Former ASMC Leader Bob Freeman Killed in Car Accident

Robert M. Freeman, 70, of Los Gatos, a former board member of ASMC and captain of the interclub team, died Sunday shortly after a 5:15 p.m. crash at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and McAbee Road in San Jose.

San Jose police said Freeman's white BMW collided with a white GMC Sierra pickup truck traveling south on Almaden Expressway.

Freeman's front seat passenger, believed by police to be his 67-year-old wife, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 10-year-old girl in the car was treated and released at the scene.

San Jose police Officer Jose Garcia said driver of the pickup was not arrested or injured. And police say they do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Hole-In-One For Jeff Collins

Monday November 15th.Stay tuned, film at 11:00pm.

Hole-In-One For Craig Matthews

Seascape and ASMC Board social chairman, Craig Matthews carded his second career ace yesterday on the 118 yard par-3 8th hole. He used a 9-iron to attack the red pin on the lower level. It took one hop and went right in, to the delight of his playing partners Barry Baker and Jorgen Hagglof. Craig's first H-I-O came a few years ago at Eagle Ridge.

Eddie Olson Making PGA Tour Debut This Week!

Eddie Olson, who most of you know just graduated from UNLV this past June, received a sponsor's exemption Sunday night, thanks in part to David Duvall finishing in the top 10 at yesterday's PGA Frys.com tourney at Cordevalle. Eddie is set to tee it up in the PGA Tour's Fall Series-Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals Open, which begins this Thursday in Las Vegas at the TPC Summerlin Course. It will be Eddies biggest and first PGA tour event, and know there will be a lot of folks cheering for him...in the gallery and from a far! Eddie tees off on #10 at 1:05pm Thursday and off #1 at 8:35am on Friday. Catch all four rounds of TV coverage on The Golf Channel starting at 1:30pm PST. The first place check is for $756 Thousand dollars...Good luck and Gooo Eddie!

Great Things Can Happen 60 Years Later!

Congratulations go out to long time Seascape & ASMC member Charlie May, who can be found three days a week on the course in his "classic" Tin Lizzy black Model T golf cart. He carded his first ever hole-in-one today, since taking up the game some 60 years ago. That magic moment came at the 118 yard, Par 3-12th hole. Charlie used his new 5-wood! Rumor has it he got in to his playing partners wallets, a little better than on most days! For those of you out there that have yet to get that H-I-O, let Charlie be a lesson that good things do come, if you don't give up!

No Slow Play Here

L-SGC from above
R- Free falling at 120mph

Well, since its a slow news day...and not much is getting posted on our blog anyway...what the heck. We've all heard the sounds and screams from above on the golf course. Well, this cub reporter on Sunday, 10-10-10, wanted to find out first hand...and what a F&#%ing rush!! SDSC Owner Volker Haag, who took me by the seat of my pants and the staff at SkyDiveSurfCity based out of Watsonville Airport were the best. How great is that to land right on the beach in our own back yard. Seascape Golf Course is a backup landing spot if ever necessary, so if you see them coming, please allow them to "play through". If any of you ever get the opportunity and want to take that "total" leap of faith, try jumping out of a perfectly good airplane over Seascape Golf Club at 12k feet. How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful place?...Scott Humphreys!

"THANK YOU" Summer Social Players & Guests

Just a note to thank the staff at Seascape, volunteers, our members and guests who made our 1st Annual Summer Golf & Social a big success. The day started off with the “Great American 2- Hole Putting Contest”. With a big & loud gallery looking on…it was an all ladies top finish. First place went to Robin Gaither who was the only one in the field to find the hole. Her 5-points gave her top honors, with Sharon Layne, Ginger Ramsey and Vickie Oliver tying for 2nd place with 3-points. On the golf side of things in the 9-hole Chapman-Scotch alternating shot format, the team of Bruce McCombs and Suzie Duarte beat out Scott Humphreys and new ASMC member Marten Touw in a card off, for a net score of 30. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed cocktails and dinner along with their favorite tunes of yester year, meeting and mingling with the old and new faces around the club. The feedback was great and we look forward to planning our next event.

