Fox Hollow Men's Club News

Fox Hollow Men’s Club News
                                     March 2013

Welcome to 2013!
With the golf season just around the corner I want to introduce you to our
newsletter. The goal is a monthly electronic publication that includes
information on:
- Recent and upcoming events
- Golf tips
- Rules Q/A
- Board news
Your suggestions are not only welcome but needed. I have no background in
writing and even less in publishing. Feel free to email me any ideas/corrections at
jimodegard@yahoo.com

2012 saw nearly 190 members participate in the three leagues. In fact, 24
members participated in two leagues. There were over 75 opportunities to play in
one of the men’s league events last year. Weather permitting we hope to host as
many or more.

If you know of anyone interested in golfing on a regular basis consider inviting
them out. Many prospective members have the time for one of our leagues but
feel they either lack the necessary skill or need to be part of a two or four man
team on a weekly basis. Look for a new event in May. The 2-Man Best Ball will be
played on the Gold course (Black to Gold) and is an “Open” event. Feel free to
partner up with a non-member. Everyone will need a current handicap card to
participate in the net payouts.

The long term success of the club will ultimately rest in growing the membership.

Look for a new event in May. This 2-Man Best Ball will be played on the Gold
course (Black to Gold) and is an “Open” event. Feel free to partner up with a non-
member. Everyone will need a current handicap card to participate in the net
payouts.

New Membership Form for 2013
The 2013 membership application form is on the Fox Hollow website (under
Men’s Club). Be sure to send your form and payment to the club’s mailing address
or drop off at the upcoming Open House.
http://www.foxhollowgolf.net/wp-content/uploads/MembershipApplication.pdf

2013 League/Team Chairman
Wednesday 18         Jack Pryd/Jim Odegard
Wednesday 9          Marc Carlson/Bob Faust
Saturday 18          Mark Peterson/Tim Hoag
24 Man team          Joe Sicora
16 Man team          Marc Carlson
8 Man Senior         Daryl Caldwell

Men’s Club By-Laws Change
The Board is recommending some changes to the By-Laws in a few areas this year.
The reasons for the changes are to update the language, reduce the size of the
board to six, allow for longer service on the board, and allow for new technologies
in communication and record keeping (i.e. emails/GHIN).

The recommended changes can be found at the Men’s Club website.
http://www.foxhollowgolf.net/mens-ladies-club/mens-club-news

If you have any comments on these changes please attend the General Meeting
on March 23rd at 10:00am at Fox Hollow. These changes must be approved by a
vote of the membership present at this meeting. If you want to have a chance to
approve or reject these changes, you must attend the meeting in person.

From The Lesson Tee- Eric Larson, PGA
Now that you've forgotten your New Year's Resolutions, it's time to start planning
your New Golf Year's Resolutions. What is going to be different this season that
will make you a better golfer? If you've tried new drivers or new putters or brush
tees in the past, maybe it's time to look a little closer to home. The most common
problems I see on the lesson tee (poor posture, inconsistent and insufficient body
turn, elbows bending, over-the-top swing paths, and poor balance) all come from
similar sources:

Poor flexibility and an unstable core

So save yourself the cost of a new set of clubs and spend a few minutes each day
this late winter and early spring strengthening your core muscles and increasing
your flexibility. How? Google and YouTube of course!

A few simple searches reveal hundreds of golf-specific core and flexibility
exercises. Here are a couple from reputable sources, even though one is for
abdominal crunches and the other tells you not to do abdominal crunches:

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-instruction/2009-09/photos_abs_workout#slide=5

http://www.golfersmd.com/GolferMD_Articles/id/27.aspx

For even more, go to YouTube and search for: golf fitness core OR golf fitness
flexibility. Dozens of core and stretching exercises are at your fingertips, with
demonstrations and tips from experts and athletes.

And one last resource I'm reading right now is a book called: "Fix Your Body, Fix
Your Swing." It has golf exercises to strengthen specific weaknesses in flexibility
and muscles. The author worked with Vijay at the height of his powers, but he
doesn't talk much about the deer antler spray.

What can you expect from improved flexibility and a stronger core?
1. A longer swing arc resulting in the potential for more distance.
2. Increased power and swing speed from your stronger core.
3. More consistent results, especially at the end of your round when muscles get
fatigued.

