Happy New Year 2011

 

The Churn Creek Golf Association Board and all the staff from Churn Creek Golf Course wishes to extend to all its members a very happy New Year

 

“The Rules of Golf”

Loren Woodmansee

1. A player whose ball lies in a bunker completely covered by casual water drops his ball under Rule 25-1b (ii) at a spot where there is 1/4 inch of casual water. This spot is the nearest spot providing maximum available relief. The ball rolls into a spot where there is about 1/2 inch of casual water. What is the ruling?

2. A player's ball is struck towards a water hazard. It is known or virtually certain that the player's ball is in the water hazard, and he drops a ball under Rule 26-1b. Before he plays the dropped ball, his original ball is found within the five-minute search period. What is the ruling?

You will find the answers to Woody’s Perch Quiz on the last page

 

Happy Birthday wishes for January 2011

We wish to extend the happiest of birthday wishes to the following members and spouses;

 Don Carver (1-7), Leandro Bortolazzo (1-9), Jim McClure (1-10), Chet Haskins (1-10),
 John Soares (1-13), Ron Hein (1-15), Loren Woodmansee (1-16), Nick Masellis (1-16),
Tom Galles (1-17), Joe Cook (1-19), Craig Burkett (1-22), Jim Carter (1-26), Don Northam (1-29)
 wife of Don Carver “Jean” (1-6), wife of James Lifka “Sharon” (1-6),
 wife of Gus Vasilakis “Kathleen” (1-9), wife of Rick Chatin “Karen” (1-17),
 wife of Don Northam “Bernice” (1-2)

  If you have been left off this list we either do not have your information or my tired old eyes missed it and I apologize. Now you can update your info as you pay your dues. If you want to get Birthday kudos for you and your wife make sure we have your BD’s

 

January Truism’s

1. Electric golf carts always break down at the furthest point from the clubhouse.

2. During the first round with a brand new set of clubs you got for Christmas, the ball has to be played from a road.

 

 

The lighter side
“Did You Know”

In this segment we will attempt to teach our loyal readers the many definitions of golf terms, sayings, phrases, and or folklore of Golf.
No Blood; Phrase used most often in match-play situations to indicate that the hole was halved, or played even, and no money has been won or lost.
Blow Up; To have your golf game come apart at the seams. Easily recognized: When your score is blowing up, and so are you. Also referred to as Quicksand.
Bo Derek; A perfect shot. The expression comes from Ms. Derek's role in the movie 10, in which some considered her as attractive as a 350-yard drive down the middle of the fairway. Churn Creek Players may disregard this one.
Bogey - The number of strokes needed to finish a hole by a golfer of average skill and above-average honesty.

 CCGA 2011 activities schedule
Our New Tournament Chairman Dave Spinks and Activities Chairman Charles Gilbreath are hard at work scheduling our 2011 events. Hers is what they have tentatively scheduled so far.

At Home

NCGA 4 Ball Net – 2 man/1 best ball---------Saturday January 29, 2011
CCGA, Saint Valentine Day Massacre--------Saturday February 12 2011.
NCGA Zone Qualifier -- 4 man/2 best ball ---2 day event Sat/Sun March 5/6, 2011
CCGA String and Throw Tournament---------Saturday March 19 2011  
CCGA Devil Ball Tournament----------------- Saturday April 16 2011   
NCGA Senior 4 Ball --- 2 man/1 best ball---- Sometime in June 2011
NCGA Net Amateur Full Handicap------------Sometime in July 2011
CCGA Family Day Bar-b-Q--------------------Under review
CCGA Club Championship --------------------Sometime in September 2011
CCGA, Toys for Kids Charity -----------------Saturday Dec 3, 2011 

CCGA Travel Events Schedule
Lake Shastina Golf Resort……May 19, 2011 Depending on the wind…we may choose another course.
Fall River……………………..Saturday August 8, 2011…Not confirmed
Bailey Creek …………………Wednesday September 10...Not confirmed
Table Mountain ……………...October 2011

 

New Members for January 2011

We are please to welcometo our association, Chet Haskins and Mark Rose, Jorge Hunt

 

 

CCGA Mystery Member

“Who am I?
Answer on last page

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor and CCGA Members

A friend at Churn Creek told me about these, I didn't believe him but it is true.  There are these 2 machines in the garage.  One will wash your cloths and the other will dry them.  I tried them today it was totally cool.  But if you find some in your garage, be careful with the one that dries.  If you put your sweat shirts in it, you will have to give them to the little kid next door.  Next I am going to try washing the dishes in the golf ball washer under the kitchen counter.  I told him I found it a long time ago.  I warned him to push the button for cold dry or it would wreck his balls.  He also told me what that back scratcher I found next to the toilet was for.  I tried it but found it was just quicker to put a new toilet in when the old one gets to smelly.  I am really learning a lot of cool stuff.  If anyone has any other cool ideas let me know.  I am really getting good around the house.  I don't know why we always took the garbage out.  I found it is easier to bring the can in and put it by the refrigerator.  I spray painted it a kind of rainbow color it really goes good with the recycling can.  The recycling can was an after thought, but I am trying to be more earth friendly.  The problem I am having is the beer cans fill up the recycling can before the Manhandler trays fill up the trash can.  I think I will call the trash company and see if I can get a smaller trash can and a larger recycle can.  I don't have to get up anymore to let the dogs out.  I cut a hole in the wall by the wood stove.  I think I got it to close.  My black labs now look like large hairless Chippewa's.  My friend was over playing pool where the dinning room table used to be, he said I should show them at that Kanoba dog food show.  Well it is time to boil some hot dogs for supper they are really good after you dry them off and put them on a peanut butter and jelly bun with just a dab of ketchup.  I have 8 varieties of ice cream to choose from.  Did you know ice cream makes a great main dish when you don’t feel like boiling some hot dogs?   I hope the New Year brings you lower handicaps and more importantly good camaraderie with the members of our club. 

