Saturday, January 4th: Five Polar Bears Brave the Cold before the Snow!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for January are #7 & #11.

Conditions:  On Saturday, five golfers played on a very ‘balmy’ and cloudy day. 27-30 degrees, 2-8 mph winds, 65% humidity, firm fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  N/A

Individual Winners:  Hall won the front (+3) and total (+1). Dunlavy took the back (+1).

Closest to the Holes:  Hall won both #7 and #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Hall (+1) and Dunlavy (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  None

Golf Quote: “The better you putt, the bolder you play." – Don January

Golf Stuff: Golf clubs in 1900 were quite different from what we see today! Here are some key points about them:  Materials: Most golf clubs had hickory wood shafts and heads made from softer woods like pear or beech. Steel shafts were introduced later, around 1925.  Design: The heads were often long and thin, which made them less forgiving and harder to control.  Set Composition: A typical set in 1900 usually consisted of only 6 clubs: a play club (driver), brassie (2- or 3-wood), wooden cleek (4-wood), spoon (5-wood), niblick (wedge), and a putting cleek. Performance: The clubs were less consistent and harder to strike well compared to modern clubs.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Hall

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Eggert & Johnson

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 31 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 28 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 28 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 32 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 35

Thursday, January 2nd: Meyer Rings in the New Year (+5)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for January are #7 & #11.

Conditions:  On Thursday, nine golfers played on a very brisk and cloudy day. 41-45 degrees, 1-9 mph winds, 65% humidity, firm fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Hall, Johnson & Meyer swept the front (+7), back (€) and total (+7).

Individual Winners:  Meyer won the front (+4).  Eggert & Moosman tied the back (+2) and Meyer won the total (+5).

Closest to the Holes:  Meyer won #7 and Moosman took #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Meyer (+5) and Eggert, Hall & Moosman (+2) and Johnson (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark & Meyer (75).

Golf Quote: “The real joy of golf is in playing the game for its own sake, not for the score." - Harvey Penick

Golf Stuff: In the 1960s, golfers primarily used persimmon wood for their club heads. Persimmon was favored because it was hard, tough, heavy, and shock-resistant, making it ideal for driving long distances. Other types of wood, such as beech, ash, and maple, were also used, but persimmon was the most popular choice.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Eggert, Hall, Johnson, Moosman & Meyer

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Clark

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 31 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 27 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 30 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 28 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 32 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 35

Saturday, December 28th: Johnson is Strong (+5)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for January are #7 & #11.

Conditions:  On Saturday, eight golfers played on a comfortable, but cloudy day. 51-56 degrees, 0-4 mph winds, 95% humidity, firm fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Crow, Eggert, Hall & Kavanaugh took both the front (+4) and total (+1).  Coleman, Johnson, Moosman & Scheidegger won the back (-1).

Individual Winners:  Moosman won the front (+4).  Johnson won the back (+3) and total (+5).

Closest to the Holes:  Johnson won #5 and Moosman took #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Johnson (+5), Moosman (+3), Eggert (+2), Kavanaugh (+1) and Hall (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Johnson (73).

Golf Quote: “Golf is a game of inches. The most important are the six inches between your ears." - Arnold Palmer

Golf Stuff:  In the 1960s, one of the most popular golf clubs was the Wilson Staff Dynapower irons. These irons were known for their performance and were widely used by both amateur and professional golfers. Wilson Staff was a dominant brand during that era, and the Dynapower irons were particularly well-regarded for their feel and playability.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Kavanaugh

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Coleman & Hall

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 31 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 27 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 32 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 35 

Thursday, December 26th: Coleman Shoots it Up Before Heading South (+6)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Thursday, fourteen golfers played on a brisk and cloudy day. 51-53 degrees, 4-6 mph winds, 90% humidity, firm fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Eichelberger, Scheidegger & Miller won the front (+8).  Coleman, Fortner, Hall & Johnson won the back (€) & total (+4).

Individual Winners:  Clark tied Kavanaugh on the front. Coleman won the back (+4) & total (+6).

Closest to the Holes:  Hall won #5 and Crow took #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Coleman (+6), Eichelberger (+5), Kavanaugh (+5), Clark (+3), Miller (+2), Crow (+1) and Eggert, Fortner & Hall (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (68), Crow & Coleman (73), Eichelberger & Zastrow (74).

