JANUARY 2009

CHAIRMAN

~ SUZI OLSEN ~

Happy New Year! It’s all about change for the coming year and LCOM is hopping on the bandwagon! Because we want to make sure everyone takes the time to read what’s going on in our busy LCOM lives, you’ll see a slimmed down version of our monthly newsletter. Some of the “fun facts” info will only be posted on the bulletin board rather than duplicated here as well. But not to worry, anything you need to know will be available as usual.

We gathered for a festive annual joint board meeting at Tannin’s a couple of weeks ago and as part of regular business, took a look at ’08 in review and wow. We did accomplish a lot! We also all reevaluated our goals for ’09 and we are definitely off to a great start! We welcome any suggestions from you as well.... remember my Squawk Box is always available for ideas! I was presented with a beautiful silver charm bracelet and also will be receiving a personalized photo album from 2008. Thank you! You’re the best!

I look forward to seeing you at the Jan 8^th meeting when we kick off the New Year. Only with your support can we continue to be the best we can be! Suzi

LCOM Board Members

MEMBERSHIP

~ PATTI STRINGER ~

Total Full Memberships 147

Associate Memberships 27

Junior Membership 1

HALF YEAR FULL LCOM MEMBERSHIP FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE LADIES LOCKER ROOM FOR LADIES INTERESTED IN JOINING THE LADIES CLUB. Membership dues for the Fiscal Year 6 month period: Jan 1-June 30, 2009 is $110.

2009 Ladies Club Roster Books will be available after the 1^st of the Year. You will be notified when they are ready for pick up.

2009 Schedule of WSCGA Tournaments

Date	Tournament/Division	Hosting Club	Entry Date
1/15-16	Div 1 Executive Club Tournament Better Ball of Partners	Marrakesh CC Chaparral CC	10/17 12/12
1/19-20	Div 11 Senior Championship Individual Stroke Play	Indian Palms CC	10/24- 12/19
2/17	Div 1-11 Open Play Day	River Ridge CC	12/5- 1/30/09
2/23-24	Div 1 Senior Championship Individual Stroke Play	South Hills CC	12/5- 1/30/09
3/8-9	WSCGA Foundation PRO-AM	Lomas Sante Fe CC	12/5-2/27/09
3/16-17	Div 1 Mid-Winter Championship	Vista Valley CC	2/26-2/20/09
4/18	Women’s Golf Council Tournament 4-Person Designated Better Ball	Trilogy at La Quinta
4/20-21	Div 11 Fortmiller Net Championship Individual Stroke Play	Sycuan Resort & Casino CC	1/30-3/27/09

For information on events and upcoming tournaments, go to WSCGA’s Website at www.womensgolf.org

CLICK HERE for WSCGA Site

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Marie Appleman 1/1

Larraine Shaw 1/1

Noel Helm 1/3

Kathy Lyons 1/3

Ginny Vincent 1/10

Jackie Testman 1/12

Betsy Woodhouse 1/12

Barbara Merriman 1/14

Janet Mitchell 1/15

Diane Kraemer 1/18

Sue Matson 1/19

Tina Russell 1/19

Deborah Vermooten 1/20

Kay Hockema 1/24

Phyllis Goldstein 1/27

Julie Roth 1/29

Carol McLaughlin 1/30

PLAYDAYS

~JUDY DAVIS ~

Thanks to our December hostesses: Maria Barger, Patricia Stites, Ali North and Marjorie Warren. Our first hostesses for 2009 are Joey Knudson, Patsy Dryer and Linda Danto. If it ever stops raining, I am sure we will have a fun filled month of golf. Hope everyone has a healthy and happy New Year in ’09.

Please remember that I am available to attend hostess meetings or assist you in any way that is needed during your month of volunteering.

You can contact me by phone at (949) 388-2179 or by my e-mail at pdavissjc@cox.net

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER RESULTS

December General Meeting Winners

Mary Kay Minner, Jean Kelly

Carol McLaughlin, Celia Francese

Carol Warlick, Lisa Shaw

Rona Kipper, Ghost

Debby Sowers, Ginny Vincent

Sally Orgera, Georgianna Hales

November 29, 2008 - "Even Steven" Red/White Tees
	1st Place	Bev Letter	36.5
	2nd Place	Georgianna Hales	38
	Low Gross	Bev Letter	86
	Low Net	Bev Letter	73

