Volume 1 Issue 2 March 2011

Dear Parents and Junior Golfers,

Gateway PGA It’s nice to finally see the weather take a turn toward the warmer side. February has been a
17269 Wild Horse very busy time for the Gateway Junior office. We now have well over 300 members signed
Creek Rd. up for membership and tournaments are beginning to take shape for the summer. The
Suite 110 spring series will begin on March 27th at WingHaven C.C. and I am really looking forward to
Chesterfield, finally meeting our junior golfers and getting the season started.
MO 63005
Phone: 636-532-3355
We had over 20 total applications for the Junior Ryder Cup Academy. Our committee read
through all the essays, letters of recommendations, and achievements our juniors have ac-
Kelly Newland,
Junior Golf Director cumulated while being involved with golf in the area. I can speak on behalf of the commit-
tee and say we were excited to see how many quality individuals we have in our junior pro-
gram! The decision process was a very difficult one and I will be excited when I can an-
nounce our boy and girl winner later this month.
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You can now login to your account on the junior website and register to play in the
2 Notices
Junior PGA Championship Qualifier at Spencer T. Olin as well as the Callaway Junior
3 Rule Tip World Qualifier at Innsbrook Resort. These two events are among the best in terms of
quality and depth of field. Make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to play and com-
4 Fitness Tip
pete for a spot in these two prestigious tournaments.
5 Junior Stories
The rules seminars and spring events are just a few weeks away. In this month’s
5 Trivia
newsletter read the fitness article by Barb Michael on stretching and warming up those
6 Coloring Page muscles before starting a round of golf. Also, be sure to check out Bob Shogren’s article on
the rules of golf. If you read the rules articles each month, you will be much more prepared
to compete and enjoy the summer events!

I hope to see you on the golf course!

Kelly

Outside Events
Please login to your Gateway Junior PGA Account to register for:

Callaway Jr. World Qualifier Innsbrook Resort June 2nd

Junior PGA Champ. Qualifier Spencer T. Olin June 6th - 7th

Click below to register for:

U.S Kids Qualifier Sunset Hills CC May 14th
Junior Optimist Qualifier Whitmoore GC June 9th
 Gateway PGA Certified Camps and Clinics
Are you looking for Camps or Clincs to attend this summer? Then be sure to check out the Camps/Clinics page under Junior
Golf page of the website. The facilities listed here are Gateway PGA Certified Junior Facilities. Click on the link under a fa-
cility that says “View More” to get more information about the programs they offer. The information has been broken down
into regions to help make your search easier. Please click HERE to view this information.

2011 Gateway PGA Foundation Scholarship

The Gateway PGA Foundation grants a limited number of scholarships for high school graduates. The Foundation places
collective emphasis on a commitment to golf, academics, and involvement in the community.
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please click HERE for more information and the application. The
deadline to return the completed application is August 5, 2011.

Swing Tip Video

In this video below you can watch John Hayes, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Forest Hills CC and host Dan Polites. John
shares a tip in working with left hand dominance in your short game. Click the video below to watch it now!

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Robert's Rules by Robert Shogren
From Woods & Irons Magazine

It’s as EASY as 1, 2, 3… 4

When a ball is dropped under a Rule of Golf -- whether for a free relief situation, or when one is taking a penalty under one of
the water hazard options for example -- it would certainly appear to be a simple procedure. However, over the years, I cer-
tainly have witnessed a variety of ways of Dropping a Ball… and some in very creative fashions, I might add.

For some reason, many golfers elect to proceed with a very high drop like Pic A. Others have a tendency to sort of "throw" the
ball in an underhand fashion or drop it from waist high as in Pic B.

If a ball is dropped in any of the above ways, or by anyone but the player, and played, the player incurs a one-stroke penalty
in either Match or Stroke Play. Therefore, to prevent a procedural penalty, see Pic C for the proper manner.

The simplest way to remember is:

E — Erect Stance
A — Arm's Length
S — Shoulder Height
Y — You Drop

If done in the above fashion, and the ball is dropped in the correct area and comes to rest in the proper place, you have pro-
ceeded correctly.

In addition, some other reminders when Dropping a Ball are:

1. You may stand in any direction.

2. Spinning the ball is not permissible.
3. If your ball touches any person or the equipment of any player before or after it strikes a part of the course and
before it comes to rest, the ball must be re-dropped without penalty.
4. When dropping in an area marked as a Drop Zone, you do not have to stand in the zone… but, the ball must first
strike the ground within it.

