Save the Date (Oct 31) - 1st Annual "Super Dave"

Click here: "The Super Dave"

2020 Senior & Ladies Club Championship Results

Congratulations to all our participants on a well-played event and a big congrats to our winners!

Ladies Club Championship

1^st Gross - Brenda Sites

2^nd Gross - Becki Davis

 

1^st Net - Deborah McManus

2^nd Net - Caroline Orsini

Senior Club Championship

1^st Gross - Drew Sites

2^nd Gross - Steve Pendry

3^rd Gross - Pete Gorski

4^th Gross - John Allison

 

1^st Net - Lou DeTroia

2^nd Net - Barry Duehring

3^rd Net - David Flynn

4^th Net - Bruce Wilmer

Men’s & Ladies President’s Cup

Full Golf and Sports Members, please join us this year for our 2020 Men’s & Ladies President’s Cup

When: October 3rd & 4th

Price: $50 per player to include lunch on 10/3 & prize money

Format: Four Ball Match Play – (Gross for Men & Net for Ladies)

Men: The Men’s Division MUST shoot a one best ball qualifying score from the Tournament Tees (Gross). The qualifying window is September 11th – October 1st and to qualify each team MUST register in the Pro Shop and have the qualifying score turned in and attested by another individual or pair. The 8 lowest qualifying scores will be seeded 1-8 in a bracket and compete Four Ball Match Play from the Tournament Tees on October 3rd & 4th. If you win you move on!  2019 Champions will be exempt into Match Play but must play a qualifying round for seeding purposes.

Ladies: The Ladies Division WILL NOT have a qualifier to determine seedings 1-8. The first 8 teams to sign up will be seeded in a bracket based on total team handicap index. Ladies will compete Four Ball Match Play from the Gold Tees (Net) at 80% handicap stroking off the low handicap in the group. Max handicap of 40 for each player before 80% adjustment. Ladies will be seeded 1-8 in a bracket and compete Four-Ball Match Play on October 3rd & 4th. If you win you move on!  Matches that extend past 18 holes will be played sudden death with no strokes given.

Quick Review: FLCC Club & Golf Cart Rules

Please take a few minutes and review our FLCC Club & Golf Cart Rules

FLCC Women's Golf Update

Bette Connelly is leaving Fawn Lake and the LGA, moving to Urbana. She has been an active supporter of all things Golf and cherished member and President of the LGA. Thank you, Bette, for everything you have done for our Club, we will miss you! Ginny McGrath has assumed the Presidency of the LGA and Brenda Sites is Treasurer. 

Women's Match Play has been completed. Becki Davis was the winner of the final over Mary Ryan, 2&1. These matches have validated our hole handicap update from earlier this year, with every match extending at least through hole 16.

 

Three members of women's golf played in the most recent FredAm with 2 finishing in the top 4:  Kristin Shifflett finished 1st and Becki Davis took 4th.  Way to go!!

 

Three members competed in the VSGA Stroke Play Championships held this year at Kingsmill (River Course). Brenda Sites competed in the Senior Division. Becki Davis and Roberta Karch competed in the Super Senior Division. Becki Davis took Runner-Up.

 

The VSGA Women's Team Matches are being held 9/1-9/3 at Devil's Knob Golf Course and Fawn Lake is once again fielding a team. Members are Kristin Shifflett, Brenda Sites, Deborah McManus, Carol Pendry, Roberta Karch, and Becki Davis.  Good luck to our FLCC Team! 

 

Lastly, Sandy Forville graciously took the time and effort to make masks for every member of the LGA. They are truly wonderful and much appreciated!

Superintendent's Blog

Aeration update on Superintendent's Blog

Course Update

All 18 holes and the 2 practice greens have been aerated.  After the rain last night, the course remains unplayable today (Wednesday).  We are also unable to mow.  We will open for play on Thursday with tee times starting at 0800.  Cart path only, it will be messy. 

Additionally, on Monday, August 24, the course will be closed until 3:00pm at which time play can resume under normal Monday Golf Rules.  This will allow maintenance time to finish the sand top-dressing needed for aeration and catch up on mowing.  We have a very busy golf calendar for the remainder of the year and taking care of this much-needed maintenance will serve us well.  We appreciate your support! 

Club Championship & Super Senior Championship Results & Payouts

Club Championship

1^st Gross – Andrew Sites  - $150

2^nd Gross – Ben Kidwell - $100

3^rd Gross – Jaison Perdue - $65

 

1^st Net – Justin Dayney - $150

2^nd Net – David Dye - $100

3^rd Net – Justin Rastberger - $65

 

Super Senior Championship

1^st Gross – Steve Pendry - $175

2^nd Gross – Karl Karch - $120

3^rd Gross – Alan Mendleson - $72.50

 

1^st Net – Terry Thompson - $175

2^nd Net – Bill McCormick - $120

3^rd Net – Jim Avery - $72.50

Men's Member-Guest Results

While the weather was a bit problematic, we had a great turn out for this years Men's Member-Guest Golf Tournament.  We had an even bigger turnout to watch the Shootout and support friends and family while enjoying the 1781 Brewing Beer Garden.  Thank you to all who participated and congrats to the winners! 

