2014 End of the Year

 The Four Stooges

2014 World Champions

Another great season of golf comes to an end. The group was started in 1999 and the closing of Donovan may threaten the end of the group with no alternative place to play when Kellogg is not available on Sundays. The Peoria Park District has alienated the weekend golfer by closing a course. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am hoping for a mild winter.

September 7th Golfnut News

 Doyle was white hot on Sunday with 3 birdies

Not everyone gets to golf as much as Obozo but only 5 golfers were available on Sunday. Tony King was medalist with a 78 and a birdie on 8, Doyle Collins was the star of the day with 3 birdies on 3,5 and 16. He won 3 closest to the pin awards and nearly aced number 3 posting a very nice 79. EZ Bill took the greenie on number 12. Rick Kirkbride made birdie on 16. We have 2 tee times at Kellogg GC starting at 8:20 am and there are several openings.

IN - Steve McDowell, JD Dunehew, EZ Bill

OUT - Steve King, Tony King, Rick Kirkbride

August 31st Golfnut News

 Steve McDowell wades through Lake Nokanfix looking for his ball on #2 at Donovan

JD scores 3 birdies on his way to medalist and a Stableford win

Heavy rains closed Kellogg to golf carts so the group traveled to Donovan for a golf. Only 6 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Donovan. JD Dunehew posted a 77 with birdies on 2,5 and 16 to tie for 1st place with Rick Kirkbride for the Stableford money. Tony King was closest to the pin on 14 and missed his birdie putt. We return to Kellogg GC  this Sunday starting at 8:30 am with 2 tee times and 4 openings.

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

OUT - Bill Haas, JD Dunehew

August 24th Golfnut News

 2014 World Champions

Rick, Ryan, Bill and Fred

2014 Runner ups

EZ, Tony, Dusty and Brian

24 golfers teed it up on Sunday for the 13th Hooters World Championship. Rick Kirkbride, Ryan Samp, Bill Leroy and Fred Girardini captured first place with a sensational round of 12 under 60. Only 4 strokes separated the field.
Closest to the pin winners were Rick Kirkbride (3), Rick Farnan (7), Bill Leroy, (12) and Dan Sordelet with the shot of the day on 17 nearly holing out his tee shot. EZ Bill captured the long drive contest on # 5.

A special thanks to Hooters, Pepperidge Farms, KB Elliot, Kamatsu. ET Products, Bill Leroy Realtor, Gander Mountain and PDC for their generosity.

60	61	62	64	64	64
Ryan Samp	Dusty Masching	Mickey Winkler	Tim McClintick	JD Dunehew	Dave Tealbey
Rick Kirkbride	Tony King	Steve McDowell	Doyle Collins	Benny Hayes	Rick Farnan
Fred Girardini	Brian Hamilton	Dan Sordelet	Bob Kooy	Frank Bradley	Dan Kirwan
Bill Leroy	EZ Bill	John Fleming	Joe Wenzel	Barry O'Neal	Bill Haas

We return to Kellogg this Sunday morning for golf starting at 8:10 am with 3 tee times and we have several openings.

IN- Tony King, JD Dunehew, Steve McDowell, EZ Bill, Rick Kirkbride, Mickey Winkler, Reno King, Bill Haas, Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes
OUT - Joe Wenzel, Dan Sordelet, Doyle Collins

August 17th Hooters World Championship

 Steve McDowell with medalist JD Dunehew

2013 World Champions

Nine golfers teed it up on Sunday. Newcomer JD Dunehew took medalist honors with a 74 that included birdies on 8,13&15. Benny Hayes was white hot posting birdies on 8&11 and taking the greenie on #7 for a share of first place in the Stableford. Steve McDowell chipped in on #4 to help him share first in the Stableford. Tim McClintick returned to world championship form with a birdie on 16 and closest to the pin on 17.

The 13th World Championship starts at 8:34 at Kellogg GC. Hole prizes will be closest to the pin on all par 3s from the gold tees and longest drive on # 5.

