May 30, 2012 Results

Well, most of the 97 present made it in before the rains came. Some, unfortunately, had to play their last hole in a rather vicious, but fortunately short, downpour. Even those that got caught in the short blast managed to protect the most important item of the day, the scorecard. Not one scorecard was illegible because of the rain and all the scores, good or bad, were able to be recorded into our specially designed scoring software that figures out skins, flights, overall winners/non-winners, toughest holes, easiest holes, best score by a righty or lefty, temperature at tee off, wind direction per hole, where to hit the ball on each hole, whether your grip is too tight or too loose, and even if your underwear is too tight or too loose. This package is unbelievable and it was designed by one of our own

The course was in quite good shape. The greens were actually wonderful but as usual the holes were in the wrong places on many of them. If only those guys that set them up would cut them where our approaches finish this %^&*$ game would be a lot easier to play, or at least a lot easier to score. It does appear tho, that at least 2 teams hit the ball to the best part of the green pretty consistently, at least the part that just happened to have a flag stick and hole.

Evidently one team that could have done one heckuva a lot better was the Bill Heidbreder squad. It seems that very, very early in the round, one of Bill's teammates unleashed some devastating putting and was sinking everything. Unfortunately, very unfortunately, this particular gentleman, who is by the way, a very good judge of just about anything had what could only be called a senior moment and left wonder putter on a green somewhere on the course. Not only the putter but also a pitching wedge that undoubtedly put this team in great position at one time or another as the result of a miraculous chip shot, or a wondrous shot from 100 yards out. What was this team to do without the weapons that had vaulted them to a position of prominence in the standings at such an early point in the round? Never fear you say, let him use one of his teammates putter and/or wedge whenever needed. Well, this fellow isn't one of your average golfers who could use just anyone's clubs - he's left handed!! So, there was Bill Heidbreder, perhaps one of our most accomplished golfers, and probably one of the best educators on just about anything, attempting, in mid-game, to try to teach his only lefty just how to putt from the right side. Amazingly, this fellow adapted quite handsomely to seeing and doing things from the other side of the world and managed to not embarrass himself in the least. As I said, he's a pretty good judge of just about anything and seemingly can adapt to any situation. Luckily for him too, his clubs were turned in at the scorers table and he did get them back in the end. He probably should've been playing with the ambidextrous Bob Pankey who I'm sure carries 28 clubs in his bag, one set of righties and one set of lefties depending on how many trees he's stuck behind.

Results:

A Flight

First overall with a sparkling -9 was the John Boyd, Ernie South, Bob Dixon and Harold Lindahl team. Knowing how far John can punch the ball I'm sure the others were along for the ride off the tee. From there to the green I'm assuming he had some help and I'm sure he'd be the first to tell you he had plenty of help. Congrats guys

In Second overall was the Ron Muse, Bob Franke, Don Wulf and Bob Meinhardt team. These guys navigated the course in 8 less strokes than par and also, I believe, were the humanitarians that found the left-handed putter and pitching wedge belonging to Mr. Heidbreder's team.

Third overall by virtue of the scorecard playoff (hole #8) with a 67 was the John Prather, Bill Howell, Bob Haddad, and Bob Eddy team.

Also with a 67 but losing in the playoff was the Jim Waugh team. The Joe Goines and Mark Gordon teams posted 68's while the Bill Heidbreder team had a 69 and the Don Giarraffa team shot a 2 under 70.

B Flight

Three teams vied for First place with a 1 under 71 but the John Ross, Doug Torrie, Joe McDaniels and Pete Grouzos team came out on top via the scorecard playoff. Also with the 71's were the Jack Reiner, Phil Lucido, Charlie Fischer, Jerry Mullen team and the Randy Pratt, Rich Graeff, Dan Ottoline, Dave Buesse team

Tied for Third were the Art Soble, Doug Nolte, and Dee Ridenhour teams at an even par 72 (with their sisters lurking on the sidelines).

C Flight

The Bob Foeller, Ollie Sivcovich, Dave Rapp, and Bob Checkley team edged out, via the scorecard playoff, the Del Lohmann, Paul Scheffer, Bob Brewer and Bob Eddy team with a one over 73. Shooting a +2 (74) and winning third place via the playoff was the Jack Eckhard, Paul Villhard, Jeff Delaplain and Dave Gillett team.

They nosed out the Russ Wall squad who also shot the +2 score and the Bob Gay team with the same 74.

D Flight

The Gene Erard, Jim Mead, bob Stephenson, and Tom Murphy team was the outright winner of this flight with a +3 (75). This shouldn't surprise anyone who knows what Mr. Murphy can do from the front tees.

In Second was the Jim Hawkes, George Eickhoff, Bob Thibodeaux, and Roger Hennen team who beat out the Larry Willman, Darryl Rue, Jerry White and Steve Comfort team at the +4 level.

The Earl Phillips and Larry Amen teams managed a +7 while the overall "effort for the day" went to the Tom Wulf team who posted a +8.

Individual Awards:

Closest to the pins for the day: #3 Dan Fergus #6 Paul Scheffer #12 Mark Gordon #16 Bob Brewer

Skins: #5 The Ron Muse team (3) #6 The Bill Heidbreder team (2) #9 The John Boyd team (3) #15 The Ron Muse team (3) #17 The John Boyd team (2)

In two weeks we play Emerald Greens. This is the Thursday before Fathers Day and we've decided to allow players to bring their sons as long as they are at least 21 years of age. There is a catch here; thus far we have 102 players signed up for Emerald Greens and according to the course they only have 60 golf carts. Simple math tells us that's 120 golfers total.

So, beyond the original 102 that have signed up we will have room for only 18 sons. It will be on a first come, first served basis. If you want your son to play with you, please notify ME as soon as you can make arrangements so your name can be on the list.

Just a note here; it's probably best if your son has played before and has a set of clubs. I'm not sure if the course will allow a player on the course without a set of clubs. Of course some of you may have sons who can hit the snot out of the ball and will put us all to shame. But that's ok, it's great to be able to play with your son and we encourage their participation.