IRS Wednesday Golf League Newsletter

Week 06 – May 31, 2023

Position round one complete and only a few changes to the standings.  Seems Team Vaughn is on a winning streak with no losses so far.  On the other side of the spectrum is Team Zachritz with no wins.

Several issues this week as it was noted that there was a late start at the starting tee box, some three hour rounds, and taking a correct drop on lost balls.   Several League Rules on these issues:

 

In situation where a player is not at the starting tee at scheduled time:

Article IX.  Missing Tee Off Times:  A player must be on the tee ready to play at the scheduled starting time or a forfeiture is declared.  If there is a back up at the tee and starting times are delayed, there is no forfeiture if the player is ready to play at the delayed starting time.  In all situation’s players must follow the instructions of the starter.  If the player misses the scheduled starting time, but joins the group on the course, the tardy player forfeits nine medal points and match points for hole(s) not played.  The team forfeits four (4) team medal points.  The tardy player will continue to play for match points for the remaining holes.  If any holes were handicap holes these handicap strokes will be forfeited.  The total handicap strokes for the nine would also be reduced.

To help prevent slow play it should be noted to limit the amount of time looking for lost balls and to play ready golf and limit socializing on the course as there is plenty of time to socialize in the clubhouse after play.  Also, Article XVI Pickup Rule covers the double par plus one to help speedup play and improve play.

For lost balls and other situations where a ball is unplayable there are several rules covering various situations.  Article XXIII Unplayable Lie, Article XXIV Penalty Stroke Situations, and Article XXV Putting Recommendations and Penalties.  It is best to always check with your opponent on where to drop your ball.  Any issues/disputes should be addressed immediately to the Rules Committee.

Status of the Almighty Fork:  Its official that as of May 31, Defending League Champs, Team Zachritz, is Forked.   The league trophy from last year has been taken away from them.  (side note: not only can they not golf, they cannot handle their beer.  Recommend they take up knitting.)

Confusing statistics:  It happened again as only 50% of the teams this week won their match.

This past week we had 11 subs playing:  

Restricted subs:  Tom Berns (Team Vaughn), Dave Martin (Team Flynn), and Ken Kostas (Team Kiffmeyer);

Subs: Mike Ruff (Team Kientz), Brian Kelly (Team Anderson), Tye Vonallmen (Team Buescher), Marcus Meiner (Team Bramlage), Joe Bramlage (Team Bramlage), Frank Leirey (Team Bramlage), Matt Johnson (Team Bachmann), and new sub Eduardo Vargas (Team Snowden).  Thanks for being there.

 

Skins/Greenies/Long Putt 2nd half payment will be due on June 21 for the 2nd half of regular season play (this would be for games on June 28 through August 23.   This will also be open to regulars wishing to enter the games (all games is $45.00, or Skins $27, Greenies $9.00, Long Putt $9.00).  Payment for games it to Charles Halpin either check or cash.

Team Snowden played versus the Vacant Team 12 this week.  Being position round they scored vs 2nd place team in Division D.  For those teams playing versus vacant Team 12 see League Secretary to pull a team number out of the hat.  Note: The 3 possibilities are Team 4, 8, or 16. 

 

Summary of Rounds Played – May 31, 2023

THIS WEEK

TO DATE

REGULARS

49

299

SUBS

11

60

NO SHOWS

0

1

Match Results

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

CROUCH

30

BROADUS

58

VAUGHN

65

SNOWDEN

46.5

KIENTZ

60

ZACHRITZ

32

BRIAN ANDERSON

25

VACANT

43.5

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

TEAM NAME

POINTS

FLYNN

53

HARMS

61.5

BACHMANN

23.5

BILL ANDERSON

34

HALPIN

37

BUESCHER

28.5

BRAMLAGE

66.5

KIFFMEYER

56

Medalist

COURSE

NAME

SCORE

FRONT NINE

LEE CROUCH

39

BACK NINE

KEVIN BACHMANN

38

Eagle/Hole in One

 NONE

Eagle/Hole in One Pool

$1.00 was added to the pool.  The pool now has $8.00 in it.  Must be in Skins to win it.

Birdies

#6

 Ray Vaughn

 Skin -- $10.00

#6

 Mike Ruff

 Not in Skins

#7

 Ray Vaughn & Bill Zachritz

 Both in Skins

#9

 Dale Schaber

 Not in Skins

 

#13

 Ken Kostas (for Ed Kiffmeyer)

 Skin -- $15.00

 

#13

 Dave Martin & Marcus Meiner

 Not in Skins

 

#14

 Garry Melish

 Not in Skins

 

#16

 Joe Bramlage & Marcus Meiner

 Not in Skins

 

#17

 Brian Taylor

 Skin -- $15.00

 

#17

 Joe Bramlage

 Not in Skins

 

#18

 Marcus Meiner

 Not in Skins

 

Note: To all Team Captains or those regulars that complete the "Recap Sheet" after the match is completed, please ensure that all birdies are recorded on the "Recap Sheet".

Other Skins

#1

 Brian Anderson

 Skin -- $10.00

 Par

#3

 Bill Zachritz

 Skin -- $10.00

 Par

#18

 Dale Goodwin

 Skin -- $15.00

 Par

Greenies

#5

 Mike Donlin

 $6.00

#7

 Ray Vaughn

 $6.00

#13

 Kevin Bachmann

 $8.00

Closest to Pin 2nd Shot

#14

 Jay Ackermann

 $8.00

Long Putt

#9

 Tom Berns

 $15.00

#18

 Matt Johnson (for Rick McErlane)

 $12.00

Money Leaders -- Top 10 & Ties

Vaughn, Ray (f)

 $    110.00

Taylor, Brian

 $      90.00

Bramlage, Jim (f)

 $      51.00

Kerns, Chris

 $      47.00

Broadus, Jay (f)

 $      45.00

Zachritz, Bill

 $      36.00

Donlin, Mike (f)

 $      33.00

Goodwin, Dale (f)

 $      33.00

Duddey, Steve (f)

 $      32.00

Schumacher, Tom (f) sub

 $      32.00

Skins—Greenies—Long Putt

$3.00 entry fee for Skins; $1.00 entry fee for Greenies and $1.00 entry fee for Long Putt.  Games are prepaid prior to play for the season.    See Team Average sheet for who is in what games.  Subs playing for someone in the games, payouts will have the regular and sub name on envelopes.  For winners, please collect your payouts either prior to or after the match each week.

Notes are courtesy of:

League Secretary Charles Halpin