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NOTE: I will be out of town next weekend and need to know by end of day Wednesday if you are playing next week. Tee times for those responding will be sent out on Thursday. Also, there will be no official side game next week but if players in your group are interested in playing a side game, please notify Larry Cobb or Byron Balsells. The results of the side game will be decided as a group following the round.
Tom Chesler Captures Club Championship In Sudden Death Playoff!
What a finish to this year's Club Championship. In a two-way tie for the lead going into the second round, Tom Chesler and Jorge Dorado both followed up their 75's in round one with 76's in round two to finish in a tie for the championship. Going into the final hole of the second round, Jorge held a two stroke lead over Tom. But Jorge was only able to par the 18th hole and Tom, in a spectacular fashion, holed out from the green-side bunker for eagle to end in a tie that led to a sudden death playoff to determine the winner. Going back to the first hole, Tom was able to secure the victory when he birdied the hole rolling in about an eight foot putt. Finishing a bit back in third place was Bill Barry, a multiple time winner who bounced back with a solid second round. This marks the second Club Championship for Tom.
In the A flight of the Low Net portion of the championship, it was Mark Harrison, a 15 handicapper who squeaked out a one-stroke victory over the pair of David Oshiro and Craig Whitehead. Mark shot a net four over par 145 for the two week event to capture the win. Rounding out the top five in a tie for fourth was the father-son duo of Max and Randy Robertson who both carded net 148 for the two week tournament.
In the B flight, Pete Biscan was able to ride a phenomenal first round where he shot net seven under par and followed that up with a round good enough to run away with the victory by four with a two week total of net one under par 141 followed by Mario Zuniga, Kevin Farris, and Dan Farris to round out the B flight top five. Congratulations to all who cashed in this year's championship!
Two-Man Scramble Set for October
Mark your calendars for October 3rd and start looking for that ideal partner who has a game to complement your weaknesses for this year's two-man scramble. To be played to a net score with the team's handicap based on a percentage of their combined handicaps, the tournament will be played from the white tees. Looking foward to seeing 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!