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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.  The 2018 Sawgrass Stakes, Men’s Spring Member-Guest, was held on May 17th through 19th. Thirty-six (36) two-man teams competed in a variety of formats under Stableford points. The weather cooperated a majority of the day on Friday and Saturday to allow the event to conclude with a Shootout on Saturday afternoon. The tournament, coordinated by event chairs Byron Miller and Josh Winstead, honored the history of horseracing to include flights named after the famous race courses, Triple Crown winners, and some race themed action. Many thanks for the chairs for their dedication to this new event. After 36-holes of competition, our winners of each flight and one “wild card” team of flight runners-up played between #9 East and #9 West to determine the Overall Champions. The four flight winners for this year were:
The four flight winners played in from #9 East to #9 West green with a shot from 114 yards. Lou Pontigo and guest Daniel Bertucelli, of the Santa Anita Flight, earned a two in the modified alternate shot format. Pontigo and Bertucelli advanced to the Shootout Championship.
The Flight Winners and “Wild Card” team needed their best 8-iron shot from #9 West to #9 East green. All five teams hit up on the green or back fringe leaving their partners with good 2nd shot attempts. Mike Knox was the first to hole out draining an 18 foot putt, crowning the team with the top honors for the inaugural event. Please join us in congratulating Mike Galloway and guest, Mike Knox, for their victory in the 2018 Sawgrass Stakes Invitational.
Thank you to all participants for playing, and the many spectators on East. Congratulations to our champions! For a full recap of play, please find the flight results attached.
Sawgrass Country Club hosted the US Open Local Qualifier on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Eighty (80) players started, 72 finished, and five (5) qualified to the regionals plus two (2) alternates. Tyler McCumber, Ponte Vedra Beach, fired a 70 on the East/West to earn medalist honors. Thompson Mitchell, St. Simons, GA, and Bryan Martin, Thousand Oaks, CA, qualified with a 1-under par 71. Ted Smith, Chandler Blanchet, and Jacques Wilson played off for the final two qualifying positions. All players advanced with pars on #1 East. Ted Smith of Westlake, Ohio and Chandler Blanchet of Gainesville, Florida both parred #2 East to advance. Jacques Wilson of Fulshear, Texas and Timothy O’Neal of Savannah, Georgia served as alternates from the Sawgrass Qualifier. Most of the players of this region head to the Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida on June 4th for their chance to advance to Shinnecock Hills in the 118th US Open Championship. For full detail, please follow the link to the FSGA website.  Summer Series - May 24th, 2018 Results The first event of the new SWGA Summer Series took place in beautiful spring sunshine. Indu Sapra and Diana Reek led the field and their respective flights with 37 points. Cathy Harding edged out Betsy Meister in a match of cards for the top spot in the Third Flight, each having earned 34 points. Thanks to all who have joined the series! Complete results can be viewed by clicking here. Future series updates will be sent only to the series roster so please let me know if you would like to join, or if you would like to receive updates, even if you aren't able to play this summer.
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Please click here for further details.  Sawgrass Country Club West Nine Bunker Project June 4th-August 14th Project Scope of Work A portion of the Phase III master facilities plan approved by membership included the updating of the West Nine greenside bunkers. The following is a brief snap-shot of this project. The bunkers on the West Nine were last renovated in the summer of 2013. At that time, the newest bunker technology available was the Better Billy Bunker System. Under the direction of the golf course architect, Sawgrass was one of the first clubs in the State to utilize this new construction method. As is the case when adopting new technologies, there are always “bugs” to work out. Following the completion of the West Nine bunkers, and while building the East and South bunkers (2014-2015), the Better Billy Bunker people reached out to Sawgrass. They explained that the original specifications that called for 3”- 4” of bunker sand at the bottoms were receiving less than optimum feedback from the golfing community. The bunkers seemed to be too firm and too wet for the Florida climate. The new recommendation was to install 7” of angled sand to the bottom of the bunker. After consulting with the USGA, GCSAA, GCBAA, and our golf course architect, it became clear that the newest specifications provided a more desirable golfing experience. As a result, the East and South Nine bunkers were built with 7” on the bottom while the West Nine were built with 3”. The scope of work this summer is to remove the bunker sand from the greenside bunkers on the West Nine and excavate them to the matching depth of the East Course. The faces will be stabilized with a capillary concrete while the drainage at the base will be replaced. This provides for a better draining bunker and a more consistent playing surfaces property wide. Work begins during the normal maintenance closure period which starts on June 4th. The West Nine is scheduled to remain closed for the summer, reopening following the August maintenance closure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but assure you that the professional staff and management team of Sawgrass Country Club have met with many industry professionals and all agree this is our most appropriate course of action. Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you on the property.  2018 Aerification Schedule June 4th – 14th July 30th – August 9th Aerification is very necessary to ensure the long-term health and playability of our turf. We understand how much of an inconvenience this closure can be for those who wish to play golf during this time. The club has made a large commitment to bring the golf course in line with the finest clubs in the Southeast. The expectation for playability and detail has increased in conjunction with the renovations. To ensure conditions equal to or better than the best in the area, the following must be done:
This list presents the main tasks, but it is certainly not a comprehensive list of all that are done. While much of the aerifying is accomplished in the first seven days of closure, the clean-up process takes a significant portion of the second week. Any sacrifice in closure time leads to a course with a significant amount of debris, plugs, and overall poor playing conditions. In order to expedite the above processes, additional equipment is rented, contractors are hired to assist, and temporary labor is brought on board. This closure time allows the maintenance department to accomplish more of the needed processes and reduces further disruption to play. The additional closure time gives the turf extra time to recover without traffic. This leads to better playing conditions once play resumes. For several years we have discussed and studied closure days. They are necessary with the increased standards expected of Sawgrass Country Club. The aerification process is disruptive to the turf and the golf experience in the short term, but it is very important to protect the long term playability of the course. To provide an outlet for play the golf professional staff is making arrangements with other area clubs. The Golf Maintenance Department thanks you for your understanding and support and we look forward to returning the course to you in the best shape possible.
Watch for Ron Philo, Jr. – PGA Director of Golf during the telecast of the 51st PGA Professional Championship the week of June 17th through 20th. Ron joins 312 fellow PGA golf professionals at Bayonet Black Horse in Seaside, California. Ron looks to earn his second title as he won the 2006 Championship at Atunyote Golf Club in Verona, N.Y. Good luck, Ron!  Mike Broderick, Head Golf Professional, traveled to the Westin Puntacana Resort this week as a part of the PGA Ambassador program. The trip included ten (10) fellow PGA members from New Jersey, Texas, South Carolina and Florida along with three representatives from several major golf manufacturers. The group enjoyed rounds at La Cana, Corales, and Punta Espada between business meetings and meals hosted adjacent to the Caribbean. The experience was wonderful from start to finish, including a VIP assistant through customs at the resort owned airport. Something that everyone should experience! When planning your next golf trip, contact Mike or Ron for possible advantages through their affiliations. 
British OPEN Golf Trip 2019 The Golf Professional Staff at Sawgrass Country Club would like to announce a trip to Scotland and Northern Ireland in July 2019 for the British Open Championship. This trip provides a fabulous opportunity to visit bonnie Scotland and the Emerald Isle and witness their beauty up close, as well as a chance to play on some of the most famous courses in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your final two days on tour will be spent at Royal Portrush Golf Club to experience the 148th OPEN Championship. Please click here to find full detail of this offering.  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
WORKOUT WEDNESDAY -- Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:45am
JUNIOR CLINICS -- Wednesday Afternoon & Saturday Morning
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