Divot Update
October 27, 2015
Greetings! 
As an increasing number of our members are viewing the Divot Update and Divot Digest on mobile devices, it is now over 50%, it became incumbent on us to redesign our communications. This new layout is mobile-friendly making viewing on mobile devices easier without compromising the experience for those that view them on computers. We hope you find this helpful and as always welcome your comments and suggestions. 
November Highlights From The Golf Shop
  • TaylorMade Fitting Day on Thursday, November 5th from 10:00 - 2:00
    • Sign up in the golf shop for a fitting appointment
  • Our first Thursday Golf Clinic for the season will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 3:00 pm
    • Clinic participants will inform the instructor(s) of their desired areas to focus on for game improvement once they arrive for the clinic
    • Clinics will continue throughout the season on most Thursday's
    • Sign up on ForeTees to participate
  • The Monday Black Tee game makes its return on Monday, November 9th
    • Alex Gaugert will be running this event, see him with any questions
    • Sign up on ForeTees to participate
  • Our first ever Yoga for Golfers Workshop will be held on the South Driving Range on Friday, November 13th from 10:00am - 11:15am.
    • The workshop will be taught by Katherine Roberts, author of "Yoga for Golfers"
    • Cost is $35.00 per person
    • Members and their guests are welcome
    • Sign up on ForeTees to participate
  • Multi-Vendor Demo Day on Friday, November 20th from 10:00 - 3:00
    • Vendors include Ping, Callaway, Cobra and Srixon
  • Ecco WOW Wagon on Friday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30
    • Members will receive 30% off retail for any Ecco shoes purchased at the event
  • Annual Black Friday Sale on Friday, November 27th
    • 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Nearly all merchandise will be discounted the entire day
Donnielle Ostlund
Golf Shop Manager & Buyer
From The Golf Committee
As a reminder to those who are returning this fall, the wash to the left of #9 Ranch and the wash between #9 and #10 Peaks have been designated as lateral water hazards.  Should you find your ball in a lateral water hazard, your options are:
  1. Play the ball from within the hazard as it lies without grounding your club. No penalty
  2. Replay your shot from the spot where it was last played. 1-shot penalty
  3. Play a shot from any point along a line that extends from the hole back through the point that the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard yet no closer to the hole than the point that the ball last crossed the hazard. 1-shot penalty
  4. Drop a ball that is no more than 2-club lengths from the point that the ball last crossed the hazard yet no closer to the hole. 1-shot penalty
  5. Follow the same procedure as in #4 above yet dropping from a point that is equidistance from the hole yet on the opposite side of the hazard. 1-shot penalty
Also, we will have our new electric cart fleet soon.  The committee reminds you that: Effective November 1, 2015, gas carts shall no longer be used on the Tonto Verde golf courses. Members with gas carts in use at Tonto Verde as of July 1, 2015 may continue to use those carts until replaced.
Handicap Committee Update
Welcome back to all of Tonto's returning golfers.  Over the summer, the Handicap Committee has developed a Charter which is posted on the website under Tonto Verde Golf Club Documents.  We have also developed a statement of our Objectives and Plans for the coming golf season.  The Objectives and Plans document is posted on the website and you can Click Here to review. Kindly refer to both of these documents to better understand how your Handicap Committee is working on your behalf and what activities we expect to undertake over the next 6-7 months.

Needless to say, timely and accurate posting of scores by all players is critical to ensuring both fair and fun competitions.  It's not optional for any of us.  Rather, it is required of all of us in order for our club to maintain our individual USGA handicap index.  As you will see in the Objectives and Plans document, we will be implementing more stringent measures in the coming months to improve on our past performance in these areas. Maintaining an accurate index begins and ends with you!  Thank you in advance for your diligence in complying with the TVGC Handicap Posting Policy.

Your Handicap Committee,
Steve Calandrella - Handicap Committee Chairperson
Ray Borth - MGA Representative
Pam Schouten - WGA Representative
Val Jessen - NDA Representative
Doug King - Golf Committee Liaison
Justin Davis - Golf Shop Representative
Electric Cart Facility Update
In the October 13th Divot Digest I reported we had two issues to be resolved: The Electric Meter Room in the Clubhouse needed to be brought up to Code and Rio Verde Fire District required a Sprinkler System. Here is the current status:
  • The Electric Meter room has been brought up to code and SRP is scheduled for November 9th at 1:00 AM. This will require a total shutdown of power to the Clubhouse. This will have minimal impact on Clubhouse services. 
  • Golf Cart delivery will now be delayed until November 9th to coincide with the SRP hook up.
  • Sprinkler System was discussed at the October 20th Fire District Board Meeting and it was determined that a sprinkler system was required. A Motion was passed to allow the TVGC to operate up to 360 days without a sprinkler system and to hire a Fire Protection Engineer to recommend an adequate system for the building.
  • Floor and Pathways appear to be dirt and some have expressed concern. This is a compressed aggregate substance and will be watered down to compact the soil and finally Soil Tack will be applied to solidify the surface.
  • Landscaping will be designed and installed by Pamm Torrance and Travis Blamires. This will commence in mid-November when Travis and crew are done with over-seed.
  • Event Space will be adjacent to the front of the Cart Facility. This will provide a more user-friendly area for gathering after Golf Events. Jeff and Crew have started construction for the Score Boards.
  • Electric Golf Facility Open House was planned to coincide with the Welcome Back party on October 31st. In view of the above this will be postponed until a later date. 
Thanks to all Committee Members for their work and support.
 
