3 Club - Pairings and Tee Times

Gentlemen:

The pairings and tee times for Sunday's 3-Club Tournament are below.

There is still space available. If you want to play, contact the Pro Shop immediately at 553-1181.

9:00 Bob Smallwood, Mike Costanzo, Dennis Fitzsimmons
9:10 Mark Valdez, Carmen Bucciarelli, Max Strasner
9:20 Rich Griggs, Ron Ivan, Tom Campbell, Dave Pearson
9:30 Ron Schwab, Mike Marcovecchio, Dick Schmaltz, Bob Housman
9:40
9:50

The weather forecast for this event is not good. If this event is postponed due to weather, it will not be rescheduled.

3 Club Tournament

I apologize for the lateness of this notification....life has been hectic.

Our final event of the 2009 season will be the 3 Club Tournament on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Each player will be allowed to use only 3 clubs for this tournament. If selected, the putter counts as one of the 3 clubs allowed. All players will play from the white tees.

Please sign up as soon as possible in the Pro Shop or by calling 553-1181. Pairings and tee times will be established on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.

SUPER SWINDLE

All 21 Swindle players, who signed up for the Super Swindle by the September 25 cut-off date, have been verified as having played in at least 7 swindle rounds since the March 29 Super Swindle.

As previously reported, tomorrow's Super Swindle will be a 8 AM Shotgun start.

As there is another event starting at the same time as the Super Swindle and to maintain a proper pace of play, no 5-somes will be allowed during the Super Swindle.

With 21 players, we will proceed with 3 foursomes, and 3 threesomes...1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B...

Pairings and hole assignments will be available at check-in.

Eligible players are:

Mike Costanzo
Rich Griggs
Tim Mondragon
Garry Holcomb
John Thompson
Charlie Hall
Carment Bucciarelli
Mark Valdez
Mike Deulen
Bob Smallwood
Dennis Fitzsimmons
Mike Marcovecchio
Ron Schwab
John Caligaris
Nick Daurio
Joe Riddle
Rick Divelbiss
Ken Baird
Bob Hart
Bob Housman
Nick Lusero

SUPER SWINDLE - CHANGE

A slight change has been made regarding the Super Swindle this Sunday, September 27.

We will Shotgun at 8:00 AM....off Holes 1, 2 and 3....1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B.....as necessary.

PLEASE BE EARLY..!!!

Super Swindle - September 27

The next Super Swindle will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop no later than Friday, September 25.

To be eligible for this Super Swindle, you must have played in at least 7 weekend Swindles since the March 29 Super Swindle. This weekly participation is documented in the Swindle book in the Pro Shop.

As with the prior Super Swindles, this event will be managed like all other Swindles, including the $20 entry. Increased pot sizes are a result of the 10% withheld from each of the weekly Swindles.

Results of 2-Man Tournament

The results of the 2-Man Tournament held on September 13, 2009.

Tournament pay-out (pro shop credit) - Gross & Net:

1st $140
2nd $100

Gross

1st Place: Marco Macaluso / Ray Vigil (69)
2nd Place (tie) - Rick Divelbiss / Rich Griggs - Ron Schwab / Mike Marcovecchio (71)

Net

1st Place: Garry Holcomb / Mike Costanzo (63)
2nd Place: Bob Smallwood / Dennis Fitzsimmons (64)

2-Man Pairings & Hole Assignment

Sunday's 2-Man Tournament will be an 8:00 AM Shotgun start.

Pairings & Hole Assignments

Hole 1A: Smallwood - Fitzsimmons / Costanzo - Holcomb
Hole 1B: Valdez - Bauer / Thompson - Mondragon
Hole 18A: Hall - Bucciarelli / Riddle - Housman
Hole 17A: Schwab - Marcovecchio / Caligaris - Daurio
Hole 16A: Strasner - Strasner / Hart - Vallejo
Hole 16B: Divelbiss - Griggs / Macaluso - Vigil

Front 9 - Best Ball: Each player will receive their normal Front 9 handicap.

