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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 11
Seating available at 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
A Wonderful La Paloma tradition!
Come join Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, join in a sing-a-long with Mr. Ray and have a special visit with Santa!
Breakfast created by Chef Matt to feature two buffets:
Adult Buffet
Ham and Cheddar Cheese Egg Casserole
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Grilled Sausage Links
Potatoes O'Brian with Melted Peppers & Onions
Warm Pastries & Muffins
Kid's Buffet
Silver Dollar Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup
Scrambled Eggs
Hash Browns
Breakfast Ham
$19.95++ per adult
$9.95++ per child (6-11 years old), 5 and under free
Reservations required, please call 577-5885
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Holiday Shop Sale & Mixer
Friday, December 9
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Mega Mixer starts at 5:00 p.m. with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and special drink prices
Shop Sale also starts at 5:00 p.m.
Get in on games for great discounts!
Complimentary gift wrapping
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Sunday Night Dinner Specials in December
Born on the Bayou!
Sunday Night Dinner Specials in December, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Choice of Soup or Salad
Entrees include Dessert
Crawfish Etouffee with White Rice Pilaf & Tobacco Fried Onions $17
Pan Seared Gulf Snapper with Red Beans & Rice, Petite Vegetables, Creole Tomato Sauce $20
French Quarter Beignets with Honey Drizzle and Powdered Sugar $7 Back to top
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Holiday Club Hours
Club Hours for the Holidays
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December 24 |
December 25 |
December 31 |
January 1 |
| Clubhouse Dining |
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
closed |
7 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
7 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Golf Shop |
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Racquets & Health Club |
5:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Courtside Deli |
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Kids Club |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
closed |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Golf Hours and Upcoming Events
December Hours
First Tee Time 8:00 a.m.
Golf Shop Open: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practice Facilities Open
Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Men's Golf Association
Saturday, December 3, 8:00 a.m. shotgun
Ryder Cup Tournament
Wednesday, December 14, 12:30 p.m. tee times
Mini-MGA - Low Gross Low Net
Wednesday, December 21, all day tee times
Guest Day (up to three guests, cart fee only)
Women's Golf Association
Monday, Dec. 5 & Tuesday, Dec. 6
President's Cup tournament
Tuesday, December 13
Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 20
Skins game
Tuesday, December 27
Low Putts
Women's Golf Association 9 Holers
Wednesday, December 7
Four Clubs & A Putter
Wednesday, December 14
4 person scramble/comp holiday lunch
Wednesday, December 21
Open Play
Wednesday, December 28
Open Play
Couples Golf
Sunday, December 11, 12:30 p.m. shotgun
Four Person Progressive Best Ball
Make Your Own Foursome
$35 fee includes cart, then two drinks and appetizer after golf!
Sign Up Sheet on easel outside of Golf Shop
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Golf Rule of the Month
Rule of the Month by Brian Roluffs, Assistant Golf Professional
Rule 17-3. Ball Striking Flagstick or Attendant
The player's ball must not strike:
a. The flagstick when it is attended, removed or held up;
b. The person attending or holding up the flagstick or anything carried by him; or
c. The flagstick in the hole, unattended, when the stroke has been made on the putting green.
Exception: When the flagstick is attended, removed or held up without the player's authority
Penalty for Breach of Rule 17-3: Match play-loss of hole; Stroke play-two strokes and the ball must be played as it lies.
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Golf Instruction
The Short Game Simplified, Part III
by Corey Baehman, PGA, Head Golf Professional
Most golfers understand the importance of the short game and its impact on the scoring aspect of the game. What most players do not realize is the fact that there are three distinctly different short game shots. Putting, Chipping and Pitching. All three have their own set of pre-swing and in-swing fundamentals. This month I will go into detail with pitching and explain some of its unique features.
Pitching
Under certain situations where you have minimal green to work with or an obstacle to hit over the pitch shot is your best option. Generally speaking if you can’t putt then chip, and if you can’t chip then pitch. It is the lowest percentage of all three shots to execute due to the length of the swing and the touch required. The best way to view this shot is to think of it as a miniature full swing. The majority of miss-hits from pitching the golf ball are caused by deceleration, which happens when the down swing is slower than the backswing. By being deliberate with your backswing the chances of acceleration through impact are much greater. This acceleration gives the ball a higher trajectory and increases spin. Club selection is also important, with the lob wedge or sand wedge being used a majority of the time. Ball position is equally important when pitching to create a high shot. Keep the ball left of center to get the true loft off your wedge, anything right of center (for a right-handed golfer) will bring the trajectory lower.