 Special thanks to our sponsors: KB Elliot, Pepperidge Farms, ET Products, Gander Mountain, PDC, Kamatsu

8:34 AM	8:42 AM	8:50 AM	8:58 AM	9:06 AM	9:14 AM
Mickey Winkler	Dusty Masching	Tim McClintick	JD Dunehew	Ryan Samp	Dave Tealbey
Steve McDowell	Tony King	Doyle Collins	Benny Hayes	Rick Kirkbride	Rick Farnan
Dan Sordelet	Brian Hamilton	Bob Kooy	Frank Bradley	Fred Girardini	Dan Kirwan
John Fleming	EZ Bill	Joe Wenzel	Barry O'Neal	Bill Leroy	Bill Haas

August 10th Golfnut News

Brooke was our gracious host at Hooters

 

Hooters World Championship, August 17th - (23)Tony King, EZ Bill, Bill Haas, Dan Sordelet, Benny Hayes, Ryan Samp, Rick Kirkbride, Rick Farnan, Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini, John Fleming, Tim McClintick, Bill Leroy, Steve McDowell, Dan Kirwan, Mickey Winkler, Doyle Collins, Frank Bradley, JD Dunehew, Barry O'Neal, Dave Tealbey, Dusty Masching, Bob Kooy

We are filling up fast, only 1 spot remains

12 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Kellogg GC under perfect conditions, The course was set up for the Men's City Championship and played very tough. Dave Tealbey took medalist honors with a 78 and a birdie on 14. He also won 1st place in the Stableford competition. Fred Girardini was closest to the pin on #7 and Doyle won the prize on 17. Birdie shooters were Steve McDowell (10) and Benny Hayes knocked a long putt in on 17.
We have 3 tee times this Sunday at Kellogg Starting at 8:18 am and we have 2 openings.

IN - Tony King, Steve McDowell, JD Dunhew, EZ Bill, Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Rick Kirkbride, Fred Girardini, Rick Farnan, Dan Sordelet
OUT- Frank Bradley, Joe Wenzel

August 3rd Golfnut News

 Tim, Benny and Tony enjoyed their 10th visit to the desert with Nevada George

Golfnut's official Hooters girl Nicole invites you to the final "Bored" meeting before the Hooters World Championship after golf.

Only 6 golfers took advantage of a perfect day for golf at Donovan. Tony King shot a 79 with birdies on 1 and 14 to take medalist honors and share first place Stableford with the "white hot" Joe Wenzel. EZ Bill took closest to the pin on #3 and Tony won the prize on 14. Fred Girardini scored the only other birdie on number 2. We return to Kellogg to tighten up everyone's game for the Hooters on August 17th. We have 3 tee times and we have 2 openings.
We will travel to Hooters afterwards for a " Bored" meeting.

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

OUT - Reno, Jerry Schraeder, Dan Kirwan

Hooters World Championship - Tony King, EZ Bill, Bill Haas, Dan Sordelet, Benny Hayes, Ryan Samp, Rick Kirkbride, Rick Farnan, Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini, John Fleming, Tim McClintick, Bill Leroy, Steve McDowell, Dan Kirwan, Mickey Winkler, Doyle Collins

July 20th Golfnut News

Only 6 golfers showed up at Donovan on Sunday. There was no report concerning play. We will try again this Sunday at Kellogg starting at 7:50 am. We have 3 tee times and 2  openings. Please let me know if you want to play. The Hooters is less than 30 days away so come on out and sharpen up your game.

IN - Benny Hayes, Tony King, Rick Kirkbride, Reno, EZ Bill, Dave Tealbey, Doyle Collins, Joe Wenzel, Steve McDowell, Bill Haas
OUT - Tim McClintick

