Weekend Golf Update

Before I copy and paste in yesterdays Old Timer results...I thought that I would provide a little information about the Mid-America JR Cup played at :ake Forest CC yesterday and today. 8 co-ed 14-17 year olds from both the metropolitan areas of Kansas City and St Louis played in a Ryder Cup format that has been in existence for over 20 years. Acting as a referee for all three matches, alternate shot, best-ball and singles, (I walked 36 holes yesterday, and Lake Forest CC truly kicked my butt!!), I saw some really good golf from the 14 and 15 year olds. The weather conditions weren't very good, but the golf course was in excellent shape, with very firm and fast greens. It was mentioned by several parents that the kids were having a terrible time adjusting to the greens. On the 18th hole of the co-ed alternate shot yesterday morning, both of the teams I was following were above the hole putting for birdie.....both teams putted off of the front of the green and had to chip back on. Instead of a birdie or par...both teams made a double bogey. After todays 8 singles matches the teams for both days were tied 8-8. It was truly amazing to see all of the talent and excellent shot-making from these 16 young adults. Everyone of them I interacted with communicated well and was extremely polite. Golf is alive, well and in good hands. Now on to the Old Timer play from yesterday, as reported by Terry, thru our Acting Commish.... There will be three more sessions (weather permitting) before our season closes on October 31. At that time, the quotas will be locked in until March 1, 2020. I know we all hope a vaccine will be approved by then and we can resume "the game" in relative safety next year. Terry Moosmann reported the results from the 6-man game on Saturday. The team of Sharma, Kavanaugh and Moosmann outbested the team of Charlie Voss, Hall and Dunlavy on all three legs of the Nassau ... -6 to -8 on the front ... +2 to -14 on the back ... and -4 to -22 on total. Individually, Terry's +2 on the front emerged as the best score. Tom had +1 for second. Terry again prevailed on the back with +3, with Jeff K. posting +2 for second. The same duo, Terry (+5) and Jeff (+1) easily walked away with total honors. I just have to say, heated carts or not, it was miserable out there on Saturday. Hats off to those who love golf that much. Hats off and a deep bow to Terry and Jeff for actually posting "plus" scores in the most testing conditions of the season. I imagine Ray (-10) was thrilled to be on their team. I know I would've been. Ray Sharma -1 to 32. Charlie Voss -1 to 30. Aholt 30 * Coleman 33 * Crow 35 * Curtis 33 * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 21 * Eggert 32 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 25 * Moosmann 26 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 32 * Voss, C. 30 *

Updated Quotas

Dister -1 to 29. Eggert +1 to 32. Loyd -1 to 25. Aholt 30 * Coleman 33 * Crow 35 * Curtis 33 * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 21 * Eggert 32 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 25 * Moosmann 26 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 31 *

Summer Returns For One Beautiful Day

12 Old Timers had a beautiful, slightly soggy day to do a little golfing of their ball. 80 degrees, with a slight southernly breeze and freshly mowed putting surfaces made for a pleasant day on the links. Everybody today took home a little cash, with a couple Old Timers doing a little better. The team game was divided amongst three teams. Ryan, Jim, and Charlie J won the front with +1. Dave D, Leroy and yours truly won the back with -1, and Bill, Randy and Terry win total with -3. Individual honors was spread out between seven Old Timers. Ryan C with a nice little 32 (+4) won the front, followed by Tim +3, and Bill +2. Leroy with a mighty +1 takes the back, with Randy, and Daves L and A all tying for 2nd and 3rd. Leroy at +2, wins total, followed by Tim and Ryan +1. With the exception of the soggy conditions, a beautiful day did not result in many positive scores. It is good to see this many Old Timers still playing this late in the year. See you all Saturday.

New Quotas

The big news in the world of quota adjustments is that the best player (relative to his quota) was only one of two players who lost a point Thursday. Terry Moosmann -1 to 26. Bob Coleman -1 to 33. However, it should be noted that 3 players are 1/10th of a point away from losing a quota point. Will they recover ... or will they drop? Time will tell. Aholt 30 * Coleman 33 * Crow 35 * Curtis 33 * Dister 30 * Dunlavy 21 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 26 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 31 *

Info to ponder.....

