Rule and Process Changes

We had a good turnout at our league banquet and had an excellent conversation about potential rule changes.  The concensus was that there will be no change to how weekly pairings will be established.  A description of new rules for next season follow.  A note on the unplayable lies rule - Keith Brown was right that the official rules provide another option (and I learned something new - thanks Keith).  However, our new rule is more advantageous for players, and a single approach will result in a consistent approach for all.  Please contact me if you believe I got anything wrong.

Winter Rules

Play the ball where it lies.  Any player wishing to improve his lie can do so with a one stroke penalty using the unplayable lies rule described below.

Lost Balls

For a ball lost anywhere on the course, a player will drop a ball with a one stroke penalty anywhere along a line on which the shot was hit.  Players should not take longer than 2 minutes to locate a ball.

Balls Out of Bounds

For balls deemed to be out of bounds on the right hand side of holes 1, 2, 6, 8, or 9, a player will drop a ball with a one stroke penalty anywhere along a line from where the shot was hit to where it went out of bounds.
 

For balls hit out of bounds over the green on holes 2, 5, 8, or 9, players will drop within two club lengths of the tree line, closer to the hole, where the ball crossed the out-of-bounds line.  The ball may be placed closer to the hole in this situation because the shot will still be difficult and because determining the closest location not closer to the hole will be difficult and may slow down play.

Balls in Woods on Hole 7

If a player hits a ball into the woods on hole 7 and does not locate the ball within one minute, the player will drop a ball with a one stroke penalty anywhere along a line from where the shot was hit to where it went into the trees.  If a player is able to quickly locate his ball in the woods, he has the option of hitting the ball where it lies or taking a drop and one stroke penalty as described above.

Unplayable Lies

A player may determine a lie to be unplayable at any time (this most frequently occurs when a ball is located underneath a pine tree).  If a player determines a lie is unplayable, he will go to the nearest point of relief, not closer to the hole, with unobstructed access to the fairway (but not necessarily the green).  From there, the player would take a drop within two club lengths, not closer to the hole, with a one stroke penalty.

Number of Teams

If enough players are identified to field a ten team league and establish a reasonable sub list we will have a ten team league. Otherwise we will reduce the number of teams to eight.

Subs and Prizes

Subs will be eligible to win hole prizes.  Subs who have completed 6 rounds or more during the season will be eligible for the year end flight tournament.

Scrambles and Hole 8

During league scrambles, all players will hit from the upper tee box when playing hole 8.

2014 Yearbook

Below are links to the pages of the 2014 league yearbook.  Enjoy.  A summary of 2014 league trivia has been added below.

2014 Season Summary

2014 Sy Brandt and Low Average

2014 Weekly Scores

2014 Scores in the 30s

2014 Flight Tournaments

2014 Weekly Contests

League History

2014 Season Trivia

Results for Week 18, August 26

The results for week 18 are posted to the right.  Despite great weather scoring was not exceptional.  Perhaps a thick and long rough was a factor.  Keith Brown shot the only sub 40 round.  Sub Rich Hoebel shot the low net score with a 28.

Team Rieves took 5 points from team Raymer to win the second half title.  The playoff with team Molter is scheduled for September 2 and 4.  The results of those matches and individual titles will be shared at the banquet to be held on September 9.  The 2014 yearbook will be posted after the banquet.

Pairings for Week 18, August 26

The pairings for August 26 are posted below.  Rieves vs Raymer will likely decide the second half, with team Molter still dreaming dreams.  A number of individual awards are up for grabs.  Come ready to shine (except for teams Raymer and Molter of course).

