July 1st News
By Jim White
We’re Back!! Following last Friday’s day off from golf, the Pinseekers returned the course for our weekly nine-hole mini tournament. The morning temperature, when our first groups teed up, was in the high fifties. The overcast soon lifted and, when our last foursome came off the 18th green, the temperature had risen to a quite comfortable 80 degrees. A reminder to all, on days when we do not have sweeps cards printed by James, in the pro shop, we need to remember to print our name clearly on the card, sign the card, and have a playing partner “attest” to your score.
July 1st began a new year for the Pinseekers. Let the ball fly and we’ll see who becomes our Club Champion at the end of June, 2023. Sixteen Pinseekers teed up on hole ten. As the sand settled, and the last ball dropped in the cup we saw our first week results: Doug Canepa with a net 35, good for 4 championship points, emerged as the leader; close behind with a net 36 tie, each earning 3 points, were Tom Carson and Evan Marks. In a third-place tie, Patrick McMordie and Don Minami with net 37, good for 2 points each. Finally, in a day loaded with tie scores, Jack Bindon and Richard Henderson each posted a net 39 tying for fourth and 1 point each. Our putting winner for this week is Will Ector; Will’s 15 putts earned custody of the Wooden Putter Trophy until next week’s winner takes possession. Good job Will.
July 8th, we play our regular foursomes from tee number three with first tee time at 7:54.
On Friday, July 15th we will not play, stepping aside for the 54th Annual Evergreen Invitational. Regular play will resume on July 22nd.
Just a parting thought, a couple of board members had a chat during the last week regarding days that we are not playing due to a tournament. How many members would be interested in travel to a reasonably inexpensive golf course in the Silicon Valley or even as far as Monterey or Livermore. Many courses have excellent Senior and/or veteran discounts that would allow for a day of fellowship while experiencing a new golf venue. If you’re interested talk with Jim White, Ron Speer, or Lee Thompson. Currently not a plan, but a thought to broaden our golfing camaraderie. As we said in the Air Force, “let’s run it up the flagpole and see if anybody salutes.”