So as you can see, understanding the differences between the three distinct short game shots will help you be decisive and promote confidence around the greens. It has been my experience to learn that the short game is 10% technique and 90% touch. Which means get to know the short game practice area, it’s your fastest route to lower scores!
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Junior Holiday Golf Clinic
Junior Golf Holiday Clinic
December 28, 29 and 30, 2011
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. all three days
we'll have tons of prizes and contests!
cost is $60 for members, $75 for non-members
topics covered will be putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing, rules and etiquette.
please sign up in the Golf Shop or call 299-1500
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MGA News
by Cliff Moulton
Congratulations to the following teams who placed at the top of the four-man Par Three tournament November 5th.
1st Place: Cary Marmis, Art Tesi, Jeff Prileson, Andy Genor
2nd Place: Pat Griffin, Richard Leslie, Rick Jaep, Bud Hornback
3rd Place: John Sights, Peter Switzer, Barry Polivka, Mike Ramsey
Ken Hall and Tom Rogers were the closest to the pin winners, and Larry Minich walked away with the $125 Grand Door Prize drawing.
The next event will be the ever popular Ryder Cup Tournament. The Golf Shop will establish two evenly matched teams, the “Red and the Blue”, based on handicaps. Then each foursome will have two members from each team competing against each other for points. A lot of fun, and with this format, it is guaranteed that half of the participants will place in the money! It is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd with an 8:00 shotgun start. Please sign up in the Men’s Locker room. The new 2012 officers will be announced afterward at the luncheon.
At the November MGA meeting, several new changes were approved by the committee.
- MGA tees will no longer be used for MGA events; “85 Rule” participants will be allowed to play from the copper tees from now on.
- All future Saturday MGA tournaments will start with an 8:00 shotgun.
- We will be adding a “Member-Guest” event to our schedule in 2012.
- The food/beverage allowance for those participating in “Mini MGA” events will be increased to $15.
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WGA News
by Barb Cecrle
The Holiday Season is here..AGAIN. The time goes by so quickly. Our Christmas/Holiday Party is December 13th. The game of the day will be an ABCD Scramble and depending upon a weather delay, either 18 or 9 holes played followed by our Luncheon. This year, 4 Donation Boxes will be set up in the Locker Room so our members can choose which one to give to. The Charities are Emerge: Center Against Domestic Violence (New or gently used clothing), Gospel Rescue Mission (clothing or food), Toy's for Tots (new unwrapped toys) and The Community Food Bank. Thank you in advanced for your participation. Rural Metro Fire Captain, Grant Cesarek will represent Kristi's Kid's KVOA Season for Hope Drive and speak at the Luncheon.
Our first Guest Day was November 15th on a BEAUTIFUL Fall day. "Taste of Tucson" and "Toast of La Paloma", Pam Phippin and her crack staff staged a gorgeous spread for lunch including delicious Empanadas to get our motors running and, (hope you didn't miss them), pretzels, pecans and chocolate bites made by Chef Pam. The "Big Enchiladas" taking home the Pesos were..1st Flight..1st, Cecile Follansbee, Marian Handy, Blanca Cain and Cheryl Kehoe..2nd..Karen Schubert, Gretchen Fisher, Suzie Corkill and Ellen Schmand..3rd..Laurie Wetterschneider, Norma Levy, Erica Langford and Pat Sturmon. 2nd Flight..1st..Lisa Soroka, Nancy Harden, Becca Reihman and Betsy Hanson..2nd..Kay Ott, Casey Martin, Judi Condon and Judith Sears..3rd..Linda Friedman, Debra Garcia, Jane Gabroy and Cindy Smith. Closest to the Pin Winners were: Members: Hill 4 Laurie Wetterschneider and Ridge 4 Karen Schubert. Guests: Hill 8 Cheryl Kehoe and Ridge 7 Dodi Van Dyke. Congrats to all..every one was a winner, however, as each participant took home a $50 gift card to area Metro Restaurants..WOW!!!
