McNary, Ryan; DeBernardo, Thrasher; Howley, Gadsby Win January 4-Ball Tourney

Tom McNary and Matt Ryan won the first flight in the January two-man best-ball tournament with a cool net 60, also qualifying to represent Seascape in the NCGA Net Four-Ball Tournament. Frank DeBernardo and Kent Thrasher, also carding 60, won the second flight and a spot in the NCGA tournament.  Third Flight winners were Mike Howley and Bob Gadsby, who also turned in a net 60. Other first flight top finishers were John Peterson and Sean Jiggins, 61;Billy Klinkefus and Jeff Collins, 62; and Jim Boulware and Jay Kartafa, 62. Other second flight top finishers were Bob Norton and Joe Claridge, 63;Shanne Carvalho and Joe Guttadauro, 64; and Bob Fennel and John MacDonald, 64. Teams placing in the third flight were Ben DeMarco and Steve Olson, 64; Charlie May and Frank Cavallero, 65; and Jeff Stanga and Frank Antuavich, 66. Phil Trounstine won closest to the pin on No. 8 and Dave Frock -- whose shot stopped 1/2-inch from the cup --won on No. 12. Peterson and Jiggins will be the first alternate team for the NCGA tournament and Klinkefus and Collins will be the second alternate team.

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