We have completed the measuring of the golf course from the 150 and 100 yardage markers. There were a few discrepancies; such as Hole #7’s 150 yardage marker is actually 154, Hole #11’s 100 yardage marker is actually 104, Hole #13’s 118 yardage marker is actually 123, and Hole #17, the blue tee’s yardage is 138 from the middle of the tee. We have asked maintenance to move the yardage markers accordingly. We have also measured all the greens and have lost some green surface on numerous holes.

Our next project is to measure all the hole yardages and place a marker at each tee box to reflect the exact yardage location. After all of this has been completed, we will have the Florida State Golf Association re-rate our course.

Message from Andy Jorgensen
Golf Course Superintendent

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the members of Southern Woods. I have seen and spoken to a few of you and I am quickly trying to learn many new names. I came to Southern Woods from Newnan Country Club, a private, 18-hole country club located south of Atlanta where I was the Assistant Superintendent. Southern Woods and Newnan Country Club have a lot in common, most noticeably the high expectations from the membership for course conditioning and green speed. I am confident I can meet and exceed those expectations as well as improve the aesthetics of the golf course.

Now to the golf course. We have experienced some significant growth out of all the Bermudagrass the past few weeks. This is based on the increased amount of fertilizers we have been using to aid in the transition from the over-seed back to the Bermudagrass base. We have also begun to verticut the putting surfaces on a regular basis to promote new growth of the TifDwarf. Along with this process, we have also been lightly topdressing to help with ball speed and smoothness of roll. This is a minor disruption that benefits the putting surfaces throughout the year.

As you are reading this, we are currently in the process of aerifying all of the Bermudagrass on the golf course. Aerification is a very vital process that promotes new growth of the turfgrass plant by alleviating compaction and allowing air, water and nutrients down in to the soil. The greens will get a heavy topdressing and verticutting to promote new growth and smooth the putting surface. Since this is a very time consuming project, we will be closed the first three Mondays in May.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by my office or you can reach me at 382-5366, or at:

Email:  southernwoods@igminc.net
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Ladies Golf Association
By Rose Marie Coe

Game Results, Information and Calendar

March 7 - Mystery Nine - 9 holes selected by the Committee. Gross score was totaled and ½ handicap was subtracted. 61 participants.

Championship Fl: (12 players) Jean Short 34, Pat Larsen and Carroll Tyner 36, Barbara Bodeep, Anne Broadbent and Karin Cochran 37.

First Fl: (12 players) Rose Marie Coe 31, Pat Layman 34, Terry Blose, Ramona Klee, B. J. Smith and Mary Beth Stassi 35.

Second Fl: (11 players) Sue Jenkins 33, Lou Averman, Shirley Dalton & Louise Schmid 34.

Third Fl: (15 players) Ina Ryder & Frieda Shimko 35, Margaret Attridge, Sandy Galasso, Bobbie Just, Terry Long and Tina Rose 36.

Fifth Fl: (10 players) Carol Nelson 12, Janet Brandt, Mim Brockett and Del Russo 13.

March 14 - Best 3 of 4 Balls; 71 participants; also Rally for a Cure Event

1st (184) Shirley Hull, Mary Beth Stassi, Dottie Radcliffe and Ginny Fleissner; 2nd (19) Mary Ellen McCoy, Ruth Severson, Ann Fasnacht & Dot Lafferty; 3rd ties (195) Claudia Pozezinski, Joanne Johnson, Sally Cure & Ina Ryder and Barbara Bodeep, Pat Layman, Kathy Donohue and Irene Klasic.

5th Fl: 1st (110) Carol Nelson, Del Russo, Gini Slusher & Marty Sperry; 2nd (113) Marge Allegrini, Eileen Cahill, Jerry Paasch & Dot Reed.

Rally for a Cure statistics and results: 76 members participated in the Rally. B. J. Smith was the winner of the closest to the pin contest on #17. Her prize was a pair of golf shoes. Seventeen members' tee ball stayed on the green and were awarded a pink-ribboned golf ball each. Through the many Rallies held for research for a cure of breast cancer over 2.2 million dollars were raised for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation in 2001. Many thanks to the coordinators, Jean Keen and Ramona Klee, who in turn thanked the members for making it a successful event.

