Congratulations Mandy Moore!

2014 LPGA T&CP National Championship
Congratulations to Mandy Moore, one of our Assistant Golf Professionals at the 2014 LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals Championship. We are so proud of you!

Mandy is pictured here with her husband

Eight competitors in the Championship division qualified for the 2015 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The eight qualifing spots did not come without drama. Amanda Moore, Charlotta Sorenstam, and Ashley Grier had a two-hole playoff to compete for the final two spots to qualify. The top eight finishers for the Championship were: Jean Bartholomew, Karen Paolozzi, Laurie Rinker, Alison Curdt, Amanda Moore, Lisa Grimes, Charlotta Sorenstam, and Elizabeth Caron.

Stop by the Pine Needles Golf Shop to Congratulate Mandy!

Need some advice on your game? Reserve your private lesson with Mandy today!

Call the Golf Shop: (910) 692-8611

Click here for more info on the championship

http://www.lpga.com/tcp/news/2014/national-championship-final.aspx

Pine Needles Member-Member Tournament

Member-Member Tournament

September 6th, 2014

$90.00 Entry Fee per Team ($45.00 per Member) 

Entry Fee Includes: Awards Luncheon, Prizes, Gifts, and Cart Fees 

FORMAT:  FOUR BALL STROKE PLAY (Better Ball of the Team) Gross & Net

PRIZES: Overall Low Gross – All Teams Eligible

LADIES:  We are having a special "pool" for all ladies who wish to participate but do not have a partner! All ladies entered into the "pool" will be drawn and paired at random. 

If you would like to be entered, please email Richelle before September 1st.

Trophies will be awarded to 1^st Place Net teams within each flight.

Golf Shop credit will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place teams in the Men’s and Women’s Division.

All Prizes Based on Full Field Participation

Sign up with Richelle in the Membership Office
or the Golf Shop

E-Mail: richelle.modolo@rossresorts.com
Richelle - (910) 693-3250
Golf Shop - (910) 692-8611 

2014 Club Championship

2014  Club Championships

Congratulations to our Winners!

Open Division

Club Champion, Sean Eaton

2nd Place - Chris Gibson

3rd Place -David Junkins

1st Place Net - Brad Diemert

2nd Place Net  -David McClure

3rd Place Net - Matthew Reinhardt

Senior Division

Senior Club Champion, Jerry Grout

2nd Place Sr. - Harry Lea

3rd Place Sr. - Bruce Atkinson

1st Place Net - Don Craven

2nd Place Net - Rich Bemis

3rd Place Net - Jay Mickle

Ladies Division

Ladies Club Champion, Therese St. Peter

2nd Place - Andrea Hodel

1st Place Net - Brenda Atkinson

2nd Place - Janet Sharp

On behalf of Pine Needles-Mid Pines, Thank You to every one who participated in the 2014 Club Championships!

Summer Cinic

August 15, 2014

Clinic Photos

This week the members went to the 4-hole practice loop for "real-life" situation practice. The Club Championships would be the following day, so this gave the members an opportunity to work on different shots they might need assistance with. 

 The Golf Pros talked about how to prepare for a Tournament both physically and mentally. It is important to give yourself plenty of time when preparing for a tournament. The day of the Tournament, make sure that you warm up and take a few different shots. Often times nerves can cause the body to act faster, causing you to speed up your swing. Take a minute to focus on your tempo and balance. 

Everyone's pre-game routine is different, so practice what works best for your individual needs. Mandy Moore said that she needs at least an hour to an hour and a half to focus, take a few practice shots and finish off by quietly focusing on herself. Where as Brett likes to take a quick 45-minutes and start the Tournament. 

Remember, the competitor next to you, is most likely feeling the same nerves as you are!

National Golf Month

In honor of National Golf Month we are sharing 18 ways to celebrate Golf during the month of August

1. Hit The Range: You're in for a long month. Get to the driving range and work out those kinks.

2. Plan A Trip: There is nothing better than a golf trip with your buddies to the Sandhills.

3. Get a USGA handicap: Why not get into a little competitive golf? You'll need an index through your club or state association.

4. Play for Something: Give yourself a little pressure by putting something on the line (we suggest drinks or lunch at the In The Rough Lounge or Pop's Lounge.)

5. Take a Lesson: We have some fabulous PGA teaching professionals here at Pine Needles and Mid Pines, take advantage of their knowledge!

6. Play a Par-3 Course: You can really improve your skills by only focusing on wedges and mid-irons for a day.

7. Play with your kids: Nothing is better than watching your  kids learn something new. Teach them the rules of golf while having a little fun. Hey, they may even want to join Youth Golfari next summer!

8. Splurge a little: Get out and spend a little extra and treat yourself to a new course. Nothing keeps your game fresh like a little change. 

9. Get the First Tee Time: The ambiance of Pine Needles and Mid Pines right at sunrise is breathtaking. Take it all in while others are sleeping their mornings away.

10. Play in a Charity Golf Tournament: There's no greater feeling than giving back to a worthy cause, while having fun!

11. Play 36 holes: After you get that first tee time have an early lunch and get back out there. You';ll get your second wind somewhere around the 22nd hole.

12. Walk: We know the North Carolina heat doesn't always warrant walking, but sometimes you get that perfect early fall weather right at the end of August. Take advantage of it.

13. Enhance Your Wardrobe: Treat yourself to some new golf apparel. You'll have so many golf outings this month, so don't get caught wearing that lucky shirt three times. Get yourself a new lucky shirt!

14. Play It Safe: Are you normally wild off the tee? Slow things down a bit and see how it impacts your game.

15. Tech Up: Download the Pine Needles-Mid Pines App to get all of our exclusive deals and be the first to hear all of the news. It's free!

16. Keep Stats: Your score isn't all that matters. Keep track of how many fairways and greens you hit.

17. Make a Bucket List: Put a golf course bucket list together. There's no shame in dreaming of Top 100 courses.

18. Clean Your Clubs: It's been a long month and those clubs have been overworked. Take care of them with a brush tool and water. 

End of Summer Wine Sale!