November 16, 2011 – Midweek Group - “Turkey Shoot”

Twenty-three Midweek golfers, including 7 women, came out on a beautiful fall day complete with mild temperatures and calm winds, to play in our final tournament of the year. The game was a Modified Stableford Competition where points are earned on each hole based on the players score as it relates to bogey with the highest point score declared the winner. On this day though, each player was a winner with every participant earning at least an $8 gift card to Bel Air market to help with our holiday food shopping.

The winners were:
Women: Barbara Conerly, 53 pts; and Jean Chong, 44 pts.
Men’s A: Dick Carlsen, 45 pts.; and Haruo Makimoto, 41 pts.
Men’s B: Ed Fierro, 54 pts.; and Glen Kinion, 52 pts.

Closest to Pin: #17: Shirley Johnson, 8’10” Barbara Conerly, 20’0”


Net Scores: (used for Player of the Year points), first five places:


Women: Conerly, 66; Millett, 71; Johnson, 72; Chong, 75; Fong, 78.

Men’s A: Carlsen, 68; Makimoto, 73*; Dahl, 73; Swann, 76*; Coombs, 76.

Men’s B: Fierro, 66; M. McKenna, 68*; Thomas, 68; Hart, 70*; R. McKenna, 70.

Thank you all for playing. I hope you had fun this year. Please call or email me with any suggestions you may have to make next year even better.

(*) Based on Back 9 Tiebreaker

Annual Christmas Dinner - Dec. 7, 2011

JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION!

Last year we had the LARGEST CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY EVER,
and on December 7th we plan on doing it again!

We will be meeting at the Aviator Restaurant and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again. This year we will be treated to another amazing night of great food, raffle prizes, and good company.

Christmas Party:
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Aviator's Restaurant
6151 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA

Cost: $17.50. Member, $20.00 Guest

RSVP: Pat Mar, 392-1855
Mail to: Pat Mar
654 Rivercrest Drive
Sacramento, CA.95831

Midweek 2011 Player of the Year (Women/Men)

Marie Hart Wins the 2011 Women's Player of the Year with 2600 points.

WOMENS'S POINT STANDINGS:
Hart, Marie 2600
Conerly, Barbara 2530
Millett, Trina 2080
Johnson, Shirley 1980
Chong, Jean 220
Fong, Jeri 180
Mar, Pat 100

Ron McKenna Wins the 2011 Men's Player of the Year with 3290 points.

MENS'S POINT STANDINGS:
McKenna, Ron 3290
Swann, Doug 3180
Adams, Chris 2620
Makimoto, Haruo 2350
Fierro, Ed 2260
Fukushima, Roy 2260
Dahl, Myron 2240
Hart, Will 2220
Springer, Dave 2120
Thomas, Bob 2120
Flewellyn, Kent 1790
Mar, Don 1620
Hawck, John 1500
Coombs, Jim 1240
McKenna, Mike 1240
Carlsen, Dick 1180
Sperling, Don 820
Carlson, Ray 520
Edgar, Lou 400
Ferrara, Richard 270
Edgar, Mark 260
Kinion, Glen 100

Weekend - 2011 Player of the Year (Men/Women)

The battle for the 2011 Weekend Group's Player of the Year can down to the last tournament of the year. Heading into the final tournament, Bob Benefiel was leading with 3690 points followed by Bob Volk and Dave Springer each with 3560 and 3550 points respectively. Glen Kinion was trailing in fourth with 3430 points and George Yanez in fifth place with 3280 points.


The November format was the Stableford with Double POY Points Awarded. Glen Kinion took advance of the double points winning the tournament and receiving 1000 points springing him from forth place into the lead and winning the Player of the Year honors. Glen played in all the tournaments this year and played very steady golf all year long.

Kim Volk walks away with the Womens 2011 Player of the Year with 1640 points. This is Kim's fourth Player of the Year title.

The following is the Year end results:
Place Player Points
1) Glen Kinion - 4430
2) Bob Benefiel - 4410
3) Bob Volk - 4080
4) Dave Springer - 3550
5) George Yanez - 3480
6) Wayne Urbani - 2720
7) Mark Edgar - 2300
8) Lonnie Podgorny - 1980
9) Bryan Springer - 1930
10) Steve Ackley - 1500
11) Bob Ruff - 1360
12) Shawn Breakey - 1060
13) Paul Hand - 1000
14) Bob Thomas - 880
15) Bob Olson - 840
15) Mike DePhilippis - 840
17) Dick Jones - 780
18) Gary Haack - 730
19) Don Sperling 460
20) Ed Fierro 340
21) Tim Gudmann 300
22) John Hillerman 260

1) Kim Volk - 1640
2) Ann Gudmann - 200

October 12th & 19th, 2011 – Midweek - Club Championship

October 12th & 19th, 2011 – MIDWEEK Club Championship Recap

Four women and fourteen men teed it up for a 36 hole club championship battle. The first round was played on a day that got pretty hot and I think it affected most of us since the average net score ballooned to 74.4. Then again, the rough was pretty high too, and this caused more than a few members some trouble. Round Two was completed under fair skies and mild temperatures with the result that the average net score fell to 69.0 even though there were once again many lost ball reports and a lot of grass clippings left on most of the greens.

Low Gross honors went to Trina Millett (168) and Chris Adams (161). Myron Dahl took the Men’s Low Net title shooting a awesome 67-63-130 while the Women’s Low Net went to Barbara Conerly for firing a beautiful 72-69-141. Ed Fierro was Closest to #8 pin in round 1 at 9’8” and Bob Thomas was Closest to Pin on #5 at 11’4” in round 2.

