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

September 1st Golfnut News

 2013 World Champions shot a 10 under 61 to capture the title

 4 King boys with their dad

McDowell kisses the jug at Hooters

Seven 4 man teams teed it up at Donovan GC for the 12th Annual Hooters World Championship Scramble. Only 4 strokes separated the 1st from the 7th place team. The winning team of Steve McDowell, Frank Bradley, Neal Pearson and Tony King shot a 61 to capture the crown. Two teams finished at 9 under 62 and a score card playoff decide the runner up team of Ryan Samp, Reno, Bill Leroy and Bob Kooy.
Tim McClintick nearly holed his tee shot on #14 for an ace missing my an inch (6 inches according to Susan Hayes). Doyle Collins was white hot capturing closest to the pin on 3 and longest putt on 8. Ryan Samp won longest drive and Dan Kirwan took longest putt on 12. Gary Toubeau traveled from California to play with the group. A special thanks to our unofficial sponsor Hooters for their generous donation of wings, Pepperidge Farm's Benny Hayes and Barry O'Neal snacks, and all the great door prizes from  Frank Bradley, Peoria Disposal, Gander Mountain ( your shooting headquarters) and KB Elliott.
61 - Steve McDowell, Frank Bradley, Neal Pearson, Tony King
62 - Ryan Samp, Steve King, Bill Leroy, Bob Kooy
62 - Dave Tealbey, Doyle Collins, Billy King, John Floyd
63 - Mickey Winkler, Dan Kirwan, Rick Kirkbride, Bill Haas
64 - Jerry Schraeder, Joe Wenzel, Fred Girardini, Dan Sordelet
64 - Dusty Masching, Rick Farnan, Gary Toubeau, EZ Bill
65 - Tim McClintick, Benny Hayes Barry O'Neal, John Fleming

We will play at Kellogg GC this Sunday starting at 8:10 am and we have 2 openings. Please let me know if you want to play
IN - Tony King, Jerry Schraeder, Doyle Collins, Dan Sordelet, EZ Bill, Reno King, Tim Mcclintick, Benny Hayes, Rick Farnan, Joe Wenzel
OUT - Fred Girardini, Rick Kirkbride

August 25th Golfnut News - Hooters World Championship

Will Dan Kirwan be the next Hooters World Champion

13 golfers teed it up on Sunday at Donovan GC. Tim McClintick was white hot shooting a 77 with 3 birdies on 1,8 and 10. He nearly chipped in on 10 for an eagle. Tony King posted a 78 with birdies on 9 and 13. Mickey got hot on the back 9 and took the Stableford 1st place followed by 2nd place Rick Farnan who birdied 12. Tim McClintick and Doyle Collins took closest to the pin honors again on 3 and 14. Doyle also birdied 6. Other birdie shooters were Bill Haas who chipped in on #1, Jerry Schraeder #5 and Dave Tealbey #16. 28 golfers will fight for the title of 2013 world champions this Sunday.

The 12th Annual Hooters 4 man scramble World Championship will be held this Sunday At Donovan GC

 

Time			Players
	8:18	Tim Mc Clintick		Benny Hayes
		Barry O’Neal		John Fleming
	8:26	Dave Tealbey		Doyle Collins
		John Floyd		Billy King
	8:34	Dusty Masching		Rick Farnan
		Gary Toubeau		EZ Bill King
	8:42	Steve McDowell		Tony King
		Neal Pearson		Frank Bradley
	8:50	Ryan Samp		Bob Kooy
		Reno King		Bill Leroy
	8:58	Mickey Winkler		Dan Kirwan
		Rick Kirkbride		Bill Haas
	9:06	Jerry Schraeder		Fred Girardini
		Joe Wenzel		Dan Sordelet