Golf Quote: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!" - Anonymous

Golf Stuff:  PGA players generally prefer Bermuda grass for fairways. Bermuda grass is known for its durability, resilience, and ability to recover quickly from divots and ball marks. It provides a firm and fast playing surface, which is ideal for professional play.  Another popular choice is Bentgrass, especially in cooler climates. Bentgrass offers a smooth and consistent surface, making it a favorite for putting greens.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Coleman, Eichelberger, Hall & Kavanaugh (+1).

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Baer, Eggert, Johnson, Scheidegger, & J. Zastrow.

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 31 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 27 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 26 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 32 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 35

Saturday, December 21st: Kavanaugh Canucks His Way Thru the Cold (+7) !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Saturday, seven golfers played on a very cold & mostly sunny day. 31-36 degrees, 1-2 mph winds, 60% humidity, firm fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Clark, Eggert, Johnson & Kavanaugh swept the front (+2), the back (+5) and the total (+7).

Individual Winners:  Kavanaugh won the front (+4), the total (+7) and tied Hall on the back (+3).

Closest to the Holes:  Nobody won #5 and Johnson took #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Kavanaugh (+7) and Clark, Eichelberger & Hall (+3).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (69) and Eckelkamp (75).

Golf Quote: “The golf swing is like a suitcase into which we are trying to pack one too many things." - John Updike

Golf Stuff:  Almost 80% of golfers will never have a handicap under 18. The average golfer has a 12,500 to 1 chance of making a hole-in-one. Golf was one of the only sports played on the moon. The longest putt was a mind-blowing 375 feet.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Clark, Johnson & Kavanaugh.

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  None

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 30 * Kavanaugh 25 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Thursday, December 19th: Chris Marquart Lights it Up (+6) !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Thursday, eight golfers played on a cold & overcast day. 44-49 degrees, 1-13 mph winds, 65% humidity, moist fairways and slow greens.

Team Winners:  Coleman, Hall, Marquart & Miller swept the front (€), the back (+6) and total (+6).

Individual Winners:  Hall took the front (+3).  Marquart won the back (+6) and total (+6).

Closest to the Holes:  Marquart won #5 and Coleman took #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Marquart (+6), Hall (+1) and Coleman (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (74).

Golf Quote: “Golf is the only game where the ball doesn't move, and you do." - Frank Beard

Golf Stuff:  There were nearly 16,000 Golf Courses at 14,000 Golf Facilities in the U.S. at the end of 2023. That's more golf courses nationwide than Starbucks or McDonald's stores.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Hall & Marquart

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Curran & Eggert

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 25 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Tuesday, December 17th: Johnson & Moosman Both with (+2)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, eleven golfers played on a nice December day. 52-56 degrees, 2-7 mph winds, 50% humidity, moist fairways and slow greens.

Team Winners:  Clark, Coleman & Moosman won the back (+2), the total (€) and tied Eggert, Hall, Johnson & Miller on the front (-2).

Individual Winners:  Johnson won the front (+3), Moosman won the back (+2) and Johnson & Moosman tied the total (+2).

Closest to the Holes:  Scheidegger won #5 and Elcan took #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Johnson & Moosman (+2).  Curran (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (74).

Golf Quote: “Golf is a science, the study of a lifetime, in which you can exhaust yourself but never your subject." - David Forgan

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt (continued): A golfer’s attentiveness to each decision, before, during, and after shots, is essential for playing consistent and effective golf.  Moreover, emotions can negatively affect subsequent shots, affecting a golfer’s performance and decision-making on the course. Hence, imagining success in golf stimulates the same areas of the brain as physical action, preparing the mind for actual gameplay.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Eggert

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Hall

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 29 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 29 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 25 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Tuesday, December 10th: Hall is the Lone Plus (+3)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, seven golfers played on a cold and mostly cloudy day. 37-41 degrees, 7-10 mph winds, 65% humidity, dry fairways and furry/slow greens.

Team Winners:  Coleman, Hall & Johnson swept the front (-3), the back (-3) and total (-6).

Individual Winners:  Hall won the front (+1), tied Eggert on the back (+2) and won the total (+3).

Closest to the Holes:  Johnson won both #5 and #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Hall (+3).

