TIERRA REJADA G.C. - 12/02/2021: Our field of 15 stalwarts succumbed to the rugged challenge

Mr. Sabbe

of the Rejada as scoring soared with nary a round in the 70s, however an even dozen divot diggers did make the money list. Jim Sabbe's $39 take topped that list while posting a solo birdie and 2nds in both Super Low Gross & Low Putts(tied). Identical $35 sums went to Craig Fehrman, winner of the Low Putts along with a shared birdie, and to Joe Pasterello, winner in Low Net plus a shared tweeter and 3rd Partners. Tom Abraham's solo birdie and his Low Putts 2nd Place paid out $34. The Super Low Gross winner was Kevin Boyce who added his own shared birdie to pocket $25. Next, at $24, was Tom Knickerbocker who won the Porter Low Gross competition along with ties for both Partners 1st Place & 3rd Low Net. Bob Stone's $18 take rewarded his Porter Gross runner-up spot and identical ties as The Knick in Partners and Low Net. The final 1/2 birdie share sent $14 to Paul Venetos. Runner-up in the Low Net category was Marilou Miller worth an even Ten Bucks. Both Jimmy Dodds and Ron Troncatty snagged $7 for their 1st Place ties in Partners although paired with other Partners. Tony Giapapas partnered up with Joey P. for a 3rd Place $2 payout.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE G.C. - 12/08/2021: Official Tournament Round CANCELLED due to inclement weather and failure to field a minimum of Two(2) Foursomes as stipulated in our Manifesto. However, we are pleased to report that a quartet of intrepid die-hards, Messrs. Boyce, Giapapas, Simon, and Stone actually completed a precipitation plagued Front Nine, followed by a recovery & lunch break in the restaurant, and then back out to play a precipitation-free Back Nine. Kudos to these hardy fellows!
BUENAVENTURA G.C. - 12/16/2021: The chilly weather and holiday season commitments reduced the field to a dedicated dozen of whom a 3/4 majority (that's 9 players for the mathematically challenged) divvied up the wager pots, topped by Bob Stone's $48 take from a solo birdie and 1st Place in both Putts and Partners. Tom Knickerbocker picked up $45 with his win in Porter Low Gross, a tie for 1st in Low Net and his own solo birdie. Low Round of the Day was a stellar 73 posted by Kevin Boyce that earned $40 from placings "across the board", 1st Place in both Super Low Gross & Low Net(tied), 2nds in Partners & Low Putts(tied), and a solo birdie. The 4th solo birdie payout went to Tony Giapapas who also took 2nds in both Porter Gross & Partners for a $35 payout. First Place in Partners and a tie for 1st in Low Net sent $14 to Marilou Miller. Also tied for 1st in Low Net was Jimmy Dodds worth $6. The trio of Brian Oblak, Jeff Sable, and Bruce Simon each received Two Bucks for their 2nd Place placings in whatever.
SIMI HILLS G.C. - 12/23/2021: Tournament Round CANCELLED due to the unwelcome, but sorely needed, prodigious precipitation.

Olivas Links G.C. - 12/30/2021: Tournament Round CANCELLED due to the unwelcome, but still sorely needed, prodigious precipitation now known as the December Deluge!

Unfortunately our intrepid GIG's Reporter Mr. Belson who does a fine job collecting and reporting on the working and playing exploits of the members, active and inactive, of Don Porter's Thursday Golf Group throughout the year has suffered a minor hand injury which takes him both off the course and away from his keyboard for a week or two. We wish him well in his recovery -- Be sure to inform Mike about any off-course activities ESPECIALLY those involving your work assignments in the "biz" so that this column can remain current and viable throughout the coming year (Don't be shy!) -- We trust that all enjoyed their Holiday Season and that 2022 brings great prosperity for all on and off the course!