4:37 & 4:45	Rieves vs. Raymer
Lynn Paulson	7		Matt Raymer	7
Steve Smith	13		Paul Barnett	14
Dave Rieves	6		Adam Hopkins	12
Michael Brania	14		Mike Sanders	15
4:53 & 5:00	McEvilly vs. Kraus
Jim Zweifel	10		Cody Loew	13
Dan Stanford	15		Bob Jokisch	16
Pat McEvilly	14		Gary Buehler	18
Ed Corcoran	11		Mike Kraus	16
5:07 & 5:15	Weber vs. Warren
Shane Gibson	16		Mike Warren	8
Tom Weber	24		Jake Holler	11
Chris Weber	8		Jeff Dvorak	10
Pat Fahey	21		Chad Schultz	10
5:22 & 5:30	Nelson vs. Moritz
Steve McDonnell	9		Keith Brown	6
Kevin Kiser	13		Tom Hidde	12
Brad Nelson	17		Paul Schuettler	14
Mike Williams	10		Bob Moritz	10
5:37 & 5:45	Molter vs. Miller
Will Nagel	13		Ed Meachen	14
Dave Downing	10		David Miller	12
Rob Zimmerman	21		Charles Hoslet	14
Ed Molter	10		Doug Hoerr	10

Results for Week 17, August 19

The results for August 19 are posted to the right.  What looked to be an iffy forecast turned into a terrific night for golf.  The result was the best league scoring average for the season despite a disappointing night for several of us.  The flight tournaments have many in contention, although sandbagger Gibson has taken an early claim on flight three.

Steve McDonnell shot the best round of the night with a 36.  One shot behind were Matt Raymer and Keith Brown.  The low net came from sub Sasi Pillay with a net 25, with regular Dan Stanford shooting a net 26.

Team Raymer took the second half lead with a 5 point night, one point ahead of team Rieves.  Those two teams take on each other next week.  Team Molter has an outside chance at a two half sweep, but that is a long shot.

There is a good chance that the league banquet will be delayed a week until September 9.  We will wait to hear more from team Warren about that.

There are a significant number of rule issues for us to consider at the banquet.  I plan to provide a handout to everyone when they finish their week 18 round providing additional information, and will post the same information on this blog before the banquet.  I want to give everyone a chance to consider the options before we vote.  We have some iffy teams for next season, and a return to 8 teams will be one thing we discuss.

Pairings for Week 17, August 19

The pairings for August 19 are shown below.  The forecast says rain is likely Monday and Tuesday.  If the course is open, assume we are playing, but keep an eye on this blog.

4:37 & 4:45	Moritz vs. McEvilly
Keith Brown	6		Jim Zweifel	10
Paul Schuettler	14		Pat McEvilly	15
Bob Moritz	10		Ed Corcoran	12
Tom Hidde	12		Dan Stanford	16
4:53 & 5:00	Raymer vs. Kraus
Matt Raymer	8		Cody Loew	13
Mike Sanders	16		Gary Buehler	19
Paul Barnett	15		Mike Kraus	15
Adam Hopkins	12		Bob Jokisch	16
5:07 & 5:15	Weber vs. Rieves
Chris Weber	8		Lynn Paulson	7
Tom Weber	24		Michael Brania	13
Shane Gibson	15		Dave Rieves	6
Pat Fahey	21		Steve Smith	13
5:22 & 5:30	Molter vs. Warren
Ed Molter	10		Mike Warren	9
Dave Downing	11		Chad Shultz	10
Will Nagel	12		Jeff Dvorak	10
Rob Zimmerman	21		Jake Holler	11
5:37 & 5:45	Nelson vs. Miller
Brad Nelson	17		Ed Meachen	15
Steve McDonnell	9		Doug Hoerr	10
Kevin Kiser	14		Charles Hoslet	14
Mike Williams	10		David Miller	12

Results for Week 16, August 12

The results for August 12 are now posted.  Teams Molter and Rieves, who had separated a bit from the rest of the league, managed only 2.5 points between them and let others back in, notably team Raymer.  Should be interesting the final two weeks.

Sandbagger Gary Buehler shot a season low 46, net 26, to post the low net score of the week.  His net 26 matched those of sandbaggers Loew and Gibson from the previous week, setting up a tight battle for the thrid flight tournament title.  The other two levels are wide open.  Keith Brown had the low gross score with a 38.

Pairings for Week 16, August 12

The pairings for August 12 are shown below.  Here is hoping that team McEvilly shows up in full (which they usually do) and makes team Molter earn their points for a change.

I am in the first group, and plan to be available when players end their matches to hand out ball prizes won over the season.  If you have won a hole prize or been low net, please stop by to collect your prize.

