Parent-child tournament slated at TimberCreek Golf Club

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Parent-child tournament slated at TimberCreek Golf Club

The first TimberCreek parent-child tournament is scheduled Aug. 18, with a 2:30 p.m. shotgun start opening the two-person scramble.

Only juniors 17 and under are eligible, and each must play with an adult relative. The entry fee is $65 per team, which includes greens fees, cart fees, dinner, range balls and prizes.

TimberCreek pro Tommy Foxworth said the tournament will be limited to the first 65 teams to sign up and will be flighted. For more information, call Foxworth at the TimberCreek pro shop at (251) 621-9900.

STATE MATCH PLAY: The Alabama State Match Play tournament is scheduled Aug. 8-11 at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear. Today is the last day to enter.

ALABAMA OPEN: The three-day, 54-hole Alabama Open, a Dixie Section PGA tournament, begins Friday at Ol' Colony in Tuscaloosa. Among those competing are Azalea City Golf Course pro Lawrence Auer and Baldwin County amateur Jesse Redman.

JIMMY GREEN RESULTS: The Jimmy Green Junior Tour recently stopped at TimberCreek, Heron Lakes and Mill Creek in Citronelle.

At TimberCreek, the winners were Bryce Roush (11-12 boys), Jacob Aufritt (11-12 boys B), Cy Smith (10-under boys), Frederick Cameron (10-under boys B), Natalie Williamson (11-12 girls) and Tori Roush (10-under girls).

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After 85 years, Lakeview Golf Course in Burnham continues to provide traditional experience

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After 85 years, Lakeview Golf Course in Burnham continues to provide traditional experience

BURNHAM, Maine - With the development and growth in the construction of golf courses over the last century, golfers may be more prone to look for courses with a blend of style, length and challenge.

There used to be a time where the luxury of such courses were few and far between and players were forced to play more traditional courses that stretch across acres of plains or flatlands.

Those courses may seem outdated, but some, like Lakeview Golf Course, continue to provide excitement within its traditional format.

Established in 1927 by Wilber and Pappy Reynolds, Lakeview’s nine-hole course was built on the flatlands along the banks of Unity Pond and gives locals and vacationers to Waldo County a course tailored for both new and experienced golfers.

“This course is built for newer to average golfers, but there are plenty of challenges for the higher level golfers to overcome,” said Susie Furrow, a member of the Reynolds family who took over the family’s course in 2010 with her sisters, Tammy George and Laurie Turner.

Along with their husbands, the Reynolds sisters have continued the growth of the course by making plenty of renovations.

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By Joe Duball, Special to the BDN

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Trump's challenge to the world's greatest golf courses

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Trump's challenge to the world's greatest golf courses

(CNN) - Hailed as the "world's greatest golf course" by its owner before it had even opened, Trump International Links has a lot to live up to.

The statement would have been ridiculed by the golfing community had it not been made by a man who has pumped $150 million into his dream to date, with plans to spend over $1 billion by the time the controversial Scottish project is completed.

It has already bulldozed past environmentalists' concerns, but Donald Trump is reluctant to continue development due to a planned offshore wind farm.

The fact that some of the key names in European golf attended this month's opening - surrounded by bagpipers and the miles of towering sand dunes along its Aberdeenshire coast site - is testament to the power of his brand.

The American billionaire owns a dozen luxury golf resorts - including Florida's faded Doral and its renowned "Blue Monster" course which he plans to renovate - but can his UK venture be considered a contender for top spot so early on?

Blowing in the wind? Trump threatens to ditch $1B Scottish golf resort

Of course, criteria for judging the "greatest" vary from golfer to golfer, with emphasis ranging from degree of challenge to spectacular views or history.

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By David Wilkinson, CNN

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Citizen Nine: Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course

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Citizen Nine: Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course

If there’s one area golf course that demands accuracy off the tees, it has to be Bartley Cavanaugh. Located in the small Sacramento River community of Freeport, Bartley Cavanaugh is a links course designed by Perry Dye, the son of famed golf course designer Pete Dye.

Just like his father’s layouts around the country, the younger Dye has lined each fairway with mounds and made the hitting areas of most fairways a little higher than the rough.

Plus, he’s installed railroad ties to define the water hazards and has placed some pock-hole bunkers next to a few greens to give the golfer the feel of playing an old Scottish course.

Perry designed a few holes at Bartley Cavanaugh almost exactly like his father’s signature holes found at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. The 17th hole, a par-3 of just 85 yards in length, is almost a spitting image of Sawgrass’ famed island green hole.

And just like Sawgrass’ finishing hole, No. 18 at Bartley Cavanaugh is a narrow par-4 with water along the entire left side, high mounds along the right side and has a green fronted by a railroad tie wall.

In its early days, Bartley Cavanaugh had the look of a Scottish links, but 17 years later, the trees have grown and now that has made it a more difficult course to play.

Located alongside I-5 north of Elk Grove, Bartley Cavanaugh is squeezed into a 90-acre tract which makes the total length of the course just under 5,800 yards from the blue tees.

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By John Hull - Citizen Sports Writer

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Chandler Chamber golf tournament set for Sept. 21

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Chandler Chamber golf tournament set for Sept. 21

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 11th annual fundraiser golf tournament Sept. 21 at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Drive in Chandler.

The golf competition, goodie bags, raffles, silent auction, team photos and awards dinner are included in the individual fee of $150 or foursome fee of $600. Corporate sponsorship foursomes also are available.