75 & Below Score Club:  None.

Golf Quote: “The golf swing is like a suitcase into which we are trying to pack one too many things." - John Updike

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt (continued): Making strategic decisions in club selection is another fundamental aspect of golf course management. Choosing the correct club for approach shots can save several strokes per round for amateur golfers. This involves selecting a club that targets the widest part of the green rather than aiming directly at the pin, leading to fewer penalties and more consistent success in reaching greens in regulation. Understanding one’s shot distribution and playing tendencies is also key to refining club selection for effective course management. To be continued…

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… None

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Blackwell, Coleman, Dunlavy & Moosman

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 28 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 28 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 29 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 27 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Saturday, December 7th: Eggert Lights Up the Back (+5)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for December are #5 & #14.

Conditions:  On Saturday, six golfers played on a Chilly and Sunny day. 48-60 degrees, 7-12 mph winds, 50% humidity, partly perma-frosted fairways and furry/slow greens.

Team Winners:  Clark, Curran & Johnson swept the front (+3), back (+6) and total (+9).

Individual Winners:  Clark won the front (+2).  Eggert won the back (+5) and total (+5).

Closest to the Holes:  Dunlavy took #5, three putted and has made an appointment with a ‘sports psychologist’!  Eggert won #14.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Eggert (5).  Clark,  Curran & Johnson (+3).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (70) and Eggert (75).

Golf Quote: “Golf is a game of managing imperfection." - Dr. Bob Rotella

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt (continued): Weather conditions, including temperature and altitude, can significantly affect ball travel distance and must be considered when selecting clubs for approach shots.  In addition, golfers should have situational awareness on the course when they play golf, analyzing factors like the slope of the green, wind direction, and potential hazards before deciding on their shot.  To be continued…

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Clark, Curran, Eggert & Johnson

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Hall

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 29 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 25 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ST SIMONS ISLAND

Tuesday, November 26th: Johnson is Big on Tuesday (+7)!!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, eight golfers played on a brisk & cloudy day. 42-46 degrees, 1-3 mph winds, 50% humidity, moist fairways and semi-fast greens.

Team Winners:  Blackwell, Eggert, Hall & Kossmann won the front (+2) and total (+2).  Cozzo (Tom's son-in-law), Dunlavy, Johnson & Moosman won the back (+1).

Individual Winners:  Eggert won the front (+3).  Johnson won the back (+5) and total (+7).

Closest to the Holes:  Kossmann took #3 and Johnson won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Johnson (+7), Eggert (+3), Dunlavy & Hall (+1) and Blackwell (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Johnson (74).

Golf Quote: “The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman, and win." - Phil Mickelson

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt (continued): Golf course management extends beyond the physical aspects of swinging the club, necessitating a well-thought-out golf strategy. A good golf course management strategy acknowledges that every hole is a puzzle waiting to be solved, with each shot acting like a piece of the puzzle. Strategic planning involves considering the desired outcome for each hole, thinking ahead about shot placement, and targets. To be continued…

Quota Increases:  Johnson (+2)… All (+1)… Dunlavy, Eggert & Hall

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Kossmann

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 34 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 25 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 27 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Saturday, November 23rd: Clark Kills (+3), 70 !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Saturday, nine golfers played on chilly but pleasant day. 46-54 degrees, 1-4 mph winds, 60% humidity, moist fairways and very fast greens.

Team Winners:  Dunlavy, Hall & Kossmann won the front (+4).  Clark, Eichelberger & Johnson won the front (+1). Eckelkamp, Eggert & Moosman won the total (-2).

Individual Winners:  Clark won the front (+3) and total (3). Eggert won the back (+2).

Closest to the Holes:  Eichelberger took #3 and Moosman won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Clark (+3), Dunlavy & Eggert (+1) and Moosman (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (70) and Eckelkamp (74).

Golf Quote: “Sometimes I think I have an almost perverse love of being down, even being defeated because I know it will spur me on to greater things.” – Greg Norman

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt (continued):  Practicing with a purpose, balancing risk with reward, and selecting the right equipment are all critical strategies in golf course management, allowing a golfer to play to their strengths, manage weaknesses, and navigate the course with an optimal approach. To be continued…

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Kossmann

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Eggert, Eichelberger & Johnson

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 34 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 26 * Eichelberger 28 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 26 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 29 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Thursday, November 21th: Heaters On as Five Brave Early Winter Howling !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Thursday, five golfers played on cold & very windy day. 40-43 degrees, 11-30 mph winds, 60% humidity, moist fairways and fast greens.

