Author: Chuck Bernardy

In a week of intra-conference matches – including two battles between the four first place teams – the results are in!

Team Matches

1. Fairway 2 Heaven (2) soars over Foreplay (7) = 47.5 to 32.5
2. Par then Bar (14) bounces the Zed Heads (8) = 47.5 to 32.5
3. Putt for Dough (13) bests Range Balls (12) = 45.5 to 34.5
4. Who’s Your Caddy (6) over Brooky Strong (4) = 43.5 to 36.5
5. Bald Man Brewing (15) over Mid-Round Crisis (11) = 43.5 to 36.5
6. 9th Green at 9PM (9) over Team Hack Attack (3) = 42.5 to 37.5
7. CTB (1) trims I Like Big Putts (10) = 41 to 39
8. Last Call (5) splits with the Loopers = 40 to 40

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Mike Manion with a 35. $10.00 to Mike.
2. Low Net – Michael Saless with a 31. $10.00 to Michael.

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Joe Minnich with a 4 (Net Eagle) on #7 and Bob Boufford with a 3 (Net Eagle) on #6. $25.00 to each member.
2. Back 9 – Frank Abramson with a 4 (Net Eagle) on #10; Richard Schostag – 2 (Net Ace) on #12; and Chris Wrecza with a 2 (Gross Eagle) on #14. Nice deuce Chris! $16.67 to each member.

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Paul Bryan (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Joe Luchsinger (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Wayne Nau (Birdie)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Erik Swanson (Birdie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Chris Wrecza (Par)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Matt Grove (Par)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Ross Johnson (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Kevin Ahtou (Quintuple)

The Weekly Rant  

Future Events

1. Make-up of Week #4 – As of August 4, “Week #4” will be made up on September 7. If you were scheduled to play on May 18, you are likely on the schedule. Check with your Team Captain if you have any questions or conflicts.
2. WNL Playoffs – The first round of the playoffs is scheduled for September 14. Conference Championships will follow on September 21 with the WNL Championship scheduled for September 28.

Reminders

1. Pace of Play is becoming even more critical now that the sun is setting earlier each week. Here are some examples of how everyone can pace of play a little faster:
   • Be early to your tee time.
   • Do not exceed time limit to search for a lost ball. The time limit is three (3) minutes!
   • Putting out after missing a putt vs. remarking a one footer.
   • Giving your opponent that six inch putt.
   • Playing ready golf vs. strictly following the “honors” system.
2. 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.

Handicaps

• If you are not entering your scores (or accurate scores) you are hurting yourself, your team and the people you are playing against. This includes WNL scores and “Away” scores.
• All players are responsible for entering a correct course handicap per USGA Rule 3.2c (1). Post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview. 
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Scorecards  

• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

In a week of battles between division rivals, the results have been posted!

Team Matches

1. Mid-Round Crisis (11) pummels Fairway 2 Heaven (Team 2) = 48.5 to 31.5
2. Team Hack Attack (3) over Par then Bar (14)   = 45.5 to 34.5
3. Who’s Your Caddy (6) over Range Balls (12) = 44 to 36
4. Last Call (5) over I Like Big Putts (10) = 44 to 36
5. Bald Man Brewing (15) over Foreplay (7) = 42 to 38
6. 9th Green at 9PM (9) edges the Zed Heads (8) = 41.5 to 38.5
7. CTB (1) over the Loopers (16) = 41.5 to 38.5
8. Putt for Dough (13) snaps Brooky Strong’s (4) nine week winning streak = 40.5 to 39.5

After 12 weeks of play Division and Wild Card Leaders are:

1. Mid Round Crisis (Bassett Creek North)
2. Bald Man Brewing (Bassett Creek South)
3. Who’s Your Caddy (Golden Valley North)
4. Brooky Strong (Golden Valley South)
5. I Like Big Putts (Wild Card Leader – Basset Creek Conference)
6. Team Hack Attack (Wild Card Leader – Golden Valley Conference)

