The Hackers and Whackers Monthly Newsletter and Journal
METROPOLITAN G.L.
Our next tournament will be held on a course that we haven't played in well over 25 years. Back then it was called....? I can't remember back then!! Anyway, since then, it's been re-done by Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss. I can't get tee times prior to 14 days out so I'll check on the 11th to see about availability. I do have fees, though. For Oakland residents: Seniors 62+ = $35.00 w/cart; Under 62 = $46.00 w/cart; Non-resident senior 62+ = $46.00 w/cart; Regular non-resident $66.00 w/cart. Admin fee of $10.00 to be sent to me prior to deadline which is Monday, September 20th.
DUES, DUES, DUES
Dues are now due and payable. We'll keep them the same as last year as that number worked O.K. $70.00 due on, or before, the 15th of December even though NCGA increased our club dues by $1.00 over last year's figure. Again, we need a MINIMUM OF 20 MEMBERS in order to remain a fully participating club. If we can't get at least 20 players I guess it will be my turn to exit stage left. I've been at this going on 30 years. Not that I'm complaining, mind you so let's get those 20 members +!!
SUNOL VALLEY G.C.
Sunol Valley was cancelled for lack of participation. We had NO signups for this tournament.
MONTEREY 2010
Scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 21st & 22nd. These will be consecutive start tournaments with times beginning at (to follow) and 10:30 respectively. Greens fee, including cart and prize money, for Poppy Hills will be $85.00 for members and $105.00 for guests. Fees at Pacific Grove will be $85.00 for members and guests. DEADLINE for the Poppy Hills is still to be determined and for Pacific Grove, Tuesday the 12th. WE MUST HAVE A 20 PLAYER MINIMUM GUARANTEE FOR PACIFIC GROVE so start working on your foursome now so we don't run into any problems. Make your checks payable to O.R.E.G.C. and mail to: George Miller, 5465 Farina Lane, Fremont, CA 94538. You may call me AFTER Monday the 18th to check on your starting time. This will be a two day tournament event. You need not play in both to be eligible for prizes!
ACCOMMODATIONS
I have 8 rooms booked at the Bay Park Hotel, 1425 Munras Avenue in Monterey for three (3) nights (Wednesday thru Saturday) beginning Wednesday the 21st. Those interested in staying over may contact the hotel directly and make their own arrangements. You may take all, or a portion, of the three nites. Just let the reservationists know when you call. The rooms are booked under the Oakland Real Estate Golf Club. Cost per night - $99.00 plus tax. We will have a hospitality suite at the hotel Thursday and Friday afternoon/evenings after golf. Dinner will not be included in this years format. The Hotel number is 1-800-338-3564. The deadline for reservations is September 21st as that is the date I must release my block on the held rooms. After that, they may have some rooms available but this is an exceptionally busy time of year on the Monterey Peninsula so if you miss the deadline, you’ll be on your own.
NCGA QUARTERLY UP DATE
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