- As we had advertised, we had a 9 hole scramble immediately following the O.U. - Texas game last Saturday. Craig Martin was in charge of making the teams, first, trying to make the teams as evenly matched as possible, and then matching friends with friends as well. By the results, he did a pretty good job: ALL FIVE TEAMS ENDED UP WITH A SCORE OF 31. WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF THAT HAPPENING!!! (by the way, a "thank you" for the good time to my team members: Ann Cowan, Jeff Rule and Larry & Lana Hudgens)- We have one tournament left: Finale of the Thursday Couples' nights (Sunday, October 21, 1:00 p.m.). We will follow the tournament with cookout. Give us a call!
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- Many of you have met my
daughter Paola Alvarez-Bennett, "the attorney" who runs her law firm in Oklahoma City, but not as many have met Anya, "the golfer" who has been all over the country playing tournament golf while finding time to speak on behalf of "KidSafeFoundation". Anya, who was one of the contestants in Golf Channel's "Big Break", will be in Elk City next week, Oct. 23-27. We are planning a gathering on Friday evening (Oct. 26), more details later. Anya recently made the finals of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament which will be played next month in Daytona Beach, FL., and is planning to play on Friday and Saturday with various members.... give us a call!
- The clubhouse will be going through some internal redecorating, which will include new tables and chairs in several places and a new board room (where the old pro-shop used to be). The intention is not only to replace with nicer, more comfortable furniture, but also to make everything look more golf related... stay tuned!
- For all of you who still follow the PGA Tour... cheer for Steve Wheatcroft! Steve is not in the top 125 in the money list this year and needs either a good finish at this week's McGladry's in Georgia, or, in next week at the PGA Tour Q-School in order to be exempt next year. Now, you ask, why do I choose Steve Wheatcroft? First, I happen to always cheer those considered "underdogs" whom I feel can challenge to the "top dogs", and second, I happen to have what you would say a personal interest in him because his caddie, Patrick Horstmann happens to be Anya's boyfriend! Simple truth from a parent! Play hard Steve! (FYI - Steve is ranked inside the top 500 golfers in the world -it just shows how good all these players are!-, and has one win in the Nationswide Tour). |
- Chuck Hargrove hosted the seven time world champions in team roping, Clay Cooper and Jay Barnes for a round of golf. Clay and Jay are in Elk City for a rodeo tomorrow, north of town, and of course, for the World Championships next week in Oklahoma City. Local golfers and Elk City Golf & Country Club members Eddie Davis and Danny Teel are also team roping partners and are scheduled to be in Oklahoma City as well. Good luck Eddie & Danny!
- For all those interested in the club's 2012 season: this year we saw an increase of over 20% in rounds, both from members and visitors. We had a couple of additional events, including the inaugural Children's Miracle Network hosted by Love's Country Stores and co-sponsored by Linn Energy (it raised $25,000 for the hospital in Oklahoma City).
- Remember, using the service of tee times is not a "requirement" for members, but view it as a tool to help everyone during busy times. With increased play, a simple phone call will help you and the pro-shop to coordinate and enjoy your time at the golf course. In addition, members, please be aware that during tournaments with less than 100 people, the course will be available for members not in that day's tournament.
- Paul Azinger is well remembered as the last USA's Ryder Cup Captain who won the cup. I remember him for something else as well. Paul once said something that I relate to: "when I became a famous player, I'd go to my locker and find a few new shirts, a couple of dozen balls, tees, gloves, shoes and anything I needed. Basically, things that I could now afford, but, what I really appreciated was the little things that I could not afford, that others did for me when I was not so famous". That type of appreciation now goes to Rob Ellis, formerly from Oklahoma, and now head professional at Jekyll Island Golf Club in Georgia, who opened the doors for Anya while she was traveling in the area so she could have a place where to practice for a few days. Thank you Rob!