January 10, 2008 Saluda Valley Country Club
Eighty-eight members and a guest braved cool, breezy weather with one short downpour. The forecast called for mild weather with a 50 percent chance of a shower and 61 degrees. I think if you added the morning and afternoon temperatures, it was 61. Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to those who helped with the scoring.
| Scratch Flight | ||
| 1st | Jim Ross | 75 |
| 2nd | Nils Lindbloom | 75 |
| 3rd | Jan Gunter | 78 |
| 1st Flight | ||
| LG | Tom Solomon | 77 |
| LN | Larry Teague | 70 |
| 2nd | Harold Rice | 70 |
| 3rd | Larry Shaw | 70 |
| 4th | Charles Turner | 71 |
| 5th | Ed Legette | 72 |
| 2nd Flight | ||
| LG | Pete Smith | 77 |
| LN | Ken Valine | 62 |
| 2nd | Larry Sellars | 63 |
| 3rd | Gary Bradley | 68 |
| 4th | Perry Bullard | 70 |
| 5th | Ralph Kesler | 71 |
| 3rd Flight | ||
| LG | Charles Richey | 84 |
| LN | Tom DiPressi | 65 |
| 2nd | Buddy Holcombe | 65 |
| 3rd | Dave Trinder | 67 |
| 4th | Bill Turbeville | 67 |
| 5th | Dennis Crowe | 68 |
| 4th Flight | ||
| LG | Gerald Tripp | 87 |
| LN | Ken Hill | 66 |
| 2nd | Charles Fleming | 68 |
| 3rd | Tommy Harris | 71 |
| 4th | Larry Korth | 72 |
| 5th | Bill Grahl | 73 |
Highlights
There were a lot of “grinders” out there who scored well despite the tough conditions. You can see that a few members went low – Ken Valine, “Spanky” Sellars, Gary Bradley, Tom DiPressi, Buddy Holcombe, Dave Trinder, Bill Turbeville, Dennis Crowe, Ken Hill, and Charles Fleming. Tommie Redden eagled the par 5 #3 hole. The winners in the scratch flight were all determined by the tiebreaker, one going to the 5th hole.
Closest to Pin/Longest Drive
Jim Medlin on #2; Chuck Lovelace on #4; Gary Hucker on #12; Alvin Robinson on #17. Long drive from the gold tees – Tom Solomon; Long drive from the white tees – Pete DeSisto.
Next Tournament
Woodfin Ridge CC, Inman, SC – Thursday, February 14th
Starting time is 9:30 AM and the cost is $28. The Pro Shop is
578-0023. I should receive all entries by Monday, February 11th. Please adhere to the deadline.
Yearly Dues
The yearly dues of $21 is now due. You cannot play in the next tournament unless you are current with dues. If you send the dues with your February entry fee, make sure you send two separate checks.
Special Events
There will be a trip to Arrowhead Pointe(Elberton, GA) and Highland Walk(Royston, GA) Eon May 27 & 28. This is an optional overnight trip. There will be two separate tournaments each day so you can play in either or both. A second trip has been arranged for Hickory Knob in McCormick, SC on July 29 & 30. The third scheduled trip is to Eagle Greens (Commerce, GA) and Hammer’s Glenn (Homer, GA) on October 29 & 30.. This is also an optional overnight trip with two separate tournaments. Wives and/or guests (golfing and non-golfing) are welcome to join us on our trips and can compete in the tournaments with a verifiable handicap. If you are a member of a club, I would like to post an announcement of each trip in your clubhouse. Call me if you are willing to help with that posting. Information about tournament sites and courses are available online.
Tournament Cancellation and Entry Fee Refund Policy
If at all possible, I cancel events due to inclement weather on the Wednesday evening before the tournament. At this time of year, cancellations are due to expected low temperatures. I notify you of the cancellation via email (make sure I have your current email address). If you don’t have email, you can call me (I have three numbers (H. 235-5244; Home Office 278-8275; Cell 979-3160) either on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning (after 5:30 AM). You can also call the course in the morning. If there is any doubt, please check your email before you leave for the course. If there is no email from me, we are playing. Since I make up the prizes based upon the number of entries, you must cancel by Tuesday evening, unless you have an emergency. I am very lenient and will tear up your check at the last minute if at all possible. If I don’t receive your intention to withdraw, your check will be deposited on the day of the tournament.