Seacoast Christian GC, October 17 , 2025
– The Crossings @ Carlsbad –
-The Field-
Tee Times & Pairings
We had 15 players in the field up for Friday, October 18, 2024 to have our 13th Event of our Seacoast Christian GC season. Our tour stop was at The Crossings at Carlsbad GC, Carlsbad, California. Today was a big day as it marks our “Championship Finals” as we have our two finalist battling for the 2025 Seacoast Cup Trophy. The “Player’s Cup” players would compete for “elevated” final playoff points add to their season totals, and today would also reveal our “Player’s Cup” champion.
Today’s event involved players being matched up in “Match Play” according to their seeded positions on our playoff season leader board. Our top 2 remaining players in the Championship Cup Bracket will squared off in the The Finals Championship Match Play playoff. Those players who are in the “Player’s Bracket” will match up to earn 200 points for a winning match. Tie matches will split the points. Also points would be earned in our normal LOW GROSS / LOW NET / LOW NET Skins , as well as pin competitions. Today’s scoring points will be at a season high of 500 points for a 1st place position.
Current Champion – 2024 Seacoast Cup Winner
-Ted Clinite-
The Finals – Championship Match
(winner becomes our 2025 Seacoast Cup Champion)
CONSOLATION MATCH
Battle for 3rd Place
A Big Congratulations to our Winners as some great golf was on display today. Here are the results.
Flight “A” Low Gross Winner: Ebin Smith (76)
Flight “B” Low Gross Winner : John Casey (91)
Flight ” C” Low Gross Winner: Jim Weaver (105)
Today’s Overall Low -Net Winner: Ebin Smith (72)
SCORE CARD
– 2025 Championship Finals Match –
Pre Match Notes:
Ted Clinite – a single digit handicap, “A” Flight player. He has an excellent command of his golf game. Short game skills he has mastered. Putting is very sharp and usually a big plus to his golf arsenal. He has been a top tier player the majority of our golf season on our leaderboard. He is a tough competitor and is very hungry to defend the Seacoast Cup Trophy as last year’s 2024 Champion. He knows he has to spot his competitor +14 strokes today, which means he’s got to be on top of his game.
John Casey – is no stranger to the playoffs…as he has been a TOP 20 player these past years. This past year he has tightend up his game and game plan to win the cup. He admits there has been a few lucky breaks these past weeks.. which got him here…but nevertheless, golf is full of surprises. John has put a new driver in his bag which has gained him some confidence off the tee. If he doesn’t make too many back to back mistakes today, he can be a tough competitior.
Recap : Ted Clinite vs. John Casey (+14)
Front Nine – John Casey took the honors off the tee and hit a solid safe shot to find the fairway, but Ted Clinite uncharacteristically pulled his drive left, which hooked left into the hazard…leaving him to take a drop and a penalty. This led to a double bogey score for Ted and “gift” hole to John. On the next hole, Ted buckled down and skillfully got his ball just off the green in two, but John matched Ted’s play with an “up and down” bogey save and with his “pop” on the hole he was able to TIE the hole to match Ted’s solid “Par” play. This went on for the next several holes as Ted would play well, but John seemed to keep up with great chip shots, or putts that dropped from distance to match Ted’s play. By the end of 9 holes, John Casey has a solid 2UP lead.
Back Nine – Ted knew he had to build up some momentum in his game and he fired up a great “birdie” on hole #10….to show John that he meant business. The match was now within grasp for Ted as he was down 4 several holes ago, and now he was only 1 hole down. On hole #11, John fought back and scored an amazing “par” / net birdie to out play Ted who missed a 4 footer for par…and then all of a sudden John had a wave of momentum go his way. Going into the challenging and difficult hole #12, John grabbed his opportunity when he saw Ted hit his drive short left, and launched a long drive down the fairway. Ted used his hybrid #7 and successfully got to the green for a chance at par. John missed the green but was able to get his third shot onto the putting surface but desperately needed a 2 putt to save a bogey. Ted methodically got up and down for his par…but John put his long 50 foot putt just to within 5 feet. After reading the green carefully, John solidly putted his ball into the cup to save “bogey” and score a net “par” to match Ted’s great play. Ted could only shake his head as John just put on another great showing to keep up in the match. Still 2 down, Ted fired up another par on hole #13, but John didn’t get a “pop” on this hole, and his bogey left him only with a 1 Up lead going into the 14th Par 3 hole. Carefully planning his shot, Ted placed his short iron shot to the green that landed on the front of the green. Casey masterfully placed his PW pin high but on the high side of the green. Due to the hilly green, Ted “chipped” his 2nd shot from the green to get within 7 feet. John then Ted almost got out of jail as his saving par putt lipped out for a tap in bogey. John carefully got his putt to stop 2 feet from the cup for a solid par and a WIN to take the match into a 2UP lead. Going into the final chapter of this match, Ted and John both made some amazing “Up and Down” saves on both par 5s and going into the par 3 #17. This was Ted’s last chance to pull into the match. When John sliced his 167 yard par 3 approach shot to the green, it was undetermined if the ball stayed in play. Ted placed his shot just 15 feet short of the pin leaving an uphill putt. When both players approached the green John’s face lit up as he discovered that his ball survived and that he was just 1 foot from falling into the lateral hazard. With this glimmer of hope, he chipped up onto the green…..and with his “stroke” was able to bogey (net par) the hole. Ted missed his “birdie” putt and tapped out for par…and again, Ted could only shake his head and extend his hand for a handshake to for a match well played by John . Casey Wins 2UP
Both players had a great time competing today, but John Casey came out on top and is deserving to become the 2025 Seacoast Cup Champion. Congratulations !!!