Final Standings:
Women’s Champions: Low Gross: Trina Millett (85-83-168); Low Net: Barbara Conerly (72-69-141)
Women’s Flight: 2nd Low Net, Shirley Johnson..…76-70-146
Men’s Champions: Low Gross: Chris Adams (85-76-161); Low Net: Myron Dahl (67-63-130)
Men’s A Flight: 2nd Low Net, Dave Springer……….70-73-143
3rd Low Net, Haruo Makimoto……..………………..….73-71-144
4th Low Net, Jim Coombs…………………………….……..74-71-145 (via back nine tiebreaker)
5th Low Net, Doug Swann…………………………………..73-72-145
Men’s B Flight: 2nd Low Net, Ed Fierro..………………70-68-138 (via back nine tiebreaker)
3rd Low Net, Ron McKenna…………………………………69-69-138
4th Low Net, John Hawck…………………………………….72-67-139
5th Low Net, Willard Hart………………………….…………73-67-140

Closest to Pin:

1st Round, Ed Fierro, #8, 9’8”
2nd Round, Bob Thomas, #5, 11’4”

September 21, 2011 – Midweek Group - Medal Play, Net Score

17 Midweek players, including 2 ladies, got together this month competing in a Medal Play, Net Score format. It was another fine day for golf with clear skies and 70 degrees at tee time warming to 92 degrees by the end of our rounds. Once again, it really paid to keep the ball in the fairway. The rough tended to hide balls unless you were right on top of them. The greens were soft and true.

Dick Carlsen shot a beautiful round of 72 gross, 63 net. Jim Coombs and Ed Fierro got closest to pin honors at #12 and #17, respectively. See results, below.

This month we also had an optional skins game with 11 men taking scoring 11 skins: Ed Fierro, 4 skins; Dick Carlsen, Myron Dahl and Ron McKenna each had 2 skins and Dave Springer had 1 skin.

Thank you all for playing. Our final tournament for 2011 will be held on Wednesday, November 16th.

Tournament Standings:
Men’s A Flight:
1) Dick Carlsen…………………..72/63 net
2) Chris Adams……..……………………….76/67 net
3) Doug Swann…………………………….…81/68 net
4) Kent Flewellyn…………………………..82/68 net (via back nine tiebreaker)

Men’s B Flight:
1) Ron McKenna..…………...................……92/63 net
2) Ed Fierro…………………………………….101/65 net
3) Bob Thomas……………………………….102/72 net
4)Don Mar………………………………………102/72 net


Ladies Flight:
1)Trina Millett…..…….…………………..…82/71 net
2) Marie Hart………………………………….97/71 net

Closest to Pin: #12: Jim Coombs, 13’11”
#17: Ed Fierro, 7’10”

August 17, 2011 – Midweek - Medal Play, Net Score

This month the midweek group fielded 18 players with 17 (3 ladies and 14 men) competing in a Medal Play, Net Score format. It was another fine day for golf with clear skies and 70 degrees at tee time warming to 90 degrees by the end of our rounds. The fairways were the place to be as the rough could be penal in places due to heavy clover hiding balls 3 feet from the short grass. The greens were rolling true and got speedier later in the round.

Shirley Johnson eked out a victory in the women’s flight while Chris Adams and John Hawck won in their respective flights. Chris, by the way, shot a sterling 72 gross, 63 net. I wish I could have been in that group. See below for details. Closest to the pin honors on #17 went to Willard Hart who made it good by sinking his birdie putt on the way to a fine score of 89 (net 67).

Thank you all for playing. Next month’s tournament, starting later now at 9:00 AM on September 20th, will be individual medal play again. Additionally, if anyone is interested in playing a side game of “Last Man Standing”, we could do that at the same time for an additional fee of $1 or $2, winner take all. Let me know soon with your thoughts, pro or con.

Tournament Standings:
Men’s A Flight:
1) Chris Adams……………..............……..72/63 net
2) Haruo Makimoto……………………….82/70 net
3)Dave Springer………………………………89/72 net

Men’s B Flight:
1) John Hawck……............................……95/65 net
2) Will Hart…………………………………….89/67 net
3) Ron McKenna…………………………….97/68 net
4)Ed Fierro…………………………….……106/70 net
5)Don Mar……………………………………..101/71 net

Ladies Flight:
1) Shirley Johnson…….………………..…95/73 net
2) Barbara Conerly………………………….99/74 net

Closest to Pin:
#17: Will Hart, 12’-6”; 2nd Shirley Johnson, 25’; 3rd Barbara Conerly, 31’-11”

July 20, 2011 – Midweek Group - Medal Play, Net Score

This month the midweek group fielded 18 players with 17 (4 ladies and 13 men) competing in a Medal Play, Net Score format. It was a fine day with clear skies and mild AM temperature warming to 92 degrees by the end of our rounds. The fairways and greens were in good shape and the only casual water left was the low spot right of the 1st fairway.

We were all happy to have 4 ladies play with Shirley Johnson low net with a 69. In the men’s A flight, Doug Swann and Dave Springer both shot net 67’s but based on his back nine score, the nod went to Doug. Honors in the men’s B flight went to Ron McKenna with a fine 63. Welcome back Ron! New member, Ed Fierro, who only recently took up the game, was the big winner though, shooting a net 64 for 2nd place men’s B Flight, collecting closest to the pin on #17 in the process.

Thank you all for playing. Next month’s tournament, starting at 8:00 AM on August 17th will be individual medal play again. We had a different game planned but the bulk of the comments I heard were in favor of the straight stroke play tournament after all the early season games. Let me you’re your feelings too. And let’s hope for more nice weather and another nice sized group. Look for the tournament announcement around August 1st.