There are many other facets relative to Dropping and Re-Dropping under Rule 20-2. Reading this rule can be very helpful to
you… but, in the meantime, the actual dropping of a ball can be E-A-S-Y!

Retired from a 30-year career at Maritz, Robert Shogren has been a golf rules official for the last twenty-one years serving all levels of golf from High School
to College and Amateur to Top-Notch Professional. With only a few men and women in the Greater St. Louis area who are highly active rules officials,
Shogren is busy and on-call eleven to twelve months a year. For two to three months each winter, Bob officiates for the PGA?of America. Presently serving
the midwest region and Florida, Bob has officiated tournaments for numerous organizations throughout the country. To quote Bob, “I have done them all,”
including conducting Rules of Golf, on-course clinics at a variety of public courses and private clubs. Currently, he is the Assistant Tournament Director of
the Gateway PGA–Concentrating in the Rules Area.

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 Brought to You by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc.
Techniques/Strategies for Optimal Health and Fitness
Email: barb@optimallifestylesinc.com
Website: www.optimallifestylesinc.com
Phone: 314-984-0592

Stretching Toward Opening Day

As a golfer, you’re no doubt ready to get back to the game after a long winter absence – but be smart about it in order to pre-
vent injuries. Before you dash out to hit those buckets of balls and squeeze in as many rounds of golf as the spring-like
weather permits, take time to warm up.

If you can make stretching a priority in your fitness routine, your muscles and ligaments will become stronger and will thank
you. As an added bonus, you’ll move much more freely and feel more confident on the tee.

How to Warm-Up
The first step is to move in place and until your body feels warm. Then practice a golf swing slowly. This movement promotes
muscle flexibility.

Next, begin to stretch the arms, legs, hips, back, chest, shoulders, wrists, fingers and neck. To stretch a muscle, you want to
move it slowly, like pulling taffy through a full range of motion.

Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds with no bouncing.

Don’t force muscles to stretch.
Stretch two times each on both sides of the body if possible

After stretching, hit a few balls. Feeling loose? Then you’re ready to play your round.

Remember to stretch when you finish, too. It will help you to avoid being stiff or tight from the repetitive golf motion. The
same stretches work both before and after your game.

Make Stretching a Daily Routine

As a golfer, you need to stay limber and continue exercising to increase flexibility—this helps you perform a better turn in
your swing. Keep the stretching and flexibility routine up on a regular basis—i.e., work on it daily! Try mixing in a yoga class
once or twice a week so you’re sure to work all the important muscles.

Once you see the difference stretching makes in your game, it will become an essential part of your daily routine. And with
proper stretching, you’ll be ready for opening day with confidence, flexibility and a swing that fuels your game!

If you need help developing your flexibility routine, contact Optimal Lifestyles Inc. at 314-984-0592 for information on class
schedules and individual sessions.

Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. provides personal training, golf fitness and yoga for golfers. The owner, Barb Michael is the Fitness Education Sponsor for the Gate-
way PGA. The information provided by Optimal Lifestyles is for education purposes and should not replace care or advice from your physician. Please con-
sult with your physician before beginning an exercise program or suspect you are ill. The information for this article is from Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Sports Nutrition Guidebook and Nutrition Seminar.

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 Gateway PGA Juniors and Their Stories
In the Summer of 2010 Matthew Jansen, vacationed in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Matthew and his father were able to play the
Mayakoba Golf Course, this is the site of the PGA Tour Tournament the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Below Matthew is playing the course, standing in front of the Mayakobo Golf Classic sign, and playing the course in front of
an interesting rock formation.

*If you have photos or stories to share in the Gateway PGA Junior Newsletter please email Melina Rinehart at
Mrinehart@pgahq.com.

Golf Trivia
Answers on page 5

1) What's a golfer said to have if he is entitled to tee off first?

2) Who became the youngest and oldest player to win the Masters, in 1963 and 1986?

3) How many rounds must a golfer have have played to be eligible for a handicap?

4) What tournament did Arnold Palmer say he would play in as long as he could walk?

5) Three under Par for a hole is a ___________.

6) If you hit a ball in a water hazard, how many penalty strokes do you receive?

7) What golf legend is known as “The King”?

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 Coloring Page

Answers to the Trivia on page 5

1) The Honor 3) 10 5) Albatross 7) Arnold Palmer
2) Jack Nicklaus 4) The Masters 6) 1

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