August Index Notes

Indexes under 10.0:
1) Billy G         3.3
2) Hime           5.1
3) David C       6.1
4) Ron S         6.9
5) Roger K       7.5
6) Tim M          7.5
7) David N        7.7

22 members have index numbers between 10 and 19.9. Fully 60% of our fellow members play close to bogie golf or better.
14 additional members have index numbers between 20 and 29.9. Joe is the only regular member who plays with an index number in the 30's.

Longball Announcement Coming Soon

Hime mentioned today that he's about ready to send out the tournament info by snail mail and email. When I get it I'll put the info up on the club blog.
Wolf Run, in Reno, is the UNR Golf Team course, or at least it used to be the last time I played it, back in the stone age. The same people that run Dayton Valley run Wolf Run and bluntly, they want us to play both courses. There's work going on at Genoa Lakes and we're looking for another place to play. So, Hime is going to play Wolf Run to check on the course condition before he commits club money for us all to play there.
The Friday practice round is either going to be at Arrow Creek (which I know nothing about) or Thunder Canyon in Washoe Valley. (the club has played practice rounds there in the past, most recently last year).
Get your check writing hand ready because this year's tournament will not disappoint.

Huzzah For Me!

For all the times I've golfed at the tournament or in the club events, I can think of two or three times I've actually put my name on the long drive marker and it has always been beaten. Only in the last few years have I started using a regular driver. So, it is truly a miracle for me to win the long drive. Finally.

Putts And Par 3's

Closest to the pin:
2) Mark Q     42'5"
5) Kelly           38'
15) Rick Q       8'11"
17) Al C          21'2"

Lowest Putts: Dave F   28

The greens were either really readable or members were lost. Along with Dave F, David James Clarke and Rick W had 29 putts. 7 other A flighters had less than two putts per hole.
8 of the B flighers had over two putts per hole and there were 7 total members with 40+ putts. Surprisingly, I was not one of those today as I led the B flight with 32 putts.

B Flight Winners

Net:
1) Joe          66
2) Kent K    72
3) Bucket      73

B flight under 100: Jimmy B 99, Al C  96, Bucket  95.
Long Drive: (and it is no misprint) Joe

A Flight Winners

Net:
1) Scott B        70
2) Rick W        73
3) Dave F         74


Gross Under 90: Mark Q 89, Scott B 87, Rick W 86, Hime 82.
75% of the A flight golfers broke 100 today.

Long Drive: Spiro S

Always Watch Your Speed On The Base

There's still a police force on the old Fort Ord base and while my group was on the 4th hole, we saw this guy making somone's day. Remember that the next time we're playing either Bayonet or Black Horse.

More Pics Of Black Horse

Looking At The Monterey Bay From The Course

After a while the overcast broke and it turned into a beautiful day. The fog stayed out to sea and the view of Monterey Bay was very pretty.

The Guys I Played With Today

Ed C is right behind Jimmy B, and Mel T is in the cart. We all had an enjoyable day at Black Horse.

View From The First Tee At Black Horse

Though it was still overcast when the last group teed off, it remained short sleeve and short pant weather all day.

Mel T And Myself

I've golfed with Mel T a couple of times since I've started the blog and playing in the monthly events. Mel is a good guy to golf with. He likes golfing with me because I'm the only regular member with a higher index number.

Not Acceptable Practice Conditions

If you're going to have grass tees on the driving range, then have grass. If you're not going to grow the grass, have mats. But don't have sand and dirt mixed up with blades of grass haphazardly poking up through the mess. For our $105 I expect more.

Our Welcome To Black Horse

Today, the Daddy Longball Golf Club played the other course at the old Fort Ord, Black Horse. As usual, we are welcomed on the sign at the entrance to the parking lot.

Our Welcome At Bayonet

Closest To The Pin And Low Putts

Par 3's:
4) Hime      17'3"
6) Bucket    11'3"
14) Jim B     38'7'   (this is why you always measure!)
17) Rick Q   17'7"

Boss of the Moss) Rick W   28 putts

B Flight Bayonet Winners

 

B Flight Net Winners:
1) Bucket        69
2) Mike R        70
3) Jim B           71

Long Drive) Mel T

4 of 12 members  broke 100 gross. Jim B shot 92, Bucket shot 93, Mike R shot 98 and Ron K shot 99.

A Flight Winners At Bayonet

A Flight Winners:
1) Dave G        73
2) Dave F         74
3) Rick W          77


Long Drive)  Rick W

3 members shot a gross 89, Dave G, Hime and Rick W. 8 of 12 broke 100 gross.

Black Horse Announced

Send in your $105 dollars today to reserve your spot at Black Horse on the old Fort Ord base. We play Sunday August 26th, with the first tee time at 0900. And, don't lose sight of Daddy Longball, which will be announced soon. Your money or commitment is due by the 16th. Just send your money in, and don't forget the $10 for the closest to the pin.