Junior PGA and click the “like” tab to follow all the program news as it happen

I feel very blessed to be a part of the Gateway PGA Section team and to be involved with the juniors and parents in this area. The Junior Newsletter will be our way of commu-nicating to members and it will give us the opportunity to stay connected with one another.I look forward to meeting everyone involved with our program this year. It will be excitingto watch our juniors grow as players and individuals as they compete and reach for theirgoals.

Sincerely,

Kelly Newland

Gateway PGA

17269 Wild Horse

Creek Rd.

Suite 110

Chesterfield,

MO 63005

Phone: 636-532-3355

Kelly Newland,

Junior Golf Director

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2-4 Summer Schedule

5 Rule Tip

6 Fitness Tip

7 Junior Stories

7 Word Search

Junior TourRegistration

BeginsFebrua ry 15th!



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The Summer Schedule has been included in this first edition of the Junior Newsletter! We have all Tour, 18 Hole, Tour, 9Hole, Novice 9, and Mini 9 Tournaments listed. On February 15th at 6:00 PM all Tournament registration will open as well amember registration for the 2011 Season. Please fill out the membership form and sign up for a Rules Seminar if requiredFor the 2011 Season, we are requiring all 9 Holers, Novice 9, and Mini 9 players as well as all New Members to the programto sign up for a Rules Seminar. 18 Holers and Tour players will take an online Rules Test and will not be required to attend Rules Seminar. We have many great and challenging courses for our juniors this year! Now is the time to get involved andexperience the Gateway Junior PGA Program.

U.S Kids, Callaway Junior World, Junior Optimist, and The Junior PGA Championship qualifier information will be postedon the website as soon as we have the details. Registration will open for these outside events at a later date..

Parents Please Click HERE and read through all the guidelines and policiesfor the 2011 Season. This information will also be posted on our website.

