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
