Reyes Has His First Hole in One

ASMC member Gabe Reyes had his first H-I-O on Sunday 11-11-2011 on #8 with a pitching wedge.

Congratulations Gabe!

Holiday Mixer a Big Success

The ASMC 2011 Holiday Mixer on Dec. 14 drew 36 co-ed teams, with Bob McCormick and Kathy Moler winning the first flight with a net 62 and Ray Apolskis and Kikue Wakamiya winning the second flight with a sizzling net 59.

Other winners in the first flight were Cindy and Barry Baker, 66; Billy Klinkefus and Robin Gaither, 66; Jim Geesman and Kim Belliveau, 67; Brad Ryno and Ginger Ramsey, 67; and Brenda and John Holquin, 68.

Other second flight winners were Monika and Art Cooke, 67; Lani and Bob Gadsby, 67; Deb and Ed Arredonda, 67; Beverly and Ed Dueck, 69; and Mary Ann and Sam Johnson, 71.

ASMC Turkey Shooters

Bob McCormick and Jeff Scaletti won the first flight in the Seascape Turkey Shoot on Nov. 1 with a 10-under net 61 for their two-man team; Bruce Driggs and Dave Frock shot net 63 to win the second flight, but the blistering low-scoring team was Frank Antunovich and Jeff Stanga, who carded a net 58 to win the third flight.

Other winners in the first flight were Bruce McCombs and Mike Beebe, 63; Jay Karafa and Jim Boulware, 63; Bob tomasi and Phil Trounstine, 63; and Matthew Ryan and John Camarena, 64.

Other second flight winners were James Baker and Leon Johnson, 63; Don Urfer and Tim Carl, 64; Bob Norton and Joe Claridge, 65; and Rod Doerr and Ray Apolskis, 65.

Third flight winners included Ed Arrendondo and Ferd LaRocca, 62; Tom Kirker and John Noce, 65; Jack Marshall and Russ Nicholson, 65; and John MacDonald and Bob Fennell, 65.

In addition to the four-ball results, 40 of the 80 players won "turkeys" -- or at least gift certificates at Safeway where they could buy them.

RIP: Our Friend Jack Wirth

From Bob Tomasi [sent out as an email last month]

It is with great sadness and heavy heart that I have to announce that longtime, beloved member of ASMC, Jack Wirth, passed away on November 23^rd at 1:30 in the afternoon.  Those of you that had the pleasure, make that the honor, of playing with Jack over the years know that he was a true gentleman, one of the nicest people I have ever met, and a damn good golfer also.

In early November, while Jack was in hospice care, at 4:00 AM, he requested his granddaughter to copy down what he had to say.  I enclose his message, addressed to ASMC members, here:

To all my golfing buddies,              

The basic idea is to thank them for being such good friends for so many years and uh hell, tell them how much I appreciate them putting up with me all those years and the doctors only give me so much time maybe eight weeks or less. I will miss you guys and hope we may play again.  I will be glad to get this hair cut so I will be presentable for my wife. [Dad's granddaughter cut his hair for him the following day]. 

Love,  John (Jack) Wirth

While we celebrate Thanksgiving today, please take a moment to remember Jack in your prayers.  If you knew Jack, and had the chance to play a round or two with him, then you can be thankful for having had Jack touch your life in some small way.  He now joins his wife, who also passed earlier this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family.

Lindsay, Bratten; Goldstein, Claridge Sweep the Invitational

Ron Lindsay and Bech Bratten turned in a blistering net 59 to win top honors in the Member-Guest Flight in ASMC’s 2012 two-man best ball Invitational tournament on October 17. Leon Johnson and Jim Scherer took second place with a net 62.

Steve Goldstein and Joe Claridge won in the Member-Member flight with a cool 59, followed by Bob McCormick and Bill Campbell with a 61.

The tournament drew 84 players, with more players in the Member-Member flight than in the Member-Guest division.

Other winners in the Member-Guest flight were Bob and John Twaddle, 63; Matthew Ryan and Doug Whitsitt, 65; Bruce Mc Combs and Steve Robertson, 65; Michael Wade and Bob Bariteau, 66; Don Bonnel and John Burke, 66; James Baker and Mahlon Foote, 67.

In the Member-Member flight, other winners included Jay Karafa and Jim Boulware, 63; Paul McGillicuddy and Frank Antanovich, 64; Billy Klinkefus and John MacDonald, 64; Jim Geesman and Shanne Carvalho, 64, and Jack Marshall and Russ Nichokson, 65.

