Event 2 – February 7, 2025 Results – Cross Creek GC, Temecula

We had a “Cold / Wet” start to our 2nd event of our 2025 golf season. Twnty-Six golfers showed up in the early cool temperature air to warm up their swings. Unfortunately, the sun was hidden by cloud cover, and a “misty rain” as if you were in a cloud shrouded the course. Most players came prepared with their golf rain/wet gear. Only after the field finished the front nine, did the sun make a partial appearance warmed up the temps. This course has it’s reputation on “eating you alive” if you don’t get the ball in the right locations from tee to green. Only those who committed to their strategy and course management skills overcame the tough challenges and posted a decent low score.

Welcome to all those new comers to our club. Most of the players in the field are all signed up for the 2025 season with our SCGA / GHIN / USGA -Seacoast Christian GC organization. If you are a player who is not a member of our club, you are welcome to join and begin your SCGA / GHIN experience with our club. Just click on the membership or renew membership link below. We plan a fun filled year of golf for our club members. It is the golf committee’s hope that all of you will enjoy the friendly competition and year ending post season play which has been planned for all to enjoy. Along this year’s golf journey with us, we also hope you create new bonds of friendship and camaraderie.

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Posting Scores – all players are very much encouraged to use the GHIN APP or posting website with at www.ghin.com and record their scores ASAP. The updated system does recalculate your golf index daily. Players are admonished to keep their index “UP TO DATE” by posting their scores. If you look at the responsiblities of the player, there is a part that needs players to to their part. Player who DO NOT post their scores can be subject to “PENALTY” round postings. If you have any questions, please let the committee know.

“Post A Score” will now be accomplished through GHIN.com and the USGA GHIN Mobile App where you will also have access to your stats, complete score history, Handicap Calculator, Golfer Lookup, and Handicap Card.

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.

Welcome : We had no newcomers to this event. Remember, all your golf buddies are welcome to play with our group to enjoy our fun.

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 (78)

Flight “B” Low Gross Winners : Kevin Kang(84)

Flight ” C” Low Gross Winner: Ross Mitchell (92)

Flight ” D” Low Gross Winners: Steve Knorr (106) / Bill Miller (106)

Overall Low Net Co- Winners: Ebin Smith (74 ) / Ted Clinite (74) / Kevin Kang (74) / Ross Mitchell (74) / John Casey (74)

Best Nine/ Net Skins / Pin Competition Holes

Photos of Groups

Recap Event 1 – With our second event in the books, we were challenged with “wet weather” which forced our players to get out their wet golf gear and see who could endure the elements of the day. Our field of players felt the challenges of this course as many players got “stung” with wet conditions…and even though the players had “lift /clean/ and place” conditions…many penalty strokes were added for errant play. Ebin Smith took charge of his game and proved that he can play under touch conditions by firing and scoring a low gross 78. Kevin Kang (Flight B) who who is fairly new to our group, came out swinging and showcased his “A” game with a low gross 84, to prove there are others around who are eyeing their swings on the 2025 cup. Also coming out today was Ross Mitchell who both posted a low gross 92 in the “C” flight. Steve Knorr and Bill Miller (in Flight “D”) posted a low gross 106 and both admitted it was nice to make it into the clubhouse and get this round done.

It’s early in the season, and there’s a large group of guys eager to activate their “A” game to make it into this year’s playoffs. 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, March 7, 2025 – Twin Oaks Golf Club, San Marcos, CA/ 7:30a start $80 per player includes range / cart

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