Men’s Golf – December Update

On November 12 we played at Twin Oaks Golf Club where we had a great turnout and beautiful weather. The game played was “Combined Net Foursomes”. First Place with a net score 283 went to the team of Roy Dohner, John Lawton, and Bob Russell. Second Place with a net score 285 went to the team of Jack Sweeney, Bill Verbrugge, Charlie Clark, and … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – July Update

On May 28 we played Arrowood Golf Club in Oceanside. We had a great turnout and beautiful weather. The game played was “Individual Net Play.” First Place went to Gary Katsuki who won with a 79 (net 57) Go Gary! Second Place went to Bill Verbrugge with a net 63, Third Place went to John Monson with a net 68, Fourth Place went to Bob Russell with a … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – June Update

On April 30 we played The Crossings in Carlsbad. We had a great turnout and beautiful weather. The game played was “Combined Net Foursome.” First Place went to Woody Woodward, Jon Cobain, Jack Sweeney. Second Place went to Bob Gutknecht, Morry Dohner, Gary Katsuki, and Al Thome. Third Place went to Kent Wellbrock, Roy Dohner, Paul Wager, and Bob … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – May Update

On March 26 we played a new course for the Niguel Shores Golfers. It was Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook. Many of us have played there individually but this was the first time we have had a tournament. We had a great turnout and beautiful weather and will definitely put this course on the schedule going forward. The game played was Individual Tin … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – “I play golf in the low eighties, the old man was telling one of the youngsters at his club. Wow, said the young man, that’s pretty impressive. Not really, said the old man, Any hotter and I’d probably have a stroke.”

On February 26 after several years we went back to Twin Oaks Golf Club. The game played was combined net foursome. The winning team was Boyd VanNess, Vid Kath, Morry Dohner and Gary Katsuki. Second Place team was: Larry Wellikson, Bill Verbrugge and John Monson. Closest-tothe-pin on #7 was Al Thome and on #17 Bill Verbrugge. On March 26 we … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – ‘Well,’ mutters Alex, ‘neither does John Gumby.’

January 22 opened a new golf season. The tournament was held at Tijeras Creek which is a beautiful course that has a back nine that can swallow up golf balls quickly. Since we all love a challenge, we got out our old scuffed up balls and tried to conquer the course. The game was the two best net of four balls. In other words, only two players … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – “My uncle, who has golfed all his life, has his own definition of the word G.O.L.F.: Getting Old and Living Fine!”

In 2013 we will kick off our first tournament on January 22 at Tijeras Creek Golf Club. The following dates and locations have also been scheduled for the first half of 2013. Other dates may be added as we go through the season. February 26 head back to a favorite Twin Oaks Golf Club. March 26 we will play Pala Mesa in Fallbrook A great … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – January Update

The results of the Annual Putting Contest at Talega: There were 15 two-man teams with cash prizes to the top five teams. Afterwards, we had a great breakfast, gave out prizes and celebrated the final outing in 2012. First Place – Bob Borland and Tom McNicholas, 2nd Place – Allan Brace and Burr McKeehan, 3rd Place – Don Ellis and Jack … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – December Update

October 30 we had a tournament at Aliso Golf Club. This bright sunny day brought out 11 hardy participants. The course was in great condition and all had a great time. The game that day was team play: “Two best net scores.” 1st place went to the team of Bill Johnson, John Monson, and Bill Verbrugge; 2nd Place went to the team of Roy Dohner, Al … [Read more...]

Men’s Golf – November 2012

The months of August, September and October have had a reduced golf outing schedule. Vacations during this time make it difficult to get the group together. We did have a good tournament at Arroyo Trabuco on September 25. The weather was perfect and all had a great time after a four week hiatus. The format for the tournament was Combined Net … [Read more...]