A PUBLICATION OF THE ARIZONA WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION 2008 ISSUE 9

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• CindyBryniarski- OldestAWGAState SeniorsChampion

• AWGAE-Golfbag Website

• RulesTip

• KimHaddowReturns FromAfricaWith FirstPlaceMedal

• AWGAFormsNew PartnershipwithGlove-It

• CoolClubsOffers 50%Discount

• GetYourGolfLesson AdvantageCardAtA SpecialRate

• HolidaySpecialsFrom MindiBoysen

• PhoenixTheatrePresents “HowTheOtherHalfLoves”

• USGASenior Women’sAmateur

• CourseRatings

• LynnSimmonsReaches FinalsIn2008Mid-Am Championship

• Holes-In-One

• ThinkGoodThoughts

• 2008RallyForThe CureTournament

• 2008AWGAState SeniorsChampionship

• AWGAAnnualMeeting

• TwoNewLocationsFor AWGAAmbassador Program

• AFondFarewellTo LibbyMaguire

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CINDY BRYNIARSKI EARNS BRAGGING RIGHTS AS THE OLDEST AWGA STATE SENIORS CHAMPION

ByMaryAnnSouter

Cindy lives part of the year in Sun City and returns to Colorado in the summer. She is active in the women’s golf community in the Four Corners and is a member at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Cindy and her husband have been coming to Arizona for 30 years visiting family and decided to retire here in 2004. Besides playing golf, Cindy gets plenty of exercise walking her new puppy, a Golden Doodle, and enjoys riding her bike.

“Moving to Arizona has been good for my game,” Cindy says. “I work with a Pro now and play in the Challenge Series. I finally have the time to devote to playing better and in the process, I have made many good friends.”

On a personal note, Cindy was in a self-proclaimed contest with Lynn Zmistowski, her friend and fellow competitor in the Seniors Championship. At 62, Lynn was the oldest winner in the Colorado State Seniors Championship this year. It seems that Cindy has comfortably leaped ahead of her friend when she won the title of 2008 AWGA State Seniors Championship. Cindy’s involvement in golf and her success on the course is a testament for all women to “keep on playing” and enjoy the game as long as you possibly can.

Congratulations, Cindy!

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The AWGA Communications Commi t t ee i s con t inua l l y looking for ways to improve communications with our members. We have something very exciting in store for 2009…. a new way to manage your memberships, score posting, tournament and seminar registrations and volunteer activities through the AWGA website. One log in will give you everything! Here’s a preview of what the new AWGA eGolfBag will look like! We are on schedule to activate the new online member portal portion of the website in January 2009. Look for more information via email as we get closer to activation.

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At 64 years young, Cindy Bryniarski has claimed the honor of being the oldest winner of the AWGA State Seniors Championship. P r e v i o u s o v e r a l l champions had always been in the Freshman or Sophomore Divisions. But this year, Cindy, who barely made the

Junior Division, came out victorious over all her younger competition. “This really speaks for the game,” says Cindy. “It shows that women can keep playing and be competitive as long as you want. We can share stories and enjoy the game as we keep getting older.”

Cindy is a member of Grandview in Sun City and was their Club Champion in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and played in the AWGA State Medallion Tournament. She now plays with the women’s club at Briarwood. Cindy qualified for the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur at the Gallery in 2007 and at the Golf Club of Scottsdale in 2008. She was a Medalist both years.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSBarbara Byrnes ...........................................PresidentKatherine Ehrlich ................................Vice PresidentKelly Loeb ................................................... SecretaryCarol Springer .............................................TreasurerKatherine Olson ................................ Officer at LargeBarbara Simmons Barbara Kahler Robin LaneJan Wobken

STAFFMary Pomroy .................................Executive DirectorJody Chandonnet ............... Communications ManagerLogan Erickson ... Manager, Handicapping & Course RatingErin Groeneveld ...... Tournament Operations Manager Susan Woods ...........Business Operations CoordinatorVivian Kelley........................Administrative AssistantMary Ann Souter ......................... Marketing Manager

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AWGA fORMS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOVE-IT

Start Using Your 25% Discount Now!Get your discount now while

making a fashion statement with your new products from Glove-It! From now until the end of the year, Glove-It

is offering all AWGA members a 25% discount on all their products when purchased on their website. Glove-It offers golf gloves, totes, shoe bags and other golf accessories. This is a Holiday Special so stock up now for your spring needs.