HOOTERS is July 17th at Kellogg GC

July 13th Golfnut News

 Nicole made sure the "Bored meeting" wasn't boring

Jeff Pohl returned to action after a long absence and tied for medalist

13 golfers teed it up on Sunday. It was a beautiful day for golf and we had some good scores. Jeff Pohl returned to Golfnut action after a long absence and posted a 77 with a birdie on 11. Ryan Samp shared medalist honors with a 77 and birdies on 6,9 and 18. Steve Mc Dowell took the Stableford with a 78 and a birdie on 6. Bill Haas made his first appearance of the year  and birdied # 1 to take 3rd place in the Stableford. Closest to the pin prizes went to Tony King on # 7 and Reno on #17. Reno made his putt for birdie. Benny Hayes and Tim Mc Clintick closed out the group with birdies on 9 and 4 respectively. Several golfnuts traveled to Hooters where we were graciously received by Nicole who is now our "official Hooters girl". We move to Donovan this week starting at 8:10 am and we have several openings

IN - Reno, EZ, Tim Mc Clintick, Rick Kirkbride, Joe Wenzel, Jerry Schraeder

OUT - Tony King, Benny Hayes, Fred Girardini, Steve McDowell

July 6th Golfnut News

Hooters World Championship is August 17th

Only 6 golfers teed it up on Sunday. Tony King took medalist honors with an 80 and birdied 6 and 7 on his way to capturing the Stableford 1st place prize. He also won both closest to the pin competitions sticking his tee shot on # 7  for an easy birdie. Tim McClintick came to life on the back nine with birdies on 13 and 18. We have 3 tee times next Sunday starting at 8:18 at Kellogg and we have 2 openings. "Bored" meeting following golf.

Tee times are Tony, EZ and Fred

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

OUT - Joe Wenzel

June 29th Golfnut News

Tim Tony and Mickey enjoyed a great day at Kellogg

Only 8 golfers took advantage of the ideal weather on Sunday. Tony King shot an 81 for medalist honors and captured 1st place in the Stableford.  Benny Hayes stuck his tee shot close on number 7 and finished off the hole with a birdie. Tim McClintick posted the only other birdie on 18. Tony took closest to the pin on 17. Dan Sordelet returns to action this Sunday. We have 3 tee times starting at 8:18 am and we have 4 openings.

August 17th is the Hooters World Championship

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

OUT - Rick Farnan, Reno King, Jerry Schraeder, Barry O'Neal, Benny Hayes

June 22nd Golfnut News

 EZ Bill celebrates Fathers Day with his 2 favorite sons

EZ Bill provides a father figure for Amber at Hooters

 

11 golfers teed it up on Sunday with gusting winds of 40 mph that made a monster out of Donovan golf course on Father's day. Mickey took medalist honors with an 81 and a birdie on #3 winning closest to the pin with an outstanding shot. Joe Wenzel birdied # 5 on his way to crushing the Stableford field. Tony King birdied #8 and 14. Benny Hayes birdied number 9 and Reno took closest to the pin on # 14. We return to Kellogg GC this Sunday starting at 8 am with 3 tee times and 3 openings.

 

HOOTERS IS AUGUST 17TH

 

IN - Tony King, Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, EZ Bill, Rick Kirkbride, Doyle Collins, Barry O'Neal, Mickey Winkler,

 

OUT - Reno, Joe Wenzel, Rick Farnan, Jerry Schraeder

June 15th Father's Day Golfnut News

Happy Father's Day to all the brothers, sons, dads and grandpas

The heavy rains on Saturday night turned Kellogg GC into a swamp and banned carts from the course. Four golfers, Ben, Barry, Tim and Tony walked the 18 holes. No scores to report but Benny birdied 15 and 18. We move to Donovan GC this Sunday starting at 8:20 am. We have 4 tee times and we have 3 openings. Let me know if you want to play. Save the date for Hooters

The Hooters World Championship will be August 17

IN - Tony King, Reno, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, Doyle Collins, Benny Hayes, EZ Bill, Rick Kirkbride, Jerry Schraeder, Mickey Winkler, Barry O'Neal, Fred Girardini, Joe Wenzel

OUT - Bob Kooy

Tee Times at Kellogg 6:30 am - Rick Kirkbride, Doyle Collins, Reno

June 8th Golfnut News

Hooters World Champion Brett King returns to Peoria for a round of golf

Birthday Boy EZ Bill throws out the 1st pitch at the Peoria Chiefs game

 

We had 13 golfers tee it up on Sunday at Kellogg. Texan and World Champion Brett King returned to Peoria for a round of golf with the Golfnuts and to celebrate his grandpa's 85th birthday. There was some excellent shooting by Tim McClintick who took medalist honors with a 77 with birdies on 8 & 15. Tony King shot a 78 with a birdie on 18 and Dusty Masching posted a 79 and birdied 12. Tony won the Stableford competition and Dave Tealbey won both closest to the pin competitions. He also birdied 7 & 13. We have 3 tee times this Sunday starting at 8:20 am and there are 2 openings.