Back 9 - Scramble: Each team will receive 25% of their combined Back 9 handicap.

2-Man Tournament - September 13, 2009

Gentlemen:

Our next event is Sunday, September 13, 2009. The format is 2-Man.

Pick your partner from the Mens Club roster. The first 9 holes will be best ball and the second 9 holes will be a scramble. Combined GHIN handicap must exceed 10 and a maximum of 10 strokes between partner handicaps will be used for tournament & day game purposes.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop or by calling 553-1181 no later than 4 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.

Results - Mens Club Championship

The results of the 2009 Men's Club Championship are below.

Tournament Payout (in Pro Shop credit) for both Gross and Net:

1st - $300
2nd - $200
3rd - $100
4th - $80
5th - $60

Gross

1st - Chad Novak (137)
2nd - Tom Campbell (151)
3rd - Rich Griggs (154)
4th (tie) - John Mohar, Pete Severson (155)

Net

1st (tie) - Ken Baird, Ray Vigil (138)
3rd (tie) - Mark Valdez, Nick Daurio (139)
5th (tie) - Garry Holcomb, Charlie Hall (141)

As I was unable to stay and finish the tournament, it was apparently decided that both Ken Baird and Ray Vigil will share the Net title and both of their names will be placed on the trophy.

Congratulations to Chad, Ken and Ray..!

Tee Times & Pairings - Round 2 - MC Championship

The tee times and pairings for Sunday's final round of the Men's Club Championship are below:

8:00 Dennis Fitzsimmons, Garry Holcomb, Bob Smallwood, Dallas Bauer
8:10 John Gonzales, Charlie Hall, Mark Valdez, Carmen Bucciarelli
8:20 Steve Bourell, Max Strasner, Marc Strasner
8:30 Tom Gallant, Bob Hart, Justin Hutchings, Ron Schwab
8:40 Dick Schmaltz, Tim Mondragon, Pat Garcia
8:50 Bob Housman, Marco Macaluso, Nick Daurio, John Caligaris
9:00 John Thompson, John Mohar, Ken Baird, Nick Lusero
9:10 Rich Griggs, Ron Ivan, Ray Vigil, Mark Mattarocci
9:20 Pete Severson, Tom Campbell, Chad Novak

Pairings & Times - Round 1 - MC Championship

The tee times & pairings for Saturday's Round 1 of the Men's Club Championship are below:

8:00 Garry Holcomb, Dennis Fitzsimmons, Bob Smallwood, Dallas Bauer
8:10 Carmen Bucciarelli, Charlie Hall, Mark Valdez, Bob Housman
8:20 John Thompson, John Caligaris, Bob Hart, Ron Schwab, Nick Daurio
8:30 Rich Griggs, Tom Gallant, Tim Mondragon, Mike Costanzo
8:40 Pete Severson, Chad Novak, Mark Mattarocci, John Mohar
8:50 Marc Strasner, Max Strasner, Steve Bourell,
9:00 Tom Campbell, Nick Lusero, Ron Ivan, Dick Schmaltz
9:10 Pat Garcia, Matt Hutchings, John Gonzales, Ken Baird

No new club members are being allowed for this tournament or the balance of the 2009 schedule.

Mens Club Championship - August 22 & 23

Our next event is the 2009 Mens Club Championship on August 22 & 23.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop or by calling 584-3400 no later than 4 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.

Entry fee is $50 and the normal day games will be available.

Note: No new club members will be allowed for this tournament or the remaining tournaments of 2009.

