Hobbits Glens Senior Golf Association
HGSGA Update - April 17, 2025
Individual Stableford
Although we were off to a frosty start this morning, things certainly heated up on the course for our Individual Stableford. After all the points were calculated (and recalculated due to a computer scoring error noted below), our Entertainer Extraordinaire, Mason Sebastian, ruled the day with 47 points. Tied at 2nd just 1 point behind were Dan Guy and Danny Callaghan. We paid 17 places out of the 59 entrants, using a tiebreaker for those at 36 points.
The leaderboard originally showed Rob Gettier and Andy Finkel as leading the pack. They were late entries, and when inputted into the system, the computer set them up with handicaps as if they were playing the Black Tees. This necessitated revising the leaderboard.
Our next scheduled event is a 4 person Shamble on 4/17. Our Championship series begins on 5/1.
Hit em long and straight!
Jerry
Gift cards ($295) for Individual Stableford:
Mason Sebastian-$30
Dan Guy-$25
Danny Callaghan-$25
Len Moyer-$22
Neil Bucklew-$22
Richard Fields-$20
Steve Poulos-$18
Carl Wikse-$16
Steve Karasik-$16
F.T. Case-$15
Frank Weisberg-$13
Felton Satterfield-$13
Rob Gettier-$13
Jerry Carr-$13
Andy Finkel-$12
Matt Hauser-$11
Dwight Johnson-$11
HGSGA Update - April 10, 2025
This was our first rain format event. Hopefully there will not be many more during the season, although rain this time of year is a good thing. While not the best weather, those that stayed were able to complete the round. Please make sure to record your scores on GHIN.
For those who were awarded gift cards for our 3/27 and 4/3 events, there was a bit of delay in preparing these. I am following up on this, and hopefully they will be done by the end of next week.
Our next scheduled event is an Individual Stableford on 4/17. I hope you have signed up. The current forecast (always subject to changeJ) looks reasonable.
See you next week!
Jerry
HGSGA Update - April 3, 2025
What started out under overhead skies turned into a pretty nice day for April as we had 64 players for our ABCD. I was sad that I could not join in for today, but my thoughts were surely on the links. Leading the way this week was the team of Tim Harwood, Dan Guy and Nick Girardi (assisted with a blind) for a score of 11 under 133. Three teams tied at -10, with the grouping of Mike Caporaletti, Mark Cardwell, Bruce Johnson and Bill Duster taking 2nd in a tie-breaker. We will post the individual scores to GHIN.
Next week is a 4-person Nassau. This is played within the group. The goal is to have all within the group with similar handicaps. Full handicap applies. For a foursome, low net on each side wins $5 and low net total $10. Ties split. Note that start time will be at 8:30 am.
We paid 5 places with HG gift card amounts as noted below. As always, the gift cards will be prepared by the pro shop and available there. It usually takes about a week for this.
Tim Harwood, Dan Guy, Nick Girardi- $25 each
Mike Caporaletti, Mark Cardwell, Bruce Johnson, Bill Duster- $20 each
Greg Fasick, Dave Derheim, Marty Moran, Matt Hauser- $16 each
Ed Cava, Chris Chaplain, Mark Shevland- $16 each
Bob Egge, Jim Bona, Ralph Johns, Steven Hutcheson- $13 each
Congrats to all!!
See you next time.
Jerry
HGSGA Update - March 27, 2025
Texas Scramble
Welcome to our 2025 Season! After a moderate frost delay, our 14 groups smacked their way around the newly created White/Gold hybrid course (designed by Mike Caporaletti and others) in a Texas Scramble format. The weather had a bit of a chill, aided by a cool wind, but that did not stop some hot scoring. In the end it was the team of Brooke Greer, Joe Duklewski, Frank Ryan and Steven Hutcheson posting 9 under 63, clearing the field by 3. The grouping of Bob Egge, Dave Derheim, Ray Akerson and Henry Leland came in 2nd at -6, with 3 groups tied at -5. A terrific way to start things off. While the Gold tee course will continue to be our main mode for events, the new White/Gold hybrid version may sneak its way in from time to time.
Next week is a 4-person ABCD. Note that start time will still be at 9 am. (we are scheduled to change to 8:30 beginning on 4/10).
We paid 5 places with HG gift card amounts as noted below. As always, the gift cards will be prepared by the pro shop and available there. It usually takes about a week for this.
Brooke Greer, Joe Duklewski, Frank Ryan, Steven Hutcheson- $20 each
Bob Egge, Dave Derheim, Ray Akerson, Henry Leland- $15 each
John Scornaienchi, Richard Fields and Steve Levin- $12 each
Rick Contel, Andy Finkel, Ralph Johns, Tom Romeo- $12 each
Don Van Deusen, Steve Poulous, Mark Shevland and Steve Gaudio- $12 each
Think Warm!
