October 7th Golfnut News

 Rick Kirkbride had the lone birdie of the day with a chip in on #2

Frank Bradley joined the golfnuts and took 2nd place in the Stableford

8 golfers teed it up on Sunday. Steve McDowell took medalist honors with an 82. Rick Kirkbride captured 1st in the Stableford with the lone birdie of the day on #2. Frank placed 2nd and Bill Haas and EZ Bill tied for 3rd. We have 3 tee times this Sunday starting at 9 am at Kellogg GC and we have several openings.

IN- Tony King, Steve McDowell, Mickey Winkler, Rick Kirkbride, EZ Bill,

OUT- Reno King, Jerry Schraeder

September 30th Golfnut News

 Dan Sordelet was the big money winner on Sunday

Tim McClintick captures medalist honors

9 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Kellogg GC under ideal weather conditions. Tim McClintick posted an 80 for medalist honors. Reno King took 1st placed in the Stableford.With the lone birdie of the day on # 1  Dan Sordelet was the big money winner placing 2nd and winning closest to the pin on 17. Tim McClintick took 3rd and Mickey Winkler had the greenie on # 3. 
We have 2 tee times for this Sunday starting at 9 am and we have no openings. Please let me know if you want to play.
IN - Rick Kirkbride, Steve King, EZ Bill, Tony King, Mickey Winkler, Joe Wenzel, Bill Haas, Steve McDowell
OUT- Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Jerry Schraeder
Tee time responsibility is Fred Girardini, Joe Wenzel and Dan Sordelet

September 16th Golfnut update

 11th Hooters World Champons

Benny Hayes, Joe Wenzel, Ryan Samp and Bill Haas

 2012 Hooters group

Tony King sports a KB Elliott hat while Dan Kirwan checks in players

19 golfers teed it up Sunday under cool conditions but the winds blew in sunshine and warm air by the back nine. The 11th Hooters World Championship and the first 4 man scramble event is history. The team of Benny Hayes, Joe Wenzel, Bill Haas and Ryan Samp shot an 11 under par 61 to capture the trophy. Second place went to Tim McClintick, Rick Farnan and Tony King with a 66. Closest to the pin prizes went to Fred Girardini  # 7 and Joe Wenzel # 17. Rick Farnan took the longest putt prize on # 11. A special thanks to all of the corporate sponsors,  KB Elliott, Pepperridge Farms, Specialty Imports, Hooters and Scott Forge for their generous door prizes. We would also like to give a big thanks to Dan Kirwan for helping the outing run smoothly.
We will continue to play on Sunday. We have 3 tee times starting at 8:10 at Kellogg GC and we have 3 openings. Please let me know if you plan to play.

IN- Tony King, EZ Bill, Reno King, Mickey Winkler, Tim McClintick, Rick Kirkbride, Steve McDowell, Dan Sordelet, Joe Wenzel

OUT- Rick Farnan, Jerry Schraeder, Billy King, Fred Girardini

September 9th Golfnut News

Who will wear the crown on Sunday?

The 11th Hooters World Championship will be held at Kellogg GC this Sunday starting at 8:10 am. This year's tournament will be a 4 man scramble format ending the 2 man format after 10 years. The entry fee is $35. We have 19 golfers this year and hope to grow the tournament every year. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before you tee time
Tee times
8:10 am Tim McClintick, Tony King, Rick Farnan
8:18 am Dusty Masching, Jerry Schraeder, Dan Sordelet, Reno King
8:26 am  Fred Girardini, Matt Knox, Steve McDowell, EZ Bill
8:34 am  Dave Tealbey, Doyle Collins, Bob Kooy, Bill Leroy
8:42 am Ryan Samp, Bill Haas, Benny Hayes, Joe Wenzel

Good Luck and have fun
Tee time responsibility this week is Mickey, Ryan and Steve McDowell

