Carswell Military Golf Association

17 OCT 2024 -- Tony is the General Manager

Next Week's Schedule

Monday - 21 OCT 2024 - Three Tee Times beginning 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Red Tees - Open Play
Wednesday - 23 OCT 2024 - Three Tee Times beginning 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Red Tees - Open Play
Thursday - 24 OCT 2024 - Two Tee Times beginning 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Red Tees - Advance Sign-up Required
Can Sign-up for Thursday Play by: 1) E-Mail (JLKCSA@aol.com), 2) Text (817-832-3443)

15 OCT 2024 -- Semi-Annual FALL TOURNAMENT where all the saved prize money is paid out is scheduled for Wednesday 20 NOV 2024 at our regular time. The tournament will be played from the RED TEES. The format will be the same as the previous tournaments - Low Net Stableford Singles in two flights and concurrent Two Man Best Ball low net Random Draw (one flight). In the team competition, no more than 1 stroke on Par 3 holes and no more than 2 strokes on Par 4 and Par 5 holes. No skins in this tournament. There will be A-B-C-D Closest-to-the-Pin competition. Field is limited to 16 players (17 OCT 2024 - 8 Slots Remain). Sign-up in advance is required. Entry Fee is $20.00. Must have played a minimum of 3 rounds paying the buy-in fee with the group since 1 JUN 2024 to be eligible to play. Sign-ups will be taken beginning 16 OCT 2024. Handicaps used will be the handicap as of the end of the round on Monday 18 NOV 2024. Last day to sign up is Monday morning 18 NOV 2024 as teams will be drawn after the round on that Monday.

30 SEP 2024 -- The Handicap Fee ($20.00) for 2025 is now being collected. If you want to remain active on the handicap list in 2025, the handicap fee is due no later than 31 DEC 2024. Those who do not pay the fee before the end of the year will be moved to inactive status on 1 JAN 2025. You can be reinstitated to active status at a later date when the fee is paid, but the entire $20.00 fee will need to be paid. No prorating the fee if you decide to reinstate at a later date.

5 SEP 2024 -- Regular Thursday play has been reinstituted. We cannot have open play on Thursdays as I cannot make tee times that are not used. I will make 2 tee times on Thursdays. The first 8 who sign-up for Thursday play in advance will get a slot. But please do not sign-up for play on Thursday and then not show up. Need 7-8 players to make Thursday play viable. Can Sign-Up for Thursday play by E-Mail (JLKCSA@aol.com) or Text (817-832-3443) (JLK).

15 AUG 2024 -- We are an aging group. All our games will now be played from the Whitestone Red Tees. The home course handicaps have been changed to Whitestone (Red Tees) such that the handicaps now displayed on the handicap listing are the Red Tees handicap.

Play the Bunkers
Please Review the Local Bunker Rules Below

Monday / Wednesday will remain as open play. Those wanting to play Monday / Wednesday just need to show up at the course prior to the Show Time. Thursday play requires advance sign-up. (JLK)

Whitestone Red Tee Handicaps can be seen by clicking the button at the top left.
Whitestone White Tee Handicaps are 5-6 strokes more.

11 SEP 2024 -- Closest to the Pin is part of the Skins Game. In order to claim a skin, you MUST put your name on the proximity marker. If the marker is picked up and there is no current name on the marker, then a skin will not be paid for that hole. NO EXCEPTIONS. So do not forget to put your name on the marker when you make a good shot and are the closest. It will cost you money if you make the shot but your name is missing from the marker.

The course has redesignated the Handicap Value for each of the holes. The new handicap designations for the holes are now used for the Skins Game. The new hole handicaps are below. The new hole handicaps are on the new scorecards. The rating/slope for both the red and white tees remains the same.

1 (3) 2 (15) 3 (17) 4 (9) 5 (11) 6 (1) 7 (7) 8 (5) 9 (13)

10 (2) 11 (12) 12 (4) 13 (10) 14 (18) 15 (16) 16 (6) 17 (14) 18 (8)

SLOW PLAY REMAINS A Very REAL PROBLEM - PLAY READY GOLF -- PLAY CONTINUOUS PUTTING -- A foursome should be able to complete the round in no longer than 4 hours and 15 minutes. Otherwise the course gets backed up and there are problems for all. If you have an open hole in front of you and players are waiting behind you, let them play through and invite them to play through. Doing the following will speed up play --
1) Play Ready Golf - That means the first one to the tee hits. Do not wait for an honor system. That means the first one on the fairway or in the rough who is ready to hit goes ahead and plays and does not wait for someone who is not ready just because they are away. The same goes for putting. The player who is ready first regardless of who is away goes ahead and putts. Practice continuous putting without waiting between putts for someone else to putt.
2) The biggest problem is looking for balls. -- The rule is three minutes but is most often ignored. If you hit the ball somewhere where you should not hit it such as deep in the trees or into heavy rough or into a ditch, do not waste time looking for a ball that cannot be found within the 3 minute rule or even if found with prolonged searching cannot be played anyway. Just take your penalty and drop another ball and play on.

