SAPS Golf League
Hello Saps Golfers,
The 2010 season is upon us. I’m excited to meet the new members, and look forward to reuniting with the veterans. If you have a problem or suggestion throughout the year, please talk to me, or any of the Board members. There is a link on the web site to contact the Board. We will utilize e-mail for updates and information through the year. If you do not have e-mail, please make sure you check the bulletin board on Monday night for updates. Please notify Bryan Asbury if you do not use your email address that you have provided to the league. If you do not have email you will not receive the messages and updates that Bryan sends out.
The Board:
President-Mark Wittmeyer
Membership Chairman-Rick Swerdlik
Handicap Chairman-Bryan Asbury
Secretary-Steve Housel
Treasurer-John Stammer
Mid Year Chairman-R.C. Mitchell
Year End Chairman-Del Plagge
Hospitality Chairman-Dave Harmsen
Prize Chairman-Chad Olafson
The Rules Committee:
Mark Wittmeyer-Larry Hellie-R.C. Mitchell. They will settle all disputes and answer rules questions.
I encourage you to come into the clubhouse after your match and enjoy your favorite libation. It does not matter what your score was, come on in and get to know your fellow league members!
Green Fees:
First payment of $285 is due by February 15, 2010, and second payment is due by May 15, 2010, for a total of $425 for the year. Please pay all money owed to the league by check made out to SAPS Golf League.
Mail your check to:
Rick Swerdlik
13370 Barlow Road
Beaverton, OR 97008.
Be sure to mail your check in time for John to receive and record your payment so you will not have to forfeit your match and points on May 17th. You will be granted one week grace period, if payment is not received, you will be dropped from the league.
March 29th- 5:00pm. BroadMoor Clubhouse. This is a meeting for new members, Board members and Captains. We will discuss the general rules of the league, answer questions, and get to know the new members.
Opening Night Team Scramble:
April 5th-Tee times are 3:56pm to 4:52pm. Captains, please contact your team members and organize a gathering time for your team. This is the only night you will all play with your team, so hopefully everyone can make it and get acquainted. ALL PLAYERS PLAY FROM THE WHITE TEES FOR THE SCRAMBLE. Each taem gets 4 shots from each position. If you are short players, rotate the extra shot/shots equally among your team members. We will gather in the clubhouse after the round to get acquainted and determine the winner. The league will buy 2 pitchers of beer (or 2 drinks per man), and have a taco bar. The winning team on each side receives $100 per team. Even teams play Back, odd teams play Front.
First Night of Matches:
April 12th Tee times are 3:56pm-4:52pm. USGA rules apply but are overruled by course and SAPS league rules. It is a four man team format, the 1 player being the lowest handicap and on up through the 4 man. It is a four point competition for the matches, two points medal (stroke) and two points match. You may concede any putt, parr or higher. If your opponent gives you the putt, you must accept. Two teams play each other each night. The 1 man plays the 1 man, 2 man plays 2 man, and so forth. The 1 & 2 men play from the BLUE tees, the 3 & 4 men play from the WHITE tees. All players will play from the WHITE tees for tournaments. It is a good idea to contact your opponent in advance to confirm a tee time to meet. When you and your opponent are ready to play, you pair up with another twosome or a single (a player may not have a match that night). You then put a ball down next to the tee marker. If your group is not ready when it is your turn you will be removed to the end of the line. All 4 players must be present when you put your ball down. If you have not spoken to you opponent you must wait until 4:35pm before teeing off. If you have spoken to your opponent and he has said that he will be there you must wait until 4:50pm. The team competition is a split season. The team with the most points for the year wins $100 per man and the coveted money clip. We will pay five spots. The individual member with the most points receives free dues the next year.
Mid year Tournament
TBD
Year End Tournament
Del Plagge
August 19 – Rivers Edge Golf Course, Bend, OR
http://www.riverhouse.com/web/golf.htm
August 20-21 – Meadow Lakes Golf Course, Prineville, OR
Accommodations:
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters, OR 888-549-4321
The hospitality Room is located here. Forty rooms reserved at the Ponderosa, 541-549-1234. Also check with the Sisters Hotel will also have some rooms. Book early as they fill up.
SAPS Website: www.sapseast.com
Bryan Asbury - Handicap Chairman, designed and maintains a world class website for the league. You will find a plethora of information and updates through out the season. Monitor the website on a regular basis, it is well worth your time.
It is going to be another great season for the SAPS league, and I’m please to be part of it.
Cordially,
Mark Wittmeyer
SAPS League President
Welcome Letter from the President
