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.

Eagle For A Swan

Congratulations go out to Kirk Swan who had his FIRST ever Eagle this past Saturday, December 26th at Spring Hills GC in Watsonville. That magical moment came on the par 4, 8th hole from 125 yards out, with a choked down 8-iron. You can usually find Kirk playing at Seascape every Monday. Kirk will be forever remembered, along with the rest of our members over the years, on our ASMC “Hole-In-One” plaques…having already aced both the 6th & 12th holes. Let the magic continue!

White, Arredondo, Stobaugh and Bates Win Holiday Mixer

Bill White, Ed Arredondo and Allen Stobaugh teamed up with Ruth Bates to walk away with the December Mixer tournament with a nifty 106.

They were followed by the team of Mel Phelps, Mike Beebe, Mike Oliver andJudy Kirker. Third place winners were Don Eddlemon, Bob Postle, Evelyn Skipper and Blind Draw (you know him).

Fourth place was won by Bruce Driggs, Rodd Doerr, Dave Frock and Vicki Oliver. Followed in fifth by Ferd LaRocca, Barry Baker, Craig Matthews and Cindy Baker.

The team of Jim Geesman, Gary Paul, Bob Twaddle and Terese Paul took sixth; Leon Johnson, Bob Gadsby, Danny Braga and Lani Gadsby took seventh and Frank Cavallero, John Peterson, Tony Riccabona andKim Belliveau too eighth.

Closest To the Pin Honors: #8 Men, Dave Frock and Jeff Collins; #12 Men, Fred O’Hara (again) and John Peterson; #8 Women, Monica Matthews; #12 Women, Ruth Bates.

Albatross for Joe Torrente

ASMC good guy Joe Torrente had an albatross today on the 436 yard, Par-5 18th hole. He went Driver-7 iron and thought it looked good. Once on the green, Joe went straight to the hole to take a look. His two other playing partners who witnessed the event was our President Paul Sanders, and his son Bryan Bourke. The Black Cat karma must be working for Joe, who has been feeding ( Little Gary ) the black cat who likes to hang out around the 5th tee box. Congratulations Joe!