Dave Burns
A Salute To Veterans
On Wednesday, November 11, (Veterans Day) Tonto Verde wants to especially recognize those who have served in the military on behalf of the United States and freedom.

If you are a Veteran, be sure to check in at the pro-shop that day where you will receive deserved recognition from the Tonto Verde Golf Club, the Tonto Verde Association and everyone at Tonto Verde.  In addition to our thanks, you will also receive a commemorative American flag pin.  We hope you will wear the pin proudly throughout the day so your friends at Tonto can thank you personally.  After golf or any time that day, wear your pin and receive one FREE tap beer in the TV grill or restaurant.

Throughout the day, the pro shop also will be conducting a Veterans Day raffle to allow everyone a chance to win a $300 gift certificate generously donated by the pro shop.  All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project, on behalf of Tonto Verde.  Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or five for $20.00.

Tonto Verde thanks all veterans ....on Veterans Day and every day!
From The MGA
Last chance to sign-up for Opening Day Breakfast and Shotgun Wednesday, October 28th. Click Here to sign up on the "Golf Events" page.   We start Fall Best Ball (two-man) on November 4th. To date, we have 59 teams and we could use one more two-some. Get a partner or contact the pro shop and they will assist you.

We are into our overseed time and we all need to remember to take our sand and seed bottles out to the fairway and repair our divots and any other unrepaired divots we find.  Remember we have extra sand/seed mix on Peaks #3, #7, at the turn, #12 and #15.  Fill them to the top.  Every divot we fix now is one less we have to worry about later.

See you at Opening Day!
From The WGA
WGA Opening Day is almost here!  Click Here to register now on ForeTees for this November 3rd 12:00 p.m. shotgun. When registering, you will have the chance to sign up for your choice of tees, and for the cocktail party after.  Let's have a record turnout for this fun event.

Our first regular brunch and meeting will be on November 10th at 10:30 a.m., and you will have a chance to welcome our 12 new WGA members:  Kris Amborn, Joyce Ardern, Cynthia Benzel, Paula Heitzer, Val Jessen, Karen Morehouse, Cathy Munger, Linda Paulos, Barb Rotunda, Nancy Sewell, Sally Storey, Nancy White and Kathy Young.  We now have 184 members ready to participate in the fun games and events planned for this season.

The two-day Member/Member event is coming up on November 17th (12:00 p.m.) and November 19th (12:30 p.m.).  The format will be a 1 of 2 best-ball eclectic on the Peaks Course, and registration opens on November 1st.

Start planning to invite a friend to the One-Day Guest Day on December 1st for an afternoon game, followed by dinner, prizes, and more fun.  Registration is not yet available for this event but, since the field is limited to 60 teams, check on ForeTees for the registration opening date.

We're delighted that Mike Bishop is coordinating our WGA golf events this season, and we're excited to see what he has in store for us.  Please make a point to meet him and welcome him to the WGA.
From The NDA
Please remember to sign up for the Welcome Back Coffee Party at Val Thomson's on Monday, November 2nd @ 9:00 am.  Sign up by going to tontoval@cox.net We look forward to seeing all the NDA members at Val 's home.  Please sign up to bring something (donuts, muffins, coffee cake, a fruit platter, a frittata, a quiche etc.) to the coffee party. You can sign up for what you would like to bring by going to tontoval@cox.net

Please remember to sign up for Opening Day Golf - Tuesday, November 3rd - 9:00 am shotgun scramble followed by lunch and the NDA business meeting.  You can sign up by going to ForeTees. Please be there no later than 8:45 am.  You don't want to miss the first day of the 2015-2016 golf season!  We will be golfing on the Peaks course, cart path only (good exercise!).  Donnielle asked that we are ready for announcements at the practice tees by no later than 8:45 that morning,  Click Here to register.  If you are not logged in you will have to insert your username and password, click on Nov, 3rd Opening Day Golf which will bring a registration form.  Fill it out and submit.  Voila-you're in!

If you are a Social Member and not golfing by Clicking Here you may sign up to attend the NDA's Opening Day Luncheon & Business Meeting on November 3rd. Fill out the form - it's that easy.

To date, 123 members have signed up for the 2015-2016 NDA season.  If you have forgotten or if you wish to join our fun group, please contact Membership Chair, Kathy Dorflinger at mkdorf@comcast.net or call her at 480-471-1072.
From The Lady Putters
If you would like to meet other Tonto Verde ladies and have fun, JOIN LADY PUTTERS!   We get together every Wednesday morning at 10am during the season.  After a round of putting on our beautiful 18-hole putting course, we enjoy visiting and getting acquainted over a special lunch prepared by Tonto Verde's talented chefs.   All golf members, HOA members and seasonal renters are welcome to join Lady Putters.  Please submit your registration form ASAP so you won't miss the FUN!  Return/mail your completed registration form (Click Here for form) along with your check to Sue Long at 18714 Ironwood Circle, Rio Verde, AZ 85263.  For questions, contact Sue at seplong@cox.net or call 480.550.2509.
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