The event was organized and managed by Gary Lovell and his tournament committee.

ASMC 2011 Holiday Party

Seascape Golf Club

2011 Holiday Party

On Friday December 9^th we will be holding our 2011 Holiday Party.  The festivities will begin at 5:00pm.

We will gather and engage in some fun golf games followed by scrumptious appetizers, dinner, desert, complimentary wine and our raffle.  As in years past, our raffle will be to support junior golf here in Aptos with proceeds going to Aptos Middle School and Aptos High School boys and girls golf.

We have many members here at Seascape and all should plan to attend this fun event.  This is a great time to demonstrate your golf skills, sip a cocktail with friends and share golf stories from the prior year. 

The cost will be $35 per person.  All Men’s Club, Women’s 18 Holers, and 9 Holers are encouraged to attend with spouse or other guest.  Registration forms can be found in the pro shop.  Payment is due by December 5.

Let’s end 2011 with a blast and launch into 2012 with a closer knit bunch of Seascapers…

See you at the party!

Craig Matthews

Social Director

Jeff DeRoza Wins Club Championship and Player of the Year

Jeff DeRoza is the Aptos Seascape Golf Club’s 2011 Club Champion, after a hard-fought 37-hole match against former club champ Travis Stephens.

Bar manager at Severinos’s, Jeff, 29, is a graduate of Aptos High School and was in the class of 2006 at California State University Monterey Bay where he studied communications and journalism.

Mike Oliver won the Director’s Flight 1 up over Kurt Stephens. Brad Ryno won the First Flight over Bruce Driggs after 19 holes. Craig Matthews defeated Danny Braga 1 up to win the Second Flight. Bill Campbell beat Jorgen Hagglof 3-1 to win the Third Flight. Rich Wameling took Don Bonnel 2-1 to win top honors in the Fourth Flight. Jack Marshall beat Dick Staniford 1 up to take the Senior Flight.

In addition to winning the club championship, DeRoza racked up enough points to be named Player of the Year

In other news, John Reisdorf has had TWO holes in one recently, Sept. 9 and 16! And Bill McCabe also had a hole in one.

Barry Baker's First Ace

On Tuesday August 30th long time ASMC member Barry Baker got his first career hole in one on hole number 12.  Barry used a nine iron to the 118 yard red pin which was tucked behind the right bunker.  One bounce and in.  Barry was playing with Craig Matthews, Bob Twaddle and John Deworken.

Congratulations Barry!

Summer Social 2011

“Summer Time and the Living is Easy, Fish are Jumping, and the Cotton is High”

Find your favorite golfing partner and sign up for the ASMC Summer Social to be held at 3:00pm on Friday September 16.

Back by popular demand we will be using the two person Chapman Scotch Alternating Shot format.  This will be a 9 hole shotgun start.  We will participate in a golf skills game at 3:00pm on the practice green.  We will then move to our tee assignments and proceed to play.

Two person teams.  Each golfer will tee off.  For the second shot you will play from your partners drive.  After the second shot the team will decide which ball is the best for the third shot.  From the third shot to the hole one ball will be played by alternating who hits the shot.  This will be played with full handicap and prizes will be awarded to the top three team net scores.

Following golf we will be having a wonderful summer BBQ and will announce prizes for the low net teams and skills winners.

Cost will be $25 per member plus cart fee (where applicable) and $55 per non-member cart included.

Sign up sheets will be on the Men’s and Women’s bulletin boards at the club or you can sign up by sending an email to ASMCGolf@gmail.com and simply put “Summer Social 2011” in the subject line and say sign me up along with your partner’s name if you have one.

Payment is to be made by check only, and made out to ASMC.  You can leave your check with the Pro Shop and tell them it is for the Summer Social.  Payment prior to the day of the tournament is greatly appreciated.  If you are planning to pay the day of the tournament please arrive a little early.

Craig Matthews

ASMC Social Director

ASMC Summer Social 2011

To all interested parties, members and non-members alike, mark your calendars for Friday September 16 when we will be holding our second annual ASMC Summer Social.

Back by popular demand we will use the Chapman Scotch alternating shot format which we played last summer.  There will be a skills challenge on the putting green at 3:00PM followed by a nine hole shotgun at 4:00PM.  After a blistering round of alternating shot there will be a scrumptious BBQ in the clubhouse along with happy hour bar pricing all evening.

Stay tuned for pricing and other details to follow.

