Please reference the Sawgrass CC ForeTees page for upcoming events and full tournament detail. Please reference the Sawgrass CC ForeTees page for upcoming events and full tournament detail. You now have full access to Sawgrass CC merchandise. Brands including EP Pro, Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction and many more are now at your fingertips. If you are looking for a birthday gift or need a new set of signature Sawgrass Wine Glasses, our new online pro shop has everything you need. Visit www.sawgrasscc.vanguardproshop.com to purchase your new Sawgrass apparel and gifts.
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In a recent conversation with Bob Vokey and his associate Aaron Dill it was revealed that PGA Tour Players change their wedges almost weekly. When asked how often PGA Tour Players change their wedges Dill said, “it depends upon the week, the terrain, and the nature of the green complexes.” “For the average golfer, who routinely practices between play, wedges should last about 75 rounds. After that the grooves experience a degree of degradation that influences the roll-out of the shot.”
Here at Sawgrass with the sand base in the practice areas this calculation may need to be adjusted down slightly. As grooves wear, the first skip tends to elongate and the ball will tend to run-out making players believe their wedge goes further than it actually does. This impacts decisions regarding shots that need to carry water or false fronts.
All the major manufacturers have introduced new wedges, including Bob Vokey’s SM7 Series.
Come into the shop and check them out. Laura Dobbs 2018 First Lady's Cup Champion Consistency and resilience proved to be a winning combination as Laura Dobbs secured the First Lady's Cup with two similar scores in very different conditions. She had rounds of 74 net on South/East and 73 net on East/West for a total of 147 that was two clear of her nearest competitor. She, along with 21 other ladies, were rewarded for enduring the cool and damp first round conditions with a nearly perfect day. Diana Stewart took advantage, improving on her first round by 11 strokes with a net 69 that earned her second overall and first in the Martha Flight. A group of three was just one stroke behind at 150. This included Delores Adams and Indu Sapra in the Eleanor Flight and Gleith Mann in the Jackie Flight. Roseanne Corrigan earned the Bess Flight title with the lowest second round net score and the biggest comeback of the event, an impressive 24 strokes. Thanks to all who played for making an excellent competition! Before moving onto upcoming events, we would like to recognize our very own Chris Hunt for winning the Jacksonville Women's Golf Association Senior Championship! This event was played in three rounds, each at a different course around Jacksonville. Next up on our play day schedule is Variable Best Ball on Tuesday, February 20th. Nineteen teams are signed up for the SWGA Member-Member (3/6, 3/8, and 3/9) and there is room for plenty more. Finally, the registrations are streaming in for the Inaugural Sawgrass Classic. Don't delay to get your registration in for this new invitational event before it fills up. Please see below for more information. SAVE THE DATES 68 players registered | THE HAYT COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL NEW DATES: Saturday, March 17th through Monday, March 19th Saturday, March 17th College-Am Tournament & Practice Round Sunday & Monday, March 18th & 19th 54-Hole Stroke Play Invitational Sawgrass Country Club will play host to many the best collegiate teams in the country this February. We invite you to experience the future of the PGA Tour battle the difficult East/West Course. The University of North Florida will have a hospitality area open to all Sawgrass members and guests on tournament days and encourages member participation in the Saturday College-Am. Please contact the Golf Professional Shop for entry form and details. We hope you can come out and watch these talented young men. Click here for the 2018 College-Am Tournament Information Click here for the 2018 College-Am Entry Form Volunteers Needed! Those interested in assisting should contact Mike Broderick for more information. | New programs are now available to get you and your game in shape! LADIES' GOLF CLINICS -- Monday Afternoons -- 2:00-3:00pm -- OR -- 3:30-4:30pm | Improve your game on Monday afternoons with teaching professional, Laura Baugh. Each week will highlight an aspect of the game to get you scoring better! Suggested class size is 6-8 ladies. Monday, February 19 - No Clinic Monday, February 26 - Fairway Metals Sign up in the Golf Shop - $20 per session. | MEN’S GOLF CLINICS -- Tuesday & Thursday Mornings 9:30-10:30am | Spend Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Head Professional Mike Broderick to tune up your skills or get a quick refresher on the basics of the game. These sessions will be opportunities to discuss one element of golf that may be causing trouble in your own game. Tuesday, February 20 - 100 Yards & In Thursday, February 22 - Course Management Clinic (Limited to 8) Tuesday, February 27 - Chips, Bumps, and Pitches Instructional Clinics cost $15 per session. Contact Mike Broderick by phone (904) 273-3720 or by email to register. | "GIRLS ONLY" JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS -- Tuesdays from 4- 5pm | Girls ages 7-15 are encouraged to learn all aspects of the game in a fun, hour long clinic. Equipment will be provided as needed. The cost for each clinic is $10/junior. Please contact Laura Baugh in the Professional Shop at (904) 273-3720 or by email for further information. | WORKOUT WEDNESDAY -- Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:45am JUNIOR CLINICS -- Wednesday Afternoon & Saturday Morning | Each Wednesday through the school year and each Saturday morning throughout the year our Assistant Golf Professionals will host junior clinics for juniors of all ages (5-15 years of age) and abilities. Clinics will focus on a short game and a long game aspect each week. Wednesday Clinic: 4:00-5:00pm Saturday Clinic: 9:00-10:00am The cost for each clinic is $15/junior. Please contact the Golf Shop to register at (904) 273-3720 or by email for further information. | GET FIT FRIDAYS - 8:00-11:00am or 2:00-5:00pm | A member of the professional staff will be out to the practice facilities to highlight an element of the club fitting program at Sawgrass Country Club. February 16 - Full Swing Fittings February 23 - TaylorMade Demo Day 11:00am-3:00pm March 2 - Wedges March 9 - Golf-A-Rama 3:00pm-6:00pm March 16 - Putters March 23 - Wedges March 30 - Full Swing Fittings Complimentary with purchase | Monday Women's Clinics with Laura Baugh 2:00 - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Tuesday Men's Clinics with Mike Broderick 9:30 - 10:30 am "Girls' Only" Clinic with Laura Baugh 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Wednesday Workout Wednesday 7:30 am Junior Clinics 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Thursday Men's Clinics with Mike Broderick 9:30 - 10:30 am Short Game Clinic 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Friday Get Fit Friday 8:00 - 11:00 am and 2:00 - 5:00 pm | Saturday Junior Clinics 9:00 - 10:00 am Adult Beginners Clinic 3:00 - 4:00 pm | |