4:37 & 4:45	Kraus vs. Rieves
Bob Jokisch	16		Dave Rieves	6
Gary Buehler	20		Lynn Paulson	6
Cody Loew	13		Michael Brania	13
Mike Kraus	15		Steve Smith	14
4:53 & 5:00	Moritz vs. Raymer
Keith Brown	6		Paul Barnett	15
Steve Hineline (ps)	11		Matt Raymer	8
Tom Hidde	12		Adam Hopkins	12
Anthony Timmons (bm)	New		Mike Sanders	16
5:07 & 5:15	Warren vs. Miller
Mike Warren	8		Charles Hoslet	14
Jeff Dvorak	10		Ed Meachen	15
Chad Shultz	10		Doug Hoerr	10
Jake Holler	12		David Miller	13
5:22 & 5:30	Weber vs. Nelson
Pat Fahey	21		Steve McDonnell	8
Tom Weber	24		Mike Williams	10
Shane Gibson	16		Brad Nelson	17
Chris Weber	8		Kevin Kiser	14
5:37 & 5:45	Molter vs. McEvilly
Ed Molter	11		Pat McEvilly	16
Will Nagel	14		Dan Stanford	17
Dave Downing	10		Jim Zweifel	10
Rob Zimmerman	21		Ed Corcoran	11

Results for Week 15, August 5

The results for August 5 are posted to the right.  Our in-season tournament got off to a fine start with some nice weather, but a somewhat spartan turnout of just 33 players.  Only one player from team Warren appeared, but still managed one point, exceeding their second half weekly average.  With 3.5 points after 6 weeks, they may be on a record low pace.  Team Molter took advantage of two forfeits to collect 5 points, maintaining a one point lead.  Team Rieves, led by Lynn Paulson and Dave Rieves with a 35 and 37 respectively, kept pace with 5 hard-earned points of their own.

Shane Gibson and Cody Loew each shot a net 26, registering the low net scores of the night and taking the lead for the flight three tournament.  For those who had a bad night, remember that the tournament only counts your three best scores, meaning you could throw your August 5 score out with some good showings in the coming weeks.

In case it went unnoticed, the out-of-bounds stakes on hole 9 have been moved to the other side of the tree line.  Players who tend to hit shots to the right now have more room to work with.

Pairings for Week 15, August 5

The pairings for August 5 are posted below.  This is the first week of the 4 week season ending tournament (see the previous post below).  Time to go low!

Starting this week, I will only post a paper copy of the pairings at the first tee - not at the clubhouse.  Hope that will work for everyone, and it will save a sheet of paper each week.

4:37 & 4:45	Warren vs. Raymer
Jeff Dvorak	10		Matt Raymer	8
Chad Schultz	10		Paul Barnett	16
Mike Warren	8		Adam Hopkins	12
Jake Holler	12		Mike Sanders	16
4:53 & 5:00	Rieves vs. McEvilly
Steve Smith	15		Dan Stanford	16
Lynn Paulson	7		Jim Zweifel	10
Michael Brania	12		Pat McEvilly	16
Dave Rieves	7		Ed Corcoran	12
5:07 & 5:15	Molter vs. Nelson
Will Nagel	14		Brad Nelson	17
Dave Downing	10		Mike Williams	10
Rob Zimmerman	22		Kevin Kiser	14
Ed Molter	11		Steve McDonnell	8
5:22 & 5:30	Moritz vs. Kraus
Keith Brown	6		Mike Kraus	15
Tom Hidde	12		Gary Buehler	20
Paul Schuettler	14		Bob Jokisch	15
Bob Moritz	11		Cody Loew	16
5:37 & 5:45	Miller vs. Weber
Doug Hoerr	10		Chris Weber	8
Charles Hoslet	15		Pat Fahey	22
Ed Meachen	15		Shane Gibson	16
David Miller	13		Tom Weber	24

2014 Flight Tournament

We have reached the last four weeks of regular season play, the league-wide Flight Tournament will begin on Tuesday, August 5. The rules are as follows.

