Tournament at Las Positas Result

Tournament at Las Positas 12/09/07


Modified Stableford scoring system.

1st. Place ($40.00 cert.) Steve Chong score 15
2nd. Place ($30.00 cert) Mark Wong (tie breaker) 14
3rd. Place ($20.00 cert.) Duane Wong (tie breaker) 14


Closest to the Pin Winners

Hole #3 A Flight Joe Young ($15 cert.)
B Flight Dianne Richmond ($15 cert.)

Hole #7 A Flight Clem Leung ($15 cert.)
B Flight Andrew Liu ($15 cert.)

Hole #11 A Flight Chris Pangillinan ($15 cert.)
B Flight Mark Wong ($15 cert.)

Hole #15 A Flight Bo Perez ($15 cert.)
B Flight Mei-Mei Hong ($15 cert.)


Skin (27 participants) total of $270 and 8 winners ($33.75 ea)

1. Alan Whiteside (hole #3)
2. Rudy Cristobal (hole #2)
3. Rudy Cristobal (hole #5)
4. Rudy Cristobal (hole #14)
5. Alex Fong (hole #8)
6. Alice Wong (hole #17)
7. David Quon (hole #18)
8. Doug Low (hole #12)

OCGC Tournament 2007-2008

Las Positas T-Time (12-09-07)

Daimo Cup Tournament Final

We had a great turn out of 35 strong who came out to compete for 4th Annual Daimo Cup Tournament. After all, Ben Lee is the Daimo Cup Champion. There are also various other winners in different catagories as list below.

Daimo Cup Champion: ($50) Ben Lee (net 64)

A Flight:
1st Low Net: ($40 gift cert.) Terry Owyang (net 69) tie breaker
2nd Low Net :($30 gift cert.) Clem Leung (net 69) tie breaker
3rd Low Net: ($20 gift cert.) Allen Tchoi (net 69) tie breaker

B Flight:
1st Low Net: ($40 gift cert.) Mark Wong (net 68)
2nd Low Net: ($30 gift cert.) Dave Ung (net 69)
3rd Low Net: ($20 gift cert.) Lawrence Wong (net 70)

Winner Low Net Per Group/Turkey Shoot: ($10 Safeway Gift Card )

8:30 Group:
Mark Wong ( net 68) (winner)
Victor Jin (net 86)
Caxton Rhodes (net 84)

8:38 Group:
Dave Ung (net 69) (winner)
Steve Chong (net 72)
Steve Shum ( net 72)
Willie Mendoza (net 81)

8:46 Group:
William Tong (net 73) (winner)
Yoch Lin (net 81)
Paul Chen (net 83)
John O’Shaughnessy (net 77)

8:54 Group:
Chuck Chinn (net 73)
Terry Owyang (net 69) (winner)
Kim Shek (111, NH)
Sandy Kiyomura (net 84)

9:02 Group:
Eugene Kim (net 72)
Ben Lee (net 64) (winner)
David Quon (net 73)
Lawrence Wong (net 70)

9:10 Group:
Allen Tchoi (net 69) (winner)
John Cockrell (net 74)
KK Tong (net 73)
Eugene Wong (net 70)

9:18 Group:
Robert Hemphill (net 73) (winner)
Gaby Hemphill (net 94)
Steve Tong (net 81)
Kenny Thaxton (net 75)

9:26 Group:
Duane Wong (net 84)
Gordon Wong (net 72) (winner)
Wilson Young (net 77)
Sean Li (96, HN) Guest

9:34 Group:
Joe Young (net 75)
Samuel Tong (net 77)
Clem Leung (net 69) (winner)
Ray Jeung (net 73)

Closest To The Pins: ( 1 Sleeve of Titleist Pro V1)

Hole # 5 A Flight: Allen Tchoi (7’ 8”)
B Flight: Dave Ung (16’ 11”)

Hole # 7 A Flight: Clem Leung (9’ 7”)
B Flight: Sandy Kiyomura (2’ 7.5”)