Jerry
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HGSGA Update - October 31, 2024
We had a perfect Halloween start this morning with a mist over the course at the start. It lifted quickly and turned into a fabulous weather day, especially for 10/31. Forty-three members selected their best 4 clubs and took on Hobbit’s. In the end it was Patrick Orwig leading our Stableford with 42 points, with Don Van Deusen close behind with 40 points. We paid off down to 34 points as shown below.
This was our last official event of the year. I want to thank all of you for making this a terrific season. I had a great time finishing my first season as your President. My special thanks to a great volunteer leadership group, without whom we would not have our HGSGA. They include Ian Sumner-Immediate Past President, Mark Cardwell-Vice President, Rich Rocca-Treasurer, Neil Bucklew- Associate Treasurer Denny Walsh-Secretary, Lew Shipp-Golf Genius Administrator Extraordinaire, Mike Caporaletti-MISGA Representative, Calendar Coordinator, and Home MISGA Leader, Mac Ramsey-Webmaster, and Reg Hahne and Dave Hohman-Columbia Cup Leaders. I apologize if I unintentionally left anyone off my listing. Send me a note so I may make amends. As you can see it truly takes a village.
Mike Caporaletti has graciously put together a HGSGA sign up (12 spots) for the offseason, as Hobbit’s changes to a shotgun. An email notification has been sent out for November with a link to SignUpGenius. Check your email or the site if you are interested.
Stay tuned as we will send out information on signup for HGSGA 2025 season later in the year.
Gift card winners for our 4-club Stableford are shown below. As one of my favorite cartoon characters once said, “That’s all Folks” (for now).
Jerry
Gift card awards for the 4-Club Stableford:
Patrick Orwig-$30
Don Van Deusen-$25
Stuart Resnick-$20
Michael Dickens, Sr.-$20
Jerry Carr-$18
Mac Ramsey-$18
Steve Levin-$15
Dave Hohman-$15
Dave Derheim-$15
Andy Finkel-$10
Nick Yaksich-$10
Frank Ryan-$10
F.T. Case-$10
HGSGA Update - October 24, 2024
A fun day with our 4-Man ABCD and annual banquet. We avoided a frost delay though many of us could not avoid a 3-putt here and there on the fast, but very nice, greens. The group of Don Van Deusen, Jim Bona, Mac Ramsey and F.T. Case headed the leaderboard at -12, with the 4-some of Gerry Logue, Ian Sumner, Mark Shevland and Charles Fitzhugh in second at -10.
We were all winners after the round with our annual banquet at the Turn House. A great way to celebrate our season and our seasonal winners in the Match Play and the Championship Series. To recap, in match play, Kwangsoo Han took the title in a finals match versus Wayne Moore, with Andy Finkel over Ian Sumner in a match of our other bracket winners. In the Championship Series, it was Doug Wilson taking the Gross title, with Brooke Greer in 2nd and Bruce Winstead in 3rd. On the Net side it was Randy Maddox in 1st followed by Ed Cava in 2nd and Bill Stetka in 3rd.
Of course, a highlight of the banquet was our very own, very talented, Mason Sebastian, who generously provided wonderful songs and repartee. If you stuck around toward the end you witnessed a number of our crew holding phones high, lights on, in a wave of appreciation. Really terrific!!
October 31 is our final event of the season, our famous/infamous 4-club. Yes, the 4 club DOES include a putter if you choose it. Always fun if not a bit frustrating. We may even have some Halloween treats available.
Now for the gift card awards from the ABCD, listed below:
Don Van Deusen, Jim Bona, Mac Ramsey and F.T. Case- $25 each
Gerry Logue, Ian Sumner, Mark Shevland and Charles Fitzhugh-$20 each
Mike Caporaletti, Michael Dickens Sr. and Randy Maddox-$15 each
Doug Wilson, Chris Chaplain, Steve Gaudio, Bob Harris-$10 each
Mark Cardwell, Marty Moran, Wayne Moore-$10 each
Jerry
HGSGA Update - October 17, 2024
Two-Person Team Stableford with Guest Option
Although it was a frosty start and the winds were present throughout, the sun did warm things up a bit during the round as we had our rescheduled Guest Day as part of our Team Stableford. The duo of Alex Pagnotta and Don VanDeusen topped the leaderboard with 80 points, followed by the team of Brooke Greer and Jeff Neale with 77 points. Mark Cardwell captured the closest to the pin competition on #5 at 3 feet and change, and Brooke Greer took closest on #11 at about 1’6” if I recall correctly (I did not remember to note the exact distances so my bad). Gift card awards were handed out at the fire pit for those that stayed around. For those that did not, I will have them for you on the 24th.
Speaking of October 24th, we have our 4 person ABCD on that date, so hit the signup genius if you have not already done so. And Halloween brings our season to a close with the challenging 4-club tourney.
