Tournament Chairman
Mark Miller VP & Tournament Chairman
We kicked off 2025 with the Fivesome Scramble on a chilly but dry Sunday. A field of 175 players competed in 3 Flights on a very firm and fast course. The greens were a little bumpy but that didn’t stop the field from piling up lots of birdies and eagles. The pace of play was good with the last group finishing well before sunset. Sadly, there were 2 teams that received a one stroke penalty.
The scores were a little better than years past with teams needing at least 17.5 under to cash.
In the A Flight, the team of Evans, Dunatov, Field, Heffern & Jamison shot 55 to win Low Gross which included an impressive 26 on the back 9. Team Berka, Knigge, Nunley, Rezendes & Pettys won Low Net with 52.5. Also of note, Team Arce, Gentile, Lopez, Petersen & Tom blitzed the front 9 in 27.
In the B Flight, team Blossey, DePina, Glatman, Rodriguez & Braswell took Gross honors with a 60 and team Balfour, Creed, Hamilton, Jojola and Larson captured Low Net with a 51.5.
The C Flight team of Caban, Dawson, Guerrero, Hardesty & Kearns shot a Low Gross 62 with team Boylan, Boylan, Hudzietz, Rogers & Sustarsic shooting a tournament Low Net of 50. Perhaps the most remarkable 9 hole performance was turned in by the C Flight team of Searcy, Cannon, Dauk, Ferguson & Schwing, torching the front 9 in 29.
On Meeting Night the 11th, attendance will be taken for priority tee times for the March 16 - Pat Harris St. Patrick’s Day Waltz. Be sure to register your attendance before the Meeting. Sign ups will open about 7:30.
The most important shot is the next one,
MMM
Special Events
Ken Rademacher Special Events Chairman
The January Scramble tournament was completed and the Special Events (SE) big winner was Bradley Johnson with 160 points, followed by Beau Wesson with 140 points, and Eric Lishka and Michael Smith with 130 points each. Good shots, gentlemen! A total of 47 golfers scored points in the January SE.
Just a reminder, all winnings must be picked up 90 days after the tournament. Example is October winnings were removed after January and November winnings will be removed at the end of February and are donated to the Christmas raffle. Also, if you would like someone else to pick up your winnings, just send me an email to let me know. Thanks
SEs for February 2025 Select Drive tournament are:
CTP on the green for all par 3s (holes 3, 9, 12 and 17) $5 / hole. Top five places for each flight pays. $20 gets you in all SEs.
Good luck!
Ken
Entertainment
Richard Koskela Entertainment Chairman
Our first away tournament was held on January 26th at Rec Park. I hope everyone had a good time despite an hour or so of rain. The weather certainly didn't prevent a few golfers from shooting outstanding rounds. The big winner was Patrick Tom who shot an amazing 63 and won 319 special event "points". Jack Witherspoon also did well with 214 SE points and Henry DeGraaff had a strong back nine to win 160 SE points. All in all, roughly half of the 84 participants have a prize waiting for them in the blue box.
Mark your calendars for our next away tournament to be held on Sunday, March 23rd at Mountain Meadows.
See you at the tent at our next general meeting.
Rich
Handicap
Vern Followell Handicap Chairman
So we're one month into the New Year with the non-postable Scramble event behind us. Next up the Select Drive which is another freebie as far as handicap scrutiny is concerned. However, for the Rec Park away event, our THS was implemented to assign previously adjusted handicaps and also applied to the scoring from that event.
The median net differential came in at (3.9), which is in the normal range, but I suspect it could've been lower minus the wind/cold/rain elements. The adjustment factor of (5) off of the differential equals a (-1.1) threshold. Just eight players came in with negative net differentials, and just four of those went below the (-1.1).
Leading the way was Patrick Tom with a 63, yet surprisingly, due to the low course slope/rating his net differential was only (-4.4). And the happy reality is, when you can card a 63 or so, handicapping isn't generally part of your golfing equation anyway. The four adjustments were between (.75) and (2.2) strokes.
Several players that were adjusted from the Xmas event are now positioned to satisfy their adjustment period of three events - assuming they'll play in the Select Drive. Like life Mr. Secretary - it goes pretty fast.
And lastly, a short motivational note. In my limited experience, it appears fairly common for member handicaps to elevate over the winter months - only took me 17 days to almost double mine. Lots of factors - weather and the resulting course conditions mainly, seems like an inevitability. But don't panic, Spring is just around the corner, and the proof?
Pitchers and catchers report in less that two weeks...
Rules
Cliff Aichele Rules Chairman
Hello fellow golfers! The holidays are over and the hardest time for golfers is here; winter with cold, rainy weather. For that reason, I thought we should review the definition of “Temporary Water” unofficially referred to as casual water, and when you are allowed to take FREE relief from it. Temporary Water is covered by Rule 16.1 Abnormal Course Conditions.
Temporary Water is any temporary accumulation of water on the surface of the ground (such as puddles from rain or irrigation or an overflow from a body of water) that is not in a penalty area. Water can be seen before or after the player takes a stance (without pressing down excessively with their feet). It is not enough for the ground to be merely wet, muddy or soft or for the water to be momentarily visible as the player steps on the ground; an accumulation of water must remain present either before or after the stance is taken. Dew and frost are not considered Temporary Water.
You are allowed the nearest point of relief when an Abnormal Course Condition (Temporary Water) interferes with your intended stance or intended swing. And note you MUST take complete relief, that means stance and swing.
Do yourself a favor and take 5 minutes to look at Rule 16.1 on the USGA.ORG website or use the USGA Rules App to learn how to take proper relief from Abnormal Course Conditions.
Play it as it lies, The Rules are your friend.
Cliff Aichele.
Rules Chairman
Treasurer
Bob Livingstone Treasurer
Treasurer's Report - January 31, 2025
Balance December 31, 2024 |
23,481.81 |
|
Income |
|
|
|
Memberships |
|
15,040.00 |
Scramble Cash Entries |
|
945.75 |
Rec Cash Entries |
|
780.00 |
Scramble & Rec CC Entries |
|
23,518.50 |
Hole-In-One Insurance |
|
65.00 |
Director Shirt |
|
57.50 |
Interest |
|
0.72 |
|
|
|
Total January Income |
|
40,407.47 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
SCGA Dues |
5,620.00 |
|
Member Drawing - Mike Montgomery |
50.00 |
|
TP Scoreboards & Misc. Printing |
15.61 |
|
BOD Meeting |
112.00 |
|
USGA Membership |
175.00 |
|
Most Improved Hdcps in 2024 |
275.00 |
|
Bank Fee |
10.00 |
|
Scramble Green Fees |
8,643.00 |
|
Scramble Scrip |
4,300.00 |
|
Scramble Special Events |
2,920.00 |
|
Director Jackets |
1,060.96 |
|
Team Play Team Shirts |
1,410.78 |
|
Rec Green Fees |
3,037.00 |
|
Rec Prize Fund |
2,020.00 |
|
Rec CTH and Skins |
1,955.00 |
|
Rec Low Gross/Net |
250.00 |
|
Credit Card Fees |
660.51 |
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses |
32,514.86 |
|
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Balance on January 31, 2025 |
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31,374.42 |
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Respectfully submitted,
Bob Livingstone
Treasurer
NOTES
- We had a $1,100 Deposit toward the Rec green fees and added $250 for Low Gross and Net
- The Membership approved purchasing new shirts for members repping The Club in Team Play