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Bryce Evans (Front), Dave Suppala (Front), Erik Swanson (Back) and Tory Stellick (Back) with 36s – $2.50 per player. (Note: Erik Swanson and Tory Stellick both had 35s but because they were attained on the Back, an additional stroke was added to their scores to ensure equity between the Front and Back as Hole #11 was shortened to a Par 3. Mike Manion also had a 36 but it was attained on the Back so a stroke was added to his score. Sorry Mike. See page 12 in the WNL Guide for more information)
2. Low Net – Randy Milbert (Front) with a 31 – $10. (Note: Stan Hop and Andrew Gruber also had Net 31s but because they were attained on the Back, an additional stroke was added to their scores putting them at Net 32s. Sorry boys!)

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – David Hillesheim 3 (Net Eagle) on #7. Single Skin = $50 for David!
2. Back 9 – Andrew Gruber – 2 (Net Ace) on #12. Single Skin = $50 for Andrew!

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Justin Wallace (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Dave Suppala (Birdie)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Jeff “Scorecard in Back Pocket” Martin (Par)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Steve Houtz  (Par)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin (played as Par 3) – Dylan Cooper (Par)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Andrew Gruber (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Sheldon Silberman (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Jeremy Host (Birdie)

The Weekly Rant  

New Rants

1. Make-up of Week #4 – As of now “Week #4” will be made up on Wednesday, September 7. If you were scheduled to play on May 18, you are likely on the schedule. Check with your Team Captain if you have any questions or conflicts.
2. WNL Playoffs – The first round of the playoffs is scheduled for September 14. Conference Championships will follow on September 21 with the WNL Championship set for September 28.

Reminders

1. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all especially now that the sun is setting earlier each week. Here are some examples of how everyone can pace of play a little faster:
   • Be early to your tee time.
   • Do not exceed time limit to search for a lost ball. The time limit is three (3) minutes!
   • Putting out after missing a putt vs. remarking a one footer.
   • Giving your opponent that six inch putt.
   • Playing ready golf vs. strictly following the “honors” system.
2. 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.

Handicaps

• All players are responsible for entering a correct course handicap per USGA Rule 3.2c (1).
• Post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview. 
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Scorecards  

• Listing of tee times, poor addition and sloppy handwriting are ongoing deficiencies.  Come on guys!
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

In a week of windy intra-conference clashes, the results are in!

Team Matches

1. Brooky Strong (4) rolls on by crushing the Zed Heads (Team 8) = 52 to 28
2. Last Call (5) boots Bald Man Brewing (15) = 47.5 to 32.5
3. CTB (1) rises above Fairway 2 Heaven (2) = 46.5 to 33.5
4. Who’s Your Caddy (6) rolls over Par then Bar (14) = 46.5 to 33.5
5. Putt for Dough (13) bests 9th Green at 9PM (9) 44.5 to 35.5
6. The Loopers (16) over Mid-Round Crisis (11) = 42.5 to 37.5
7. Foreplay (7) edges I Like Big Putts (10) = 41 to 39
8. Range Balls (12) trims Team Hack Attack (3) = 40.5 to 39.5

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Tim Lipanot with a 35 ($10)
2. Low Net – Tim Lipanot with a 32 ($10)

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Matt Doherty – 3 (Net Eagle) on #1; Jeremy Host – 4 (Net Eagle) on #2; Ben Zurn – 3 (Net Eagle) on #6; and Jesse Doughty – 3 (Net Ace) on #9. $12.50 per player
2. Back 9 – Dan Gregorich – 3 (Net Eagle) on #14; Matt Haws – 3 (Gross Eagle) on #16; Eric Kelley – 4 (Net Birdie) on #13; Jim Sherburne – 2 (Net Ace) on #12; and Jeff Towey – 3 (Net Eagle) on #10. $10.00 per player

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Jeremy Host – (Team 4) (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Ben Zurn (13) (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Matt “Double Eagle” Doherty (3) (Bogie – Nice 3 Jack!)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Perry Jacobson (5) (Par)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Mike Gomez (4) (Birdie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Doug Zuck (15) (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Bob Boufford (5) (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Dylan Airhart (12) (Double)

The Weekly Rant  

Reminders

1. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all especially now that the sun is setting earlier each week. Here are some examples of how everyone can pace of play a little faster:
   1. Be early to your tee time.
   1. Do not exceed time limit to search for a lost ball. The time limit is three (3) minutes!
   1. Putting out after missing a putt vs. remarking a one footer.
   1. Giving your opponent that six inch putt.
   1. Playing ready golf vs. strictly following the “honors” system.
2. 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.