December 6, 2008 - Not enough players for game
	Low Gross	Bev Letter	85
	Low Net	Bev Letter	72

December 11, 2008 - "Even Steven" Red Tees
	Flight A
	1st Place	Sally Orgera	34.5
	2nd Place	Ginny Vincent	35.5
	3rd Place	Yolanda Talbot	36.5
	Flight B
	1st Place	Jane Demeter	34
	2nd Place	Toni Taylor	36
	3rd Place	Maria Barger	42
	Low Gross	Yolanda Talbot	87
	Low Net	Yolanda Talbot & Sally Orgera	72

December 13, 2008 - "Best Nine" Red/White Tees
	1st Place	Georgianna Hales	30
	Low Gross	Georgianna Hales	90
	Low Net	Georgianna Hales	76

HANDICAPS

~ RONA KIPPER ~

Most Improved Players’ for the Month of December 2008

Old New Decrease

Sue Pebley 6.0 5.6 6.7

June Kim 10.2 9.7 4.9

Elena Miller 33.1 32.1 3.0

Congratulations Ladies!

MAJOR TOURNAMENTS

~ P.K. JENICAN & PATTY COLLINS ~

2009 PRESIDENT’S CUP TOURNAMENT

~ Jill Blurton-Jones ~

Starting out 2009 our 1^st Tournament of the New Year is the PRESIDENT’S CUP! Participation in this annual tournament is limited to the first 32 ladies that qualify and sign up. The Sign up Board will be posted in the Ladies' Locker room after the first of the year with more information.

PLEASE PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR

Round 1 February 17 – 20

Round 2 February 21 – 24

Quarter Finals February 26

Semi Finals March 3

Presidents Cup Finals March 5

GUEST DAY

~ DANI RATKELIS ~

Thursday, January 22

Our next Guest Day will be January 22nd 2009. Sign up after January 1^st, via e-mail with all the information for you and your guest no sooner than January 1, 2009. Also, after that time you could fill out information slip and put it in my locker #49 My E-MAIL IS algisdani@coz.net.

Please include the following:

MEMBER NAME, GUEST NAME, CLUB AFFILIATION, WSCGA

RULES

~ GEORGIANNA HALES ~

Rules Scenario That Often Confounds:

The Rules Department at the USGA fields approximately 20,000 questions annually. Though some are unusual situations, many of the questions relate to Rules 24-28. A basic familiarity with these Rules can go a long way toward helping us navigate our way around the course without confusion or delay.

One of the most frequently asked questions relates to when one player's ball is in a position on the putting green where it would assist a second player making a stroke off the putting green. What's the proper procedure? And does that procedure differ when it applies to partners in match play from when the players involved are competing in stroke play?

Following is the scenario that USGA Rules Officials use to explain the proper procedure when Rule 22-1 comes into play:

Players A and B are partners and Players C and D are partners in the same group in a competition. Player B's ball is in a position on the putting green where it would assist Player A who is making a stroke from off of the putting green. Is player B permitted to leave his ball on the putting green to assist Player A? Yes, Play B may leave his ball on the putting green; however Rule 22-1 states that except when a ball is in motion, if a player considers that a ball might assist any other player, he may (a) lift the ball if it is his ball, or (b) have any other ball lifted. Player C or Player D could require Player B to mark the position of and lift his ball if either player believes Player B's ball could assist Player A. In match play, there would be no penalty if Players C and D elected not to have Player B lift his ball. However, in stroke play, as Player C and D have an obligation to protect the field, they could be subject to disqualification if the Committee in charge of the competition believes they have intentionally allowed Player B's ball to be left on the green to assist Player A.

If Player B refused to lift his ball when requested to do so, he would be disqualified from the hole in match play and Player A would also be disqualified from the hole if Player B's ball did assist Player A. If Player B refused to lift his ball in stroke play, both Players A and B would be disqualified from the competition (Rules 3-4 and 31-7a).

NINE HOLERS

~ BARBARA BEHRENS ~

"Greetings Nine Holers". Mary Kay Minner and I are looking forward to a fun-filled, golf-filled, and "rules learning" year with you. We wish you a wonderful Holdiay Season and Healthy New Year!!!

LIBRARY NOTES

~ Marie DiDonato ~

I would like to thank all of you who shared books with the rest of us during 2008. We hope that this will continue during the New Year. Recently, we received a donation of two VCR Movies so I'm requesting - either VCR's or DVD's - of movies you no longer want. Thanks for sharing!