August 19th Golfnut News

 There is 1 opening for the Hooters World Championship. 20 players will tee it up on September 2nd at Kellogg in a 4 man scramble competition. The players are Benny Hayes, EZ Bill, Bob Kooy, Dan Sordelet, Fred Girardini, Joe Wenzel, Mickey Winkler, Rick Farnan, Rick Kirkbride, Ryan Samp, Reno King, Steve McDowell,Tim McClintick, Tony King, Dave Tealbey, Dusty Masching, Bill Leroy, Matt Knox, Neal Pearson. Entry fee is $35

Only 7 players teed it up on Sunday under ideal weather conditions. Tony King took medalist honors with a 79 and a birdie on 14. He captured both closest to the pins on 3 and 17 and finished 2nd in Stableford. He was fortunate to play with Rick, Reno and Tim proving the theory that "you play better when you play with great golfers." Jerry Schraeder won the Stableford shooting a 38 on the back 9 and a birdie on #2. Other birdie shooters were Steve McDowell #8, Reno #6, and Tim #12. Sunday is Mickey Winkler's birthday and don't forget Ryan Samp's bachelor party on Saturday starting at Crusens at 6 pm. We have 4 tee times starting at 8:10 am at Kellogg and we have 3 openings.
IN- Benny Hayes, EZ Bill, Dan Sordelet, Fred Girardini, Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel, Rick Kirkbride, Steve McDowell, Tim McClintick, Billy King, Mickey Winkler, John Fleming, Jeff Pulfer
OUT- Tony King
Tee time responsibility is Tim McClintick, Fred Girardini, and EZ Bill

August 12th Golfnut News

Corporate sponsors Steve King and Bill Leroy share an Erdinger with Dusty

The 11th Hooters will be a 4 man scramble on September 2nd at Kellogg GC and there are 3 openings

Nine golfers teed up at Kellogg on Sunday, The course was set up for the Men's City Tourney and played long and strong. Ryan Samp posted a 76 with birdies on 5,11 & 15 for medalist honors. Other birdies were made by Steve McDowell 11&15 and Mickey Winkler on 6. Tony King won closest to the pin on #3 and 17. We traveled to Hooters after golf for a board meeting where the board decided to make this year and future years a 4 man scramble instead of 2 man. There will be individual hole prizes during the tournament. Bob Kooy ties the knot after a lengthy engagement this Saturday, Congratulations Bob. We will play this Sunday at Kellogg starting at 8:10 am and we have no openings.
IN - Tony King, Tim McClintick,  Rick Kirkbride, EZ Bill, Jerry Schraeder, Ryan Samp, Reno King, Steve McDowell
OUT- Mickey Winkler, Bob Kooy, Rick Farnan, Benny Hayes, Joe Wenzel

Tee Time responsibility is Jerry Schraeder, Steve McDowell, Reno King

August 5th Golfnut News

 The 11th Annual Hooters World Championship is September 2nd

Ryan Samp was white hot on Sunday

11 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Kellogg with a slight threat of rain that never materialized. Ryan Samp took medalist honors shooting 74 with a birdie on 15. Rick Farnan birdied 16 and Jerry Schraeder knocked a long putt in on #6 for birdie. Jerry also took 1st place in the Stableford, Ryan 2nd and Bob Kooy was 3rd. Bob also stuck one close on #3 for closest to the pin and Tony King won #17.
The Hooters official invitations have been sent to all players and the response has been outstanding. There will be a board meeting at Hooters following golf this Sunday.

We have 3 tee times at Kellogg GC starting at 8:30 am and we have 3 openings.

IN- Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Mickey Winkler, Tony King, Steve McDowell, Reno King, EZ Bill, Rick Farnan, Ryan Samp
OUT - Jerry Schraeder, Rick Kirkbride, Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini

Tee time responsibility is Mickey Winkler, Benny Hayes, Steve McDowell

July 29th Golfnut News

 Fred Girardini posted birdies on # 9 and 12

Hooters World Championship is September 2nd in 39 days

12 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Donovan GC. Tony King was medalist with an 80 and placed 2nd in the Stableford. Rick Kirkbride took 1st place with a birdie on # 7. Joe Wenzel finished 3rd. Reno and Steve McDowell were closest to the pin on 3 and 14 respectively. Fred Girardini birdied 9 & 12. Benny stuck one close on 4 for a kick in birdie and Tim McClintick birdied 17. We return to Kellogg GC starting at 8 am with 3 tee times and 1 opening.

