 May Day, spring, and young minds turn to... Golf?? May 1st, RCFC member and Golf Official Warren Wilson will report on changes to the rules of golf. Golf started in Scotland in the mid 1400’s and has been evolving ever since. Warren's presentation will focus on golf's uniqueness, and how the Rules of Golf have evolved to deal with the myriad of situations that golfers face. According to Wikipedia, "the rules of golf consist of a standard set of regulations and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played and prescribe penalties for rule infractions. They are jointly written and administered by the R&A (spun off from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) the governing body of golf worldwide except in the United States and Mexico, which is governed by the United States Golf Association (USGA). The rule book, entitled Rules of Golf, is published on a regular basis." A central principle, although not one of the numbered rules, is found in the R&A rule book's inside front cover: "Play the ball as it lies, play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is fair. But to do what is fair, you need to know the Rules of Golf." The Rotary 4 Way Test?? In addition to the rules, golf adheres to a code of conduct known as etiquette, which generally means playing the game with due respect for the golf course golf course and other players. Etiquette is often seen as being as important to the sport as the rules themselves. Born and raised in Cheyenne, Warren attended the University of Wyoming receiving both a BS and MSBA in Business. His first career was as an Infantry Officer in the US Army. Assignments included the continental US, Alaska, Europe and Korea, with units as diverse as CINCLANT’S Airborne Command Post, Allied Command Europe Mobil Force Land and the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. His final assignment was as an Inspector General for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, traveling throughout Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. His second career was as a golf administrator beginning as Director of Operations for the Golf Associations of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. He retired as Director of Rules and Competitions for the Colorado Golf Association in 2006. With the CGA he organized and ran all the top amateur events in the state, The Colorado Open, The Colorado Senior Open, all men’s USGA qualifiers, in addition to being a Rules Official at the US Women’s Open and the US Men’s State Team Championship. He is a Trustee for the Southwestern Amateur and Trustee Emeritus of the Pacific Coast Golf Association. He still officiates at the Pacific Coast Amateur, the Southwestern Amateur, the Wyoming Open, the Rocky Mountain Open, NCAA qualifiers and Golf Week’s Women’s Conference Challenge. Warren enjoys travel and playing golf. Each year he tries to go somewhere new and has had the good fortune to visit 75 countries. Besides being a Rotarian, he is also a Gideon and Trustee Chair for his church. A true Wyoming Cowboy who has ridden on roundups, he also knows the words to Wyoming’s fight song, Cowboy Joe (which we won't be singing anytime soon.) |
nity Academy was introduced by Kristy Chalfort Adams, Art Teacher at PCA. Committee Chair Jack Vogt introduced Kristy. Gracie is well known for her various forms of artwork within the school and community.
May 24, RCFC's newest member, Rich Fisher was inducted by Past President Jeanne Fangman. Rich is sponsored by Jim Collinson. Welcome Rich.
April 24, Debora Bernagozzi received her Blue Badge, signifying completion of the tasks necessary, including her New Member talk, given in 3 minutes flat! Debora is active in taking meeting photos and several other committees. Congratulations Debora!