Thursday, June 16 Eagle Springs GC

St. Louis, MO

Tuesday, June 21 Quail Creek GC

St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 22 Innsbrook GC

Innsbrook, MO

Thursday, June 23 The Orchards GC

Belleville, IL

Thursday, June 30 Mid Rivers GC

St. Peters, MO

Friday, July 01 Riverside GC

Fenton, MO

Tuesday, July 05 Rolling Hills GC

Godfrey, IL

Wednesday, July 06 The Falls Golf Club

O'Fallon, MO

Thursday, July 07 Arlington Green GC

Granite City, IL

Friday, July 08 Oakbrook GC

Edwardsville, IL

Monday, July 11 Franklin Country CC

Washington, MO

Tuesday, July 12 Tapawingo GC

St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, July 13 Aberdeen GC

Crescent, MO

Wednesday, July 20 The Links of Dardenn

O'Fallon, MO

Thursday, July 21 Wolf Hollow GC

Labadie, MOFriday, July 22 Country Lakes GC

Warrenton, MO

Tuesday, July 26 Belk Park GC

Wood River, IL

Wednesday, July 27 The Landings at Spir

Chesterfield, MO

Thursday, July 28 Bear Creek GC

Wentzville, MO

Mon-Tues ChampionshipBelk Park GC

August 1-2 W ood River, IL

18 Holers


St. Louis, MO

Tuesday, June 21 Quail Creek GC

St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 22 Innsbrook GC

Innsbrook, MO

Thursday, June 23 The Orchards GCBelleville, IL

Thursday, June 30 Mid Rivers G.C

St. Peters, MO


Godfrey, IL

Wednesday, July 06 The Falls Golf Club

O'Fallon, MO

Thursday, July 07 Arlington Green GC

Granite City, IL


Edwardsville, IL

Monday, July 11 Franklin Country CC

Washington, MO

Tuesday, July 12 Tapawingo GC

St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, July 13 Aberdeen GC

Crescent, MO

Wednesday, July 20 The Links of Dardenne

O'Fallon, MO

Thursday, July 21 Wolf Hollow GC

Labadie, MOFriday, July 22 Country Lakes GC

Warrenton, MO

Tuesday, July 26 Belk Park GC

Wood River, IL

Wednesday, July 27 The Landings at Spirit

Chesterfield, MO

Thursday, July 28 Bear Creek GC

Wentzville, MO

Mon - Tues Championsh ipBelk Park GC

Aug 1-2 W ood River , IL

Tour



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Friday, June 03 Yorktown GC

Belleville, IL

Wednesday, June 08 Pheasant Run GC

O'Fallon, MO

Friday, June 10 Four Seasons

Chesterfield, MO

Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GCSt. Louis, MO

Tuesday, June 14 Forest Hills CC

Chesterfield, MO


St. Louis, MO

Friday, June 17 Ruth Park GC

St. Louis, MO

Monday, June 20 Berry Hill GC

Bridgeton, MO

Tuesday, June 21 Tower Tee GC

St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 22 St. Ann GC

Saint Ann, MO

Friday, June 24 Ruth Park G.C

St. Louis, MO

Monday, June 27 Ballwin GC

Ballwin, MO

Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CC

Perryville, MO

Friday, July 01 Riverside GC

Fenton, MO


Godfrey, IL


Edwardsville, IL

Monday, July 11 Paradise Valley GC

High Ridge, MO

Friday, July 15 Pheasant Run GC

O'Fallon, MO

Mon—Tues

July 18-19

Championship

Ballwin GCBallwin, MO

9 Hole

Wednesday, June 01 Riverside GC

Fenton, MO


Belleville, IL

Wednesday, June 08 Pheasant Run GC

Chesterfield, MO

Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GCSt. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 15 Eagle Springs GC Executive

St. Louis, MO


St. Louis, MO


St. Louis, MO


Saint Ann, MO


St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CC

Perryville, MO


Godfrey, IL


Edwardsville, IL

Wednesday, July 13 Family Golf

Kirkwood, MO

Thursday, July 14 Eagle Springs GC

St. Louis, MOFriday, July 15 Pheasant Run GC

O'Fallon, MO

Novice 9



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Saturday, May 14 Sunset Hills CC U.S. Kids

Thursday, June 02 Innsbrook GC Callaway Jr. World

Mon-Tues, June 6-7 Spencer T. Olin Junior PGA Championship

Thursday, June 09 Whitmoor GC Junior Optimist

Outside Events

Classic #1 Mon-Tues, June 13 - 14 The Legacy GC

Classic #2 Mon-Tues, June 27 - 28 Annbriar GC

Classic #3 Mon-Tues, July 18 –19 WingHaven CC

Classic #4 Monday, July 25th C.C. of St. Albans

The Classics

Wednesday, June 01 Riverside GC

Fenton, MO


Belleville, IL

Monday, June 13 Tower Tee GC

St. Louis, MO Wednesday, June 15 Eagle Springs G.C Executive

St. Louis, MO


St. Louis, MO


St. Louis, MO


Saint Ann, MO


St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, June 29 Perryville CCPerryville, MO


Godfrey, IL


Edwardsville, IL

Wednesday, July 13 Family Golf

Kirkwood, MO

Thursday, July 14 Eagle Springs GC

St. Louis, MO

Mini 9

Rules Seminar s

March 19th Mid Rivers 11:00AM-1:00PM

March 26th The Orchards 2:00PM-4:00PM

April 15th Yorktown 4:30PM-6:30PM

April 16th Paradise Valley 1:00PM-3:00PM

April 23rd Quail Creek 12:00PM– 2:00PM

May 28th Stone Wolf 12:00PM - 4:00PM

1:00PM-3:00PM

4:00PM-6:00PM

6:30PM-8:30PM

2:00PM– 4:00PM

2:00PM– 4:00PM

For the 2011 Season, we ar e requ iring all 9 Holers, Novice 9, andMini 9 players as w ell as all New Mem bers to the program to signup for a Rules Seminar. 18 Holers and Tour players will take an

online Ru les Test and w ill not be requ ired to attend aRules Seminar.



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Robert's Rules by R obert ShogrenFrom W oods & Irons Magazine

Since this is the first article, it is logical to address one of the key elements within Rule 1, which is entitled, "The Game." Rule1-4 deals with Equity and is entitled, Points Not Covered by Rules. The theory behind the Equity rule is that like situationsshould all be treated alike. However, there is always the judgment factor in proceeding in an equitable manner.

Basically, we all know the Rules of Golf cover hundreds of situations...yet, there are uncommon occurences happening

around the world on golf courses on a daily basis. Thus, decisions based on Equity must be made...and that means doing what is fair.

Most of us know there is free relief, in most cases, from immovable obstructions like cart paths and abnormal ground condi-tions--including casual water. However, what do you do when:

• You are playing golf in Arizona and your ball ends up next to a reptile,

• A hornet's nest interferes with your swing in the rough in Missouri,

• An eight-foot gator inches his way from a small lagoon and is heading for your ball in the middle of the fairway in Flor-ida,

• A nest in a bush may be roughed up when you believe your normal follow-thru will hit the home of some baby birds inMichigan, or

• You start with 14 clubs and you know you may not replace your driver unless it is damaged in the normal course of play during the round. However, a large palm tree branch falls on your driver in your bag and breaks the club in two while yoare enjoying a beautiful round on a wonderful 18 in Hawaii.

