From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 12/5/2018 12:58 pm
Subject: Golf Communicator - Weekly News - Dec. 5, 2018


Golf Communicator
December 5, 2018
Friends & Family Welcome!
Superintendent Revenge is back!
 
Not much explanation needed here! This is a tremendously popular event and our next one is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21. It will be held at White Wing with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The event will include a 4 person scramble format. Please click below to view the registration form that needs to be returned to the White Wing Golf Shop by Sunday, Dec. 16.
 
Given the proximity to the Christmas holiday, non-Sun City family and friends who may be visiting are welcome to participate.

2019 Golf Passes
& Punch Cards are Available
2019 Golf Passes and Punch Cards are officially available for purchase beginning this Saturday, Dec. 1, in the golf shops, and will be available for purchase at the CA administrative desk beginning Monday, Dec. 3!
 
Annual Pass: $3,603
Combo Pass: $5,765
100 Round Punch Card: $3,208
50 Round Punch Card: $1,918
25 Round Punch Card: $1,019
15 Round Afternoon Punch Card: $480
Golfers may purchase a pass at any of the golf shops or at the CA office.
 
Please Note: If you would like to utilize the four installment payment option, which spreads payments out over December, February, March, and April, you must go to the CA office. This option is not available at the golf shops.
Click Here to view the 2019 golf rate schedule including
benefits for purchasing your pass in December.
Frost Delays
 
We have reached the time of year where frost delays are going to be a concern from time to time. Please remember that you may check on the status of the golf courses by calling the course condition lines and/or checking the online Chelsea system.
 
Legacy Hills: 512-948-7560, option 1
White Wing: 512-948-7570, option 1
Cowan Creek: 512-948-7580, option 1
 
Also when temperatures indicate that frost is possible, we will block an appropriate number of tee times to help prevent an actual delay. By doing this, we can avoid having to push tee times back and it makes it much easier to communicate in a timely manner.
USGA Rules Changes Coming in 2019
As most golfers have seen and heard, the USGA and R&A are revising the rules beginning January 1, 2019. The following is a link to the USGA website explaining the major revisions that will be coming.

Additional Local Rules
 
The following local rules are now in place.

  • A decomposed granite (DG) area is to be considered an immovable obstruction.  If a ball comes to rest in a DG area it may be played as it lies or a free drop taken outside the DG area.  The free drop, if taken, must be at the point of nearest relief, no closer to the hole.
  • An embedded rock not in a hazard is to be considered an immovable obstruction.  If an embedded rock interferes with stance, lie, swing, or intended direction of shot, free relief may be taken.  The free drop, if taken, must be at the point of nearest relief, no closer to the hole.
 
Note: The nearest point of relief is not always going to be towards the fairway, and may actually be in a worse position (example: behind a tree).
Legacy Hills
Bunker Work
 
The construction on holes #1, #5 and #9 is complete. All affected areas are currently Ground under Repair until the sod has had time to establish itself; this includes the effected bunkers.
 
If your ball comes to rest in one of these roped off areas, you are permitted to go into these areas to retrieve your golf ball. Medical flags only are allowed to utilize 90 degrees on these holes.
Punch Cards Balances: Are you out?
 
Many punch cards holders are either out of punches, or close to being out of punches. Please take a moment to check your status as it makes the check-in process much easier when golfers know where they stand.
 
Currently punch card holders may purchase additional rounds at the same per round punch card rate with the minimum quantity being 10 rounds (not applicable to the Afternoon Punch Card). Now that we are in the last weeks of the year, we also allow punch card holders to “pay as you go” at the same per round rate as the punch card you purchased. To purchase additional rounds, or in the case of an Afternoon pass, a new pass, please stop by one of the golf shops. 
 
Sharing Rounds
Given the bad weather in September and October, we have started letting punch card and pass holders use their rounds and guest passes for other residents. We prefer that you play with the person you are using a round for, but we will permit other situations as long as the person using your round has your name and resident I.D. number.
GHIN Handicap
 
Please note, the 2019 GHIN fees will be automatically billed at the end of this month and will show up on your 2019 December statement that will arrive in January. For those golfers who are not enrolled in Electronic Statement Delivery, the $2 statement fee is waived for this period only.
 