Tournament Standings:
Men’s A Flight:
1) Doug Swann…………………..82/67 net (38 on the back nine)
2) Dave Springer…………………………….84/67 net (42 on the back nine)
3) Jim Coombs………………………………..86/68 net

Men’s B Flight:
1) Ron McKenna…………………93/63 net
2) Ed Fierro…………………………………….100/64 net
3) Will Hart……………………………………..93/70 net
4) Don Mar………………………………………101/72 net
5) Roy Fukushima…………………………….100/75 net

Ladies Flight:
1)Shirley Johnson…….…………………..…91/69 net
2) Marie Hart…………………….……….……95/70 net
3) Barbara Conerly………………………….100/74 net


Closest to Pin:
#17: Ed Fierro, 2’-3”
Longest Putt:
#18: John Hawck, 5’-0”

10th Annual Freeport Cup - June 18, 2011

The 10th Annual Freeport Cup was played at Land Park Golf Course, Sacramento, Ca. Our host golf club this year was Land Park Men's Club. For the last nine years, the team LP sported Hawaiian Shirts. But this attire has only one victory. So this year, the team put their heads together and all agreed on Black Shirts and to support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

GRIPS FAST GOLF CLUB WINS for the 5th time in 10 years. Gary Tinseth worked his magic and the course played very difficult. The weather was perfect, the course was in great shape and everyone had a great time. 12 player form each club: BCGC, BMGC, GFGC and LPGC participated in this years event.
The match came down to the last few groups where GFGC was awarded the Cup with 40.5 points, followed by Land Park Golf Club with 28.5 points, then by Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Club with 27 points, then Bing Maloney Golf Club with 24 points.

The McKenna Brothers (Mike and Ron) proudly display the points they won for the BCGC team while enjoying refreshments.

Out team was made up of the following golfers grouped by the points they earned for the team:

4 Point Club
Swann
3 Point Club
McKenna
Yanez
2.5 Point Club
Spring
McKenna
2 Point Club
Schultz
Urbani
Kinion
Carlson
1.5 Point Club
Jeske
Thomas
1 Point Club
Edgar

Low Gross was Kevin Schultz with a 84 (+16). This shows you how tough the course was set up, Kevin's HC was a 9. Low Net scoring went to Kevin Schultz and Doug Swann with a 75s.
Individual Net Scores as follows:
Kevin Schultz 75
Doug Swann 75
Michael McKenna 76
Ronald McKenna 77
Dave Springer 78
George Yanez 78
Wayne Urbani 78
Ray Carlson 80
Bob Thomas 81
Glenn Kinion 81
Roy Jeske 82
Mark Edgar 86

FREEPORT CUP STANDINGS:

5 Wins - GFGC
3 Wins - BCGC
1 Win - LPGC
1 Win - BMGC

June 15, 2011 – Midweek Group - “Skins”

This month the Midweek Group fielded 18 players with 16 competing in a net skins game. It was a beautiful day for golf with clear skies in the mid-80’s and a steady soft breeze blowing most of the day. The course was in fine shape with good roll-outs on the fairways and receptive greens. Only a few spots of casual water remained here and there after the most recent rains.

Myron Dahl collected the most skins (11-1/3) for $21; Bob Thomas earned 9-1/3 skins for $17 and Marie Hart had 9 skins for $18. No golfer went “skinless” so, over all, it was a good day of competition.

Looking at medal play, Ron McKenna and Myron Dahl tied for low net with a pair of 68’s and new member Chris Adams shot a smooth 78 for low gross of the day.

Thank you all for playing. Next month’s tournament, starting at 8:00 AM on July 20th will be individual medal play. I hope we have more nice weather and another nice crowd show up. And more of our lady members please!

Tournament Standings:
Men:
1) Myron Dahl…………………..$21
2) Bob Thomas………………….$17
3) Ron McKenna……………….$13
4) Will Hart………………………$10
5) Ray Carlson……………………$9


Ladies:
1)Marie Hart…………………..$18
2) Barbara Conerly……….…$2

May 18, 2011 Midweek Group Individual

Well Mother Nature tried to discourage the Midweek group again with another rainstorm right up until our first tee time. But then the rain stopped and 12 stubborn BCGC golfers were rewarded with clearing skies, gentle breezes and just a few puddles on the first few holes. We went off with two medal play flights, and one twosome with no handicaps yet playing Bingo-Bango-Bongo. We also welcomed two new members we hope to see more of: Chris Adams and Ed Fierro.

There was a lot of good natured griping put out by the Flight playing from the gold tees (they usually play from the blue) but it did not seem to bother Doug Swann much since he recorded an nice 85 (gross) score, followed by Bob Thomas with a net 69. Mark Edgar played a nice shot to 23’-7” from the gold tee to win CTP at #12. I think all agreed it turned out to be a great day for golf. The fairways and temperatures were fair, the rough was tough and the greens were rolling true.

Tournament Results (Net Scores):

Flight A:
Bob Thomas, 69
Willard Hart, 71
John Hawck, 75

Flight B:
Doug Swann, 68
Kent Flewellyn, 72
Mark Edgar, 75

Flight C (non-HC, Bingo-Bango-Bongo):
Lou Edgar, 30 Points
Ed Fierro, 24 Points

Closest to the Pin:
12th Hole - Blue Pin
1. Mark Edgar: 23'7"
2. Kent Flewellyn: 36'-10"

Weather Conditions:
Partial Cloudy Skies
Cool to Warm

Course Conditions:
Winter rules, course play great considering 3 days of rain.

Thanks again to all of you who played; I hope you had a good time.

Bob Thomas

Mark your PDA for the next tournament on June 15 - SKINS.