At the business meeting elected to office were: Jackie Antonacci, president; Mary Beth Stassi, vice president; Pat Larsen, secretary and Linda Foster, treasurer. Congratulations! The membership will be looking forward to your leadership.

March 21 - Low Putts; 32 participants (not a full field because the last round of the Ryder Cup was played today, also.

Championship Fl: (2 players) Jean Short 26.

1st Fl: (4 players) Terry Blose 29, Ginger Bateman & Rose Marie Coe 34.

2nd Fl: (7 players) Fran Foster 33, Lou Averman & Linda Schrock 34.

3rd Fl: (7 players) Kathy Bodenstein 32, Barbara Gilbert & Irene Klasic 34.

5th Fl: (12 players) Dot Reed 15, Sharon Becraft, Virginia Clay & Doris Goudreau 16.

March 28 - Founders Day - Better 2 Balls of 4 - Special Events; 74 players

1st Ties (110 - 34 under!) Karin Cochran, Val Mahoney, Mary Olson & Terry Long; Roberta Corso, Pat Casey, Sandy Galasso & Tina Rose; Carroll Tyner, Joanne Johnson, Karen Venard & Kathy Bodenstein; 4th (112) Abby Statz, Mary Beth Stassi, Sally Cure & Irene Klasic; 5th (113) Mary Ellen MCCoy, Jackie Antonacci, Barbara Gilbert & Mary Dunker.

5th Fl: (64) Mim Brockett, Dot Reed, Jenny Sanders & Edy Shaffer.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CLOSEST-TO-THE-PIN CONTESTS LONGEST DRIVES

CH FL - Mary Ellen McCoy #13 9' Karin Cochran #10

1ST FL - Pat Layman #4 5'8 1/2" Linda Traynor #14

2ND FL - Louise Schmid #8 7' 1" Karen Venard #15

3RD FL - Dot Lafferty #17 3' 9 ¾" Marge Truty #9

5TH FL - Pat Schuessler #17 4' Edy Shaffer #11

MOST ACCURATE DRIVES

#2 - Sally Cure, 2nd Fl #18 - Dot Reed, 5th Fl

NATURAL BIRDIES

Hole #1 Pat Layman, #4 Pat Layman, Sandy Galasso, Barbara Gilbert, Abby Statz, Carroll Tyner, #5 Phyllis Reisert, Jean Short, #7 Mary Ellen McCoy, #8 Jackie Antonacci, Mary Dunker, Terry Long, #12 Catherine Leggett, Linda Traynor, #13 Barbara Bodeep, Pat Casey, Mary Dunker, Catherine Holden, #17 Dot Lafferty, Ruth Severson, Linda Traynor and Tina Rose.

CHIPS-INS

Hole #1 Kathy Bodenstein, Bobbie Just, Pat Layman, #2 Ramona Klee, # 7 Louise Marcus, #10 Janet Walsh, #13 Pat Casey, #15 Nancy Theodore, #17 Linda Foster and #18 Fran Foster.

SANDIES

#8 Barbara Gilbert, Arlene Stohrer, #17 Mary Ellen McCoy, #18 Renate Uher.

BIRDIED #12

Catherine Leggett and Linda Traynor

NATURAL PARS - 5TH Flight

#13 Mim Brockett, Jenny Sanders, #17 Ruth Askins, Dot Reed and Pat Schuessler.

Many thanks to the members who played on our 7th birthday. Your play was awesome! Several records were broken: 22 birdies were made, 10 chip-ins, 4 sandies and 5 natural pars by the 5th flight. The game winners were 34, 32 and 31 under! Congratulations to Mary Beth Stassi for breaking 90 for the first time on league day with an 88 and to Tina Rose for making a birdie for the first time on league day.

In keeping with the copper theme of the seventh year a gum ball golf machine was filled with pennies for the members to guess the number of. The winner was to keep the pennies. The guesses ranged from 147 to 5,000. The actual number (after a count was made by the machine at Winn Dixie) was 1,510. Tied were Janice McCullough and Claudia Pozezinski with guesses of 1,500 each. They split the pennies and they didn't even have to count and wrap them! The favor given to each member was a divot repair tool with the LGA birthdate printed on it and a marker with a 1995 penny attached to it. (There are some extras for the members who were unable to attend the event.) Many, many thanks to Ina Ryder and her husband Joe for finding, polishing and attaching the pennies to the markers and for counting the pennies for the guessing contest.