After the holiday special is over, AWGA members will receive a 15% discount on all Glove-It products purchased on their website, www.Gloveit.com.Enterthe discount code –AWGA – to receive yourdiscount. Discounts apply to the cost of the products only. Glove-It will extend offers throughout the year for holidays and seasonal promotions to AWGA members by increasing the regular 15% discount to a 25% discount on all purchases so watch our newsletter and e-mail newsblasts for these special offers. There is no minimum purchase necessary to receive the discount.

Although Glove-It products are sold in many golf stores, AWGA members can only receive their discounts by ordering their products online. Other retail stores will NOT honor this discount. Go to their website, browse a little and enter your AWGA code to receive your special discount.

This is one more way that we are working to add more value to your AWGA membership. Shopping is fun as an AWGA member!

1.KnowtheRulesofGolf -- Knowing what to do when you encounter difficulty on the course can save a great deal of time.

2.BeReadyWhen it’s yourTurn toPlay -- Do your pre-shot calculations before it’s your time to hit---gauging the wind, checking distance, reading putts, picking club shot strategy, etc. As the previously played ball is coming to a stop, be ready to swing away.

3.Have aPre-ShotRoutine&Limit yourPracticeSwings -- Too much time over the ball (or freezing) means you are locked up, which wastes time and usually results in a bad shot. If your ball is on a hilly lie or in deep grass, you may want to take a practice swing. But don’t take more than one.

4.BringSeveralClubsforEachShot -- When playing from a cart, select the club you intend to use plus one club less and one club more. Avoid the need to go back to the cart. If you miss a green, bring your putter as well as a wedge or other chipping club.

5.HoleOutwithContinuousPutting -- In stroke play if you can finish the hole by tapping in, do so instead of marking the ball.

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KIM HADDOW, LPGA INSTRUCTOR AT ANTELOPE HILLS RETURNS fROM AfRICA WITH fIRST PLACE MEDAL

“Representing America at the World University Games in South Africa is an experience I will cherish forever,” says Kim Haddow. “Over and over again we heard ‘USA is the Greatest nation in the world’ and we were asked by many if we could them find jobs in America. All of our coaches were extremely proud of our golfers and the way they acted as ambassadors from the United States.”

The USA Women won the first place medal with a score of 601. Switzerland was second and France was third. Three of our women were in the top 10 as individual players. The games were played at the Gary

Player Golf Club in Sun City. “The 2 ½ hour drive from the airport in Johannesburg was through mostly African country making the giant arches of the Lost City Resort an appropriate name,” remembers Kim. “The resort is built in an extinct volcanic crater and the climate was much like what we have in Prescott.”

Kim continues, “The Gary Player Course was in excellent condition. The greens were firm and very fast. The course rating is 77 and the slope is 149. That is a difficult course. Our opening ceremony was much like the Olympics with each country filing in with flags. The tournament was run first class with Rules Officials and volunteers from the South Africa Golf Association. They use the Rules of the Royal and Ancient which aren’t different except in the language used.” The students not only enjoyed the experience but made friends with each other breaking language barriers and exchanging gifts from each other’s countries. “Golf is wonderful in that manner. It’s a game that can bring people of all ages and cultures together,” she notes.

Kim was one of the coaches for this World Championship which is run by the FISU (International Federation of University Sports). The AWGA is fortunate to have Kim as one of our instructors for the Ambassador Program at Antelope Hills.

COOL CLUBS OffERS 50% DISCOUNT ON CUSTOM GOLf CLUB fITTINGS THROUGH END Of YEARCool Clubs, the golf industry’s leading custom club fitting company, has

exciting news for members of the AWGA! Contrary to popular belief, custom golf club fitting is not a specialty service reserved just for professionals. Cool Clubs can help golfers of all abilities “Play Better Golf” by matching their unique swing and launch characteristics to equipment that is right for them.

As a member of the AWGA, you are invited to come out to Cool Clubs to receive 50% off all fittings now through the end of the year. To learn more about Cool Clubs you can visit their website at www.coolclubs.com or contact their Customer Service Manager, Jennifer Sun, at 888.284.9292 or Jennifer.Sun@coolclubs.com.

