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President's Message -
Thank you, to all who participated in the Spring Fling in Solvang. The River Course at Alisal was in great condition and proved to be very challenging…for some. Thank you Anthony for setting up the accommodations and the golf. Job well done!!!
The next upcoming tournament is at Sterling Hills Golf Course. The date is Saturday, May 23, 2026. Let’s have a great turnout!!!!!
Matt Mahoney
Tournament Chair Message -
Welcome back everyone. I hope everyone who was able to participate in the Spring Fling in Solvang had a great time. I know I did. Thank you Anthony for setting up the accommodations and golf.
Here are the results:
Welcome back everyone. I hope everyone who was able to participate in the Spring Fling in Solvang had a great time. I know I did. Thank you Anthony for setting up the accommodations and golf.
Here are the results:
Day #1:
Flight |
Name |
Net Score |
A |
Bert VanDer Bliek |
72 |
B |
Sam Sturzenacker |
65 |
C |
Richard Cheek |
72 |
D |
Greg Busch |
70 |
Day # 2:
Flight |
Name |
Net Score |
A |
Bert VanDer Bliek |
77 |
B |
Jim Lorimor |
74 |
C |
Yuki Matsumura |
71 |
D |
Alex Ruiz Derek Weinberger |
75 |
The two-day total winner was Sam Sturzenacker with a total of 143. The first day of the event, Sam shot a gross 79. The first time he had broken 80. Sam’s first day total set the bar high and no one could better his efforts. Congratulations Sam Stuzenacker on a job well done!!!
May Tournament:
It’s time for your Tournament Chairman to get back to work. The next Fore Golf tournament is set for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Sterling Hills Golf Course in Camarillo, CA. This is a challenging course but a lot of fun to play. The cost is $95.00, which includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch voucher, and 10% off merchandise in the Pro Shop. The Side Pot remains $30.00 (Flight Winners, Birdies, CP’s and Skins).
We have room for 32 golfers. Let’s see if we can have the same turnout as the Hansen Dam tournament. See you all at Sterling Hills.
Matt Mahoney
May Tournament:
It’s time for your Tournament Chairman to get back to work. The next Fore Golf tournament is set for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Sterling Hills Golf Course in Camarillo, CA. This is a challenging course but a lot of fun to play. The cost is $95.00, which includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch voucher, and 10% off merchandise in the Pro Shop. The Side Pot remains $30.00 (Flight Winners, Birdies, CP’s and Skins).
We have room for 32 golfers. Let’s see if we can have the same turnout as the Hansen Dam tournament. See you all at Sterling Hills.
Matt Mahoney
Greetings Fore Golf Members,
From all reports, the “Spring Fling” outing at Alisal Ranch in Solvang was an absolute hit! Thanks again to Anthony Elias and Matt Mahoney for putting together another fantastic event!!!
The current core member count for May of 2026 is 59.
And I am happy to report, the following Honorary members were voted in by the board of directors on April 16, 2026:
Larry Meyer
Karl Decker
Mark Royal
Dave Cutchall
We’re proud to now have six Honorary members, including John Bauroth and John Morimoto!
Membership renewal:
The renewal rate will remain at $85.
New members only:
The new member rate is $41.
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 including the new member application @ www.foregolf.org
If paying by cash or check, please give to Matt Mahoney or myself. Checks can also be sent to the following address:
Mark Alexander
23422 Westbrook Lane unit #63
Valencia CA. 91355
(*Make Checks Payable to Fore Golf)
The credit card feature on our website is no longer available at this time.
The Zelle portal ([email protected]) is now active for the following fees:
Fore Golf Membership includes the following:
Fore Golf benefits:
• Annual membership from 11/1/25-10/31/26
• 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 $5,000+ 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:
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,
Thanks and see you on the links!
Mark Alexander
From all reports, the “Spring Fling” outing at Alisal Ranch in Solvang was an absolute hit! Thanks again to Anthony Elias and Matt Mahoney for putting together another fantastic event!!!
The current core member count for May of 2026 is 59.
