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Welcome Senior Golfers Association of Atlanta
Dedicated to Good Golf and Fine Fellowship
67TH Year
Member Guest Survey
This year our annual Member/Guest Tournament will be at Lake Junaluska NC from Oct 1 to Oct 4. The nature of the Lake Junaluska venue is to accommodate groups as opposed to couples or individuals looking for a night or two of lodging and golf. Therefore, their requirement for validating our rooming block is a bit different than other venues. They need commitment earlier. We can change (reduce) our block by 20% up until the end of March, and then another 5% no later than the end of June. We have some wiggle room beyond that, but not much. We can add additional rooms as long as they are available, and alterations (coming early/late or leaving early/late) may be possible on a case by case basis, but we’ll need to try to keep within 10% of our final commitment of “X” rooms over 3 nights. Because of that, we’re looking for verbal statements of interest early (by the end of this month if possible) and paid reservations which may be made any time up until the cut-off on 15 August, 2023.
All packages will include three nights lodging, three rounds of golf, three breakfasts and two dinners. The price is $895 for a single, $1,045 for a player and a non-playing guest, and $650 per person for a shared room.
As stated above, in order to firm our commitment and ensure we have the correct number of reserved rooms, we need to gauge your interest in this event.
Please complete the survey found at https://forms.office.com/r/GAFQc4RZbb by March 29th.
More information on this event may be found at Out of Town (sgaofatlanta.org) (Scroll down to the member guest section)
Thanks for completing the survey. Hope to see you all there!
CPR Training
Why not take advantage of this life saving training?
If you missed the first training at Chimneys, we will have another at Browns Mill on April 10th. It will be outside on the pavilion. He will have things available early before the round for anyone who wants to get exposure to CPR. After the round he will also put on a class with a little more detail for those who want to take advantage of this life saving training.
We want to thank all of you for your willingness to help keep all of us safe. And a special thanks to Steven for his expertise.
See you at the golf course.
Have you made your reservation for Little Ocmulgee?
April 17-19
One of our most popular outings! If you have never travelled with us to play this venue, now is the time.
Wallace Adams Golf Course is an affordable, peaceful, yet challenging experience golfers won’t soon forget. The classic 18-hole course is surrounded by loblolly pines, willows, and magnolias, in the secluded setting of Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge. Whether you’re planning a full-fledged golf getaway or playing a quick nine after work, Wallace Adams will quickly become one of your favorite golf courses in Georgia.
The top-flight venue features the well-maintained Bermuda fairways and TifEagle Bermuda greens that you’d expect from a golf resort. While most players opt for traversing the course in a cart, walking is permitted year-round. The full-service pro shop offers all golf accessories including club rentals, along with a snack and beverage bar. Wallace Adams also boasts a driving range, chipping area and practice green for players to warm up in advance of their round.
Once golfers are on the course, they not only bask in the pristine natural setting of Little Ocmulgee State Park, they appreciate the straightforward design of Wallace Adams. Free from distractions, players can take on a fair course with no hidden water hazards or secret sand traps.
The front nine is tight and requires players to bring their shot-making skills. The less restrictive back nine – originally designed by O.C. Jones of the renowned Robert Trent Jones family – tests players with smaller, sloped greens and doglegs on the fairways.
Commonly described as ‘friendly’, the course design does not exclude any playing style and is suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities. The many doglegs throughout the 18-hole course mean golfers are more likely to play to a spot on the fairway to set up skillful second and third shots. Although long-ball hitters willing to take a chance may choose to air it out around the bends, Wallace Adams rewards a thoughtful approach to each stroke.
One round is all it will take to see why golfers around the Southeast continue to hail Wallace Adams as one of their favorite courses in Georgia.
Time to plan for our out of town events
Three of our four trips for next year are booked. From the Mountains of North Carolina to the sand hills of of Southeast Georgia, we have some great golf trips planned. If you have never attended one of our events, why not plan on attending one (or more) during 2023? It's a fun time on some interesting golf courses with lots of opportunities to interact with other members of our group
The first event is at Little Ocmulgee State Park in Helena, Georgia. It is scheduled for April 17th -19th and is a popular event for our members to attend. Look for the reservation form to be posted. After your round of golf, you may enjoy the amenities of the state park from swimming to fishing to trail hiking.
The next event is another popular course to play. It's Smoky Mountain Golf Course in Whittier NC. This is scheduled for June 19th-21st. If you lose on the golf course, you can always go to Cherokee Casinos to win your money back.
This is followed by our Member Guest scheduled for October 1st-4th at Lake Junaluska in Waynesville, NC. This is a new venue for us and we are looking forward to new challenges it provides.
We are still seeking a fourth outing. If you have any suggestions, please reach out to any Officer, Board Member or Table Captain and let them know your suggestion.
SGAA OFFICERS
Larry Fauconnet
President
Ron Wade
Vice-President
Ted Pogue
Secretary
Tom Vardase
Treasurer
Dave Mueller
Past President
USE YOUR SKULL FOR THIS SHOT
If your ball comes to rest against the edge of thick rough just off of the green, do not try to putt it or chip it. The grass behind the ball will stop your club or will have you blade it over the green. Your best play is to take a sand wedge, place it on the top of the grass, and hit the ball in the middle or equator of the ball. Use your putting stroke and grip for this shot, and strike the ball with the leading edge of the wedge only.
