1-7-09 First, the pace of play today was OUTSTANDING – every group completed their round in 4-1/2 hrs or less. We should be very proud of this accomplishment and strive to keep it up throughout the year.

Today was our first tournament that incorporated the Gold Tee Program. I heard a lot of positive comments from our members that played from the Gold Tees. Thank you! There was some confusion on how to integrate everyone, but we will get those issues resolved. Next week’s tournament should flow more smoothly. Thanks to our Hills Pro Shop Staff (especially Johnny Gray and Chris McCord) is working through the issues with us.

Today format was a Modified Stableford. Points were awarded based on net score for each hole (bogey=-1, par=0, birdie=2, eagle=4, dbl eagle=8). The results of today’s play are as follows:

1st place = $25.50 2nd place = $19.25 3rd place = $12.00 4th place = $7.00

1st Flight

1. David Klein 13

2. Ed Trapp 9

3. Ken Carithers 8

4. Stan Chavez

2nd Flight

1. Al Diaz 9

2. Jerry Obenour 7 SCP

3. Ned Pierron 7 SCP

4. Don Mayo 5 SCP

3rd Flight

1. John Kinney 10

2. Dave Mehall 9

3. Earl Tanner 8

4. Jack Garner 5

4th Flight

1. Dan Grogan 10

2. Leroy Whitaker 4 SCP

3. Ray Matthews 4 SCP

4. Dick Schlough 3 SCP

The Closest to the Pin Winners were: $24 each

Hole #2 Ed Trapp 46ft – 4in

Hole #8 Earl Tanner 14ft – 3in

Hole #11 Don Holec 3ft – 1in

Hole #15 Al Diaz 15ft – 0in

Congratulation to all of our winners!

Next week’s tournament is a 2-man team Shamble, AD / BC flights, 80% Hdcp, one low net, 4 drives each player. The sign up sheet is in the Green SMGA Binder located in the Hills Pro Shop. The Pro Shop staff request that if you are going to play, please sign up before 5:00pm on Monday prior to the Wednesday tournament. Depending on the format and the number of players, they often work on the tournament pairings and score cards on Tuesday (yes – their day off). So if you are going to play, please add your name to the sign up sheet by Monday. And just as important, if you must cancel at the last minute, please call the Pro Shop on Wednesday morning between 7:00 – 7:30 am.

Larry

Larry Robicheaux