Palmer Flight: Alan Mendleson + Robert Abriss
Nicklaus Flight: Ron Morris + Brian Meyers
Hogan Flight: Mike Quick + Mike Stokes
Watson Flight: Steve Balleh + Chris Chipko 
Jones Flight: Tim Keilty + Kent Wilson
Snead Flight: Allen Payne + Adam Payne
Player Flight: Jim O'Donnell + Brian O'Donnell
Nelson Flight: Tim Canny + Joe Canny

2020 Overall Champions: Alan Mendleson + Robert Abriss

Great job Men and we hope to see you all in the 2021 Men's Member-Guest! 

Ladies Member-Member Results

9-HOLE DIVISION

Low Net (with wall of fame recognition):  Candy O'Donnell & Jeannie Bartoszek

2nd Low Net:  Carol Gregory & Kathy Wanat

Low Gross:  Jan Macri & Sandy Forville

2nd Low Gross:  Gaye Lauderback & Joan Schulz

18-HOLE DIVISION

Low Net (with Wall of Fame recognition):  Beth Trites & Caroline Orsini

2nd Low Net:  Betzi Bankey & Carol Welford

3rd Low Net:  Debbie Sandstrom & Mary Ryan

Low Gross:  Becki Davis & Brenda Sites

2nd Low Gross:  Kristin Shifflett & Roberta Karch

Skills Competitions:

CTP:  (Sat) Brenda Sites, Carol Gregory, (Sun) Brenda Sites

Closest to the Line:  (Sat) Roberta Karch, Joan Schulz, (Sun) Caroline Orsini, Margie Stratford

Dave's Blog

Click here: Back To "Normal"

Golf Course Maintenance

Dave and his staff are working very hard keeping our course in shape during these hot, dry conditions.  As you have seen, they are hand-watering the course daily.  If you come across them during your round, please allow them a few minutes to finish what they are doing and move out of your way before playing your shot.  They will not hold up play for long.  Sometimes we assume they are going to be there a while and we get impatient.  Please do not hit into them.  The safety of our staff is always our primary concern.  Thank you for the consideration and we appreciate your support!

More great info available on Dave's Blog, click HERE

Results: FLMG #7

TOP FIVE TEAMS:

• 1st - (11) Thompson, Mendleson, Gilmore = $55 each
• 2nd - (10) Karch, St. Ours, Bowles = $40 each
• 3rd - (7) Sites, Dorsett, Vance = $30 each
• 4th - (2) Quick, Marcus, Leake = $20 each
• 5th - (-1) Pendry, Van Pelt, Leake = $10 each

Low Gross: (74) Sites / Pendry = $12.50 per

Low Net: (65) Gilmore = $25

CTP ($25 for each CTP) :

• #4 Dye
• #8 Quick
• #12 Quick
• #15 Stumpf

Gross Skins -- 6 Skins at $16 per skin:

• Pendry with two (2)
• Quick, Sites, Gilmore, Karch with one (1) each

Net Skins -- 8 Skins at $11 per skin:

• Dorsett with three (3)
• Karch with two (2)
• Quick, Pendry, and Cummings with one (1) each

Update on COVID-19 Temporary Golf Policy Changes

We added restrictions to our golf operations to ensure the safety of our members and keep our course open. We are slowly removing those restrictions.  

• Effective immediately, the noodle hole inserts have been removed and members are authorized to remove the flagstick as per the Rules of Golf.  
• Effective Tuesday, July 14, we will be playing the ball down in the bunkers and raking the bunker after a shot will be required. The temporary sand bunker "lift, clean, and place" rule will no longer be in effect.  
• It is recommended that players use a golf towel or hand sanitizer as appropriate. The safety of our members is still our top priority!  
• Bunker rakes will be left in the bunkers, parallel to the line of play and in a low spot (if possible).  
• Any ball resting against a bunker rake will be played in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf: 15.2, posted below.
• Single rider carts are still optional but not mandatory. This is the only COVID restriction still in effect after Tuesday. Reminder: no more than 2 carts in the fairway per hole mandatory.

USGA Rules of Golf: Rule 15.2

If a player’s ball moves while he or she is removing a movable obstruction:

• There is no penalty, and
• The ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated)

A rake is a movable obstruction. When a ball comes to rest leaning against a rake in the bunker, the player may remove the obstruction. If the ball moves as a result of moving the obstruction, he must replace it. If the ball will not come to rest on the spot where it is placed, he must try again. If the ball will not come to rest on the spot after the second try to place it, the player must place the ball at the nearest spot where it will not move that is no closer to the hole.