Hole # 12 A Flight: Samuel Tong (20’ 0”)
B Flight: Lawrence Wong (13’ 7”)

Hole # 15 A Flight: Allen Tchoi (9’ 6”)
Mark Wong (28’ 6”)


SKIN: We have 30 player participated in the skin of $10 ea. or $300 pot)

The Sole Winner is Eugene Wong ( $300) . He birdie Hole #2 and (net 2)

2008 OCGC Membership Renewal - Deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2007

2008 OCGC Membership Renewal Form

This year’s membership dues are:

Regular $81.00
Senior $41.00 (65 years young + 15 consecutive years of membership)
Junior $37.00 (under 18) ($20 dues, $10 prize fund, $6 NCGA, $1 HIO)
Associate $20.00 (non-playing member)
Sr. Associate Free (65 years young, non-playing member)
New $91.00 (Requires two member sponsors.)
(#1 ____________________ #2 ___________________)

Our annual dues are $40.00 + $30.00 NCGA dues + $10.00 tournament prize fund + $1.00 hole-in-one fund per playing member. New members are charged a $10.00 NCGA initiation fee even if they already have an NCGA number. Payment Deadline: Postmarked by October 31, 2007 – NO EXCEPTIONS. Late Fee: add $10.00.

Please make checks payable to the Oakland Chinese Golf Club and remit to membership chairman: YOCH LIN, 470 MONTICELLO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127

(Only info that has changed needs to be completed.) (Please print legibly.)

Member’s Name _____________________________________
NCGA # _______________ DoB if Jr.Member __________
Spouse’s or Significant Other’s Name ______________________
Street Address ________________________________
City __________________________ Zip ______________
Home # (____) _____________________
Work # (____) _____________________
E-Mail Address _____________________________________

We need your help! As this year’s board enters their first year term, we will need replacements next year. Please give considerable thought as to whether you would be able to help make this club the best it can be.

I’d like to help run a Tournament YES ( ) NO ( )
I’d like be on the Board next year YES ( ) NO ( )

Director's Cup and Hugh Lee TOC photos

Hugh Lee Tournament of Champions Results

On a pleasant October Sunday full of warm sunshine, a huge turnout of 60 players ventured out to Blue Rock East for the inaugural Hugh Lee Tournament of Champions. Hugh and Shirley Lee welcomed everyone with smiles and bags of goodies filled with char siu bao and snacks. Golf was almost secondary as the players came out to thank Hugh for his countless contributions to OCGC over the past 40 years.

When all was said and done, Ray Jeung won the inaugural Hugh Lee TOC trophy by shooting the low net of the tournament with a stellar net 62, beating Caxton Rhodes by 2 strokes. Caxton placed first in the B flight as consolation, while Terry Owyang captured the A flight and Jeanne Yip prevailed in the Ladies’ flight. Ray will have his name engraved on the permanent trophy that was donated by Hugh and will keep the trophy for the next year, as well as a separate trophy for his very own.

As a small token of appreciation for Hugh’s outstanding dedication and service, the club presented to Hugh certificates for 2 free rounds of golf at Roddy Ranch. Many thanks to Hugh for all his guidance and contributions for the past 4 decades. In the same spirit of volunteering, special thanks to Chris Pangilinan who donated his time in creating the scoring spreadsheet every tournament which made my job so much easier and everyone’s wait for the results that much shorter on Sundays. Congratulations to Hugh Lee TOC Champion Ray Jeung and to all the winners. The results as follows:

Hugh Lee TOC Champion ($50): Ray Jeung (net 62)

Men’s A flight:
1st low net ($40): Terry Owyang (net 69) (tiebreaker)
2nd low net ($30): Steve Tong (net 69) (tiebreaker)
3rd low net ($20): Jason Jeung (net 70)

Men’s B flight:
1st low net ($40): Caxton Rhodes (net 64)
2nd low net ($30): Steve Chong (net 65) (tiebreaker)
3rd low net ($20): Duane Wong (net 65) (tiebreaker)

