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

Saturday, November 2nd: Kossmann & Moosman Manage (+4s)!!!

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

Conditions:  On Saturday, eight golfers played on pleasant and partly cloudy day, 55-68 degrees, 4-8 mph winds, 55% humidity and dry fairways.

Team Winners:  Johnson, Kossmann, Miller & Moosman swept the front (-1), back (+3) and total (+2).

Individual Winners:  Moosman won the front (+2). Kossmann won the back (+3).  They tied the total (+4).

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

Even/Plus Points Club:  Kossmann & Moosman (+4) and Baer (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Baer (74) and Kossmann & Moosman (75s)

Golf Quote: “Competitive golf is played mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course… The space between your ears.” – Bobby Jones.

Golf Stuff:  A shipment of golf equipment to Charleston, South Carolina in 1739, aided in the founding of the South Carolina Golf Club in 1787 and an advertisement for golf clubs and balls in the Royal Gazette of New York City in 1779.  However, much like other parts of the world who adopted the sport early, no real traction was gained until early 19th century. In 1894 the United States Golf Association was formed to become ambassadors for the game in the states, which by 1910 was host to 267 golf clubs.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… None

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

Quotas: Aholt 30 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 30 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 34 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 25 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 29 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 24 * Herrick 24 * 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 29 * 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, October 31st: Curran is a Treat on Halloween (+2), 77!!!

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

Conditions:  On Thursday, eleven golfers played on a warm and partly cloudy day, 72-78 degrees, 3-7 mph winds, 60% humidity and dry fairways.

Team Winners:  Blackwell, Eichelberger & Moosman won the front (+1) and total (-1).  Clark, Curran & Hall won the back (€).

Individual Winners:  Johnson won the front (+2). Curran won the back (+2) and total (+2).

Closest to the Holes:  Blackwell won #7 and Clark won #14.

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

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (72).

Golf Quote: “A golfer has to train his swing on the practice tee, then trust it on the course.” - Dr. Bob Rotella

Golf Stuff:  Around 1750 the world of golf saw the first club heads made entirely of iron. By 1826 hickory wood became the standard for shafts due to its impressive durability.  By the 1870s factories were able to mass-produce iron clubs. This pushed the blacksmiths out of business as the factories could make them cheaper, faster, and with more consistency. The 20th century saw a lot of experimentation with club design but there were no significant changes besides the introduction of grooves on the clubface. In 1908 it was discovered that adding groves to the club face created more backspin and caused the ball to fly further.

Quota Increases:  All (+1)… None

Quota Decreases:  All (-1)…  Eichelberger, Hall & Kossmann.

Quotas: Aholt 30 * Alferman 34 * Baer 32 * Blackwell 30 * Breid 23 * Clark 36 * Coleman 29 * Cozzo 26 * Crow 34 * Curran 28 * Curtis 31 (White Tees) * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 25 * Eckelkamp 36 * Eggert 28 * Eichelberger 30 * Elcan 30 * Fortner 28 * Gildehaus 31 * Hall 24 * Herrick 24 * Hoemann 33 * Johnson 29 * Kavanaugh 24 * Kossmann 28 * Lindhoff 31 * Loyd 23 * Marquart 24 * Miller 21 * Mitchell 27 * Moosman 28 (Gold Tees) * Morris 25  * Meyer 29 * 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