Our regular games are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - Check the top of the page for Tee Times and Show Times. No Game on a Federal Holiday.

Course Green Fees have increased.
Regular Senior Rate (60+) Monday - Thursday $48.00 (tax included). No senior rate available on weekends. Friday is considered a weekend day.
Our group has a special rate of $40.00 (tax included) (60+) for our M-W-T games for those not on an annual golf plan.

The Driving Range is open. Range balls are currently included with the Green Fee at no extra charge, and no charge to players on a membership golf program at any time. There is a $15.00 charge for unlimited range balls if you are coming only to practice and not to play and are not on a membership golf program.
The course requires pairing up in a golf cart. No single carts unless playing in a threesome.

Please do not drag your golf shoes on the greens.
Please keep the carts on the cart path on the Par 3 holes. Please keep the carts at least 30 yards from the greens and park the carts on the cart path when playing on the greens and playing from the tees. The golf course will enforce these rules. If we do not comply, we very well could lose the special benefits and privileges that the golf course grants our group. The management is very serious about this.
Since we have limited tee times, please do not bring guests to play on our tee times (such as visiting relatives etc). That will no longer be allowed. If you have guests that want to play, then make your own tee times to accommodate your guests.
The course now has tarps to protect the greens during a protracted freeze. The tarps are positioned at each green during the colder weather. They will be spread whenever the forecast is for 36-48 hours+ of a continuous freeze.
Please observe the course rules about where to drive the carts and do not move the wood posts or the wood fencing which are in place to keep carts away from certain areas.
Per the General Manager - Pace of Play is a problem. Please step up the pace of play and maintain contact with the group in front of you. Do not spend an excessive amount of time looking for balls. The rule is three minutes. Take your punishment penalty, drop a ball, and play on. Do not hold up the group behind you by ball hawking. Let faster groups play through if there is an open hole in front of you. Pace of play should be no longer than 4 hours 15 minutes for a foursome.
Scorecards are again becoming a problem due to very sloppy and often inaccurate scorekeeping. I remind all the players that once the scorecards are turned in, that is the official score. Scores for individual holes will not be changed on the card once I receive the card. The only exception is a score will be lowered to a triple bogey maximum when a quadruple bogey is accidentally entered. If the problem is just an error in simple addition of the hole by hole score, that will be corrected. Every player is responsible for checking their own score on the scorecard before it is turned in. The scorecard should be signed. If you fail to check your scorecard and there is an error on the card that costs you money, then that is just too bad. Then maybe you will check it next time. Please remember that there are "No Gimmies" in our game. All putts must be holed no matter how short the putt. That is the rule we all play by. There is money involved, and short putts can be missed. Failure to hole out your putts is not playing by the rules of our game.
If you are sick or just not feeling well, it is not a good idea to come and try to play especially on a hot day. Please stay home. -- If you know that you will be unable to complete the round and will have to leave during the round for an appointment or some other reason, please do not come and start to play when you know you will just have to leave in the middle of the round. It is not fair to the others playing in your group, and it will cost you money. The mini-tournament is 18 holes.
Watch the website for changes in the game schedule.

CURRENT BUNKER STATUS - 30 SEP 2024
Play the Bunkers
BUNKER RULES WHEN BUNKERS ARE PLAYED

The bunker is a hazard. There are no free drops out of a bunker unless the bunker is completely unplayable (e.g. full of water or undergoing maintenance).
Ball in a footprint or an unraked area, then "rake and place" is in effect. Alternatively, the ball may be moved to an area in the bunker no nearer the hole where the ball can be played with no penalty. Only the center of the bunkers are being maintained and not the periphery. Watch out for rocks in the bunker, and move your ball away from rocks when necessary with no penalty.
Ball in mud or a wet area in the bunker may be moved to a spot in the bunker no nearer the hole where the ball can be played with no penalty (casual water in a bunker rule).
Please rake the bunker when finished.
An embedded ball in the bunker (such as embedded under the lip) does not mean a free drop. It is subject to the "unplayable lie in a bunker rule" where the ball can be dropped in the bunker within two club lengths no nearer the hole under penalty of one stroke.
If we play after significant rain, the bunkers may temporarily revert back to GUR. The decision will be made before the round begins.
The best way to deal with the bunkers is not to hit into the bunker in the first place.