If you want to cancel this service, you will need to stop by the Legacy Hills Golf Shop and complete a cancellation form. Verbal cancellations will NOT be accepted. 
 
If you have any GHIN questions, please call Erik (948-7563) or Sheila (948-7564).
Association Sweeps

Please remember, any association member, which includes the MGA, WGA-9, WGA-18, and CGA, receives a 10% discount on merchandise purchased with sweeps year round rather than just during the sales periods. In addition to this, sweeps can be used towards Non-Resident Guest Green Fees at the non-resident guest rate. 
 
Please remember, that the 10% discount cannot be applied with other discount coupons or on sales items.
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GOLF SHOP NEWS & SPECIALS
Sweeps balances expire at the end of December
so stop by a golf shop to use up your balances!
 
We can no longer guarantee delivery of special orders by the end of the year. Please note, we can still accept special orders, but there is a chance the item will arrive after the first of the year. This is especially important to note for those that wish to use sweeps! 
 
And don’t forget to check out all the cool stocking stuffers at all three pro shops!
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Year End Holiday Sale!! Now, through the end of the year, receive 10% off any purchases of regularly priced, in stock items! This excludes golf balls, unless purchased as a dozen, and equipment. This discount also cannot be combined with other discount coupons.
 
Non-Golf holiday gear is here! There is a great selection of designer shaws, ponchos, scarves, and purses now available at Legacy Hills! There is also some nice looking jewelry and watches available at Legacy Hills for just $15!! Supplies are limited so don’t wait to come by and check out all the great non-golfer holiday gifts!
 
Electronic Hand Warmers, now in stock!! These are great, rechargeable hand warmers that also serve as a power bank that charges electronic devices via USB with an auto charging feature (i.e. cell phones). Only available at Legacy Hills.
 
FREE Personalization on Titleist AND Callaway Golf Balls!! Now, through Dec. 31, there is free personalization on any Titleist and Callaway golf ball dozens. There is up to 3 lines and the colors available are black, blue, green, and red. Orders placed by Dec.. 7, this Friday(!), are guaranteed to arrive by Dec. 24. To place an order, please contact Erik or Sheila at the Legacy Hills Golf Shop.
 
Callaway Drivers and Fairway Woods PRICE REDUCTION!! Callaway Rogue drivers were $499 but are now $399. Rogue Fairway woods were $299 but are now $249.
 
Ball Retrievers are back and are available at all three golf shops!
 
Cold weather gear is in stock!! As the cooler weather has arrived, so too, has cool and rain weather gear!! Stop by one of the golf shops to check out all the cool new stuff!!
 
Practice stick. These ball shag tubes are great for carrying around golf balls when looking to practice your short game. Stop by one of the golf shops and pick one up!!
 
Bushnell GPS devices have been restocked and include the new Hybrid Laser GPS, Tour V4 and V4 Shift with slope, Phantom GPS, and ION watch. 
 
Crystal Golf Ball Sale!! Crystal golf balls, which come in white and yellow, are now on sale for just $4.50 per sleeve or $17 per dozen!! Now available at Legacy Hills Golf Shop!
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THE TAKEWAY
Golf Ambassadors Needed!
If you are a new resident and need some assistance in finding out more about golf or even a golf group, please contact your neighborhood Golf Ambassador; they can provide some very helpful assistance.
 
We need Golf Ambassadors for NB 38 & 24B2If you are interested, please contact Tommy Aishman at [email protected]. 
Adopt-A-Hole Volunteers
At this time, we have volunteer captains and teams for all the required areas. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t use more help! If you are not currently part of a team, but would like to be, please let us know and we will help add you to one of the teams. If interested, please contact the Adopt-A-Hole Coordinator, Clay Stubbins at [email protected].
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