IRS Wednesday Golf League Newsletter
Week 2 – May 3, 2017
Cool
weather on the course this week and the competition is
still trying to heat up.
Subs
this week were Dave Spaeth (Team Breen), Cindy Ellsworth (Team Buescher), Larry
Oliver (Team Kiffmeyer), John Kaufhold (Team Pfeiffer), and new restricted sub
Jonathan Behrens (Team Freeman).
It
was good to see Dave Spaeth back on the course and pull out a nice win.
Funny
sight in the club house was Brian Begley and Cecil Anderson looking like
twins. Maybe I got their names mixed up
since no one could tell them apart.
Treasurer
Chuck Reckers reports that only one player is still outstanding on dues. He thanks everyone for being current with
special thanks to those paying for the whole season.
Still
missing regulars from the line-ups is Erich Kientz (surgery on his knee), Bill
Clark (surgery on eyes), and Don Buescher (on pursuit of happiness). Get well wishes to Erich and Bill.
Not
much said this week about the Rusty Beer Can competition except Team Kientz took
down Team Schumacher, which brings me to the Fork which is being extra
sharpened for Team Schumacher.
Division
Leaders: Defending Champs Team Bramlage
has the lead in A Division, B Division has Team Flynn in the lead, C Division
is led by Team Anderson, and Team Halpin is in the lead in D Division.
Good
rounds this week were: Front nine – Mark
Slye – 37, Kevin Bachmann – 39; Back nine – Bill
Zachritz – 35.
Question of the Weak:
There were a couple of questions if the rules allowed free drops and play
in sand traps. Here is
the rules that would have applied:
Article XX. Course Rules: Winter rules apply anywhere on the course,
i.e., the ball may be moved to get on some grass or get it out of a divot. If a ball comes to rest behind or in a tree,
or under or in a bush or shrub, it may be declared not playable (Article XXIII
is applicable). If a ball comes to rest
behind a tree, tree seedling, or shrub that is "staked" a free drop
of two club lengths is allowed. The key
factor now is whether or not the tree, tree seedling, or bush is
"staked". New plants may be
construed to be any that are "staked" regardless of whether they are
shorter or taller than six feet. If yes,
then relief is permitted. If no, either
play the shot or declare it not playable.
In
a sand trap, the ball may be taken out of footprints, standing water, etc., and
placed on a flat surface (it is allowable to rake a spot in the trap to place
the ball); however, it cannot be moved out of the trap. (See Article XXI and XXIII for additional
points of information on free drops vs. stroke penalties.
Article XXI. Free Drop Area on Course: All roadways along the reservoirs, gutters
along the roadways and cart paths are considered "man made" obstacles
and the player is allowed a two club length free drop from the gutter's edge
nearest the course, but no closer to the hole.
Common sense should dictate whether a ball is in a free drop area. If in doubt check with your opponent before moving the ball.
The most common
problems occur when a ball is hit over Green No.2 and lands in the gutter,
road, or reservoir. A free drop is
allowed when the ball lands in the gutter or road and may be placed two club
lengths towards the green from the gutter.
If the ball was hit in the reservoir or lost a one-stroke penalty would
be assessed.
-If the reservoir building between Hole 3 and 4
interferes with stance or swing, a free drop of two club lengths, no closer to
the hole is allowed. On Hole 3 a ball coming to rest behind the
fence on this hole, which would be Hole #2 side of the fence, shall be dropped
without penalty at the end of the fence on the green side, two club lengths
from the end of the fence but no closer to the hole, without penalty.
-On Hole #5 if a ball
comes to rest on the road, under the guardrail or in the drainage ditch, it
should be place in the drop zone between the trees on the left (reservoir side)
and the green without a penalty stroke. The same drop zone should be used if
the ball is lost or hit into the reservoir, however a penalty stroke will be
assessed.
-On Hole # 6 or any
hole with manmade obstructions (rocks, culverts, etc. ) if a ball comes to rest
in these areas they may be removed without penalty and placed two club lengths
from obstruction but no closer to the hole. (Clarification March 30, 2004)
-On Hole #7 if the ball
comes to rest on the road, in the gutter or in the trees on the left of the
fairway and it becomes not playable or if the ball is lost or lands in the
reservoir a one-stroke penalty will be assessed. If a ball lands on the road beside the tee or
in the culvert by the tee, a free drop is allowed in front of ladies tee
without a penalty.
