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Another move has taken place as GM Kevin Knutson has accepted an offer for the same position at Mile Square golf course in Fountain Valley. Replacing Kevin will be Daniel Lemus who has been director of golf operations and tournaments at Whispering Lakes since being taken over by the new management group. Please be sure to congratulate Daniel on his promotion. He has always taken good care of our men's club and I am certain that it will continue to be the case.
If you are looking for a great deal on a weekday round of golf Monday thru Thursday, Whispering Lakes is currently offering men's club members $10 off the posted weekday price when playing 18 holes with a cart. Be sure if you have a free day and want to get out, that you mention you are a men's club member when checking in for the discount.
Brett Lauritsen and Keith Hills Victorious Once Again
Brett and Keith normally wait for two-man tournaments to claim victories but evidently they thought this would be a good time to win the A and B flights in this flighted individual low net tournament! Brett, an 8 handicap, had the low round of the day with a gross one over par 72 for a net 64 and first place in the A flight. Not too far behind Brett was Ryan LaFollette, a 7 handicap, who carded a 73 for net 66 and second place. Rounding out the top five in the A flight was 14 handicap Craig Whitehead in 3rd place with his 82 for net 68, and finally two 11 handicappers, Briton Williams and Justin Ankeney, who both shot 81 for net 70s.
The competition in the B flight was much tighter. But it was Keith Hills, a 20 handicap, who shot 88 for a net 68 and the victory. Hot on his tail was the pair of Mark Harrison and Kevin Hobbs who both shot net 69s to end up a single stroke behind the eventual winner. And one stroke behind that pair was the pair of Pete Biscan and Rico Ramos who both finished with net 70s to finish in a tie for fourth place and round out the top five finishers in the B flight. Congratulations to all who cashed in this month's event.
Two-Man Whisper Cup Up Next for April
The tournament for next month is a very different two-man event where the front nine holes are played in a best ball format, followed by the back nine which is an aggregate (total) score for the two partners. All players play their own ball for the entire round. Played from the white tees, the date is April 11th for the event so be sure to mark it on your calendars and come help us welcome tax day a few days early. Hope to see everyone there!
Renew Memberships or Join Our Club Online
All existing members needing to renew their memberships or any new members wishing to join our crazy group can now do it all online as a part of the SCGA website by clicking here. This is a new and completely optional way to pay your annual dues. Existing members and those wishing to join may still pay in person either in cash or by check if you prefer. If you have any questions, feel free to either email us or track down on Saturday morning and we'll do our best to answer them.
Join The Hole-In-One Pot
Congratulations go out to John Hennes for his hole-in-one on the seventh hole and becoming the third member to capture the hole-in-one pot! The previous winners were Bill Barry on #3 and Mark Carlton on #16. On this one, John's playing partners raved at the perfect shot that took one hop and disappeared into the hole. What this means for the rest of us is that it's time to re-enter with the hopes that we can join that elite group.
If interested, contact Bruce Wilder to get signed up. The $10 entry is a one-time payment good until another ace wins the pot. The hole-in-one must be scored at Whispering Lakes on a Saturday morning during regular men's club play. Click here to see who's already on board.
New Guest Guidelines
With the club growth we have experienced in the last year along with the limitation of required tee times, it has become necessary to establish some guidelines on bringing guests to join us on Saturdays. First, guests can only be accommodated on a space-available basis. The first priority for tee times must be for club members. Second, no guests should be brought on any tournament day. Tournament days have bigger draws and especially with different tournament formats, it is not the opportune time to bring non-members. Finally, we are going to begin limiting the number of guests to one per member on any given week. If any member wishes to bring multiple guests, a guaranteed tee time cannot be determined until Friday morning when the groups are established and shared. If there is space available at that point, the multiple guests will be welcomed. If you have multiple guests and require a guaranteed tee time, it is suggested that you contact the pro shop and get a time outside of the men's club set tee time reservations. Thank you to all for your understanding and cooperation in this. It is appreciated.
Net Double Bogey to Replace Equitable Stroke Control!
Handicap index calculation for members is changing beginning January 1st as the new Rules of Handicapping are introduced and implemented in the United States. First, your index will be based on the 8 best scores out of the past 20 posted scores rather than the lowest 10 scores out of the last 20 as it currently does. This change should be minor but you may see a change in your index after the 1st of the year even if you haven't played.
Additionally, the maximum score for each hole will now be limited to a Net Double Bogey. This can be calculated as par + 2 + the number of handicap strokes you receive on that hole. This calculation will be the same for all golfers and there are no longer different maximum scores based on a range of values that an individual's current handicap fits within.
Finally, beginning January 1st, handicap index updates will be made daily so your handicap will change the day after you post a score. On days you don't play, obviously no update will take place. As for player handicaps used for weekly and club competitions, our Men's Club will continue to update and post players' indexes twice a month on the 1st and 15th of each month. So for side games within your foursome, it will be up to you whether you use each player's current index or their posted index. But for participation in our group side game and tournaments, all players will play to the handicap posted in the pro shop. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with Bruce Wilder, our handicap chairman and resident expert on these changes!