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Oktoberfest Golf Tournament And Beer Tasting

Thursday , 09 Oct 2008 13:36:16 GMT

Oktoberfest Golf Tournament And Beer Tasting

Monday, October 13
9:00 AM Shotgun

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Persimmon County Club for 18 holes of fun to benefit Children's Cancer Association, a great children's charity. Followed by a buffet, beer tasting and raffle.

Proceeds will benefit Children's Cancer Association's Caring Cabin
Helping Children and Teenagers with Serious Illness

Sponsored by: Persimmon Country Club, Columbia Distributing Company, General Distributors, Inc and Children's Cancer Association

Entry Fees:
$ 80.00 Non-Members Includes Golf, Buffet, Tasting & Raffle
$ 55.00 for Members Includes Golf, Buffet, Tasting & Raffle
$ 35.00 Members/Non-Members Includes Buffet, Tasting & Raffle

$15.00 from all entry fees and 100% of the raffle goes directly to Children's Cancer Association, donations are greatly appreciated.

The Children's Cancer Association was founded in Portland in 1995 and receives no national or state funding and 100% of the proceeds go the serving 12,000 seriously ill children and their families. The Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin has been built solely with CCA funds and was built to welcome children, their caregivers and families for a weekend or week long get away. The first of it's kind on the West Coast, the cabin is located on 24 acres with a private lake and just one mile from the beach in Pacific City, Oregon. For more information about the Cabin or CCA go to their website at www.childrenscanerassociation.org

For More Information or to Register Call:
Jason Claflin: 503 674 3244
sales@persimmoncc.com

Teetimes Posted for 25-SEP-08 -

Friday , 26 Sep 2008 12:46:51 GMT

04:30 PM : Mike Halvorson
04:30 PM : Paul Chastain
04:30 PM : Paul Platt
04:30 PM : Troy Naylor
04:39 PM : Karl Harn
04:39 PM : Rob Moore
04:39 PM : Brent Brewer
04:48 PM : Wally Arceneaux
04:48 PM : Darren McCarthy
04:48 PM : John Noble
04:48 PM : Tom Chen
04:57 PM : Gary Richmond
04:57 PM : Kevin Cassidy
04:57 PM : Litong Li
05:06 PM : Gary Johnson
05:06 PM : Don Heinrich
05:06 PM : Les Grove
05:06 PM : Dale Nemec

September Event - Final Groupings

Friday , 26 Sep 2008 11:05:42 GMT

Fellow Golfers,

Just wanted to give you all a quick update on the upcoming Bingo-Bango-Bongo event at the Reserve.

We are playing the North Course at the Reserve Golf Club & Vineyards on Saturday, September 27th.

We have five tee times, starting at 11:42 A.M. (the start time may fluctuate slightly as some folks from the prior major event make the turn). Groupings are pre-assigned (see your tee times, below). We will have special tournament score cards that have the names pre-printed and have a place to record the Bingo-Bango-Bongo points. We will have two prizes per foursome, one for most B-B-B points and one for 2nd most. We'll award them in order of most points for 1st place prizes, then most B-B-B points for 2nd place prizes - that way the ones with the most points will get earlier picks of the prizes.

We have 8 hole prizes (TekGolf Balls), 5 KPs (holes 3, 5, 11, 14, & 16 are all par 3's), Men's long Drive (hole 9), Women's Long Drive (hole 8) and one Best 2nd (hole 4). We will also have a simple prize for low net (a sleeve of balls, not a TekGolf shirt).

They are reserving space in the Restaurant for us after the round for our prize awards (they have a larger event using their big tent and other facilities). The entry fee does not include any food or drinks. The last group should be off the course by 5:00 and we should conclude the prize awards by somewhere around 5:30.

The Reserve has a dress code that requires shirts with collars and does not allow denim. Be sure you have appropriate clothes!

Come early enough to hit some range balls - they are included in the package.

