February 23rd, 2010

 

   We recently had our Annual WGAD meeting at Jerry Deu's House. Thank you Jerry for your hospitality. It was a great turnout there were 11 of us at the meeting. We have change a few things.

   First, the membership fee is now $30 you can make it in 2 payments of $15. We also want to welcome non-members to play in our Robert Despain tournament for a $50 fee with a approved handicap from another club. The Robert Despain Tournament is now a 2-day event. Mark the date on your calendar, take vacation time, do what you must it is on September 11th-12th.

   Our first WGAD Tournament will be held at Talonscove Golf Course on Saturday, March 27th with April 3rd as a back up date. There will be a BBQ Party at Jerry's house after the Tournament. Check out the schedule page for all the Tournaments for the rest of the year. Don't forget to invite a new friend out to golf with us!

 

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January 8th, 2010

 

   Happy New Year!!!  I like to thank everyone for supporting me as the Secretary of WGAD. Thank you WGAD members for your vote to donate to my fundraiser. My goal this year is to get more of our friends and family to join us on the golf course. I hope many of you can make it to our annual WGAD meeting so most of you can come play every month this year. Don't forget to use the donation/sponsor letter that I typed up so just print it up and give it to the local businesses in your area. The letter tells everything thats important to us such as why we play, the non-profit tax ID#, and the address where to send the donation. Exciting news this year is I will be representing the United States Deaf Women's Golf Team in Scotland at the World Deaf Golf Championship in August. I am looking forward to going it will be my first time going overseas. My fundraising is about half way there. Most of my sponsors are from family and friends. Only a few are from local businesses from my area. I have sent many letters all over the country some have replied that the economy is too slow for them to donate this year. Looking forward to see you at the meeting soon. It still in progress for when we will have the meeting.

 

 

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September 19th, 2009

 

   The Robert DeSpain Tournament was a blast!!  Riverside Golf Course was in good condition. The weather was beautiful and very calm. Congratulation to Melissa, Ricky and Robert for winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.   Also to Mitch, Layne, and Nolan for winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for their lowest Handicap Net. Biggest congratulation to Robert Walker for "Hole in One" on hole #8 at Riverside Golf Course.

 

   I will be hosting the next WGAD Tournament on October 10th at Bonneville Golf Course. Please sign up with me to play by October 4th.  I hope everyone will invite your friends who might like to join. I will have gift prizes for everyone so no membership required. Only those who wish to play for a cash prize can do so or not. Hope to increase membership for the new season in March!

 

 

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July 21st, 2009

 

    I know it has been awhile since you gotten an Newsletter from me. I've been gone on vacation and then off to the US Golf Championship in Colorado. I'm glad that I was able to represent Utah well and quailify to be on the USA Team and I will be going to Scotland in August 2010!!!!!

I will be happy to give a report at the Robert DeSpain Tournament about my experience!

 

I have a lot of information for you to know.

    First,  we will be having an WGAD Tournament in August while some of us will be in Idaho for FWGAD Tournament. Please Sign up with Troy joker10@tmail.com he thinking of having it at Riverside for good practice. A second chance to catch up for your rounds.

    Second, you need to have 5 rounds of golf played with a member to play in the Robert DeSpain Tournament in September. You can check the website under Members Scores Tab for the # rounds you have played. If you have played with another member and it is not there please turn in your scorecard to Troy or Me.  Any ? on this I would be happy to explain.

    Third, I need each member to check your Yahoo Handicap Tracker and update your scores ASAP so I can update the HC on the website.

Do Not Enter the Scramble score from Valley View!!  Some of you know I enter the scores for you but those who are new members you can choose to have me do it or you set it up yourself. Email me if you need that information to set it up.

 

 

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May 17th, 2009

 

   It was a beautiful and sunny day at the Ranches Golf Club. The people there were very nice. Great job Ricky working it out to play there. I personally chose to play one tee back all my second shots were long irons the whole time it was good practice for me to get ready for the USDGC in July. I would say this was one of the harder courses we played at with the tall rough of both sides of the fairway.

 

   The GSACD Tournament has been moved to be played on June 20th at Valley View Golf Course. WGAD membership is not required to play. It will be Two-Man Best Ball Scramble format. Hearing players must be teamed up with a deaf player. Reply your partner to Mitch by June 13th. Good opportunity to show our friends our awesome WGAD club!

