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May
2007
Volume 1, Issue 3
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Inside this Issue
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2
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Monterey
Results
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6
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Upcoming Tournaments.
NCGA Tournaments
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10
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Membership News
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10
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President’s Corner
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10
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Rules Trivia
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Bell Golf Club Of San Francisco
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All the News that Fits, We Print
Letter from the Editor
Tom Weir
It’s always nice to come out to the golf course
and endure the slings and arrows of your fellow clubbers. The Gold Country Tour did not
disappoint. From Friday’s opening “nice baseball
swing’ greeting from John Brown to Sunday’s ‘don’t forget forget your wallet’
caution from Stumpy, the week-end was chuck-full of the stuff that builds out
memories and destroys any hope for self-esteem. Even my math skills were
brought into question, as I learned that 440 yards minus 170 yards does not
equal a 300 yard drive. Hell, anything
over 200 yards is a 300 yard drive for me.
I also collected my first house assisted Par on La Contenta’s # 7 and learned from Roger and Dennis how
white stakes really can be red if you wear the right sunglasses. By Sunday I was so exhausted I limped in with
a nine over on the last two holes. But no DQ! On to Franklin Canyon
Tom Weir
This year’s campaign began with the highly successful
Silverado North Tournament. But don’t
forget to sign up for these rapidly approaching events. BE
SURE TO BLOCK OUT JULY 20, 21, 22FOR THE RENO
TOUR. CONTACT TOM BAKER FOR HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION. Tom Baker has made it easier than ever
to attend. He accepts e-mails, phone
calls, voice mails, completed sign up forms mailed directly to his house or
even an in person chat. Mr. Fosdick has
added a new link
On the Web Page, http://pages.sbcglobal.net/trfosdick/Signups.htm.
for current signup status. We will try to update this list on a weekly
basis up to close date. Email and verbal commitments are OK, but the
printed signup form with check is better, http://pages.sbcglobal.net/trfosdick/1st%20Qtr%20Apps%202007.htm.
Emails, verbals and forms with checks are all commitments to
play and pay.
Nestled
among gently rolling hillsides, mature oaks, and majestic gum trees, this “Gem
of the East Bay” provides an outstanding test of
golf for all skill levels. The Robert Muir Graves design features many
obstacles to keep the interest of all players. Two ponds, several tight
doglegs, and large undulating greens are some of the characteristics that
require precise tee shots and will test your skills. Each hole is truly unique
and refreshing!
From Bay Area (It’s in the Bay Area)
Take hiway 4 W from I680
12.4 miles to Franklin Canyon GC.
Or
Take hiway 4 E from I80
President’s Corner
Steve Spiva
Presidents Message
Even though I missed the middle of the latest 3 day tournament and had to drive back and forth I had a great time with great friends. The weather was outstanding, thanks Mr. Baker for ordering such a great setup for the 3 days. According to rumors Tom Weir (89, net 63) on
Saturday will never play with yours truly again after surrounding that score with poor scores on the days he played with me. Tom is looking for new partners to play with, any volunteers. Personally I'm getting tired of seeing him shoot in the low 90's and high 80's with that handicap, someone call the handicap chairman. Speaking of people with high handicaps that can shoot lights out, where is Harold posting these days, anyone who shoots a 79 with his handicap should have the IRS checking his tax returns. I heard that Harold made it look easy. Hum, maybe there was something in the water up at La Contenta.
It was great seeing all the gang, Straka's, Pruss's, and that other lovely couple; John Brown & Stumpy. Roger was still smiling on Sunday morning but may have not felt that way in the afternoon, can someone make sure he's really OK. I'm sure we must have had a bet and owes me money. It was a great time and again great friends.
For those who did not participate this last weekend, see what you are missing. Get out there and sign up for Franklin Canyon so I can leverage some abuse on you as well. Hey, bring a friend and I can really share the wealth.
Membership
Corner
The bell club
currently has 56 active members for the 2007 season. All members are invited to participate in the
2007 State Telco Tournament. State Telco
qualifying will be the low six differentials from the ten tournaments between
Poppy Hills (3/23) and Lakeridge (7/21).
Tom Baker is
working on the possibility of having two joint tournaments with the East Bay
Bell Golf Club to increase interest and to build some camaraderie. Look for details in future newletters.
Rules
Trivia
Tom Weir
Any interesting
rules stories, please e-mail me at Thomas.Weir@Oracle.Com.
Thanks,
Letters
to the Editor
please e-mail
me at Thomas.Weir@Oracle.Com.