• To be eligible to win your flight, you must golf at least three of the final four weeks of the regular season.
• At the end of Week 14, the league shall be split into three relatively even flights, based on handicap at that time. (The ideal composition would be flights of 13, 13, and 14 golfers, but it was not possible this year given the handicaps.) This year, Flight 1 will be golfers with a handicap of 10 or less, Flight 2 those with a handicap of 11 to 14, and Flight 3 those with a handicap of 15 or higher.
• For purposes of the Flight Tournament, each golfer's handicap shall be frozen at their Week 15 handicap. That means that if your handicap is 14 for Week 15 matches, your Flight Tournament handicap will be 14. (This does not affect a golfer's weekly handicap for regular season match-ups, which may continue to change, based on their last 8 league scores.)
• Each golfer's weekly Flight Tournament scores are calculated by subtracting his Flight Tournament handicap from his weekly raw scores.
• Each golfer's total Flight Tournament score is the sum of the three lowest weekly Flight Tournament net scores.
• The golfer within each flight with the lowest total Flight Tournament score is the tournament winner for that flight.

Here are the three flights for the tournament.

Flight 1 (Handicaps 6 to 10)
Keith	Brown	6
Lynn	Paulson	7
Dave	Rieves	7
Steve	McDonnell	8
Matt	Raymer	8
Mike	Warren	8
Chris	Weber	8
Jim	Zweifel	10
Doug	Hoerr	10
Dave	Downing	10
Mike	Williams	10
Chad	Shultz	10
Jeff	Dvorak	10
Flight 2 (Handicaps 11 to 14)
Ed	Molter	11
Bob	Moritz	11
Ed	Corcoran	12
Tom	Hidde	12
Adam	Hopkins	12
Michael	Brania	12
Jake	Holler	12
David	Miller	13
Will	Nagel	14
Paul	Schuettler	14
Kevin	Kiser	14
Flight 3 (Handicaps 15 to 24)
Bob	Jokisch	15
Mike	Kraus	15
Charles	Hoslet	15
Ed	Meachen	15
Steve	Smith	15
Cody	Loew	16
Patrick	McEvilly	16
Dan	Stanford	16
Paul	Barnett	16
Mike	Sanders	16
Shane	Gibson	16
Brad	Nelson	17
Gary	Buehler	20
Rob	Zimmerman	22
Patrick	Fahey	22
Tom	Weber	24

Results for Week 14, July 29

The results for a unique July 29 round are posted to the right.  First, the more positive news.

Steve McDonnell will be left to wonder what might have been without an extended rain delay (though he did fortify with a brat during the delay).  Steve parred the first four holes, got a 7 when he resumed his round on hole 5, and shot a 36.  Steve also had the low net score with a 27.  Keith Brown and Matt Raymer shot 37, with Matt shooting a net 28.  Team Molter had a 5 point night to take over the second half lead from team Rieves.  Team Raymer swept the hole prizes, with each player winning one hole.  What are the odds of that?

On the down side, a number of players chose to leave the course when a few raindrops fell.  The more committed players finished their rounds - at least one golfer from 8 of the 10 groups finished.  As a reminder to all, the league is on unless the course is closed or your Commissioner calls the round.  The in-season rules committee (Paulson-Raymer-Rieves) was convened and decided to enforce the league rules, resulting with a forfeit for all players who did not complete their rounds.  When both players in a match do not complete a round, no points are awarded.  Four points were awarded in the Kraus:Miller match, and three points were awarded in the Nelson:Warren match.  Players may leave if they wish, but that means a forfeit.

Pairings for Week 14, July 29

The pairings for July 29 are posted below.  There is a rare second half match between lower handicap golfers as Keith Brown faces off with Dave Rieves.  Several other matches feature players with similar handicaps.  For the sandbaggers among us, this is your last night to pad your handicap before the in season tournament begins on August 5.

