May 24th Golfnut Update

There was beautiful weather for 14 golfers who teed it up on Sunday. Steve McDowell joined Club 70 for 2009 with a 78. He birdied # 2. Dusty Masching took medalist honors with a sensational 74 with birdies on 6 & 15. Joe Wenzel birdied # 18 and Dee Benway posted a birdie on the tough # 9. No other scores were reported. Rick Farnan made his debut. The rain washed away the scheduled golf for Memorial Day. We have 3 tee times for next Sunday starting at 8:20 am and we have no openings.

IN - Tony King, Tim McClintick, EZ Bill, Bill Haas, Mickey Winkler, Dee Benway, Joe Wenzel, Steve McDowell, Rick Kirkbride, Reno King, Gary Toubeau, Rick Farnan

OUT - Benny Hayes, Frank Bradley, Jerry Schraeder, Billy King

Eagle Ridge Trip and update

The Golfnuts traveled to Eagle Ridge for three days of golf at the top resort in Illinois. George Lange returned to Galena from Las Vegas. He owned the par 3 number 8 at the North course sticking two tee shots within 6 feet but failed to make the birdies. The weather was perfect for the extended weekend. Frank Bradley made his first trip to Galena with the group. It was another successful outing and we agree that we must return next year. We have 4 tee times for Sunday starting at 9 am and we have no openings.

IN - Tony King, Benny Hayes, Joe Wenzel, Dee Benway, Steve McDowell, Jerry Schraeder, EZ Bill, Reno King, Bill Haas, Dusty Masching, Bob Kooy, Dave Tiller, John Secunda, Troy Roberts, Billy King, Billy King 2

OUT - Tim McClintick, Fred Girardini (DL), Mickey Winkler (DL), Billy King , Gary Toubeau

Golfnuts May 10th Update

Jerry hit a wedge into the cup from 75 yards out on number 6 for a birdie

15 golfers teed it up on Sunday. We started the morning in short sleeves but the clouds moved in and the winds picked up to toughen the course and conditions. Ryan Samp shot a 76 with birdies on 12, 14 and 18. Mickey broke 80 with a 79 and a lone birdie on 13. Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, and Jerry Schraeder all birdied number 3. Jerry added another bird on number 6 with the shot of the day from 75 yards out into the cup and Rick Kirkbride also birdied 6. Newcomer Tim Wolfmeyer finished with a birdie on 18 and shot a respectable 81. The group heads to Eagle Ridge next Sunday but we have 2 tee times at Kellogg starting at 8:28 am.

IN - Bob Kooy, Rick Kirkbride, Gary Toubeau, Jerry Schraeder, Mickey Winkler, Dee Benway, Rick Farnan

OUT- Reno King, Fred Girardini

May 3rd Opening Day

Lela was our gracious host and led the Kellogg golfnuts in prayer at Hooters for great weather the remainder of the season.

We finally started playing golf. Great weather and very soggy course were the conditions for the 2009 opening day. Newcomer Dee Benway took medalist honors with a 74. He birdied 12 & 13 with the shot of the day coming on 13 by Dee with an outstanding chip in. Benny Hayes was dazzling with 2 birdies on 6 & 15. Tony King birdied 8 & 13 and Reno posted a 3 on 13 as well. We have 4 tee times next Sunday starting at 8:28 am. We are full.

IN - Tony King, Mickey Winkler, Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Rick Kirkbride, EZ Bill, Bill Haas, Jerry Schraeder, Ryan Samp, Steve McDowell, Tim Wolfmeyer, Reno King, Dusty Masching, Gary Toubeau, Billy King, Bob Kooy

OUT - Joe Wenzel