Instead we have all been blessed once again with another year to love, learn and grow. This past year has been a struggle for me at times and I found it hard to accomplish anything. BUT, as I look back on 2009 I remember that each and every day was filled with a song. I found that singing or humming made it difficult to think about my "troubles". Music is very powerful and at times can stir us, calm us, make us dance, tap our feet, harmonize, laugh and cry for joy and sometimes sadness.

What is really great about singing is that it has many health benefits. YES, health benefits! It can reduce stress and improve mood; lower blood pressure; boost the immune system; raise self-esteem and confidence; improve breathing; provide comfort.. the list goes on.

So the next time you feel tense, worried or afraid try singing a happy tune! You will be amazed at how much better you feel.

When doing some research about singing we came across an article by Judy Rodman (Singing and Playing Golf - Illuminating Similarities) that we will be sharing with you this coming golf season. We also found golf parodies sung to some popular "rock and roll" songs that will have you laughing out loud.

We know some of you will tell us you can't carry a tune or you sing like you play golf - we say - "SING ANYWAY"!

SO everyone, join us on the road to GOOD HEALTH as we sing our way through 2010! It's as natural as laughing and oh so much FUN!

From the Pro

Chris Mowers

Less than 75 days left until opening day at Nippo Lake for the 2010 season. As I think about the upcoming season with excitement, I continue to remember the smiles and laughs throughout the 2009 summer. The camaraderie between the membership and guests of Nippo is something special that everyone should be proud of. Whether it's meeting new people during tournaments or being paired up at the 1st tee box by the starter, chances are you will develop a great new relationship through the game of golf.

The definition of recreation is, "Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play." Whether it's Steve Rowell the superintendent completing his maintenance practices to ensure the best playing conditions, or the Rangers filling the water jugs and maintaining the appropriate pace of play, the entire staff at Nippo is here to provide everyone with an experience that promotes this "refreshment".

In addition, the Pro Shop will be receiving an entirely new line of clothing in the Spring from such vendors as Adidas, Ping, Footjoy, and Nike at extremely low price points. Check out the new apparel, the 2010 tournament schedule, get involved at your club and get ready for an excellent season!

ATTENTION 2010 MEMBERS

Nippo Lake, Province Lake, Loudon Country Club, Ridgewood Country Club, Waukewan Golf Club and Canterbury Woods will once again form a membership cooperative where NLGC members can play at any of the above mentioned courses for $10 OFF the prevailing rate for 18 holes with a cart anytime during the week or weekend based on available tee times. (Not to be combined with any daily specials.) Please make a tee time 3 days in advance and don't forget to present your membership card.

We will once again be offering the PAY AHEAD PLAN. Please feel free to pay tournament entry fees ahead of time when it might be more convenient for your budget. (See membership book for fees pertaining to each tournament.) We will credit your account for the amount you pay and then charge your account when the tournament is held. Don't forget to get a RECEIPT!

1st ANNUAL MEN'S and WOMEN'S NIPPO LAKE CUP

This season long match play event begins on May 23rd, 2010 with the final match being played the weekend of July 18th. (Men and Women will compete separately) Handicaps are required and 100% of your current revision will be used. Cost is $10.00 per person which will go towards prizes. Only 32 spots are available and you must be a member to participate. If we do not have 32 golfers signed up, the FIRST 16 will compete in one flight. For more details and to sign-up, please email Chris at A.S.A.P. Sign-up deadline is Sunday, April 18th. Additional information is available on our website.

YEARLY REMINDERS

Any gift certificates won during tournaments can not be applied to your membership fees or yearly cart rental. Gift certificates CAN BE USED towards merchandise, daily green fees and daily cart rentals.

NLGC will be hosting a few outside tournaments during the upcoming season, some that will be 8 AM shotguns. As a courtesy to our members, anyone wishing to play that day is invited to play during the shotgun, space permitting. Carts will be mandatory for all members who want to play in these tournaments.

Nippo Lake will once again be supporting the McDonough Foundation with an annual Tournament on Sunday, July 4th. We are asking members to make a $10 donation (see membership application) which will go towards their entry fee to play in the tournament. All proceeds that day go to the McDonough Scholarship. See your membership book for details.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP & LEAGUE UPDATE

We will once again host a junior league beginning Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 1:00 PM. Registration and parent's information night will be Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the restaurant. Children 7 years of age to 17 years of age are invited to participate. We are looking for volunteers to assist our staff during the time of play. Mark your calendars now. Further information and registration form will soon be available on our website.

Once again the NHGA and the NHWGA will be offering our junior members up to 18 years of age a complimentary GHIN. We strongly suggest that your child take advantage of this opportunity to establish a handicap. The use of handicaps during any golf competition is a vital part of fairness to fellow golfers.

Juniors from the ages of 7 to 17 will play in the Junior Club Championship. See membership book for details.

JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIP

NLGC will be offering a 2010 Single Junior Membership to a student entering grades 6 - 12 in the fall of 2009.

NLGC will once again be an affiliate of The First Tee of NH. Look for opportunities throughout the season to support this great organization. Volunteers and financial support are always needed. For more information visit their website at www.TheFirstTeeNH.org or contact them at info@TheFirstTeeNH.org or 603.964.3033.