 

   Registration for FWGAD is due by June 1st for $100.00 after June 1st is $125.00. The cost is $277.69 to stay and play which you pay when you get there. So far we have 6 people going and 2 cars going so we have room for 2 more in the Hotel. If you are interested please email Melissa or Mitch.

 

 

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April 28th, 2009

 

If you missed coming to April WGAD Tournament you don't want to miss out on the next one. We had a great day playing in the rain and all! Thanks to everyone that came except for one player. The course was nice and pretty. We want to welcome old and new members. Please check out the website it gets updated after every tournament. Those of you who are new please contact me so I can help you put in your scores for Handicap.

 

FYI the next Tournament has been changed to the Ranches Golf Club in Eagle Mountain. It is on Saturaday, May 16th. Ricky will let me know when the tee times will be. So please contact me by the deadline May 11th to reserve your spot. I will send out a reminder in a few weeks.

 

 

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March 28th, 2009

 

Wow! What a great start to the season. We played at Wingpointe and it was a beautiful sunny day except for the fast winds. The wind really threw everyone off their game. We will be playing our next tournament at Riverbend Golf Course on Saturday, April 25th. We have 5 tee time starting at 9:30am. I need everyone to reply if you want to play by Friday-April 16th. They have a strict cancelation policy ( $ ) so if I need to remove any extra tee times before that date. At our last meeting we have voted to remove all members emails off the website except for Officers. Please check out the website it all has been updated.

 

Got Golf!

Secretary / Treasurer

Melissa Stockton

 

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February 24th, 2009

 

Well the winter sure gone fast for me this year.  I am excited to begin a new season of golf.  We will be having our season opener on Saturday, March 21st at Wingpointe Golf Course (near the airport).  If bad weather backup date is March 28th. We just recently had a meeting last Sunday at Iggy's Sports Grill. We were able to set the schedule and review last year minutes and by-laws. We will be having a offical meeting on March 21st to vote on everything and if anyone wants to bring up new business come prepared. I want to remind you to bring $15 for WGAD membership.

 

Don't forget to check out www.wgad.org I have updated the whole website.  Check out the different Tournaments we like to help you save on transportation and hotel if we can go to some of these together. Any questions at all please email me at melissastockton@xmission.com

 

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October 1st, 2008

 

I want to thank everyone for participating in the Robert DeSpain Tournament. It was a beautiful day. It was a lot of fun and a lot of surprise winners. We had lots of great prizes given out. I would like to give a big "Thank You" to Troy for all his hard work setting up many tournaments this year. Also those who have hosted a Tournament, Thank You!! I would like to set a goal that everyone try to bring one new friend for the new season next year. We will have a meeting set up sometime in the future to conclude the minutes and financial reports. Feel free to email with any questions or comments to add to the website. I will do my best to be accurate for stats.

 

Got Golf!

Secretary / Treasurer

Melissa Stockton

 

 

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September 4th, 2008

 

Well summer is flying by. I want to thank Ricky for hosting August Tournament. Everyone got a prize and there was many ways to win. As we are approaching our biggest tournament for our Club I am excited about the prizes that will be given out. For those who need to quilalify not too late to get more rounds played. I want to thank Troy for working hard all year to get tournaments going. Hope to see everyone on Saturday September 13th!

 

Got Golf!

Melissa Stockton

 

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July 23rd, 2008

 

Hey Golfers,

Wow! Month of July had been very busy to some of us, some went to Reno, some will be
going to FWGAD, or some gone Camping with their Families/Friends or stuck at work.
Meanwhile, I just wanted to say about Saturday July 19th, a week after we returned from
Reno. Melissa hosted the golf tournament at Bountiful Ridge. 10 Golfers showed up. I
would like all who went on that day, to appluded to Melissa for her wonderful job
collecting prizes and sponsered prizes. Say there were 25 different prizes given out,
some were cash, some were gift or items. She has done a great job and completed at the
top. Lets give a Hand to Melissa Stockton! Good work, gal!

Ricky P will take care of August Tournament, he will keep in touch with us.