GET YOUR GOLf LESSON ADVANTAGE CARDAT A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE Of $69

fOR AWGA MEMBERSMost golfers take lessons periodically whether it’s to sharpen your skills,

work on a specific swing problem or learn a new technique to lower your handicap. But sometimes lessons can be too costly to fit in our already strained budgets.

A group of PGA members has recently formed a network of golf teaching professionals who are offering discounted golf lessons. ThecostoftheGolfLessonAdvantageCardis$99;however,AWGAmemberscanreceiveaspecialrateofonly$69fromnowuntiltheendoftheyear. The annual membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Benefits include a 20-50% savings on posted private lesson rates with PGA Professionals, a FREE 30-minute private golf lesson and a large and growing network of teaching professionals all over the state.

Check out their website at www.golflessonadvantagecard.com to locate a teaching Pro in your area, find out more about additional benefits you’ll receive and purchase the Card. Click on “Arizona Women’s Golf Association” from the dropdown menu when prompted at “How Did You Hear About Us” to receive the special rate.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS fROM MINDI BOYSEN, AWGA fITNESS PARTNER

Knowing that our economy is giving us a blow, Mindi Boysen, TPI Level III Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, has some great specials for you! Get in tip-top golf shape without leaving your home and without spending a fortune! Plan ahead for the holidays and stock up! What great gift ideas to show you care about your favorite golfer – male or female!Get50%OffFourofherBestSellingProducts!BOOK:SYNERGISTICGOLF-ONEDAYATATIME:GetYour

Body,MindandSpiritWorkingTogetherforaBetterGame!Now only $12! Golf IS more than swinging a club! The philosophy that a fit body, healthy attitude, knowledge of the game and a good sense of humor working together produces better results is the premise of this fun-to-use, undated guide.

DVD#1:NoEquipment:Now only $10! This 80 minute DVD contains three (3) 15 minute workout themes and an entire Pre-Round Stretch routine at the first tee.

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DVD#3:BigBall:Now only $10! Big balls are absolutely key when wanting to improve posture, balance and trunk stability.

To purchase any of these golf fitness products, call Mindi at 480-203-6228 or e-mail her at mindi@fitforgolfusa.com. You cannot get the discount through her website. Offer ends December 31, 2008!

PHOENIX THEATRE PRESENTS“HOW THE OTHER HALf LOVES”

AWGA night at the Phoenix Theatre for the performance of “How the Other Half Loves” will

be on January 25, 2009. The deadline to purchase discounted tickets is January 23rd.

This famous, hilarious play is about three men who work at the same firm and have a little more in common than they thought! Complications arise when one of the younger men is having an affair with the wife of the oldest. Watch and laugh at how they try to get out of the mess.

Our partnership with the Phoenix Theatre allows for AWGA members to pay only $32.00 per ticket with no processing fees for the performances on the specific dates for each play.

Members must purchase tickets by calling Joseph Benesh at (602) 889-5283. Tell him you’re an AWGA member to get the discount. Tickets can be mailed or you can pick them up at the Will Call window on the night of the performance. For more information e-mail Joseph at j.benesh@phoenixtheatre.com.

USGA SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR EXHILARATING fOR fOUR AWGA WOMEN

Tucson’s Judy Miller and Cindy Bryniarski made it to the Round of 64 at the 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur on September 22nd. Rita Albertson from Scottsdale won her match in the Round of 64 - 4 & 3 sending her to the Round of 32. Rita lost to Joan Higgins who was the 2008 USGA Women’s Mid-Am Champion. Barbara Byrnes reached the Round of 32 by winning her Round of 64 match 2 & 1 but lost to Diane Lang in the Round of 32 - 3 & 2.

Congratulations to Judy, Cindy, Rita and Barb for their skill in playing and their enthusiastic representation of the AWGA at Tulsa Country Club for the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur.

