Punched and sanded greens, plugged fairways and cart path only requirements, tend to hamper and restrict play, which was the case for the Bidwell Park Women’s Golf Club’s weekly outing. The game was “Cross Country,” meaning the players could select their score on either 1 or 10, 2 or 11, 3 or 12, etc. and subtract one-half their handicap. And, because of the plugged and sanded greens, the two-putt rule was implemented, meaning that after two putts, you pick up the ball.
First flight low gross: Kelly MacKinnon, 82. Game: 1, Debi McDermont, 30; 2, Karla Dreiss, 30.5. Second flight low gross: tie, Sandy Fortino and Janet Ford, 96. Game: 1, Cindy Bell, 25.5; 2, Pam Coleman, 29.5. Third flight low gross; Liz Mosher, 105. Game: 1, Barbara Lutz, 29.5; 2, Susan Pease, 30.5; 3, Sue Blizman, 31. Closest to pin on No. 2: 1, Gail Johnson; 2, Dreiss; 3, Mosher.
Butte Creek Country Club
The turnout was light for the Butte Creek Women’s Golf Club’s tournament last week, primarily because of inclement weather and the greens have also been recently plugged and sanded. The game format was “Tee to Green” excluding the putts in the game score. The top three players earning a little golf shop credit were: 1, Karen Fearon, 41; 2, Paula Rich, 42; 3, Sally Hayes, 43.
Looking back 10 years to April 8, 2014
Spectacular shots
Brian Bowen (the Nissan man) recorded his first hole-in-one on the 11th hole at Canyon Oaks. Bowen’s perfect 135-yard, 9-iron tee shot was also observed disappearing into the cup by his playing companions, Randy Cook and Scott McLeod. Perhaps there is some reward after all for donating a new car each year to benefit the Almond Bowl football game.
Canyon Oaks Country Club
In addition to their regular weekly outing, the Canyon Oaks CC Women’s Golf Club held a two-person 6-6-6 format tournament, 6-holes alternate shot, 6-holes scramble and 6-holes best ball. The team of Evie Spring and Linda Harris garnered first place with a team score of 68.3. Nancy Taylor and Shelley Carney finished one stroke back for the second spot. Finishing third was the team of Vickie Spelts and Nancy Vieira at 70.6.
In its weekly tournament, Carney was both low gross and low net in the first flight, as well as taking first in the game portion. Taylor took second via the card-off procedure over Fran Wedow. In the second flight, Jackie Drakulic followed Carney’s lead taking both low gross and low net and first in their game. Joan Wagoner and Carol finished second and third respectively. Closest to the pin winners were: 1, Taylor; 2, Ellie Fairchild; 3, Vieira.
Butte Creek Country Club
Shawn Blofsky and Darren Normoyle tied for first place low net in the Casa Munras Invitational Tournament held at Butte Creek. Bruce Hubbell took the third spot with a net 69. Derrick Shultz, Assistant Golf Professional at Butte Creek, took low gross with a one-under par score of 70. Jim Wilson finished second in the gross division with a score of 76. Dan Normoyle and Rich Attinger (70) tied for fourth place net.
Shultz is now off to Florida for his second session in his quest to become a Class A, PGA Golf Professional. Tom Pyeatt, Assistant Professional at Canyon Oaks CC, recently successfully completed his second session. One more trip to Florida for their third and final session and both will become full-fledged Class A, Pros. Good luck!
Irma Jenkins and Sherian Hornbeak finished first and second in the Butte Creek CC Women’s Golf Club monthly Medallion Day Tournament. Betty Dean and Bonnie Ford followed suit in the second flight. Cilla Hauer and Suzy Mann claimed the honor in the third flight.
Table Mountain Golf Course
The Table Mountain GC Women’s Golf Club held their monthly pro-points tournament last week. Sally Stemen (84) was low gross. Mary Borgo (72) was low net on the day. Others placing in the net category were: 1, Janet Ott; 2, Sue Snow (73); Kris McGee (76); 4, Sandy Goble (79).
The Table Mountain GC Men’s Golf Club played a 4-Man Shamble, 2-Best Ball format for their weekly tournament. First flight winners were Tony Baptista, Vic Goble, Jerry McGee and Arvo Voip. Joe Nehl, Albert Nelson, Stephen McCarthy and Jeff Young won the second flight. First place third flight: Billy Harp, Jerry Pagel, Larry White, and a blind draw. Closest to the pin winners on the four, par-three holes were: Dan Flippin; Brent Bills, Jim Buck and Jamie Scharff.
Quotes
The Magistrate of Brussels, in 1360; “Whoever plays ball with a club shall be fined 20 shillings, or their upper garment.”
Kirk Sessions of Boharm in 1658; “James Waldie to have plaid at the golfe with the herds of Mulben; being found guilty they were rebuked for making so little conscience of the Lord’s day, and ordained to make their publick repentance three Lord’s days.”
Thomas Smollett in 1771; “Of this diversion the Scots are so fond, that, when the weather will permit, you may see a multitude of all ranks, from the senator of justice to the lowest tradesman, mingled together, in their shirts, and following the balls with utmost eagerness.”
Benjamin Rush (American Founding Father), circa 1800; “Golf is an exercise which is much used by the Gentlemen of Scotland. A large common, in which there are several little holes, is chosen for the purpose. It is played with little leather balls stuffed with feathers; and sticks made somewhat in the form of a hand-wicket.”
Lord Northbourne (at the presentation ceremonies after Walter Travis became the first American to win the British Amateur in 1904); “Never since the days of Caesar has the British nation been subjected to such humiliation.”
Chi-Chi Rodriguez; “I think most of the golf rules stink. They were written by guys who can’t even break a hundred.”
Ed Anderson’s local golf column appears Tuesdays. He can be reached at edanderson1936@gmail.com.
