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