Craig Matthews

ASMC Social Director

ASMC Raises and Matches Funds for Japan Disaster Relief

The Aptos Seascape Men's Club has sent $1,790 to United Way of Santa Cruz to be donated to the Akaihane Central Community Chest of Japan for their Disaster Relief Fund for Victims. Aikahane is part of the worldwide United Way network.

Over the last few months, ASMC collected donations from our members to support relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  The ASMC Board of Directors authorized that the club would match funds collected to  help support disaster relief efforts.

It is the board's hope that in some small way, our donation will help to alleviate the suffering on the many victims of this terrible natural disaster that struck Japan March 12.

Interclub Match Play Update

Seascape's Interclub team won their first match against Sunnyvale at Seascape 27-9.

Unfortunately, the team lost the scond match at Palo Alto, 28-8.

Team Play Finals

Bob Tomasi and Phil Trounstine defeated Jim Geesman and Tony Riccabona in the finals of the Team Match Play Tournament 1 up on the 28th! hole last week. Their match never wavered more than 1 hole over the first 18 holes, moving to sudden death that didn't end until No. 10, the second time around.

Tomasi and Trounstine made the finals by defeating Bob McCormick and Bill Campbell while Geesman and Riccabona earned their finals berth by overcoming Gary Gogol and Mike Oliver.

Charlie Hood: A Great Friend, Competitor and ASMC Leader

As many of you may already know, Charlie Hood, longtime beloved ASMC member, passed away on Saturday, June 11th. Charlie was an active member of ASMC, for many years serving on the Board of Directors, and also serving as Handicap Chairman and Tournament Chairman. 

Charlie was an avid ambassador for the club and wonderful story teller and a wicked competitor. We'll never forget his famous answer when you had a putt that was just outside the leather: You'd ask, "Is that good?" and he would reply, "It's not bad."

Charlie's obituary can be seen at the following link:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santacruzsentinel/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=151964155

 

There will be a Celebration of Life to share memories of Charlie at Dominican Oaks, 3400 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25th.

Charlie's family has asked that donations in his name be made to ASMC in support of the Junior Golf program. As such, we will set up a donation station at the July tournament for those who wish to donate in Charlie's name. All the money collected, along with the club's annual donation to Junior Golf, will be donated in Charlie's name.

Olson Hits First Hole in One

On Tuesday May 31st Steve Olson fired his first career hole in one on hole number 12.  Steve used an eight iron to a very difficult blue pin behind the right bunker.

Congratulations Steve!!

Staniford has Hole in One

On Friday March 25th long time Men's Club member Dick Staniford aced hole number 12 at Seascape. Dick used a five hybrid to a very difficult pin placement. This was Dick's second hole in one.

Congratulations Dick!

ASMC Spring Social

Hello Seascapers!

It is time for our ASMC Spring Seascape Social. Save the date. Friday May 6th. We will be having a putting contest on the practice green at 3:00PM followed by a 9 hole shotgun scramble at 4:00PM.

The format will test all participants. It is a best/worst ball scramble with two person teams. We will use the average handicap for the team. On the odd numbered holes we will play the best ball to the hole. On the even numbered holes we will play the worst ball to the hole.

Following golf we will be enjoying various hot and cold appetizers as well as happy hour pricing at the bar.

Prizes will be awarded for the best putters and the top three teams in the scramble.

Cost will be $25 for members (includes cart) and $50 for non-members (includes cart).

All Seagals and Women's 18 Holers are welcomed and encouraged to play.

Registration deadline is Sunday May 1st.

Questions: Call Craig Matthews (831) 688-6770

Cost will be $25 for members

ASMC Helps Japan Survivors

Thanks so much to all the ASMC members who donated money to help the earthquake and tsumani victims in Japan. On very short notice we raised $410 dollars. With the men's club matching funds, we will be sending $820 to the American Red Cross.

You all should be proud!

If you missed the tournament or were unable to donate at the time, you can still offer a notation by leaving it with the pro shop. Cash or check is acceptable. Make checks out to the "American Red Cross".

