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From the wheel to the light bulb, innovation has played a central role in the story of human civilization. But history’s inventors also left behind a trail of misfires, failures, and downright disasters. Here are five ideas that promised to make life better, safer, or more efficient, but turned out to be spectacular flops. Baby […]

Hello from the golf shop.  Peak season is here, and we’re looking forward to another busy year of golf. The golf courses are in spectacular shape, and it’s the responsibility of every member to do their part to keep it that way. You, as members, have made a great investment in your courses, so please […]

Happy 2026! Here’s hoping everyone had a healthy and enjoyable holiday season! The WGA has a fun upcoming season starting with two events in January. January 14is our luncheon and membership meeting following a shotgun start. It’s the second week of eclectic play (for those who played eclectic on January 7) and a new “crisscross […]

JUDY KENT, PRESIDENT, AND ERIC HINEBAUGH. The Nine-hole league is in full swing now. The November Luncheon had 146 in attendance. We held an ice cream social on November 19 after golf. What a great refreshing way to end the day of golf! On December 3 the two Ladies’ leagues joined together for a fun […]

Here is the MGA schedule of our upcoming events: • January 1 – Happy New Year, no MGA golf • January 6 – Welcome Back Happy Hour, Tuesday evening 5:30 to 7:30 • January 8 – Team Stableford • January 15 – Pick a Partner, 9 holes Alternate Shot, 9 holes Scramble with Lunch (Alternate […]

PAUL BAUMGARTNER November 11, 2025 #12 Royal 164 yards 3 hybrid This is Paul’s 3rd hole-in-one, but his 1st at HP! GREG CRATER November 16, 2025 #12 Royal 163 yards 7 iron This is Greg’s 1st hole-in-one! However, he did have a double eagle at Black Bear Golf Club in Delhi, LA! JEAN HOPPE November […]

You are taking a practice swing and accidently hit your ball. What do the Rules of Golf say about this situation? It depends on where your ball is when you accidently hit the ball. Ball in teeing area Rule 6.2b (5) Ball Is Not in Play Until Stroke Is Made Whether the ball is teed […]

It’s a lifesaving fact! Should you ever have to call 911, don’t worry about how many bars you have — you can make emergency calls even without cell service or a SIM card. This has been the case since the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 took effect, as one provision of the […]