LAMGA By David Kubissa LA NINERS By Sandy Hockenberry This is the first of two conversations with the Lake Ashton golf pros who assist LAMGA throughout the year. PGA pro Ian Peterson joined the Lake Ashton Golf Club staff in 2022. He was named head professional in 2023. He plays a key role in supporting LAMGA’s tournaments and merchandise decisions. Where did you play your first round of golf? How old were you and with whom did you play? Hmm, probably Parkway Par 3 in Fremont, California. The course isn’t there anymore. I was about 5 years old and played with my dad. What motivated you to become a PGA professional, and what do you like most about the job? When my time trying to play professionally came to an end, it was the natural move for me. I love golf. I enjoy teaching/coaching and still getting an opportunity to play tournaments from time to time. Where did you work before coming to the Lake Ashton Golf Club? I spent a year and a half in the mortgage business before Lake Ashton, but before that, I spent seven years as the tournament coordinator for Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green. When you get a chance to practice, what are your favorite drills? For my game personally, I hit a lot of balls with a long towel under both armpits. This helps my arms and body stay in sync and gives my golf swing a nice three-quarters feel. I also use the circle drill when putting from 4, 5 and 6 feet. Red Hoagland Challenge update: Through June, the leaderboard is: 1. Jim Salb, $132.40; 2. Steve Kettells, $120.50; 3. Mike Krigelski, $116.50; 4. Denis Mulhearn, $110.50. Sponsor salute: LAMGA thanks the following businesses and professional services for their support: Amerity Financial (Burris Warner); Bates Capital; Chris Bruser, Mutual of Omaha; Christine Graves Insurance Inc.; Citizens Bank & Trust; Dan Mann Insurance, State Farm; Edward Jones, Melissa Kincaid; Karen Bryan Insurance Agency; Zinsmeister Insurance; Weaver Loveless Law; Theresa Yoder, D.V.M. 38 On July 1st, the Niners and Blue Man played a FourPerson Par-3 Scramble on the East course. Congratulations to the winners: Flight #1 – 1st Place – Clive Greeff, Deborah Waldrip, Liz Meigel, and Lee Holman; 2nd Place – Nolan Hake, Linda Reardon, and Pamela June; 3rd Place (tie) – Larry Griffin, Sharron Murphy, Cyndy Berry and Jay Schwartz; 3rd Place (tie) – Bruce Bellemeur, Marge Schwartz, Marilyn Consorto, and Jim Wagner; Flight #2 – 1st Place – Bill Testa, Donna Butch, Karen Farrande, David Neuner; 2nd Place – Randall Carpenter, Jan Wagner, Terry Moskalik, and Anthony Bowden 3rd Place – Dana Ferrande, Janice Serencko, MaryLou Jameson and Jim Gawrych Congratulations to all the winners!! Welcome back to returning past members: Betty McDonnell and Marilyn Consorto. The Niners look forward to playing with you ladies again. If you are interested in joining a fun group of women on Tuesday mornings to play 9 holes of golf, please stop by the Pro Shop and fill out an application. Everyone is welcome. August games will be: August 5: Throw Out Two – Throw out the two worst holes at the end of the round. Low Gross/Low Net scores win. (individual game) August 12: Tee It Up Scramble – 2 Person Scramble. Each person gets to hit ONE shot from a tee anywhere on the way to the green ONE time during the round. (team game) August 19: 1 Best Net Even/2 Best Nets Odd – Playing your own ball, take the best net on even numbered holes and 2 best nets on odd numbered holes. (individual game) August 26: 4-Person Scramble Furthest Putt – Four person scramble, on the Par 3 holes, you must pick the shot on the green that is FURTHEST away from the pin and play from there. Followed by Lunch with Friends. (team game)
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