May 7, 2011 Weekend - 7.5.3.1

It was a beautiful day on the golf course, little cool in the morning but then warmed up for some good golfing!

The format was 7-5-3-1 which means within each group you had an opportunity to score up to 7 points. If you won that hole you would score 7, if you came in second you scored 5, and etc. Some teams came down to the wire, some did not (I might be talking about my foursome) Dave Springer tore it up out there…played awesome golf!

In Group II, Mark Edgar also put a solid round together to out point both George Yaney and Wayne Urbani. George might have beat mark, but somehow kept ending up in some extra rough. On hole 13, it took him 3 hits to get the ball out of the rough.

And in Group III, Glen Kinion won hands down by hitting strong drives with his Cobra.

Here were the standings by group:

GROUP I
Dave Springer: 105 points
Bob Volk: 94 points
Kim Volk: 71 points…see what I mean?

GROUP II
Mark Edgar: 96 points
George Yanez: 89 points
Wayne Urbani: 85 points

GROUP III
Glen Kinion: 92 points
Bob Thomas: 81 points
John Hillerman: 72 points
Dick Jones: 49 points (What happened here? A restricted Index)

Closest to the Pin:
Hole #8 John Hillerman: 5’-6” feet
Hole #12 Glen Kinion: 28’-0” feet

Weather Conditions: Cool to warm , clear skies

Course Conditions: Excellent

Great tournament guys! I am off to Italy and will miss the next tournament on June 5 - SKINS but hope to see everyone next time!

Hit ‘em straight! Ciao!

Kim Volk

April 13, 2011 - Midweek - Individual Match Play Against Par

At last! The Midweek Group finally got nice weather on the scheduled tournament date. Alas, only 8 players were on hand to take advantage of mild temperatures, clear skies and a gentle breeze.

Ron McKenna was the overall winner at “6 up.” He probably could have won any game imaginable the way he played with only two holes net bogie or worse on the way to a net 65. Doug Swann was in second place at “2 up” edging Mike McKenna by virtue of a back nine tie breaker. Doug was also low gross for the day shooting an 88.

Haruo Makimoto was closest to the pin on #17 which had a tough front left position on this day. The course had shed all of the standing water nicely in the two weeks since our last tournament and the fairways and greens were both favorable.

Tournament Standings:
1. Ron McKenna +6
2. Doug Swann +2
3. Mike McKenna +2
4. Roy Fukushima +1
5. Haruo Makimoto Even

Closest to pin # 17:
1. Haruo Makimoto: 24’-0”
2. Doug Swann: 27’-9”

Weather:
Temperature: Mild - Clear skies
Wind: Gentle breeze
Course Conditions: Favorable

April 10, 2011 - Weekend - 2 Person BB - NCGA Qualifier

The Weekend Group played April 10th under ideal weather and course conditions. This month's tournament was the NCGC Zone Qualifer / 2 Person Best Ball Club Match.Pictured above our BCGC's Zone Qualifier's: Robert Ruff, Paul Hand, and Bob Volk (not pictured is Shawn Breakey). Both of these qualifying teams play outstanding golf posting 61's or 10 under par. These men will move on to Monterey representing BCGC at this year's NCGC Zone Matches. Good Luck Team BCGC.
On the heels of teams Volk/Hand and Ruff/Breakey where Wayne Urbani and playing partner George Yanez (pictured above). They fired up a 64, for 7 under round to secure 3rd place and a back-up team should one of the other team not be able to make it. Wayne Urbani was also captured the closet to the pin on hole 5, hitting it 9'-2" to the pin. Gary Haack topped him on hole 17, by hitting to 7'-8" of the pin.
NCGA Zone Qualifiers:
1. Bob Volk/ Paul Hand: 61
2. Robert Ruff/ Shawn Breakey: 61
3. Wayne Urbani/ George Yanez: 64
4. Mark Edgar/ Bob Benefiel: 66
5. Steve Ackley/ Kevin McIntyre: 67

Club Results:
1. Bob Volk/ Paul Hand: 61 & Robert Ruff/ Shawn Breakey: 61
3. Wayne Urbani/ George Yanez: 64
4. Mark Edgar/ Bob Benefiel: 66 & Brian Springer/ Dave Springer: 66
6. Teve Ackley/ Kevin McIntyre: 67
7. Kim Volk/ Lisa Linn: 76 & Gary Haack/ Glen Kinion: 76

Closest to Pin:

Hole #5: Wayne Urbani - 9'-2"
Hole #17: Gary Haack - 7'-8"

Weather:
Temperature: Clear skies
Wind: Slight breeze
Course Conditions: Great shape

GOLF EXPO at Haggin Oaks Saturday Recapp

Another great day out at the Golf Expo by Morton Golf. I met my father Lou Edgar and nephew Ryan Edgar at the Golf Expo today at noon. We proceeded to hit some balls with the new Callaway RAZR Hawk and Octane. Loved them both, BTW, follow this link:

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I entered the Sacramento City Putting Championship and was on the bubble all day at 4 under and then got bumped with one of the last guys at 5pm - oh well - next year. If interested in seeing the best locals, the finals are Sunday at 2PM. On the putting green we ran into fellow club member - Kevin Schultz who also noted he liked the Callaway RAZR Hawk.

I has mentioned the Puma / Cobra Tent so I took a picture fo all to see.
Puma has bought the Cobra brand from Titleist, and I think this will be a great partnership. I have been impressed with Cobra and their product pricing, but they seemed to be shadowed by Titleist. This might be just what the brand needed to excel.Next Peter Jacobsen talked about the tour then & now. He talked about his knee and hip replacements and the importance of stretching, which he does every morning.

