It was a beautiful day for our opening day of golf.  75 and sunny, one of the best that I can remember.  Of course, it didn't do my golf game any good as I hacked it up as usual.  But my foursome: Anthony, Lee Kaz, Bob Kennedy and I had lots of fun. Kennedy was the only one that golfed decent even though we all hit a few good shots.  On one par 3 we all were within 20 feet but only two of use made par.  Could have been all the pops we were drinking because Catherine, the best cart girl, was at our side every other hole. 

The pace of play was pretty good considering we had over 100 golfers and we got to eat early, around 3:30. The dinner was very good I thought and there was a very good crowd.  It was good to see all the faces that have not been around for a while and all the applicants that were there. For me, it was great to see Dave Downey, Jack Parisi and Dick Kerkstra.  And my good friend Andy Zilis was there who has been having heart problems and is looking at a possible heart transplant.  Let's hope for a great recovery.

Well, there weren't a lot of great scratch scores out there.  Three guys: Bob Kennedy, Scott Lee and George Les shot 80, Steve O shot 84 and Ron Kogut an 86.  Applicant Kevin Kennedy shot 84.  There were some good handicap scores with Derrick Bay who shot 69, Les Podlasek 71, and Arnie Carlstrom 71.  Jimmy "I can't stop talking"McDermott shot 72 as did Matt Janda, Bob Long, Jeff Quilici, and Jim Van Eck.  Dan Grimes had a 73.  John Boyle and Dan Raymond shot 74.  Last but not least, Corey Rob shot 70.  

The Ageless Wonder Club did all right.  Jack Heatter shot 77, Gar Ward 95-78, Don Franko 94-77, and Ron Abramowicz 98-81.  Hey, if you're over 85 and golf, let me know and you can be in the Ageless Wonder Club.

All and all, it was a great day, and I hope everyone had a great time.  Next week, we are at the sanctuary.  It's a relatively short course but you have to keep it straight cause there is trouble out there.  But as I say, Bogey is a good score.

Your secretary,

DJ

 

P.S. Whoops, I hit it right again.

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Gentlemen please welcome our newest applicants to the Club:

            Tony Clementi, Crestwood, IL 60418 Cell: 708-515-6311

            email address: tonyclementi@comcast.net  Sponsors: George Les and Jim McDermott

            Bruce Clark, Frankfort, IL 60423  Cell: 312-498-8000

            email address: bruceclark0@gmail.com  Sponsors: Bob Schaefer and Rich Schroeder

Let's make these gentlemen feel welcome in the Club and help them out as much as possible.

Sincerely,

Jerry Jasinski, Chairman