Finally, please remember our seasonal banquet, scheduled for October 24 at the Turn House, following our round that day. This is a separate signup on signup genius. It will be the usual great way to celebrate our golf season (although we have another event scheduled for October 31). Trophies and season-long event awards will be handed out at that time. Signup for the banquet will close out at noon on Sunday, 10/20, as we need to provide a firm head count to the Turn House.
Jerry
Those Winning Gift Cards:
Alex Pagnotta & Don VanDeusen-80 points
Brooke Greer & Jeff Neale-77 points
Ric Vranek & Charles Schwenz- 75 points
Joh Weiss & Bill Everhart- 74 points
Neil Bucklew & Dennis Hayes - 73 points
Doug Wilson & Bob Egge - 70 points
Ed Cava & Maynard Chua- 68 points
Michael Dickens (w/ blind) - 67 points
Kwangsoo Han & Jim Bona-67 points
Mark Cardwell-Closest #5
Brooke Greer-Closest #11
HGSGA Update - October 10, 2024
Championship Series #6
Today was the final round in our Championship Series. With the wind blowing, fast greens and some tough rough areas, it made for a good setting for our final test in the Series. Doug Wilson won the Low Gross with a total score of +3, 291, with Brooke Greer 2 behind at +5, 203, and Bruce Winstead taking 3rd at +18, 306. On the Net side, Randy Maddox was 1st at +1, 289 followed by Ed Cava at +4, 292, and Bill Stetka taking 3rd in a tie breaker at +8, 296. Congratulations to all!!
Today was also a gross and net event. The course proved a worthy opponent as Brooke Greer took Low Gross at 79 in a tie-breaker with Tim Seelaus, who placed 2nd. On the Net side it was Curt Island with a +1, 73, followed by Carl Wikse in 2nd at +2, 74.
Next week (October 17) is a 2-person team Stableford with Guest Day Option. This event will be a $10 entry fee per person, covering range balls, donuts and juice, 2 closest to the pin prizes (#s 5 and 11) and team awards. If you are bringing a guest, please note the guest name and playing index/handicap from our gold tees in your signup. If you do not have a guest, make your own pairing or we will make one when the tee sheet is done. Also, if you bring a guest, both the member and guest must ride (ace card rate is allowed for the member). Cart or other fees to the course are payable inside. We will collect the $10 outside as we usually do.
Finally, please remember to sign up for our seasonal banquet, scheduled for October 24, at the Turn House, following our round that day. It will be the usual great way to celebrate our golf season (although we have another event scheduled for October 31). Trophies and season-long event awards will be handed out at that time.
Jerry
Gift card Winners today (Prize Pot-$290)
Gross:
Brooke Greer-$30
Tim Seelaus-$25
Net:
Curt Island-$30
Carl Wikse-$25
Randy Maddox-$20
Kevin Kokes-$18
Bruce Winstead-$15
Jerry Carr-$13
Ed Cava-$13
F.T.Case-$13
Steve Roderick-$12
Marty Moran-$12
Nick Girardi-$12
Mark Shevland-$12
Mason Sebastian-$10
Bill Stetka-$10
Bruce Johnson-$10
Terry Thompson-$10
Match Play Finals
Congratulations to Kwangsoo Han. He is the winner of the 2024 HGSGA Match Play Championship.
Kwangsoo won 1Up as he held off Wayne Moore in today's championship match.
Wayne jumped off to an early 3-hole lead as he won each of the first three holes. Kwangsoo began chipping away at Wayne's lead and took a commanding 2-hole lead with only two holes to go. Wayne then won the 17th hole to force it the 18hole where they tied and Kwangsoo finished as the 1Up winner.
In the 3rd place playoff match Andy Finkel outlasted Ian Sumner to win 3&2.
The final standing for this year's Match Play Championships was:
First Place - Kwangsoo Han
Second Place - Wayner Moore
Third Place - Andy Finkel
Fourth Place - Ian Sumner
Congratulations to all four players on winning their brackets and making it to the playoffs.
HGSGA Update - October 3, 2024
2-Man Scramble - Finally a day without rain, and even some sun for our 2-man scramble. The team of F. T. Case and Ric Vranek led the way at -7, 65. One stroke behind was the duo of Mike Caporaletti and Brooke Greer at -6, 66. A total of 6 teams broke par. Great scores on a day where the course was playing long and remained cart path only.
Next week (10/10) is our Championship Series round (#6). Remember that even if you may not be in the running, we still have our usual one-day event for that round.
Also, we are heading toward our season-end banquet on October 24. It will be held at the Turn House and follow our scheduled 4man ABCD. Please make sure to sign up.
Our final scheduled event is a Halloween 4-club on the 31st. Always fun to see the strategies used in this one.