Results of Multiple Tee

Following are the results of the July 26 Multiple Tee tournament:

Tournament pay-out (Pro Shop credit), gross and net:

First place: $100
Second place: $80
Third place: $60
Fourth place: $30

Gross
1st - John Mohar (67)
2nd - Chad Novak (69)
3rd - Pete Severson (71)
4th - Ron Padilla (75)

Net
1st - Frank Vidana (63)
2nd - Carmen Bucciarelli (68)
3rd - Marc Strasner (69)
4th (tie) - Mike Deulan, Ron Ivan, Ron Schwab, Nick Daurio, Bob Housman (71)

Pairings & Tee Times - Multiple Tee

Below are the pairings and tee times for the July 26 Multiple Tee tournament:

8:00 Gary Holcomb, Dennis Fitzsimmons, Mark Valdez, Bob Smallwood
8:10 Charlie Hall, Mike Costanzo, Mike Deulen, Tim Mondragon
8:20 Chad Novak, Mark Mattarocci, Pete Severson, Ron Ivan
8:30 Bob Hart, Ron Schwab, John Caligaris, Nick Daurio
8:40 Carmen Bucciarelli, Bob Housman, Dick Schmaltz, Tom Campbell
8:50 Marc Strasner, Mark Mutz, John Gonzales

Multiple Tee - Sunday, July 26

Our next event is on Sunday, July 26. Format is Multiple Tee.

Each player must choose and play 4 holes from the Black tees, 4 hours from the Blue tees, 5 holes from the White tees and 5 holes from the Red tees.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop or by calling 584-3400 no later than 4 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

Pairings & Tee Times - Blind Partner Draw

The pairings and tee times for Sunday's Blind Partner Draw follows:

8:00 Fitzsimmons, Smallwood, Holcomb, Bauer
8:10 Valdez, Mondragon, Deulen, Bucciarelli
8:20 Gallant, Griggs, Lusero, Hall
8:30 Novak, Mattarocci, Szostak
8:40 Strasner, Strasner, Mutz, Moore
8:50 Terry, Peters, Riddle, Vallejo
9:00 Schwab, Hart
9:10
9:20

There are still openings available. If you know any members that are not listed above, feel free to contact them.

Blind Partner Draw - Sunday, June 14

The June event will be held on Sunday, June 14. Format is Blind Partner Draw - best ball with partners drawn randomly by the Pro Shop after everyone has left the first tee.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop or by calling 584-3400 no later than Tuesday, June 9.

Results of 2-Man Shamble

The following are the results of the 2-Man Shamble held on May 17.

Tourament Payout: $340 Gross, $340 Net (Pro Shop credit)

Gross
1st - Schwab / Marcovecchio (team - $135); Daurio / Caligaris (team - $135)
3rd - Lusero / Riddle (team - $70)

Net
1st - Pearson / Hutchings (team - $170)
2nd - Skube / Ricottone (team - $100)
3rd - Strasner / Strasner (team - $35); Griggs / Gallant (team - $35)

2 Man Shamble - Tee Times & Pairings

Following are the tee times and pairings for the May 17 2-Man Shamble:

8:00 Bob Smallwood - Dennis Fitzsimmons / Garry Holcomb - Dallas Bauer
8:10 Mike Costanzo - Dick Schmaltz / Mark Valdez - Charlie Hall
8:20 Rich Griggs - Tom Gallant / Ron Schwab - Mike Marcovecchio
8:30 Nick Lusero - Joe Riddle / Tim Mondragon - Mike Deulen
8:40 John Thompson - Bob Hart / Nick Daurio - John Caligaris
8:50 Max Strasner - Marc Strasner / Dennis Terry - Erik Vallejo
9:00 Pat Garcia - Tony Aguilar / Ken Moore - Carmen Bucciarelli
9:10 Mark Mattarocci - John Szostak

2009 Schedule Change

Gentlemen:

Granting a request from Dave Lewis, I've agreed to move the July 12 Tournament (Multiple Tee) to Sunday, July 26, 2009.

Please note this change on your schedule.

Thanks

10 / 10 Rule

In 2008, the Walkingstick Mens Club instituted a 10 / 10 rule for team events.

Each team's combined GHIN handicap must be 10 or more and a maximum of 10 strokes between handicaps will be allowed for tournament and day game purposes.

Example: Player A has a 7 handicap, Player B has a 20 handicap. Their combined handicap exceeds 10. However, Player B will only receive a 17 handicap for the tournament.