4:37 & 4:45	Rieves vs. Moritz
Lynn Paulson	7		Tom Hidde	12
Michael Brania	13		AnthonyTimmons(bm)	New
Dave Rieves	7		Keith Brown	6
Steve Smith	15		Paul Schuettler	14
4:53 & 5:00	McEvilly vs. Raymer
Pat McEvilly	17		Mike Sanders	15
Jim Zweifel	10		Matt Raymer	9
Ed Corcoran	12		Adam Hopkins	12
Dan Stanford	16		Paul Barnett	16
5:07 & 5:15	Weber vs. Molter
Chris Weber	8		Will Nagel	15
Tom Weber	14		Rob Zimmerman	21
Shane Gibson	17		Ed Molter	11
Pat Fahey	23		Dave Downing	10
5:22 & 5:30	Miller vs. Kraus
Doug Hoerr	10		Mike Kraus	15
Ed Meachen	15		Bob Jokisch	16
Charles Hoslet	15		Cody Loew	16
Sasi Pillay (dm)	19		Gary Buehler	20
5:37 & 5:45	Warren vs. Nelson
Jeff Dvorak	10		Brad Nelson	17
Jake Holler	12		Steve McDonnell	9
Chad Shultz	10		Kevin Kiser	14
Mike Warren	8		Mike Williams	10

Results for Week 13, July 22

The results for July 22 are posted to the right.  It was a warm and humid evening - perfect for golf.

For the second time this season, super sub Caleb Hopkins took on a player who had his best score of the season.  This week, Shane Gibson shot a 43, net 25 - and lost by 4.  The combined net 46 has got to be a record (though on the night that former commissioner Wolfe shot a net 12 the combined score might have been better).  Keith Brown continued his solid play with a league low 35.

Team Kraus, no doubt devastated that their captain could not be troubled to make an appearance, was swept by team Molter, who moved into second place.  Team Rieves held on to first place, but showing its sense of fair play only managed 2 points against team Miller despite being the beneficiary of two forfeits.  It is good to give some other teams some sense of hope.

Your commissioner has finally gotten around to ordering prize balls for the 2014 season, and will start awarding them on July 29.  The cash prizes for the top three scramble teams will also be handed out to the teams captains.  Just to be certain each captain is completely honest, the prizes are $15 per player for scramble champion team Warren, $10 per player for runner-up team McEvilly, and $5 each for team Kraus.

Pairings for week 13, July 22

The pairings for July 22 are shown below.  Should be a great, steamy night for golf - perfect weather.

4:37 & 4:45	McEvilly vs. Nelson
Ed Corcoran	12		Kevin Kiser	13
Jim Zweifel	9		Brad Nelson	17
Pat McEvilly	17		Mike Williams	10
Dan Stanford	15		Steve McDonnell	9
4:53 & 5:00	Warren vs. Moritz
Chad Schultz	10		Bob Moritz	12
Jake Holler	11		Keith Brown	7
Mike Warren	8		Tom Hidde	11
Jeff Dvorak	10		Paul Schuettler	14
5:07 & 5:15	Raymer vs. Weber
Matt Raymer	8		Pat Fahey	24
Adam Hopkins	12		Tom Weber	24
Paul Barnett	16		Shane Gibson	18
Mike Sanders	16		Chris Weber	8
5:22 & 5:30	Miller vs. Rieves
Charles Hoslet	15		Dave Rieves	7
Ed Meachen	15		Lynn Paulson	8
Sasi Pillay (dm)	20		Steve Smith	15
Doug Hoerr	11		Michael Brania	13
5:37 & 5:45	Kraus vs. Molter
Dennis Hill (mk)	7		Dave Downing	11
Cody Loew	15		Rob Zimmerman	22
Bob Jokisch	15		Ed Molter	11
Gary Buehler	20		Will Nagel	14

Results for Week 12, July 15

The results for July 15 are posted to the right.  A gloomy day turned out to be a pleasant night for golf (though not nearly as warm as some of us like).

Mike Kraus impressed with a big bounce back round, leading the field with a net 27 and pacing his team to a 6 point sweep.  Team Kraus closed to within a point of the front-running Team Rieves in a likely futile attempt to gain the top spot.  The top two teams have separated themselves from the rest of the field with 6 weeks to go.  On the flip side, team Warren has been swept two weeks in a row, and is on pace for a 4.5 point second half.  I suspect that our scramble champion team will bounce back.

Dave Rieves continued his push to get back into the low average race with a 37, closely followed for the second straight week by Chris Weber with a 38.  In the match of the night, Ed Molter and Matt Raymer each shot 39, with Ed's net 28 resulting in a 2 stroke match victory.  Ed was disappointed that his score is not being published in the newspaper, but the world-wide audience for our blog will no doubt take notice of his excellent round.

