YEAR END UPDATE.

By Rich Brunetto

Ray Graham, Shell Knob, won the inaugural Cassville Golf Club's
18-hole Handicap Men's League for 2004.
Tied with Seligman's Dick Schroeder in overall points going into
the final day, Graham played his usual steady round and finished with
a net 72, one shot and one point better than Schroeder to net the first place money and trophy.
Shell Knob's John Dillbeck finished the season with a fine round of net 75, good for third place while Cassville's Bob Callahan took fourth.
Prize monies and trophies will be presented today at the awards luncheon at the club. A special trophy, the "No Luck Award" will also be given to Shell Knob's Ed Banister.
This first season had twenty-one golfers registered. League play will begin again next April. It is open to all area golfers. An organizational meeting date will be announced.

JUNE 16 UPDATE.

The Cassville Golf Club 18-hole high handicappers had fourteen golfers brave the rains during the ninth week of league this past Wednesday.
When play concluded the scoreboard showed Bob Callahan, Cassville, with a net 71 at the top, while Loren Roberts, Shell Knob, came in second with net 72. Other players making it to the winners circle included, Jerry Shelton, Dale Groth and Rich Brunetto with third place net 73's and Dwane Martin and Richard Thompson with fourth place net 75's.

League play continues next Wednesday with an open invitation to all golfers. Be at the club by 8:30 a.m. for pairings.

JUNE 9 UPDATE.

The eighth week of league play drew 14 golfers under threatening skies. Luckily everyone finished and scoring was good as usual. Once again, Ray Graham led the way with an 81. John Dilbeck had an 85 while Dwayne Martin posted a 90.

Our new handicap scoring system is in play. Based on individual handicaps, points are awarded each week for the first 4 places.

They are:
4 for 1st; 3 for 2nd; 2 for 3rd and 1 for 4th. Ties will each be awarded the same amount.

Results are the first seven weeks show Gary Gordon and Rich Brunetto with 15 pts are in first place. John Dilbeck and Dick Schroeder are tied for second with 12, and Jerry Shelton is in third with 9. Three others are tied for fourth.

The league still needs golfers. Play is on Wednesday mornings at 8:30. Fee is $10 with a $2 kitty. Anyone interested just show up or call Rich Brunetto @ 858-3490 for further info.

JUNE 4 UPDATE.

Week seven saw 15 "High Handicapper" golfers tee off under cloudy skies. The day was brightened, however, with some great shotmaking. Leading the way once again was Ray Graham who fired a blistering 3 over 75. Other good scores came from John Dilbeck, 82; Jerry Hotzler, 86; and Ed Banister and Jerry Shelton, 89's. The league is still taking new members. Come out to the course on Wednesdays by 8:15 am. Cost is $10 entry fee and$2 weekly kitty. Any questions, call Rich Brunetto, 858-3490.

MAY 17 UPDATE.

Week five saw play shortened by thunder and lightening for 16 players. A few groups managed to make it though the course before the winds and rain hit.

Some good scoring appeared again this week. Newcomer Jerry Hotzler, Shell Knob, paved the way with 86, while Dick Schroeder, Seligman, came in with a 91 and Loren Roberts played to a 95.

A new league handicap program has been purchased and will be in operation soon.

We welcome all golfers to come join the league. Fees are $10 entry and $2 weekly kitty. Check with the clubhouse or call Rich Brunetto, 858-3490 for further information.

MAY 12 UPDATE.

Another good day on CGC Wed, May 12th with the 18-hole high handicappers league. Twelve golfers hooked up and once again Ray Graham, with an 80, was playing in "A League Of His Own!" Nice shooting, Ray!

Others with good scores included: Dick Schroeder, 83; John Dillbeck, 86; and Jerry Shelton, 87.

Another new face joined the league; unfortunately one of the originals "retired for the time being."

We're still looking for golfers. Come out and join the fun. Check with the course or call Rich Brunetto, 858-3490 for details.

MAY 5 UPDATE.

Had another 16 players on Cinco De Mayo! Beautiful day with some great golf and not-so-great golf being played. Once again Ray Graham led the way with a neat 78! Others with good games included Dwayne Martin, 87;
John Dilbeck, 89: Jerry Shelton, 92.

Still looking for "new blood." Everyone is welcome. Have a good one!