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