See this video:  https://youtu.be/kIjsuTQ0TS0

Monday Golf Policy - #protectourmaintenanceguys

All golfers must we aware of our Monday Golf Policy.  Dave and his staff need time to make repairs that can't be done while the course is open.  All golfers must give way to maintenance on Mondays, to include skipping a hole.  Thank you!

Click here for:  Monday Golf Policy

Golf Rounds Report - June 2020

If you are a golfer then you know our golf rounds are up.  How much you may not know...

In June 2020, we played 2,511 rounds of golf.  That is a record for FLCC!  Keep in mind, this is mostly member play.  We have had almost no outside events.

As a comparison vs 2018, that's an 85% increase, vs 2019 a 34% increase.

Our lessons and equipment sales are also at record levels.

We thank our current loyal members and our many new members for their support and we look forward to another busy month on the course!

Click Golf Analysis June 2020 for more information.

BIG THANKS TO DREW, GARRETT AND THE STAFF FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK!!

Ladies Member-Member

The Ladies Member-Member is scheduled for July 25-26.  Any Full Golf or Sports member is eligible to participate.  Membership in the LGA is not required for this event.  Contact the Pro Shop to sign up.

Blue Flags

In the interest of the safety and enjoyment of our golfers, Blue Flag golf carts, on hot days (>80-deg), are authorized to take more than two carts into the fairway unless Cart Path Only restrictions are in place. Once we return to two riders per golf cart, normal golf cart rules will apply.

Golf Committee Summary - June 2020

Golf Committee Summary - June 2020

Men's Member-Member Final Results

Congratulations to our Men's Member-Member Champions: Tom Gilmore and Eric Raust who won the 4 Hole Modified Alternate Shot Shootout with an aggregate score of -3

Final Result

Closest to Pin winners for Day 1:

#4 – Theo Marcus – 8’ 7”

#8 – Brian Cummings – 1’ 11”

#12 – Bruce Wilmer – 3’ 7”

#15 – David Dye – HOLE IN ONE!!!  

Closest to Pin winners for Day 2:

#4 – Theo Marcus – 12’ 6’’

#8 – Mark Iden – 7’ 3”

#12 – Mike Quick – 5’ 1”

#15 – Bill McCormick – 9’ 10”

Big thanks to our Pro Shop, Harbor Club and Maintenance Staff for making this a great event!

FLCC Men’s Member-Guest Invitational

Due to Covid-19 restrictions on our golf operations, the FLCC Men’s Member-Member and Member-Guest dates were swapped. This allows our guests more time to plan and gives us the best chance to host both events.  The 2020 FLCC Member-Guest Invitational will be held: Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, August 1.

The format is very similar to previous years with one exception, we will not have the couple’s awards dinner on Saturday.  Our date swap from the virus resulted in a scheduling conflict at The Cove.  Instead, the awards ceremony will immediately follow the Shootout and be held on the 18^th green.

• In 2019, the registration fee was $675.  With a roughly 25% increase in food cost from the coronavirus, we were looking at $725 or more for this year. Without the awards dinner, the registration fee for 2020 is $575.
• With the implementation of the World Handicap System Playing Handicap, golfers can choose from the Green, White, or Blue tees.  The member and the guest can even play from different tees.
• The format remains the same as last year:
• Thursday, July 30 - 18 hole practice round (One Best Ball Stroke Play), player dinner and Calcutta after.
• Friday, July 31 - 18 or 27 hole option (Four-Ball Match Play).  Any member and guest who both play the Green tees with play 18 holes on Friday.  All other combos (Blue-Blue, Blue-White, White-White, Blue-Green, etc.) will play 27.
• Saturday, August 1 - 18 holes (Four-Ball Match Play) and the Shootout.  Award presentation immediately after on the 18th green.
• On Friday after play, our club is hosting a “Patio Friday.”  We plan to open all 3 venues (Grille, Harbor Club, and The Cove) with food and live music.  This is a great chance to bring spouses and guests so they can see our new venues.  The cost is not included in the Member-Guest registration.

Other great ideas are being discussed and more information will be coming from the Tournament Committee.  Registration details will be in this week’s Golf Gazette.  We are very excited to host a great event and hope you can join us!  

2020 Member-Guest Tournament Committee:

• Keith Armstrong
• Terry Thompson
• Ben Maxwell
• Ron Morris
• Drew Falvey, PGA
• Garrett Moore, PGA
• Bret Shifflett, GM, PGA
• Brett DeGallery, Golf Chair

Handicap Peer Review & Playing Alone

Reminder from the FLCC Rules & Handicap Committee:

The World Handicap System aims to provide golfers with plenty of opportunity to submit scores for handicap purposes, ensuring their Handicap Index is reflective of their demonstrated ability. The more acceptable scores a player submits, the more accurate their Handicap Index will be. 