IN - Tony King, EZ Bill, Steve McDowell, Doyle Collins, Jerry Schraeder, Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Barry O'Neal, Mickey Winkler, Joe Wenzel, Rick Kirkbride

 

OUT- Brett King, Reno King, Fred Girardini





June 1st Golfnut News

EZ Bill turns 85 on June 2nd

 

 

10 Golfnuts teed it up on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. EZ Bill shot an impressive 83 from the senior tees with a birdie on 12 which was one stroke under his age of 84. He turns 85 on June 2nd. He will be throwing out the first pitch at the Chiefs game this Sunday, game time 6 PM. He easily won the Stableford competition. Steve McDowell and Doyle Collins continued their sharpshooting iron play and took closest to the pin on # 7 and 17. Doyle birdied # 17 and Benny Hayes stuck his 3rd shot close for a birdie on 15. Senior Jerry Schraeder shot 77 for medalist.
 Brett King returns to Peoria for a round of golf with the Golfnuts. We have 4 tee times at Kellogg this Sunday starting at 8:30 am and we have 4 openings.

 

IN- Brett King, Tony King, Reno King, Brent Easton, Billy King, Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel, Mickey Winkler, Doyle Collins, Rick Kirkbride, Steve McDowell, Tim McClintick

 

OUT- Rick Farnan, Benny Hayes, EZ Bill

Tee time responsibility is Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini and EZ Bill

May 25th Golfnut News

 2014 Eagle Ridge group

 Number 14 at the General

Tony and EZ enjoy their 15th trip to Galena

 

16 golfers traveled to Galena for the greatest golf trip on the planet. Frank Bradley was sensational winning 1st place in the Stableford both days. He shared honors on day one with Las Vegas George Lange. The Texas Scramble  team competition was won by Rick Kirkbride, Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel and led by Steve McDowell with a 71. Several different golfnuts won closest to the pin competition. The weather cooperated and kept the rain away but the winds howled on Monday at the General making it a monster. The sun and heat returned to Illinois on Tuesday providing an ideal final day for golf. We return to Kellogg GC this Sunday starting at 8:15 am. We have 3 openings.

 

IN- Tony King, Steve King, Steve McDowell, Rick Farnan, Mickey Winkler, Doyle Collins, EZ Bill, Benny Hayes, Jerry Schraeder

 

OUT- 

May 18th Golfnut News

John and Mark at Eagle Ridge

3 days of golf at the premiere resort in Illinois

 

Eleven golfers teed up on a Mother's day Sunday. It was the first nice day of the year for golf and several scores reflected the improved playing conditions. Senior sensation Jerry Schraeder posted an impressive 74 with 3 birides on 2,8 and 12 and took medalist honors and Stableford winnings. He was 10" from the cup on 12 for shot of the day. Tony King birdied number 3 and shot 79 for second place. Tim McClintick missed an eagle putt on 18 for an easy birdie and shot 79 also. Steve McDowell took closest to the pin on # 7 and Doyle Collins won #17 and also birdied it along with Rick Farnan playing together. The group travels to Galena this Sunday for its annual golf extravaganza. There will be no golf at Kellogg. Tee time responsibility for this Sunday is Mickey Winkler, Steve King and Doyle Collins.

