Event 3 – March 7, 2025 Results – Twin Oaks GC, San Marcos

We had a “Wet” turnout…with the sun drying out the course. We had signed up a field of 34 players, but many of the players were deterred by the midnight storm that came through and dumped over 1 inch of rain on the course. “Preferred Lies” rules were instituted and players were allowed to “lift / clean and place” their balls today. After a full accounting at least 11 players dropped out of the field due to weather on the day of play. Twenty-Three golfers took on the wet challenge of the day, with cart path only rules in place. A few players took advantage of the wet soaked course and found that they could hit their irons at the greens and accurately place their balls as if they were throwing darts today.

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 (77)

Flight “B” Low Gross Winners : Ross Mithcell (85)

Flight ” C” Low Gross Winner: Nick Zock (92)

Flight ” D” Low Gross Winners: Wayne Wilson (106)

Overall Low Net – Winner: Ross Mitchell (67)

Best Nine/ Net Skins / Pin Competition Holes

Photos of Groups

Recap Event 1 – With our third event in the books, we were challenged with “wet course conditions” which forced our players to make adjustments in the style of play for 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 77. Ted Clinite also from Flight A showcased his “A” game and only finished 2 strokes behind Ebin with a low gross 79. Today, it was Ross Mitchell who both posted a Low Gross 85 / Low Net 67 to gain big points. in the “B” flight. Nick Zock in Flight C took 1st place honors and Wayne Wilson captured the top honors for Flight “D” .

A few guys took advantage of the smaller field to gain on the leader board. Geoff Baynes is now in the TOP 8, along with Bryan Blackwell who started the day in position 20 and now has the #9 position. Way to go guys !!

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, April 11, 2025 – Journey at Pechanga GC, Temecula, CA/ 7:30a start $155 per player includes range / cart

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