Pairings for Week 12, July 15

The pairings for July 15 are shown below.  We came within one player of a full 40 last week.  Maybe we can have our first perfect attendance night of the season this week.

4:37 & 4:45	Raymer vs. Molter
Matt Raymer	9		Ed Molter	11
Paul Barnett	16		Rob Zimmerman	22
Adam Hopkins	12		Dave Downing	11
Mike Sanders	16		Will Nagel	15
4:53 & 5:00	Nelson vs. Rieves
Brad Nelson	16		Steve Smith	15
Mike Williams	10		Lynn Paulson	7
Kevin Kiser	14		Michael Brania	14
Steve McDonnell	10		Dave Rieves	8
5:07 & 5:15	Kraus vs. Warren
Bob Jokisch	16		Jeff Dvorak	10
Mike Kraus	15		Chad Schultz	10
Gary Buehler	20		Jake Holler	11
Cody Loew	17		Mike Warren	8
5:22 & 5:30	Miller vs. Moritz
Doug Hoerr	11		Paul Schuettler	13
Charles Hoslet	15		Bob Moritz	13
Ed Meachen	16		Keith Brown	6
Sasi Pillay (dm)	20		Tom Hidde	11
5:37 & 5:45	McEvilly vs. Weber
Pat McEvilly	17		Shane Gibson	18
Ed Corcoran	12		Tom Weber	24
Dan Stanford	15		Pat Fahey	24
Jim Zweifel	9		Chris Weber	8

Results for Week 11, July 8

The results for July 8 are posted to the right.  We nearly had our first 40 player night, with 39 this week.

Team Rieves continued its second half runaway, with captain Rieves leading the team to 6 points.  Dave had 4 birdies on his way to a 34, net 25, including chip-ins on holes 8 and 9 to finish with just 12 putts.  Chris Weber had 7 pars on his way to a 35, net 26.

Team Kraus is tied with team Raymer for a distant second, 2 whole points behind with just 7 weeks to go.  The success of team Kraus is amazing given that its captain has lost his first two matches by a likely historic 9 and 10 strokes respectively, and that teammates nearly came to blows this week when the second group hit into the first on hole 7.

In what may be another first, all four hole prizes were won by the first two groups (and that was with the prizes being determined before shots were hit).  If I hadn't seen the last group bring in the flags I might have suspected the second group did.

Pairings for Week 11, July 8

The pairings for July 8 are posted below.  The forecast is for rain in the morning, but hopefully clearing off by the time we play.

4:37 & 4:45	Rieves vs. Warren
Lynn Paulson	7		Kevin Biese (jd)	10
Michael Brania	14		Jake Holler	11
Steve Smith	16		Steve Wilensky (mw)	22
Dave Rieves	9		Chad Shultz	11
4:53 & 5:00	Raymer vs. Nelson
Paul Barnett	16		Brad Nelson	16
Adam Hopkins	12		Steve McDonnell	9
Mike Sanders	17		Kevin Kiser	14
Matt Raymer	10		Mike Williams	10
5:07 & 5:15	Moritz vs. Molter
Bob Moritz	14		Will Nagel	15
Tom Hidde	12		Rob Zimmerman	22
Keith Brown	7		Ed Molter	12
Paul Schuettler	13		Dave Downing	12
5:22 & 5:30	Kraus vs. Weber
Mike Kraus	15		Chris Weber	9
Bob Jokisch	16		Tom Weber	24
Cody Loew	16		Shane Gibson	16
Gary Buehler	22		Pat Fahey	24
5:37 & 5:45	McEvilly vs. Miller
Pat McEvilly	17		Charles Hoslet	16
Jim Zweifel	8		David Miller	12
Ed Corcoran	12		Doug Hoerr	12
Dan Stanford	15		Ed Meachen	16

Results for Week 10 - July 1

And the second half is underway.  A nice night turned into sheets of rain for the last seven groups, but then things settled down and everyone finished.  Stung by being narrowly edged out by Team Molter is the first half, Team Rieves got off to a hot start with 5 points - aided by 2 Team Molter no shows.  The four teams within a point can dream their dreams, but I sense a Rieves runaway coming on.

