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President's Message -
As we enter September, I want to wish everyone a safe and fun Labor Day weekend.
Matt Mahoney has organized our September tournament at Olivas Links on Sunday, September 15th. This includes our club championship. Please make your plans to compete and congratulate the winner of the club championship. Thank you Matt for a great year of golf competition.
I want to welcome back Scott Schauer to our club. Scott was a member when I joined over 20 years ago and is a legacy member of one of our founders.
Finally, I want to remind everyone about the upcoming membership meeting. This meeting will include our annual elections. Currently, we have one member on the ballot for each position. However, any member who wishes to run for any position, please call me at 818-317-1898. The meeting will be held Thursday, October 10 at 6PM at Caruso’s Italian Restaurant. Please make your plans to attend and, if you can , play in that Thursday’s skins game.
Jack Corrigan
Tournament Chair Message -
What a great day at Rancho Vista Golf Course for the Club’s 2024 Flight Championship. The weather was warm but not unbearable. It was a great time had by all. Let me introduce you to the 2024 Fore Golf Flight Championship winners:
Flight Net Name
A 74 Kevin Leinhard
B 67 Robert Yribe
C 70 Dominic Rappazzo
D 72 Greg Busch, Derek Weinberger
Job well done gentlemen. All of you have now qualify for the 2024 Fore Golf Club Championship on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Victoria Lakes Course at River Ridge Golf Club. Additionally, the top four Founder’s Cup point leader will also be eligible to participate in the Club Championship. Good luck to all.
Warren Bentley Memorial Shuckin ‘N’ Jivin Competition:
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Art Ulrich, and Robert Yribe (Team Finneran) played their match against Craig Schauer and Dave Cutchall (Team Schauer) at Knollwood Country Club. It was an up and down battle but when it was all said and done, Team Schauer came up victorious, defeating Team Finneran 5 &4. Job well done teams.
The competition now moves on to the semi-finals where Mark Alexander and Maurice Wilson (Team Reale) will face Craig Schauer and Dave Cutchall (Team Schauer), while Hector Pacheco and Sid Rodriguez (Team Flynn) will take on Derek Weinberger and Glen Patterson (Team Bentley).
Thursday Skin’s Game:
Recently, the County of Los Angeles imposed a $10.00 reservation fee when booking a tee time. I will continue to diligently obtain the required tee times on Thursday but, I am footing the bill for the reservation times. I will be collecting $10.00 from each of you when we meet and score our round. Thanks for your understanding. By doing it this way, I was able to keep your ability to use your Players Club and Senior Card benefits.
Matt Mahoney
What a great day at Rancho Vista Golf Course for the Club’s 2024 Flight Championship. The weather was warm but not unbearable. It was a great time had by all. Let me introduce you to the 2024 Fore Golf Flight Championship winners:
Flight Net Name
A 74 Kevin Leinhard
B 67 Robert Yribe
C 70 Dominic Rappazzo
D 72 Greg Busch, Derek Weinberger
Job well done gentlemen. All of you have now qualify for the 2024 Fore Golf Club Championship on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Victoria Lakes Course at River Ridge Golf Club. Additionally, the top four Founder’s Cup point leader will also be eligible to participate in the Club Championship. Good luck to all.
Warren Bentley Memorial Shuckin ‘N’ Jivin Competition:
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Art Ulrich, and Robert Yribe (Team Finneran) played their match against Craig Schauer and Dave Cutchall (Team Schauer) at Knollwood Country Club. It was an up and down battle but when it was all said and done, Team Schauer came up victorious, defeating Team Finneran 5 &4. Job well done teams.
The competition now moves on to the semi-finals where Mark Alexander and Maurice Wilson (Team Reale) will face Craig Schauer and Dave Cutchall (Team Schauer), while Hector Pacheco and Sid Rodriguez (Team Flynn) will take on Derek Weinberger and Glen Patterson (Team Bentley).