Upon Arrival - Green Fees are pre-paid - Just get your clubs to the Cart pick up area - they have assistants that will take them down from the Bag Drop out front if you want (tips are appropriate). Find the cart with your name on it and load up. Make sure you connect with your cart partner and head on over to the driving range (there should be a small net-bag of range balls for each of you already on the cart). Les Grove will meet your group between the range and the first tee and get you the score card to use.

We will meet briefly at 11:15 (in the cart parking area between the driving range and the practice green next to the 1st tee box on the North Course) to clarify the B-B-B format, to make sure everyone knows how to enforce strict order of play, to be clear on how to record the B-B-B points on the scorecards, and to make sure everyone knows when and where to meet after the round. Strict order of play must be followed at all times (not "Ready" golf ). For order of play - we'll apply the following rules:

Teeing order must follow "Honors", based on prior hole gross scores. This is essential on Par 3's, but should be practiced on all holes (in case some fool actually drives a green on a par 4 - I've seen it happen on that very course). We won't worry too much about order on the first hole - its a par 5. They can spin a tee or just go in whatever order they agree on. Foursomes using different tee boxes will only enforce this on Par 3's unless two or more players want to declare they are "going for the green" (not real likely).
Throughout ALL play, the player whose ball (as it lies, if played, or where it is dropped) is furthest from the pin (not the edge of the green) ALWAYS hits first - no exceptions. If there is any doubt or dispute on this, simply ask someone else in the foursome to make a call, either by their visual judgment, or by pacing off the distance, which ever of these two methods the players in question agree upon for that particular call (if they're both 400 yards from the pin, pacing may not be the right option). Once the call is made, its final - PLAY (we're here to have fun). A Bingo is scored when an

Teetimes Posted for 18-SEP-08 - FINAL

Thursday , 18 Sep 2008 10:19:00 GMT

04:30 PM : Paul Platt
04:30 PM : Tom Chen
04:37 PM : Len Garrett
04:37 PM : Mike Halvorson
04:37 PM : Troy Naylor
04:37 PM : Les Grove
04:45 PM : Don Heinrich
04:45 PM : Rob Moore
04:45 PM : Brent Brewer
04:45 PM : Steve Follett
04:52 PM : Susan Goncher
04:52 PM : Judy Snider
04:52 PM : Christine Telfer
05:00 PM : Gary Johnson
05:00 PM : Gary Richmond
05:00 PM : Gary Goncher
05:00 PM : Kevin Cassidy
05:07 PM : Darren McCarthy
05:07 PM : Kathy Wood
05:07 PM : Howard Wood
05:07 PM : Wally Arceneaux
05:15 PM : Chris Loberg
05:15 PM : Brian Wood
05:15 PM : Ethan Edwards
05:15 PM : Bob Malinen

Writing a Book about Golf

Tuesday , 16 Sep 2008 12:58:44 GMT

My Newest Book About Golf

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I believe my new book on golf gives the reader valuable playing tips and insider information that I have gained through my years of struggle and experience. The cost is only $29.95 and can be ordered by simply commenting on this entry with the appropriate credit card info.

Don't wait until they're all gone !

Weekly Rules Review: Rule 23. Loose Impediments

Monday , 15 Sep 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Rule 23. Loose Impediments

23-1. Relief
Except when both the loose impediment and the ball lie in or touch the same hazard, any loose impediment may be removed without penalty.

If the ball lies anywhere other than on the putting green and the removal of a loose impediment by the player causes the ball to move, Rule 18-2a applies.

On the putting green, if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved in the process of removing a loose impediment, the ball or ball-marker must be replaced. There is no penalty, provided the movement of the ball or ball-marker is directly attributable to the removal of the loose impediment. Otherwise, if the player causes the ball to move, he incurs a penalty of one stroke under Rule 18-2a.

When a ball is in motion, a loose impediment that might influence the movement of the ball must not be removed.

Note: If the ball lies in a hazard, the player must not touch or move any loose impediment lying in or touching the same hazard - see Rule 13-4c.

Penalty for Breach of Rule: Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes.

(Searching for ball in hazard - see Rule 12-1.) (Touching line of putt - see Rule 16-1a.)