	Carswell Military Golf Association: Established to stimulate interest in golf among the retired military personnel residing in the Fort Worth, Texas area by bringing together a group of golfers desirous of forming a golfing organization and to promote and foster among the members a closer bond and fraternity for their joint and mutual benefit and to promote and conserve the best interest and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions.
	To hear the anthems of the various services, click the emblems at the left and right. The files will play with any standard audio player application. Depending on which browser you are using and on how your browser and audio player application are setup, the anthems may play automatically when downloaded, or you may have to manually open the file in your player after downloading to hear them. SEMPER FIDELIS Membership Requirement: Membership shall be available to all Retired Military Men who possess a valid Retired Military Identification Card. Military Veterans who are not retired are also eligible as are invited non military guest members sponsored by a military member. To become a member, contact John L. Kimbrough (handicap manager) at JLKCSA@aol.com for information. Home Course: WHITESTONE Website Updated — 17 OCT 2024 Handicap Revised Continuously on a Daily Basis (WHS) Last Revision Posted On-Line 17 OCT 2024 10 DEC 2019 -- Our CMGA club handicap system is an internal club system based on the new World Handicap System (WHS) but is meant for local use only for the benefit of our members in our own events. Events outside our club may use the handicap at the discretion of the event committee, but they are not required to do so. The program has been updated to the new WHS club system. The members are not permitted to enter their own scores. The handicap is referred to as a "Club Handicap" and is no longer designated as a "USGA Handicap." ***************************** 1) For new members, an initial handicap can be established based on 3 rounds played with the group instead of the previous 5 rounds. 2) The handicap is based on the best 8 differentials of the last 20 scores. Previously the handicap was based on the best 10 differentials of the last 20 scores. 3) The handicap Index is revised continuously when each new score is recorded. Index adjustments are built into the system. You will have an updated current handicap each time you play. 4) There is no adjustment penalty for exceptional scores. 5) Weather conditions are not used in the WHS club system. 1 JAN 2024 — The following 11 players have been removed from the active handicap list and placed on inactive status for non payment of the handcap fee. Any player on the inactive list can be reactivated to actve status when the handicap fee ($20.00) is paid. No pro-rating the handicap fee for reactivation. Vince Apodaca, Gene Byrnes, Jim Christianson, John Cicchetti, Dave DeChaney, Jerry Dorman, Gary Kienast, Tom Mueller, Aris Sunio (re-instated), John Van Dyke (re-instated), Clint Willesen ******************************************************************** Quite a number of rule changes went into effect on 1 JAN 2019. Below is a YouTube video link which explains the 20 most significant rule changes (opens in a new window or tab). No significant rule changes for 2022 or 2023 for the amateur golfer. No significant changes are expected for 2024, but there may be some changes in how handicaps are adjusted but that should not affect us and should not affect our index since we are a "Club" system. Our handicap program receives the latest updates automatically when the updates are available. Golf Rule Changes Home Course Designation — The designated Home Course for all the golfers in the CMGA system is Whitestone Golf Club (Red Tees). The handicap reflected on the listing is the Whitestone handicap from the Red Tees. Handicaps can be adjusted for other courses and tees by the Index. There are currently 26 CMGA Golfers on the Handicap listing. Departed But Not Forgotten (Honor Roll Photos) Updated 23 SEP 2024 In Memoriam Jeff Gallegos 1958-2022 The CMGA Memorial Plaque that was hanging outside the old VFW 8235 building is now hanging inside the American Legion Post 626 and is up-to-date as far as we know. Don Bowen 1940-2024 Passed away at the Bonham Texas State Veterans Home 9/21/24 Burial at the DFW National Cemetery 10/1/2024 Don Bowen Obituary Welcome New Members in 2024 John McKinney Ronnie Hoover (Re-Instated from 2019) Jerry Bailey (US Army) Alex Castillo Hole-In-One Listing Beginning 2016 Updated 9/25/2024 Last Ace recorded 9/25/2024 (Mark Thompson) #11 Aces Win $100.00 for .25c Ace Insurance Fee CMGA Do and Don't Listing Current Mini-Tournaments - Monday and Wednesday, (Thursday by Advance Sign-up Only) (CMGA Members). The