From the Links

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 4: MGA – Format Individual Gross/Net. Flighted and paired by handicap index.
February 25-28: Tulane Ladies – Sugar Bowl Tournament

COURSE CLOSURES

February 20: Lundi Gras
February 21: Mardi Gras

2011 TOMMY MOORE CUP

The Tommy Moore Cup for the 2011 MGA season was contested on Saturday the 21st of January. The Tommy Moore Cup is a team match play tournament which is comprised of the top twenty-four players in the MGA. They are drafted by the top two players in the MGA into two teams of twelve. This year the winner of the MGA is Doug Salzer with the runner up being Al Sassi.

RESULTS

Team: Doug Salzer Points Team: Al Sassi Points
Doug Salzer 9 vs. Al Sassi 18
Peter Batey Damien Serauskas
Ron Deblanc 25.5 vs. Greg Towle 1.5
Karlton Kirksey Rick Price
John Duck 15 vs. Greg Hildebrand 12
Don Deblanc Eugene Brooks
D.A. Magee 10.5 vs. Steve Joubert 16.5
John Mieras Jim Morton
Dave Wolford 21 vs. George Sins 6
Lyle Cayce Charlie Green
Jim Friedman 7.5 vs. Don Bennett 19.5
Bill Schwartz Emile Oustelet
Total 88.5 Total 73.5

Congratulations to Doug Salzers’ team!

TIP OF THE MONTH: SWING EASIER

As you already know, it’s always windy here at English Turn. Here is a tip to help you play better in the wind. Next time you are playing a shot into the wind, instead of swinging harder (which actually makes the ball go higher because it creates more spin), take more club and swing with an abbreviated follow through about shoulder high. This will help you not hit it so high and create so much spin. This should help you become a better player in the wind.
 
Steven Calamari
Assistant Golf Pro

GOLF CLINICS

Join our golf pros for ladies’ golf clinics every Friday, beginners’ golf clinics every Saturday, and junior golf clinics every Sunday! Each week’s lesson is different, putting, chipping, irons, fairway woods and drivers.

Ladies Clinics starting Friday, February 3rd from 10am-11am. Cost is $20.
February 3: Putting
February 10: Chipping   
February 17: Irons
February 24: Fairway Woods & Drivers

Beginner’s Clinics starting Saturday, February 4th from 10am-11am. Cost is $20. 
February 3: Putting
February 10: Chipping   
February 17: Irons
February 24: Fairway Woods & Drivers
 
Junior Clinics starting Sunday, February 5th from 12pm-2pm. Cost is $20.
We will cover putting, chipping, irons, woods & drivers.

Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of golf and have fun. We like to play games with them such as long drive, closest to the pin, etc. just to make it as fun as possible. Call the pro shop to sign up!

HOLE IN ONE

Dave Johnson
Hole #12
January 8, 2012

Witnesses:
Renee Johnson
David Hollings
Nancy Hollings

Scott Loga
Hole #12
140 Yards, 8 Iron
January 21, 2012

Witness:
Benjamin Loga

GOLF COURSE & DRIVING RANGE DRESS CODE

Shirts with collars are allowed and must be tucked in. Bermuda shorts or golf slacks are considered appropriate attire.

REMINDERS

GOLF CART RULES

There are more junior golfers playing golf and I would like to remind everyone of the golf cart rules. The golf carts are only to be used for access to the driving range and playing on the course. In addition, to operate a golf cart the individual must have a valid drivers license. Finally, at no time should children operate the golf cart supervised or unsupervised. I thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter to make English Turn a safe enviroment for all.

RESTROOMS

All golfing members please use restrooms at the comfort stations located on the front nine as well as the back nine of the golf course. This is necessary as to not disturb any of the many residents that have golf course lots. We appreciate your cooperation.

NO SMOKING

This is a friendly reminder that the entire Clubhouse is a non-smoking establishment. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping the Clubhouse smoke-free.

CHECK IN

Please check in the Golf Shop before you start your round. If there is an emergency we need to know who is on the course. You may call us from your cell phone to check in. This helps us monitor play.

Sean Rooney
Head Golf Professional

Golf Pro Shop: 504.391.8018
Tuesday-Friday: 7:30am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am-6pm