TekGolf Special 18 Hole Weekend Event

Thursday , 11 Sep 2008 12:59:19 GMT

We have a Special Event set up for this month (just over two weeks from now) and it's going to be Bingo, Bango, Bongo! We had great response to this format two years ago, so its back by popular demand. It also makes a very good format for a late season 18-hole event, because it truly makes prizes accessible for all skill levels while also providing individual scores eligible for GHIN submission for those maintaining a handicap.

The folks at The Reserve in Aloha made us a great deal for prime time Saturday rates that includes cart, range balls and even an introductory gift.

Here are the details:

DATE - Saturday, September 27th.
TIME - tee times start at 11:42 (9-minute intervals)
COURSE - The Reserve - NORTH course - 18 holes
GAME - Bingo, Bango, Bongo (see explanation below)
COST - $75 per person, includes Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls, Introductory Gift from the Reserve, prize pool contribution
PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded for Bingo,Bango Bongo points (1st & 2nd for each foursome) and a few hole prizes
WHO's INVITED: This is open to TekGolf members and friends/family/guests/others (all are eligible for prizes).

SIGN-UP & PAYMENT

We need firm confirmation by 4:00pm Monday (9-14) to provide The Reserve a count of Tee Times. We may have additional positions for a very small number of late entrants, but they should fill up quickly. Get your confirmation and payment in advance to Gary Richmond (M/S 50-207, ext 7-1968) or any TekGolf board member you can talk into taking it.

We'll have a short get-together after everyone is done to tally the results and award prizes. Food is not provided as part of the event, but is available on-site for anyone who wants it.

The format is defined below. We'll send a out a few more details for our event as we near the date.

Pass this invitation to any one you'd like to play with or that you think may be interested.

Join us for the FUN!

Weekly Rules Review: 25-2. Embedded Ball

Thursday , 11 Sep 2008 10:53:00 GMT

25-2. Embedded Ball

A ball embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground in any closely mown area through the green may be lifted, cleaned and dropped, without penalty, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. "Closely mown area" means any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.

Teetimes Posted for 11-SEP-08 - FINAL

Thursday , 11 Sep 2008 10:51:27 GMT

04:24 PM : Troy Naylor
04:24 PM : Paul Platt
04:24 PM : Mike Halvorson
04:24 PM : Paul Chastain
04:32 PM : Les Grove
04:32 PM : Don Heinrich
04:32 PM : Dale Nemec
04:32 PM : Gary Johnson
04:40 PM : Rob Moore
04:40 PM : Howard Wood
04:40 PM : Karl Harn
04:40 PM : Brent Brewer
04:48 PM : Judy Snider
04:48 PM : Christine Telfer
04:48 PM : Kevin Cassidy
04:48 PM : Gary Richmond
04:56 PM : Wally Arceneaux
04:56 PM : Tom Chen
04:56 PM : Brian Wood
04:56 PM : Litong Li
05:04 PM : Steve Follett
05:04 PM : Bob Fitzsimmons
05:04 PM : Chris Loberg

Teetimes Posted for 04-SEP-08 - FINAL

Wednesday, 03 Sep 2008 17:04:29 GMT

04:30 PM : Troy Naylor
04:30 PM : Les Grove
04:30 PM : Paul Chastain
04:30 PM : Mike Halvorson
04:37 PM : Paul Kristof
04:37 PM : Tom Chen
04:37 PM : Karl Harn
04:37 PM : Rob Moore
04:45 PM : Litong Li
04:45 PM : Bob Malinen
04:45 PM : Wally Arceneaux
04:45 PM : Frank Gray
04:52 PM : Kevin Cassidy
04:52 PM : Don Heinrich
04:52 PM : Mark Johnson
04:52 PM : Dale Nemec
05:00 PM : Christine Telfer
05:00 PM : Judy Snider
05:00 PM : Velda May
05:00 PM : Howard Wood
05:07 PM : Ethan Edwards
05:07 PM : Bob Fitzsimmons
05:07 PM : Chris Loberg
05:07 PM : Michael Lazarev