John Casey
– 2025 Seacoast Cup Champion-
Post Match Interviews: John Casey was given the opportunity to speak to the media after the round and he politely explained “I was really not ready to take on Ted today. I’ve had some good success these past few weeks…but I know Ted is a superior golfer and I had to be on my game and not make too many mistatkes. When I saw Ted “flounder” on the first hole, I realized that maybe this wasn’t his day. As the match carried on…I started to feel that I had a great chance to make things happen. I’m happy to get this far in the playoffs, and then having the opportunity to play Ted for the cup is extra icing on the cake. I did my best to stay in the moment and play shots that I’m capable to making. I was able to survive my perils when I missed some shots…but made some great saving shots. I’m happing to pull this one out today…as I truly am honored to be holding the cup.”
Ted Clinite was found smiling ear to ear when we finally caught up with him to ask him about his thoughts about his win today…“I had a plan today, and didn’t executed it well. Anyone playing John and having to give him several strokes has to bee on top of their game and play their best. I didn’t par every hole…as that was my plan…but I surely made enough to keep the match tight. I thought I had a great chance when I got the match to be within ONE. John played really well and produced shots at times when it counted the most. John took down several good players along his way through the playoffs and he proved he was the champion today. He produced some great shots and saved some criticle “up and downs” which helped his cause. John was cool all day and deserved this win. Congratulations to him on his great win today !!”
NOTE: the above account is the onsite media reporter’s account of the match and is purely meant to provide info, entertainment value, and perspective of what took place during the match. Complete accuracy and actual thoughts of each player during the round is purely speculative, but done to the best ability of the reporter. There is no intention to demean nor question players’ character or thought process.
2025 Championship Consolation Match
(battle for 3rd Place)
Pre Match Note:
Mike Haug – a very seasoned golfer who has working on his game. He has been dealing with injury over the years, but lately has devoted some time to specific swinging techneiques to get him back on track. In his younger years, 300+ yard drives were a piece of cake. Now he has to be more controlled off the tee. This year Mike has made some strides in lowering his index and he ihas been “playoff ready.” He’s ran into some tough competition these past weeks…but is ready to press on to prove why he’s a TOP 4 player.
Paul Deveau – has been showing signs of golf greatness… but now has to settle in on the “consolation match.” He’s refocused his practice to short game skills as he knows it’s all about the short game. His putting skills are sharp but have been elevated significantly by his putter change a few months ago. Today, if he takes advantage of his stroke holes, he’ll be contending to the end.
Recap: Mike Haug vs. Paul Deveau (+2) –
Note: These 2 players had to schedule their match on another date and venue. They choose to play “Cross Creek GC – Temecula”
The Front 9 – Both players brought their best game for the day as they both started their day on the range. Paul took the first hole on a bogey, as Mike seemed a bit tight and flew a few errant balls that resulted in the double bogey on the 1st hole. But then aby the 4th hole Mike settled into his game plan and by the end #6 he had a 3 up lead. Paul felt he was a bit tight and couldn’t get a smooth swing off the tee. But then after losing the 6th hole (a hole he had in his pocket but he missed a crucial putt) he dug deep and scored well the finals holes to only be 1 down going into the back nine.
