From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 8/7/2019 9:00 am
Subject: Golf Communicator - Weekly News - Aug. 7, 2019

Golf Communicator
August 7, 2019
Texas Tax Free Weekend
Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11
It's that time again! Time to shop our Golf Pro Shops and take advantage of the tax free weekend sale! No tax charged on shirts, pants, outerwear, socks or hats. 
 
PLUS take an additional 10% off.
That's a 18.25% savings!
 
Sale and discounts limited
to tax free items only.
Click Here to see this week's sales!
SAVE THE DATE!!
Swinging "Fore" a Cure Tournament
 
The annual Rally for a Cure has been expanded to include multiple cancers and will be held on Friday, Oct. 4. Proceeds from Swinging "Fore" a Cure will support the American Cancer Society - Austin, which targets multiple types of cancers. All proceeds will go to cancer research in Texas!
 
Various types of cancer are symbolized by color themed ribbons. All golf shops will carry both men’s and women’s polos with these color themes. Stop by and choose your team colors! 
 
Registration for the tournament begins Thursday, Aug. 15, and can be done at any of the three golf shops. Now is the time to start getting your team together!
Golf 101
 
Summer Golf 101 classes are here! The Golf 101 class is designed for individuals and couples who are beginner golfers, golfers with limited golf experience, or golfers who have experienced a significant layoff. This class offers golfers instruction on all aspects of the golf swing as well as rules and etiquette tips, and general information regarding playing and practicing in Sun City. The fee for the class is $169 for individuals and $299 for couples.
 
This month, there will only be one class available and it is listed below. We will be back up to multiple options in September/October. Contact the pro listed to register.
 
White Wing:
Mondays 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 12, 19, 26 and TBA 
Lee Matthews, PGA 
YOUR PRO SHOPS WILL BE THERE
Boutique Bazaar!
 
On Friday, Aug. 16, the Summer Boutique Bazaar will be held in the Social Center Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the golf shops plan to be there! We will have a lot of novelty and gift items for golfers and non-golfers alike, so stop by and check it out!
USGA RULES OF GOLF
Maximum Score / Equitable Stroke Control
 
Among the many changes to the USGA Rules of Golf that became effective January 1 is the concept of “Maximum Score” and, by extension, a change to Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) calculations.
 
Effective immediately for Sun City golfers: The Maximum Score on a given hole will be the score that nets the golfer, based on his or her handicap, a net double bogey. For example, on a par 4 the Maximum Score could be a 6, 7, 8 or 9, depending on whether the golfer receives zero, 1, 2 or 3 handicap strokes on that particular hole. 
 
When a player reaches his or her Maximum Score, he or she is encouraged to “pick-up.” Players can, of course, continue to play out the hole beyond their Maximum Score, but are encouraged not to do so, especially if the course is crowded or if there are any issues with pace of play.
 
For entering golf round scores into the GHIN system, the Maximum Score is the ESC score that must be part of the calculation of the total score for the round. For example, if a golfer chooses to play beyond his or her Maximum Score and, say, takes an 8 whereas his or her maximum score is a 7, the total score for the round must be reduced by 1 before entering the score into GHIN.
 
The USGA Maximum Score concept is not intended for elite play, but is applicable for day-to-day play and can be adopted by Sun City golf clubs for their weekly playdays and periodic tournaments. To the extent Sun City golf clubs choose to observe Maximum Score, “picking up” and recording a Maximum Score on a given hole does not disqualify a golfer from an event or tournament.
Attention Punch Card Holders!
 
Now that we have reached the mid-year point we are seeing many punch card holders, especially 25 and 50 round punch card holders, running low or are out of rounds. To check on your status, you may inquire in the golf shops or review your monthly statement. 
 
Buying More Rounds
To buy more rounds, you may do so in minimum quantities of ten rounds at the same per round rate. You may also pay as you go at the same per round rate. However, given the amount of time until the end of the year, and for efficiency at check-in, we encourage golfers to go with the minimum of ten (10) rounds. Of course you can buy more than ten but the purchase still needs to be in increments of ten. Twenty-five (25) rounds is also an option.
New to Sun City?
 
If you are a new resident and need some assistance finding out more about golf in Sun City or need help finding a group to golf with, please contact your neighborhood Golf Ambassador.
 
Click Here to find your Golf Ambassador.
Volunteers Needed
Adopt-A-Hole
 
The adopt-a-hole program is designed to provide assistance in maintaining the golf course through a variety of actions that include sanding divots, fixing ball marks, picking up tees and other debris and notifying the golf course maintenance staff of any issues that may need special attention. Contact Clay Stubbins at [email protected].
Golf Ambassadors
 
We need Golf Ambassadors for NB 24B2, 38, 72 & 85If interested, please Click Here to email Tommy Aishman.
ANNUAL/COMBO PASSES ARE PRORATED FOR NEW RESIDENTS
Purchase Your 2019 Golf Passes & Punch Cards!
 
Annual/Combo Passes are prorated for NEW residents and are only available at the Member Services Office. Punch Cards are available at Member Services Office
and any Pro Shop. Click Here to view the complete 2019 golf rates.
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
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THE TAKEAWAY
USGA Rules Changes - 2019
 
9 Hole vs.
18 Hole Rounds
 
When checking in, please remember to specify if you are going to play 9 or 18 holes. This will help avoid erroneous charges to your punch card. Thank you!
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Golf Committee
Minutes & Agendas
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Golf Calendars
 
Check calendars regularly for updates. Log into the website required.
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GHIN Handicap
 
We can transfer your GHIN number! Contact Erik or Sheila at Legacy Hills. Cancellations must be made in writing.
2019 Association Sweeps
 
Any association member, which includes the MGA, WGA-9, WGA-18 and CGA, will receive a 10% discount on merchandise purchased with sweeps year round.
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Afternoon Punch Cards
GOOD AFTER 1 p.m.
 
If you purchased an Afternoon Punch Card for 2019, please be sure to specify that you have an Afternoon Punch Card when checking in for your round. This is especially important for those that bought an Afternoon Punch Card in addition to another level of punch card. This will help avoid incorrect charges.
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World Handicap System
 
In 2020 a new World Handicap System that will be adopted.
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