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Jun 23, 2009 - Individual Stableford

Today we played an individual stableford and we had forty (40) 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 18 and less, while the B flight players had handicaps of 19 or higher. Because of recent heavy rain we allowed lift, clean and place anywhere on the course (except hazards). Normally, the lift, clean and place rule improves average scores and today was no exception.

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

 A Flight

 1^st- Bill Hornick (74, +11, 6 points) his best score ever

2^nd- Randy Scott (78, +7, 4 points)

3^rd- Jeff McLaughlin (81, +6, 3 points)

4^th- Rob White (76, +4, 2 points)

5^th- Mike Daughtry (79, +4, 1 point)

 B Flight

 1^st- Bernhard Croci (84, +7, 6 points)

2^nd- Skip Duranczyk (87, +6, 4 points)

3^rd- Ryan Donahue (92 +6, 3 points)

4^th- Alonso Santa (89, +2, 2 points)

5^th- Myles Cunningham (93, even, 1 point)

As per USGA rules, ties are broken by last nine, last six, last three and last hole (#18). 

 Verena Croci won lunch at Brad’s Grille in Lindora for closest to the pin on #15.

 Next week’s format

 Tuesday, June 30, we are playing stroke play using 100% of your handicap.  Play will begin at 6:15 a.m. and the last group will go off no later than 7:20 a.m.  Obviously, some players will be playing to new handicaps.

 Copa Valle del Sol this weekend

 This Saturday and Sunday is the Copa Valle del Sol.  As of noon today there was only room for an additional ten players.  No Tico Time here or you will not be playing this tournament.  Call VDS at 2282-9222, ext. 218 (now).  The cost is $200.

 Cariari-CVGA July 6

 Our next Cariari event will be Monday, July 6 at 6:30 a.m.  The cost is $35 per player and the hole in one pool (currently $2,500) is available for a hole in one on any par three.

 July Derby Horse Race

 The next Derby Horse Race is scheduled for Thursday, July 16.  The cost is $49 plus 5 mil entry fee.

 Next Texas Scramble

 The next Texas Scramble has been moved up one week.  It was originally scheduled for July 28, but the new date is July 21.

 Guanacaste Classic

 The Guanacaste Classic is July 25 and 26 (Saturday and Sunday) at Hacienda Pinilla and Reserva Conchal.  The cost is $250 and it is a really nice tournament.  I had planned to play it but my son is getting R&R from Iraq and I will be in Texas during that time.

Next Los Delfines/Playa Tambor trip

 Our next golf vacation is August 18, 19 and 20 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).  We have twenty-five rooms reserved and the cost per player (double occupancy) remains $190.00.  That includes three days golf with cart, two nights at the Barcelo Tambor and all food and drinks.

Player of the month standings

 Alex Gonzalez is leading with 12 points, followed by Randy Scott and Bill Hornick with 10 points. Ryan Donahue has 9 points and Skip Duranczyk and Alonso Santa have 8 points.  Mike Wallace, Lynne Ferguson, Greg Hurd and Bernhard Croci have 6 each.  Ties are broken by points earned in individual events.

 Hole in one pool

 The hole in one pool is frozen at $2,500.00 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 and Cariari-CVGA events. 

 The new hole in one pool is now $1,372.50 and will be awarded for a hole in one after the $2,500.00 has been won.

See you on the course,

David Maddox