AZGOLFINSIDER Inside this issue


FALL 2016


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Sam Triplett was the medalist at the Arizona Amateur.


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FEATURES 20 Cover Story


IN LEHMAN’S TERMS | By Joe Passov Verde River Golf and Social Club glistens after major makeover.


24 THE BACK NINE WITH BILLY MAYFAIR | By John Davis Legendary local player looks back on storied career in Arizona golf.


26 ARIZONA STATE TABS THURMOND | By John Davis Sun Devils stay within Pac-12 by picking Washington’s long-time coach.


40 MAUI MAKES FOR RAINBOW OF OPTIONS | By Bill Huffman From Kapalua to Wailea and beyond, it’s hard to beat Maui golf.


16 SPIRITS OF THE GAME | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff


Raise a glass to fall with these golf-inspired white and red wines.


40 DEPARTMENTS


12 A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | By Ed Gowan It’s time to gear up for the golf season, which is just around the corner.


14 MEMBERS ONLY | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff Local products, places and things you need to know about.


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18 THE 19TH HOLE | By Carey Sweet


34 MOVERS & SHAKEUPS | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff


Grand Canyon University Golf Course beats par with the Lope House. .


Tiffany Nelson is named executive director of the Charles Schwab Cup.


43 GOLF GEAR | By John Davis Get a grip on the yips with this new gizmo.


44 OUT OF BOUNDS | By Tom Mackin


Some new options in golf course design.


ON THE COVER Champions Tour player/


architect Tom Lehman puts his artistic touch on the new Verde River Golf & Social Club.


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ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION NEWS


28 ARIZONA AMATEUR RECAP 29 SOUTHWESTERN AMATEUR RECAP 30 THUNDERBIRDS ANNOUNCEMENT 32 JGAA, AWGA AND OTHER NEWS


33 RULES AND HANDICAPPING | By Lorraine Thies


36 ARIZONA SCOREBOARD 30


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