SPECIAL NOTICE: OUR Saturday Morning "10 at 10" begins Starts May 11th - This is our 5th year of offering this very successful and economical "quick-fix" program at Patricia Island. Note: We have changed the venue a little by allowing and encouraging men to attend. This is one hour of hitting range balls on the driving range; while our instructors walk up and down the driving range line, giving "on the spot" instruction. Every Saturday morning $10 fee at 10:00. No reservations or sign-ups required. Just show up, if you are having a problem or are just starting to play. Price is $10 per week LOCAL - CONGRATS go to senior class Grove H.S. golfers Jared Perryman and Jessica Walker, both receiving college scholarships through their golfing efforts. - SAVE the DATE: Mary Moore Golf and Charity Event at Shangri-La August 17th; benefitting the Special Olympics and the Home of Hope. Noon Lunch and then Tee off at 1:30. Contact Jack Moore for sign up and sponsorships at [email protected]. - LADIES GOLF- PLEASE JOIN IN THE FUN AT PATRICIA ISLAND. Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm for 9 or 18 holes and 5:15 pm for 9 Holes Each individual player may choose to play their own ball or Beginners might want to shamble or scramble- your choice!!! No pressure Please call or text Ileta Bray 918.801.5912 for more details (Non- PIGC Members will need to pay for play) Patricia Island Lady Member Ambassadors (PILMA) "Golf at all Levels with Community in Mind" - Patricia Island Men's League is starting (Tuesday evenings) Contact Mike Kelly at Kelly Golf in Grove at 918-787-7640. There also is a a senior group that plays every Monday morning; public is invited. Contact Bill at Dyer at 918-314-6135. - Nine and Dine "Couples" golfing group on Monday evenings at Patricia Island. Contact Dan Kitowski at 918-786-3338. Open to the public. - Shangri-La Men's Golf Association (SLMGA) Schedule: Rest of schedule: May 18 - RYDER CUP; June 8 - TWO MAN SCRAMBLE; July13 - FOURBALL; August 10 - 9 POINT GAME; Sept 14- 1-2-3-4; October 19 - Match Play (replaces Member-Member); October 26 - Tournament of Champions and finally the "Otis Winters ECLECTIC Tournament" - which is an accumulation of an individual's best score on each hole throughout the season. (5 tournaments apply). To join contact the pro shop. MGA Membership is only $65 a year. SPECIAL NOTE: Don't buy a new club or set without shopping me first. I have these displayed over at my teaching room at Patricia Island Golf Club, 4980 Clubhouse Road, Grove, 74344. I also have some used sets and miscellaneous other clubs. It is getting closer and closer to GOLF season; if you are considering new or newer clubs, please contact me. I have some sets in stock right now at a HUGE discount. I also can special order from Adams, Alpha, Bridgestone Titleist or Wilson. All you do is go shopping on-line, get a model number and then let me know a price to beat. I can provide you with websites to look at too, just contact me. Men's sets are also available at SPECIAL PRICING; Contact me for details at 918-257-4967. SPECIAL OFFER - OK GOLFERS: It is time to re-grip your clubs. New grips really can help your contact! Local club-maker Dave Rycroft is offering a grip special for $59.99 for 10 clubs. His phone is (918-791-5689). GOLF TIP OF THE WEEK Whenever your ball is TEED up, try this for more "natural" club head speed: Imagine that you are hitting a ball that is 3 inches in front of the actual ball that you are hitting. It'll surprise you. Most golfers swing "at the ball" instead of "through the ball to target". As usual, if this doesn't help you can contact me and we'll get 'er fixed. ---------------------------------------------------------- AREA COURSES AND CONTACT INFO: (clip and save) Patricia Island Golf Club - Grove (918-786-3338) They still have their awesome overnight package for 2 starting at only $226! Might be the best "stay and play package" that I've ever seen. (www.patriciaisland.com). Home of the GRAND LAKE GOLF ACADEMY featuring golf clubs, bags, etc at big discounts. Shangri-La Golf Club - Monkey Island (918-257-4204) Anyone who has ever played there is planning to come back as often as they