Women’s flight:
1st low net ($40): Jeanne Yip (net 71)
2nd low net ($30): Mary Chim (net 72)
3rd low net ($20): Miville Cristobal (net 73)

Closest to the pins ($10):
Hole #2
A: Jason Jeung (30’ 5”)
B: Doug Low (17’ 10”)
W: Miville Cristobal (12’)
Hole #6
A: Jason Jeung (7’ 1”)
B: Bob Hemphill (2’ 4”)
W: Judy Eng (12’ 9”)
Hole #8
A: Seewell Leung (9’)
B: Caxton Rhodes (6’ 3”)
W: Carol Yee (32”)
Hole #11
A: Jason Jeung (11’ 7”)
B: Steve Chong (11’ 1”)
Hole #16
A: David Yip (8’)
B: Duane Wong (5’ 9”)
W: Jeanne Yip (21’ 4”)

Skins ($63 each):
Duane Wong: Hole #3
David Yip: Hole #5
Caxton Rhodes: Hole #8
Rudy Cristobal: Hole #11
Steve Chong: Hole #13
Eugene Wong: Hole #15

Blue Rock East Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men - Blue (6133 yds, 70.0, 132); Women - Gold (5332 yds, 70.7, 123)

Format: Medal play. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

Prizes: Hugh Lee TOC trophy (low net of eligible players) and 1st, 2nd and 3rd low net in A, B and Ladies flights; closest to pins

Hugh Lee TOC trophy eligibility: First place winners, gross and net, in each flight for tournaments from October 2006 through September 2007, plus members of the Board and anyone else who ran a tournament. Also, all team members of first place team events are eligible.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s. There will be only one CTP marker for all 3 flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

Remember if you think your ball might be lost or out of bonds, make sure to hit a provisional ball first before proceeding.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Final 2007 POY Standings

Congratulations to Seewell Leung for winning OCGC’s 2007 Player of the Year. With consistently good play throughout the entire season and four top-3 finishes, Seewell amassed 103 points and held first place almost wire to wire. Coming in second was Yoch Lin with 94 points, by virtue of playing in almost every tournament. David Yip made a strong finish at the end of the season to climb into the top three with 92.5 points.

100 members played at least 1 tournament this season and hopefully that number will increase next season. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this a fun season.

1st: Seewell Leung ($100)
2nd: Yoch Lin ($60)
3rd: David Yip ($40)

Director's Cup Results

A field of 43 players made it out to Poppy Ridge to compete for the Director’s Cup, the last Major of the year. Competition was strong as several players scored in the net 60s. At the end, Roland Kutaka shot the field low net of the tournament with a net 65 to win the Director’s Cup. Roland will have the perpetual Director’s Cup trophy in his possession for the next year and also keep a separate trophy for his own.

Ken Fong (net 68) won low net in the A flight, Lawrence Wong (net 70) won a three-way tiebreaker to seize the B flight low net, and Alice Wong (net 67) shot low net among the women to win the Ladies’ flight trophy. Congratulations to Director’s Cup Champion Roland Kutaka and to all the winners.

Director’s Cup Champion ($50): Roland Kutaka (net 65)

A flight:
1st low net ($50): Ken Fong (net 68)
2nd low net ($30): Chuck Chinn (net 70)
3rd low net ($20): David Yip (net 71)

B flight:
1st low net ($50): Lawrence Wong (net 70) (tiebreaker)
2nd low net ($30): Al Lim (net 70) (tiebreaker)
3rd low net ($20): Mark Wong (net 70) (tiebreaker)

Ladies’ flight:
1st low net ($50): Alice Wong (net 67)
2nd low net ($30): Jeanne Yip (net 69)
3rd low net ($20): Judy Lim (net 70)

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Zinfandel Hole #2
A: Alex Fong
B: Sandy Kiyomura-Kutaka
Zinfandel Hole #7
A: Clem Leung
B: Wilson Young
Merlot Hole #2
A: Mike Chee
B: Alice Wong
Merlot Hole #8
A: Alex Fong
B: Al Lim