Needless to say, I could go on and on with numerous similar scenarios which do occur on a very frequent basis. All of theabove rulings will be based on Equity...and sound judgment applies. Dangerous situations will always bring free relief; little

birds should certainly be protected and a falling branch breaking your driver should allow you to replace with no penalty.

While you may play many rounds with no Equity-type situations arising, perhaps some day it will happen and you will knowif there is no rule which applies, do what is Fair and Equitable!!!

EDITOR’S NOTE: Retired from a 30-year career at Maritz, Robert Shogren has been a golf rules official for the last twenty-one years serving all levels of golf from High School to College and Amateur to Top-Notch Professional. With only a few men

and women in the Greater St. Louis area who are highly active rules officials, Shogren is busy and on-call eleven to twelvemonths a year. For two to three months each winter, Bob officiates for the PGA?of America. Presently serving the midwestregion and Florida, Bob has officiated tournaments for numerous organizations throughout the country. To quote Bob, “Ihave done them all,” including conducting Rules of Golf, on-course clinics at a variety of public courses and private clubs.Currently, he is the Assistant Tournament Director of the Gateway PGA–Concentrating in the Rules Area.



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Email: [email protected] Website: www.optimallifestylesinc.com

Phone: 314-984-0592

Prope r Diet Fuels Golf Perfor m ance

Fueling your body is the best way to jumpstart your golf game, but it takes time management and good planning to fuel welland responsibly. Sensible nutrition results in more energy, a stronger golf performance and better health overall.

Following are quick tips to help you make the most of meal times. (Don’t skip any meals—they each help you meet daily nu-tritional needs.):

• The best energy booster is breakfast because it improves the overall quality of your diet, prevents the need for sugarfixes and enhances performance.

• Throughout the day, make sure you get adequate carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates fuel muscles, while protein builds them.

• Eat whole grains. Examples of good whole grain choices are wheat, rice, oats and corn. You can find whole grains in breads, cereals and crackers or rolls.

• Eat a variety of fruits, such as oranges, apples, bananas, grapes and raisins.

• Vegetables that hit the target are broccoli, carrots, and celery. Add a variety of other vegetables and mix up the colo

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Go lean with protein, choosing lean meats and chicken, as well as fish, beans, peas and seeds.• Be sure to eat calcium rich foods like milk, yogurt and cheeses. Consume low fat dairy and calcium rich foods, as we

as a bit of healthy fat, on a daily basis.

• Take in enough fluids to prevent dehydration; drink before you get thirsty.

Obviously, you’ll want to limit sugars, salt and fried foods. For better energy, eat before you get hungry because once hungersets in, you’re more likely to get careless about what you choose to eat.

Also, add two to three healthy snacks to keep your energy up. It is not true that more is better—quality, not quantity, is whatimpacts performance. Eating a healthier diet will give you more energy, which means better performance on the golf course.In addition, weight management becomes easier. On the flip side, an inadequate diet results in fatigue.

For help with nutrition go the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website at www.MyPyramid.gov . You canalso contact Barb with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. at 314-984-0592 for help with fitness and conditioning.

___________________________________________________________________Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. provides personal training, golf fitness and yoga for golfers. The owner, Barb Michael is the FitnessEducation Sponsor for the Gateway PGA. The information provided by Optimal Lifestyles is for education purposes andshould not replace care or advice from your physician. Please consult with your physician before beginning an exercise pro-gram or suspect you are ill. The information for this article is from Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Sports Nutrition Guidebookand Nutrition Seminar.



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Gateway PGA Juniors and Their Stories

In 2009, Cassie Lidisky attended the Qatar Masters in Doha, Qatar. There she got to meet Adam Scott, who was very friendly and gave her his signed glove. She also got to meet Ernie Els after he signed her hat.

W ant to shar e your story?

Do you have an interesting story to share about a golf out-ing? Maybe you went on vacation and played at a spectacularcourse? Did you meet a Tour Player and get your phototaken? The Gateway PGA wants to hear about it! We are ask-ing Gateway PGA juniors to submit any interesting stories and/or photos that they would like to share in upcoming issues of the Gateway PGA Junior Newsletter. You can email your infor-mation to Melina Rinehart at [email protected] and share

your story in the Gateway PGA Junior Newsletter.

Junior Cam ps and Clinics

The Gateway PGA is now featuring area Camps andClinics on our website. The information has been broke

down into regions to help make your search easier.Please click HERE to view this information.

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