The below info was taken from a daily golf email I receive... "Arccos Golf conducted an annual study culminating in the company's distance report published in February, which included the average driving distance of amateur golfers in different age categories." "The data is based on the average taken from over 26 million shots hit from golfers from scratch level to a 25 index. Here are the findings for 2019:" Average Driving Distance By Age in 2019: 10-19: 234.2 yards 20-29: 239.7 yards 30-39: 233.7 yards 40-49: 225.9 yards 50-59: 215.4 yards 60-69: 204.5 yards 70+: 190.4 yards

Reporting In From Northern Indiana.....

It's a chilly morning here alongside Lake Wauwasee in upper Indiana. Our guest blogger Charlie J (aka Loghead) will be reporting yesterdays play. As always, if you don't like what you are reading......... Thursday saw only 9 of the more robust golfers show up to do battle. With temperatures in the upper 50s and gentle trade winds blowing from the north northwest at 10 with gust up to 18 mph the table was set. With hard pan lies and lightning fast greens many a golfer was tested beyond their physical limit. The team of Bob, CV, and DH stopped their losses and won the front with -5. The team of Terry, Ryan, and Bill stood strong against the elements and prevailed on the back and total with -4 and -10. Bob n Bill tied the front at even with Dave A alone at -1, Terry won back n total with +1, -1. Bill n Dennis tied at -2 on the back and Bill took 2nd on total with -2. Some guys named Bob, Dennis, n Dave A took third.none of them received their money!!! From now on the banker (loghead when he is there) will collect the money prior to tee off. A member of each group will collect from each player and deliver to the banker who will have the money ready for payout following the round. It was also painfully oblivious that a 3rd place payout is not doable and should be eliminated.

Updated Quotas

Please be careful. Dennis Harrison was and is a 26 quota before and after today's round. He was listed as a 25. It didn't change the outcome.. Charlie Curtis +1 to 33. Charlie Voss +1 to 31. Aholt 30 * Coleman 34 * Crow 35 * Curtis 33 * Dister 30 * Dunlavy 21 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 27 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 31 *

Old Timers Enjoy Another Beautiful Day

10 Old Timers took to the links for a little fall golf. The surfaces that we putt on continue to improve, but the course is really drying out, especially the fairways. We are experiencing some very tight lies out there. Bill, Charlie V, and Dave A won the front with +2, but the team of Bob C, Dennis H, and Charlies J and C came roaring back to capture the back and total +4, +2. Yours truly Won the front with +5 (a little 32 if you are counting),Bill second +4, and Rich third +1. Charlie J wins the back +4, Charlie C 2nd with +3, and Terry third +2. Charlie C wins total +8 (67 for the day) Charlie J second +3 (as he shoots his age again), and Charlie V taking home the bronze with +1. Scoring wasn't as good today as only three of us made our points. Today marks our return to calculating the results immediately after play again. So...if you cannot wait until everyone is finished..please make sure that you give your #3.00 to someone on your team. Thank you in advance. We are also in the midst of squaring up for play dating back to July 1st. More than half of you have made or been paid funds as of today. I will get to the rest of you when I see you next. Stay safe and enjoy this beautiful weather.

It's Time to Pay Up or Cash In on Your Good Play or Good Luck!!