This rule also applies to any 2009 team events.

May 17 - 2 Man Shamble

The next event is Sunday, May 17, 2009. Format is a 2 Man Shamble.

Select a partner from the Mens Club roster. On each hole, each player will hit a tee shot and a tee shot is selected. Each player will then play their own ball from the position of the chosen tee shot through the completion of the hole. A minimum of 6 tee shots will be required of each player during the round. The 10 / 10 rule applies. Entry $20 per player. Gross and Net payouts. Day games available.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop or by calling 584-3400 no later than 4:oo PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

Super Swindle

As re-scheduled, the spring Super Swindle was held on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

After the first few holes (very windy and cold), the day turned into very nice shirt-sleeve weather.

The fall Super Swindle is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2009. To be eligible, each player must have played a minimum of 7 rounds in the weekly Swindle since the April 5 Super Swindle.

Thanks

CANCELLED - One Person Best Ball - April 11 & 12

Gentlemen:

Due to the Easter holiday and the associated...and understandable... lack of participation, it has been decided to cancel the One Person Best Ball tournament, scheduled for April 11 & 12.

Instead, the normal weekly Swindle will be held on those dates.

The next Mens Club tournament will be held as scheduled on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - the Two Man Shamble tournament.

Thanks

Super Swindle - RESCHEDULED

The Super Swindle scheduled for last Sunday, March 29, was postponed due to weather conditions.

The Super Swindle was rescheduled for this coming Sunday, April 5.

Tee times start at 8:20 AM.

Super Swindle, Sunday, March 29

The following players signed up by the due date and have played the minimum number of weekly Swindles and, therefore, are eligible for this Sunday's Super Swindle.

Bob Hart
Dennis Fitzsimmons
Bob Smallwood
Garry Holcomb
Mark Valdez
Joe Riddle
Charlie Hall
Tim Mondragon
Mike Deulen
Mike Costanzo
Rich Griggs
John Thompson
Ron Schwab
Carmen Bucciarelli
Tom Campbell
John Caligaris
Bob Housman

Please keep in mind that this Super Swindle will be played the same as any other Swindle, i.e., $20 entry. The only difference is the increased size of the four day-game pots.

One Person Best Ball - April 11 & 12

The April tournament will be held on April 11 & 12. Format is One Person Best Ball over the two days.

The sign-up sheet has been posted in the Pro Shop.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop, or by calling 584-3400, no later than 4 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Results - Ease(y) into Spring

The results from the March 15 Ease(y) into Spring tournament are below:

Gross
1. Josh Hartman
2. (tie) Nick Lusero, Dave Pearson, Pete Severson
5. Tom Campbell

Net
1. Ray Vigil
2. Mike Costanzo
3. (tie) Carmen Bucciarelli, Garry Holcomb, Mark Valdez, Bob Housman

Total Pro Shop payout: $350 Gross, $350 Net

Tee Times & Pairings - Ease(y) into Spring

Gentlemen:

The tee times and pairings, for the March 15 Ease(y) into Spring tournament, are below.

Please be advised that, due to some circumstances, the Pro Shop was able only to give us 8 tee times for this tournament. There are only 3 player openings remaining....first come, first served. Call the Pro Shop as soon as possible if you are interested.

Also, any remaining Mens Club dues or GHIN payments will be collected prior to the start of the tournament.

9:00 Garry Holcomb, Dallas Bauer, Bob Smallwood, Mark Valdez
9:10 Mike Costanzo, Tim Mondragon, Charlie Hall, Mike Deulen
9:20 Bob Hart, John Thompson, Tom Campbell, Ron Schwab
9:30 Rich Griggs, Dick Schmaltz, Nick Lusero
9:40 Carmen Bucciarelli, John Caligaris, Ken Moore, Dennis Terry
9:50 Max Strasner, Marc Strasner, Dave Pearson, Pat Garcia
10:00 Bob Housman, John Gonzales, Ron Ivan
10:10 Pete Severson, Josh Hartman, Scott Banton

I will not be participating in this first tournament, I will be having surgery tomorrow (Wednesday).

