Month: July 2023

It was a tough night with the heat and dew point in the 70’s but the league persevered in another round of Division play. The only changes in standings were in the BCC South division where CTB moved up to 2nd place and GVC East where Range Balls slid up to second. The GVC West division remains the strongest group where the last place team would be 2nd place in either of the BCC divisions yet they are 35 points below the league leader Team Hack Attack that has 513 points.  

Peter Crane maintains the lead for our WNL MVP leader with 63.5 points, just ahead of the surging Ramiro Sifuentes. The top 12 qualify for the season-ending Shootout.

Shout out to Randy Zjedlik with a net 0 on #8 (Birdie with two strokes!)

Remember:

• If you are not scheduled to golf on any particular night, we can use you as a spotter or ranger. It can help with pace of play.   To spot, just report to the pro shop and let them know and you’ll get a cart and flags for marking the ball. Common holes for spotting are #2, #3, #14, and #16. Or you can range around helping the groups that are slow catch up.

Standings

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**: https://www.dropbox.com/s/egd85hvygokq5bq/WNL2023-Stats.xlsx?dl=0

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Ryan Pula (front), Erik Swanson (front) and Sam Steinwand (back) both with a 35. $3.34 to each.
2. Low Net – Ryan Pula (front), and Tom Robinson (back – a 44 gross with a13 handi!) with 31’s. $5.00 to each.

Net Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Richard Courtney – 2, net 1 on #4, Doug Zuck – 3, net 2 on #1, Randy Zejdlik – 2, net 0 on #8. $16.67 each to Richard, Doug and Randy.
2. Back 9  – Corey Smith – 3, net 2 on #13, Dan Gregorich – 4, net 3 on #16, Roger Hamm – 3, net 2 on #11, Crane, Peter – 3, net 2 on #10. $12.50 to each.

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Doug Zuck (Birdie, net Eagle)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Gary Ridout (Par, net Birdie)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin –Matt Doherty (Par)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Matt Haws (Birdie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Brad Jordan (Par, net Birdie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Kevin Minogue (Par)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Brian Barlow (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Luke Kannel (9, net 8)

Weekly WNL Director Stats  

• Legibility was pretty good this week. Here is a listing of the the problems that slow down score entry:
  • Number cards without finish time: Front: 1, Back: 1
  • Cards with folds across scores: Front: 8, Back: 2
  • Cards with missing or addition errors: Front: 2, Back: 4
  • Cards missing or wrong team numbers or full names: Front: 0, Back: 1
  • Starting Tee times were on 32 of 32 matches. (Please enter the scheduled tee time, not your actual time to tee off.)
• Pace of play – The front finished in 2:30 – but was running at closer to 2:40 most of the way. The back finished in 2:30 minutes – typical. Keep working on it and keep your foursome on the heals of the group in front of you – everyone will appreciate your efforts! Thanks for all the volunteer spotters and rangers this week – volunteer if you can!
• Several of you voiced your concerns over the slow pace on the front. The first group was slowed by the public in front of them. They finished in 2:10. The third and fourth groups had some high scores and finished in the 2:20 range so I thought I would do a little trivia calculation. The fastest group on the entire course made one stroke every 40.5 seconds, on average. The slowest group on the front (2:47) completed a stroke every 53.3 seconds. The highest stroke card had a stroke every 47.6 seconds. The lowest stroke card had an average of 69.4 seconds. Draw your own conclusions!

Weekly Reminders

1. If an issue arises on the course during WNL play that may impact the result of a match, please bring the matter to the WNL Director’s (or other BMGA Board Member) attention so we can try to resolve it right away.
2. If you are in the last group (6 PM tee time) please collect the on course flags when you leave the hole and put them in the bucket on the deck at the end of your round.
3. Post your score! (The league does not post for you). We highly recommend hole-by-hole posting as it does a better job of calculating your proper ESC score.

Scorecards  

• Please enter both the match start time and end time in the space provided. Make sure every bank on the card is filled in.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• Please don’t fold the card where scores are entered – this really impacts legibility.
• If someone concedes a hole, please mark an “X.”  This is especially important when both players score a 9 but the hole is conceded by the player who picks up their ball first.

Well, despite the drought, it had to happen sooner or later. The Lightning warning system went into alarm at 5:45 and we had to clear the golf course. Neither the Club or the City control this system. When the system detects a lightning threat for the course, the alarm is sounded and not cleared until the threat is gone and remains gone for 15 minutes. The board met and decided we could wait until 7 PM to restart play. Unfortunately, the all clear came about 15 minutes late. We are up against darkness and it would have been tough for the final groups to complete their rounds by the 8:55 PM sunset.

