Grassy Hill Men's Association Newsletter

Volume 9, Issue 1                                                                                              February 2010

 

Well – winter’s is finally winding down, we discovered that Tiger Wood’s is only human, and Brian Fitzgibbon’s our Pro for 10 years has moved to Norton CC in Massachusetts.  The Men’s Association has thanked Brian for his many years of support and camaraderie.  A big welcome to Glenn Dobieski, Grassy Hill’s new PGA Professional!  See his Bio below!  As always, the Grassy Hill Men’s Association is planning many great events for another fantastic golf year.  Opening Day is scheduled for April 25, 2010.   Don't miss out be sure to get your application and 2 checks in by March 31, 2010!  Great News-the Association Fee and the Preferred Tee Time fee is remaining the same for a total of $315, 2 checks please.

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APPLICATIONS and FEES (due by March 31, 2010) 2 Checks:

Men’s Association Dues:                   $160 (Check payable to GH Men's Association)

Preferred Tee Time                         $155 (Check payable to Grassy Hill Country Club)

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Grassy Hill Men's Association Meeting Schedule:  The Grassy Hill Men's Association meetings are held monthly and ALL members are welcome to attend.  Beginning in April the meetings will be held in the back room of Mulligans the 1st Wednesday of each month.  Meetings begin at 6:30 pm.  Please plan on attending and help the organization.

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Opening Day “Meet and Greet” 2010:          After the huge success last year The Grassy Hill Men's Association will again host an “Opening Day-Meet and Greet Evening” Friday, April, 23, from 6 pm – 8 pm at Grassy Hill Country Club. The purpose of this event is to meet new members, hear about any rule changes, discuss the 2010 tournament schedule, and socialize before the new golf year of competition begins.  All paid GHMA members are welcome.  Cash Bar with appetizers supplied by the Men’s Association.

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Glenn’s Corner –

The newly appointed PGA Professional Glenn Dobieski would like to welcome everyone to Grassy Hill Country Club!  A little bit of background about Glenn, he has held many positions and worked for over 20 years as a golf professional.  Most recently Glenn was the GM and Director of Golf at Oronoque CC in Stratford.  Before being promoted into that role he was the PGA Professional there.  Prior to that Glenn was the Club professional with Tom Rosati at Great River.  He also was the teaching pro at Rolling hills in Wilton and Ass’t pro and Teaching pro at the Patterson Club in Faifield.  Early in his career Glenn was the assistant Tour Director of the Emerald Coast Mini Tour in Florida where many of the PGA players got their start.  Glenn is married with 2 children in there 20’s.  Glenn will be available at the club’s Meet and Greet so make plans to attend.  Glenn has indicated he will be giving lessons in golf foundations through a courses he calls Ti  G a slow motion swing analysis similar to popular Thai Chi routines and the 1 vs. 2 plane swing analysis. 

Look for weekly announcements of lessons and special savings on golf equipment, clothing, etc.

This year we are looking to publish email addresses on the internet at the grassyhillgolf.com website.  The purpose of this list will be to allow players in the association to contact other members to arrange foursomes, common tee times, etc.  We will ONLY publish those email addresses that people who check YES – Published on the application.  We work very hard to keep your personal information confidential.

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PAY ATTENTION - PREFERRED  TEE  TIME  RULES: 

·         Brian would like to note the following for the coming year.  Be ready to play 15 minutes before you tee off time.  Players not ready will risk being bumped to the next available tee time.  Delays of even two minutes makes everyone’s round longer.  Do your part  - BE ON TIME.

·         If you make a tee time and are unable to meet that time,  Call the Pro Shop and Cancel the time!!  Failure to do so may cause you and the other three players to get the last available time the next time you request a time.

·         Preferred Tee Times are for members of the association ONLY!!  Each foursome must have at least 3 members from the association to be awarded a preferred time.  Do NOT abuse this privilege.

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Etiquette - Courtesy on the Course

Safety - Prior to playing a stroke or making a practice swing, the player should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like that may be moved by the stroke or swing.

Consideration for Other Players -The player who has the honor should be allowed to play before his opponent or fellow-competitor tees his ball.  No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. No player should play until the players in front are out of range.

Pace of Play -In the interest of all, players should play without delay.  If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball.  Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for five minutes before doing so. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range.

PLEASE . . . .NO CELL PHONES DURING PLAY

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Calendar of Events

February 26, 2010             Applications Mailed

March 31, 2010          REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR RETURNING MEMBERS

April 23, 2010            Pre-Opening Day Reception at Grassy Hill Country Club

April 25, 2010, Sunday   OPENING DAY

A B C D - 4 Man Scramble - Open to the first 144 members who sign up Grassy Hill Country Club - Sign up at Pro Shop

Weekly Tournaments Begin

Saturday/Sunday – May 1 & 2, 2010

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CSGA Supports the “First Tee” Program

Probably every golfer in the state knows the name of First Tee.  The First Tee is dedicated to providing young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life enhancing values such as honest, integrity, and sportsmanship.  These skills are taught at every level of the First Tee program and tat is why this is so important!  The skills curriculum is based on a set of nine core values:

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Handicap Chairman Information:

We are fortunate again to have Howard Boyd as the clubs Handicap Chairman – Howard will be looking to achieve the following objectives this year which he believes will make our men's associated both enjoyable and competitive:

 1) Howard’s first objective is become more familiar/certified in the USGA Handicap System.

2) Develop rules/duties/responsibilities for adhering to the USGA Handicap System

3) Comprise a formal committee that will oversee responsible for all aspects of the USGA Handicap System, including the computation of each member’s Handicap Index.

 Howard will keep everyone posted as he works thru above.  He looks forward to seeing everyone soon!

 

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CSGA Information:

The Grassy Hill Men's Association is a member of the CSGA.  Some information about the CSGA follows.  The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and is based at Golf House in Rocky Hill.  Get Your Handicap & Scoring Record
Via E-mail

If you have an e-mail address you can have your USGA® Handicap Index™ information e-mailed to you automatically every revision! In addition to your USGA Handicap Index, the eRevision contains other valuable information such as your handicap scoring record, Handicap Index History and Association News. The eRevision also contains a convenient printable copy of your handicap card that you can cut out and use to verify your Handicap Index.  If you would like to receive the eRevision, register your e-mail address at the time you submit scores through the club GHIN system.
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DON'T FORGET VISIT THE CLUB WEBSITE AT:        www.grassyhillgolf.com

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DON'T FORGET  -    APPLICATIONS and FEES (due by March 31, 2010) 2 Checks:

Men’s Association Dues:                   $160.00 (Check payable to GH Men's Association)

Preferred Tee Time                         $155.00 (Check payable to Grassy Hill Country Club)

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Calendar of Events

 

February 26, 2010 Applications Mailed

 

March 31, 2010   REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR RETURNING MEMBERS

 

April 23, 2010, Friday, Meet and Greet,

Mulligans, Grassy Hill CC, 6pm – 8 pm

 

April 25, 2010, Sunday   OPENING DAY

A B C D - 4 Man Scramble - Open to the first 144 members who sign up at Grassy Hill Country Club pro shop

May 1 & 2, 2010, Weekly Tournaments Begin

 

 

ASSOCIATION BOARD FOR 2010 SEASON

President                                  Ed O’Doy

Vice President                          Rich Cenami

Treasurer /Secretary               Daniel Brennan

Handicap/Rules Chairman         Howard Boyd

Tournaments Chairman                       Roger Reher

                                                Rich Cenami

CSGA Rep                                 Daniel Brennan