Inside this issue
FEATURES 18
Cover Story: MAKING ‘NEW’ MEMORIES | By Danny and Alice Scott AZ GOLF Insider discovers what’s old is new again at venerable San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler.
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MAN FOR ALL SEASONS: TOM LEHMAN | By John Davis Scottsdale resident and PGA Tour veteran discusses his family and faith while letting his golf career do the talking.
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TOP TEACHING PRO KEEPS GAME ‘FUN’ | By Bill Huffman The Arizona Biltmore’s longtime instructor Tina Tombs earns LPGA’s National Teacher of the Year Award.
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COLORFUL CANCUN | By Ed Gowan Get to know Iberostar and other great resorts in Cancun.
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A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | By Ed Gowan Winter season is peak season, and it’s almost here!
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MEMBERS ONLY | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff Local products, places and things you need to know about.
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SPIRITS OF THE GAME | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff Toast a memorable round with these seasonal pours for the holidays.
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ANNUAL 2014
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THE 19TH HOLE | By Carey Sweet Bernard’s at Ocotillo keeps secret to success simple: energized, fresh, local.
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| FAIRWAY LIVING By Gremlyn Bradley-Waddell New column on Arizona golf real estate looks at “Weekend Wonders.”
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MOVERS AND SHAKE-UPS | By Bill Huffman Hugh Smith Jr. takes on a new challenge with The First Tee.
OUT OF BOUNDS | By Gary Van Sickle The Sports Illustrated writer takes a look at what’s up for 2015.
ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION NEWS
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Arizona’s newest class of Hall of Famers is inducted.
News from the AWGA; JGAA announces POYs.
Teaching pros to help vets; Patriot All-America.
RULES AND HANDICAPPING | By Robin Farran
ARIZONA SCOREBOARD 12 8 | AZ GOLF Insider | ANNUAL 2014 ON THE COVER San Marcos Golf Resort
completes major renovation. Photo: D2 Productions
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our article “More than growth, the game needs to be played,
protected” was excellent and spot on. I agree with (Ed Gowan) 100 percent regarding the concerns relating to “disparity between the best and the rest.” The new equipment, including golf balls, favors the long hitter because of the smash factor, but also, as (Gowan) alluded, the forgiveness factor. There has not been enough media discussion that emphasizes the fact that the new equipment increases the cost of play, the average time of a golf round, but also because of the resulted added length of golf courses, makes a round of golf less enjoyable for the average player. Your article hits the nail on the head in that we need to protect the majority of golfers, which in the long run is better for the overall game. – Ralph Brekan, Tempe
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