Handicaps

• All players are responsible for entering a correct course handicap per USGA Rule 3.2c (1). Certain violations can lead to disqualification of the match. Current handicaps can easily be retrieved in the GHIN App as well as the computer terminal in the clubhouse.
• Post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview. 
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Scorecards  

• Listing of tee times, poor addition and sloppy handwriting are ongoing deficiencies.  Come on guys!
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

It was a successful weekend for a number of BMGA Members who competed at the MPGA 2022 Senior Public Links tournament at Oak Marsh on July 16 and 17.  In the First Flight, @Ramiro-Sifuentes defended his title by shooting a Net 72 on Saturday and a Net 70 (lowest of the day) on Sunday. Ramiro rallied on Sunday to overcome a three stroke deficit. In the Second Flight, @Roger-Hamm, rallied from a seven stroke deficit shooting Net scores of 74 and 71 to edge first round leader @Matt-McClernan who shot a Net 67 on Saturday (lowest of the day) but shot a Net 79 on Sunday to come up short by one stroke.  @Pete-Steichen and @Chuck-Bernardy also competed in the event representing Brookview in the First Flight. Congratulations to Ramiro, Roger and Matt!

Final results are here

After the 4^th of July holiday break, the BMGA faithful faced off in a week of inter-conference clashes.

Team Matches

1. Mid-Round Crisis (11) jacks Range Balls (Team 12) = 48.5 to 31.5
2. Brooky Strong (4) wins their eighth match in a row blasting Foreplay (7) = 47.5 to 32.5
3. Par then Bar (14) loops up on the Loopers (16) 47 to 33
4. Last Call (5) closes out the Zed Heads (8) = 46 to 34
5. Bald Man Brewing (15) rocks Putt for Dough (13) = 46 to 34
6. I Like Big Putts (10) rolls over 9th Green at 9PM (9) = 45 to 35
7. Who’s Your Caddy (6) trims Fairway 2 Heaven (2) = 42.5 to 37.5
8. Team Hack Attack (3) edges CTB (1) 41 to 39

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Dave Suppala with a 33! ($10)
2. Low Net – Michael White with a 32 ($10)

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Mick Krause – 4 (Net Eagle) on #1; Dave Supalla – 3 (Gross Eagle) on #3; Kyle Spicer – 3 (Net Eagle) on #5; and Brian Sutton – 4 (Net Eagle) on #9. $12.50 per winner
2. Back 9 – Nick Ward – 3 (Net Eagle) on #13. $50.00 to Mr. Ward!

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two Jim Stetler – (Team 15) (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 5 – Closest to Pin in Two – Brian Beitlich (7) (Birdie)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Ryan Flynn (8) (Par)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Noel Jacobson (5) (Bogey)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Will Rosengren (16) (Par)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Bryce Evans (13) (Par)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Tom Scheunemann (15) (Birdie)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Michael White (15) (Par)

The Weekly Rant  

Reminders

1. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all. The following are examples of how pace of play can be improved:
   • Be early to your tee time.
   • Do not exceed time limit to search for a lost ball. The time limit is three (3) minutes!
   • Putting out after missing a putt vs. remarking a one-footer.
   • Playing ready golf vs. strictly following the “honors” system.
2. 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.
3. Future Hole Closures: Holes will continue to be “halved” so players should write down scores that will ensure a halving of the hole.  If there is stroke index differential on the closed hole, players can agree on what score to enter taking into account current handicap, playing conditions, etc.” For example, Player A is getting a stroke. Player A writes down a 5 and Player B writes down a 4.
4. If you move a Prize Pin on the green, please be sure to move it back to its original position so the correct WNL member is awarded the much coveted BMGA Chits.