Skins ($60 each):
Nicholas Chin: Zinfandel Hole #1
Dave Ung: Zinfandel Hole #2
Seewell Leung: Zinfandel Hole #9
Mike Chee: Merlot Hole #5

Warren Dang: Merlot Hole #9

Poppy Ridge Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Zinfandel - Merlot
Men - White (6,249 yds, 70.2, 130); Women - Gold (5293 yds, 70.8, 120)

Format: Medal play. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

Prizes: There will be trophies and cash prizes awarded for the overall low net (Director’s Cup Champion) and the 3 low nets for the A and B flights.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s. There will be only one CTP marker for both flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

Remember if you think your ball might be lost or out of bonds, make sure to hit a provisional ball first before proceeding.

Since this is a Major tournament, there are absolutely no gimmes. Putt everything out.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Updated POY Standings

Club Championship Photos

Club Championship Results

147… 71 and 76… 3 over par for 2 rounds… the winning score of David Yip, our 2007 Club Champion. Shooting an exceptional 1-under par at Roddy Ranch, David held a 3- shot lead going into the second round of the Club Championship. After “grinding” out a 76 at Summitpointe, David extended his margin of victory to 8 shots and won a crystal bowl trophy, $75 cash and a box of Titleist Pro-V1s.

Jason Jeung captured the low net in the A flight by shooting net 64 and net 66. Jason shot a 79 at Roddy Ranch, the first time he has ever broken 80 and followed that up with a solid 81 at Summitpointe. George Kong, who was the only other player to shoot both rounds in the 70s, finished second in low gross and low net. Ken Fong came from 5 strokes back to take 3rd low net.

In the B flight, Nicholas Chin had the lowest gross and net totals to win the top prize, while low net honors went to Victor Jin who had declared himself “out of the tournament” after he scored a 13 on Hole 6 at Roddy Ranch. Al Lim held off Mark Wong, who made a furious comeback in shooting a net 66, to finish 2nd low net by 1 stroke. Amongst the women, Judy Lim won the ladies’ low net trophy with a closest to the pin that was “1 foot 19 ½ inches.”

At the conclusion of the round, everyone congregated at King Crab Restaurant for a delectable banquet dinner. Incoming President David Yip announced the newly elected Board members for the coming year. Crystal bowl trophies and cash prizes were handed out to the winners and Calcutta payouts were distributed for all the horses who placed. The syndicate of Mike Chee, Clem Leung, Seewell Leung and KK Tong won $900 for 1st low net in the A flight, while the syndicate of Chuck Chinn and Rudy Cristobal won $400 for 1st low net in the B flight.

Thanks to everyone who participated in Calcutta and to everyone who came out to compete in our biggest Major. Congratulations to Club Champion David Yip and to all the winners. Here are the results:

A flight:
Low gross ($75): David Yip
1st low net ($50): Jason Jeung
2nd low net ($30): George Kong
3rd low net ($20): Ken Fong

B flight:
Low gross ($75): Nicholas Chin
1st low net ($50): Victor Jin
2nd low net ($30): Al Lim
3rd low net ($20): Mark Wong

Ladies’ low net: ($50): Judy Lim

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Summitpointe
Hole #3
A: Alex Fong (12’ 5”)
B: Judy Lim (19 ½”)
Hole #5
A: Jason Jeung (17’ 11”)
B: Al Lim (10’ 11”)
Hole #13
A: Alex Fong (23’)
B: Judy Lim (5’)
Hole #16
A: Alex Fong (1’ 5”)
B: Al Lim (25’ 6”)

Skins ($35 each):
Hugh Lee: Hole #1
Judy Lim: Hole #3
George Kong: Holes #4 and 8
Lawrence Wong: Holes #7 and 17
John O’Shaughnessy: Hole #12
Rudy Cristobal: Hole #14
Alex Fong: Hole #16

