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COURSE UPDATEBy Dale Engman, Golf Course Superintendent February has been a crazy month...no rain! While we are feeling the need for significant rainfall before the season ends we are most certainly enjoying the amazing playing conditions it has allowed us to produce. The limited-to-no rainfall has allowed the course to dry out perfectly creating the firm, fast conditions we all love. For Winter, this is amazing but let’s not forget we need rain. Currently, we are just over 10 inches of rainfall for the season, far behind our seasonal norm. We look forward with hope to a wet March to help keep us from sliding back into another drought. Until then, get out and enjoy the quality playing conditions. As I walk these greens daily, I cannot help but think how wonderfully they have grown in. The look, density and playability of all the greens continue to improve and with the establishment of them a year and a half on now I couldn’t be happier about the quality of the surfaces we now have. We have a wonderful, dedicated team to care for them and with excellent support from management and ownership, we have been able to change our practices, acquire new equipment and do everything necessary to maintain our greens to the highest level. Going forward we will be tweaking our aeration practices to most importantly, achieve our agronomic goals but also to minimize impacts on playability. I think all will be pleasantly surprised at the conditions post-aeration this Spring. To date, bridge construction is still ongoing. While we are hesitant to give a hard date for the opening, I can say that progress has been steady and to date, the larger more difficult bridges are nearing completion. We all very much look forward to completing construction and once again playing the 15th hole in its entirety. I think most will agree, however, the temporary 15th playing as a long par three, with good bunkering is not a bad alternative. Here’s to hoping rain comes but until then, get out there and enjoy it. |
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FIRST FRIDAY POUR
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ALL ABOUT JUNIOR GOLF
The PGA Jr. League is a group of local golf teams who play a series of games against each other, using a fun two-person scramble format. The program is available to boys and girls of all skill levels, so sign your children up and let's have a great showing of Mayacama kids in the PGA Jr. League! It's a great learning experience as PGA and LPGA Professionals serve as captains and provide instruction as the teams prepare for competitions. SCHEDULE
Sign-Up: Join the Team by visiting www.pgajrleague.com, find a team by searching for Mayacama. You will need an access code to join; Access Code: mayacama1999 League: There are four teams in our League. Mayacama Golf Club, The Fountaingrove Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, and Windsor Golf Club. Eligibility: PGA Jr. League is open to all boys and girls, 13 & under. The recommended minimum age is 9, however many Captains permit younger players to participate. A player cannot be 14 years of age prior to August 1 of the year in which he or she participates. Golf is a game for all. Players of all abilities are welcome! Game: A game is played between two teams. During the course of a game, four matches are played by at least two players from each team against each other. The winner of the game is determined by the total number of points won within all matches. Friends, family, and spectators are encouraged to attend and watch – but not participate or aide – each game! Format: During the course of one game, teams play four 9-hole matches in a popular two-person scramble format, reinforcing the team concept and creating a nurturing environment for learning the game. Coaches can substitute players every three holes, so that all of the golfers on each team can participate. Flags: Flags are 3-hole segments of each match. Since each match is played over the course of 9 holes, there are three flags per match. Whichever team wins the most holes within each flag, wins the corresponding flag. Points: Each flag won by the team is worth one point. Each tied flag won by the team is worth a half point. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Since there are four matches in each game, and each match is played for a maximum of three points, there are a maximum of 12 points total in each game. Team: A team is a collection of eight to twelve players, boys and girls of any ability, who work together during the course of a game against another team. Substitutes: Due to PGA Jr. League Golf’s recreational nature, every player on the team is encouraged to participate. While each match is only actively played by two players from each team at any given time, the team Captain may substitute a player into the match at the start of any flag. When the player is not one of the two active players in his or her team’s match, they can still play an integral role in the success of their team by reading putts, discussing strategy, tending the flag stick and aiding pace of play. At no time should a substitute ever feel left out of the team’s efforts! Women's Golf ClinicsYour Professional Staff is pleased to conduct a series of complimentary Golf Clinics designed specifically for Women. The clinics will be held every Thursday during the month of May with the exception of May 24 during the Mayacama Cup Match Play. This series of golf clinics will cover all aspects of the game including short game techniques, full swing, club fitting, golf etiquette, rules of golf, and general golf customs. Clinics are open to players of all levels. The Clinics are scheduled at 10a.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. We will use our short game section of the driving range (the west end of the driving range), so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow for enough time to transport to the clinic location. Clinic Schedule 10 - 11:30 a.m. May 3 – Putting In an effort to provide the best possible student/teacher ratio, Participation is limited to the first 16 entries. Participants should register in advance by calling the Golf Shop at 707-569-2915. Registration is on a first come – first served basis. ST. PATRICK'S DAY FOUR-BALLOur Golf Season kicks off with all things Irish in the St. Patrick’s Day Four-ball. The event is currently full with a waitlist. To put your name on the waitlist for the 2018 Four-Ball. Call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915 to be added to the waitlist, or use ForeTees. UPCOMING DEMO DAYSPXG - March 3
Come join PXG National Staff Member Zach Makilan and experience PXG’s latest and most complete product line. Fittings are by appointment by calling the Golf Shop at 707-569-2915. TaylorMade - March 10
Taylormade Staff Member Chelsa Helget will be on hand to assist with you with your TaylorMade clubfitting experience. Chelsa has just returned from her visit to “The Kingdom”, TayloMade’s clubfitting and performance center and will be on hand to share her knowledge of the newest products in TaylorMade’s line, including the new “Twist Face Technology”, available in the new M-3 and M-4 Drivers. 
