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Couples’ Club May 2
Kickoff Results and News
The 2008 Couples’
Club got off to a helluva start, with 24 couples
entering. On a fabulous Spring evening, couples
were paired into 4-player teams for a Captain’s
Choice game on the front 9. Following the round
there was Tex-Mex from Moe’s, drinks and prizes in
the Clubhouse.
The
big winners were Harding and Brenda Kirkley, paired
with Al and Donna Tkach, making six birdies in a row
to shoot a 6-under 30! Of the remaining 11
foursomes, seven were tied for second place with
scores of 33. All of the teams were under par, and
11 of the 12 teams were within two strokes of each
other. Through a scorecard playoff system
(comprehensible only to Randall James and Stephen
Hawking), two of the seven groups shooting 33 were
declared 2nd (McGonigle & McGuire) and 3rd-place
(Walton & Stanley/Cope) winners. Congratulations
are in order for the winners as well as the rest, as
everyone played above average and were reasonably
courteous to their spouses and partners.
As in
previous years, we will keep a running tally of
points accumulated during the season in pursuit of
the much-coveted Brown Jug award, currently held by
(who else?) Al and Donna Tkach. Good luck to all
those seeking this esteemed honor! For this first
event, all 7 teams that shot the 2nd low
score of 33 will receive 2nd place
points.
This
season, every effort will be made to arrange the
pairings so that, as much as possible, all foursomes
will have reasonably balanced strength. In
addition, repeat pairings will be avoided, so as to
maximize the chance to meet new people. Later in
the season we will attempt to introduce an informal
handicapping system that will make it feasible to
allow couples to choose their couple partners,
without concern about this leading to uneven (and
unfair) foursome strength.
Regarding formats, the most frequent feedback
comment is that people prefer the straight Captain’s
Choice. For now, this will be our default format,
though we will be spicing it up a bit with Long
Drive and Closest-to-the-pin prizes. Later,
handicapped events will use other formats (to be
determined). Suggestions are welcome.
We
will also include the popular
“Hidden-bonus-point-in-the-website” feature. The
current bonus question is “What was the first name
of Lee Trevino’s long-time caddie?” For the extra
point, write the answer on your scorecard for the
May 23 event.
Our
next event is Friday, May 23 at 5:30 pm, a
Captain’s Choice. For this and all future events,
please sign up by Wednesday 6pm for the sake
of fair, thoughtful pairings and accurate food
arrangements. Those showing up at the last minute
will be allowed to play if there’s room, but due to
pairing considerations, they may or may not be a
part of the competition, or the eating!
Questions, comments, want to volunteer to help?
Contact Steve Barnett at 480-8594 or stevebarnettmd@gmail.com.
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2007 COUPLES CLUB WINNERS
CHAMPIONS: Donnal/Al Tkach
Congratulations!
SECOND: Charlotte/Paul Brown
THIRD (tie) Jane/JC Hendrix
Gale/Bobby Key
The
defending champion, Katie Hough, presented the
"Brown Jug" to
Donna and Al Tkach after the final event of the
year, along with a Certificate.
They retain the perpetual trophy for one year.
The
club wishes to thank Sherry/Steven Tarnok,
Joanne/Jim Boyle &
Charlotte/Paul Brown for the past two years of
serving on the board.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2008 brings a change of board
members.
Steve/Sharon Barnett have offered to help.
Those of you that would like to help please contact
Barb Hickman at the
Club House Office. Phone her at: (336) 940-2000.
Thanks to all of you!
COUPLES PLAQUE: The couples club recognizes past
and present
Champions, Second and Third Place couples by etching
their names, places
and point total on a plaque hung in the foyer of the
Club House. Take a Look !
COMMITTEE THANKS:
The Oak Valley Couples Club committee members want
to at this time thank each and everyone of you for
joining the club this summer.
We appreciate all of you being with us this year:
Jim/Joann Boyle, Steve/Sherry Tarnok &
Charlotte/Paul Brown.
CERTIFICATES:
For those couples that have come in 1st-2nd-3rd +
ties, you all
have $ Certificates behind the front desk at the
Club House. When you sign-up
or just come over to play, ask them to check for
your certificate.
SEE YOU ALL IN 2008!
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