Calcutta:
A flight:
1st low net ($900): Mike Chee, Clem Leung, Seewell Leung and KK Tong
2nd low net ($540): Gavin Fong, Terry Owyang and Allen Tchoi
3rd low net ($360): John Lee, Yoch Lin, Doug Low and Jack Schram
B flight:
1st low net ($400): Chuck Chinn and Rudy Cristobal
2nd low net ($240): Alex Fong, Alan Whiteside and Valerie Yee
3rd low net ($160): Mitchell Marr and David Quon

Summitpointe Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope. Please note on the scorecard that there are in-course out-of-bounds on Holes 9, 10 and 14.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men - White (6063 yds, 69.7, 130); Women - Red (5496 yds, 72.1, 130)

Format: Medal play. 2 day, 36 hole total. The lowest combined gross score of the 2 rounds will crown our 2007 Club Champion.

Prizes: There will be trophies and cash prizes awarded for the low gross and 3 low nets for the A and B flights, and the low net of the women.

Awards dinner at 4 p.m. or immediately following the round at King Crab Restaurant, 269 W. Calaveras Boulevard, Miltpitas, CA.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s. There will be only one CTP marker for both flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

Remember if you think your ball might be lost or out of bonds, make sure to hit a provisional ball first before proceeding.

Since this is a Major tournament, there are absolutely no gimmes. Putt everything out.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Roddy Ranch Results

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Roddy Ranch
Hole #3
A: David Yip
B: Sandy Kiyomura-Kutaka
Hole #7
A: Alex Fong
Hole #13
A: David Yip
B: Nicholas Chin
Hole #17
A: Ken Fong
B: Tom Soohoo

Skins ($80 each):
Hugh Lee: Hole #8
David Quon: Hole #9
Mark Wong: Hole #15

Mike Chee: Hole #16

2007 Calcutta Results

Roddy Ranch Starting Tee Times

Official scorecards will be provided by Roddy Ranch on the golf carts, so make sure you take the correct cart. The Skins envelope will still be inside the plastic Ziploc bag on the first tee.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men - Silver (6043 yds, 70.4, 130); Women - Rust (5390 yds, 71.7, 120)

Format: Medal play. 2 day, 36 hole total. The lowest combined gross score of the 2 rounds will crown our 2007 Club Champion.

Prizes: There will be trophies and cash prizes awarded for the low gross and 3 low nets for the A and B flights, and the low net of the women.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s. There will be only one CTP marker for both flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

Remember if you think your ball might be lost or out of bonds, make sure to hit a provisional ball first before proceeding.

Since this is a Major tournament, there are absolutely no gimmes. Putt everything out.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Updated POY Standings

Hiddenbrooke Results

A great turnout of 51 players ventured out to Hiddenbrooke to play this local course favorite. Despite the gusting winds and tricky greens, good scores were to be had. Under the Criss Cross format, players could salvage some bad front nine scores by playing well on the back nine, while others who posted good front nine scores could be ultra aggressive on the back nine. Strategy and good course management played vital roles in this scoring format.

After the results were tabulated, it was another tournament entered, another victory. Joe Young (net 26) used timely scoring and a healthy bicep to win the A flight while Shirley Lee (net 23) shot a scorching net 62 to capture the B flight. This same duo most recently won at the Marc Rice and must be considered early favorites for the Club Championship next month.

The question now remains: can anyone stop them on their winning streak? Perhaps David Yip, who shot a remarkable 1-under par, gross 71 (4 birdies, 3 bogeys), will have something to say about that. Or Dianne Richmond who finished 2nd by shooting a net 66 and finished 3rd at the Marc Rice. If you don’t come out and play, you’ll never give yourself the chance. Congratulations to Shirley and mighty Joe who each won $40 and a box of Titleist Pro-V1s and to all the winners.