I suppose I should add the standard disclaimer that you should consult your
doctor before attempting any of these exercises. So if you hurt yourself, don't
blame me. And if you have any golf fitness questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Bring on the Spring!
Eric

Rules Q/A
All Fox Hollow Men’s Club events are played under the rules of golf defined by the
United States Golf Association. The following defines how to handle some of the
most common rules situations we will encounter:

COLORED STAKES & LINES:

A regular water hazard
Defined by yellow stakes or lines
Any body of water that sits between you and the hole
Includes the water AND the turf on the edges

A lateral water hazard
Defined by red stakes or lines
Any body of water that sits to one side of the hole.
Includes the water AND the turf on the edges

The boundaries of both hazards extend upward and downward and any lines or
stakes outlining the hazard are part of the hazard. If your ball is resting on the line
defining the hazard....you're in the hazard. DON'T GROUND YOUR CLUB, If you
do, you will be assessed a one (1) stroke penalty for each occurrence.

You have three choices for regular water hazards (yellow stakes):
1) If the ball is playable, play it with no penalty, but do not ground your club
before doing so.
2) If it's not playable, find the spot where your ball last crossed the hazard margin.
Keep that spot between you and the hole. You can drop your ball anywhere on
that imaginary line, as far back as you like. You must drop behind the water even

if your ball landed on the other side and rolled back into the water. You are
assessed one (1) penalty stroke.
3) The final option is to go back to the spot where you played the shot into the
hazard and hit another ball. A one (1) stroke penalty is assessed + distance. So if
it was your tee shot, you would now be hitting 3 from the tee.

If the hazard is a lateral hazard (red stakes), you have the same option as the
regular hazard above, plus two more.
1) Find the spot where the ball crossed the hazard margin. Drop your ball within
two club lengths, no nearer the hole. One (1) penalty stroke is assessed.
2) Find a spot on the opposite side of the hazard that is the same distance from
the hole as the spot where your ball crossed the hazard margin. Drop a ball
within two club lengths of that spot, no nearer the hole. A one (1) stroke penalty
is assessed.

Rules covering water hazards can be found in the USGA Rules of Golf, Rule 26.

Reminder of some of the Course/Club Rules
The following local rules override USGA rules.
- Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions. See USGA rule 24-1.
- A ball hit into the water on hole #3 (front nine) may be played from the
designated drop area on the island. The drop area will be a white circle. There
are NO OTHER drop areas on any hole on any of the 3 nines. Drop areas you see
anywhere else are for other leagues.
- If there is some question as to whether a ball hit into or near a water hazard is
playable or not, the player may play a provisional ball. This is not allowed by
USGA rules but we have created this local rule to speed up play.

Survey Says…
96 members responded to our survey at the end of 2012. Here are some of the
questions and responses:
What is your age?
18-24             1
25-34             7
35-44             26
45-54             28
55-64             31
65+               3

Which League do you play in?
Wed 18           45
Wed 9            41
Sat 18           26

What is the first area you suggesting improving on the course?
Tee Boxes           60
Fairways            3
Bunkers             17
Greens              15

Are you in favor of the Club Championships being played on the Original 18?
Yes                 55
No                  40

Were you generally satisfied with the league during 2012?
Yes               92
No                4

Some of the more frequent comments:
Faster play needed               More drawn events
Add sand to the bunkers          Fewer drawn events
Fix tee boxes/greens             Free drinks…
More gross/net events
Avoid the Gold course

Board Member/Administrators Contact List:
Jim Odegard (President)                       jimodegard@yahoo.com
Jack Pryd (Vice President)                    anvilpryd@comcast.net
John Dodd (Secretary)                         jdodd@ddsjit.com
Mark Peterson (Treasurer)                     moonglowpeterson@aol.com
Marc Carlson (Wed-9, 16-Man)                  mcarlson2@gmail.com
Bob Faust (Wed-9)                             dblegle_eagle@comcast.net
Tim Hoag (Sat-18)                             thoag@copelandtruc-king.com
Dave Sack (Administrator)                     mensclub@foxhollowgolf.net
Steve Bonnstetter (Assistant Administrator)   mensclub@foxhollowgolf.net

One More Golf Tip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osD2U-s8i6E

Mark Your Calendar
March 23rd (Saturday)
Board Meeting- 9am
General Meeting- 10am
Open House- 11am

April 24th (Wednesday) Wed-18 & 9 leagues start

April 27th (Saturday) Sat-18 league starts

May 18th (Saturday) Black to Gold Open

June 19th (Wednesday) Guest Day

July 27th (Saturday) Combination Tournament

August 24th and 25th (Sat/Sun) Club Championships

September 24th (Saturday) Fox Men’s Cup (Old TOC)

See you at the course!

Fox Hollow Golf Course            Fox Hollow Men’s Club
4780 Palmgren Lane                P.O. Box 1563
St Michael, MN 55376              Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 428-4468 ext 7              mensclub@foxhollowgolf.net