The Monarch Dunes SCGA Team started off the season by hosting Glen Annie on Saturday and squeaked out a 26-22 win! The Glen Annie team is apparently getting the hang of our links-style course and doubled the number of points they earned last season, making for a very close match! Congratulations for a good start to the season!

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Congratulations to the winners of the 1st tournament of the 2010 Men's Club season, a 2-Man Best Ball Gross and Net event!

Gross Winners
1st - Landon Brown, Mitch Martin (71*)
2nd - Mike Wighton, Jordan Lemay (71)

Net Winners
1st - Eric Lorigo, Brandon Rash (63*)
2nd - Mark Gulluscio, Dominic Gulluscio (63)
3rd - Ron Roy, Ron Smith-Arizmendi (64)

*-denotes scorecard playoff

Gross Skins
2 - Dominic Gulluscio
4 - Richard Boult
5 - Richard Boult
7 - Mike Guillen
12 - Jordan Lemay
13 - Mike Guillen
15 - Richard Boult
18 - Brandon Rash

Net Skins
3 - Mike Guillen
4 - Mike Wighton
5 - Mike Fletcher
11 - Joe Deschryver
12 - Mike Wighton
13 - Mike Guillen
15 - Dan Ruffoni
18 - Brandon Rash

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Congratulations to the winners of the 1st Annual Nipomo Amateur which took place at Monarch Dunes on January 9-10. Thanks to all who participated.

Championship Flight
1st - Chris Kirk (69,73/142)
2nd - Mike Lyons (143)
3rd - Bryan Pierce (147)

Net Flight
1st - Mike Frasier (70,72/142)
2nd - Doug Amstutz (146)
3rd - Ron Little (146)

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Become a member of the Monarch Dunes Men's Club and experience the exciting 2010 season. 2010 will feature 6 competitive gross and net tournaments, including a 2-day Club Championship. Formats will vary but there will always be a skins game to increase the fun.

Jan 17, 7:30am - 2-Man Best Ball
Feb 21, 7:30am - Individual Stroke Play
Mar 21, 7:30am - TBD
Apr 18, 7:30am - TBD
May 16, 7:30am - TBD
Jun 20, 7:30am - TBD
Jul 18, 7:30am - TBD
Aug 22, 7:30am - TBD
Sep 19, 7:30am - TBD
Oct 16-17, 7:30am - Club Championship
Nov 21, 7:30am - TBD
Dec 18, 7:30am - TBD

Tournament fees are based on Royal Rewards discount rates plus $10 prize fee. Annual Dues are $50.00 (applies to Club Championship and prize fund). Men's Club members must be a Monarch Dunes Royal Rewards Member to join.

For more information or to sign up, contact Jensen Lardizabal, Head Golf Professional at (805) 343-9459 x 107.

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Monarch Dunes hosts 6 member-only events in 2010 as part of the Royal Rewards program. Events are subject to change. Must be a Royal Rewards member to participate unless otherwise specified.

Feb 27, 10am - Invitational
Apr 3, 11am - Member Guest Two-Person Best Ball
Jun 26, 11am - Stableford
Jul 3, 11am - TBD
Sep 11, 11am - TBD
Nov 13, 10am - Member Guest

To sign up for an event call 805.343.9459 or stop by the Monarch Dunes golf shop.

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The SCGA Team Play Schedule for 2010 is now posted online at scgateamplay.org. The Monarch Dunes team is listed in Group 8 on the Saturday Schedule page available from the "Schedules & Results" menu item.

Jan 23 - Monarch Dunes at Glen Annie
Jan 30 - Glen Annie at Monarch Dunes
Feb 6 - Monarch Dunes at La Purisima
Feb 13 - La Purisima at Monarch Dunes
Feb 20 - Marshallia at Monarch Dunes
Feb 27 - Monarch Dunes at Marshallia Ranch

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The First Annual Nipomo Men's Amateur Championship will be held on January 9-10. 8am Tee Times. $175 Entry Fee ($150 Royal Rewards members) - Covers Green Fees, Range Balls, and Lunch both days.

Top 10 Gross and Net winners receive script prizes (based on full field). Prizes for closest-to-the-pin and long drive!

Entry deadline is January 1st -- sign up early. Call (805) 343-9459 x602

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Another SCGA Team Play season begins in January 2010. Selected members from the Monarch Dunes Men's Club will compete in weekly matches against teams from other local SCGA member courses. Our division includes teams from La Purisima Golf Course, Marshallia Ranch Golf Course, and Glen Annie Golf Club.

The regular season consists of 6 weekly home and away matches scheduled on Saturdays between January 23rd and February 27th. Playoffs take place in March, followed by Championships in April.

In each match, a team will be made up of 16 golfers plus 2 alternates, including a team captain. Two players from each team compete in a four-ball match (2-man best ball) and each player also competes in an individual match.

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The USGA Rules for Match play differ in several circumstances from the rules for Medal play. Here are a few basic examples.

1) If you miss a putt and your next putt is not conceded by your opponent, you cannot hole out unless you or your teammate are still furthest from the hole. If an opponent's ball is further out, you must mark your ball - even if it's a simple tap-in.

2) In stroke play, Rule 3-3 authorizes the player to play two balls when he is faced with a doubt as to his proper procedure under the Rules. This rules does not apply in Match Play (see Decision 3-3/9).

A long comment was posted at Free Drop - a blog about the rules of golf - about the differences between match and stroke play. The comment presents a number of areas where Match and Stroke play differ and his rationales behind those differences. The author of the blog then posted a response including a few comments on his rationales, along with some other differences.

Q: Are these all the differences between Match and Stroke Play?

A: Author's Reply

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Congratulations to the Stableford winners, and thank you to all came out and participated on a cold windy day at Monarch Dunes! Points were awarded as follows: 0 Double Bogie, 1 Bogie, 2 Par, 3 Eagle, 4 Double Eagle.

1st Gross - Richard Boult (30)
1st Net - Eric Lorigo (24/41)
2nd Net - Mike Guillen (13/39)
3rd Net - Brandon Rash (19/37)

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Join us December 5 for the last tournament of 2009! 10:00am tee times. Stableford Format. $60.00 Per Player. Contact the pro shop to sign up!

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Congratulations to the winners of last weekend's Turkey Shoot and thanks to the nearly 50 golfers who participated!

Gross Winners
1st - Jeremy Moreno (69)
2nd - Brian Sullivan (73)
3rd - Richard Boult (77)

Net Winners
1st - Jerry Scharton (76/64)
2nd - Eric Lorigo (82/65)
3rd - Mike Guillen (96/71)
4th - Jaimy Barbon (93/71)
5th - Leon Smith (85/72)

Gross Skins
6 - Jesse Troili
10 - Jerry Scharton
11 - Leon Smith

Net Skins
6 - Jesse Troili
10 - Jerry Scharton

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