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February 2011 Golf Trivia Winner

Happy Monday!  Good morning to all 2 or 3 of you who are reading the Houston Golf Nut blog right now.

The February 2011 Trivia Contest is officially over.  The question was:

A player has interference from an immovable obstruction (cart path) when:

(A) his ball lies on the cart path.
(B) his stance is on the cart path.
(C) his club hits the curbing of the cart path when he simulates a swing for the stroke.
(D) any or all of the above occur.

Most people got this right.  Over 30 entrants correctly chose “D” as the answer.  Rules insert please…

Rule 24-2. Immovable Obstruction
a. Interference

Interference by an immovable obstruction occurs when a ball lies in or on the obstruction, or when the obstruction interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing. If the player’s ball lies on the putting green, interference also occurs if an immovable obstruction on the putting green intervenes on his line of putt. Otherwise, intervention on the line of play is not, of itself, interference under this Rule.

Out of the correct entrants, one was chosen at random to win the Free Golf* for a Twosome at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club.

And the winner is…

Brandon Bain

Congrats Brandon.  Enjoy the free golf.  Til next time, grip it and rip it!

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February 2011 Golf Trivia Open

Want to win a free* twosome at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club?  Enter this month’s Golf Trivia contest for a chance.

Good luck!

"Look what you've done."

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High Meadow Ranch Golf Club 2011 Player Development Program

High Meadow Ranch Golf Club is happy to announce our 2011 Player Development Program in an effort to grow the game with our local beginner golfers.  For only $29 a month, you receive unlimited practice balls, free clinics taught by PGA Professionals, and discounted afternoon rates!  There’s nothing to lose and so much to gain! Contact Stephen Jurgella at sjurgella@highmeadowranchgolf.com for details on how to sign up and take your game to the next level!

Looking for the Best Rate Guaranteed?  Look no further than our home page, www.highmeadowranchgolf.com!

We here at High Meadow Ranch G.C. want to create the most relaxed, fun, and convenient experience for all of our golfers. Our online booking engine can do just that!  Whether you’re a senior, junior, or in-between you can book 24 hours a day 7 days a week in the comfort of your own home and receive the best rate guaranteed!

Whether you’re planning an outing for 20, or a tournament for 144, we want to help make your event the best it can be!  To learn more about hosting your tournament or event at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club email Kate at Kanawaty@highmeadowranchgolf.com.  With a banquet facility seating more than 150 guests, and a menu for every occasion, High Meadow Ranch Golf Club is the perfect venue!  Our professional staff and gorgeous setting will make your event one that your guests will sign up for again and again.

Call 281-356-7700 to learn more!

18 Holes For Cancer

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This year Team Lavaman is hosting “18 Holes Fore Cancer” on January 31, 2011 at Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.  This tournament will wholly benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their efforts to find a cure for cancer and support patients and families as they go through treatment.  An estimated 912,938 people in America are living with, or are in remission from, a blood borne cancer.  Every four minutes, someone new is diagnosed, every ten minutes someone dies.  LLS invested over $69 million in research during 2009 alone!  Our goal is to bridge the gap in expenses for patients and their families, and find the cure!
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Groupon Deal at Sienna Plantation

Golfing buddy sent me this link today for a pretty good deal at Sienna Plantation.  10 rounds for $148 (plus $20 cart fee).  Works out to about $35 per round.  Sounds good to me!

http://www.groupon.com/r/uu17628857

2011 Golf Resolutions

Happy New Year to everybody out in the golfing universe!

I’m excited for what 2011 will bring when it comes to my golf game.  Last year was a tough year for me on the links.  I was working like a madman (sometimes) to fix my over the top swing.  Had some success, but also a lot of steps backwards.  I shot my best scores in January and February and pretty much fell apart at the seams the rest of the year.

But, I’m not giving up.  My wife bought me a golf practice net for the backyard and I’ve been pounding balls the last week or so, concentrating on the proper swing path.

Yesterday, I golfed for the first time in about a month and shot my best score in almost a year.  Bogey or better on 15 of 18 holes, including 2 birdies!  Let’s see if it continues.

One of my golfing buddies noticed that the greens had a lot of un-repaired ball marks (I won’t say where), which raised the subject of golf resolutions for the year.  Fixing ball marks, filling your fairway divots, not playing slow, etc.

Do you have any good ones?  Share them in the comments or on the Houston Golf Nut Facebook page.

The Big 2 Trivia Winners

Winners of the December 2010 Golf Trivia contest have been determined.  For a refresher, here was the question:

Who is considered “The Big Three” in golf, widely credited with popularizing the sport around the world.

(A) Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino
(B) Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player
(C) Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player
(D) Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus

Of course, the answer is (C).

Tons of articles confirm this.  Here’s one from the NY Times:

The Big Three — that’s how they were known when Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player were dominating the PGA Tour and the major championships.

There were over 40 correct entrants.  Two were chosen at random for the 2 free golf* for 2 at Houston National Golf Club certificates (sounds a little confusing doesn’t it).

Drumroll please…..

Mick Stum

Stephen Schulz

Congrats guys.  I’d also like to point out that Stephen is the first multi-prize winner on the site.  (He also won free golf during the summer.)

Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Christmas Trivia Contest

New trivia contest is open from now until Sunday.  Enter now to win free golf for 2 at Houston National Golf Club.

Enter golf trivia here.

(Contest is closed as of 12/12.  Winners will be posted late on Monday.)

The gay pride parade was giving away free umbrellas that day.

New Holes at Houston National

Construction has begun on the fourth nine at Houston National Golf Club.   In addition to these new nine holes, the current South course is closed while undergoing a complete renovation.   The North and West 9′s are currently open for play, but will also see major improvements over the coming months.   When the South course and the new 9 holes open in Fall of 2011, they will constitute Sterling Country Club, a private members’ only experience.   Members of Sterling Country Club will have access to all 36 holes plus the stunning Houston National Clubhouse, locker rooms and Canyon Grille.  The public will still be able to play the updated North and West 18.   Make your tee time to play Houston National today!   We are open and better than ever!

Call 281-304-1400 for the pro shop.

Ryder Cup Answers

Alarm clock company shares soar after Furyk win.

Congrats to Jim Furyk who pulled off an $11 million sand save. Just behind that, Houston Golf Nut is pleased to announce the winner of the September Trivia Contest Part 2.

Question:  Which U.S. golfer has played the most Ryder Cup matches?

(A) Lee Trevino
(B) Lanny Wadkins
(C) Raymond Floyd
(D) Arnold Palmer
(E) Billy Casper

If you’ll remember, I included a link to the official Ryder Cup website along with the question.  (Who said I’m not a pushover?)  A handful of people misinterpreted the question as “Who played the most Ryder Cups?”.  The answers to both questions are on the same Ryder Cup All Time Records page.

Billy Casper has the most matches in the Ryder Cup with 37.

The winners, chosen at random from the correct entrants, are:

Shane P. Walker – Blaketree National Golf Club (for 4)

Glenn Flood – Clear Creek Golf Club (for 1)

Chris Sanders – Houston National Golf Club (for 2)