The Women's 18 Hole group and the Seagals did a great job getting support for this tournament. It was really fun seeing so many from all three organizations mingling and laughing about their golf stories. We may offer marriage counseling for a few.

We welcome your suggestions for future events as, at the end of the day, this is “Our” club and thanks again to those of you who came out to support this fun event! TELL A FRIEND!

Sincerely we remain,
Craig “MC-M” Matthews & Scott “DJ Homefries” Humphreys

Are You An Eddie Haskell?

"Geeeee Wally"... seems too many of our members seem to think our matienance folks should be fixing our ball marks, replacing our divots, picking up our trash and CIGARETTE BUTTS!! Mom always said to take a little pride in our course and start holding those we play with accountable. Just think? If everyone "fixed" just two per hole, nobody would have any excuses for missing those putts, or having to hit from a "Beaver" sized divot. A big "THANK YOU" to Lumpy and our pals at Seascape, who go out of their way to take good care of our course, stopping at the turn to fill their "weed" buckets etc.! Think about that good golf karma, accountability, and keep POUNDING on "ALL" the EDDIE'S around the club...and don't be fooled by their good looks!

ASMC Team-Play Results

We had an excellent year, scoring more points than at anytime in my memory; however, Sunnyvale beat us by winning their last match at Palo Alto. Thank you to all the team members who contributed to our exciting season. David Webb, ASMC Team-Play Captain.

Team: Won-Lost-Tied-Total Points, Palo Alto: 1-4-1-86, Poplar Creek: 2-4-0-99, SEASCAPE: 3-1-2-129, *Sunnyvale: 4-1-1-122

*Sunnyvale goes to the playoffs!

A Big 1 for Big Mac

Congratulations go out to John MacDonald who aced the 118-yard par-3, 8th hole with a pitching-wedge. It happened during yesterday’s ASMC “99” Tournament with 63 other players. This is the third H-I-O this year during one of our monthly tournaments. Fred O’Hara has the other two. Good job Big Mac!

Magic 59 for Eddie Olson's Return to SGC

Taken from the Santa Cruz Sentinel: Usually, it's the rare bad round that renders standout golfer Eddie Olson speechless. But Friday in Aptos, Olson struggled to describe his emotions after shooting golf's magic number -- a course-record, 12-under-par 59 on Seascape Golf Club's 6,034-yard layout. "I've never won the lottery. I can't compare this to anything," Olson said of his sub-60 round. "This has gotta be more rare than a hole-in-one. It happens once in a lifetime. Obviously, I'm ecstatic." David Duval, Chip Beck and Al Geiberger are the only players to shoot 59 in PGA Tour competition. No one on the Tour has shot lower. Ex-LPGA great Annika Sorenstam is the only female to accomplish the feat. Olson's bogey-free round included 10 birdies and an eagle. Olson, an Aptos High alum who recently graduated from UNLV, returned to his old stomping grounds a few days ago for a friendly round of skins. He leaves again this weekend for Arkansas, where he will embark on his pro career. Olson will attempt to get through a Monday qualifier to earn a spot in the Nationwide Tour's Fort Smith Classic next week. "It's good to be back in town," said Olson, his voice cracking. "It's great. I always knew it was possible but never got it done. This confidence will be with me for a long time." The previous course record of 62 was shared by Olson, Travis Stephens, Jeff McMillan, Ken Woods, Marc Lawless and Robert Eberle. Stephens last accomplished feat in 2008. Olson, said he wasn't concerned with the course record when he stepped to the tee box on No. 18, a 436-yard par 4. He knew he needed birdie to shoot a sub-60 round. "It was the 59 that was on my mind," he said. He pulled his tee shot to the left of the fairway, which left him with an undesirable approach shot to the green. A tree hindered his backswing. "I had to go under a tree and around another tree," he said. "I hit it so good. It was a huge risk-reward type of shot under the circumstances. I had to pull it off."He did. He left his 20-foot, uphill putt attempt for 58 just shy of the hole and drained a 4-footer for his 59. He also carded eagle on the 441-yard No. 2 by sinking a 40-foot putt that broke six feet to the left. "I hadn't played Seascape in a couple of years," Olson said, "but something clicked today." Josh Christensen, Jason Haas and Jose Espinoza, along with Scott (Lil Lenny) Humphreys witnessed the round. Olson said the mood was very light all round and that he was relaxed. Olson was greeted by applauding fans when he entered the clubhouse after his round. He was essentially raised at Seascape. His mother, Marlene, used to drop him off before work in the morning and pick him up late in the evening. Olson won the NorCal and California Insterscholastic Federation state championship as a high school junior. His first win at UNLV came as a sophomore, when he earned medalist honors at the Mountain West Conference championships. A three-time Santa Cruz City Amateur champion, Olson also counts his Northern California Golf Association Amateur Match Play Championship at Spyglass Hill in 2005 among his fondest feats."This has gotta be up there," Olson said of his round. "It's something the best players in the world never achieve."

