Upcoming MGA Events
Check out the updated MGA page on the Tatum Ranch Golf Club Website for the full season calendar and up-to-date tournament results!  

• Men’s Day – Every Wednesday. 12 Noon shotgun. Sign up in the Golf Shop by Tuesday. (Guest Day second Wednesday of each month; special guest rate of $35 for those guests playing in the event)
• Desert Interclub - Monday, March 11th. 12 Noon shotgun. Those players who would like to be considered for the March team should sign up in the Golf Shop by Wednesday, March 6th. $50 cash/player entry fee includes green fee, cart, prizes and light dinner.

• Cactus Classic Member/Guest Tournament.  Wednesday through Saturday, March 20 - 23.  Entry forms available in the Golf Shop and with Nissa at the Front Desk.
• Masters Par 3. Wednesday, April 10th. 12 Noon shotgun.  This is also Guest Day.  Special guest rate of $35 for those guests playing in the par 3 event.
• Masters Pick the Pro. Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th.  This is a 2-Man event.  Get a partner and sign up in the Golf Shop by Sunday, April 7th.

 

• 24 Karat Women's Member/Guest Tournament, Sunday, March 10th - Tuesday, March 12th.  See details below.
• WGA Master's Tournament, Saturday, April 13th - 1:00pm Shotgun. Format: 2-Person Best Ball; score combined with 2 Pro scores chosen at Draw Party (one from top 20 and one from bottom 20); Copper and Silver flights; Cash ONLY tournament. Cost: $25 Members, $50 Guests. Sign up in the Golf Shop.
• WGA Kentucky Derby Tournament "Run for the Roses", Saturday, May 4th - 10:30am Shotgun. Format: 2-Person Team Stableford; choose 3 horses from each of 3 flights; Win/Place/Show points added to Stableford points; Copper and Silver flights; Fabulous Hat Contest. $25 Entry fee. Sign up in the Golf Shop. 

Registration is now closed for the 2013 24 Karat Ladies' Member/Guest Tournament!

For more information please contact:
Marty Andrews - 503.201.7891, getmart@comcast.net

OR

Charlene Merta - 480.584.6984, cmerta@cox.net

Please keep sending in your questions! You can email them to Nissa at nsjoberg@tatumranchgc.com.

Play Recap - A Weekend of Play & Fun!

Red versus Blue Team Match
On Saturday, March 2nd, the MGA held the fourth annual match between two groups of Saturday morning friends.  The format was six holes best-ball, six holes scramble and six holes singles. There were 32 players on a glorious 80 degree day. The Red team staged a late comeback and held on to win 18-14 over the Blue team. 

(from L to R): Pat Baraya, Jim Dolan, Joe Bradshaw		Front Row (L to R): Jake Jacobson, Henry Bourg, Joe Espinosa, Les Adams Back Row (L to R): Mike Kaus, Gary Goldberg, Allen Lang, Dave Moyer
(from L to R): Dick Rohm, Chuck Morgan, Greg Williams, Mike Duscher		(from L to R): Bruce May, Scott Rose, Pete Reiniger, Dave Duarte

Annual CanAm Tournament
Sunday, March 3rd, was a day that the Americans were eagerly awaiting as the Canadians had bested them the last two years. Even though the sky was overcast, the air was warm and the breeze was light. And, try as they might to retain their title, a three-peat wasn't in the cards for the Canadians. Team USA edged out Team Canada with a 24-21.5 win!

Team Canada		Team USA
		At Left: Mike Kaus holds court on the practice green

Above: Proof that we're all in it for the fun of the game and never too old for bunny ears...

This week's trivia question:  

Name the golf course, and the country it is located in that is the background picture of the March calendar displayed in the lobby.

Be the first to respond with the correct answer for a complimentary lunch! Email your answers to: nsjoberg@tatumranchgc.com. Good luck!

Congratulations to Jim Dolan, who was the first to answer to last week's question correctly:

During which years was golf banned in Scotland, and why?
The answer is: 1457 - 1502 because King James II wanted to ensure his citizens were focusing on fighting skills, such as archery, in preparation for the English invasion. 

Show some love for your course and join us for a divot party on Thursday, March 7th at 4:00pm.  We will meet in the staging area to do a little course maintenance with the help of a complimentary pony keg!