He remembered his buddy Payne Stewart and their music they played. The discussion that lead to Payne was

a question asked from the audience, "The younger guys on tour seem too focused and with little personality, how do they compare when you played on the PGA". Peter reflected on the colorful players back in the day, Trevino, Fuzzy, Chi Chi and Payne and share a few stories.

He also mentioned the young players today come out of college so well prepared and ready to win, and when he joined the tour, he had to figure it out while on the tour. He attributes this to junior golf programs and the degree of tournament play available today for the youth.

Senior Long Driver Champion Pay Dempsey sent 1-1/2 hours with us today. He shared some of his funny MLG stories. With golf he talked about the importance of balance, position and tempo. He mentioned he gained 5 mph in his swing speed just working on tempo, and for him, that means serious distance.

In addition to balance, position and tempo, he explained how most players think of 'A' (Setup, Take Away, Impact Zone) and how little time is spent thinking about where we finish our swing 'B' and more time spend thinking about the finish position as it will make is a better player. Pat Dempsey took us from the stage to the driving range, where he put on a driving show. He talked, hit, talked, hit, answered questions and then schooled a young fellow and a current local LDA player.
BTW, Pat's longest recorded drive - 475 yards.

And lastly, a special thanks to Morton Golf for their continued commitment on making this event better every year, it is second to no one.

Mark Edgar, BCGC President

GOLF EXPO at Haggin Oaks

Dear Club Members:

I was able to attend the the 2011 Golf Expo at Haggin Oaks on Friday. One word "Awesome" ok two words "Amazing and Awesome". The staff at Mortin golf have really top themselves as they have organized the best event ever. You have to check out the Puma Tent, way to cool. Puma & Cobra make you feel like a VIP.

This event has tour vans on the back of the range to custom fit you for your next set of clubs. Also, just outside the shoe store, is a large selection of discounted clubs.

Highlights for today (Sat):

9:00 am - Get Your Masters Degree in Putting - Putter Design & Fitting 101 by Bob Bettinardi - one of the world’s leading putter designers.

10:00 am - PGA Tour & Champions Tour Star Peter Jacobsen- Master storyteller, player and teacher Peter Jacobsen holds court- sponsored by Cleveland Golf.

11:00 am - Thinking Like A Champion: 3 Mental Game Skills All Great Players Possess - Rick Sessinghaus- PGA Metro Section Teacher of the Year- sponsored Wilson Golf

Noon - Golf Tips by Comcast Bay Area & KNBR’s John Abendroth of Hooked on Golf

1:00 pm - PGA Tour & Champions Tour Star Peter Jacobsen - Master storyteller, player and teacher Peter Jacobsen holds court- sponsored by Cleveland Golf.

2:00 pm - PGA Tour Quality Putter Techniques from Pat O'Brien, putting coach of two of the PGA Tour's best putters Vaughn Taylor, Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson - sponsored by SeeMore Putters.

3:00 pm - Secrets of the ReMax Long Drive Champions - Sponsored by UST- Hosted by 12-year MLB veteran catcher Pat Dempsey- winner of the ReMax Long Drive Championship- Sr. Division. If you have never seen a long ball hitter, this is your chance.

4:00 pm - Fitting The Best Ball To Your Specific Game - Sponsored by Titleist - Hosted by Titleist Golf Ball Fitting Manager & former Haggin Oaks Golf Professional Mike Gibson.

The City Putting Championship is under waty on the main putting green. $5 offers you a chance to make it the finals on Sunday. I have to run, I am headed back out now.

See you there,

Mark Edgar
President

March 30, 2011 - Midweek - Bingo Bango Bongo

Once again, the Midweek group was forced to postpone a planned tournament one week due to some unseasonably wet weather. But disappointment turned to joy because one week later 12 golfers (including one guest) were blessed with clear skies, a light breeze and 76 degree temperature.

The Bingo-Bango-Bongo format seemed to be enjoyed by all since it gives every player a chance to win on every green. Haruo Makimoto and Bob Thomas both collected 18 BBB points and in stroke play, fine rounds were turned in by Roy Fukushima (net 65), Don Mar (66) and Marie Hart (67).

The course looked quite different on some holes due to standing water in places that are usually dry. #2 was shortened to 205 yards with the first 70 yards over water. The left side of #16 was a lake which widened near the green to completely submerge the bunker there turning it into a water hole. Otherwise, fairways and greens were in beautiful shape.

BBB Point Leaders:

1. Haruo Makimoko.........................18


2. Bob Thomas.................................18


3. Doug Swann……………………..…...17


4. Don Sperling …………….….……....14


5. Myron Dahl…………………………..14


6. Roy Fukushima……………………..14

Closest to pin:

• Bob Thomas, #12……………….…11’-7”


• Don Mar, #17………………………..6’10”

Weather:

Temperature: 76 degrees - clear skies

Wind: Light breeze

Course Conditions: Beautiful shape

March 12, 2011 - Weekend Group - Bingo Bango Bongo

Bingo Bango Bongo

The Weekend Group played Bingo Bango Bongo on Saturday under perfect conditions. This is the first time Bingo Bango Bongo has been played on the weekend, and to everyone's surprise, it was a great format. A player can have a bad drive, an OB, a water shot or a topped hit and it really does not matter as all the points happen around the green. Additionally, it does not matter if you have a high HC or a Low HC, this format puts everyone on the same playing field.

