Sunday, April 27, 2025

Thursday, April 26th: Clark Shines on a Cloudy Day (+6, 66)!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Saturday, nine golfers played on a brisk and cloudy day. 56-62 degrees, 4-10 mph winds, 70% humidity, dry fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Crow, Dunlavy & Hall took the back (+5) and total (+3) and tied Clark, Coleman & Moosman on the front (-2).

Individual Winners:  Dunlavy won the front (+4). Clark won the back (+5) and tied Dunlavy for the total (+6).

Even/Plus Points Club: Clark & Dunlavy (+6) and Crow (+2).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (66), Crow (71) & Dunlavy (75).

Golf Quote: “When your shot has to carry over a water hazard, you can either hit one more club or two more balls." – Henry Beard

Golf Stuff:  Hitting the ball above your feet:  Grip Adjustment: Choke down on the club by gripping lower on the handle. This helps maintain control and compensates for the shorter distance to the ball.  Stance and Balance: Widen your stance slightly for better stability. Bend your knees a bit more than usual to maintain balance on the slope.  Aim and Alignment: The ball tends to curve left (for right-handed golfers) due to the slope. Aim slightly to the right of your target to account for this natural draw.  Swing Adjustment: Use a smoother, more controlled swing. Avoid over-swinging, as the slope can affect your balance and lead to mishits.

Quota Increases:  All (+1):  Crow & Dunlavy

Quota Decreases:  All (-1):  Eichelberger & Hall

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

Friday, April 25, 2025

Thursday, April 24th: Hall Leads with a (+6)! Crow & Clark (70s)!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Thursday, fourteen golfers played on a warm and partly cloudy day. 78-82 degrees, 4-6 mph winds, 50% humidity, dry fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Crow, Curran, Hall & Moosman swept the front (+9), back (+4) and total (+13).

Individual Winners:  Hall won the front (+5) and total (+6). Clark, Crow & Kavanaugh tied the back (+2).

Even/Plus Points Club: Hall (+6), Crow & Kavanaugh (+4), Coleman, Curran & Dister (+2), Clark, Dunlavy & Moosman (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark & Crow (70), Hall (73) & Coleman (74).

Golf Quote: “Golf tips are like aspirin. One may do you good, but if you swallow the whole bottle, you will be lucky to survive." – Harvey Penick

Golf Stuff: Hitting out of fairway bunkers…  Club Selection: Choose a club with enough loft to clear the lip of the bunker. If the lip is high, opt for a more lofted club like a wedge.  Ball Position: Place the ball slightly forward in your stance to ensure clean contact.  Stance and Setup: Dig your feet lightly into the sand for stability, but avoid overdoing it. Keep your weight evenly distributed.  Swing Technique: Focus on making ball-first contact. Aim for a smooth, controlled swing rather than trying to hit the ball hard.  Follow Through: Maintain balance and finish your swing fully to ensure a clean shot.

Quota Increases:  All (+1):  Crow, Hall & Moosman

Quota Decreases:  All (-1):  Dister, Eggert & Scheidegger

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuesday, April 22nd: Coleman (+4) and Clark (70) Carry the Day!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, eleven golfers played on a very nice & sunny day. 76-80 degrees, 4-7 mph winds, 40% humidity, moist fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Coleman, Elcan, Johnson & Purschke won the front (+1).  Clark, Dunlavy & Hall won the back (+2) and total (-1).

Individual Winners:  Clark, Coleman, Elcan & Moosman tied the front (+2).  Coleman, Dunlavy & Eggert tied the back (+2).  Coleman won the total (+4).

Even/Plus Points Club: Coleman (+4) and Clark & Elcan (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (70) & Coleman (73).

Golf Quote: “Happiness is a long walk with a putter." – Greg Norman

Golf Stuff: PGA Tour players are required to participate in a minimum of 15 tournaments each season to maintain their membership2. Beyond this, players have the flexibility to choose which events they play in, meaning they can opt out of others as long as they meet the minimum requirement. Additionally, the PGA has a rule requiring players to participate in at least one tournament they haven't played in the past four years

Quota Increases:  All (+1):  Coleman

Quota Decreases:  All (-1):  Dunlavy & Moosman

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

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thursday, April 17th: Scheidegger Digs In with a (+3)!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Thursday, nine golfers played on a very windy & sunny day. 66-76 degrees, 13-25 mph winds, 50% humidity, dry fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Dunlavy, Johnson & Scheidegger sweep with (+2), (€) & (+2).

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

Even/Plus Points Club: Scheidegger (+3), Meyer (+2), Curran & Moosman (+1) and Johnson (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Scheidegger (74) and Moosman (75).