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WGA 9-Hole News
by Theresa Carravetta
As you’re reading this newsletter, we’ve all had a chance to enjoy the company of family, friends, turkey and pumpkin pie over the Thanksgiving holiday! So it’s time for a little exercise and we have just the thing! The 9 holers want to thank everyone for a fantastic opening day having the most golfers ever! Welcome to the ladies who are joining us from the 18 holers and the 2 new club members – Tiffany Taylor and Lupita O'Connell. We look forward to seeing as many players as possible for the Christmas
game on Wednesday December 14th. It will be a 9:00 shotgun scramble with another delicious complimentary lunch to follow. Even if you can’t golf, please sign up to enjoy the lunch.
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Promotions and Appointments
Jeff Brandt recently successfully attended the PGA of America’s Level 1 Checkpoint in Florida. He passed six written tests covering the PGA constitution, rules of golf, introduction to teaching, customer relations, golf car fleet management, and tournament operations. He also participated in three simulation tests covering golf club repair/design, rules of golf, and career enhancement. He is now enrolled in Level 2 and will go back to Florida once he has completed bookwork and has it approved by the PGA of America. Please congratulate Jeff the next time you see him.
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Club Manager Report
by Kent Instefjord, Club Manager
Happy Holidays to All
My first few messages took on a serious tone. This month, I’d like to lighten that a bit and take a moment to share what I am thankful for at this time in my life…not only during the holiday season, but each and every day…in no particular order of importance...and without mentioning individual names.
I GIVE THANKS FOR:
My most trusted and wonderful friend…my angel…my wife
Sunshine…The Desert
New Friendships
Golf Car Batteries
Healthy Children and Grandchildren
Skype
New Fitness Equipment
La Paloma CC Members and Staff
New Hips
Monsoon Season
Our Country…Our Troops
Westin Leadership
NFL Network
Relatives, Near and Far
Friday Mixers
New Opportunities
Old Friends
Airlines
Re-Organization Plans
Automatic Steamers
On-Line Tee Times
Cornish Rex Kittens
I hope all of you have many wonderful things to be thankful for. I send my best wishes for a very safe, blessed and memorable holiday season shared with family and friends.
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Tennis News
Duel In The Dirt
Saturday, December 10, 9:00 a.m.
Men's tennis matches vs. Tucson Country Club
Resort Cup
Saturday, December 17 at Ventana Canyon
Ladies "Beginners Beginners" Clinic
every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. with Director of Tennis Eric Styrmoe
No reservations needed. Please call Eric at 577-5888, before your first session in the clinic so he can welcome you!
Men's Drop In Doubles
every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Come to the Club for a game of men's doubles coordinated by Tennis Pro Mark Hardy. No charge, no need to sign up ahead of time!
Junior Tennis Clinics
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Fitness News
by Kent Instefjord, Club Manager
We are pleased to report, after months of speculation, misunderstandings, and on-going repairs and maintenance…we are now assured of all new equipment for the cardio and weight rooms at our Fitness Center. We expect delivery and installation to occur shortly after the new year. The Fitness Area may be down for a couple of days as we remove all of the old equipment and install the new equipment.
In addition, the property improvement plan which has been submitted as a part of the reorganization plan, contains necessary dollars to upgrade the fitness area flooring, ceilings, and other amenities. The timing of this project is still unclear, but we will keep you updated as we enter the New Year.
Lastly, we have purchased new steamers for the Fitness Center locker rooms. These new models are being built and we expect delivery in late January.
We appreciate everyone’s patience while we have worked diligently to get this project pushed through and accomplished.
Member Personal Training
Need instructions on how to use the fitness equipment properly? Want to know how to stretch correctly before and after a workout? Just sign up for your Member Personal Training session with Gina Rhine! The first session is free, the second session is just $5. Times with Gina can be scheduled at your convenience, Tuesday through Friday. Please call the Tennis desk at 577-5888 to schedule with Gina.
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New Year's Day Fun Run / Walk
6th Annual New Year's Day Fun Run / Walk
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 9 a.m.
Join other members as we kick off the New Year on a healthy beat! We'll hold a 2.5 mile Fun Run/Walk on the golf course at 9 a.m. on New Years Day. Free of charge, members of all ages invited to join in on this event! Pre-registration not necessary, just show up at the Clubhouse on New Year's Day morning at 9 a.m. with your running outfit and a healthy attitude! Back to top
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