Commonly referred to as the as the "Wolf " by his pack. George Yanez out foxed his playing partners Wayne Urbani, Mark Edgar and guest Ed Fierro. George's 3 wood off the tee allowed him the first shot to the green. With the Wolf's sharp approach shots to the green, he dominated getting the points for being "first on the green". Guest Ed Fierro walked away twice with "first on" and "closest to the pin" on two Par 3's. Wayne Urbani finished his round strong by shooting even par on the last 5 holes allowing him to put 7 more points into his pocket. Just off the green on number 11, Mark Edgar chipped up hitting Ed's ball and Mark's ball ricocheted into the hole for two points ("closest to the pin" and "first in").

Why is Mike DePhilippis celebrating?

The answer is Bingo Bango Bongo. We all know what a superstar Bob Benefiel is on and off the golf course, and how he rarely loses his matches. Well Bob's Son-In-Law Mike DePhilippis beat him on Saturday playing BBB. Sources close to the Benefiel family report Bob did not sleep Saturday night as he was putting together a new strategy for next year. It should be noted Mike even beat Bob Olson who shot to his HC with a Net 71. Bob O. later reports, yeah the kid was just too much for us Bobs....

Dave Springer's (R) younger brother Brian Springer (L) was all smiles too, as he out pointed his older brother 17 points to 14. Although Dave outscored Brian, it was Brian's crafty strategy playing BBB that out-did his older brother. As Brian was leaving the clubhouse, he yelled back asking "Can we make this our standard tournament format". Playing in the group was Glen Kinion and Don Sperling. These two men were the only two golfers to break par, Don shot a blistering Net 65 and Glen shot a respectable Net 68.

Format: BINGO, BANGO, BONGO - three types of achievements are rewarded with a point for each:
* BINGO - The first player in a group to get his ball on the green gets a point.
* BANGO - The player in the group whose ball is closest to the pin once all balls are on the green gets a point. The closest-to-the-pin point is only earned once all balls are on the green.
* BONGO - The player in the group who is first to hole out gets a point.

Because of these factors (and because the first person putting will be the one farthest from the hole), strict etiquette must be enforced. The player who is away always plays first.

This will a format added to next years tournament list.

Closest to pin:
1. Mark Edgar, #17 - Blue Flag ....................12-6" (made the birdie)

Course conditions: Overall - fantastic shape!
- Fairways firm
- Greens fast and true

Weather conditions: Ideal

-Skies partially covered then sunny
-Temperature 65
-Wind slight from the south

Midweek Group -Mark Your Calendars for Bingo, Bango, Bongo on March 23rd

The next Midweek Tournament this year is planned for Wednesday, March 23 starting at 9:00 AM. The format will be a variation of Bingo/Bango/Bongo and again, you are encouraged to bring a guest if you desire.

In each foursome, a player can earn a point 3 ways: 1) for striking the first drive to land in the fairway (except for the 4 par-3’s); 2) for hitting the first ball to stick on the green and; 3) for being the first to hole out. That is a maximum of 50 points available to be earned in each group.

Prizes will be awarded based on each individual’s point total. Since there can be no “gimmes” and strict etiquette must be observed regarding the honor and order of play, ready golf is not possible so please keep the pace of play in mind, and above all, keep it fun.

Please call or email me for reservations and mail me a check for $10 per player at the address below. Email and phone info are also below. Hope to see you there.

Bob Thomas
8032 Linda Isle Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95831

phone: 916-376-7990
cell: 951-282-9818
email: bstj1967@yahoo.com

Feb. 23, 2011 - Midweek Group - 2 Person Best Ball

The Midweek Group kicked off the 2011 golfing season with a slight delay. After having to postpone our first Midweek tournament one week due to cold, rainy weather, 17 golfers, including 5 guests, were rewarded with a great day for our 2011 opener, a member/guest, 2 person, best ball match.

Kent Flewellyn and his guest, Jim DeVard came out on top with a net team score of 60, including a net eagle on the 14th hole! It turned out to be a competitive day with a back-9 tie-breaker necessary to decide 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers.

The course was in great shape after our wet weather, with tee-shots landing in the fairways taking a long roll and the greens holding and putting true. The skies were clear most of the round with light, variable winds and temperature in the mid-fifties. My thanks to all who played after the postponement, especially those who brought a guest!

Net Team Score for the top 4 Teams:
1. Kent Flewellyn/Jim DeVard: 60
2. Roy Fukushima/Don Mar: 62
3. Bob Thomas/Ron McKenna: 62
4. Rich Ferrera/Steve Colwell: 63

Closest to pin:
1. Mike McKenna, #17 ....................3'1"

Course conditions: Overall - great shape!
- Fairways firm
- Greens fast and true

Weather conditions: Good

-Skies clear then partially covered
-Temperature 55

-Wind light and variable

KIDS PLAY FREE

WOW

If you have not already heard, Captial City Golf has a new 2011 promotion

"KIDS GOLF FREE".

This promotion is available at the following four courses:

Bartley Cavanaugh GC, Bing Maloney GC, Land Park GC

and both courses at Haggin Oaks.

Now is the time for Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Golf Coaches &

Mentors to take advantage of this very special offer.

If you have any questions, please contact your local course or Capital City Golf.

Feb. 12, 2011 - Weekend 2 Person Best Ball / NCGA Qualifier

It was an absolute beautiful day on the golf course for our 2011 kick-off tournament! I think some of us even got a little bit of a red nose! We had 20 golfers out there and it was some pretty stiff competition. The team of Bob Volk and Paul Hand won with a team net score of 56 and will be moving on to our NCGA Sectional Qualifier in Sacramento.

The teams of Bob Ruff / Shawn Breakey and Glen Kinion / Lonnie Podgorny were tied for second with net 61's. With the better back 9 score, the Ruff/Breakey team beat them out. It was nice to see some new faces out there…can’t wait until next time!