Hooters World Championship will be Sunday September 2nd

Tee time responsibility is Tony, Rick Farnan and Ryan Samp
IN - Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Tony King, EZ Bill, Reno, Rick Farnan, Bob Kooy, Ryan Samp, Steve McDowell, Jerry Schraeder, Mickey Winkler
OUT - Fred Girardini, Joe Wenzel, Bill Haas, Rick Kirkbride

July 22nd Golfnut News

 Another great Las Vegas golf trip played at  Angel Park, The Legacy and Painted Desert with Benny, George Lange, Tony and Tim

Hooters World Championship will be September 2nd

Steve McDowell was blessed by the golf gods on Sunday

10 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Kellogg. A warm day led to some excellent scores. Steve McDowell and Tim McClintick posted 76 to tie for medalist honors and finish 1 and 2 in the Stableford. Rick Farnan shot an 80 with a birdie on #15 for 3rd place. EZ Bill took closest to the pin on #3 and Rick Kirkbride won on #17. Other birdie shooters were Steve McDowell (5), Benny Hayes (5), Fred Girardini (11) and Rick Kirkbride (15). Dan Kirwan attended the Hooters board meeting and hopes to return to action soon. Hooter's Selection Sunday will be August 26th and The World Championship is September 2nd at Kellogg. A special thanks to our Las Vegas host George Lange for another outstanding golf visit. We move to Donovan next Sunday at 8 am where we have 3 tee times and we are full.

Tee Time responsibility for July 22nd is Joe Wenzel, Bob Kooy and Tony King at Kellogg at 5:45 am

IN - Tony King, Steve McDowell, Benny Hayes, EZ Bill, Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini, Reno King, Rick Kirkbride, Tim McClintick, Jerry Schraeder, Bill Haas, Bob Kooy
OUT - Rick Farnan

July 8th Golfnut News

 Benny sizzled on Sunday with a 79 and 2 birdies

Ben, Tim and Tony head to Las Vegas

10 golfers teed it up on Sunday. Benny Hayes was hotter than the weather shooting a 79 with birdies on 5 and 15. He posted the only red numbers of the day and captured 1st in the Stableford. Rick Kirkbride place 2nd and Reno took 3rd. Fred Girardini won both closest to the pin honors. Tim, Benny and Tony will be joining George Lange in Las Vegas for some desert golf. We have 3 tee times next Sunday at Kellogg starting at 8 am and there is 1 opening.

Tee time responsibility is Reno, Tony and EZ

IN- Fred Girardini, Mickey Winkler, Steve McDowell, Rick Kirkbride, Frank Bradley, EZ Bill, Bob Kooy, Reno King, Rick Farnan, Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel

OUT- Tony King, Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Dan Sordelet

July 1st Golfnut News

Happy Fathers Day

Tim was white hot and shared medalist honors

June 24th rained out

Ten golfers teed it up at Kellogg on Fathers day. Warm temperatures and light winds led to some good scores. Tim McClintick and Ryan Samp shared medalist honors with a 78. Ryan sizzled on the back 9 with birdies on 12 and 18. Rick Farnan posted a birdie on 13 and Bob Kooy captured closest to the pin on 7 and made the birdie putt. Benny Hayes won Stableford with plus 10 and shot 83. Tim and Steve McDowell with a birdie on #9 tied for 2nd. Closest to the pin on 17 went to Ryan Samp who missed the birdie try. We have 4 tee times at Kellogg GC starting at 8:10 am and we have 5 openings.

