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May 06, 2008 - Two-person scramble

Today, we played a two-person scramble and we had forty-two (42) players.   Our players were able to choose their own partners in this competition and 30% of the team handicap was used as a reduction off their gross scores.  If the handicap difference between the two players was greater than twelve strokes, the higher handicapped player was lowered. Using the team handicaps, the tournament was flighted (one-half in the “A” and one-half in the “B” flight).  The A flight (10 teams) were 8.7 and below, while the B flight (11 teams) were 10.2 or higher.  The odd two-some was placed in the B flight by a flip of a coin and would not have placed in either flight.

Today’s results (gross, net and points towards POTM and POTY) are:

 A Flight

 1^st- Jeff McLaughlin and Mike Wallace (68, -13.3, 6 points each)

2^nd- Rob Lowther and Adi Tarkay (64, -13.1, 4 points each)

3^rd- Ariel Zapata and Joe “Choa” Thompson (69, -11.4, 3 points each)

 Others:  -9.5 to –4.7

B Flight

 1^st- Paulie Gurciullo and Bruce Page (73, -10.7, 6 points each)

2^nd- John Snyder and Myles Cunningham (75, -9.0, 4 points each)

3^rd- Bryan Hopwood and Lars Carlson (75, -7.2, 3 points each)

 Others: -6.2 to +3.2

 Winning today’s closest to the pin contest (hole #15) was Dick MacAuley.  Last week’s winner was JEFF MCLAUGHLIN (I forgot to mention him in last week’s update).  Congratulations Dick and JEFF.

 Next week’s format

 Tuesday, May 13, is the fourth Texas Scramble of 2008.  This will be a three-person scramble, requiring FIVE drives per player.  There will be a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m., but you must be there before 7 a.m.

 The cost per person is 22 mil (9 mil for players who pay a monthly green fee to Valle Del Sol).  That price will remain in effect for all of 2008 and includes green fees, drinks on the course, four “long drive” holes (and one for the ladies), four “closest to the pin” holes, and the “hole in one pool”.  Carts and caddies are not included.  After the tournament, there will be an “all you eat buffet” (at your cost) at Rock & Roll Pollo in Santa Ana.

 As in all Texas Scrambles, two three-person teams will tee off on each hole and scorecards will be exchanged.  It will be up to the opposing teams to insure that all rules, drops and number of drives per person are met, and that the gross scores are properly recorded. 

 Also, we have changed some rules for the Texas Scrambles and they are explained later in this email and are also explained in the “team rules and starting hole” sheet that will be given to each team on Tuesday.  On the back of that sheet are rules in Spanish for your caddies to read.

 If you are not on an established team, please come anyway.  We are going to have a lot of extra players, looking to form teams.  If you are at the course before 7 a.m., you will be able to play.  If we have an odd number of players, we will have one two-person or one four-person team.  If you have any questions, please call me at 2254-0140 or 8392-8595.

Changes to scrambles, modified best ball, shambles and Texas Scrambles

 As of January 8, we began using a “one scorecard rule” in all select shot team events.  And, the player of the ball that is selected will ALWAYS play first, as the ball lies (be it in a divot or goose crap), unless USGA or local rules provide relief. The other players must place their ball within “one CVGA or VDS scorecard length”, no closer to the hole.  Play continues in this manner until a ball is holed.  In Texas Scrambles, 10% of the combined handicap of the team members will be used as a reduction.

 If a ball is in the trap, the player who hit the ball into the trap hits first.  The other players can then rake the trap before placing the ball in the trap.  A ball on the green can be lifted, cleaned and placed on the green by the person who put it on the green and that person must putt first.  Remember, there are rules about embedded balls, ant beds, young trees (less than the height of a driver), garden areas, etc. that can provide you with relief.  It is your responsibility to know the rules.  If you are in doubt, play two balls on that hole and we will rule on it after play is completed.

Tournaments you want to play next week

 About two years ago, I recommended a tournament to our players that turned out to be really crappy.  They were sponsors of ours and I believed that tournament would be nice.  It wasn’t, I was really embarrassed and I got rid off them as sponsors.

 Since then, I have done “due diligence” before recommending tournaments to you.  There are two very nice charity tournaments next week that I am going to encourage you to play.  Each serves a very worthy cause, each will most certainly fill up soon, CVGA players are organizing each, and each has some very nice raffle prizes.  If you can, please try to play both of these tournaments.

 Friday, May 16, is the Copa Panama Faco tournament at the Cariari Country Club. This will be a three-person scramble and the cost per player is $125.00.  There will be a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. and carts are not included.  There will be a lunch and raffle after the tournament.  Contact Jetzy (8391-0257), Mariana (8380-2542) or Agustin (8382-8722) for more information. 

 Sunday, May 18, is the Escazu Rotary Club “Hermanas de Magdala” tournament at Valle Del Sol.  This will be a two-person best ball format and the cost per player is $100.00.  Bernhard Croci is organizing this tournament (8876-1931) and the entry fee includes cart, driving range, lunch and many raffle prizes also. 

Anagolf National Pairs tournament, May 23-25

 This year’s National Pairs tournament will be held at the Cariari Country Club.  Last year, it was a 36-hole event (and my partner and I won our flight).  In 2008, it will be a 54-hole event, with a different format on each day.  There will be five flights and the cost is $100 per player to enter this three-day tournament.  That price includes green fees for all three days, trophies, and lunch on the final day.  The first day will be best ball, the second day will be alternate shot and the final day will be stroke play.

 Contact Anagolf at 2296-5772 or visit www.anagolf.com for more details. 

 Hole in one pool

 Today, all forty-two players entered the pool and there were no holes in one.  The pool for next week is now $739.00 USD.  A hole in one must be on a par three hole and witnessed by all those in the foursome.  Also, the hole in one pool is only available in our Valle Del Sol tournaments.

See you on the course,

David Maddox