Keith Brown shot the low score of the night with a 36 despite a double bogey on hole 9.  Pat Fahey shot a net 25.  Team Raymer put on a putting exhibition with two players posting 12 putts or less - Adam Hopkins (11) and Mike Sanders (12).   Mike was also nice enough to leave his wallet unattended in the clubhouse for an extended period, resulting in free drinks for a lucky few.  Nice guy that Mike.

Week 9 Results - June 17, and Scramble Results - June 24

OK, I'm back.  I imagine that many of you have been on the edge of your seats awaiting the week 9 results and the unveiling of the first half champion.  I will get to that shortly.  First and foremost, during my recent travels I have become used to be addressed as "Sir Lynn", and naturally will be expecting similar respect from league members from now on.

Before I get to week 9, there is a change from week 8.  The honorable Mike Warren notified me that he shot a 38 - not a 37 - during week 8.  That changed the results of his match and team points.  The updated week 8 results and standings are posted to the right.  As you will see, that change gave team Molter some breathing room heading into week 9, with a 2 point lead over team Rieves.

This finally brings us to week 9.  Team Kraus completed its typically futile end of the half dash with another 6 point week, vaulting it up to third place.  Team Rieves managed 5 points, putting the pressure on team Molter.  Undaunted, Team Molter also managed 5 points, and won the first half title.

Yanbing Lu posted the low score for the week with a 35.  Keith Brown shot a 37, and is the leader for low average at the season's half way point.  Michael Brania had the low net score with a 26.  Sub Nick Naus had a strong league debut with a 39 and winning two hole prizes.

Now, for the scramble results.  Team Warren was the only team to shoot under par with a 30.  Four teams shot even par.  Team McEvilly finished second thanks to 2 birdies.  Team Kraus grabbed third place with just 10 putts, thanks in part to a chip-in birdie by Captain Kraus on hole 9.  The team-by-team results follow.  Hole prizes were won by Pat Fahey (longest holed shot on #3), Dan Stanford (longest drive on #4), Charlie Hoslet (closest to pin in one on #6), and Team Warren (closest in two on #7).

Teams	Hole 1	Hole 2	Hole 3	Hole 4	Hole 5	Hole 6	Hole 7	Hole 8	Hole 9	Totals
Warren	3	3	3	4	4	3	3	3	4	30
McEvilly	3	3	3	4	5	4	4	2	4	32
Kraus	4	3	3	4	4	3	4	4	3	32
Raymer	4	3	3	4	4	4	4	3	3	32
Molter	4	3	3	4	4	3	4	3	4	32
Moritz	4	3	3	4	4	3	5	3	4	33
Nelson	4	2	3	4	6	3	4	3	4	33
Miller	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	2	4	33
Rieves	5	4	3	4	4	3	5	3	3	34
Weber	5	3	3	5	4	3	5	3	6	37

Pairings for week 10, July 1

Below are the pairings for July 1.  I will post the week 9 results Monday evening.  I have everything calculated, but want to double check my work after my jet lag has subsided a bit.

4:37 & 4:45	Nelson vs. Kraus
Kevin Kiser	14		Mike Kraus	14
Brad Nelson	16		Cody Loew	17
Mike Willams	10		Bob Jokisch	16
Steve McDonnell	8		Gary Buehler	22
4:53 & 5:00	Molter vs. Rieves
Ed Molter	12		Steve Smith	16
Will Nagel	15		Michael Brania	15
Dave Downing	12		Lynn Paulson	8
Rob Zimmerman	22		Rich Hoebel	13
5:07 & 5:15	Miller vs. Raymer
Doug Hoerr	11		Paul Barnett	16
David Miller	12		Mike Sanders	17
Charles Hoslet	16		Matt Raymer	10
Ed Meachen	15		Adam Hopkins	12
5:22 & 5:30	Warren vs. McEvilly
Chad Shultz	10		Pat McEvilly	16
Jake Holler	11		Dan Stanford	15
Mike Warren	7		Ed Corcoran	13
Jeff Dvorak	9		Jim Zweifel	9
5:37 & 5:45	Weber vs. Mortiz
Shane Gibson	17		Tom Hidde	12
Chris Weber	9		Paul Schuettler	13
Pat Fahey	26		Bob Moritz	12
Tom Weber	24		Keith Brown	7

Pairings for week 9, June 17 and the June 24 Scramble tee times and information

The pairings for June 17 follow.  With six teams in the mix for the first half title, it should be an interesting night.  Cody Loew (team Kraus) will be collecting the scorecards.  If there is a rainout on June 17, those matches will be part of another doubleheader on July 1.  The decision to call the round in case of bad weather will fall to associate commissioners Rieves and Raymer.