While many competitive and recreational formats of play may be acceptable, there are certain rounds that would not be eligible for handicap purposes. Examples include rounds played while being coached, playing alone or those played in scramble or alternate-shot formats.

By providing plenty of opportunity for golfers to submit acceptable scores for handicap purposes, the World Handicap System encourages golfers to play more often with others on an equitable basis. This helps create a fun and fair game of golf with anyone and anywhere.

Click on this link for an explanation for the USGA:  USGA Peer Review and Playing Alone

Golf Course Update

Water coolers:  Water coolers are back on the course.

Range tee mats:  We are using the zoysia grass for the practice facility but will return to the mats as appropriate for the weather and range conditions.  Social Distancing is still required!

Rakes:  Rakes are back out on the course, use them as you see fit.  Place them back in the bunker after use.  For now, our bunker "Lift, clean and place" temporary club policy remains in place.

Coronavirus Change - Bunkers

As we resume our golf season, we are slowly eliminating restrictions, as appropriate. Sand bottles, properly sanitized, went back on the golf carts last week. Bunker rakes are continuing to be discussed. We are hopeful we can get them back out soon. 

The Rules & Handicap Committee and the Golf Committee reevaluated the current bunker restriction of Don’t rake bunkers, play as GUR.  Effective immediately, all bunkers are "lift, clean and place" within one (1) club length, must remain in the bunker, no closer to the hole (please smooth out sand with foot).

FLMG season to restart on May 16

FLMG season restart letter

FLMG Sweet-16 Schedule

FLMG Major Events Schedule

LGA season to restart on May 20

LGA President Season Restart Letter

LGA 9-hole Schedule

LGA 18-hole Schedule

Women's Major Events Calendar

LGA Welcome Book

Junior Golf & Tennis Membership Program

For our aspiring junior golfers age 21 and under, we are offering a program to help young players become more involved with our Junior Golf & Tennis Membership.  Golf & tennis are great options to get outdoors for exercise while keeping a safe social distance and learning a sport for a lifetime.  Click on this link for all the details: Junior Golf & Tennis Membership

Update on the FLCC Course Guide

New FLCC Course Guides have been ordered and should arrive in April. There were a few minor updates and they will include the new hole handicaps (a full explanation of those is in a post below). The new Guides will be GREEN so members can easily identify the new vs previous version (currently BLUE).

Reminder, these are at NO COST to our club and we offer them FREE to our members.  We hope you find the Guide useful!  Click here for the new version:  FLCC Course Guide

REMINDER:  New scorecards have been ordered. When they arrive, we will update the GHIN database and go-live with the new hole handicaps. Until then, members are reminded to use current scorecards and hole handicaps, not the new ones as published in this GREEN Guide.  The BLUE Guide is still current.

FLCC Hole Handicaps & the WHS

The World Handicap System (WHS) required a review and subsequent change to our Hole Handicaps.  We have suspended all golf events through the end of April.  We are hopeful that this will be ready to go when we start up again.

Click here for the FLCC Hole Handicap/Stroke Index Allocation Report

Hole Handicaps / Stroke Index Allocation (SIA)

These are difficult times but we are pressing forward on golf issues so we'll be in a good position on the other side. Pending Board of Director's approval, we plan to go live with this May 1. We have suspended all golf events through the end of April and will reassess going forward. This will be ready to go when we start up again, hopefully soon.

Hole Handicaps / SIA Overview: 

• The World Handicap System (WHS) took effect in January 2020 requiring a review of our Hole Handicaps.
• Our members agree that our current Hole Handicaps need review.
• The Hole Handicaps are NOT a ranking of the difficulty of the holes. Under the WHS, they are determined by a formula using VSGA Course Rating data, split into six triads, with each hole ranked on its playing difficulty relative to par. This formula is in the USGA Rules of Handicapping: Click here for Appendix E. The intent of the new system is to spread the handicaps evenly over the 18 holes so that players receiving strokes will have the opportunity to use a high proportion of these strokes before a match result has been decided.  
• The FLCC Rules & Handicap Committee recommends the FLCC Golf Committee and the FLCC Board of Director's approve the new Hole Handicaps/Stroke Index Allocations (SIA) based on the USGA guidelines.
• A summary document with further details will be available next week.

BOTTOM LINE:  Our members can and will most certainly disagree on the USGA’s new system.  However, we should all understand that there is now a process in place that provides an objective approach using an approved methodology, recommended by a highly credible organization, versus, personal opinion or bias coming into play.