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Keep in mind, that a GHIN Digital Profile is required to post scores on GHIN.com and through the USGA GHIN Mobile App. If you have not used GHIN.com or the GHIN Mobile App to post scores, you will need to use the “Create Profile” button to create your digital profile. It is easy to do and just takes a few minutes.
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 (74)
Flight “B” Low Gross Winner : Paul Deveau (79)
Flight ” C” Low Gross Co -Winners: Dale Elledge (94)
Overall “Low Net” -Winner: Paul Deveau (66)
Best Nine/ Net Skins / Pin Competition Holes
Group Photos
Today’s “Quarter Finals “ playoff event includes “Match Play” – Our Top 8 Players “Championship Cup Bracket” would be paired up in “match play” and compete in seeded order of 1 vs. 8 / 2 vs. 7 / 3 vs.6 / 4 vs. 5. A Win is worth 300 points. Ties earn 150.
The remainder of the field “Player’s Cup Bracket” would be paired up against the player who in line with them on the leaderboard. Players who are not paired up in their tee time groups but are having “Match Play” matchups will have their match compared and determined by the committee in a “Card Off ” match play. Winning matches will be awarded 150 points. TIE Matches will earn 75 points.
Here are the matchups and results:
Recap Event 11 – Players arrived early to Native Oaks GC as our first tee time group went off at 7:00a. The course was in good shape as the greens were true, smooth, and plush. A command of “course management skills” and short game skills is of utmost importance for today’s challenge. Hitting into the rough and lateral hazard areas can add stokes quickly to one’s score. Several players came out with their “A” games and displayed golf skills which allowed them to post low scores and gain “Quarter Finals Points” to continue their playoff post season run.
In our “Flight C” – Dale Elledge took 1st place honors to add to his season totals. Dale plays weekly at this course and knows it well. He proved to the field that course knowledge is the key to shooting a good score here. In Fight “B” – Paul Deveau put in a good showing today and proved that he is a golfer to be reckoned with. He also knows this course well as he enjoyed having a “hole in one” on hole #3 several months ago. He professed in the media room after his round that this is one of his favorite courses and he felt at home he. Paul also posted the “LOW NET” 66 score to add playoff points to his totals. In “Flight A” Ebin Smith proved his golf skills and knocked down FIVE birdies on his score card to post a low gross 74. Ebin also had some drama during his match and there are reports that he only had 13 clubs in his bag by the end of his round. ( See report below)
But the heated battles today turned up within the “Match Play” battles, as not only players were battling the golf course, but in “match play” players had to deal with the pressures of dealing with an opponent who is trying to out score the other. The added element of competition is when players of differing skill levels have to grant strokes on specific handicap holes which forms our “equitable stroke play” factor to our competitions.
After the rounds today, our media reporters filed the following: (note these “media reports” are purely for information and entertainment value…there is no intent to “demean or put down” anyone’s golf game or character. The reporters see what they see and formulate an impression and report.)
Match 1 – Clinite vs. Blackwell (+3) / A true battle of two seasoned golfers. Ted Clinite has been on the upper spots on the leaderboard all year and has proven to be the guy to beat. Bryan Blackwell has made a late season push to get his ticket to the Championship Cup playoffs. The battle started off well of both players as they settled into their match after the first few holes and they found themselves EVEN / TIE going into 6th hole. Then on hole #7, Ted missed a crucial putt to save his par to make bogey, while Bryan tapped out for his par taking a 1 UP lead. Then on next Par 3 / Hole #8, Bryan fired a dart at the hole from 134 yards to give him a look at birdie. Ted missed his birdie attempt, while Bryan holed out for his birdie and a 2UP lead. On the par 5 / 9th hole, both players positioned themselves to make par, but both players scored bogeyed – but Bryan make good use of his “stroke” and took the win to gain a 3UP lead going into the back nine. This power move in gaining momentum by Bryan kept Ted’s numerous back nine attempts to gain control of the match, as Bryan kept matching stoke for stroke the rest of the way and Bryan was able to win the match and end it on the 15th hole.