Team Winners:  N/A

Individual Winners:  Hall took the front (+1). Dunlavy won the back (+3) and total (+1).

Closest to the Holes:  No one won #3 and Clark won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Dunlavy (+1) and Clark & Hall (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (73).

Golf Quote: “Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s levels of aspiration and expectation.” – Jack Nicklaus

Golf Stuff:  Course Management: Effective golf course management involves comprehensively planning each shot, considering factors such as weather conditions, course layout, and desired outcome, as well as integrating technologies like GPS systems and rangefinders to enhance decision making and strategy.  A golfer’s mental state, including visualization and emotional control, is essential to course management, complementing physical skills and necessitating mental rehearsal and mindfulness during play to improve performance. To be continued…

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Hall.

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Kossmann & Moosman

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 34 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 26 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36 

Tuesday, November 19th: Hall (+6) Edges Out Johnson (+5) !!!

NOTE 1:  Green Committee Meeting:  Last night, Dave Dister made an excellent presentation regarding our greens and the new Gold and Red tee boxes. Dave's presentation gave some historical and architectural perspective regarding the 'target' nature of our greens and stressed the importance of striking a balance between green firmness & speed with pin placements. Although, per PGA rules, there are no illegal pin placements... The USGA recommends having the 'possibility' to stop the ball 2 feet past the hole from all directions.  Interestingly, Ed admitted that he delegated pin placements to a new guy, who has definitely made some mistakes. Ed will work with him to avoid 'Ed's Revenge' type of pin placements. Dave provided pictures of issues with several tee boxes. The committee will look to make adjustments during the next phase of tee box upgrades. Thank's Dave!!!! ... Text me your email address at 314-494-5049 if you would like a copy of Dave's presentation. Cheers... Tom⛳️

NOTE 2:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, ten golfers played on fabulous November day. 65-68 degrees, 2-8 mph winds, 55% humidity, moist fairways and fast greens.

Team Winners:  Aholt, Eggert, Elcan & Moosman took the front (€). Curran, Hall & Kossmann won the back (+5) and total (+3).

Individual Winners:  Hall took the front (+3) and total (+6).  Johnson won the back (+4).

Closest to the Holes:  Eggert won #3 and Kossmann won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Hall (+6), Johnson (+5), Dunlavy (+3), Moosman (+2) and Aholt, Elcan & Koosmann (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Johnson (75).

Golf Quote: “A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing.” – Payne Stewart

Golf Stuff:  Course Mgt 101:  When in the thick of the trees… don’t try to thread the needle.  Take your medicine, punch out and avoid the big number.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Aholt, Elcan, Hall & Moosman.

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  None

Quotas: Aholt 31 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 34 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 25 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 29 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 29 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Thursday, November 14th: Hall Heads the Herd (+5) !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Thursday, nine golfers played on raw, cloudy and breezy day. 52-53 degrees, 10-17 mph winds, 75% humidity, moist fairways and semi-fast greens.

Team Winners:  Eichelberger, Hall & Moosman swept the front (+3), back (+1) and total (+4).

Individual Winners:  Hall took the front (+3), back (+2) and total (+5).

Closest to the Holes:  Moosman won #3 and Johnson won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Hall (+5), Kossmann (+3) and Clark, Eggert & Eichelberger (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (72).

Golf Quote: “You don’t know what pressure is until you’ve played for $5 a hole with only $2 in your pocket.” – Lee Trevino

Golf Stuff:  Course Management 101:  Off the tee you should opt for driver when possible because it leaves you a shorter.— pick a target into a green that avoids serious trouble, usually meaning the middle of the green.—If you miss the green you’re your approach, you want your next shot to at least result in a par putt. (Side note: This is why “greenside in regulation” as a stat worth measuring.)—In putting, speed control is far more important than line.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Hall & Kossmann

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Blackwell, Clark & Moosman

Quotas: Aholt 30 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 29 * Breid 23 * Clark 34 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 29 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 24 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 29 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Tuesday, November 12th: Kossmann Carries the Day (+2) !!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, ten golfers played on cool, yet sunny and breezy day. 54-57 degrees, 4-9 mph winds, 70% humidity, moist fairways and fast greens.