Handicaps

• All players are responsible for entering a correct course handicap per USGA Rule 3.2c (1). Certain violations can lead to disqualification of the match. Current handicaps can easily be retrieved in the GHIN App as well as the computer terminal in the clubhouse.
• Please post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview. 
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Scorecards  

• Scorecards should not be altered after being submitted without all impacted players agreeing to any changes to the results.  If agreement cannot be reached, the issue should be brought to the attention of the WNL Director of other BMGA Board Member.
• Listing of tee times, poor addition and sloppy handwriting are ongoing deficiencies.  Come on guys!
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

Listed below is information about BMGA Chits awarded through Week 10.

Selected WNL Chit Stats

1. # of Individual Winners = 93
2. Range of Total Winnings = $2.00 to $87.50
3. Total Chits Paid Out = $1,639.98
4. Average Chits Won Per Winner = $17.63
5. Median Winnings Per Chit Winner = $12.50
6. Total Skins = 48 with an average payout of $16.67 ($100 paid out each week; $50 per side)

Top WNL Chit Winners – $25.00 plus

1. Michael Saless       $87.50
2. Tory Stellick        $62.50
3. Howard Hoffman $52.50
4. Michael Pokorney $50.00
5. Ben Zurn             $42.50
6. Nick Gnerer        $35.00
7. Doug Lang            $35.00
8. Corey Smith        $30.00
9. Tim Lueder         $30.00
10. Tyler Nelson        $30.00
11. Randy Milbert       $29.17
12. Greg Hayes         $29.16
13. Paul Olson           $28.33
14. Eric Beitlich          $27.50
15. Gary White         $25.00
16. Steve Slivken      $25.00
17. Paul Yakshe        $25.00
18. Chuck Bernardy  $25.00
19. Andy Czech         $25.00
20. Joe Wrecza         $25.00
21. Kyle Spicer         $25.00

Well it’s hard to believe we have already completed 50% of the regular season. After nine weeks of play we have the following division and wild card leaders;

Division Leaders

1. Basset Creek North – Mid-Round Crisis
2. Basset Creek South – Bald Man Brewing
3. Golden Valley East – Who’s Your Caddy
4. Golden Valley West – Brooky Strong

Wild Card Leaders

1. Basset Creek Conference – I Like Big Putts
2. Golden Valley Conference – Range Balls

On the course teams faced off in a week of Division clashes. After completion of play, the results are in.

Team Matches

1. Brooky Strong wins their seventh match in a row whooping Par then Bar 49 to 31
2. Range Balls whacks 9th Green at 9PM = 48.5 to 31.5 (Amended)
3. Fairway 2 Heaven bests I Like Big Putts = 44.5 to 35.5
4. Foreplay thumps CTB = 44.5 to 35.5
5. The Loopers end a five-week skid upending Bald Man Brewing = 42.5 to 37.5
6. Putt for Dough bests Team Hack Attack = 42.5 to 37.5
7. Mid-Round Crisis edges Last Call = 41.5 to 38.5
8. Zed Heads trim Who’s Your Caddy = 41 to 39

**Full Standings and Stats Posted Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Peter Crane, Kevin Stoner, Dave Suppala, and Jeff Wagner with 37s – $2.50 per player
2. Low Net – Peter Crane with a 29 – $10.00

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Nick Bellestri – 3 (Net Eagle) on #5, Dylan Cooper – 4 (Net Eagle) on #7, Jeremy Hagen – 4 (Net Double Eagle) on #2, Greg Hayes – 3 (Net Ace) on #4, Greg Hayes – 4 (Net Eagle) on #1, and Brad Soderling – 3 (Net Double Eagle) #3 – $8.33 per winner
2. Back 9 – Randy Milbert – 4 (Net Eagle) on #11, Kyle Johnsrud – 3 (Net Eagle) on #13, Eric Berg – 3 (Net Double Eagle) on #15, and Jake Waletzko – 3 (Net Eagle) on #18 $12.50 per winner

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Matt Payne (Team 14) (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Brent Lindstrom (6) (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Dave Schoeller (13) (Par)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Corey Smith (8) (Birdie and it was a beauty as seen from the beer deck!)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Justin Wallace (15) (Birdie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Ryan Johnsrud (14) (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Gerald Meier “Liberty” (16) (Birdie)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Michael Meyer (5) (Bogey)

The Weekly Rant  

New Member Welcome: Jimmy Buckingham joined the WNL replacing an injured player on the Zed Heads. Welcome Jimmy!