Big Fun at First Annual Golf and Barbecue Social

ASMC will host its first ever Golf and Barbecue Social on Friday, Aug. 20.

The golf leg of the event will be a 9-hole Chapman-Scotch alternating shot game. Two-person teams will compete for prizes awarded at the BBQ.

The first stop is on the putting green where competitors will be challenged to score big for the team. Next they'll proceed to the tee with their teammate for the two-person competition.

A delicious BBQ with happy-hour drink prices follows next, with prizes awarded during the BBQ.

Friday August 20, 2010
Putting begins at 3 pm
Cost: Members $25 plus 9-hole cart fee
Non-Members $45 plus 9-hole cart fee
BBQ only $25
Fees to be paid at the event
Happy-Hour bar pricing for the event
Sign up on the bulletin board at Seascape
Note: This event is limited to 72 golfers

Jiggings Has His First-Ever Hole in One

Congratulations to Sean Jiggings for his first-ever hole-in-one on Sunday, June 6 at No. 8. Sean knocked an 8-iron to the upper tier where the pin was at 136 yards. One bounce and in! "I was so stoked," said Sean, whose game has been getting better and better all the time.

ASMC-Seascape Range Rat Vince Danno

A celebration of life will be held July 9th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 1945 Cox Road in Aptos, please RSVP to 684-0800 for long time ASMC member and retired Dentist, Vince Danno, who passed away on Thursday May 27th. Vince was a fixture in and around the club during the week, up until a few days ago. Vince could always be found playing the whiskey run, in the bar, at the driving, in the bar, conducting one of his short game clinics, in the bar, or giving pointers to one of the up and coming juniors. Vince was another one of the good guy’s at ASMC...and his spirit will continue look out from above….or on the driving range! May you hit that large bucket...like there's no tomorrow! God Bless you Vince! Contributions in Vince's memory may be made to Aptos High Boys Golf, c/o Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003

Greg Smith- Past ASMC & Co-Owner of C21 Lad Realty

Services are Tuesday for Gregory George Smith, who died May 21 at his home in Aptos. He was 64. He worked alongside his daughter and two business partners Kelley and Cindy Trousdale, with Century 21 Lad Realty in Aptos, whom he considered dear friends, said his wife of 36 years. He enjoyed music, spending time with his family, playing on the Aptos Poker Tour and golfing with his many friends at Seascape Golf Club; he was especially proud of his hole-in-one, his family said. Survivors: Wife Rozanne Smith of Aptos; daughter Natalie Smith of Aptos; mother Lorraine Smith of New Jersey; sister Cindy Stein of New Jersey; brother Micheal Smith of New Jersey; and a nephew, an uncle, an aunt and two nieces.

SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday May 25th Santa Cruz Memorial, Mission Chapel, 1927 Ocean St., Santa Cruz.

Jack Wirth Leaves For Oakdale Area

Long time Seascape & former ASMC board member, Jack Wirth, sold his house on the left side of #2 fairway. After many years in Rio Del Mar, he and his wife Sue are moving to be closer to family and grandchildren. Jack served as Treasure and on the tournament committee during his time on the board back in the late 80's & early 90's.

Jack has many friends in and around the club. He was one of the regulars in the Tuesday morning foursome, in addition to a few other days during the week. Over the years, Jack and some of his golfing buddies would take fishing trips once a year....and always come back with some great stories and pictures. He played in most ASMC tourney's and found the "Winners" check often!