Denny Fitz

2009 Tournament Schedule

Sunday, March 15 – Ease(y) Into Spring. Straight stroke play from the red tees only. Gross & Net payouts. $20.00 per player.

Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12 - One Person Best Ball. Individual stroke play on both days. On the second day, try to improve your score on each hole from the first day. Lowest score on each hole over the 2 days will determine the total score. Net and gross payouts. $30.00 per player.

Sunday, May 17 - 2 Man Shamble. Select a partner from the Men’s Club roster. Both players hit a tee shot and the best tee shot is selected. Both players then play their own balls from the location of the selected tee shot through to the completion of the hole. Essentially a scramble off the tee and a best ball into the hole. Combined GHIN handicap must be 10 or more and a maximum of 10 strokes between partner handicaps will be used for tournament & day game purposes. Net and Gross payouts. $20.00 per player.

Sunday, June 14 - Blind Partner Draw. Two man best ball with partners drawn randomly by the pro-shop after all players have left the first tee. Net & Gross payouts. $20.00 per player.

Sunday, July 12 - Multiple Tee. Each player must play 4 holes from the black and blue tees and 5 holes from the white and red tees of their choice in a stroke play format. Net & Gross payouts. $20.00 per player.

Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23 – Men’s Club Championship. Straight stroke play over 2 days to determine best net and gross players. $50.00 per player. Net & Gross payouts.

Sunday, September 13 - 2 Man. Pick your partner from the Men’s Club roster. The first 9 holes will be best ball and the second 9 holes will be scramble. Combined GHIN handicap must be 10 or more and a maximum of 10 strokes between partner handicaps will be used for tournament & day game purposes. Net & Gross payouts. $20.00 per player.

Sunday, October 11 - 3 Club. Each player will be allowed to play the round with only 3 clubs of his choice. If chosen, the putter counts as one of the 3 clubs allowed. Net & Gross payouts. $20.00 per player.

Other recommended events at Walkingstick GC include: SoCo Amateur – May 2 & 3, 2009. ESPN 2-Man – June 7, 2009. These are not Men’s Club events, but participation is encouraged.

Another possible event: Cougar Canyon GC is apparently forming a Mens Club and they have asked about a possible ‘Here & There’ with the Walkingstick Mens Club. This could occur either on a consecutive Saturday & Sunday or two weekend days separated by a week or so. If there is enough interest, we will pursue such an event.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009 – NEXT SUPER SWINDLE. PLAYERS MUST HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST SEVEN (7) SWINDLES SINCE THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 SUPER SWINDLE – NO EXCEPTIONS. THE FALL SUPER SWINDLE IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009.

2009 Organizational Meeting POSTPONED

Gentlemen:

I learned today that the furnace is out of service in the Walkingstick clubhouse. According to Dave Lewis, it may be up to 2 weeks before a replacement furnace can be manufactured and installed.

Considering recent temperatures, alternate sites for this Thursday's meeting were considered and investigated. However, with such short notice, nothing suitable appears to be available. So I've decided to postpone the meeting.

Please note that the 2009 Walkingstick Mens Club meeting will now be held:

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Walkingstick Restaurant
6:00 PM

Thanks,

Denny

2009 Organizational Meeting

An organizational meeting for the 2009 Mens Club season has been scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 6 PM in the Walkingstick restaurant.

The dates for the 2009 Mens Club season have been tentatively selected and tournament formats will be determined during this meeting.

If you have an comments or concerns regarding the Mens Club, please plan on attending this meeting.

The 2009 Season - Update

Gentlemen:

In regards to comments I posted on October 12, 2008:

As you may know by now, Dave Lewis has been retained by the City of Pueblo as the professional at Walkingstick Golf Course, with a 5 year contract.

On a personal note, I have once again retired. Although I may have another professional opportunity later this year, I see no reason why I cannot continue with the Mens Club in 2009, should you decide to retain me and the Committee.

Denny Fitzsimmons