Event 2 – February 6, 2026 Results – Cross Creek GC Temecula, CA

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We had an amazing beautiful “cool” golf day which transformed and warmed up to Summer like conditions here at Cross Creek GC, Temecula.  For the past 2 years we had  “Cold / Wet” conditions when we played at this course for our event, but today, the Lord was merciful and granted us a fantastic day start to our 2nd event of our 2026 golf season.  Thirty golfers showed up in the early morning cool  temperature air to warm up their swings.  Fortunately the sun broke through the cloud cover after a few hours and warmed up the course.  Sweaters and long sleaves were no longer needed.  The course played hard and challenging as players had to zone in their shots to have a chance at par.   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 2026 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.

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.

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Welcome  :   Welcome to newcomer Don Eckert…invited to join our group by Rik Thistle.
 

 

 

 


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 (84) 

Flight  “B”  Low Gross Co-WinnersScott Crockett  (90) / John Casey  90)

Flight ” C”  Low Gross Winner:   Curtis Chan (90)

Flight ” D”  Low Gross Winners:   Bill Miller (99)

 

Overall Low Net Winner:    Curtis Chan (70)  

 


 

 


Best Nine/ Net Skins / Pin Competition Holes

 


Photos of Groups

 


Recap Event 2 – With our second event in the books, we were challenged with a tough layout today at Cross Creek GC.    Our field of players felt the challenges of this course as many got “stung” with balls not making it to the short grass and dealing with the rough on this course can be costly.  Ebin Smith took charge of his game and proved that he can play under touch conditions by firing and scoring a low gross 84.   Both  John Casey and Scott Crockett (Flight B)  who know this course, came out swinging and showcased their “A” game skills with a low gross 90, to prove there are others around who are eyeing their swings on the 2026 cup.  Also “staying out the rough”  today was  Curtis Chan   who both posted a low gross 90 in the “C” flight…and  Low Net honors with a low net score of 70.   Bill Miller (in Flight “D”) posted a low gross 99 and he reported he was happy to get this round done as “trouble” was lurking all day around this course.

Our leader board stirred up a bit as a few players jumped a few positions as they received early season points.  Curtis Chan with his low net win over the field now finds himself in 1st place position…being closed trailed by Paul Deveau.  Both players reported in the media room that they had a tough day “grinding it out” to keep their ball in play all day.  And their course management skills were sufficient enough to rise to the top of the board against the field today.

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 6, 2026 – Twin Oaks Golf Club, San Marcos, CA/  7:30a start      $85 per player includes range / cart

 


The Leader Board