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COURSE RATINGSElConquistador-ConquistadorSilver .................................................... 71.4/128Silver/Copper ....................................... 71.0/127Copper ................................................. 68.2/123ForestHighlands-CanyonGold ..................................................... 72.7/138 Mixed ................................................... 70.4/130Red ...................................................... 68.6/124

OmniTucsonNational-SonoranWhite ................................................... 72.5/136Red ...................................................... 68.0/120 Gold ..................................................... 64.7/110

RioVerde-WhiteWingWhite ................................................... 74.1/124Red/White Mix ..................................... 71.6/120Red ...................................................... 69.5/115Gold ..................................................... 66.5/110

RobsonRanchRust ..................................................... 72.2/117Plum .................................................... 67.2/108

SuperstitionMountain-ProspectorWhite ................................................... 76.6/139Green ................................................... 73.1/130 Red ...................................................... 70.2/121

SuperstitionMountain-LostGoldWhite ................................................... 76.3/138Green ................................................... 72.5/133Red ...................................................... 70.6/131

Reminder, please report all holes-in-one as they occur. Holes-in-one occurring prior to the previous newsletter publication date may be excluded from publication.

Agnas Smanski ................04/22/2008 .............PebbleCreek LGASandy Wolferberger .........05/22/2008 .............Mountainview/Preserve WGACarol Meiner ...................07/01/2008 .............Oakcreek CC WGAKaren Vanderjagt .............07/11/2008 .............SaddleBrooke WGAAnn Johnson ....................08/05/2008 .............Pebblecreek LGAMary Coon .......................08/07/2008 .............Pebblecreek LGASharon Tataren ................09/02/2008 .............Arizona Golf Resort WomenKay Lewis .......................09/02/2008 .............Sun City West Grandview WomenDebbie Holscher .............09/04/2008 .............Desert Hills Municipal WGAJane Yi ............................09/05/2008 .............Kino Springs WGAAnn Spino .......................09/11/2008 .............El Conquistador CC WomenKaren Vanderjagt .............09/11/2008 .............SaddleBrooke WGALynn Beattie ....................09/08/2008 .............Sanctuary Golf Club WomenPolly Fischette .................09/16/2008 .............Sun City Willowcreek WGAJanie Crabb .....................09/17/2008 .............Desert Hills GC WomenRandi Van Leer ...............09/17/2008 .............Heritage Highlands Women 18Grace Castellazzo ............09/19/2008 .............Pebblecreek Ladies NinersNorma Elser ....................09/23/2008 .............Gold Canyon WGAFran Vierck .....................09/27/2008 .............Local Handicap-Mtn. Shadows Women IBev Robinson ..................09/28/2008 .............Blackstone WGAPetra Chandler ................10/01/2008 .............Mountainview/Preserve WGALynn Beattie ....................10/02/2008 .............Sanctuary Golf Club WomenPhyllis Marsolek ..............10/07/2008 .............Verde Santa Fe WGAElsa Mandy .....................10/09/2008 .............Rio Verde Country Club WGASue Garretson ..................10/23/2008 .............Ironwood Golf Club WGANorma Sorensen ..............10/24/2008 .............Coyote Lakes WGAChristine D’Huy ..............10/28/2008 .............Ventana Canyon GC – Women 9Lupe Sutton .....................10/30/2008 .............The Refuge Women

CONGRATULATIONSTo The following Ladies on Their HOLES-IN-ONE!!!

2008 RALLY fOR THE CURE TOURNAMENTSLa Paloma WGA Raised $14,000 for the Susan G. Komen

Foundation. “Seventy-six members of La Paloma took part in the Rally for the Cure Prettiest in Pink Golf Tournament on Oct. 28, 2008,” said Mary Lews, WGA President. A special thanks to Linda Raezer and Blanca Cain for organizing this event.

Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association together with the Queen Creek Lady Niners and the Queen Creek Lady Putters hosted a “Rally for the Cure” golf event, luncheon and fashion show to also benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation and raised over $10,000. Marilyn Mazeika, President of QCLGA, Pam Campbell and Rose Welliver, Rally Committee Co-chairs hosted a wonderful event and deserve our many thanks!!

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THINK GOOD THOUGHTSChangeyourthoughts

andyouchangeyourworld.~ Norman Vincent Peale

(Note: Does that mean if I think I play good golf, I do play good golf?)

LYNN SIMMONS REACHES fINALS IN THE 2008 USGA WOMEN’S

MID-AM CHAMPIONSHIPAfter qualifying for the 2008 USGA Women’s

Mid-Amateur Championship, AWGA member, Lynn Simmons, demonstrated her skill and won two matches on September 10th at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She won her match with Mina Hardin from Texas, 4 and 3 and beat Noreen Mohler from Pennsylvania, 2 and 1, in the semifinals. Lynn expressed her excite-ment to the press and her happiness about reach-ing the finals. This was Lynn’s seventh USGA Women’s Mid-Am and said it was a “dream come true” to be playing in the final of a USGA event.