Tee time responsibility is Benny Hayes, Jerry Schraeder and Steve McDowell

IN- Benny Hayes, Ryan Samp, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, Reno King, Rick Kirkbride, Dan Sordelet, Jerry Schraeder, Fred Girardini, Mickey Winkler

OUT- Tony King, Rick Farnan, Joe Wenzel

June 17th Golfnut News

Celebrate your father on Fathers Day

Tim was steady all day and took medalist honors

Nine golfers teed it up on a windy Sunday morning. The day started out beautiful but gusty winds toughened the course and inflated scores. Tim McClintick posted an 80 for medalist honors. Mickey Winkler's game is shaping up as he captured 1st in the stableford competition. Tony King posted the lone birdie on the front on #7 and Benny Hayes battled the wind to birdie number 13. Tony won closest to the pin on #3 and Rick Farnan stuck one close on #17. We have 3 tee times at Kellogg GC starting at 8:40 am and we have no openings. Happy Father's day to all of the dads.
Tee time responsibility is Billy King, Tony King, and Bob Kooy

IN- Tony King, Benny Hayes,, Tim McClintick, EZ Bill, Steve McDowell, Joe Wenzel, Dan Sordelet, Rick Farnan, Ryan Samp, Jeff Pulfer, Bob Kooy, Rick Kirkbride
OUT- Reno King, Bill Haas, Mickey Winkler, Jerry Schraeder, Fred Girardini

June 10th Golfnut News

 EZ Bill celebrates his 83rd birthday

Benny Hayes was sensational on the front with 2 birdies

12 golfers teed it up on Sunday at the new and improved Kellogg GC. It was a great day for golf. Tim McClintick was medalist posting an 82 with a birdie chip in on #18. Benny was white hot on the front with a chip in birdie on #5 and a kick in birdie on #8, He went into "Stable bagging" mode on the back but still managed to take 2nd place. Rick Kirkbride was steady all day and captured 1st place and 3rd went to Mickey Winkler who birdied #6. Jerry Schraeder opened his round with a birdie on #1. Bob Kooy stuck it close to the pin on #3 and Jerry took the greenie prize on #17. We have 3 tee times this Sunday starting at 8:10 am and we have 3 openings.
Tee Time responsibility is Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini and Dan Sordelet

IN- Tony King, Joe Wenzel, Benny Hayes, Rick Farnan, EZ Bill, Jerry Schraeder, Steve McDowell, Tim McClintick, Mickey Winkler

OUT- Fred Girardini, Ryan Samp, Reno King, Rick Kirkbride, Dan Sordelet, Bob Kooy, Bill Haas

June 3rd Golfnut News

 EZ Bill becomes the 1st 83 year old member this Sunday

Ryan Samp captured medalist honors with a 79

Seven golfers teed it up at Donovan on Sunday. Ryan Samp took medalist honors with a 79. Tony King shot an 80 and took 1st place in the Stableford. Joe Wenzel was the big money winner placing 2nd and winning closest to the pin cash. Donovan played tough as there were no birdies recorded. The group heads to Kellogg GC after 10 months. The park district has polished up the course and I am hoping for a great turnout this Sunday. EZ Bill turns 83 on Saturday so wish him a Happy Birthday. We have 3 tee times starting at 8 am at Kellogg and we have no openings.

Tee Time responsibility for this Sunday at 6 am at Kellogg is Tony, EZ and Tim

IN- Tony King, Bill Haas, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, Ryan Samp, Mickey Winkler, Rick Kirkbride, Joe Wenzel, Benny Hayes, Jerry Schraeder, Dan Sordelet

OUT- Reno King, Gary Toubeau, Rick Farnan,Billy King, Fred Girardini

May 27th Golfnut News

 The 5 Kings at Eagle Ridge

 Frank Bradley, Tony King, Steve McDowell and Superstar Drew Norman

Your 2012 Eagle Ridge Gang

16 golfers traveled to Galena.IL for a 3 day golf extravaganza. The weather was perfect and the golf was outstanding. Numerous hackers cashed in the Stableford and closest to the pin games. We played our 1st team event this year that was won by Team Drew who was sensational on the back nine at the ER North course shooting an actual 37 net 30. Frank Bradley was white hot on the front but cooled on the back and Steve McDowell and Tony King pitched in when needed. The team concept was well received and we plan to continue the event. A trip to the casino was not as lucrative as last year but everyone had a great time..
We have 4 tee time this Sunday at Donovan GC starting at 8:30 am and we have 7 openings. Let me know if you want to play.
IN- Benny Hayes, Tony King, Rick Kirkbride, EZ Bill, Reno King, Joe Wenzel, Mickey Winkler, Ryan Samp, Jerry Schraeder,
OUT- Tim McClintick, Fred Girardini, Steve McDowell, Dusty Masching, Billy King, Rick Farnan, Bill Leroy, Bill Haas, Frank Bradley