I would like to ask you guys and need your help for September...that there will have End
of Season Tournament for the WGAD "Robert DeSpain Annual Memorial Tournament" If you guys
know any sponsers or anything to put in our fun prizes, that will be great help. I am
working on to collecting some sponsors. Its been rough lately but I ain't giving up. I
would like to have a best overall tournament...with lots of prizes. I would like to have
everyone who shows up will receive something even though you played rubbish or no name on
stakes.

Melissa, again, Great Job for July's Game...I bet you had great experienced and
motivating to host another one Next year...

Will see you all in August Tournament.
If you guys have any concerns or questions about Robert DeSpain, or asking Sponsors,
please email me at this email  joker10@tmail.com.

Thanks!
Vice President / Tournament Director
Troy Ercanbrack

 

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July 16th, 2008

 

Hello Everyone

 

Some of us just got back from Reno. We had a BLAST!! We played in the DeafNation Golf Classic at Arrowcreek Country Club. The course was very nice and very difficult. Melissa Stockton won 1st place in the Womens flight placed 13th overall out of 64 players. Ricky Pinon placed 12th in Championship Flight and placed 19th overall. Troy Ercanbrack won 2nd place in the 2nd Flight place 43rd overall. Smiley Briseno placed 37th overall. Robert Walker placed 41st overall. Ron Heinrich placed 45th overall. Mitch Phillips placed 51st overall. Results are posted on DeafNation.com. Congratulations to everyone!

 

For those who signed up this Saturday at Bountiful Ridge meet at 9:30am to pay up prize fee. I will go over the rules at 10am so if you need to warm up or whatever do it before 10am. FYI our next tournament will be August 16th and Ricky Pinon will be hosting.

 

Smiley Briseno is hosting the USDB Golf 4 men/women Scramble that will be on Saturday, October 4th at Sun Hills Golf Course. To help support their sports programs. Cost is $55.00 per person or $220.00 per team. Includes golf and food. Wgad will be donating $100.00 to USDB. 

 

Got Golf!

Sec/Tres

Melissa Stockton

 

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July 6th, 2008

 

Hello Golfers

I am thrilled to be hosting July WGAD Tournament!!!! I have gotten votes from about half of you guys so thank you for your vote. We are going to be playing on July 19th at Bountiful Ridge Golf Course. We are meeting at 9am.

Here are the details of our Tournament.

There will be prizes for all 18 holes!! They will be either "cash prize" or "gift prize".
I have received some donations for the prizes. Plus 7 more other prizes. So even the last
place guy will receive a prize!

We have a grand total of 25.... prizes. If I have more players than expected I probably
have a few more prizes. I will provide a detailed direction for each hole and
instructions on the "Putting Mulligan Card".

8 holes will be Putting Prizes.
8 holes will be Close Cup Prizes.
2 holes will be Driving Prizes.

Plus some surprise prizes!!

Every Player will receive a free "Putting Mulligan Card". This can be used on the green
on any hole, for any prize or not! You may also buy a "Putting Mulligan Card" for $1.00
up to $5.00. So you can Mulligan up to 6 times. Limit 1 mulligan per hole.

Please reply to sign up. THE DEADLINE IS SATURDAY JULY 12TH!

 

Got Golf!

Sec/Tres

Melissa Stockton

 

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June 22nd, 2008

 

         Well, when I got up this morning I couldn't bend over without pain. Unfortnately I was struck by a errant golf ball by Layne on the fairway on the 1st hole right in the rib. I was sore a little bit till about the 17th and 18th hole it really started to hurt. This morning it was black and blue but I will survive. So beware even standing on the sideline you can get hit. Due to the small amount of players we had moved the tournament to Old Mill Golf Course in S.L.C. It was a beautiful day and pretty hot. This was a challenging course some played well others did not. We counted our handicaps for this tournament so congrats to Ricky 1st place and Ron 2nd place.

 

         Reminder we still have 2 more WGAD tournaments before the Big "Robert DeSpain Tournament" in September. Get your 5 rounds in if you have not done so yet if you have played some rounds turn in the scorecards to me. Rounds played with other members too can count toward qualifiying for the RDT. We hope to see our biggest group attendance at the Robert Despain Tournament on September 13th.

 

       I will be sending a email out I hope everyone responds.

       I will be asking your vote for the next tournament date and place.

       Dates are July 19th or 26th.

       Places will be either Eagle Mountain or Bountiful Ridge.

 

Even if you can't play let us know too.

 

Got Golf!

