The Tallwood Tradition November 2013 http://www.tallwoodmensclub.com 2013 Board of Directors President Ron Krupa thekrupe@yahoo.com Vice President Greg Garcia gnjr_98@yahoo.com Treasurer Kim Aderman kim.aderman@comcast.net Secretary Dave O Brien overrideuc@yahoo.com Handicap Jim Bidwell dsbjab@sbcglobal.net Membership Joe Krist joekrist@aol.com Co-Social Greg Berger greg.berger@clorox.com Co-Social Scott Marshall scottmarshall@snet.net Tournament Ken Comerford kjc5949@hotmail.com Communications Kevin Savage kevin.savage@cox.net The President s Corner With my term wrapping up, I want to take this opportunity to once again thank my Board and give them all the credit for the successful year TMC had. We kept our membership level up when many other clubs were losing players, gaining many new members and I had the pleasure of playing with quite a few of them throughout the season. Tournaments went smoothly, we tried a few new scheduling adjustments to get more play and we'll continue looking at these types of changes and improvements. Social events were as good as ever, from Kickoff to Awards, Hams and Turkeys, Guests and Ribs, Children and "Scotches", we had some fantastic gettogethers. Everyone stayed on budget, we learned a thing or two about handicaps, we tried a new special event with Caddie Day, and we made sure everyone was kept up to date with Tallwood blasts and updates on the website. I heard from members during the year, many saying what a good job the board is doing, so I want to pass those kudos on and make everyone aware that it's the Board and their hard-working committees that make this club work the way it does. Make a difference and join a committee or better yet, take on a Board position when I look to recruit next year. See you at the 19th hole... Ron - The Krupe Past President Mike Peterson michael.peterson@snet.net
The Tallwood Tradition 2 November 2013 Tournament The last two GOTY events of the year were completed in October. In the Tournament of Champions, on the net side Bob Wahlberg shot 78 for a net 67 to take the trophy, while the gross prize went to Brett Franklin, with a fine round of 72. It should be noted that Rob Davidson also shot 72, but managed to lose matching cards for the 4th time in a GOTY event in the last three years, thus setting some kind of record for lousy luck! But it had to be some consolation for Rob when he and partner Dave Rutz bested Randy Thornton and Eric Womack in the final of the Governor's Cup. So Rob won a trophy after all - and the Sox won the Series, so he can't be too unhappy, can he? Here's wishing you all a great holiday season! Ken Comerford, Tournament Chairman Social It s hard to believe the 2013 golf season has come to an end already, thanks to everyone on the Social Committee - your hard work and your participation contributed to a fun and successful year. Looking ahead to next year, please save the date for next season s kickoff dinner Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 to be held at The Gallery in Glastonbury. Details will be published in our Jan. / Feb. editions of the newsletter. Greg Berger and Scott Marshall, Co-Social Chairmen
The Tallwood Tradition 3 November 2013 2013 Year-End Celebration Dinner Dance Distinguished Service Award Congratulations to Dave Rutz on winning the 2013 Distinguished Service Award. Judy McCusker Retirement A special note of thanks to Judy McCusker on her 15 years of service as the Tallwood golf shop manager enjoy your retirement. You will be missed by Tallwood Men s Club and we sincerely thank you for all of your help over the years in support of the club.
The Tallwood Tradition 4 November 2013 Member Member Tournament Champion Congratulations to Rob Bartha (and Eric Briggs) on his 1 st place finish in the Member Member event. Rob finished second in 17 events this year. For the record, Jack Nicklaus finished second in 19 majors. 2013 Golfer of the Year Congratulations to Tom Brett on earning Golfer of the Year honors Tom won the Club Championship, Memorial Day Tournament, 2 Ball Open and President s Cup.
The Tallwood Tradition 5 November 2013 2013 Trophy Winners Memorial Day Tournament-Individual Stroke Play Gross Champion Tom Brett Net Champion Bill Ludkiewicz Member-Member-2 Man Best Ball` s Rob Bartha/Eric Briggs s Todd Means/Tom Shaw Two Ball Open 2 Man Best Ball s s Callaway Winners Terry Ruzzo/Tom Brett Sal Russo/Ron Cote Roger Lentocha/Doug Lentocha President s Cup-Individual 2-Day Stroke Play Tom Brett Carl Mearman Tournament of Champions-Individual Stroke Play Brett Franklin Bob Wahlberg Seniors Championship-2 Day Stroke Play Paul Kenneson Kim Aderman Super Senior Championship-1 Day Stroke Play Jim Bidwell Jim Aufman Season Long Match Play Championships Governor s Cup Winner Dave Rutz/Rob Davidson Governor s Cup Runner-up Randy Thornton/Eric Womack Pro s Trophy Winner Paul Kenneson Pro s Trophy Runner-up Mike Marseglia Club Championship Championship Flight Winner Tom Brett Championship Flight Runner-up Eric Briggs First Flight Winner Kevin Wilson First Flight Runner-up Paul Signorello Second Flight Winner Mike Bielefield Second Flight Runner-up Steve Liteplo Third Flight Winner Jack Ciszewski Third Flight Runner-up Dinesh Kapur Most Improved Golfer Golfer of the Year Mike Byrne Tom Brett
The Tallwood Tradition 6 November 2013 From the Golf Shop Golf Shop Hours November 4 17 - Weekdays 8:30-3:45 Weekends 8:00-3:30 November 18 30 - Weekdays 8:30-3:30 Weekends 8:00-3:30 Closed Thanksgiving As of this email, all special orders must have been placed. This included Gift Cards. All orders placed now will be subject to spring arrival. Winnings may be used to purchase Greens Fees, Cart Fees, Lessons, Repairs, or 2014 Season Pass fees. If winnings are to be used for 2014 Season Pass, ONLY winnings through Nov 1 MAY BE used. The 27% service fee will be added to this purchase. ICEBERG OPEN Entry Forms for the Iceberg Open are enclosed with this newsletter. Remember, this event benefits KIDSAFE CT and they look forward to picking up toys that day for these Abused Children. RE-GRIPPING SPECIAL Black Widow Black/Red Rubber Grips $4 each or $6 installed. install while you wait! Call for an appointment and we will WINTER TOUR The last Men's Club event is scheduled for November 17, however the 2013 Winter Tour steps into action. 9:30 shotguns will remain and the process of signing up remains in place. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Tallwood Member's and Families - Christmas Party Sunday, December 8 11-2 PM Santa will arrive at Noon John Nowobilski PGA Professional
The Tallwood Tradition 7 November 2013 The 2013 H.A. Butterworth Memorial ICEBERG OPEN Saturday, December 7th Tallwood CC Hebron, CT Inclement Weather Date - December 14 th 9:30 Shotgun Start Net Proceeds Benefit KIDSAFE CT (The Child Abuse Prevetion Center of Rockville CT) Entry Fee $60 (Tallwood Members $50) (Season Pass Members $30) PLUS New Unwrapped Toy Entry INCLUDES Greens Fees, Tournament Gift, Toddy & Prizes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 Iceberg Open Entry Form Name GHIN # Address City ST Zip Home Course Email Home Phone Cell Phone Inclement Weather Date December 14th Yes No Cart $ 15 pp Entry Fee / Cart Fee MUST accompany this form Checks payable to Tallwood CC Golf Shop Credit Card Charge Amount # Exp date Code Signature I agree to compete in the Iceberg Open as long as course is officially open INITIAL