The WGA Member/Guest Tournament Committee will hold a raffle next weekend starting on Friday, March 8th. Prizes will include:

Several $200 Cash Prizes
A variety of awesome Arizona Golf Foursomes
A playing round with Tatum Ranch Golf Club's very own Tyler Knight
Dining gift certificates
and many other wonderful prizes and surprises

Tickets are 3/$10 and 7/$20. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday and posted on the main bulletin board. Look for WGA Members selling this coming weekend!

The next TRWGA Book Club gathering will be Wednesday, March 20th at 3:30pm.  March's book is: The 13th Hour by Richard Doetsch.
RSVP to Carlyn Hampton via email: carlynhampton@cox.net

You can be part of selecting our next set of books! Just click here and follow the directions to choose six books out of the list.

Golf Equipment Donation

Do you have any used golf balls, clubs, bags or other golf equipment that is cluttering up your garage? Why not donate it to the First Tee of Phoenix non-profit organization? Simply bring your items to the Club and we will take them to the First Tee office for you.

From the Golf Shop:

TATUM RANCH GOLF CLUB INSTRUCTION

 

	Head Golf Professional Matt Stottern, PGA	Assistant Golf Professional John Gale	Assistant Golf Professional Aaron Casteleyn
1/2 Hour	$45	$35	$35
Game Improvement Packages	(3) 1/2 hour lessons $100	(4) 1/2 hour lessons $100	(4) 1/2 hour lessons $100

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 From Mindi Boysen:

SPRING TEAM TRAINING GROUPS!

Get fit for the summer! Together Everyone Achieves More! There will be one more set of TEAM Training sessions before the end of the season. Check out the board in the Fitness Center to sign up. TEAMS will be six weeks between Monday, March 18th - Friday, April 28th.

TEAMS include:

Mondays, 8:15am - Total Body Mix
Mondays, 5:00pm - JUNIORS
Mondays, 6:00pm - Total Body Mix
Tuesdays, 4:00pm - Total Body Mix
Wednesdays, 8:15am - Golf Fitness Focus
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - JUNIORS
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - Yoga/Pilates/Balance
Fridays, 8:15am - Yoga/Pilates/Balance

4-6 people in each TEAM
Pick 1 TEAM for 6 weeks: $180
Pick 2 TEAM for 6 weeks: $150 each

Any questions? Please contact Mindi at 480-203-6228 or mindi@fitforgolfusa.com

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From the Fitness Center:

Did you know?
Tatum Ranch Golf Club now offers MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES on-site!

We have two licensed Massage Therapists on-call every day.  Jim and Donna have been busy helping Members and their guests prepare their bodies for tournaments, recover their tight muscles from workouts, and relax and release everyday tension.

Price for a one-hour massage is $65.
***Mention the January "Next On The Tee" and receive one for $55

Jim Birkholz (480) 244-9567
Donna Kurklen (602) 291-2432

 

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From Dan Campbell Golf Academy:

 

  

Dear Tatum Ranch Members,

This month, the free clinic will be on March 13 at 4:30. Please mark your calendars and sign up in the Golf Shop. This month's clinic will be over the full swing.

The Dan Campbell Golf Academy specializes in junior golf! We currently work with over 20 junior golfers between teh ages of 8-18 within our three junior programs.

• The Junior Elite Program (JEP) is a comprehensive year-round coaching program designed to help high school golfers achieve a college scholarship.
• The Future Elite Program (FEP) is for kids aged 8-13 who are beginners or for kids who already play in tournaments. The FEP meets on a weekly basis with instruction covering all areas of the game.
• Our third junior program is the Freedom Academy North school team that meets every Saturday for six weeks. We are currently in Session 2 of the school program and it is structured how the FEP is structured.

If you have a son or daughter who is interested in getting started in the game, aspires to play on their high school team, or who may need the extra help reaching the next level, please contact Darren or Austin about enrolling your child in one of our existing programs, or creating a specific program to tailor to your child's needs.

To schedule your lesson with Academy Director Darren Hince please call 630-624-1419, or email him at darrenhince33@gmail.com.  His rates are $85 per hour, or $45 per half hour.

To schedule a lesson with Academy Instructor Austin Blake please call 970-768-7262, or email him at ablakegolf@gmail.com. His rates are $60 per hour, or $35 per half hour.

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 From Nissa Sjoberg:

Do you have information or photos that you would like to share in our Next On The Tee (Weekly) or Leaderboard (Monthly) newsletters? Please send it to me at: nsjoberg@tatumranchgc.com, and it will be included. Please indicate in the subject line which newsletter you would like it published in. Thank You!