Sec/Tres

Melissa Stockton

 

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May 31st, 2008    

Hello Golfers
         It was Friday night, I remembered I looked at the clock 1:17 A.M. I had completed all my duties, all my projects, and all the prizes are prepared.  Off I went to bed little after 1:30....  RISE'd AND SHINE'd!! The smell of morning freshness was great and knew it was a BEAUTY day for golfing. The weather was nice with lovely sunshines. The wind blew slightly but then it stopped later on. As I arrived at Riverside Golf Course early, some of the players already arrived there before me. One by one, excited players started to show up.  When the time got close to  9:00 A.M. 20 Full Players / 10 Teams showed up without any problems. I explained the RULES and stuff before first Tee off at 9:30 A.M.
         I announced the pairings...The 1st Group was 'The ScotsMen' - Robert and James Walker / 'The Pin Seeker' Melissa and Barry Stockton. The 2nd Group was 'Titlies Pro-V1' - Cory Flecther and Ricky Pinon / 'JOKER'S WILD!' Troy Ercanbrack and Chris Hill. The 3rd Group was  'Big N and DJ' Nolan and DJ Parker / 'I.R.S.' Smiley Bresino and Kingi. The 4th Group was 'Stay'in Alive' Layne Neilson and Cole / 'Dragonslayers' Mitch P and Grant Carverand. The last Group was '88' Ron Heinrich and Scott Russell /  'The Bish' K5 (Kevin) and his Grandfather Bishop. We all started at the back nine (10th hole) because there was another tournament going on at the same time. We all went and played near to or less than 5 hours thru 18 holes.
         After they completed their 18 Holes, the teams came out and met us at Riverdale Park, hosted by GSACD, for some Picinc Social Park. While I collected the prize stakes & scorecards , as I was working on the prizes, everyone was talking about how they did or what happen to that hole or any funny stories they tell it each others. Finally, Melissa, Barry, and I got the prize list and names completed and scorecards accounted. There are 16 total Prizes. First of all, GSACD and WGAD each sponsered $100 into the tournament. All players paid $10 for prizes. Only 4 mulligans were bought (unbeleivable that I totally forgot to buy me couple of Mulligans that I had planned because I was too busy to worry about that! )  And Riverside Owner, Ernie, sponsered 5 sleeves of golf balls and 2 Free Rounds of Golf at Riverside Golf Course. Some of the players brought their camera but Melissa took most of the pictures. Enjoy looking at those pictures.
         I wanted to say 'BIG THANKS' to Melissa for helping me out with most of the stuff and had lots of feedbacks with me, thats a great 'Teamwork' there! Also wanted to thank Barry's help at the 19th hole.  Most of All, I wanted to thanked the WGAD for letting GSACD Tournament News onto their Website, so that everyone can look at it.  We got to give a big hand to Riverside Golf Course that they did great job on course conditions and great sponsership by owner of the course, Ernie. Overall, everything ran as smooth as baby's butt even though there were 1 mistake or misunderstanding about scorecards but we got that worked out quickly after questions was asked.

           Here are the winners...
Par 3 Closest Cups - $25.00 each
# 3 - Melissa
# 8 - Cole
#12 - Kevin
#18 - Melissa
Par 4 2nd Shot Closest Cups - $20.00 each
# 6 - Kevin
#11 - Smiley
Par 5 3rd Shot Closest Cups - $20.00 each
# 5 - Grant
#17 - Barry
Long Drive Winner - $5.00 and sleeve of balls
# 7 - Robert
Shortest Putt Winner - $5.00 and Sleeve of Balls
# 1 - Cory
Longest Putt Winner - $5.00 and Sleeve of Balls
#16 - Scott
Low Putt Scores
1st - Chris Hill (25)- $30.00
2nd - Melissa Stockton (30)- $15.00
Team Winners  (Top 3 gets Money Spot)
1st - 'THE BISH' (65) - $100 PLUS 2 Rounds of Golf
2nd - 'TITLIEST PRO-V1' (71) - $60
3rd - 'THE PIN SEEKER' (74) - $30
also other scores in order...
4th JOKERS WILD - (76)
5th I.R.S. - (77)
6th THE SCOTSMEN TIED AT (80)
6th DRAGONSLAYERS TIED AT (80)
8th "88" - (83)
9th STAY'IN ALIVE -(86)
10th BIG N AND DJ -(91)