A flight:
1st low net ($40 and box of Titleist Pro-V1s): Joe Young (net 26)
2nd low net ($40): Clem Leung (net 28) (tie-breaker)
3rd low net ($20): Pat Romani (net 28) (tie-breaker)

B flight:
1st low net ($40 and box of Titleist Pro-V1s): Shirley Lee (net 23)
2nd low net ($40): Dianne Richmond (net 25)
3rd low net ($20): David Pan (net 26) (tie-breaker)

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Hole #3
A: Terry Owyang (10’2”)
B: Sandy Kutaka (16’ 1”)
Hole #6
A: Tom Yong (16’10”)
B: Valerie Buschor (10’ 2”)
Hole #13:
A: Yoch Lin (9’)
Hole #15
A: Rudy Cristobal (11’10”)
B: Sandy Kutaka (13’ 7”)
Hole #17
B: David Pan (7’ 8”)

Skins ($75 each):
Allen Tchoi: Hole #5
Caxton Rhodes: Hole #8
Joe Young: Hole #14

Mark Wong: Hole #15

Hiddenbrooke Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men - White (5769 yds, 68.8, 132); Women - Red (4647 yds, 67.6, 121)

Format: Criss Cross
The format of this tournament will be Criss Cross, an individual scoring format where each player gets to compare corresponding scores on their scorecard and choose the lower of two scores, resulting in a 9-hole total score. Basically, the Front 9 holes are paired up with the corresponding Back 9 holes. In other words, think of No. 1 and No. 10 as a pair, No. 2 and No. 11 as a pair, No. 3 and No. 12, and so on up to No. 9 and No. 18.

Following the round, compare the net scores recorded on No. 1 and No. 10 and circle the lower of the two. Compare No. 2 and No. 11 and circle the lower of the two, and so on through No. 9 and No. 18. Then add up the 9 holes you’ve circled for your total score. Scoring is based on net scores utilizing full handicaps.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd low net in A and B flights. Tiebreakers will be used for low net ties.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s. There will be only one CTP marker for both flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

To speed up play, on the back 9 you may pick up your ball if your net score for the hole is already higher than the corresponding hole for the front nine. For example, if you shot a 6 on Hole 1 for a net 5, and you are already sitting 6 on Hole 10 with no chance for a net 5, you may pick up since you already have a net 5 as your score for those pair of holes. For posting purposes, treat your score as if it were match play. Record the score you most likely would have made had you completed the hole, and you can adjust later under equitable stroke control when posting your score.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

NCGA Qualifier Update

This is an update of our Chardonnay tournament where the original team of David Yip, Mike Chee, Clem Leung, and Joe Young won the right to represent OCGC at the local qualifier for the NCGA Associate Club Championship. Due to scheduling conflicts, club members/ringers Ray Jeung and Ben Lee substituted in to form “Dream Team II". On June 6, the team of David, Mike, Ray and Ben teed off at Franklin Canyon from the white tees (Holes 1 and 18 were converted to par 4s) and shot a net 123, 17-under to finish tied for second place. Because of their outstanding finish, they now will advance to compete at Poppy Ridge on July 23 for the sectional qualifier, with the entry fee picked up by the club.

In addition, on June 7 David Yip competed individually at Metropolitan in the qualifier for the Master Division Championship. To be eligible for this NCGA tournament, a player must be between 40 and 55 (rumor has it that David just made the minimum age requirement) and have an index of 5.4 or less. David tied for 6th, which qualified him to advance to the Championship proper for a 2-day, 36 hole trip to Spyglass.

Congratulations to them for a job well done in representing OCGC at the NGCA qualifiers. Good luck to them at the next stage and may they bring home the hardware!

Eagle Ridge Results

40 brave souls made it out to Eagle Ridge to partake in Cha Cha Cha. The 10 teams hoped the modified best balls format would be of assistance, considering that several members and guests were playing this challenging course for the first time. A naturally difficult course became even tougher with the preposterous pin placements on almost every hole. The management must have mistaken OCGC for the PGA tour and had Sunday pins tucked in corners normally reserved for touring professionals. Some speculated that the greenskeeper had a rough night and was out to get us. This is in addition to the narrow fairways, invading hazards, generous bunkering, and the fast sloping, undulating, multi-tiered greens. How tough was it? Only 2 players broke 90, gross, and only 1 player broke net 70.