May 20th Golfnut News

The group heads to Eagle Ridge for the greatest golf trip on the planet

12 golfers played at Donovan in the 1st two man Stableford event. Rick Farnan and EZ Bill took 1st place with plus 20 and Steve McDowell and Rick Kirkbride captured 2nd with plus 8. Tim McClintick and Ryan Samp tied for medalist posting an 80. Ryan birdied # 15 and big money winner Rick Farnan birdied # 13. There is no golf planned for Peoria because 16 golfers head to Galena Illinois to play the General at noon. We will resume play at Donovan on May 27th and them move the group to Kellogg GC.

IN - Tim McClintick, Reno King, Benny Hayes, Bill Haas, Steve McDowell, Billy King, John Fleming, Tony King, EZ Bill, George Lange, Drew Norman, Bill Leroy , Frank Bradley, Rick Kirkbride, Dusty Masching, Ryan Samp, Billy King II

May 13th Golfnut News

Benny, EZ and Tim enjoy a perfect May day for golf

Only 8 golfers took advantage  of the nicest golf day of the year. Ryan Samp took medalist honors by shooting a 77 with birdies on 8 and 10. Mickey Winkler was the big Stableford money winner and also took closest to the pin cash. Tony King started his round with a birdie on #1, Fred Girardini birdied #8 and Tim McClintick had a tap in birdie on #16. May 13th is Mother's Day. We have 3 tee times for next Sunday starting at 8:30 am and we are full. No tee times need for May 20th because we will be playing the General at Eagle Ridge.


IN - Benny Hayes, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick, Tony King, Ryan Samp, Mickey Winkler, Steve McDowell, Reno King, Rick Kirkbride, Dan Sordelet, Rick Farnan, Fred Girardini


OUT - Jerry Schraeder

May 6th Golfnut News

 Fred chipped in for Birdie on # 12 and was the big money winner

Tim stuck his 2nd shot on # 6 for a kick in birdie and shot of the day

April 29th Rained out

Tee time responsibility is Gary Toubeau, Tony and EZ Bill

For May 6th Sunday at Donovan we have 3 tee times and 4 openings.

IN- Tony King, Bennny Hayes, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, Mickey Winkler, Ryan Samp, Fred Girardini
OUT- Rick Kirkbride, Jerry Schraeder, Reno King, Kevin Andrews, Dan Sordelet

April 22nd-We had 11 golfers on Sunday and one no-show. Chilly and windy conditions prevailed but Ryan Samp overcame the weather for a 77 and medalist honors. Tim McClintick birdied 4 & 6 and had the shot of the day when he hit a 6 iron into the wind to a back pin placement that stopped inches from the cup for a near eagle/easy birdie. Fred Girardini had the only other birdie with a chip in on # 12.

April 22nd Golfnut News

Frank Bradley shaking the rust off with the Golfnuts Rick Farnan was white hot on Sunday with birdies on 7 and 14

14 golfers teed up on an windy Sunday. Rick Farnan stole the show shooting an 81 with two birdies for 1st place in the Stableford and also winning the closest to the pin on #14. Rick Kirkbride took 2nd and Gary Toubeau captured 3rd. Tim McClintick was the medalist with an outstanding 79 under tough playing conditions. Bob Kooy birdied #4, Gary Toubeau #13 and Jerry Schraeder #16. Long time golfnut Frank Bradley made a rare appearance with the group. We have 4 tee times next Sunday starting at 8:30 am and we are full.

