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January 13 , 2009 - Individual Stableford

Tuesday, January 13, we played an individual stableford and we had thirty-five (35) players.  In a “stableford” your handicap determines the number of strokes (if any) that you get off your gross score on each hole.  In a stableford, a net bogey is one point, a net par is two points, a net birdie is three points, a net eagle is four points and a net double eagle is five points.  If you play to your handicap, you should have 36 points at the end of the round.

 The A flight consisted of players with handicaps of 19 and less, while the B flight players had handicaps of 20 or higher.

Today’s results (gross, points over 36 and points towards player of the month and player of the year) are:

A Flight

 1^st- Rob White (78, +6, 6 points)

2^nd- Arturo O’Connor (79, +5, 4 points)

3^rd- Michael Hawkins (80, +2, 3 points)

4^th- Carina Lundberg (88, +2 but lost countback, 2 points)

5^th- Mike Wallace (90, +1, 1 point)

B Flight

1^st- Mike Brechbill (92, +5, 6 points)

2^nd- Larry Goldman (90, +4, 4 points)

3^rd- Myles Cunningham (91 +3, 3 points)

4^th- Dick MacAuley (93, +1, 2 points)

5^th- Al Burgess (93, +1 but lost countback, 1 point)

Bill Hornick won lunch at the Time-Out Tavern in Escazu for closest to the pin on #17(but he missed the birdie putt).  Arturo O’Connor won today’s raffle (golf for four at Monteran Campo de Golf).

January 20 is the first 2009 Texas Scramble

 Tuesday, January 20, is the first Texas Scramble of 2009.  The cost per player is 26 mil colones (12 mil for active monthly members). The price includes green fees, all drinks on the course, four long drive holes, four closest to the pin holes and the hole in one pool.  The players of the first place team receive a free round of golf at VDS.  The players of the second through fifth place team receive a lunch voucher.  And, in a random draw after play is completed, the players of one team will receive a free round of golf at VDS.  Carts and/or caddies or not included in the entry fee.

 Be at the course before 7 a.m.  There will be a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m.  We now have six radios.  The lead six-some will have one, the last six-some will have one, the cart girls will have one each and Calix and I will have one each. 

 Calix will be checking to see if there is slow play.  If there is, one warning will be given.  After that, it is a two stroke penalty to the two teams that could not keep up. 

 New players or those without a team should come join us.  We will have extra players, looking to form new teams.  As long as you are at the course prior to 7 a.m., you will be playing in our Texas Scramble.

 Here are the new rules for Texas Scrambles in 2009:

 Three person teams

 Two teams per hole

 Four drives per player

 15% of the combined team handicap

 The handicap of the best player on the team determines the handicap of the other two players.  The limit between the best player and the others is twelve strokes.  A player with a 10 handicap can choose to play with a 24 and 30, but the 24 and 30 will be reduced to 22 and 22.

 No player can contribute two consecutive shots on a hole. However, once a ball is on the green, all three players can putt. Example- A, B and C drive off the tee and A’s drive is chosen.  A marks the spot and picks up his ball.  B and C place their ball within one scorecard of the marker and then hit the next shot.  If B or C did not make the green, then the team chooses one ball.  If B’s ball is chosen, then he marks the spot and picks up his ball.  A and C then hit the next shot.  This will be done until a ball is on the green. If a player hits a practice shot when his ball is not in play, the team receives a two stroke penalty. Once on the green, all three players can putt until the ball is holed.  Then all three players drive off the next tee and same procedure is followed.

 We have done this to try to make the Texas Scrambles more competitive and fair.  Obviously, there is some strategy involved in choosing which ball to play.  However, make your decisions fast because if you get behind by one or more holes you will receive a warning, followed by a two stroke penalty.

  Mike Daughtry is going to enter the results on a excel spreadsheet. If we see a problem with the 15% of team handicap then we will adjust it and give you the new percentage before the next tournament.

 Los Delfines, Playa Tambor in February

 Our next trip to Playa Tambor is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 17, 18 and 19.  We have thirty rooms reserved. 

 The cost per player is $180 and includes two night’s room (double occupancy), tax, tip, all food and drinks at the Barcelo Playa Tambor.  It also includes three days golf (with cart) at Los Delfines.  If you have a non-golfing guest the cost is an additional $120, and if you want a private room there will be an additional $50 charge.  Transportation is not included.

 Should anyone want to spend Thursday at the Barcelo, we also have 15 rooms reserved for that night.  The additional cost $60 per person (double occupancy) or $85 for a single room. However, golf on Friday is not included.  If you want to play golf on Friday, you can pay the discounted green fee at the course.

 Late this week, I will start taking reservations for this trip.  Rather than taking cash, I will provide you with a Scotia account number so that you deposit the money into that account.  You can then email me with the amount deposited and transaction number.

 For information about Los Delfines and Barcelo Tambor, please visit

http://delfines.com/golf-club-costa-rica.html

http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/CostaRica/PlayaTambor/TamborBeach/Home

Hole in one pool

 The hole in one pool is now $2,431.00 USD. The next person to have a “hole in one” wins that pool (multiple holes in one in the same event will split the money). 

  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