If a substantial number of players are on the course, the BMGA is still responsible for and pays for the rounds, whether they are completed or not. That was the case last night. However, we did drink a lot of beer and ate a lot of food!

At this point, there are no plans for a makeup week. Next week are division matches. Those of you that finished, or nearly finished nine holes should post your score.

For future reference:

• The Brookview Golf Course posted rules require you to immediately stop play, mark your ball and return to the shelter of the clubhouse if the alarm sounds. There is a siren and flashing light near the 10th hole and on top of the club house. If you continue to play you risk injury.
• If any individual in your foursome feels unsafe and wants to return, you foursome play is suspended.
• The BMGA rules require you to remain at the course until we either return to play or cancel the night. If you leave the course and we return to play, you forfeit any holes not completed.
• Additionally, if darkness prevents a group from completing play, we have in the past decided to halve the remaining holes for all players as a means to complete the league night.

Standings

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**: https://www.dropbox.com/s/egd85hvygokq5bq/WNL2023-Stats.xlsx?dl=0

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

None – league cancelled

A beautiful night for golf and the course is lush and green – Conditions that should result in some low scores. The only changes in standings were in the GVC East division where 9th Green at 9 moved ahead of Let’s Go Firebirds even though both teams won. The division leaders continue to lead. The wild-card chase continues to tighten with two teams, 9th Green at 9 and Sons of Parnarchy tied for the second spot in the GVC – and these two teams play each other next week!  

Team Hack Attack (3) is still leading the entire league with 470 points but Brooky Strong is only 6 points back with a 2023 league high 51.5 point win this week over Foreplay. 

Peter Crane moved back into the lead for our WNL MVP leader with 59.5 points and a 6.0 scoring average. The top 12 qualify for the season-ending Shootout.

Remember:

• If you are not scheduled to golf on any particular night, we can use you as a spotter. It can help with pace of play.   To spot, just report to the pro shop and let them know and you’ll get a cart and flags for marking the ball. Common holes for spotting are #2, #3, #14, and #16. Or you can range around helping the groups that are slow catch up.

Standings

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**: https://www.dropbox.com/s/egd85hvygokq5bq/WNL2023-Stats.xlsx?dl=0

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Erik Swanson and Howard Hoffman both with a 34 on the back. $5.00 each to Erik and Howie.
2. Low Net – Richard Bryntenson (front), Tom Bischel (front), Kevin Hearnen (front), Mark Steinhauser (back) and Gerald Meier (back) with 33’s. $2.00 to each.

Net Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Michael Meyer – 4, net 3 on #2, Mike Deede – 2, net 1 on #4. $25 each to Mike and Mike.
2. Back 9  – Mick Krause – 4, net 2 #11, Adam Thom – 4, net 3 #16. $25 each to Mick and Adam.

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Chris Wreck (Par)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Greg Hayes (Par, net Birdie)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin –Corey Smith (Par, net Birdie)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Dan Olson (Par, net Birdie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Mike manion (Birdie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Mike Ryan (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Jeff Towey (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Charlie Morse (Par, net Birdie)

Weekly WNL Director Stats  

• Legibility was really good again this week – great job scorekeepers! Here is a listing of the the problems that slow down score entry:
  • Number cards without finish time: Front: 1, Back: 3
  • Cards with folds across scores: Front: 0, Back: 5
  • Cards with missing or addition errors: Front: 3, Back: 2
  • Cards missing team numbers or full names: Front: 2, Back: 1
  • Starting Tee times were on 32 of 32 matches. (Please enter the scheduled tee time, not your actual time to tee off.)
• Pace of play – The front finished in 2:20 – but was running at under 2:15 until the last four groups. Great pace folks! The back finished in 2:30 minutes – typical. Keep working on it and keep your foursome on the heals of the group in front of you – everyone will appreciate your efforts! Thanks for all the volunteer spotters and rangers this week – volunteer if you can!

Weekly Reminders

1. If an issue arises on the course during WNL play that may impact the result of a match, please bring the matter to the WNL Director’s (or other BMGA Board Member) attention so we can try to resolve it right away.
2. If you are in the last group (6 PM tee time) please collect the on course flags when you leave the hole and put them in the bucket on the deck at the end of your round.
3. Post your score! (The league does not post for you). We highly recommend hole-by-hole posting as it does a better job of calculating your proper ESC score.

Scorecards  

• Please enter both the match start time and end time in the space provided. Make sure every bank on the card is filled in.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• Please don’t fold the card where scores are entered – this really impacts legibility.
• If someone concedes a hole, please mark an “X.”  This is especially important when both players score a 9 but the hole is conceded by the player who picks up their ball first.