Effective next Tuesday we will once again be paying our $3.00 after each days play. Please be prepared to bring cash with you to the course. We will decide the daily winners and respective losers after the completition of the round. It is time to once again divie up the proceeds from play starting the 2nd of July. It is hard to believe that we have been keeping track of our play from the beginning of April. As we did earlier this summer, winnings and losses will be rounded up or down to an even dollar amount. At most you will gain or lose an additional .50. Hopefully, this will not wreck havock with your financial planning for the year. As I receive payment from you that owe, I will be giving same to the winners. Congratulations and sympathies as appropriate!! rich.........................................................................................................................................-2.00 bill........................................................................................................................................-14.00 charlie v...................................................................................................................................-15.00 dave a......................................................................................................................................+16.00 mike c.......................................................................................................................................-2.00 charlie c....................................................................................................................................+8.00 dennis h.....................................................................................................................................-7.00 jim...........................................................................................................................................even jeff k......................................................................................................................................+10.00 terry.......................................................................................................................................-13.00 tim..........................................................................................................................................+7.00 Ryan c........................................................................................................................................even dave d.......................................................................................................................................+3.00 ray.........................................................................................................................................+25.00 dennis k....................................................................................................................................+11.00 charlie j.....................................................................................................................................even dave l.......................................................................................................................................-2.00 dean v.......................................................................................................................................-3.00 sam lamile???................................................................................................................................-3.00 ryan e.......................................................................................................................................-2.00 Billy m......................................................................................................................................-3.00 derek a......................................................................................................................................-3.00 tom d........................................................................................................................................-8.00 cosso..(tom d)...............................................................................................................................-3.00 bob c........................................................................................................................................-1.00 king.........................................................................................................................................+4.00 john parke (paid by King)....................................................................................................................-3.00

Updated Quotas

Harrison +1 to 26. Johnson -1 to 28. Coleman -1 to 34. Dunlavy 1- to21. Eichelberger -1 to 28. Aholt 30 * Coleman 34 * Crow 35 * Curtis 32 * Dister 30 * Dunlavy 21 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 27 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 30 * List of all who have a quota but are not regulars: Alferman, D. 30 Alferman, T. 33 Blackwell 30 Butler 29 Cozzo 27 Ecklekamp 38 Edmonston 24 Eggert 31 Fortner 27 Gildehaus 26 Homeyer 26 Isgriggs 16 Lakebrink 21 Lamke 20 Lucy 22 Marquardt, B. 30 Marquart, M. 25 Nealis 23 Parke 30 Parmentier 33 Sciuto 27 Smith, M 22 Triplett 28 Voss, D. 32 Zastrow 34

Today Was Another Beautiful Day for Golfing Your Ball

To quote our Acting Commish.....it was a glorius day for the Old Timers to take to the links. 15 of us showed up..and after 2 or 3 or 4 different drawings...five threesomes headed to the first tee. In the end only 13 of us finished 18 holes. Don't ask me why...I just report the facts mam. Two teams battled it out for the front and back as Dave D, Ray and Charlie C outdueled Bill, Dennis and Terry on the front +5 to +4; and tied with Rich , Bob, and Charlie J on the back...+2. They also edged out B, D, and T to win total +7 to +5. 9 of the 15 Old Timers were even or positive for the days play. Scoring as the Surfaces we Putt on continue to improve, which is a positive all around. Good scoring was evident today as yours truly won the front +4, tied King on the back +3, and won total with +7...which if your counting was a smooth little 68. Don't worry...my lovely bride has already told me not to strain my shoulder patting myself on the back!!! Another Charlie V (Mr Hole In One) with +3 takes second, and Dennis and King take third with +2. Dennis and Rich +2 tie for third on the back. King takes 2nd total with +5, and Dennis takes total in third with +4. All in all some pretty good play by the Old Timers. See you all Tuesday at noon.