Blackwell def. Clinite 5 and 3
Match 3 – Knorr (+6) vs. Chan / Steve Knorr has been playing steady all season as he earned himself a #3 seed in our post season play. But being fairly new to “Match Play” playoffs may have added too much pressure to his game today. Curtis Chan, a seasoned experience player of post season play had all the battle scars from previous playoff battles, and his mindset was “one hole at a time.” This proved to be the guide to Curtis’ game plan today, as he played within his game skill set and started out with a par. Steve had adjustment issues to his game today, and by the time the players got to hole #7, Steve found himself down 5 in the match. Finally on the par 3 / hole #8, Steve “stopped the bleeding” and scored his first par to win a hole. But the deep hole Steve dragged himself into, was a bit too much to climb out of, as Chan played steady and didn’t make too many mistakes to end the match on hole #13. Steve admitted that today was just not his day on the golf course. Curtis did his best to console Steve’s disappointment by letting him know that he has been on that side of the equation many times, but “there’s always the next round to jump start your game.” Steve explained in the media interview room: ” I handed this match to Curtis on a silver platter. For some reason my game had a mental “fog bank” roll in and I couldn’t focus enough to get out of it on the front nine. Before I new it, Curtis had a substantial lead and never gave in. I wish Curtis the best in the next round.”
Chan def. Knorr 5 and 5
Match 4 – Miller (+17) vs Hoekstra / Both players have different styles to their golf game. Miller not long off the tee, but better than average for a player in his 80’s. Hoekstra, still in his golf prime and able to hit the ball long off the tee. The match will come down to short game skills and ability to avoid the “big score.” Bill Miller had some health issues these past 2 weeks but he got medical clearance to compete today and he was ready to go. Hoekstra knew that giving a play +17 stokes is a big task and that he had to be on top of his game today. The match did square up to be a heated battle as Alan kept the game tight and close all the say until hole #16, when he made double bogey on the par 3. Bill took full advantage of this opening and using his allotted stroke was able to score a “net bogey” to take a 1 UP lead going into the 17th hole. That is where Bill pulled off his “golf magic” and tapped out for par (net birdie) to outscore Alan’s par and to WIN the match. Alan could only shake his head and congratulate the “elderly golf stateman” as Bill again proved he can play under pressure and his golf competitive skills become alive in “pressure filled playoff golf.” Alan said: “Bill is an amazing senior golfer…he’s got game. Unfortunately I made some crucial errors down the stretch and Bill took full advantage of my bunder. Knowing I had to give him just about a stroke each hole, made me realize that I had to have my BEST today. I was going good for the majority of the round, but Bill found a way to be the winner. My hat goes off to him.”
Miller def. Hoekstra 2 and 1
Match 2 – Smith vs. Mitchell (+12) / SPECIAL REPORT – this next report was filed by our special golf media reporter (Mike Yorkey) who was on scene to take personal account of this match. Enjoy his nicely detailed report:
And here’s an eyewitness report from Mike Yorkey, who wanted to become a sportswriter in his younger years:
Ebin Smith was getting frustrated. The former Seacoast Men’s Golf champion was locked in a match-play duel with another ex-champion, Ross Mitchell, who was punching above his weight the first four holes. Two pars and a birdie from Ross left Ebin two down early in the match before he rebounded with a birdie on No. 4. And then bad stuff happened on No. 5. Ebin airmailed a routine pitching wedge on his approach, landing in the back bunker. He was mad because it was a stroke hole, and Ross had already pulled his approach way long left, so there was an opening. Now he was in danger of losing another hole to his adversary. In a fit of pique, Ebin flung his PW a good fifty yards toward the green—with a superb launch angle. The club helicoptered several times before bouncing on the hardpack fairway—and breaking off the clubhead. And now reality was staring Ebin in the face: He would have to finish the round without his pitching wedge, his go-to club on 130-yard approaches. Undaunted, Ebin blasted out of the bunker and one-putted for par on No. 5, which he needed to do since Ross bogeyed the hole and tied him since he got a stroke. No blood drawn. The two titans of Seacoast golf continued battling through the front nine with Ross—an 18-handicapper—receiving strokes on a dozen holes. The underdog threw two birdies and two pars at Ebin through nine holes, who responded beautifully with three birdies of his own to post a 1-under 35 at the turn. But Ebin was only 1-up. On the back nine, he kept applying pressure with awesome approaches, either taking a bit off his 9-iron or sticking a gap wedge close, often within ten feet. And then Ebin kept making putt after putt from ten-to-15 feet until Ross wilted under match-play pressure and pushed a two-foot putt to lose the hole on No. 13. Three shots to get out of the bunker on No. 14 sealed his fate. After losing three of four holes, the match was dormie. The best Ross could hope for was to win the last four holes and tie him. Ross made it interesting when he won No. 15 and had a two-foot tap-in to take the par-3 /16th hole, but his short putt slid past the hole. That was too bad because the match could have gotten really interesting since Ross got a stroke for the last two holes, but it was not meant to be. Off went the hats, and the two shook hands with Ebin claiming a 3 and 2 victory to advance. I was thrilled to have a front-row seat for this classic match that will go down in Seacoast golf lore. Ebin played incredible and showed me what a hot flatstick looks like, making probably ten medium-distance putts after fantastic approaches or coming out of the bunker. (I think I counted three sand saves from the horrible conditions inside the bunkers.) He posted a 74 with two uncharacteristic double bogeys on the back nine. Ebin could have gone really low. “He was too good and deserved to go on to the semifinals,” Ross told me after the match, shaking his head at what might have been if he hadn’t missed two short putts. He still shot a sterling 86. When I saw the pairings come out for Native Oaks and saw that I would be part of this foursome, I knew I was in a golfing treat. I was not disappointed.