Team Winners:  Dunlavy, Hall & Moosman won the front (+1).  Kossmann, Meyer, Miller & Purschke won the back (-4) and total (-8).

Individual Winners:  Hall & Kossmann tied the front (+2). Kossmann won the back (€) and total (-2).

Closest to the Holes:  Hall won #3 and Clark won #11.

Even/Plus Points Club:  Kossmann (+2) and Hall (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  None

Golf Quote: “Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s levels of aspiration and expectation.” – Jack Nicklaus

Golf Stuff:  Lower compression balls generate more spin, which can be helpful for controlling the ball on the course. Higher compression balls generate less spin, which can be helpful for hitting longer shots. Third, compression affects feel. Lower compression balls feel softer, while higher compression balls feel firmer.  Golfers that aren't as fast off the tee should consider utilizing a golf ball with an 80 or below rating. These golf balls provide the right amount of compression that matches up perfectly with slower swings to deliver superb results while providing optimal control and feel.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Kossmann

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Clark & Meyer

Quotas: Aholt 30 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 30 * Breid 23 * Clark 35 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 29 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 23 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 29 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 27 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36

Thursday, November 7th: Moosman is Lone Positive (+1) !!!

From this blogger’s experience and observations, the cooler weather and increasing winds are creating challenges with club selection / distance control for many of us. See the ‘Golf Stuff’ section below for some interesting insights into these issues.

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for November are #3 & #11.

Conditions:  On Saturday, twelve golfers played on cool and partly cloudy day, 55-58 degrees, 2-7 mph winds, 70% humidity, moist fairways and slowish greens.

Team Winners:  Clark, Dunlavy, Johnson & Moosman won the front (€).  Crow, Eggert, Hall & Purschke won the back (-5) and total (-8). 

Individual Winners:  Moosman won the front (+2) and total (+1).  Elcan won the back (+1).

Closest to the Holes:  Eggert won #3 and Purschke won #11… Rich missed a hole-in-oneby inches!!!

Even/Plus Points Club:  Moosman (+1) and Crow (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Crow (73) and Clark (75).

Golf Quote: “I have really enjoyed every minute I have spent in golf- above all, the many wonderful friends I have made. I have loved playing the game and practicing it. Whether my schedule for the following day called for a tournament round or merely a trip to the practice tee, the prospect that there was going to be golf in it made me feel privileged and extremely happy, and I couldn’t wait for the sun to come up the next morning so that I could get out on the course again" – Ben Hogan

Golf Stuff:  Colder air increases both the lift and drag forces acting on the ball, which results in a slightly higher and shorter trajectory. Distance loss can also result from playing with cold golf balls. One study suggests that you can lose five mph of clubhead speed in cold weather conditions. This means that with a driver, you will lose about 10-13 yards in distance simply because you can't swing the club as fast as you can when you are in peak summer conditions.  Golfers will lose about two yards, with each club in their bag for every 10-degree drop in temperature below 75 degrees.  On the flip side, golfers will gain two yards, or more, with every club 10-degree increase above 75 degrees...... Wind conditions will also need to be factored in on distance control.  Headwinds: the mph of wind will be the yards to add to distance. For example, 10mph of wind adds 10 yards to the distance the shot will play. Tailwinds: take half the mph of wind and make it the yards of distance to subtract. For example, 10mph of wind will subtract 5 yards from the distance the shot will play.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… Moosman

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Crow, Dunlavy, Eggert, Elcan, Hall, Herrick, Johnson, Kossmann & Meyer.

Quotas: Aholt 30 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 30 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 33 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 24 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 27 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 29 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 23 * Herrick 23 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 27 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 27 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 20 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 29 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 28 * Nealis 22 * Palumbo 31 *  Parmentier 32 * Purschke 20 * Scheer 20 * Scheidegger 33 * Schrader 33 * Sharma 27 * Stapp 33 * Stoehner 25 * Tiefenbrunn 27 (Blue Tees) * Triplett 30 * Viox 27 * Voss, Chas 25 * Voss, Colby 32 * Voss, Dean 34 * Zastrow, Owen 30 * Zastrow, Josh 36