Ann Barker

Each month we will feature one of our members in an interesting and informative format. This month we will get to know more about Ann Barker who has been a member here since 1996.

Ann has a solid 18 handicap and plays at least 85 rounds a year. She would certainly play more if we had a longer golf season. She lives in Yreka and drives here frequently to play and practice. Her calm and relaxed demeanor covers up her intense competitive nature. She has the ability to “drive for show” and “putt for dough”. Like the rest of us, her weakness is chipping around our difficult greens. Ann has managed to shoot a low score of 77 here at MSR and looks forward to shooting a 76 very soon. Her favorite hole at MSR is #7 because it’s a challenge and she never hits it in the water. She does not enjoy playing #3 too much, and I’m sure she has her reasons. Some people think the hole is too narrow, with tough bunkers, and lots of rough. Ann is a player who always does her best and never gives up on a hole. One of her favorite memories is when John Fryer Sr. hit an exploding golf ball off the first tee to begin his big tournament.

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The View Point

Have you noticed how warm it’s been lately? I went to grab my pitching wedge on the 8^th hole yesterday and burned my fingers. We’ve had lots of players at The Resort and most of them came up from Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Woodland, Phoenix, and Sacramento just to avoid the extreme heat. People enjoy coming here to play golf and relax in a setting that is very special. We are so lucky and proud to be part of the Mount Shasta Resort experience. Denis Smith and his staff have been busy hand watering “hot spots” on the course and everything should be nice and green again soon. The month of August should be busy with our Couples Tournament on the 8^th, the PGA Sweeps on the 14^th, the Vet’s Tournament on the 28^th, and a few “skins games” mixed in between. Check with the Pro Shop staff for more details.

A Slice Can Be Nice

Most golfers tend to slice the ball. Right handed players aim way left and the ball ends up way right due to side spin imparted on the ball by the golfer without intent. A slicer uses too much body action and improper hand action. The club approaches the ball on an outside to in swing path sending the ball spinning wildly to the right. MSR Pros J.J. and Rod can teach you how to hook the ball in about two minutes. First we fix your swing path so the club head is approaching the ball from in-to-out and your hand action will suddenly improve. Sometimes, a slice will fit the situation so don’t forget how to make it happen. A good player knows how and when to slice or hook and usually uses those shots to his advantage. Learn to work the ball both ways and watch your scores start to go down a bit. But, beware of the double-cross.

Hole-in-One Report

Mark Stenssas scored an “ace” on hole #5 on the 8^th of July, using his trusty #7 iron. Art Kauffman aced the 7^th hole with a #9 iron on July 25^th.

The PGA Championship

Two players have won this tournament five times each. Walter Hagen held the trophy in 1921,1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927. Winning the same tournament four consecutive years must be some kind of record as well. Jack Nicklaus won the event in 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1980. This year’s championship will be held at Whistling Straits G.C. in Kohler, Wisconsin. Be sure to sign up for the “sweeps” on August 14^th and come early to draw a good partner.

Beat the Pro

We had to give a few more bag tags away in July and they were well deserved. The hard working J.R. Rutherford managed to win another tag and he could be our “most improved golfer” this season. Frank Laiacona and Karl Diekman got lucky recently and also won tags to hang on their bags.

Tournament Results

Tui Iamkrasin shot a net 62 and won the British Open Sweeps on July 18^th. Her Pro partner was Charl Swartzel and they combined for a weekend total of 200. Bill Crowley came in second with a net 64. Adam Oreck shot a net 63 but came in tied for 7^th because he was paired with some Pro named Woods. Complete results are posted in the Pro Shop, so come by and see how you did.

High Five

All the Par 3’s here at MSR are relatively short but not easy. A good example is hole #5. This hole is only 154 yards from the blues, 139 from the whites and 122 from the gold tees. However, it’s straight up the hill and you can’t see the putting surface from the tee. You can see the top of the flag stick and that’s it. The two-tiered green slopes back to front and offers a real challenge. Short is OK but left, right, and long make the hole even tougher.

Some players have hit the center of the green with their tee shot, only to watch helplessly as their ball roles off the front of the green. If the rough was cut short, the ball could role all the way back to the tee. Not good ! So, we don’t complain about the rough between the tee and the green.

Eagle Sighting

Kimberly Page came into the Pro Shop recently and told us about her first “eagle” ever. She played here with “best friend” Sheerin McKenzie (from L.A.) and explained how she was able to shoot two under par on hole #6. She teed off with her Big Bertha driver, hit her second shot with the same club (off the fairway) and could not find her ball when they got to the green. It was quite a surprise when they discovered the ball was in the hole. Record a two on a par four and see how that can help your score ! !