Eagle Ridge Players: Tony King, Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes, Barry O'Neal, Drew Norman, John Fleming, Mark Wintczak, EZ Bill, Reno, Rick Kirkbride, Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel, Ryan Samp, George Lange, Steve McDowell, Frank Bradley

May 11th Golfnut News

 Fred was sensational crushing the field to win 1st place in the Stableford

The golfnuts annual trip to Eagle Ridge is approaching

Only six golfers teed up on Sunday under fair skies and cool temperatures. Tim McClintick shot an 83 with three birdies on 9,13 and 18 to take the medalist honors but Fred Girardini took the Stableford money and also won closest to the pin on 17. Tony King won the closest to the pin on 7. Rick Farnan started his round with a birdie on #1 and Steve McDowell birdied the tough #4. We have 3 tee times at Kellogg starting at 8:20 am and we are full. We are less than 2 weeks away from Eagle Ridge so come on out and tune up your game.

IN - Fred Girardini, Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Steve McDowell, Tony King, Rick Farnan, Doyle Collins, Joe Wenzel, Mickey Winkler, EZ Bill. Jerry Schraeder, Frank Bradley

OUT - Reno King, Rick Kirkbride

May 4th Golfnut News

Eight golfers braved the brutal winds and cool temperatures at tee off time. The winds dissipated and the morning warmed up on the back nine for an enjoyable finish just before the rain came down.
Steve McDowell was medalist with an 83 posting a birdie on #7. Tim McClintick stuck one very close on #7 for the shot of the day and a tap in birdie, he also birdied # 9 with a chip in. Benny Hayes birdied number 18 and Rick Farnan posted a 3 on # 16. We played closest to the pin which was won by Dave Tealbey 3, Doyle Collins 12, Tim McClintick 7 & 17. Doyle travels to Torrey Pines next weekend for some championship golf. We traveled to Hooters for a bored meeting following golf.
We have 3 tee times starting at 8:20 am and there are 2 openings.

Tee times this week are: Rick Kirkbride, Bob Kooy and Dan Sordelet

Rachel was our host at the "Bored Meeting"

Steve is in mid season form

IN - Tony King, Benny Hayes, Tim McClintick, Dave Tealbey, Steve McDowell, Rick Farnan, EZ Bill, Mickey Winkler, Jerry Schraeder, Fred Girardini

 

OUT- Doyle Collins, Joe Wenzel, Reno King, Rick Kirkbride



April 20th Golfnut News

6 golfers enjoyed a perfect day at Kellogg on Easter Sunday. Some strong winds and hard fast greens kept scores high but shorts and short sleeves were the appropriate attire for the day. Mickey Winkler took medalist honors with an 84 and a near hole in one on #12. He settled for an easy birdie. Doyle Collins won the Stableford competition aided with a birdie on # 7. Tony King won the closest to the pin on #17.

We will hold a "bored meeting" after golf next Sunday at Hooters

We have 3 tee times starting at 9 am at Kellogg and we have no openings.

Next Sunday Tee time responsibility is Tim, Benny and Steve McDowell

IN- Rick Kirkbride, Tony King, Steve McDowell, Doyle Collins, Benny Hayes, Mickey Winkler, Joe Wenzel, Dave Tealbey, Rick Farnan, Steve King, EZ Bill, Tim McClintick

April 6th Golfnut News

The Kellogg Golfnuts kicked off their 15th season on a chilly April Sunday. We had nine golfers play on opening day. Benny Hayes was medalist with an impressive 84 posting a 39 on the back nine with a birdie on 15. Other birdie shooters were Reno on 14 and Joe Wenzel on #17. Jerry Schraeder won closest to the pin on #3 and Rick Farnan  on #12.

Joe Wenzel had the shot of the day on #17 sticking it close for a birdie and greenie.

Tee time responsibility is Tony, Jerry Schraeder and Rick Farnan meet at Kellogg at 7 am.

We tee off at 9 am at Kellogg next Sunday and we have 3 tee times with 1 opening. We will play Stableford and closest to the pin from the gold tees on #7 and #17.

IN- Tony King, Ben Hayes, Reno King, Steve McDowell, Rick Kirkbride, Doyle Collins, Rick Farnan, Joe Wenzel, Jerry Schraeder, Mickey Winkler, Tim McClintick
OUT- EZ Bill