Results for the top 4 teams:
1. Bob Volk / Paul Hand net team score: 56
2. Bob Ruff / Shawn Breakey net team score: 61
3. Glen Kinion / Lonnie Podgorny net team score: 61
4. Mark Edgar / Bob Benefiel net team score: 63

Closest to the pin:
Hole #8: Bob Benefiel 35 ft. 6 in.
Hole #17: Tim Gudmann 8 ft. 8 in.

Course conditions: Overall - great shape!
- Fairways firm
- Greens fast and smooth

Weather conditions: Ideal
-Skies clear
-Temperature 68
-Wind calm

2011 TOURNAMENTS - MIDWEEK & WEEKEND

Our Tournament Chairs Kim Volk & Bob Thomas have been very busy schuleding the 2011 Touraments. The have come up with some new formats that are fun, competitive and postable.

New for this year is the year long match between the Midweek & Weekend Groups. The TCs have aligned 6 tournaments throughout the year. The best scores from each group will be matched up and points awarded. The points will then be added up as each of the 6 monthly tournaments are completed. The winning Group will be announced during the 2011 XMAS Dinner / General Meeting. The months for this match are identified with an "*" below in the following months: Feb., March, June, July, Oct. & Nov.

2011 MIDWEEK SCHEDULE
2/16 - 9:45am - * Member / Guest - 2 Person Best Ball
3/23 - 9:00am - * Bingo, Bango, Bongo
4/13 - 9:00am - Matchplay Against Par- Individual
5/18 - 9:00am - High - Low (Best Ball + 3rd Best Ball)
6/15 - 8:30am - * Skins Game
7/20 - 8:00am - * Medal Play - Individual
8/17 - 8:00am - Sixes (Best Ball, 2 Best Balls, 3 Best Balls)
9/21 - 9:00am - Last Man Standing
10/12& 10/19 - 9:30am - * Club Championship
11/16 - 9:45am - Turkey Trot - * Stableford

2011 WEEKEND SCHEDULE
2/12 - 8:30am - * 2 Person Best Ball / NCGA 2 Person Qualifier
3/12 - 8:30am - * Bingo, Bango, Bongo - Double POY Points
4/10 - 8:30am - BCGC 2 Person Best Ball / NCGA CLUB ZONES
5/07 - 8:30am - 7-5-3-1 Format / Match Play Qualifier
6/05 - 8:30am - * Skins Game
7/09 - 8:30am - * BCGC Individual / NCGA Net Amateur
8/06 - 8:30am - Rabbit Legs - Double POY Points
9/10 - 8:30am - Devil Ball
10/15& 10/16 - 8:30am - * Club Championship
11/12 - 8:30am - Turkey Trot - * Stableford - Double POY Points

Entry fees for the Midweek and Weekend Tournaments remain at $10.00, except for the Club Championship and Match Play Tournaments, they are both $20.00 each. If you choose to qualify for a NCGA Event, the entry fee is an additional: $25.00.

MORTON GOLF WELCOMES 2011 BCGC MEMBERS

By Dylan Flynn, General Manager

As the sun tries to creep out of the fog and rain, Morton Golf has come up with a very exciting promotion for this year. Juniors play free! That’s right I said free. Your kids, your grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins or even your neighbors, if they are a junior they can play free at the city golf courses this year. With the purchase of a green fee, you can bring a junior along for nothing. All juniors will need to have a junior play card which can be purchased at any of the pro shops.

I look forward to seeing all of you this year playing at the golf course. Campbell, our greens superintendent, has done a wonderful job this winter to keep the course in great condition. With the exception of a few wet spots, the course seems to have weathered the rain and wind well. Greens are in great shape, we are cutting the rough in between the rain so come on out and enjoy some of the best winter conditions in the valley, here at your home course.

Lastly, Morton Golf is setting up a meeting with the club’s officers to collaborate on ways to enhance the home club experience. I look forward to this meeting and I am anticipating some good things to come out of it to provide some value for your membership.

Thank you to those who have renewed and continue to support Bartley Cavanaugh. Your loyalty is appreciated. And to our new members, welcome aboard. I look forward to meeting you and having you out at the facility.

Happy New Year!

Dylan Flynn
General Manager

Jan 2011 - BCGC Web Hits from Around the World

FUN FACTFrom May of 2010 through Jan. 11, 2011, the BCGC Website has had over 1800 visitors from all over the world. The stats below show the counts from each country:

United States 1,135
Russia 166
Germany 154
Netherlands 111
Latvia 69
United Kingdom 48
Poland 36
France 34
Italy 31
South Korea 25

TEE TALK - 1Q11 Edition

PRESIDENT’S CORNER
By Mark Edgar, President

Welcome back to all our returning BCGC Members and to all our new members. I know you have many options with regards to joining other local golf clubs, but I feel you have made the right choice. Your BCGC Board is very eager to make this a very special year and is dedicated to delivering to you the best possible golfing experience. Last year Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course celebrated it's 15th year as a Sacramento area Golf Course and our golf club has been around since the beginning. Take note, your club is one of the few clubs that is mixed with both men and women.

I would like to thank our returning Board Members: Jeri Fong, Don Sperling, Barbara Conerly, Pat Mar, Kim Volk and Kevin Schultz. And welcome our new Board Members Marie & Will Hart, Bob Thomas and Bob Benefiel. Without the hard work and continued dedication by these individuals, I am sure where we would be. Thanks for all you do for the club and the game of golf. Also, I would like to thank our departing 2010 Board Member's Shirley Johnson, Bob Volk and Jason Mangels.