Thursday Skin’s Game:
Recently, the County of Los Angeles imposed a $10.00 reservation fee when booking a tee time. I will continue to diligently obtain the required tee times on Thursday but, I am footing the bill for the reservation times. I will be collecting $10.00 from each of you when we meet and score our round. Thanks for your understanding. By doing it this way, I was able to keep your ability to use your Players Club and Senior Card benefits.
Matt Mahoney
Greetings Fore Golf Members,
The current member count is 68!
Membership renewal:
Early notification, membership renewal fees will be due by October 31, 2024. Keep an eye out for an email from me regarding renewal rates.
New members only:
• The new member SCGA rate is $41.
• If paying by check, please have them send to the following address:
Mark Alexander
23422 Westbrook Lane unit #63
Valencia CA. 91355
(*Make Checks Payable to Fore Golf)
• If paying by credit card on-line, they can go to www.Foregolf.org (Select the appropriate payment tab)
• In addition, they can download the application from the website.
If you know anyone interested in joining our club, please send them my way or you can direct them to our website for all details @ www.foregolf.org
Fore Golf Membership includes the following:
Fore Golf benefits:
• Annual membership from 11/1/23-10/31/24
• Monthly tournaments, at least one multi-day away tournament plus Thursday Skins games at Knollwood and other courses in the area.
• Hole in One fund has exceeded $4,500+ and growing for the miraculous shot
• Various planned social outings and events throughout the year
• Being a member of a financially secure golf and social club
• And much much more, including teeing it up with a bunch of great guys!
SCGA benefits:
• SCGA/USGA/GHIN Handicap Index and Information Network
• Access to SCGA tournaments (All Skill Levels)
• Discounted Tee Times in SCGA local events
• Access to Premier Private facilities (SCGA One-Day Series)
• SCGA Member Outings (non-competitive, just for fun and to play some great courses)
• Subscription to FORE magazine
• Preferred pricing on golf equipment
• Online video segments to improve swing and fitness
• Rules of Golf
New Member news:
Nothing to report.
Reminders:
Celebration of Life/Memorial for Gary Meyers. Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 11AM until 3PM at Knollwood Golf Course. Please RSVP via email to Larry Meyers by September 23rd if you will be attending as well as how many will be in your party.
If any of your contact information has changed, please shoot me an email.
As always, let me know if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.
And finally,
A “gimme” can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers…neither of whom can putt very well. ;-)
Thanks, and keep it in the Fairway!
Mark Alexander
The current member count is 68!
Membership renewal:
Early notification, membership renewal fees will be due by October 31, 2024. Keep an eye out for an email from me regarding renewal rates.
New members only:
• The new member SCGA rate is $41.
• If paying by check, please have them send to the following address:
Mark Alexander
23422 Westbrook Lane unit #63
Valencia CA. 91355
(*Make Checks Payable to Fore Golf)
• If paying by credit card on-line, they can go to www.Foregolf.org (Select the appropriate payment tab)
• In addition, they can download the application from the website.
If you know anyone interested in joining our club, please send them my way or you can direct them to our website for all details @ www.foregolf.org
Fore Golf Membership includes the following:
Fore Golf benefits:
• Annual membership from 11/1/23-10/31/24
• Monthly tournaments, at least one multi-day away tournament plus Thursday Skins games at Knollwood and other courses in the area.
• Hole in One fund has exceeded $4,500+ and growing for the miraculous shot
• Various planned social outings and events throughout the year
• Being a member of a financially secure golf and social club
• And much much more, including teeing it up with a bunch of great guys!
SCGA benefits:
• SCGA/USGA/GHIN Handicap Index and Information Network
• Access to SCGA tournaments (All Skill Levels)
• Discounted Tee Times in SCGA local events
• Access to Premier Private facilities (SCGA One-Day Series)
• SCGA Member Outings (non-competitive, just for fun and to play some great courses)
• Subscription to FORE magazine
• Preferred pricing on golf equipment
• Online video segments to improve swing and fitness
• Rules of Golf
New Member news:
Nothing to report.
Reminders:
Celebration of Life/Memorial for Gary Meyers. Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 11AM until 3PM at Knollwood Golf Course. Please RSVP via email to Larry Meyers by September 23rd if you will be attending as well as how many will be in your party.