mini-tournaments are played using the Stableford point system. The ball is played up Through-the-Green which means the ball can be bumped a grip length. The maximum score recorded per hole for handicap purposes will be triple bogey. The points required for each player to pull is determined by his handicap using the 54 point total. For example, a player with an 18 handicap will be required to pull 36 (54-18) points. Stableford Points are as follows: Eagle 5, Birdie 4, Par 3, Bogey 2, Double Bogey 1, Triple Bogey 0. Since we play triple bogey maximum and the Red (Forward) tees, the maximum allowable playing handicap is 30 for the Stableford low net game. 1 JAN 2024 -- Note the weekly schedule at the top of the page as tee times and show times are changing and will continue to be somewhat variable for the immediate future. Players coming late may not be allowed to play with the group because tee times cannot be held up in order to reshuffle playing groups to accomodate latecomers. Please note that the buy-in for the regular low net game is $10.00 for all three days (MWT). The optional skins buy-in is an additional $10.00. 1) Whitestone (Home Course) Every Monday. Check the schedule at the top of the page for tee times and show times and Do Not Be Late. Advance sign-up is not required. Buy-In: $10.00 + $10.00 (Optional Skins) + .25 (Ace) = $20.25 The Skins Game is Optional. Players who do not wish to play in the Skins Game may play only in the regular stableford game for a $10.25 Buy-In. Closest-to-the Pin is part of the Skins Game. 21 OCT 2024 - Tee Time 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Open Play Winners — 14 OCT 2024 - Red Tees 1) Jim Ellingworth +2 (Net 79) 2) Jim Wynne -1 (Net 73) 3) Mike Jewel -2 (Net 74) 3) John Kimbrough -2 (Net 74) Closest to the Pin #3 Mike Jewel #5 Raymond Knight #11 Bob Luton #17 Raymond Knight Skins (12) - $8.00 each 3 Skins: Raymond Jewel 2 Skins: Ralph Apodaca, John Kimbrough 1 Skin: Jim Wynne, Bob Luton, Jim Ellingworth, Kennith Jaramillo, Mike Jewel Skins Chart ******************************************************************** 2) Whitestone (Home Course) Every Wednesday. Check the schedule at the top of the page for tee times and show times and Do Not Be Late. Advance sign-up is not required. Buy-In: $10.00 + $10.00 (Optional Skins) + .25 (Ace) = $20.25 The Skins Game is Optional. Players who do not wish to play in the Skins Game may play only in the regular stableford game for a $10.25 Buy-In. Closest-to-the Pin is part of the Skins Game. 23 OCT 2024 - Tee Time 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Open Play Winners — 16 OCT 2024 - Red Tees 1) Jim Wynne +1 (Net 71) 1) Mark Thompson +1 (Net 71) 3) John Kimbrough E (Net 72) Closest to the Pin #3 Mike Jewel #5 Mike Jewel #11 John Kimbrough #17 Mike Jewel Skins (8) - $10.00 each 4 Skins: Mike Jewel 2 Skins: John Kimbrough 1 Skin: Mark Thompson, Barry Barnett Skins Chart ******************************************************************** 3) Whitestone (Home Course) Every Thursday - We cannot have open play on Thursdays as I cannot make tee times that are not used. I will make 2 tee times on Thursdays. The first 8 who sign-up for Thursday play in advance will get a slot. But please do not sign-up for play on Thursdays and then not show up. (JLK). 24 OCT 2024 - Tee Time 0758 - Show Time 0730 - Advance Sign-up Required Can Sign-up for Thursday Play by 1) E-Mail (JLKCSA@aol.com) 2) Text (817-832-3443) Winners — 17 OCT 2024 - Red Tees 1) Raymond Knight -2 (Net 74) 1) Ralph Apodaca -2 (Net 74) 3) John Kimbrough -4 (Net 76) 3) Mark Thompson -4 (Net 76) 3) Dennis Ford -4 (Net 76) Closest to the Pin #3 Ralph Apodaca #5 Raymond Knight #11 Mike Jewel #17 Ralph Apodaca Skins (10) - $8.00 each 4 Skins: Ralph Apodaca 2 Skins: Mike Jewel, Dennis Ford 1 Skin: Raymond Knight, John McKinney Skins Chart ************************************************************************* Unclaimed Prize Money 17 OCT 2024 — The following players currently have unclaimed prize money. Please claim your prize money the next time you come to play. Prize money held for an inordinate period of time may be rolled back into the prize pot. Money Winners 2021 Year End Summary -- 2022 Year End Summary -- 2023 Year End Summary January 2024 -- February 2024 -- March 2024 -- April 2024 -- May 2024 -- June 2024 July 2024 -- August 2024 -- September 2024 -- October 2024 Unclaimed Prize Money John Van Dyke - $14.00 Al Jones - $32.00 Jim Ellingworth - $43.00 Kennith Jaramillo - $8.00 Jim Wynne - $25.00 Barry Barnett - $10.00 Raymond Knight - $33.00 Ralph Apodaca - $57.00 Mark Thompson - $3.00 Dennis Ford - $19.00 John McKinney - $8.00 Mike Jewel - $16.00 ********************** Total Unclaimed: $268.00	3)
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