 

 

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Sunday May 18th, 2008

 

          On Saturday we played our 3rd WGAD Tournament. It was located at beautiful TalonsCove Golf Course. It was a sunny and warm day. There were 10 of us and we all had a great time. The highlight of the tournament is Cory Fletcher shot a "77"   WOW!!  We missed those who couldn't come and join us. We have 3 new members please welcome them, they are Barry Stockton, Kevin Bishop, and John Coles. The next tournament is just around the corner don't want to miss out.  The GSACD/WGAD Tournament on May 31st. We have tee times at Riverside Golf Course around 9ish. It is a 2-Man scramble so sign up with a team name and who is your partner. Your partner can be hearing. Deadline is Monday May 24th so email Troy at  joker10@tmail.com.

 

         Please remember to enter your scores from Saturday to yahoo handicap tracker if you forgot your score check the results page. Also enter any non-tournament rounds played with another member to count toward your Robert Despain requirement turn those in to me. We will be using all scores not just WGAD tournaments to determine your handicap for the Robert Despain Tournament.

 

        Cory and I have made some changes to the Website please check it out! See any mistakes let me know. I have put all the pictures from Saturday on the Website under the Photos page.

 

Got Golf!

Sec/Tres

Melissa Stockton

 

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Saturday May 10th, 2008

 

Golfers,
I have made tee times, but this is what I hate. I had to use my Credit card to
reserve 6 groups for May 17th so I really need you to email me. Directly Troy Ercanbrack @
joker10@tmail.com, that you will make it, if you fail to show up, you will still have to pay the
prices because I am actually paying for everyone. The plan is, stick with same deadline May 
12th / 13th, once I collect the players names, I will call back to Talons Cove  to either
remove groups or add group.
AGAIN, PLEASE EMAIL ME THAT YOU WILL PLAY MAY 17TH AT TALONS COVE. Please be there 9:15 - 9:30.
We will need take group picture before tee off.
Those who are going for sure are : (7)
Troy
Grant
Robert
Layne
Melissa
Cory
Ricky
It is very important to email me if you will make it, if I do not hear from you, means I will
not count you in because of credit card situation. To make it easier, simple email me @
joker10@tmail,com and say you're in or you're out.
Thanks a bunch!
Troy Ercanbrack
2008 V.P. / TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

 

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Tuesday April 29th, 2008

 

Hello Golfers,

        The WGAD board is pleased that we now have 17 members. We hope we can keep increasing meaning more prizes and more fun! We had a great time on Saturday at Valley View. Weather was nice and sunny! We want to welcome all our new members. They are Travis Z, Paul B, Jeremy C, Doyle P, Blake L, James W, Layne N, and Grant C. Don't miss out our upcoming Tournaments are May 17th at TalonsCove (maybe) and May 31st GSACD annual Tournament at Riverside Golf Course.

        Please remember to sign up with Yahoo.com to post your handicap and join our private group. If you need the information again to sign up, email me for the directions. If you do not sign up then you will not be able to participate in the handicap prizes. We are hoping soon we can start using our handicap. Please turn in your score cards to me on May 17th if you played with another member it can be counted in for your handicap score.  If you do not have a computer or having trouble setting it up then contact me and I will set it up for you.

 

Got Golf!

Sec/Tre

Melissa Stockton

 

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Friday April 18th, 2008

 

Guys,
It would be appreciated to email Troy Ercanbrack, and let him know that you will make it
to any events, it doesn't have to be exactly on deadline, because I'd like to know and
prepare in case I need to add another(s) group or lose group(s). It will make it easier
for me, allrighty Guys!
Ok, those I have down as a GO for April 26th are...
Please be there before 10:30, first Tee Off @ 10:56a
(Let me know if I'm missing your name)
(*)= Relative related
Troy,Melissa,Mitch,Robert,Cory, *Grant,*James W, Ricky, Smiley, Scott, Ron, and Travis Z.
12 players
(Ricky, and Cory, could you please forward this to your buddies that I don't have their
email)

Those that are new please remember to bring $10 for membership and $10 for Prize.
I am not sure with...
Trenton, Criag D, Layne,and Jerry
4 players
Those can't make it...
Nolan
1 player

Thanks !

VP and Tour Director
TROY ERCANBRACK

 

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