You’re humble Pres. Rambling Ron

 

Dear Ramblin

I’m Speechless…

 

Ed

 

Members profile corner

Meet Lee Lamp

I was born on November 12, 1955 in Oakland Ca. I attended San Lorenzo High. After I graduated I served in the United Sates Air Force from September 1973 through Oct 1997. I attended the community college of the Air Force and received special training/schooling throughout my enlistment. I was stationed Travis AFB Ca, Turkey, March AFB, Ca, Lackland AFB Texas, Alconbury United Kingdom, and Ellsworth AFB, SD

I moved from Rapid City SD to Redding July 4, 1997 I married my lovely wife Cary who I met in high school on June 25th 1982. We have been married now for 28 great years. Cary has been a stay at home wife taking care of me and my family. I have two daughters Heidi and Mariah and two Sons Jarrod and Ryder. We have 3 grandchildren Ethan, McKenna, and Chase.

After my 24 year career in the Air Force I went to work for Pinnacle Telecommunications as the Quality Manager were I’m still employed. I retired form the Air Force in 1997 and look forward to the day I can retire from my current job.

My fondest memory was re-kindling my relationship with my wife in 1981. I love to play golf and spend time with my family. I would hope people would think of me as being “committed to getting things right”.

Personal likes, favorite movie there are many off the top of my head “Man from Snowy River” Music I like Garth Brook “The Dance” Favorite Restaurant Logan’s Road House.

What do I value or cherish most in my life experience is that my military service gave me the opportunity to meet many people from all walks of life and of different cultures. I’ll cherish every minute of it. Lastly I had the opportunity to play The Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. Getting a tee time was a story in itself. My secret……J

 

 

 

Picture of the Month

 

CCGA celebrated “Toys for Kids 2010” with resounding success with this great turnout on a very dismal day weather wise. Thanks to you it works.

 

Joke of the month

"I play golf in the low eighties," the old man was telling one of the youngsters at his club.

"Wow," said the young man, "that's pretty impressive."

"Not really," said the old man, "Any hotter and I'd probably have a stroke."

Website update
http://ccgagolfredding.com

We have planned a number of cosmetic changes for 2011 that will make our website better looking and a bit more functional. Yes I know you think, gee how could we possible make it any better? Well I will tell you that Barbara and I constantly review and look for ways to improve our site.  As of this writing Barbara is hard at work making it possible for members to review all newsletters in our archives going back to the beginning. Go to our website click news, you will see a drop down menu click 2010. You will see all the months available. Sorry we only have 2010 on line as we used a different link for newsletters before 2010. 

Win a free lunch! On our website you can view the 2010 Club champions and representatives that won our local NCGA competition. We use the same pictures that we use in our Tournament results section for 2010 on same website. Go to Hall of Honor under membership tab and check out the pictures (excluding hole in one) Identify the picture that I have altered just a little and send me your answer and you can win one of Ce Ce’s fantastic sandwiches with salad and beverage of your choice. If there is a tie we will have a drawing. Deadline 1/16.11

 

Laws of Golf
  January 2011

   
By, Ron Hein

LAW 27:
              It's not a gimme if you're still away.                

CCGA Members Business Advertisement

This section is for the use Association members to showcase their businesses. If this proves to be popular we will continue to dedicate space in our newsletter for others to use.
All future advertisements are subject to time and space and must be submitted for review no later than the 15th of the preceding month. You must be a ccga member in good standing and minor cost may apply. Also you can have your business card posted on our bulletin board. Leave them with CC in the clubhouse.

 

 

The Morris Code
Thursday Morning Boys

By Don Morris

 

 

 

Answer to Woody’s Quiz
1. In equity (Rule 1-4), and under the principle of Rule 20-2c (v), the player may re-drop and, if the ball so rolls again, place the ball where it first struck a part of the course when re-dropped.

2. As it was known or virtually certain that the ball was in the water hazard when the player put the substituted ball into play, that ball was correctly substituted and he may not play the original ball.

If the original ball was found in the water hazard and this discovery affects the reference point for proceeding under Rule 26-1b, resulting in the substituted ball having been dropped in a wrong place, the player must correct the error under Rule 20-6. The player must proceed in accordance with any of the applicable options under Rule 26-1 with respect to the correct reference point (see Decisions 20-6/2 and 26-1/16). Otherwise, Rule 20-6 does not apply and the player must continue play with the dropped ball. In either case, the player incurs a penalty of one stroke under Rule 26-1.

In the unlikely event that the original ball was found outside the water hazard, the player must continue with the dropped ball under penalty of one stroke (Rule 26-1). (Revised)

 

Answer to Mystery Picture:
Our brand spanking new Treasure
Paul Zichichi

 

CCGA Editor and Publisher

Rick Faller
The content of this newsletter is solely for the purpose of promoting this association. We encourage all members to be part of this newsletter by sending in jokes, questions, viewpoints, and even complaints to our Letters to the Editor at twophy@hotmail.com

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CCGA Elected Board of Directors 2011

President ---------------------Ron Hein
Vice President---------------Brandon Ketchum
Secretary---------------------Craig Burkett
Treasure----------------------Paul Zichichi
Tournament Chairman----Dave Spinks
Handicap Chairman-------Tom Baird
Rules Chairman-------------Loren Woodmansee

Activities/Promotion-------Charles Gilbreath
Website Administrator/Newsletter Editorial----Rick Faller