Junior Golfers Enjoy Halloween Putt Putt

For the 2nd consecutive year, Fieldstone Golf Club hosted an annual Halloween themed kids afternoon.  The day started with our Annual Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls Halloween Putt Putt.  Fun was had by all on this "spooky" 6-hole mini-golf course design.  The day continued with games, a meal, and of course our Haunted House!  Happy Halloween!

 

 

Anniversary Cup Champions

Congratulations to the 2017 Anniversary Cup Champions.  This year's men's championship went to Rand Mendez who was able to put together an impressive 59 in the 18-hole select weekend format.  For the second year in a row, Diane Ogorek captured the women's championship with an excellent 64.  Diane's victory was quite impressive as although she was unaware at the time while playing her last hole, but she trailed the leader in the clubhouse Carolyn Mendez by 1 stroke.  Diane hit a marvelous 3rd shot into the 18th green and made the putt for birdie, net eagle, besting her score on the 18th in her previous round by 3 shots.  This hole catapulted Diane to back to back championships and a two shot victory in this year's championship.  Congratulations to all of the winners and top finishers in this year's event! 

 

2017 Women's Anniversary Cup Champion - Diane Ogorek

 

 

2017 Men's Anniversary Cup Champion - Rand Mendez

 

Memorial Day Team Championship Results

Men's Member Member Tournament

This year's Men's Member-Member Tournament began with 24 teams battling it out over 2 days for the prestigious major title.  The field was broken into flights consisting of 4 teams each, each team playing a head to head match against the other three other teams in their flight.  After 27 holes the flight winners all headed to a playoff for the overall championship.  Prevailing in this tournament for the second time in the past four years, the team of Mark Janney and Joe Farley bested the field once again in 2017.  Congratulations to all of the flight winners and of course our 2017 champions Mark and Joe! 

2017 Demo Day Calendar

Call the golf shop today to sign up for your desired fitting appointment time!

 

Spring Junior Golf Clinics - Sign up today!

New Local Rule at Fieldstone for 2017

As you may have recently heard the USGA and the R & A (the two governing bodies on The Rules of Golf) recently announced a massive overhaul to the current 34 Rules of Golf.  Although proposed changes have been announced and lots of information given as to what the impending changes involve we must remember that it is business as usual for the next two years.  The Rules of Golf are only able to be changed once every four years.  Thus, for the 2017 and 2018 golf seasons keep playing golf with the 34 Rules of Golf as they currently stand.  The proposed changes have been announced and given a review period, where anyone can go to the USGA website and write in on what they feel about any or all of the proposed changes.  I strongly encourage each of you to read through the changes and let the USGA know your feelings about any potential issues with the proposed changes.

However, all of this being said there is one new local rule that the USGA and R & A are allowing clubs who wish to adopt for the 2017 golf season and beyond.  Fieldstone Golf Club is adopting this local rule for all play, regular and tournament rounds.  The new local rule reads as follows.

When a player's ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or the ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment.

The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1.

This Local Rule applies only when the player's ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental.

Note: If it is determined that a player's ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water, or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location.  A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.

For more information about the new Local Rule, including explanatory diagrams, videos and a detailed question-and-answer document, please visit http://www.usga.org/rules-hub/2017-local-rule/new-local-rule.html

Significant changes for the New ProV1 and ProV1x Golf Balls

The two most popular golf balls in golf have some significant changes in their latest 2017 edition that has just hit the golf market.  In the past the ProV1x was known as the lower spinning version that was better for those golfers seeking extra distance off of the tee.  The older editions of the ProV1 used to then offer golfers more spin on their approach shots into the green and in the short game. 

 

The newer 2017 models of these golf balls feature the following differences.

 

ProV1 - Offers golfers a slightly lower trajectory and less spin than ProV1x.  This ball is best for golfers that are looking for increased distance via some extra roll out off of their tee shots.  It also features a slightly softer cover than the ProV1x for extra feel around the greens. 

 

ProV1x - Offers golfers a higher trajectory on tee shots and a more consistent flight than previous generation golf balls.  This golf ball will offer slightly more spin on approach shots into the green than the ProV1. 

 

It should also be noted that both the ProV1 and ProV1x golf balls will travel within 3 to 5 yards of each other regardless which ball a golfer plays.  Both balls dimple patterns have been updated this year to offer golfers a more consistent ball flight than previous generations.  Without a doubt, the #1 ball in golf continues to improve itself year after year!

 

With our continued efforts to be your one stop location for all your golfing needs, Fieldstone is pleased to continue offering you our member, 20% off on all dozen golf ball purchases in 2017!  We thank you for your support of the Fieldstone Golf Shop, once again a Platinum Top 100 Golf Shop in the nation for 2017!

Junior Golf Camp & Clinic Dates Released

The golf professional team is pleased to announce that the 2017 dates for our Spring Tune-Up Junior Clinics and our Summer Junior Masters Golf Camps have been released.  Please contact the golf shop  or email Head Golf Professional John Rudolph, jrudolph@troon.com, to sign up for one or more of these classes are your convenience.  

Spring Tune-Up Junior Clinics

April 29th

May 6th

May 13th

May 27th

All clinic dates are Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.  

Junior Masters Golf Camps

The Nicklaus Camp

June 27th - June 30th

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daily

The Snead Camp

July 8th & 9th

2:00 to 5:00 PM Daily

The Palmer Camp

August 8th - 11th

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daily

Call or email to reserve your spot today.  Space is limited!