And I am happy to report, the following Honorary members were voted in by the board of directors on April 16, 2026:
Larry Meyer
Karl Decker
Mark Royal
Dave Cutchall
We’re proud to now have six Honorary members, including John Bauroth and John Morimoto!
Membership renewal:
The renewal rate will remain at $85.
New members only:
The new member rate is $41.
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 including the new member application @ www.foregolf.org
If paying by cash or check, please give to Matt Mahoney or myself. Checks can also be sent to the following address:
Mark Alexander
23422 Westbrook Lane unit #63
Valencia CA. 91355
(*Make Checks Payable to Fore Golf)
The credit card feature on our website is no longer available at this time.
The Zelle portal ([email protected]) is now active for the following fees:
- New Membership
- Membership Renewal
- Tournaments
Fore Golf Membership includes the following:
Fore Golf benefits:
• Annual membership from 11/1/25-10/31/26
• 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 $5,000+ 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:
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,
Thanks and see you on the links!
Mark Alexander
Special Events Chairman -
No Update
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 –
Nothing to report.
Greg Busch
Nothing to report.
Greg Busch
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 -
Fore Golf! Newsletter/Rules 3.25
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11.1 Your Ball in Motion Accidentally Hits Person or Outside Influence
So, you think you know the Rules of Golf?
Question(s) submitted by: None
Occurred:
N/A
Rules, Decisions, or Topics:
11.1 Your Ball in Motion Accidentally Hits Person or Outside Influence
If your ball in motion accidentally hits any person or outside influence, including you, any other player or any of your caddies or equipment, there is no penalty to any player.
Exception – Ball Played on Putting Green in Stroke Play: If your ball in motion hits another ball at rest on the putting green and both balls were on the putting green before your stroke, you get the general penalty (two penalty strokes).
If your ball in motion accidentally hits any person or outside influence, your ball must be played as it lies, except in two situations:
Exception 1 – When Your Ball Played from Anywhere Except Putting Green Comes to Rest on Any Person, Animal or Moving Outside Influence.
Exception 2 – When Your Ball Played from Putting Green Accidentally Hits Any Person, Animal or Movable Obstruction (Including Another Ball in Motion) on Putting Green.
PENALTY: See above.
Consequences
As noted above.
Video/Diagram
https://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-new-rules-of-golf
The rules are here to protect you, and in many cases are helpful to you. Knowing the rules will help your game and score. Professional Golfers use the Rules of Golf to their benefit; I recommend you do the same.
Remember, keep it under a 100.
Rob Conn
Fore Golf! Newsletter/Rules 3.25
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11.1 Your Ball in Motion Accidentally Hits Person or Outside Influence
So, you think you know the Rules of Golf?
Question(s) submitted by: None
Occurred:
N/A
Rules, Decisions, or Topics:
11.1 Your Ball in Motion Accidentally Hits Person or Outside Influence
- No Penalty to Any Player
If your ball in motion accidentally hits any person or outside influence, including you, any other player or any of your caddies or equipment, there is no penalty to any player.
Exception – Ball Played on Putting Green in Stroke Play: If your ball in motion hits another ball at rest on the putting green and both balls were on the putting green before your stroke, you get the general penalty (two penalty strokes).
- Ball Must Be Played as It Lies
If your ball in motion accidentally hits any person or outside influence, your ball must be played as it lies, except in two situations:
Exception 1 – When Your Ball Played from Anywhere Except Putting Green Comes to Rest on Any Person, Animal or Moving Outside Influence.
Exception 2 – When Your Ball Played from Putting Green Accidentally Hits Any Person, Animal or Movable Obstruction (Including Another Ball in Motion) on Putting Green.
PENALTY: See above.
Consequences
As noted above.
Video/Diagram
https://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-new-rules-of-golf
The rules are here to protect you, and in many cases are helpful to you. Knowing the rules will help your game and score. Professional Golfers use the Rules of Golf to their benefit; I recommend you do the same.
Remember, keep it under a 100.
Rob Conn