Lynn lost on the 18th hole to Joan Higgins from California in the final round of match play on Thursday at the 6,189-yard, par-72 course, so she fought a good fight. And there were a couple bright spots intermingled with the disappoint-ment. Her husband, Doug, surprised her and took a red-eye flight on Wednesday night to see her play on Thursday. And Lynn received a five year exemption into the championship which also was reason to be happy.

The Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship is one of 13 national championships conducted an-nually by the USGA. 10 of these championship events are held strictly for amateurs.

2008 AWGA STATE SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP fINAL RESULTS

Overall Net ChampionAnn Warren

Rio Verde Country Club67-71-61–199

freshman DivisionDivisionChampionBarbara Byrnes, Red Mountain Ranch CC ..........................................78-78-71--227DivisionNetChampCheryl Kwiatkowski,Working Womens Golf Assoc. ............................73-69-69--211FreshmanA–Gross1 Christie Austin, Estancia Club, The ................................................75-76-77--2282 Kelly Hollister, Working Womens Golf ...........................................77-75-77--229FreshmanA–Net1 Yvonne Brooks,Anthem Golf & Country ........................................77-70-70--217FreshmanB–Gross1 Monica Partch, Prescott Lakes GC ...................................................92-87-83--2622 Ruthann McGowan, Oro Valley CC ..................................................86-89-91--266FreshmanB–Net1 Karen Hughes, Encanto Golf Course ...............................................72-71-71--214

Sophomore DivisionDivisionChampionJudy Miller, Randolph North ................................................................81-72-76--229DivisionNetChampMarlu Allan, Desert Mountain ..............................................................67-73-67--207SophomoreA–Gross1 Rita Albertson, Cave Creek Golf Course .........................................77-80-78--2352 Christine Giza, Trilogy Golf Club @ Power ...................................82-86-78--246SophomoreA–Net1 Nancy Walter, Working Womens Golf .............................................75-73-75--223SophomoreB–Gross1 Mary Wurbel, Arrowhead Country Club ..........................................90-88-83--2612 Sharon Mentzer, Oro Valley CC ...................................................88-92-90--270SophomoreB–Net1 Vickie Bricker, Coyote Lakes Golf Club .........................................71-65-77--213

Junior DivisionDivisionChampionRita Weihe, AWGA Tournament Players .............................................79-74-75--228DivisionNetChampJudy Gayok, Oro Valley CC ...................................................................83-82-83--248JuniorA–Gross1 Lynn Zmistowski, Alta Mesa Country Club .....................................78-75-75--228JuniorA–Net1 Teddi Lewis, Antelope Hills Golf Course ........................................74-72-71--217JuniorB–Gross1 Pat Langley, Oro Valley CC...............................................................89-84-89--2622 Cheryl Shepard, Antelope Hills Golf Course ..................................92-86-86--264JuniorB–Net1 Jane Ross, Elephant Rocks G.C. ......................................................76-77-70--223JuniorC–Gross1 Patty Assante, Cottonwood Country Club ........................................98-92-88--2782 Penny Stigers, Saddlebrooke CC ......................................................92-97-96--285JuniorC–Net1 Peggy Hettinger, Cave Creek Golf Course .......................................79-75-72--226

Senior DivisionDivisionChampionBarbara Simmons, Arizona CC .............................................................85-84-77--246DivisionNetChampMargie Caves, Leisure World CC .........................................................70-80-70--220SeniorA–Gross1 Luanne Lea, Elephant Rocks G.C. ..................................................88-88-83--2592 Payton Davies, Sun City Vistoso .......................................................89-87-85--261SeniorA–Net1 Louise Blomberg, Hillcrest Golf Club .............................................76-76-74--226SeniorB–Gross1 Kathryn Burns, Mesa Country Club ...............................................96-96-102--2943 Gail Plimpton, Saddlebrooke CC .................................................110-102-93--305SeniorB–Net1 Betty Pasek, Ahwatukee Country Club ............................................74-72-79--225