4:37 & 4:45	Kraus vs. McEvilly
Mike Kraus	15		Jim Zweifel	8
Gary Buehler	22		Dan Stanford	15
Bob Jokisch	16		Pat McEvilly	15
Cody Loew	17		Ed Corcoran	13
4:53 & 5:00	Moritz vs. Nelson
Keith Brown	7		Mike Williams	10
Tom Hidde	12		Brad Nelson	16
Paul Schuettler	13		Kevin Kiser	14
Bob Moritz	13		Steve McDonnell	7
5:07 & 5:15	Warren vs. Weber
Mike Warren	7		Chris Weber	9
Jake Holler	11		Pat Fahey	24
Jeff Dvorak	9		Shane Gibson	17
Chad Schultz	10		Tom Weber	23
5:22 & 5:30	Miller vs. Molter
Doug Hoerr	11		Will Nagel	15
Charles Hoslet	16		Dave Downing	12
Ed Meachen	16		Rob Zimmerman	22
David Miller	12		Ed Molter	12
5:37 & 5:45	Raymer vs. Rieves
Matt Raymer	11		Dave Rieves	9
Paul Barnett	14		Michael Brania	16
Adam Hopkins	12		Nick Naus (lp)	New
Mike Sanders	16		Steve Smith	17

The league scramble will be held Tuesday, June 24.  Here are the scramble rules and other information as provided by former Commissioner Wolfe (why change a good thing?).
There will be four "regular" holes prizes.  Each earns the winner $5.

• Longest holed shot (putt or chip) on #3
• Longest drive in fairway on #4
• Closest to the pin (on the green) in 1 shot on #6
• Closest to the pin in 2 shots (on the green) on #7

Tee Times

4:37 Warren – Please take flags out for the 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th holes. Thanks.

4:45 Molter

4:52 Kraus

5:00 Moritz

5:07 Nelson

5:15 Weber

5:22 Miller

5:30 Rieves

5:37 Raymer

5:45 McEvilly - Please bring the flags in

Reminders:

• You must count at least one tee shot from each member of your group. On your scorecard, note whose tee shot you use on each hole.
• Count your putts on each hole, and note them on the scorecard.

Rules (for those unfamiliar with the scramble format):

• Each foursome plays as a team and keeps one score for the team (including putts).
• After each golfer tees off, the team picks one shot to play next, and each golfer hits from there. The three people whose shots won't be used should retrieve their balls and drop within a club-length of the ball chosen to be played, but if the ball you are playing is in the rough or a hazard you must play from that rough or hazard. You may improve your lie (winter rules).
• Follow this same procedure until your team holes out.
• When putting, the first person puts a mark down to identify where the others should putt from if the first person misses.
• At least one tee shot from each golfer in the foursome must be used on one of the nine holes. You do not need to decide whose tee shot is to be used until after everybody has teed off on a hole, unless you are forced to use a specific golfer’s tee shot on holes 7, 8, or 9 because you have not used one of their tee shots yet.

Tiebreakers

1. Most holes-in-one
2. Most eagles
3. Most birdies
4. Fewest putts
5. Higher average team handicap (those without handicaps will not be counted)
6. Higher lowest individual handicap on the team
7. Fewest total strokes on the five par 4 holes
8. Best score on #5
9. Best score on #7
10. Winner of thumb wrestle-off
11. Higher average body-fat percentage
12. Lower blood alcohol content (BAC)
13. Winner of four-person relay from first tee to 4th pin
14. Longer time balancing a vertical 3-wood on one’s nose
15. Winner of contest naming U.S. Vice Presidents in backward chronological order, taking turns until one team answers incorrectly or fails to answer
16. Dueling pistols at 20 paces