From the Editor PEBBLE BEACH added an-
other illustrious segment to its world-class highlight reel this summer with the 2010 U.S. Open. While most golf- ers conjure thoughts of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods competing on the famed seaside course, the layout remains a resort course open to the public. The fall cover story shines a light on how amateur golfers can follow in the footsteps of the
game’s greatest while showcasing recent enhancements; look for Pebble discounts specific to NCGA members via e-mail in the upcoming months. With a Pebble Beach cover story, travel features
on LA JOLLA and MELBOURNE, a POINT/COUNTERPOINT on U.S. Presidents and a Q&A with CONDOLEEZZA RICE (pictured), this edition packs a punch. Writers Brian Murphy and Ron Kroichick lightheartedly argue whether commanders in chief should play golf while in office and former U.S. Secretary of State (and NCGA member) Rice was eager to discuss her love for golf and occasional short-game struggles. Equipped with unmatched prestige, more than 400
golf courses and two U.S. Open championships in three years, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA makes a strong case for being the center of the golf world. We decided to let Sports Illustrated writer Alan Shipnuck run wild with that notion. His assignment—to create a PGA Tour schedule existing solely in our backyard. Turn to page 42 for that dream scenario. Since 1901, the NCGA has served the golf com- munity of Northern Cali- fornia. Golfers who join the Association become part of a tradition that has stood the test of time and continues to evolve. Part of that develop- ment is an update of the NCGA logo. We started with an enhancement of the poppy
since it is the unifying symbol for the NCGA family. Because our legacy is already established it wasn’t
necessary to dramatically alter the logo. The image still anchors to tradition (1901) but in an innovative way that illustrates golf more than the prior look. We no longer spell out the Association’s full name because most members refer to us by four letters. The new identity pays tribute to our history while appealing to a variety of audiences. The NCGA has changed with the times while staying true to the tradition and etiquette that make this Association and game so unique; we hope this is reflected in our new look. Continue the tradition and save money by RENEWING
YOUR NCGA MEMBERSHIP this fall ensuring continuation of member benefits, including discounts at more than 90 golf courses and delivery of the January edition of NCGA Golf. Please contact your club to join for the 2011 season today. If you need help finding a club or have questions pertaining to renewal period, get in touch with the NCGA office via phone 831/625-4653 or e-mail
member@ncga.org.
Hilary Heieck
8 / NCGA.ORG / FALL 2010
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