Reminders

1. Future Hole Closures: We have now had two hole closures during WNL play. If there are future closures, holes will continue to be “halved” so players should write down scores that will ensure a halving of the hole.  For example, Player A is getting a stroke. Player A writes down a 5 and Player B writes down a 4. If there is stroke index differential on the closed hole, players can agree on what score to enter taking into account current handicap, playing conditions, etc.”
2. If an issue arises on the course during WNL play that could impact the results of your 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.
3. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all. Ready golf is strongly encouraged!
4. If you move a Prize Pin on the green, please be sure to move it back to its original position so the correct WNL member is awarded the much coveted BMGA Chits.

Handicaps

• Please post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview.  Sandbaggers are not appreciated.
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Scorecards  

• Scorecards should not be altered after being submitted without all impacted players agreeing to any changes to the results.  If agreement cannot be reached, the issue should be brought to the attention of the WNL Director of other BMGA Board Member.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• Listing of tee times, team numbers and poor addition are ongoing deficiencies.  Come on guys!
• 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.

The BMGA faithful were back at it with a number of very close matches including two matches that ended in a tie.   

Team Matches

1. Team Hack Attack (3) whacks Foreplay (Team 7) = 51.5 to 28.5 (Amended)
2. Bald Man Brewing (15) pummels Par then Bar (14) = 47 to 33
3. Fairway 2 Heaven (2) bests 9th Green at 9PM (9) = 45 to 35
4. Brooky Strong (4) wins their sixth match in a row besting the Loopers = 43.5 to 36.5
5. I Like Big Putts (10) over Range Balls (12) = 41.5 to 38.5
6. Mid-Round Crisis (11) edges the Zed Heads (8) = 41 to 39
7. CTB (1) ties Putt for Dough (13) = 40 All
8. Last Call (5) uses only six players to tie Who’s Your Caddy (6) = 40 All

**Full Standings and Stats Are Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net ($10.00 per category)

1. Low Gross – Howard Hoffman & Mike Sustad with 35s – $5.00 each
2. Low Net – Richard Courtney and Tyler Nelson $5.00 each

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Kyle Spicer 4 (Net Double Eagle) on #3 and Chuck Bernardy – 2 (Net Ace) on #4. $25.00 per player.
2. Back 9 – Tory Stellick – 3 (Net Eagle) on #10, Greg Hayes – 3 (Net Ace) on #12, Gary White – 3 (Net Eagle) on #13, and Jim Sherburne – 3 (Net Eagle) on #14. $12.50 per player.

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Neal Reykdal (Team 11) (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Eric Berg (16) (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Steve Bensen (3) (Three Jack Bogie)  
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Eric Kelley (14) (Bogie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two –Tim Lueder (12) (Birdie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – David Hillesheim (13) (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Mike Pokorney (10) (Par)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt –Nick Ward (11) (Par)

The Weekly Rant  

New Request

• If an issue arises on the course during WNL play that could impact the results of your 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.

Reminders

1. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all. Please be early to your tee time.
2. BMGA veterans please take the time to welcome new members especially your new teammates! 
3. Using a Range Finder with the Slope functionality turned on is prohibited under USGA Rule 4.3a (1).  The penalty for violating this Rule is the “General Penalty” (Loss of Hole in Match Play) with repeat violations leading to disqualification. For more information see USGA Rule 1.3c (2).   
4. If you move a Prize Pin on the green, please be sure to move it back to its original position so the correct WNL member is awarded the much coveted BMGA Chits.

