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Check out our website for the upcoming events as well as the dates to save in your diaries! We look forward to seeing you out on the course. Please reference the Sawgrass CC ForeTees page for upcoming events and full tournament detail.
Whether you are here in Ponte Vedra, away for the summer, or on vacation, 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.  Putt for dough! This week’s Stockton Cup, and the Match Play (Match-Around) format got me to thinking, ‘what’s better than making a putt when your opponent(s) have already counted you out?’ Not much. The feeling is one that’s hard to duplicate – think of Michael Jordan or Lebron James hitting that last minute 3 to win, the prom king or queen saying “yes,” the name (or student #) at the top of the grade sheet being yours – it’s an adrenaline rush and a momentum killer for you opponent(s). I learned to putt from my grandmother. She was 4’10” tall and she could putt the eyes out of it. She taught me that putting isn’t a matter of strength of body, but more strength of spirit. To be a great putter takes imagination and spirit. It takes focus. To putt great your focus needs to be on where you are going. Sure, better strokes open the door to more consistency – but nothing rolls like a ball - and perfect strokes often don’t make more putts than average strokes when the putter is in the hands of a player with great imagination and determination. I was once told “great players glare at their target and glance at their ball.” For average players that is usually just the opposite – they glance at their target and stare at their ball. My golfing youth was spent watching Jack Nicklaus essentially “stalk” his putts. His eyes focused, his demeanor that of a hunter, he seemed to make putts by willing them into the hole. I suggest that you can be a better putter simply by changing your focus. Build a routine around your target line. Let your eyes rest on the high point of your line, then let your eyes tell your feet where to stand, then let your eyes (and the target they are staring at) tell your arms where to swing, and let your eyes tell your hands what to feel. Finally let go. Let your mind be open to good things happening. As the saying goes, ‘if you think you can you might; if you think you can’t you won’t.’ Good luck and good golfing. 
The 2018 Ladies’ Club Championship concluded on this cool and windy afternoon....
The challenging conditions proved no match for Donna Fiedorowicz’ steady play. Ms. Fiedorowicz carded a 76 over the South/East rotation for a total of 233 over the three days of play.
The championship’s opening round had defending champion Chris Hunt trailing Ms. Fiedorowicz by a single shot after shooting 78. On day two of the event, where players had to contend with the legendary Sawgrass winds, Ms. Fiedorowicz was able to put some space between herself and the six-time winner. Ms. Hunt demonstrated her competitive spirit by opening the third round with a birdie, but an outgoing nine 37 by Ms. Fiedorowicz made the deficit one that was just too much to overcome.
This year’s event featured over 30 contestants who endured the cool temperatures and significant winds. These 30 plus players divided into four flights. Please congratulate our winners: Overall
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our participants, and those who cheered them on! 
Best Ball In/Best Ball Out/Best 18 Results Over forty ladies turned out to play Best Ball In/Best Ball Out/Best 18, a format where competitors could win with their front nine, back nine, and overall scores. Billie Rawot added an exclamation point to the end of the 2017-2018 SWGA Play Day series with the low overall net score of 69, low East Nine score of 34 net, and an excellent 35 net on South that was just edged out by Peggy Widicus and Barbara Mulcahy's matching 34s. Over on the West/South rotation, Marge Monteith earned the top 18-hole prize with matching nines of 36 net. Mary Lou Bannon and Phyllis Peter-Mallard shared the low front nine in this division, each with 35 net. Overall, thirteen ladies earned a share of the day's purse. Please visit the results link above to see all the winners and complete results. Next week, we conclude the season with Closing Day. We already have 88 ladies signed up to compete a 2 Net Best Ball competition and celebrate a great season. We welcome additional teams and are happy to help pair up singles and partial teams. We would also like to remind you not to miss a special chance to get a taste of France paired with camaraderie on the golf course during this year's Mixed Member-Guest on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Please visit ForeTees to sign-up for both events. Have a great week! Hank Dettlaff Assistant Golf Professional Sawgrass Country Club Please Visit ForeTees to Register for this Event! SWGA Closing Day May 1st, 2018 8:30 AM Shotgun - South/East Luncheon to Follow (Cost TBD) 2 Net Best Balls of Foursome 95% Handicap Allowance Choose Your Own Foursome
SJWGA Women’s Interclub Monday May 14 7 am registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 Shotgun Start Lunch to Follow Format: Best 2 of 4 Net. Maximum 36 handicap $55 check made payable to St Johns Golf & CC. $3 cash for prize pot. Sign up by Monday May 7 Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance Lady Nine Holers Update: Thursday, April 19th Two (2) Best of Four (4), Net Congratulations to the team of Linda Scaia, Cindy Pendell, Linda Gordon and Deborah Hartley on their stellar score of 71 in our 2 Best of 4 team format. Each player on the winning team will receive $10 each in Pro Shop credit. Our 2nd Place team missed out by 3 shots with a score of 74. The team of Nancy Wall, Ellen Paladino, Colleen Silvoy and Lucretia Sprowell will receive $5 each in Pro Shop credit. Upcoming events:
There is a “spring” in the air and the golf shop staff offers a great selection of wonderful breathable fabrics that can be worn from “head to toe”. While the weather fluctuates from cool to warm, we have you “covered” with pullovers and vests for cool mornings and evenings. The sun is heating up, so be sure to stay protected with sun tops and hats for the warmer afternoons. Vibrant colors and fashionable styles from Ralph Lauren, Peter Millar, Nivo and GG Blue fit well this time of year. This month, we feature some of the newest men’s styles from Peter Millar. Peter Millar features cutting edge fabrics that are performance driven; these features include moisture wicking, breathability and sun protection. Peter Millar’s classic styles of golf clothing will be sure to have you looking your best on and off the Golf Course. Ecco Golf footwear is a new line for Sawgrass. Ecco has built a reputation on providing the most comfortable styles in the industry with supple leathers with great attention to the details. Ecco strives to design their styles around the natural shape and movement of the foot, creating a simply, comfortable shoe. We look forward to your next visit to the Sawgrass Golf Shop.
 Great 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
MEN’S GOLF CLINICS -- Tuesday & Thursday Mornings 9:30-10:30am
"GIRLS ONLY" JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS -- Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30pm (NEW TIME)
WORKOUT WEDNESDAY -- Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:45am
JUNIOR CLINICS -- Wednesday Afternoon & Saturday Morning
GET FIT FRIDAYS - 8:00-11:00am or 2:00-5:00pm
 Green Tee Policy: In the spirit of “tee it forward,” the golf committee has dropped the green tee “age plus handicap formula". Instead play from the green tees is at the discretion of the player. In all events, other than Championships where play from certain teeing grounds is defined in the format, gentlemen players have the option to play from the teeing ground of their choice. For most events handicaps will be established from the white tees and handicap adjustments will take effect under paragraph 3-5 of the handicap manual. ‘Golf is meant to be enjoyed and part of the enjoyment is the ability to reach greens in regulation and putt for birdie – at least on occasion.’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Where in the levels above ‘inexperienced’ do you sit?
Which level are you at? If you want to shoot lower scores, then improving your level is the easiest and quickest way to get there. We’d strongly recommend booking in for a short game assessment with us. Get your technique checked and let’s see where improvements can be made to get you to Graduate, Master or Wizard, whichever is your next level. Bring a friend or friends. This is great fun in a group.
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