Tee time responsibility is Bill Haas, Ryan Samp, Steve McDowell

IN- Tony King, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick, Jerry Schraeder, Bill Haas, Bob Kooy, Gary Toubeau, Rick Kirkbride, Steve McDowell, Benny Hayes, Ryan Samp, Fred Girardini

OUT- Reno King, Rick Farnan, Frank Bradley, Matt Knox, Dan Sordelet, Joe Wenzel, Mickey Winkler

April 15th Golfnut News

A Big thanks to Jerry for taking care of business while I was away

It is great to be back and I am looking forward to playing some golf this Sunday. There was a report that 4 golfers teed up on Easter Sunday and EZ Bill broke 100 for the first time this year. Congratulations EZ!! We have 4 tee times for this Sunday starting at 8:30 am at Donovan GC and we have 2 openings.

Tee time responsibility this week is Tony King, Mickey Winkler and Bob Kooy.

IN - Jerry Schraeder, Tony King, EZ Bill, Frank Bradley, Reno King, Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Rick Farnan, Gary Toubeau, Steve McDowell, Rick Kirkbride, Dan Sordelet, Bob Kooy, Mickey Winkler

OUT - Joe Wenzel

March 25th Golfnut News

Tim was sensational shooting a 76 and capturing the Stableford title

A perfect golf day led to great scores. We had 1 no show. Nearly everyone made or exceeded their Stableford target. Tim McClintick crushed the field with a plus 17 to take first place. He also shared medalist honors with Ryan Samp (2nd place) with 76. Steve McDowell placed 3rd and there was a 3 way tie for 4th by Bob Kooy, Joe Wenzel and Tony. Jerry Schraeder was the only multiple birdie shooter (8 & 17) Other birdies were by Ryan (2), Rick Kirkbride (4) and Tim (6). We have 3 tee times starting at 8:40 am and we have 1 opening. Tee time responsibility is Bob Kooy, Tim and EZ Bill.

IN - Benny Hayes, Steve McDowell, Jerry Schraeder, EZ Bill, Rick Farnan, Bob Kooy, Joe Wenzel, Rick Kirkbride, Mickey Winkler, Reno King, Dave Tealbey

OUT - Tony King, Ryan Samp, Dan Sordelet, Gary Toubeau, Tim McClintick

March 18th Golfnut News

The 2012 Golfnut Season has officially started

11 golfers teed up on Sunday under mild conditions. The temperature was in the 60s but most of the scores were in the 90s. Tony King chipped in from the side of # 17 green for the only birdie of the day and captured 1st place in the Stableford. Bob Kooy was one point back for 2nd and there was a four way tie for 3rd. Tony posted the medalist score of 86. I am certain the scores will improve with the weather. We have 3 tee times starting at 9:46 am at Donovan and we are full. Tee time responsibility for this Sunday is Benny, Tony and Reno.

IN - Tony King, Rick Farnan, Jerry Schraeder, Rick Kirkbride, Mickey Winkler,Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Joe Wenzel, Ryan Samp, EZ Bill, Steve McDowell, Bill Haas, Reno King, Bob Kooy, Dan Sordelet, Gary Toubeau

Welcome to 2012 Golfnut Season

Welcome to the 2012 Golfnut season. We have been together since 1999. This year will bring some changes to the group. There will be a money game every week. It will be required to participate in the cash game. We will maintain scores, handicaps and stableford averages every week at the golf course. We will establish controls to ensure everyone has an equal chance to win. We will begin play ASAP at Donovan GC and move to Kellogg GC when it opens.

This year there will be two types of Golfnut members, regulars and subs. A regular will be required to play golf twice a month and participate in a rotation for obtaining tee times. Regulars will have preferential privilege to play every Sunday. (A regular must declare by Thursday)

Subs are golfers who cannot play on a regular basis (twice per month) and do not desire to assist with acquiring tee times. A sub can play anytime there is an opening and no regular requests the opening by the Thursday deadline. (Subs can request the opening after Thursday)

Please let me know if you want to continue with the group. If you plan to play with the golfnuts, declare your status as a regular or a sub. Thanks and I am looking forward to another outstanding golf season.