Newsletter

Personnel Changes for 2019

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With only 1 week of play left, the 2018 18 hole season is almost in the books.

The Board of Governors and our Committees are already looking into the future for 2019. New schedules, perhaps some new courses, new opportunities, and some changes in people on the Board, Committees and in our executive positions.

Special Events Committee

Frank Mantia Retires From Special Events

Frank Mantia, Chair of Special Events for several years, has decided to leave the Chair for new opportunities, see below. With Frank in the lead, Special Events have continued to thrive and increase in quality. The Special Events Committee had developed into a strong team. We all owe Frank a big THANK YOU for his efforts.

Frank joined Division 2 in 2011 and is a member of Division 2 and also Division 5.

Frank McLaughlin New Special Events Chair

Frank McLaughin has been appointed as our new Chairman of Special Events. Frank is already getting Special Events organized for 2019. SE will continue to offer high quality outing at great courses with a focus on team play and mixing players from all divisions.

Frank joined Metro Seniors in 2013 and plays in Division 5.

The first Special Events Committee meeting for 2019 will be next week. Interested in volunteering to help a great team, contact Frank McLaughlin immediately.

Division 2 Vice President

Tom Stiern Retires

Tom Stiern, our VP of Division 2, has decided to retire as VP at the end of the 2018 season. Since 2015, Division 2 has thrived under Tom. Division 2 statistics for participation are exceptional – 70% of members are playing every week. Handicaps and net scores are the best of all divisions. Tom led the Pace of Play initiative for Division 2 getting to 4:30 in 2017 and 4:34 for 2018. Tom’s team of Starters and Scorers and his trusty assistant, Al Clarke made it all work quite well.

Tom joined Metro Seniors in 2013.

Thank You, Tom Stiern for a job well done.

Frank Mantia New VP of Division 2

Frank Mantia, quickly volunteered to take on the VP, Division 2 role. Frank will be involved immediately as part of the Tournament Committee to help guide course selections for 2019. The Tournament Committee will also guide improvements to weekly operations, including Starter/Scorer duties.

Same Flight Pairings List Rev A

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Rev A Pairings List for the Same Flight Special Event has been posted to the Metro Seniors web site.

There have been many cancellations and new players added since the last list was posted.  The majority of the pairings have changed.  Either different teams, flights, or start holes.  Be sure to look at the updated list if you are playing tomorrow.  The course will have updated hole assignments, so check with the course personnel when you get there.

We had to print all new scorecards and cart signs.  These will be delivered to the course by 6:45 am tomorrow.  Give the course some time to get these new items loaded on the carts.

You can also see a copy of the revised Pairings List if you click here.

Which Tees – Forward or Back

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Which tees do you chose for weekly tournaments?  Does it make a difference in winning flight prizes?

Overall Metro Seniors Members have mostly chosen the FORWARD tees.  63% of rounds to date in Division 1 through 5 have been recorded from the Forward Tees.

But how did the flights choose?  Summary for all Divisions:

  • A Flight – 33% Forward
  • B Flight –  60% Forward
  • C Flight – 75% Forward
  • D Flight – 87% Forward

Apparently many of you understand that FORWARD can be more fun.  Compared to 2016 data, we have as much as 50% MORE members playing FORWARD in all flights.   CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2016 DATA

How about the Divisions?

Most Divisions match up closely to the overall data.  The major exception – Division 2 has fewer playing forwards only 48%,  Division 4 has slightly more playing forward at 71%.

If I play FORWARD, will I win more flight prizes?

NOPE!  The data for prize money totals for FORWARD tees matches fairly closely to the total money distribution for each flight in each Division.

Why are prizes and net scores for Forward and Back tees so close?

The Handicap System levels the playing field.  Forward Gross Scores are slightly lower as would be expected.  But the Handicap is also lower.

Average Net Scores for B, C, and D Flights for Forward rounds are within 0.1 of the averages for all rounds.

Average Net Scores for A flight Forward Tees are about 0.5 more (72.8 vs  72.3).  So may be a slight scoring advantage for A Flight to play from the BACK tees.  This is probably due to the wider range of handicap range for A Flight (4 to 15).  Significantly more 10 to 15  handicap A’s play Forward and will have higher gross and net scores.

Which Tees should I use?

Which tees make your game more fun?  Which tees give you a regular opportunity for you approach shot to give you a green in regulation?

We STRONGLY recommend that all players in the C and D flights play from the FORWARD tees.  You will still be competitive.  You will lose fewer balls.  You will have much shorter approach shots.  You will have fewer trouble shots,  You will play faster and feel better about your game.  Is you typical drive from the tee less than 200 yards?  FORWARD tees.

More FUN makes a happy player and better FELLOWSHIP!

USGA and PGA Tee It Forward program recommends tee selections by course yardage depending on your AVERAGE driving distance. Note this is not the best drive you ever made, but what you typically see on the course.

Here is a link to the PGA / USGA article.   CLICK HERE

Download (PDF, 85KB)

2018 Metro Seniors Championship Results

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Gateway National Golf Course
09/04/18
FlightPositionIDNameTeeGrossNet Score
A14920Bob ErnstYellow7568.64
A23074Gary BrownYellow7768.93
A34791John SchroederYellow8170.91
B13721James DaviesYellow8968.02
B23223Steve SchwartzRed Forward8568.95
B32705Ron BodenYellow9170.12
C14697Jim LuebbertRed Forward9069.07
C23640Terry HeathmanRed Forward9169.51
C31120Bob DeBroeckRed Forward9271.64
D11766Jack HipolitoRed Forward9468.48
D22430Charles PageRed Forward9869.1
D33596Ed GauthierRed Forward9970.76

The results for the 2018 Metro Seniors Championship have been posted to the Metro Seniors web site.

You can find the results on the Home/About Us page, or you can click here.

2018 Same Flight Special Event

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The 2018 Same Flight Pairings List has been posted to the Metro Seniors web site.

You can find the list on the Home/About Us page.  Or on the sidebar link to Confirm – Wait – Pairings Lists.  Or you can click here.

The event will be held on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 at Annbriar GC.  It is an 8:00 am Shotgun Start.

Larry Roth is the event Lead.

2018 Founders’ Day Results

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The results for the 2018 Founders’ Day 4-Man Shamble held at Whitmoor CC on Tuesday, 14 August 2018 have been posted to the Metro Seniors web site.

You can find the results on the Home/About Us page, on the side bar link Confirm/Wait/Pairings, or you can click here.