Jerry
Gift Card Winners today (Pot-$200)
F.T.Case and Ric Vranek-$25 each
Mike Caporaletti and Brooke Greer-$20 each
Felton Satterfield and Mason Sebastian-$18 each
Kevin Kokes and Bruce Winstead-$15 each
Alex Pagnotta and Steve Roderick-$12 each
John Doherty and Dick Lutz-$10 each
HGSGA Update - September 12, 2024
Florida Scramble-Calling our event today a scramble was right on the mark as we had several last minute changes and confusion. I added to it as I differentiated on the # of required drives between a 4-some and a 3-some, but not on the need for a rotation through the hole of a 4th hitter for the 3-somes. I apologize for that as some groups knew this to be the case and others did not. Having said that we had one (1) 4-some finishing at -16, and one (1) 3-some at that same score. We also had a 3-some that did not use a rotation, so they were only hitting 3 shots each time, but still finished at -15. I made a Presidential decision to move them up to -16, creating a 3-way tie for first. I hope you will agree that this is a fair outcome. We also paid a 4th place to one of the remaining groups at -15, determined by the Golf Genius tiebreaker.
Gift Card Winners today (Pot-$235)
Don Van Deusen, Rich Turner, Richard Fields, Neil Bucklew-$19 each
Doug Wilson, Michael Dickens, Sr., Bruce Johnson-$19 each
Joe Duklewski, Mason Sebastian, Ian Sumner-$19 each
John Scornaienchi, Dave Derheim, Doug Jarrett, Rich Roca- $11 each
Glad for another great weather day, and again, sorry for the confusion.
Jerry
HGSGA Update - September 5, 2024
Championship Series #5
Today was CS#5. Kwangsoo Han led the field with a 2 over 74, followed by Brooke Greer at 3 over 75. On the Net side it was Neil Bucklew, fresh off vacation, with a Net -1, 71. We then had 4 players, Dan Guy, F.T. Case, Wayne Moore and Jim Bona at Net even par.
Through 5 rounds of the Championship Series, Doug Wilson still leads the Gross side at +3, with Brooke Greer in 2nd at +5. On the Net side, Randy Maddox is first at +2, 290, with Doug Wilson at +5, The trio of Bruce Winstead, Dan Guy and Bill Stetka is 3 shots back at +8, 296, followed by Gerry Logue at +9, 297. CS#6 will take place on October 10.
Next week is a 4-person Florida Scramble.
Finally, please remember to sign up for our seasonal banquet, scheduled for October 24, at the Turnhouse, following our round that day. It will be the usual great way to celebrate our golf season (although we have another event scheduled for October 31).
Jerry
Gift card Winners today (Prize Pot-$305)
Gross:
Kwangsoo Han-$30
Brooke Greer-$20
Net:
Neil Bucklew-$30
Dan Guy-$20
F.T. Case-$20
Wayne Moore-$20
Jim Bona-$20
Gerry Logue-$17
Ric-Vranek-$17
Len Moyer-$14
Mark Hill-$14
Bruce Winstead-$14
Dick Lutz-$14
Stuart Resnick-$11
John Potocko-$11
Mark Cardwell-$11
Dennis Hayes-$11
Randy Maddox-$11
HGSGA Update - August 29, 2024
2-Person Chapman
With a few rumbles of thunder in the distance, but no rain other than a couple wayward drops, we held our 2-person Chapman event today. We were fortunate as I understand there was a big rain event just west of us toward Mt. Airy. On the course Dennis Hayes and Ric Vranek created their own storm leading the pack with at 8 under 64. Coming in second using our tiebreaker was the team of Brooke Greer and Tom Romeo at -7/65. Also at that score and taking 3rd was the team of Don Bryan and Jeff Neale. We paid 8 places.
Next week is Championship Series #5, so practice up as we close in on the final 2 rounds. Remember, even if you don’t think you are in it for the entire series, we still play each round as a separate event.
The Gift Card awards for this week are as follows:
Dennis Hayes and Ric Vranek-$25 each
Brooke Greer and Tom Romeo-$22 each
Don Bryan and Jeff Neale-$20 each
Tony Kausal and Steve Roderick-$17 each
Phil Ferraro and Tom Hickey-$15 each
Tim Seelaus and Doug Wilson-$15 each
Ralph Bowe and Henry Leland-$12 each
Reg Hahne and Dave Hohman-$12 each
Happy Golfing,
Jerry
Match Play Report
The 2024 Match Play Tournament Playoffs are now set. Ian Sumner defeated Dwight Johnson 3 & 2 to win the C bracket.
Ian will play Wayne Moore who is the winner of the D bracket in the first round of the playoffs.
The other semi-final match is between the A & B winners - Kwangsoo Han will play Andy Finkel
The semi-final matches need to be played by September 12th, with the finals match being done by October 4th.
Congratulations to our bracket winners, and good luck in the playoffs.