Thanks to the following members for helping with the Founders Day events in some way: Anne Broadbent and June Klingensmith; Bobbie Just, Louise Marcus and Jackie Antonacci; Lou Averman and Linda Schrock; Claudia Pozezinski and Mary Beth Stassi; Jenny Sanders and Edy Shaffer; Bobbie Just and Barbra Kitchen, Evan Coe and Harold Layman; Christine, Donna and Sonia, waitresses; Betty and Greg, cooks; and Rick and Herb. Thanks also to the 15 or so members who contributed delicious items for the pre-game refreshments and to the Club for providing the coffee.

Thanks to Elaine Harwood and Jenny Sanders for assisting the Tournament Committee and Marge Allegrini and Del Russo for scoring for 5th Flight.

Members are reminded to pay your dues for next season as soon as possible. Plan on bringing your checkbook with you on Closing Day if you haven’t paid by then. Dues must be paid by July 15th in order to have your name in the Handbook. On each Thursday through Closing Day you will be given an opportunity to make changes to phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. for next season’s Handbook. See or call Rose Marie Coe, Handbook Committee, if you have any changes or additions.

You will also have an opportunity to sign up to help with the Summer League on Closing Day. Committee Chairpersons are reminded to turn in your reports and notebooks to president, Pat Casey by Closing Day, May 9th.

Check the bulletin board for sign-up sheets for the Ramblers and High Country.

Please take note of the six beautiful magnolia trees provided by the SWLGA which are planted just beyond the cart path behind hole #13 in memory of Linda Foster’s husband, Dennis. The magnolia was his favorite tree. And no matter that #13 was not his favorite golf hole, he would be extremely pleased with these trees!

CALENDAR

May 2 Member/Member - Pinehurst

Choose your partner/choose your foursome

May 9 Team Game

Closing Day

End of Season Awards and Luncheon

Installation of Officers

May 16 Beginning of Summer League

With tee times beginning at 8:00 a. m.

$2.00 will be billed to each player’s account

for prize money each time you play

Let Us Remember All Mothers on May 12th!

Message from Stan Cooke

Vice President/Director of Golf

I am hopeful that the information provided to you in the General Membership Meeting gave everyone a better understanding of the current status of Southern Woods Golf Club. Meetings like these are advantageous as everyone obtains a clear picture of the future of our Club through a foundation of facts and figures. Please let me know if I can improve upon such meetings in the future.

With the beginning of summer upon us, the golf course maintenance staff must take measures to control invader pests that enjoy "dining" upon the Bermuda grass plants prevalent on the golf course. Therefore, the Southern Woods golf course will be completely closed May 3rd and 4th to apply Curfew, an extremely strong chemical that controls mole cricket and nematode activity. Although "chemicals applied" signs will be posted throughout the golf course, I want to remind everyone (including pets) to stay off the golf course during this timeframe.

During the course closure, arrangements have been made for Southern Woods members (with golf privileges) to play Sugarmill Woods Country Club and/or World Woods Golf Club (some restrictions apply). Simply inquire with the Southern Woods Golf Professional Staff if you are interested in scheduling a tee time at one of these golf facilities.

As a reminder, a round of golf at Southern Woods is to begin on hole #1 (or #10 with permission from the golf staff) unless prior approval has been obtained from the Club. Also, all golfers must register in the golf shop prior to play. The golf shop closes at 5:00 p.m.; therefore, please register with the golf professional staff prior to teeing off as noted under Article 18 of the Southern Woods Rules Handbook. Everyone can enjoy our wonderful golf course by following these simple policies.

Did you know that you may rent a golf car at Southern Woods Golf Club as late as 5:00 p.m. and return it following play? I’ve encountered several members in years past that didn’t realize that the golf car could be kept out later than 5:00 p.m. So remember, "the last golf car out is 5:00 p.m.," but golf can be played until dusk.

Men’s Golf Association

Congratulations to Ted Brockett for his hole in one on 17 during our President’s Cup Tournament! Witnesses to this spectacular feat included Ray Allegrini, Bill Sperry, and Joe Miller.

New MGA Members

The MGA extends a warm welcome to our following new members: Sam Loethem, Bob Chadderton, Bob Ingerick, Mike Dalton, and John J. Baron.