Craig Matthews
ASMC Social Chair

ABCD Blind Draw Team, March 2011

1 Jim Geesman, Paul McGillicuddy: 109
2 Steve Rodriguez, Mike Cloward, Bob Fust, Charlie May: 112
3 John Reisdorf, Ed Arredondo, Richard Lakely, Bob Pace: 113
4 Steve Henriques, Joe Claridge, Mike Howley, John Stott: 115
5 Bill Halward, Gary Lovell, Rod Doerr, Don Bonnel: 115
6 Mike Oliver, Billy Klinkefus, Bill McCabe, Jack Marshall: 115
7 Travis Stephens, Bill Campbell, Jim Boulware, Sidney Martin: 118
8 Phil Trounstine, Gary Paul, Glenn Taylor, Don Schwartz: 118
9 Scott Berlin, Jim Baker, Barry Baker, John Cranston: 119
10 Travis Niesen, Craig Matthews, Wayne Colvin, Frank Cavallero: 121
11 Bob McCormick, Marten Touw, Dave Schulz, Jeffry Stanga: 122
12 Kurt Stephens, Ben Demarco, George Wolfe, Ferd Larocca: 123
13 Robert Eriksen, Ray Apolskis, Steve Olson, dick Staniford: 123
14 Bruge Driggs, David Frock, Bob Twaddle, Ray Geisick: 124
15 Don Urfer, Pete Pappas, Bob Norton, Stephen Goldstein: 125
16 Frank Paz, Danny Braga, Bob Postle, Tony Riccabona: 125

NCGA Four-Ball Qualifier, February 2011

First Flight
1 Mike Savage, Jesse Reuter 61
2 Mike Oliver, Gary Gogol 63
3 Bruce Driggs, David Frock 64
4 John Peterson, Tom McNary 65
5 Josh Christenson, Scott Siegel 66
6 Fred O'Hara, Bob McCormick 67
7 Kurt Stephens, Steve Rodriguez 68
8 Bob Tomasi, Phil Trounstine 68
9 Matt Ryan, Sean Jiggins 69
10 Bill Halward, Don Urfer 69

Second Flight
1 Joe Guttagauro, Ray Apolskis 61
2 Pete Pappas, Danny Braga 64
3 Gary Lovell, Ron Lindsay 65
4 David Webb, Leon Johnson 67
5 Bob Norton, Joe Claridge 68
6 Marten Touw, William Duquette 69
7 Frank Debernardo, Ed Arredondo 70
8 Billy Klinkefus, Rodd Doerr 70
9 Jim Geesman, Gary Paul 70
10 Tim Carl, Frank Paz 73

Third Flight
1 Craig Matthews, Barry Baker 62
2 Jorgen Hagglaf, Ben Demarco 63
3 Charlie May, Travis Stephens 64
4 Richard Lakely, Paul McGillicuddy 64
5 Bob Twaddle, John Cranston 66
6 Stephen Goldstein, William White 66
7 Ray Geisick, Dick Staniford 67
8 Allen Stobaugh, Glenn Taylor 68
9 Jeffrey Stanga, Sidney Martin 70
10 Jack Marshall, Russ Nicholson 74

Results from the January ASMC Tournament

Here are the results of the January tournament. The qualifiers for the NCGA were:
Travis Stephens and Josh Christenson (low gross) and Mike Savage and Fred O'Hara (low net).

Flight 168Mike SavageFrederick E OharaBruce Driggs70Josh ChristensonPhil Trounstine71Bill Halward72Travis Stephens73Jerry Woods74David WebbMichael OliverTom McnaryJesse Reuter76Paul D Sanders77John PetersonMarc Darrow78Matthew RyanScott Siegel80Don Urfer81Kurt StephensMichael Wade85Sean JigginsNCBob MccormickJim GeesmanMarten TouwJoe ClaridgeCraig MatthewsWilliam DuquetteMichael L ClowardEd ArredondoRon LindsayRuss NicholsonPaul McgillicuddyBarry BakerDick StanifordRoland RichardsonJohn CranstonAllen StobaughJeffry StangaJack MarshallJan 2011 NCGA South Coast Zone Qualifier (2)Round 1 - January 19, 2011Aptos Seascape Men's ClubNet ScoresFlight 269Ray Apolskis70David Frock71Rodd Doerr72James S. Baker73Frank Paz74Frank Debernardo75John Macdonald76Joe Guttadauro78Bob Norton79Glenn Taylor80Gary Paul81Jim Morris84Tim Todd85Tim CarlNCBill CampbellFlight 365Jeff Collins67Stephen Goldstein72Ben Demarco73Don Bonnel74Gary Lovell75Ray Geisick76Charlie May77Jorgen Hagglof79Robert Owen Twaddle80John Noce81Steven Olson87Richard LakelyNCTony RiccabonaPage:1Tournament Pairing Program - 2/2/2011 3:22 PM