TRAVELING NIPPOS

Destination: BOSTON, MA
Departure: Sunday, July 18th Return: Wednesday, July 21st
Accommodations: TO BE DETERMINED
Planned Events: INFORMATION to FOLLOW

Check your email for details or email Carla at or Vicky at

GOLF LEAGUES INFORMATION
MONDAY MORNING LADIES' LEAGUE President -- Jo Bernard FL Home -- 727.938.0504 / NH Home - 603.868.9640 Start Date -- Monday, June 7, 2010 Email:	MONDAY NIGHT MEN'S LEAGUE President -- Scott Rowell Home -- 337-5123 Start Date -- Monday, May 3, 2010 Email:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN'S LEAGUE President -- Jeff Reed Home -- 664.7783 Start Date -- Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Email:	THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES' LEAGUE President -- Melinda Rigger Winter -- 843-361-4169 Home -- 332-0143 Start Date -- Thursday, May 13, 2010 Email:
Please contact the president of the league you would like to play in with any questions you may have. Tee times for all night leagues begin on or about 4 PM and the morning league tee times begin at 8:34 AM.

2010 NIPPO LAKE GOLF CLUB CALENDAR Download calendar [pdf]
MAY 2010
5/01 5/03 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/16 5/21 5/22 5/29 5/30	Sat Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun Fri Sat Sat Sun	Ladder Begins Men's Monday League Begins Tara Estates League Begins Men's Wednesday League Begins Ladies' League Begins Northwood League Begins Share Fund Golf Classic Black Fly Open 1 PM Shotgun LeRoy Niles Open Memorial Cup
JUNE 2010
6/04 6/07 6/12 6/13 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/27 6/30 6/30	Fri Mon Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun Sun Wed Wed	Barrington Chamber - 8 AM Shotgun Ladies' Morning League Begins Coe Brown Alumni Take a Child to the Course - 2 PM Tee Times Mark Jarvis - 8 AM Shotgun Men's Member Guest - 8 AM Tee Times Ladies' Member & Guest Open - 8 AM Shotgun Men's Member Guest - 8 AM Shotgun Men's Tournament of Champions Junior League Parent's Meeting - 6:00 PM
JULY 2010
7/03 7/04 7/07 7/05-7/11 7/10 7/15 7/18-7/21 7/24 7/24 7/25 7/30 7/31 7/31	Sat Sun Wed Mon - Sun Sat Thu Sun - Wed Sat Sat Sun Fri Sat Sat	Lou Musto Memorial Tournament McDonough Tournament Junior League Begins (1:00 PM) Take Your Daughter to the Course Member - Member (8 AM Shotgun) Homemakers - 8 AM Shotgun Traveling Nippos - Boston, MA Club Championship Qualifier Club Championship Seeding Begins CC Match Play Begins Navy Shipyard - 8 AM Shotgun 1st Round Junior Club Championship CC Seeding & Match Play CC Ends
AUGUST 2010
8/01 8/07 8/07 8/07 8/08 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/14 8/20 8/24 8/28 8/30	Sun Fri Sat Sat Sun Tue Wed Thu Sat Fri Tue Sat Mon	1st Round Club Championship Federal Managers - 8 AM Shotgun 2nd Round CC Final Round Junior CC Final Round CC Special Olympics Junior League Ends Ladies' Invitational - 8 AM Shotgun Old Stage Campground - AM BYA Golf Tournament NHWGA Play Battle of the Sexes - Potluck - PM Shotgun NEPGA PRO - 7:30 Tee Times
SEPTEMBER 2010
9/01 9/04 9/05 9/11 9/11 9/12 9/19 9/23-9/25 9/25 9/26 9/29	Wed Sat Sun Sat Sat Sun Sun Thu - Sat Sat Sun Wed	NH Seniors - AM Tee Times Brown's Pasture Open Ladder Ends Peppercorns Tournament Fall Social - Awards Presentation Ladder Shootout - 3:00 PM The Works - Special Olympics Tournament Assemble Scarecrows Club Victoire - AM Shotgun Scarecrow Judging Profile Seniors - AM Tee Times
OCTOBER 2010
10/02 10/09 10/10 10/16 10/24	Sat Sat Sun Sat Sun	Happy Gilmore Shrink-E-Dinks Tournament Toiletries Davis Cup - Tentative Turkey Trot / Mixed Member
NOVEMBER 2010
11/07-11/13	Sun - Sat	Veteran's Appreciation Week

Fifty eight members and their guests joined the annual festivities to help celebrate our club champions. Chris Mowers our PGA Professional presented the awards and also spoke about his first year experience at Nippo Lake. "The camaraderie at Nippo Lake is beyond belief. You just don't see this amount of enthusiasm in many clubs." BINGO BABE Vicky a.k.a. the "Prisoner of Love" entertained everyone with her usual BINGO shenanigans. If you have never attended this event please consider joining us September 11, 2010. We have our thinking caps on for a new idea for entertainment that evening. Call us with any suggestions you might have?

2009 JUNIOR GOLF MEMBERSHIP

JOHN `LJ" PARSONS of Madbury was the WINNER of our 2009 JUNIOR GOLF MEMBERSHIP. Eight area students submitted applications and LJ's essay about Confidence and Perseverance was chosen. LJ stated that "golf has taught me that it is necessary to set goals and take the needed steps to achieve them." He went on to say "Golf requires confidence and persistence as does achieving success in anything. I know from playing golf that if I try enough times, I will eventually find success." LJ found success in both 2007 and 2008 when he won consecutive Junior Club Championships for the 9-13 Division. LJ is a freshman at Oyster River High School. Honorable Mention was awarded to GABRIEL DRAPEAU of Rochester. Gabriel is a sixth grader at Rochester Middle School.