Scorecards  

• Scorecards should not be altered after being submitted without all impacted players agreeing to any changes to the results.  If agreement cannot be reached, the issue should be brought to the attention of the WNL Director or other BMGA Board Member.
• After eight weeks of play, some scorekeepers are still unwilling (or unable) to fill in their TEE TIME.
• Signing a scorecard means it’s supposed to be complete and correct in terms of addition, scores, etc.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

Handicaps

• Please post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview.  Sandbaggers are not appreciated.
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

On what turned out to be wonderful night for golf (and hanging out on the deck) weather-wise, the first intra-conference matches took place in week 8. When all was said and done here is what occurred!

Team Matches

1. CTB (1) rips Mid-Round Crisis (Team 11) = 46.5 to 33.5 (Amended)
2. Brooky Strong (4) continues to roll blasting 9th Green at 9PM (9) = 46.5 to 33.5
3. Last Call (5) ends a five-match skid by interrupting ForePlay (7) = 46 to 34
4. Who’s Your Caddy (6) jacks Team Hack Attack (3) = 45 to 35
5. Putt for Dough (13) gets their first win of the season over the Zed Heads (8) = 43.5 to 36.5
6. Fairway 2 Heaven (2) over The Loopers (16) = 43.5 to 36.5 (Amended)
7. I Like Big Putts (10) trims Bald Man Brewing (15) = 40.5 to 39.5
8. Par then Bar (14) ties Range Balls (12) = 40 All (First tie of the 2022 season)

**Updated Standings and Stats Are Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net

1. Low Gross – Howard Hoffman with a 34 – $10.00
2. Low Net – Frank Abramson, Kevin Hearnen, and Paul Olson with 33s – $3.33 per player

Skins ($50.00 per side)

1. Front 9 – Mike Pokorney with a 3 (Net Double Eagle) on #2. $50.00 to Mike!
2. Back 9 – Paul Olson with a 3 (Net Eagle) on #13 and Michael Saless with a 4 (Net Eagle) on #10. $25.00 per winner

Nearies ($10.00 per winner)

1. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin – Dan Kjorsvik (Team 13) (Result: “Par”)
2. Hole 5 – Closest to Pin in Two – Ben Zurn (13) (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin – Eric Beitlich (7) (Par)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt – Paul Bryan (2) (Birdie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Jeff Martin (4) (Three Jack Bogie)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Scott Syverson (4) (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin – Tim Lipanot (5) (Birdie)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Wayne Nau (1) (Par)

The Weekly Rant  

Reminders

1. Using a Range Finder with the Slope functionality turned on is prohibited under USGA Rule 4.3a (1).  The penalty for violating this Rule is the “General Penalty” (Loss of Hole in Match Play) with repeat violations leading to disqualification. For more information see USGA Rule 1.3c (2).   
2. BMGA veterans please take the time to welcome new members especially your new teammates! 
3. If you move a Prize Pin on the green, please be sure to move it back to its original position so the correct WNL member is awarded the much coveted BMGA Chits.
4. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all. Please be to your tee time early (10 Minutes is a solid benchmark).

Scorecards  

• After seven weeks of play, some scorekeepers still can’t fill in their TEE TIME. “Really”
• Players from two teams forgot what team they played on. (Two Cards = four players on each). Kudos for including your handicaps.
• One player wrote down a 14 for a score.  The max score on a hole is 9!!!! (As in Nine). No wonder it takes us more than 2.5 hours to complete 9 holes 🙁
• Signing a scorecard means it’s supposed to be complete and correct in terms of addition, scores, etc.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• 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.

Handicaps

• Please post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview.
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

It was time for division rivals to hit the course to try and improve not only their point totals, but their division and conference records.  In fact, we had three matches where the Division Leader teed off against the second place team in their division. After the last golf balls fell in the cup in Week 7, we had the following results.