Donations are needed for the raffle and auction. Items such as gift cards, hats, T-shirts, sporting goods, game or theater tickets, gift certificates, electronic items, toys, pet supplies, clothing, jewelry and gift baskets will be accepted. All donors will be recognized. Proceeds return to the community through business-development programs.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. A $10 lunch will be available for golfers at the course. Register with Karen Hall and RSVP for lunch at 480-963-4571.

Information: www.chandlerchamber.com.

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Vendors, entertainers and sponsors are sought for the fourth annual Indian Art Market at A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler the weekend of Oct. 12-14.

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Played the Tips at Bethpage Black

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Played the Tips at Bethpage Black

So I played the back part of ever back tee box (blue tees weren’t out so we decided to play the tips), course probably played around 7700yds. On the card its right around 7500 but they added in new tee boxes behind a few of the posts. I shot 83 and it came up as a 3 handicap on the ghin system which I found hard to believe.

I think I had more 6's on my card then I have ever had, I think 5 of them, lol. It was a pretty ugly round for me especially with some major swing problems occurring due to my swing being too long. Slope rating is a 152 and 78.1 rating.

I have played the black course tons of times considering I grew up in the area but I never played the tips. Played with an assistant pro from one of the courses out east on long island and he shot 76.

Great round had by all, even the caddy said he hadn’t seen anyone play 3 of the tee boxes we played on some of the holes all season.

FYI, the course was in immaculate shape and all the grandstands were up for the Barclays tournament occurring there in August, course closes august 6th for the full prep.

The NY state open was just the 17th thru the 19th so everything was in tip top shape. The rough was also ridiculously thick, 6+ inch status, besides the fescue I was in several times also.

My feet and legs were soar by the end of the round. Great experience besides almost getting hit by a club thrown by one of the other two singles that joined up. Just wanted to share with the community.

This is the first season back after a 5 year layoff, besides the 2 outings I would play in a year, looking to play some amateur tournaments next season, so this was my year from prep and practice. Overall great day.

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Play Bethpage Black Course Free

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Play Bethpage Black Course Free

Few golfers get the chance to play a PGA Course for free. But now the USGA is giving players with any level golf handicap this rare opportunity using their computers. You can play Bethpage Black, the site of the 2009 U.S.

Open Championship, for free until June 21 by going to the United Stages Golf Association's Web site (usgaopen.com) and clicking on the Virtual U.S. Open link. All you need is your browser.

Playing the Virtual Open is a great golf lesson. You get a chance to play Bethpage Black under championship conditions. Plus, you get a chance to win a spot in the U.S Virtual Championship round on June 22.

The winner of the championship will be a guest of the USGA at the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The Virtual Open is free to enter, and you can play as often as you like. Below are some golf tips on how to play the course's toughest holes.

Hole: Number 4 (517 yards)
This hole isn't an especially long par-5, but it's tricky. The drive isn't bad, but on your second shot, you have to deal with a huge diagonal bunker running from left to right and up the fairway.

Plus, the hole's overall design creates a blind shot to the green. Going for it in two takes nerve, because you have deep bunkers short and left. Over the green is a a five-foot drop to a chipping area. Go beyond that and you're in no man's land. So be careful!

Hole: Number 5 (478 yards)
This hole is a challenge-no doubt about it. The hole isn't that long for a par-4, but for weekend players with high golf handicaps, it's a good lesson in playing to an elevated green.

You can see the flag from the fairway, but not the green, elevated some 20 to 30 feet and surrounded by bunkers. The elevated green makes the approach shot a tough one. Also, you need a good drive. Pull it left and your angle to the green is blocked by a cross bunker and trees.

Hole: Number 10 (508 yards)
One of the prettiest holes on the course, this par-4 veers away from the normal holes design into a links style hole. You face dunes on the left and trees on the right, which outline the hole. The rough is deep, so if you end up there, you're in real trouble.

Forget about a miracle shot. Just hack it out with a wedge and try to set up your next shot. Your drive is the key to this hole. Keep it out of the high grass and you'll be okay.

Hole: Number 12 (504 yards)
Another challenging par-4, this hole will eat you up, if you're not careful. The tee shot's a killer. There's a bunker on the left that players with low golf handicaps and professionals often try to carry.

Again, be careful here. The bunker's deep, so you may want to lay up. Fortunately, groundskeepers have removed the rough between the bunker and the fairway that was there before. Now, it's all fairway to the green. Play it safe to the right of the green and you have about 230 yards to the green.

Hole: Number 15th (459 yards)
They call this hole, "Heart Attack Hill"-and with good reason. What makes the hole so difficult is the long second shot to the green. It's all carry, then you're walking up 60 feet to the green.

Stay away from the front bunker. It's about 8 to 10 feet in elevation to carry the front lip. The bunker is a great place to hold a golf instruction session on how to get out of high-lipped bunkers.

There's a few golf tips to help address Bethpage Black if you play in the Virtual U.S. Open. Check it out when you have a chance. Play it as often as you like and have fun with it. It provides a great mental golf lesson regardless of your golf handicap or how you do. And you never know, you might just end up at the 2010 U.S. Open as a guest of the USGA.

Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling book How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros. He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man that has helped thousands of golfers from all seven continents lower their handicap immediately. Free weekly newsletter available with the latest golf tips, lessons and instructions.

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