Jack is and always will be one of the club's...truly...nice guy's and will be sorely missed...We all wish Jack & Sue the best, as they settle in to their new routine in Escalon, Ca.

Editors Note: ASMC Member Tom Mckenna bought the Wirth's home, and part of the deal was getting Jack's personal golf cart...so their will still be a little reminder of our friend Jack!

From Jane Murphy & Family

Dear Aptos Seascape Men's Club, Just a note to once again say "Thank You" all for the telephone calls, the notes, the visits, emails, and the beautiful orchid plant, the prayers and loving thoughts. Peter loved the club, and being over with you all...it was a joy to see so many at his celebration. I plan on coming over every once in a while and checking out his "Office"...Love, Jane Murphy & Family

Services For Peter Murphy

As many of you already know, long time ASMC member Peter Murphy passed away last Friday afternoon. Peter was a past President of ASMC, as well as past Treasurer and long time Board Member. He was also Captain of the Team Match Play team back in the 90's. Many of you will also recall that Peter organized and ran the Calcutta betting at the annual Invitational tournament. He was a dear friend to many at the club, and he will be greatly missed.A Celebration of Peter's life will be held on Friday, April 9th, beginning at 10:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church in Soquel, followed by a reception Seascape Golf Club immediately following the Mass. Here are the details:Resurrection Catholic Church7600 Soquel DriveAptosTel: 831-688-4300Luncheon Celebration immediately following the Mass:Seascape Golf Club610 Clubhouse DriveAptosTel: 831-688-3213 Peter's family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Casa Allegra Community Services .

Vandals Tear Up Golf Course

A group of young men in a red Jeep did doughnuts across the third hole at Seascape Golf Club early Friday, ripping up the grass and causing $1,000 to $2,000 in damage, the Sheriff's Office reported. Course staff called 911 around 2:45 a.m. to report that the Jeep tore up the lawn, then speed down Rio del Mar Blvd toward the beach area. Deputies found the Jeep parked on the 200 block and four young men nearby. They determined who the driver was and arrested that man. 19-year old LORENZO BOMBARDIERI of Live Oak, on suspicion of felony vandalism. Three others in the Jeep and a Boulder Creek man, 19, a 20-year old from Ben Lomond and a Rio del Mar resident, 21- were not arrested (WHY THE HELL NOT?) Bombardieri was booked into County Jail and later released.

#6 Gives Up A Rare Hole-In-One

ASMC Member Cameron Hanson, having only started playing golf three years ago had his first... and one of the few H-O-I's on the 201 yard, 6th hole with a 4-iron. Cam and his playing partners heard a noise from the tee box, as his shot went right in on the fly. It doesn't get any better than that. You can usually find Cam during the week, most mornings playing at least 9 holes, at the range or on the practice green. His passion for the game is paying off as he is down to a 1.9 index. Give Cam a "Big" golf clap the next time you see him and keep on eye out for him to make a run at this years Club Championships!

Hadley, Stobaugh, Twaddle Win Flights in January

The rains broke, the sun burst through and 7-handicapper John Hadley shot a blistering net 65 to take top honors in the first flight in January's individual tournament and NCGA South Zone Qualifier.

Second place in the first flight was grabbed by Cameron Hanson, a 3-handicapper, who also shot 72, for a net 69.

Allen Stobaugh, with an 18 handicap, turned in a net 63 to win the second flight, followed by 16-handicapper Bob Tomasi with a net 69.

Third flight winner was 23-stroker Bob Twaddle, with a net 69, followed by Sid Martin with a net 70.

NCGA qualifiers based on low gross were Hadley and Hanson, with Scott Humphreys as first alternate. Based on low net the qualifiers were Stobaught and Tomasi, with Jack Wirth as first alternate.

Other money winners in the first flight were Ron Lindsay, Tom McNary and Matt Ryan; in the second flight, Jack Wirth, Bob Norton and Bill Campbell; and in the third flight, Tony Riccabona, Don Schwartz and Dick Staniford.

Closest-to-the-pin honors on #8 were Jorgen Hagglof, Kris Reyes and Craig Matthews, and on #12, Sig Martin, Ron Lindsay and Glenn Taylor.