Golf Quote: “The mark of a great player is in his ability to come back. The great champions have all come back from defeat." – Sam Snead

Golf Stuff: RBC Heritage interesting facts:  Founded in 1969: The tournament debuted with Arnold Palmer as its first champion, helping put Hilton Head Island on the golfing map.  Designed by Legends: The course was crafted by Pete Dye with assistance from Jack Nicklaus, making it Nicklaus’ first design.  Signature Traditions: The event kicks off with a cannon blast into the Calibogue Sound, and the winner is awarded a tartan jacket—a nod to Scottish heritage.

Quota Increases:  All (+1):  Meyer & Scheidegger

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

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Tuesday, April 15th: Moosman & Purschke Both (+4)!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, eleven golfers played on a very windy & brisk day. 56-62 degrees, 11-20 mph winds, 35% humidity, dry fairways and faster greens.

Team Winners:  Blackwell, Elcan, Johnson & Moosman won the front (+4) and total (€).  Curran, Hall & Purschke won the back (€).

Individual Winners:  Eggert & Moosman tied the front (+4).  Purschke won the back (+4).  Moosman & Purschke tied the total (+4).

Even/Plus Points Club: Moosman & Purschke (+4), Elcan (+2) and Curran & Eggert (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Moosman (74).

Golf Quote: “I'm not going to compare it to life moments like a marriage or having a child. But it's the best day of my golfing life. I’m very proud of myself. I'm proud of never giving up." – Rory McIlroy

Golf Stuff: The final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament was a massive hit, drawing an average of 12.7 million viewers. Viewership peaked at 19.5 million between 7:00 and 7:15 PM ET, right when Rory McIlroy secured his historic win in a playoff against Justin Rose.  This made it the most-watched Masters final round since 2018 and the most-streamed golf event ever on Paramount.

Quota Increases:  Moosman (+2)… All (+1):  Elcan

Quota Decreases:  All (-1):  Blackwell & Marquart

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

Friday, April 11, 2025

Thursday, April 10th: Johnson is Big (+6) & Crow Crows 71!!

Thursday, April 10th:  Johnson is Big (+6) & Crow Crows 71!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Thursday, ten golfers played on a rain halted day. 64-67 degrees, 8-20 mph winds, 45% humidity, moist fairways and faster greens.

Team Winners:  Coleman, Crow, Dunlavy & Purschke won the front (+6), total (+5) and tied Clark, Hall & Moosman on the back (-1).

Individual Winners:  Crow, Hall & Johnson tied the front (+5). Coleman & Moosman tied the back (+2).  Johnson took the total (+6).

Even/Plus Points Club: Johnson (+6), Crow & Hall (+4), Coleman (+3) and Moosman (€).

75 & Below Score Club:  Crow (71), Coleman (74) and Clark & Johnson (75).

Golf Quote: “The Masters, it’s like it’s in a bubble—a world of its own." – Adam Scott

Golf Stuff: Augusta’s Fast Greens: While Augusta National doesn’t routinely publish official numbers, anecdotal reports and observations from professionals suggest that the greens at the Masters tend to be on the faster side—most often falling in that 11–13 range. This means that putts will roll quickly, and even small misjudgments in distance can lead to missed opportunities.

Quota Increases:  Hall (+2)… All (+1):  Coleman, Crow & Johnson

Quota Decreases:  All (-1):  Eggert & Moosman

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

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tuesday, April 8th: Coleman is Back & Takes it to the Pack (+5)!!

NOTE:   Closest to the holes for April are #7 & #14.

Conditions:  On Tuesday, nine golfers played on a cool & sunny day. 46-53 degrees, 2-3 mph winds, 40% humidity, moist fairways and mid-speed greens.

Team Winners:  Clark, Curran & Dunlavy won the front (+7) and total (+9).  Coleman, Hall & Johnson took the back (+8).

Individual Winners:  Crow, Curran & Dunlavy tied with a (+3) on the front.  Coleman won the back (+4) and total (+5).

Even/Plus Points Club: Coleman (+5), Clark & Curran (+4), Hall (+3) and Dunlavy (+1).

75 & Below Score Club:  Clark (68) and Curran (75).

Golf Quote: “Playing the Masters is like walking around in a magnificent painting." – Bernhard Langer

Golf Stuff: Augusta's Strict Rules: Even coaches aren't exempt from Augusta National's strict dress code. A coach was escorted off the course for wearing shorts during a practice session, highlighting the club's adherence to tradition.  Caddies in White Jumpsuits: A tradition dating back to the 1930s, caddies wear white jumpsuits with green caps. This uniform represents professionalism and the legacy of the tournament.  No Phones Allowed: Patrons are required to leave their phones behind, encouraging them to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Courtesy landline phones are available for use

Quota Increases:  INCLUDES LAST TWO ROUNDS:  Coleman (+2)… All (+1):  Clark, Dunlavy, Eggert & Hall.

Quota Decreases:  INCLUDES LAST TWO ROUNDS:  Johnson (-2)…All (-1):  Crow & Eichelberger.

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