As with 2010, the BCGC Board’s goals will continue with the 3 E’s during 2011:

* Expand - exceed 100 members
* Experience - fun / competitive tournaments / outings
* Enjoy - relationships & friendships

Our 2011 Tournaments will be centered on friendly competiton and fun new formats allowing the scores to be posted. Kim Volk and Bob Thomas have a few tricks up their sleeves and I am sure you will not be disappointed. The 10th Annual Freeport Cup has been briefly discussed, but nothing has been firmed up at this time. As you may recall, Grips Fast has won 4 times, BCGC has won 3 times and Bing & Land have each won twice.

Lastly, I have been in touch with Dylan Flynn, General Manager at Bartley, and we are scheduling a meeting in the next few weeks to discuss ways, in which we can partner, add value and better serve our membership. I strongly feel our club provides a steady revenue stream to both the City and Morton Golf. And that our club’s success is beneficial to both the City and Morton Golf.

Tee it UP High and Let it Fly,
Mark Edgar
Cell: 916-690-6287


MIDWEEK GROUP
By Bob Thomas, Midweek Tournament Chairperson

Happy Golfing New Year to all BCGC members. I am Bob Thomas, this season’s Tournament Chair. The schedule dates and tournament formats have been set for the year so we can all clear our calendars for the important stuff. The first tournament is February 16th and it will be a member/guest that will hopefully attract some new members. As an added incentive, members who bring a guest will earn extra points toward player of the year honors.

My goal is to plan a fun game each month that will still allow our scores to be posted. Check out our website and the Bartley Cavanaugh bulletin board for full description of the dates, games, times, fees, etc. We are also planning some kind of a competition with the BCGC Weekenders that will be points based and tabulated using results of one or more of each club’s regular monthly tournaments just to add a little spice to our game.

If you have questions or comments about any of the games or other midweek tournament matters, please contact me as follows:

Bob Thomas
8032 Linda Isle Lane
Sacramento, CA 95831;
home: 916-376-7990; cell 951-282-9818;
email: bstj1967@yahoo.com


WEEKEND GROUP NEWS
By Kim Volk, Weekend Tournament Chairperson

Happy 2011 to all my fellow golfers! I hope the holiday season was joyful and relaxing for all! We have a fun filled 2011 golf season planned this year. I hope to have some fun and challenging tournaments this year that will also allow us to have scores posted.

Our first tournament of the year is February 12th, which is a NCGA qualifier….Four-Ball Net Championship. Entry fee is $10 plus $25 if you want to play in the qualifier.

Other notable tournaments will be the Zone Qualifier, with the 2 winning teams getting to play in Monterey, always a highly competitive tournament. We will have our ongoing Match Play and also the Freeport Cup this year.

So make sure if you haven’t turned in your membership yet, be sure to do so…you don’t want to miss out!

We are also planning a little competition with the Midweek Group other than our regular tournaments! I am sure the bragging rights will be fun!!

Hope to see everyone out on the course! Don’t forget to check our website for up to date schedules and results! And don’t hesitate to contact me for any additional questions! I will be emailing everyone monthly to remind them of when the tournament is. You can send the entry fee to me 9836 Nature Trail Way Elk Grove 95757 or pay me the day of the tournament.

Hit ‘em straight!

Kim Volk
916-501-0095
kimavolk@gmail.com


JUST SO YOU KNOW
By Barbara Conerly, Handicap Chairperson

POSTING YOUR SCORE

* Post scores from home and away courses.

* Post scores in all forms of play; match play, stroke play, even team competitions in which you are requested to pick up.

* Post your score when you play at least 13 holes out of 18 holes or at least 7 out of 9 holes.

* On the holes you didn’t play, record par plus any handicap strokes you would have received.

* Post a score if you play two nines even if it’s the same nine or nines from different days. Simply combine the nines into an 18-hole score. Add each nine-hole Course Rating together and average the Slope Ratings.

* Post scores played in an area observing an active season even when your home club is in a inactive season.

DO NOT POST THESE SCORES

* Do not post BCGC tournament scores. The handicap chairperson will do the honors.

* Do not post your score if you played fewer than 7 holes.

* Do not post your score when you play in a competition limiting the types of clubs used, such as a one-club or irons-only tournament.

* Do not post your score when an 18-hole course is less than 3.000 yards, or when a majority of the holes aren’t played under the Rules of Golf, as in a “scramble”.

* Do not post scores made in area observing an inactive season.

Sincerely,

Barbara Conerly
Handicap Chairperson


MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
By Par Mar, Membership Chairperson

Welcome back returning and new members. Hopefully everyone had a great Holiday. Our Christmas dinner was attended by 39 members and guests. This was the largest group to attend the Aviator Restaurant. The food was plentiful and delicious, accompany with great members and guests and a great raffle. A very big thank you to our husband and wife team, Will and Marie Hart.

This year's membership is on a great start with just under 70 members. Time to renewal is now to start the New Year right. New and past members are welcome! Ask your friends and relatives to join a nice group of golfing buddies. You can play with your group and join in the tournaments.

Happy Golfing,
Pat Mar
Membership Chairperson

2011 BCGC Board Members

President
Mark Edgar

Cell: 690-6287
mark.edgar.architect@gmail.com

Vice President

Marie & Will Hart
mwhart929@cs.com

Secretary
Jeri Fong
jsfminmouse@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer
Don Sperling
golferdon9@sbcglobal.net

Midweek Tournament Chair
Robert Thomas
bstj1967@yahoo.com

Weekend Tournament Chair
Kim Volk
kimavolk@gmail.com

Handicap Chair
Barbara Conerly
barbaraconerly@aol.com

Newsletter
Bob Benefiel
r.benefieljr@frontiernet.net

Membership Chair
Par Mar
4teetime4pat@sbcglobal.net

Past President
Kevin Schultz
kev.ros.schultz@gmail.com