The Back 9 -Mike felt a change in momentum and he took a loss on the on the previous hole…so he took aim and sent his drive long but left of the green. He successfully got up and down for par, as Paul had to settle for a bogey. Then on the next hole #11, Paul had some issues with his drive that came up short on the fairway and he ended up scoring “double bogey” which opened the door for Mike to take a 3 Up lead. Then Mike zoned in on the next par 3 hole and easlily tapped out for par, while Mike struggled to save bogey. Paul now found himself in the “match play hole” and he new he had to dig deep to win “one hole at at time.” But then on hole #13, golf disaster set into Pauls swing and before he knew it he was writing a “snowman” score on his card to give Mike a 5 UP lead. Paul knew he had a tough road to climb..but before he could regroup, Mike make a par on hole #14 to seal the deal and finish the match …Mike Haug Wins 6 and 4.
Post Match Interviews: Paul Deveau was asked as to what happened today on the course…. ” I was not playing solid golf today, and it seemed like I couldn’t get anything to drop. I tried to make my share of pars today, but Mike was playing well enough to keep my on my toes… I didn’t take advantage of my opportunities when the door was open. I didn’t have the “A” game which you need when you get to this deep into the playoffs. At least I can be proud that I finished 4th in the standings. I’ll have to take this experience and build on it for next year. Mike was steady and fierce today… and that’s why he is a winner.
Mike Haug shared his thoughts on today’s match “I’ve worked hard on my short game these past few weeks. I’ve had a few swing lessons which have truly paid off…I’m able to control my ball better off the tee and getting more distance has help me . This is a crazy game we all love and hate it. I know Paul didn’t have his best today, but I had to battle the course to keep the match going in my favor.. I’m grateful for Paul’s great sportsmanship and his competitive spirit. I’m sure he’ll be back next year.
NOTE: the above account is the onsite media reporter’s account of the match and is purely meant to provide info, entertainment value, and perspective of what took place during the match. Complete accuracy and actual thoughts of each player during the round is purely speculative, but done to the best ability of the reporter. There is no intention to demean nor question players’ character or thought process.
Player’s Cup Bracket – Match Play Score Cards
-Low Gross / Low Net – Points-
Best Nine/ Net Skins / Pin Competition Holes
Recap Event 13 – We had 15 golfers showed up to play the challenging The Crossings at Carlsbad GC. Our finalist played their Championship Finals Match play to determine our club champion. A big congratulations to John Casey for pulling out the win over Ted Clinite to become our 2025 Seacoast Cup Champion. In the consolation match “battle for 3rd place” Mike Haug was successful in pulling out a win over Paul Deveau.
In the Player’s Cup Bracket, Ebin Smith was successful in pulling out of the field by posting a good score today and winning his match. Ebin was able to squeeze out 1240 points today to add to his totals and surpass Alan Hoekstra who was in position to win the Player’s Cup trophy…but ended up on the short in of the stick but just a few strokes.
Notables: With a smaller field today, there was a record amount of “Net Skins” won today to allow player to really rack up some points.
There were a few tight “match play” matches played , but all in all, players had a great time this season and should be ready for the next 2026 golf season !!
As we come to the end of our golf season, remember it’s just a game where we try our best to be the best we can be at this great game. Some days you’ll have it, and some days you don’t. But in the end, its the time with friends, and memories of being together and having a great time with one another which really counts.
BIG SCHEDULEING NOTE: We will still have our next event being played at The Links at Lakehouse on Friday, November 17. We will have a shotgun start for the field of players. The annual President’s Cup / “Raffle Prize” Event will take place in December and planned for our Winter event in December at Rancho Bernardo Inn GC – December 17, 2025
-The Winners on the Leader Board –
Championship Finals – The Crossings @ Carlsbad GC – October 2025
Our next event will be Friday, November 21, 2025. We will play the “Links at Lakehouse” GC. This will be our “Thanksgiving” event.
NOTE: The annual “President’s Cup” /Lunch of Champions event is now scheduled for Friday December 12 at Rancho Bernardo Inn.
The cost is for the next event on November 21 is $85 / player. Tee times begin at 7:30a. This will be a SHOTGUN Start. Reply back on this email to get a spot in the field. Field is limited to 28 players.
Points will also at the end of the golf season will be converted to “President’s Cup Raffle Tickets.” All the points earned by players will be converted on the December 12, 2025 (Event 15) when we divide the field into two teams. President’s Cup format will be played and final points will be added to player’s score. Those points will then be converted to raffle tickets which will then be drawn for many golf prizes: golf apparel, golf equipment, golf outings, golf bags, etc. So come on out to enjoy the fun / competition / prizes for our December 12 event.
Reply back to the email to get your spot.
Final Standings 2025
Previous Event’s Leaderboard