Team Matches

1. Bald Man Brewing (15) pounds CTB (Team 1) = 50.5 to 29.5
2. Fairway 2 Heaven (2) boots Last Call (5) = 49.5 to 30.5
3. Zed Heads (8) roll over Range Balls (12) = 45.5 to 34.5
4. Brooky Strong (4) trips up Team Hack Attack (3) = 45 to 35 (Amended)
5. Mid-Round Crisis (11) over I Like Big Putts (10) = 43 to 37
6. 9th Green at 9PM (9) over Who’s Your Caddy (6) = 42.5 to 37.5
7. ForePlay (7) edges The Loopers (16) = 42 to 38 (Amended)
8. Par then Bar (14) trims still winless Putt for Dough (13) = 40.5 to 39.5

Although we have only completed a third of the WNL schedule, if the playoffs started tomorrow here are the teams:

• Division Leaders:
  • Basset Creek Conference: Mid-Round Crisis (261.5 points – #1 Seed) and Foreplay (258 points – #2 seed)
  • Golden Valley Conference: 9^th Green at 9PM (256.5 points – #1 Seed)and Brooky Strong (256 points – #2 Seed)
    
• Wild Cards (Non-division leader with highest point total in each conference):  
  • Basset Creek Conference: I Like Big Putts (251.5 points)
  • Golden Valley Conference: Who’s Your Caddy (243 points)

**Full Standings and Stats Are Here**

Prize Winners (Paid in BMGA “Chits”)

Low Gross & Low Net

1. Low Gross – Dave Suppala and Dave Repinski with 37s- $5.00 per player.
2. Low Net – Lucas Anderson, Stan Hop, Joseph Luchsinger, Brian Notvedt, and Dave Repinski with Net 32s – $2.00 per player.

Skins ($50.00 per side) (Amended)

1. Front 9 – Paul Yakshe 4 on #3 (Net Eagle) and Joe Wrecza 2 on #4 (Net Ace); = $25.00 per player.
2. Back 9 – Michael Saless 4 on #10 (Net Eagle); Gary White 2 on #12 (Net Ace); Dave Repinski 3 on #11 (Net Eagle); and Lucas Anderson 3 on #14 (Net Eagle). $12.50 per winner.

Nearies ($10.00 per winner) (Amended)

1. Hole 1 – Closest to Pin in Two – Corey Smith (Team 8) (Result: “Birdie”)
2. Hole 4 – Closest to Pin –  Corey Smith (8) (Par)
3. Hole 8 – Closest to Pin –  Luke Fox (15) (Birdie)
4. Hole 9 – Longest Putt –  Craig Wethington (4) (Birdie)
5. Hole 11 – Closest to Pin in Two – Steve Couture (6) (Par)
6. Hole 12 – Closest to Pin – Swanny (a.k.a. Erik Swanson) (11) (Birdie)
7. Hole 17 – Closest to Pin –  Matt Grove (1) (Birdie)
8. Hole 18 – Longest Putt –  Larry “One Putt” Larson (10) (Par)

The Weekly Rant  

Reminders

1. Using a Range Finder with the Slope functionality turned on is prohibited under USGA Rule 4.3a (1).  The penalty for violating this Rule is the “General Penalty” (Loss of Hole in Match Play) with repeat violations leading to disqualification. For more information see USGA Rule 1.3c (2).   
2. BMGA veterans please take the time to mentor new members especially when out on the course.  There is a lot to learn if you never played with a formal handicap, never played match play, etc.
3. Pace of Play is critical to the enjoyment of all. Please be to your tee time early (10 Minutes is a solid benchmark).

Scorecards  

• Hey guys when you sign a scorecard it means it supposed to be complete and correct in terms of addition, scores, etc.
• Scorecards should be signed by at least one player from each team.
• Please write down your tee time (e.g. 3:30, 3:40, etc.) and team number (e.g. 1, 2, 3, etc.).
• 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.

Handicaps

• Please post your scores for WNL as they are not entered by the BMGA or Brookview.
• The WNL Director is not responsible for checking the accuracy of the player’s handicap on the scorecards. Check the GHIN App before teeing off to get your current handicap and adjust it to the Side (Front or Back) and Tees (Member or Gold).

Screenshot of BMGA WNL Scoring System

The screenshot below shows where teams, players, player handicaps, and individual scores for each hole need to be entered for 128 players each week. Having scorecards, that are complete, accurate and legible makes the data entry into the system that much easier!