-On Holes #10 and # 11
that have electric or telephone wires, at the player’s option they can replay
the shot without penalty if the ball strikes the wires. No relief is granted if the poles interfere
with a player's shot or their ball strikes the pole.
-A ball coming to rest
on a green other than that of a hole being played must be lifted and dropped
off the green without penalty, but placed no closer to the hole being played
to.
-A ball coming to rest
in the decorative grasses, ornamental flower boxes or mulched areas may be
lifted without penalty and placed no closer to the hole.
-A players ball coming
to rest in the bunkers, between fairways number four (4) and number six (6),
may improve their lie if it comes to rest in a track or footprint. This is
considered a waste bunker and a player may ground a club during the swing. Under no circumstances can a ball that comes
to rest in the sand be moved to a grassy area or vice versa.
This
I received by e-mail from Mr. Bill Clark (I think this was him doing it):
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USER:
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USER:
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50DAMNboiledcabbages
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one upper case character consecutively.
USER:
50damnBoiledCabbagesShovedUpYourAssIfYouDon'tGiveMeAccessNow
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punctuation.
USER:
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Summary of Rounds Played – May 3,
2017
THIS
WEEK |
TO
DATE |
|
REGULARS |
59 |
115 |
SUBS |
5 |
10 |
NO SHOWS |
0 |
3 |
Match Results
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
HALPIN |
70 |
ANDERSON |
63 |
BREEN |
31 |
FREEMAN |
14 |
VAUGHN |
20 |
LEIREY |
27 |
HARMS |
59 |
SLYE |
76 |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
TEAM NAME |
POINTS |
KIENTZ |
56.5 |
BRAMLAGE |
51 |
BUESCHER |
39.5 |
PATMANN |
72.5 |
SCHUMACHER |
33.5 |
FLYNN |
39 |
KIFFMEYER |
50.5 |
PFEIFFER |
17.5 |
Medalist
COURSE |
NAME |
SCORE |
FRONT NINE |
Mark Slye |
37 |
BACK NINE |
Bill Zachritz |
35 |
Eagle/Hole in One
None |
Eagle/Hole in One Pool
$2.00 was added to the pool this
week. The pool now has $24.00 in it.
Birdies
#5
|
Tim Feldman |
Not in Skins |
|
#6
|
Mark Slye |
Skin -- $17.00 |
|
#8
|
Ed Miller |
Skin -- $17.00 |
|
#16
|
Tom Mullett, Larry Oliver, &
Bill Zachritz |
All in Skins |
Note: To all Team Captains or those
regulars that complete the "Point Sheet" after the match is
completed, please ensure that all birdies are recorded on the "Point
Sheet".
Other Skins
#1
|
Mark Slye |
Skin -- $17.00 |
Par |
#17 |
Chuck Reckers |
Skin -- $51.00 |
Par |
Greenies
#5
|
Tim Feldman |
$9.00 |
#7 |
Frank Leirey |
$9.00 |
#13 |
Bill Zachritz |
$10.00 |
Closest to Pin 2nd Shot
#14 |
Bill Zachritz |
$10.00 |
Long Putt
#9 |
Dale Goodwin |
$19.00 |
#18 |
Garry Melish |
$21.00 |
Money Leaders -- Top 10 & Ties
Reckers, Chuck |
$51.00 |
Skins—Greenies—Long Putt Most of the regulars and subs in
the league know about Skins, Greenies, and Long Putt. For those that do not,
each week there will be a sheet and a box on one of the tables in the
clubhouse. The sheet will have the names
of all the regulars and blank lines at the bottom for subs to write in their
names. $3.00 entry fee for Skins;
$1.00 entry fee for Greenies and $1.00 entry fee for Long Putt. Place a check mark for each category for
which you are participating. If the
Briefcase is not out notate on your scorecard your intent to play and pay
when you complete your match. First
teams out please take the markers, last teams in please bring markers in. |
Begley, Cecil |
$45.00 |
|
Slye, Mark |
$34.00 |
|
Halpin, Charles |
$24.00 |
|
Ruehl, Steve |
$24.00 |
|
Melish, Garry |
$21.00 |
|
Michael, Ron |
$20.00 |
|
Zachritz, Bill |
$20.00 |
|
Goodwin, Dale |
$19.00 |
|
Donlin, Mike |
$17.00 |