Quarterly News Letter

Maintenance

The Whispering Woods maintenance crew has done a great job over the winter repairing problem areas (such as the drainage on hole #4). They have also planted ornamental grasses on hole #4, taken down trees behind #16 Tee and overall kept the course in good condition. They are now gearing up for the opening of the Spring Season.

The Greens were fertilized on Feb. 23^rd and the 1^st Aerification of the course is scheduled for Tuesday May 29^th.

Too Cold, Too Hot, Raining?

No Problem! The temperature at Putter Heads is always 72 degrees.

Are you Physically Fit to play Golf?

“The Athletes Edge” (also located at Putter Heads) with Fitness Instructor Bob Adams offers:

· Golf Fitness Programs

· Strength Training

· Cardiovascular and more

Physical exercise can also help you lose those “Love Handles” that mysteriously show

Upcoming Events

· Ladies Spring Handicap April 17^th & 19^th

· Men’s Spring Handicap April 18^th & 20^th

· On March 8^th the Snowbirds will be playing a 100 man shot gun start tournament at our club. Because of this, the couples golf game will be cancelled for this day. They will however still be going to dinner that evening.

up during the winter months.

Another feature at Putter Heads is Body Massage Therapy by NC State Licensed Massage Therapist Toni C. Wallace, LTM.

Ladies Golf Clinic

The Whispering Woods Ladies Golf Clinic held on February 20^th and 21^st by Golf Instructor Veronica Karaman and our own Golf Pro Stuart Taylor was a very informative and motivating experience.

Attention MGA Members

The MGA Member Guest Tournament is scheduled for June 20^th. Time to start thinking about a guest to invite.

If you have no one in mind, there is a roster of available golfers posted in the men’s locker room.

There will be food, fun, and prizes for all!

On the first day of the event, Veronica started us out (as all golf games should) with some basic stretching and warm-up exercises.

Making You Aware

Spring Golf season is upon us. Are you Ready?

If not, Putter Heads Golf Club (located on Pinehurst Ave. in Southern Pines) can help.

Putter Heads is an indoor golf club owned and operated by Sam Bankhead.

This club features:

· An Indoor Driving Range

· Virtual Golf featuring worldwide golf courses including St. Andrews.

“Who wouldn’t want to play St Andrews!”

· And Much, Much More!

Veronica then moved on to various chipping and pitching instructions.		The ladies then had a practice session and individual instruction by Veronica and Stuart. Dale Briggs (Golf Pro at Knoll Wood) was also kind enough to step in to help with individual instructions.
The ladies then divided into two groups (one group with Veronica and one group with Stuart) for practice and individual instructions.		We then moved to the putting green for instructions and practice followed by a putting contest with Gerry Scalia taking 1^st, Shirley
		Smedley 2^nd and Lorraine Stanton 3^rd place. This day was followed by another delicious lunch at the Table on the Green. Veronica’s Mother Milly (age 90) who started playing golf at the age of 85, was also present at this two day event to inspire all of us to be the best that we can be. She has been her daughter’s inspiration every since she stepped onto her first putting green at the age of five. The Ladies of Whispering Woods Golf Club would like to thank Veronica, Stuart, Dale, and Milly for two very fun filled informative days. We would also like to wish Veronica luck on qualifying for the US Open this year. More photo of this event are posted on the news letter bulletin board at the Whispering Woods Golf Club.
Then, last but not least, Veronica gave instructions on the ever-dreadful bunker shots. At the end of the class, there was a closest to the pin chipping contest with Carole Huber taking 1^st, Flo Gaeta 2^nd, and Janet Wood 3^rd place. We then enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Whispering Woods Café.
The Second day of the event was held at Knoll Wood Golf Club. Veronica gave instructions on Driving.