Golf Definitions found in the Golfing Dictionary

Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.

The term "mulligan" is really a contraction of the phrase "maul-it-again."

A "gimme" can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers - neither of whom can putt very well.

Here are the results of the MGA for the month of March:

Mar. 6 - Best 2 of 4 on 4s & 5s; best 3 on 3

1st Place with a -23; Art Gruenwald, Scott Litzenburg, Carl Petri, David Cochran.

2nd Place with a -22; Bob Menard, Bill Robben, Pete Marvel, Jack Sandlas.

3rd Place with a -19; Dave Goddard, Bob Foster, Ferd Neurohr, Bill Gilbert.

4th Place with a -18; Tony Schmid, Ron Broadbent, Ed Averman, Evan Coe.

Mar. 10 - Association Challenge

The MGA vs. the LGA challenge was held on Sunday, March 10. Both sides fought furiously but predictably, the Ladies out-did the men by a 201 to 141 score. Looks like we’ll have to go back and develop a different strategy for next year’s Challenge match.

Mar. 13 - Best 2 of 4

1st Place with a -26; Ron Severson, Scott Litzenburg, Sterling Dobbs, Tony Schmid.

2nd Place with a -25; Joe Silvestri, Glen Davis, Steve Marcus, Bill Schuessler.

3rd Place with a -22; Paul Vasterling, John Romeo, Pat Walsh, Charles Klasic.

4th Place with a -21; George Germek, Joe Miller, Bob Foster, David Cochran.

Mar. 20 - President’s Cup Tournament

Hole in one on #17 - Ted Brockett

Overall Low Gross - Larre Barrett - 73.

Overall Low Net - Ted Brockett - 58.

2nd Overall Low Gross

2nd Overall Low Net - Arnold Goudreau - 64.

First Low Net Flight 1 - Ben Meeks 69; 2nd Low Net Flight 1 - Bill Robben 70.

First Low Net Flight 2 - Bob Radcliffe 69; 2nd Low Net Flight 2 - Bill Gilbert 71. First Low Net Flight 3 - Joe Antonacci 65; 2nd Low Net Flight 3 - Mike Theodore 68.

First Low Net Gold Flight - Bill Sperry 65; 2nd Low Net Gold Flight - Ed Averman 68.

Mar. 27 - Best 2 on 4’s & 5’s and 3 on 3’s

1st Place with a -22; Steve Marcus, Rich Galasso, Bob Radcliffe, Duane Smith. 2nd Place with a -21; Tony Schmid, Ted Brockett, Ed Averman, Jack Stassi. 3rd Place with a -20; Roger Leaper, Jim Statz, Ray Pozezinski, Ron Broadbent. 4th Place with a -17; Bill Schuessler, Ron Severson, Art Gruenwald, Joe Antonacci .

Upcoming Events

Summertime is fast approaching. As we develop new events for our summer activities, they will be published here. The only event of note is:

May 15 - Two-Man Scramble with Restrictions. More info will be made available in the men’s locker room.

MGA Coordinators for the Upcoming Months

Your coordinators for the next several months are:

May Mike Goudreau 382-0172

June Bob Menard 382-3966

July Don Stohrer 382-1259

Message from Rick Kelso

Head Golf Professional

May is here and with it comes the Hot and Muggy days and hopefully afternoon thunderstorms. Our summer travelers start heading to their summer destination. We hope that this summer brings you lots of fun and happiness, be safe and we’ll see you in the fall.

May also brings us into transition period for the golf course. This is where the winter grasses we over seed with in October start to die out and the base Bermuda grasses start to grow again. We also see a lot of activity from our pesky neighbors the mole crickets and nematodes. So, to help make this year’s transition go as smoothly as it can we have scheduled a few dates in May the entire membership needs to be aware of. May 3rd and May 4th we will be applying a CURFEW APPLICATION. With this application we must close the entire course for these days. So, we have made arrangements for the Members to call World Woods or Sugarmill Woods for tee-time two (2) days in advance for tee-times for these two days only. The rate is $17.50 for 18 holes and $8.75 inclusive for 9 holes for Dual Full Golf and Full Golf members and $20.00 inclusive for 18 hole and $10.00 inclusive for 9 holes for Tenant/Non Resident, Social Golf, Annual, Corporate members on the Pine Barrens and or Rolling Oaks. If you would want to play the Short Course the fee would be $10.00 for 18 holes and $5.00 for 9 holes. Cash or credit card must pay all fees. Handicap flags are not available on the Championship Courses. For these two days at Sugarmill Woods you would pay the same as you would at Southern Woods. If you’re not a Dual Member then you must pay by credit card. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the pro shop. We will also be AERIFYING the golf course on May 6th, and then the following two Mondays we will be doing other areas on the course that we don’t get finished on the 6th. Your cooperation during this time will be greatly appreciated.