PING - March 24Ping is back in the Winners Circle with Bubba’s win at Riviera! Come experience the new G-400 Driver, Fairways, Hybrids and Irons. TITLEIST - March 25
The new Spin Milled 7 Wedges by Bob Vokey are making a hit on the PGA and LPGA Tours. The new SM-7 Wedges, plus new offerings from Scotty Cameron will be here on Sunday, 25th March. Also available for you to try are the new 818 Hybrids and the AP-3 Irons from Titleist. Fittings are by appointment and available by calling the Golf Shop. *All fittings are by appointment. MEN's SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPsThe Men’s Senior Championships are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 29 & 30. This Championship identifies the best Senior and Super Senior Players in the Club. Entries are now open and players may sign up in person in the Golf Shop or by calling 707.569.2915 or on the ForeTees App. 2018 ProV1 Loyalty Rewarded Program
The Professional Staff is excited to welcome you back to Mayacama for the 2018 golf season. To get your season off to a proper start, we have partnered with Titleist to offer the Pro V1 Loyalty Rewarded Program. Order 3 dozen Pro V1 or Pro V1x and the 4th matching dozen is COMPLIMENTARY Please contact the Golf Shop with the specifics of your order and we'll have them waiting for your Spring play. The program runs from March 22nd through April 22nd, be sure to take advantage of this great offer! Ball Type: Pro V1 or Pro V1x Thank you as always for your support and we look forward to an outstanding 2018 season! Ball Marks … It’s the Player’s Responsibility!A word about Ball Marks on our perfect putting surfaces. We often have Members stopping in the Golf Shop after a round and commenting on the number of Ball Marks that they repair on the greens. Often the caddies are referenced as a potential solution to the problem. However we want to stress that it is also the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PLAYER TO REPAIR THEIR PITCH MARKS. I know that personally I always want to find my own pitch mark because I want to see where my ball landed and how much it releases after first striking the green. This is important feedback that a player should be aware of. More often than not, a caddie in the group has already repaired the pitch mark before I arrive at the green. Still I want to see it to see how the ball reacted. And while caddies are required at Mayacama the majority of the time, there are windows where Members can play without a caddie. So again … it’s the player's responsibility to repair their pitch mark (and one more). And the reminder doesn’t stop here. There’s a correct way to repair a pitch mark, and a wrong way! And the wrong way often does more damage than if the mark and been left unrepaired. Click here for a short video on the correct method for repairing ball marks. And a disclaimer … this video is about ball marks and not proper golf attire! Thank you for doing your part in keeping our quality putting surfaces in the condition that we all have grown accustomed to. |
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MARCH MADNESS...SPA STYLE
With the excitement of NCAA basketball, Saint Patrick’s Day shenanigans, and preparing our spaces for Spring, we all need a little bit of CALM sprinkled in! Take advantage of an amazing opportunity to enjoy some R&R at Mayacama Spa the entire month of March. After your first visit of the month, EVERY additional treatment you choose to experience will be 50% OFF, no limits! This is the perfect time to get your body in-tune and swing into Spring, have a massage every week or a series of facials to look your best! Turn your Mayacama visit into a wellness retreat, experience a different treatment every day! Simply stop by the Spa, or call to set your schedule. *Discount is not transferable, only applies to the same person revisiting. Appointments subject to availability. Sale ends March 31!
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VILLA CONSTRUCTION
Construction of the four new Villas is nearing completion! Construction on the last Villa is moving along steadily, while the other three are are framed and now have roofs! We anticipate these units to be available by Summer 2018. Only two of our first five Villas remain available for sale. With such limited inventory, this is the time to reach out if you have an interest in learning more about this unique second home ownership opportunity. Please contact the Mayacama Sales Team at [email protected] or 707.569.2950 |
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MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAMThe Mayacama Referral Program awards Members with a Club Credit when they refer a new Member to the Club. If you would like to refer someone to explore Mayacama Membership, please send your referrals to [email protected] and your Club Representative will be happy to extend to them an invitation to Membership on your behalf. Referral Rewards: LET US KNOWThe Mayacama Connection brings you news and updates about Mayacama Golf Club and the wonderful events we have planned for you and your family. We hope that this newsletter and the website reflects our passion for making Mayacama the best Club in the country. We very much want to hear your comments or suggestions. Feel free to drop us a note at [email protected] and we will be glad to follow-up. Thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and input. If you need assistance to log on to the Members Only Website, please contact Bryan Bell at [email protected]. Please note that all menus and event activities listed are subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, cancellations for events or Spa treatments made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows may be charged in full.
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