Smith def. Mitchell 4 and 2
In Summary, 4 Quarter Finals Matches were played today. Each winner would gain 300 points to be added to their regular and post season points totals. After all the numbers were tallied, the TOP 4 Players are: Ebin Smith / Ted Clinite / Curtis Chan / Bill Miller
Notables: Although Bryan Blackwell won his Quarter Finals match against Ted Clinite, Bryan didn’t earn enough points today to make it into the Top 4. Bryan needed another 60 points today to be able to make it into the Semi Finals. Bryan will become the 1st Alternate player should a spot become available. Nice post season comeback Bryan..,but you came so close to keeping your Championship Playoff hopes alive.
Here are the players who made it to the “TOP 4 -Semi- Finals” and will continue on to battle for the 2024 Seacoast Cup.
Our “Post Season” playoffs are in full order. Event 12 is going to be our TOP 4 “Semi Finals” of our Championship playoffs, and with our “Playoff Season” format, anyone who didn’t make it into the TOP 4 will now compete in the “Players Cup Division“. We will be at Arrowood GC, in Oceanside, in less than 2 weeks. Our playoff season has 2 events each month so study the schedule and points distribution carefully as it is posted below. If you have any questions, please call or email Curtis Chan.
Our golf season has transitioned into our ” Seacoast Cup – Playoff Season” and this is the time when players must activate their best golf game skills to make it deep into the playoffs. The competition is fierce and every point counts. If you are not familiar with how our playoff season works, please study the calendar below so you can understand how you can make it into the playoffs and perhaps be a candidate to hoist the trophy this year.
Scott Crockett
Our current 2023 Champion
How to earn “Playoff Points” – our same format will be played with Low Gross / Low Net with all remaining events. The added feature to the playoffs is that each player will be matched up in “MATCH PLAY” to earn extra playoff points. For Rounds 1 and Round 2, ALL players are able to participate to earn “Championship Points” that will be added to player’s season totals. It is only when we get to the 3rd round of our playoffs, will the CUT line be established. Those players who have sufficient points will to to the next round in the “Championship Bracket.” All other players will continue to compete, but will compete in the “Player’s Brackets.”
Here’s the calendar of events for this year so you can plan accordingly.
USGA / GHIN – Membership Responsibilities “POSTING GOLF SCORES” – It is very important for all of us to have a good understanding of “golf handicap” and your “golf index” profile. One of the elements of golf is the “integrity” of each player taking personal responsibility to post all qualified golf scores within 24 hours of date of play. Your golf index is calculated daily and it is important to keep your golf profile as current as possible. Failure to keep it current and NOT POSTING on a timely basis may be grounds for “penalty rounds” to be assessed. If you have any difficulty or don’t completely understand the process, please visit the USGA learning center that explains via video all the info you need to know about “golf handicapping”
Player’s profiles and golf rounds are all subject be audited by the golf committee. All players are required to “POST” their golf grounds ASAP as index ratings are calculated daily. Please use Ghin.Com / or phone app to post your scores.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
Curtis at email: CurtisChanDDS@gmail.com or Ted Clinite (handicap chairperson) email: tclinite@gmail.com
Next Event – Friday, October 4, 2024 – Arrowood GC, Oceanside, CA 7:30a start $120 per player includes range / cart
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