If any of your contact information has changed, please shoot me an email.
As always, let me know if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.
And finally,
A “gimme” can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers…neither of whom can putt very well. ;-)
Thanks, and keep it in the Fairway!
Mark Alexander
Special Events Chairman -
No report
Anthony Elias
Handicap Chair -
Hi, All Fore Golf Members,
As a condition of being provided with "official handicap index", you are REQUIRED to post all valid ADJUSTED scores. Adjusted scores being no more than NET double bogies on any holes (using your handicap "pops").
Some make the excuse "my bad scores will only increase my handicap index, so I don't post". Besides not following the rule, the problem arises when we have a team competition. You'll be hurting your teammates because you are not getting all the handicap strokes you deserve.
On the other hand, not posting low scores will allow one to get additional handicap strokes you are NOT entitled to. We really are not playing for high enough prize money to risk EMBARRASSMENT if you are caught cheating of handicap manipulation (sandbagging).
If you are aware of anyone in our club NOT posting scores, it is your responsibility to call him on this infraction. It is your responsibility to "protect the field". If you don't feel comfortable doing this, please notify me and I will investigate.
For some reason you are unable to post, please email (or call) me your adjusted scores and all the other pertinent information (Course/tee/slope/rating/date) so that I can post for you
Yuki Matsumura
Handicap Chairman
yuki@limit.org, (C) 818-585-7495
Handicap Chair -
Hi, All Fore Golf Members,
As a condition of being provided with "official handicap index", you are REQUIRED to post all valid ADJUSTED scores. Adjusted scores being no more than NET double bogies on any holes (using your handicap "pops").
Some make the excuse "my bad scores will only increase my handicap index, so I don't post". Besides not following the rule, the problem arises when we have a team competition. You'll be hurting your teammates because you are not getting all the handicap strokes you deserve.
On the other hand, not posting low scores will allow one to get additional handicap strokes you are NOT entitled to. We really are not playing for high enough prize money to risk EMBARRASSMENT if you are caught cheating of handicap manipulation (sandbagging).
If you are aware of anyone in our club NOT posting scores, it is your responsibility to call him on this infraction. It is your responsibility to "protect the field". If you don't feel comfortable doing this, please notify me and I will investigate.
For some reason you are unable to post, please email (or call) me your adjusted scores and all the other pertinent information (Course/tee/slope/rating/date) so that I can post for you
Yuki Matsumura
Handicap Chairman
yuki@limit.org, (C) 818-585-7495
From the Treasurer –
Our membership numbers are good, hovering around 60 with almost 30 very active members. We have a great club with a lot of benefits – see Mark’s article. In an effort to simplify new member dues and to encourage new Fore Golf membership, the board has agreed to reduce the new members’ initial dues to a low fixed cost. First year new member dues are now set at a fixed $39 regardless of where in the calendar year he joins. (This happens to be our SCGA fee for the member.)
You (members) are our marketing team. Let’s continue to bring in new members and keep Fore Golf great!
Howard Weinberger
Our membership numbers are good, hovering around 60 with almost 30 very active members. We have a great club with a lot of benefits – see Mark’s article. In an effort to simplify new member dues and to encourage new Fore Golf membership, the board has agreed to reduce the new members’ initial dues to a low fixed cost. First year new member dues are now set at a fixed $39 regardless of where in the calendar year he joins. (This happens to be our SCGA fee for the member.)
You (members) are our marketing team. Let’s continue to bring in new members and keep Fore Golf great!
Howard Weinberger
From the Newsletter Editor –
Note from the editor. Reminder for all the members to share your Foregolf events or tournament pictures. Email me and I’ll choose the best pics for the newsletter and store all the pics in the Foregolf repository for austerity.
Thanks everyone.
Derek Weinberger
Note from the editor. Reminder for all the members to share your Foregolf events or tournament pictures. Email me and I’ll choose the best pics for the newsletter and store all the pics in the Foregolf repository for austerity.
Thanks everyone.
Derek Weinberger
Rules Chairman -
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Rob Conn
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Rob Conn