The morning featured a brief sprinkle, but the storm moved by and spared us a downpour on Day 1 of the Handicap Championship at Jax Beach. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this event! The Jax Beach team and Jennifer Eckensberger did an outstanding job of hosting us. Thanks to our Golf Genius Team for handling software setup and to Adrienne Whitman and Jody Clark for their efforts in managing the first Major of the year!
Three of the matches went to 19 holes Those who lost their match today will leave the competition and can participate as NITs. Congratulations to all the match play winners and our NIT winners. Please visit our website to view all of today’s results.
Next week we are at Eagle Harbor, and we’ll finish this competition and shoot-out at South Hampton. Thank you to all the Players who were able to commit to three weeks of tournament play. Players who forfeit or default or are otherwise unable to play ANY of the 3 matches within their flights are automatically disqualified from the tournament.
Reminder: Golf Genius will post scores for all Competitors including Match Play and NIT stroke play. A score must be recorded on each hole in the Golf Genius App and on the Official Scorecard. Be sure to sign and attest your Official Scorecard.
Charity Endeavor: Thank you to Sandy Brokmeyer for handling our charity endeavor this season. Wildflower Healthcare is the leading non-profit provider of free medical and dental services to underserved, uninsured adults in St. Johns County. If you wish to donate, a donation box will be available on the registration table. Please make your check payable to Wildflower Healthcare or you can contribute cash as well.
Future Events:
- October 25 – Signups are open for this BB Net Stableford (pick your partner) event at North Hampton.
- Sarah Shelly Tournament -November 1 through November 15
- Sign-ups are open for our 3-week Sarah Shelly Tournament. In this tournament, you and your partner will compete in 3 rounds consisting of 3 different formats. If you don’t already have a partner, contact Adrienne Whitman and she will help pair you with another JW member. If you cannot commit to all 3 weeks of the Sarah Shelly, please sign up as a NIT. You will find a detailed description of the Sarah Shelly tournament on our website under Resources – Tournament Information – Sarah Shelly.
- Dates and Courses for the Sarah Shelly are:
- November 1 – GCAI – Best Net of 2/Red Tees
- November 8 – Queen’s Harbour – Captain’s Choice (Scramble)/Red Tees
- November 15 – St John’s Golf and CC – Pinehurst/Red Tees (8:30 a.m. Shotgun)
Have a great week!
Vickie Galpin