Better Results Popping Up for the Old Timers

Eleven Old Timers enjoyed the warmer weather yesterday as scores are starting to improve. Two highlights to mention include a second hole in one on hole 14 for Charlie Voss, congratulations CV!!. The other highlight was a snappy 67 fired by youngster Ryan Crow (32-35). Ryan led the team of Jeff K, Dave A, and Charlie J to runaway victories on the front and back with +4, +5. Dave D, Charlie V, and Bill managed to get it together to win the back +3. Individual honors were shared primarily by 3 Old Timers. Ryan won the front and total. +4, +6, and came in 2nd with +2 on the back. Excellent day RC! Ryan's teammates Dave A +2, and Charlie J +1 were 2nd and 3rd on the front. Charlie V with his ace on 14 wins the back +3, and 2nd in total +3. Charlie J +2 was 3rd for total, and his +1 tied with Dave D and Dennis H for 3rd on the back. 7 out of the 11 scores yesterday were even or better. Let's keep this scoring improvement going in the right direction. Congrats to Charlie Voss for notching his second hole-in-one! His first was 40 years ago!! Ryan Crow +1 to 35. Coleman -1 to 35. Hall -1 to 28. Harrison -1 to 25. Moosmann -1 to 27. Aholt 30 * Coleman 35 * Crow 35 * Curtis 32 * Dister 30 * Dunlavy 22 * Eichelberger 29 * Hall 28 * Harrison 25 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 27 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 30 *

Beautiful Sunny Day Welcomes the Old Timers

The short cold snap disappeared as 11 Old Timers had a great weather day for golf. The surfaces that we must putt on were extremely inconsistent and a few of the hole locations were questionable. How about that sidehill cup on 16?? The front nine was closely battled with the team of Rich, Jim and Charlies V and C winning with even. The back and total was a laffer as Bob, Bill and Dennis H easily won both. One can only wonder how two teams played fairly well on the front, to completly fall apart on the back. I'm talking -14 falling apart for both. Maybe it was the slow pace of our round yesterday?? Maybe not. Lot's of ties today in the individual side...Bill and Terry tie the front with +2. Four of you tied for third at +1. Dave A and Dennis H tie the back, also with +2. Bill comes in 3rd -1. Bill and Dave A tie the back at +1. Once again a different four tied total for 3rd. Winning a four way share of a $1.00 is better than nothing. Let's continue to wish our surfaces that we putt on a speedy recovery. See you all Thursday.

A Dreary Chilly Saturday

Only 7 Old Timers showed up today for a little 4 on 3 matchup. Today the course gave up little in the way of good scores, with no one finishing with a positive total. The team of Bob, Terry, Ray and his father-in-law Tom swept all three matches with -3, +1, -2. Tom captured the front with +1, followed by a three way tie for second featuring Charlie C, Bob, and Ray at -1. A five way tie on the back with +1 from Bill, Charlie J, Bob, Terry and Ray again. Bob and Ray tie for total at even. Wheneverything was said and done, everyone managed to take back a few nickles from the pot. Here's to some better October weather. In keeping with a fair and even reporting....the surfaces that we are putting on continue to make small improvements in their condition. Far from excellent, but considerably better than before. Tom Dunlavy drops 1 to 22. Aholt 30 * Coleman 36 * Crow 34 * Curtis 32 * Dister 30 * Dunlavy 22 * Eichelberger 29 * Hall 29 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 28 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 30 *

Updated Quotas

Ryan Crow has recently celebrated his 50th birthday and has elected to play from the White Tees. Today's round has been calculated into Ryan's quota ... and his new quota from the Whites is 34. Happy Birthday, Ryan and many more. Curtis drops 1 to 32. Dister drops 1 to 30. Hall drops 1 to 29. Charilie Voss drops 1 to 30. Aholt 30 * Coleman 36 * Crow 34 * Curtis 32 * Dister 30 * Eichelberger 29 * Hall 29 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 26 * Moosmann 28 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 33 * Voss, C. 30 *

October Doesn't Start Out Nice for the Old Timers

It was chilly, it was windy, and it was not nice to the twelve Old Timers who showed up today. Well, one of us managed to end up with a positive day. None other than the current Old Timer of the Week, Dave A....Dave led the trio including Tim and Charlie J to a complete sweep of the team game. Along the way he won the front +3 and total +2. Teammate Tim +2 was 2nd on the front, and Rich managed to eliminate the dreaded shanks from Tuesday and capture 3rd. Terry impreoved 8 points to win the back with +2, as Dave D and Charlie J tied the back at even. Bill, Dave D, and Charlie J tied for 2nd and 3rd for total. See you all Saturday.