Overall ChampionCindy Bryniarski

Briarwood Country Club75-75-73–223

Postgraduate DivisionDivisionChampionNorma Hill, Hillcrest Golf Club ......................... 84-85-82--251DivisionNetChampMaryann Fleharty, Emerald Canyon Golf ......... 70-74-67--211PostgraduateA–Gross1 Phyllis Sarrels, Saddlebrooke CC .................. 93-91-85--269PostgraduateA–Net1 Carolyn Burow, Rio Verde C.C. ...................... 72-66-76--214PostgraduateB–Gross1 Bruna Vitale, London Bridge GC ................... 99-85-96--280PostgraduateB–Net1 Nellie Olson, Foothills Golf Club ..................... 77-78-72--27

Super Senior DivisionDivisionChampionDonna Patek, Fred Enke Golf Course ................. 92-97-89--278DivisionNetChampBarbara Haley, Quail Creek CC ......................... 71-78-74--223SuperSenior–Gross1 Janet Wietersen, Pueblo del Sol GC .............. 97-95-96--288

Masters DivisionDivisionChampionDot Forshee, Oak Creek CC ..........................102-102-101--305DivisionNetChampMargie Bonini, Antelope Hills GC ..................... 72-76-75--223Masters–Gross1 Lois Park, Antelope Hills Golf Course .......97-103-105--305

Legends Trophies(LowgrossandnetfromtheSuperSeniorsandMastersdivisionscombined.)LegendsGrossWinnerDonna Patek, Fred Enke GC ............................... 92-97-89--278LegendsNetWinnerMargie Bonini, Antelope Hills Golf Course....... 72-76-75--223

IT’S TIME fOR THE AWGA ANNUAL MEETING

Mark your calendar forWednesday, January 28th, 2009at Paradise Valley Country Club.As in past years, we will have the business

meeting first followed by entertainment, a delicious dinner and an awards ceremony. If you have been to one of the AWGA Annual Meetings you know that the presentation of awards can be a truly comical and hilarious event.

Bring a friend and hear about the progress of the AWGA in 2008 and then enjoy an evening of food, friendship and fun!

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TWO NEW LOCATIONS fOR OUR AWGA AMBASSADOR PROGRAM ADD TO OUR GROWING LIST

The Haven Golf Course in Green Valley is one of our new locations for the fall session of the Ambassador Program. A PGA Class A instructor, Marvol Bernard, is one of only 1,800 with the Class A designation in the country. Rarer still, only 10 percent of these Class A PGA instructors are women! Marvol and her husband live on a boat in Alaska in the summer and spend their winters in Green Valley. Her philosophy is that “Golf is meant to be fun and getting instruction from a certified professional is the only way to go.” We are excited to have Marvol as a PGA Teaching Professional for our Ambassador Program and welcome her to be part of the AWGA family of instructors. She and the Ambassadors at Green Valley are eager to be participating in this effort to teach beginner golf lessons for women.

Poston Butte Golf Club is another site that has joined our list of Ambassador Programs. Their classes started on November 1st with Darrin Harn as the PGA instruc-tor and Debbie Darling and Cynthia Tietze as the Ambassadors. Both Debbie and Cynthia are active in the AWGA and play in most of the Association’s tournaments. Their course, Anthem at Merrill Ranch, is in the Southeast Valley and is managed by Troon. They are actively recruiting for their women’s golf club and boast that their course and women are hard to beat!

A fOND fAREWELL TO LIBBY MAGUIREFriends and family gathered at the South Mountain Community Church to

share in a Celebration of Life service for Elizabeth MaGuire, a woman beloved by everyone who knew her and a constant presence in the Valley’s golf community. She led an active life until she passed in August when she was 95 years old.

Libby, as she was affectionately known, was a great athlete who never found a game at which she couldn’t excel – golf was foremost among them. As her “nephew” John Rose remembers, “Golf was her lifelong passion. She had a competitive fire and agility that stayed with her until her last days.”

The AWGA was fortunate to have Libby among its ranks. Her skills and organizational ability were put to good use in the Arizona Women’s Golf Association. Libby served as President of the Board of Directors from 1971 – 1973. She was a mentor to many young golfers and a tireless promoter of the game. Libby was a charter member of Thunderbird Country Club and her skill in the game won her the honor of being the Club Champion in the 1950s. Libby was a member of the Encanto Golf Club’s WGA until she stopped playing golf at age 92.

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