can. If you haven't played this unbelievable course, you have a couple of specials: Shangri-La is offering two May specials: (1) Twilight Golf Sunday and Monday - half price golf after 2:00 p.m and (2) .Half-Price for Veterans and Seniors (55 & over) all day Tuesdays through May. Also, Mike Williams reports that The new Heritage Nine will open for play on Thursday, May 16. More info go to (www.shangrilaok.com) Peoria Ridge Golf Club - Miami, OK (918-542-7676 A tract that will challenge every aspect of your game. Great Fun! Grand Cherokee Golf Club - Langley (918-435-8727). My favorite 9 hole course in the state. Carved out of woodlands below the dam at Grand. Eagle Creek Golf Course - Joplin, MO - (417-623-5050) - Recently redesigned and as challenging and fun as you can find. (Formerly known as Loma Linda) The Coves Golf Club - Bird Island (918-782-3220) - located near Ketchum; 18 holes of everything you can imagine from a golf course. Great group of members and players. Club-Maker (and repair): Dave Rycroft at 918-791-5689. Golf Shops: Kelly Golf-Grove at 918-787-7640 or Steve Pace-Grove at 918-257-4967. GOLF JOKE of the WEEK Thanks to Bill Dyer over at Patricia Island (Once again, not golf but funny) The deaf Italian Bookkeeper A Mafia Godfather finds out that his bookkeeper, Guido, has cheated him out of $10,000,000.00. His bookkeeper is deaf. That was the reason he got the job in the first place. It was assumed that Guido would hear nothing and would therefore never have to testify in court. When the Godfather goes to confront Guido about the missing $10 million, he takes along David Jones, his lawyer, who knows sign language. The Godfather tells the lawyer, "Ask him where the money is." Lawyer Jones, using sign language, asks Guido, Where's the money? Guido signs back, "I don't know what you are talking about." Lawyer Jones tells the Godfather, "He says he doesn't know what you are talking about." The Godfather pulls out a pistol, puts it to Guido's head and says, "Ask him again or I'll kill him!" The lawyer signs to Guido, "He'll kill you if you don't tell him." Guido trembles and signs back, "OK! You win! The money is in a brown briefcase, buried behind the shed at my cousin Bruno's house." The Godfather asks David the lawyer, "What did he say?" Lawyer Jones replies, "He says you don't have the nerve to pull the trigger." Don't you just love lawyers?..................................(Sorry Jonesy...I had to do it.) Teaching SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED GRAND LAKE GOLF ACADEMY GOLF TEACHING SCHEDULE - 2013 SPRING/SUMMER Steve Pace @ 918- 257 - 4967 or [email protected] - SATURDAY MORNINGS (ADULT) "10 at 10" - Open to the Public EVERY SATURDAY - This is our 5th year of offering this very successful and economical "quick-fix" program at Patricia Island. Note: We are changing the venue a little by allowing and encouraging men to attend. This is one hour of hitting range balls on the driving range; while our instructors walk up and down the driving range line, giving "on the spot" instruction. Every Saturday morning $10 fee at 10:00. No reservations, sign-ups or equipment is required. Just show up, if you are having a problem or are just starting. Price is $10 per week - JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS This is our 13th year of successful Junior Golf Camps in the Grand Lake area. This year we are adding some of the outstanding new "SNAG" teaching apparatus (www.snaggolf.com. We emphasize that FUN is the #1 goal, followed by basic golf swing fundamentals; rules and etiquette. If your youngster doesn't learn something about golf and doesn't enjoy our camp, we'll give you your money back! (for ages 8 to 15) 9am to 11:30; does NOT include lunch. NOTE: Class sizes are limited to 15 students, (Boys & Girls). North: Patricia Island Golf Club (Grove)- Camp #1 - June 10, 11, 12 (Monday to Wednesday) Patricia Island Golf Club (Grove) - Camp #2 - July 22, 23, 24 (Monday to Wednesday) South: Grand Cherokee Golf Course (Langley) -#3 - June 24, 25, 26 (Monday to Wednesday) NOTE: Thursdays of these weeks will be used as a makeup day if necessary Price is: $125 KEEP IT IN THE MIDDLE! Steve