Farb, who began his career at
Poppy Hills in August of 2007, was nominated by Poppy Hills Teaching Professional Ben Alexander. He en- tered the PGA program at the begin- ning of 2008, earning Class A status last September while volunteering for the NCGA as a tournament official. The 25-year-old will be honored at the annual PGA Awards Dinner in early December and at the Hanna-Wehrman Cup Matches later this month. “This is quite an honor,” Farb said.
“I am speechless and thrilled. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of some of the great professionals in our area. It has been a fabulous experi- ence to work at Poppy Hills and to get involved with the NCGA. In the Del Monte Forest alone I can think of at least a handful of assistants as deserving, if not more so than I, and this year I’m just the lucky one.”
Foundation Debuts Website Renovation The NCGA FOUNDATION WEBSITE,
ncgafoundation.org., debuted an up- dated look in August. Featuring a new logo and color scheme designed to highlight the Foundation’s sig- nature initiative, Youth on Course, the website streamlines the process
of searching for YOC facilities and certifying programs. The site can also be accessed via
youthoncourse.org. The Internet home of the chari-
table arm of the NCGA also serves as a portal for the Foundation’s online curriculum to certify kids for Youth on Course participation as well as a simple way to donate to the Foundation.
NCGA Member Medalist at U.S. Amateur Fairfield’s JEFF WILSON, 47, cap-
tured medalist honors at the 2010 U.S. Amateur at Chambers Bay in Washington in August. It was the fifth time he has claimed medalist honors at a USGA championship. Wilson fired a 10-under-par 62 in
Jeff Wilson
his first round at The Home Course following with a 3-over-par 74 at Chambers Bay to become the second- oldest medalist in the history of the U.S. Amateur. Previously he was the medalist at the 2000 U.S. Amateur and the 2000, 2001 and 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur. He was also the low amateur at the 2000 U.S. Open, one of four U.S. Opens the 2009 State Amateur final- ist and former PGA Tour player has participated in. “That is awesome,” Wilson told
USGA.org. “It’s not something I was concerned about but it was in the back of my mind.” Wilson lost his first-round match to Amory Davis of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, 3 and 1.
NCGA Staff Officiating National Championships Several Rules and Competitions
Department staff members had busy summers officiating at national USGA championships. Junior Tour Operations Manager
JOHN VANDER BORGHT traveled the country, beginning at Pebble Beach for the U.S. Open and then east for the U.S. Women’s Open at Oakmont (Pennsylvania) in July. Vander Borght also officiated at the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Atlantic GC in New York and the State Team Championship at Maya- cama near Santa Rosa in September.
Director of Education RYAN GREGG officiated the U.S. Open and the U.S. Junior at Egypt Valley CC in Michi- gan while Assistant Director of Rules and Competitions JIMMY BECKER was on hand at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links at Notre Dame Univer- sity’s course and the U.S. State Team. Finally, Director of Course Rating and Handicapping JIM COWAN assisted with the U.S. Amateur at Chambers Bay in Washington in August.
Fall Specials at Hills and Ridge NCGA member-owned courses
are offering special deals for the fall season. POPPY HILLS is currently run- ning a $75 rate that includes green fee, cart fee and one sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. Offer valid Mon- day through Friday, from now until December 31. At POPPY RIDGE $55 gets golf with
cart plus a $5 food voucher or bucket of range balls. The offer is good Monday-Friday through December 29 excluding holidays. You can also play unlimited golf in November or December for $200 per month. With the purchase of a month pass you can buy a monthly cart pass for $125. To redeem offers contact the
golf course pro shops. Poppy Hills, 831/622-8235. Poppy Ridge, 925/456-8202.
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