The 2002 Ladies Ryder Cup was held on February 2nd, 9th, and 23rd, but the final round was postponed due to rain until March 21st. Herbies Hellions came into the final with a 1-point lead, but Kelso’s Angels staged a dramatic comeback and pulled out a victory on the final day with a 24 to 16 margin. Kelso’s Angels were composed of Mary Ellen McCoy, Gwen Becker, Maggie Morton, Gail Wilson, Roberta Corso, B.J. Smith, Abby Statz, Marcia Bader, Pat Layman, Sally Cure, Phyllis Reisert, Joan Danzey, Val Mahoney, Linda Medland, Fran Merlino, Sandy Galasso, Louise Marcus, Arlene Stohrer, Carol Tyner, Ramona Klee, Joanne Johnson, Nancy Theodore, and Anne Broadbent. Way to go Ladies, great playing!

SHOTS OF THE MONTH

Jim Cahill had a hole in one on 1/19/02 using an 8 iron on the 17th hole from 131 yards, to help lead the Kelso Killers on to a 24 to 12 victory during the Men’s 2002 Challenge Cup.

Bill Gilbert had his first career hole in one on #8, 3/29/02. Bill told me that he used a 5 iron, but the others told me it was the longest shaft they have ever seen in a five iron. He also told me it was a calm beautiful day and tees were at the 169 yard marker. The others told me they were sworn to not talk about it any more. Great shot, Mr. Gilbert!

Scott Litzenburg on #17 playing with his favorite son-in-law hit a smooth 9 iron into the hole for a hole in one from 131 yards. The only thing I want to know is, was he your favorite son-in-law before your great shot?

Dr. Ted Brockett had a hole in one on March 10th, during the Association Challenge. His great shot came on # 17 from the 104 yards while using a 9 iron. The only bad thing to say is that this shot didn’t help the Men out, because the Ladies beat the guys in the Association Challenge for the second straight year.

DRESS CODE POLICY

We have received a couple comments concerning the Dress Code. We have had a lot of new members and a lot of new faces in both the Golf Shop and Food & Beverage over the past few months. Here is the Official Dress Code Policy at Southern Woods.

GOLF COURSE POLICY: (includes the Driving Range)

MEN:

1. Shorts are to be no higher than mid-thigh.

2. Must have collar shirt and be tucked in at all times.

3. NO DENIM!!!

4. Any shoes that could damage the golf course are not allowed.

LADIES:

1. Shorts are to be no higher than 6'' above the knee.

2. Fashion T’s and blouses with no collar must have sleeves, and sleeveless shirts must have a collar.

3. NO DENIM!!!

4. Any shoes that could damage the golf course are not allowed.

CLUBHOUSE AREA: (Dining Room)

Southern Woods Golf Club prohibits blue jeans, cut-offs, denim shorts, tank tops, swimwear and t-shirts without collars at all times. Designer denim pants, shirts, and ladies designer dresses, shirts, and pant outfits are acceptable in the clubhouse area only!! We also ask the gentlemen to remove their hats before entering the dining room.

The Clubhouse Manager reserves the right to deny service to anyone wearing attire that is not in the best interest of the club.

It is not our intent to embarrass anyone regarding the dress policy. Please understand that the club will deny service to anyone entering the clubhouse that is not in compliance with the above policies.

HELP COLUMN

1. Attention Summer travelers if you need your last 20 scores for your club up North, just let Herb or myself know and we will print it out for you in about a minute or two.

3. We are missing several large and small range bags. If you have accidently placed some range bags in your trunk we kindly ask that you return them to the club. This will help us tremendously in making sure we have ample range balls bagged and available when members arrive to practice. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.