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). 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) LOCAL CONGRATS go to senior class Grove H.S. golfers Jared Perryman and Jessica Walker, both receiving college scholarships through their golfing efforts. MORE CONGRATS: Ketchum High School senior golfer Trae Fairchild made Oklahoma Coaches Association All- State in golf. And if that's not enough, he also received the Kyle Lewis Scholarship (in memory of the golfer who died in a car wreck on his way home from playing in an all state golf match in 2010). Pretty great honor for a great young man. I reported earlier that Trae had accepted a golf scholarship to University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. 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.. Shangri-La Men's Golf Association (SLMGA) Schedule: Rest of schedule: 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 OFFER - OK GOLFERS: New grips only $6 each - minimum of 10. By Local club-maker Dave Rycroft. His phone is (918-791-5689). GOLF TIP OF THE WEEK I did several short game lessons this past week. When around the perimeter of the green, one thing that kept coming up was "DE-CELERATION". That is when a player takes the club head back so far that they have to try to slow it down as it comes to the ball. The GREATEST short game tip that I can offer is to use very little wrist action and let the shoulders make the shot. We refer to this as a pendulum; and the size of the pendulum will directly affect the length. Also practice the same shot but with different clubs (lofts). Don't get locked in to just hitting one club. As usual, if this does not help, call me and we'll get it worked out. Steve ---------------------------------------------------------- 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 From my buddy Jim Darby The Pope met with his Cardinals to discuss a proposal from Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of Israel. "Your Holiness", said one of his Cardinals, Mr. Netanyahu wants to challenge you to a game of golf to show the friendship and ecumenical spirit shared by the Jewish and Catholic faiths." The Pope thought this was a good idea, but he had never held a golf club in his hand. "Don't we have a Cardinal to represent me?" he asked. "None that plays very well," a Cardinal replied. "But," he added, "there is a man named Jack Nicklaus, an American golfer who is a devout Catholic. We can offer to make him a Cardinal, and then ask him to play Mr. Netanyahu as your personal representative. In addition to showing our spirit of cooperation, we'll also win the match." Everyone agreed it was a good idea, and the call was made. Of course, Nicklaus was honored to be made a Cardinal, and agreed to play. The day after the match, Cardinal Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform the Pope of the result. "I have some good news and some bad news, your Holiness," said the golfer. "Tell me the good news first, Cardinal Nicklaus," said the Pope. "Well, your Holiness, I don't like to brag, but even though I've played some pretty terrific rounds of golf in my life, this was the best I have ever played, by far. I must have been inspired from above. My drives were long and true, my irons were accurate and purposeful, and my putting was perfect. With all due respect, my play was truly miraculous. "And what's the bad news?" the Pope asked. Nicklaus sighed. "I lost to Rabbi Tiger Woods by three strokes." 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). 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) 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. Picture below is Ketchum High School senior golfer Trae Fairchild.