Rising above the bruised and battered was Mei-Mei Hong who shot a sizzling net 66 in leading her team of Dexter Hong, Steve Liu and Tom Yong to an overwhelming 13-shot victory over the next closest team. The husband-wife tandem proved to be quite potent as Dex also contributed with a net 70, the second lowest net score of the day. The rest were left in their dust wondering how such a triumph was attainable.

The Eagle Ridge staff and facilities were first class and I hope we come back here in the future. Congratulations to Mei-Mei, Dex, Steve and Tom and to all who won prizes. The survivors:

1st low net team: Net 120 (box of Titleist Pro-V1s and $80)
Mei-Mei Hong, Dexter Hong, Steve Liu and Tom Yong
2nd low net team: Net 133 (tie-breaker) (box of Titleist Pro-V1s and $40)
Hugh Lee, Andy Liu, Moon Yun and Eric Lu
3rd low net team: Net 133 (tie-breaker) (box of Titleist Pro-V1s and $20)
David Yip, Ray Jeung, Mark Wong and Yoch Lin

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Hole #2: Judy Lim (6’ 7”)
Hole #6: Jeanne Yip (13’ 7 ½ ”)
Hole #13: Alice Wong (26’ 10”)
Hole #16: Doug Low (15’ 1”)

Skins ($45 each):
Chris Pangilinan: Holes #5 and 7
Jason Jeung: Hole # 15

Alice Wong: Hole #16

Eagle Ridge Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men - White (6290 yds, 71.6, 129); Women - Burgundy (5102 yds, 70.7, 125)

Format: Cha Cha Cha.
Cha Cha Cha consists of 4 person teams. Each member of the team will play his/her own ball until completing the hole. On the first hole (cha), the one low net ball counts as the team score. On the second hole (cha cha), the two low net balls count as the team score. On the third hole (cha cha cha), the three low net balls counts as the team score. The rotation starts over again on the fourth hole and so on. Scoring is based on net scores utilizing full handicaps. Tiebreakers will be used for low net ties.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd low net teams

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

POY Standings Updated Through Marc Rice

Marc Rice Photos

Marc Rice Results

Windy. The 36 players who made it out to Paradise Valley for the Marc Rice, Sr. Memorial Tournament would attest to that. Although the weather was great and the course was in excellent condition, the Marc Rice would be a tough test. With quick, tricky greens and gusting 2-3 club winds for most of the day, high scores were waiting on every hole. The par-5 10th was particularly tough for many making the turn, with 8 players scoring a 10 or more on this hole. 52 and 63 feet, yes feet, were closest to the pins on Hole 3 and no, they did not make the putt. The high net scores were further proof that the course conditions played like a Major where club selection and steady putting were paramount.

At the end of the day, it took a mighty effort from Joe Young who managed to shoot the low gross of the tournament with a 79, a net 68 that was the only score in the net 60s.

Afterwards, members, spouses and families convened at Silver Dragon Restaurant for a sumptuous banquet dinner. The social festivities commenced as accolades, banter and commiseration about the tough conditions were exchanged by the club members. President Chuck Chinn addressed the gregarious crowd with a brief history of the Marc Rice, and trophies and cash prizes were awarded at the conclusion.

Marc Rice, Jr. was presented $100 in gift certificates by the club in appreciation for donating trophies for this event, and a birthday cake was served in his honor. Senior members Clayton Soohoo, the first President of OCGC, and Frank Tinloy were a welcome presence at the Marc Rice. Congratulations to Master Joe Young and to all those who won prizes. Thanks to everyone for coming out and making this a fun, social event. The best of the rest:

Men’s A flight:
Low gross ($40): Joe Young (79, net 68)
1st low net ($30): Steve Tong (84, net 70)
2nd low net ($20): William Tong (85, net 72)
3rd low net ($10): Seewell Leung (80, net 72)

Men’s B flight:
Low gross ($40): Ken Fong (85, net 71)
1st low net ($30): Hugh Lee (94, net 71)
2nd low net ($20): Bob Hemphill (99, net 72)
3rd low net ($10): Frank Tinloy (104, net 74)

Women’s flight:
Low gross ($40): Jadine Tom (104, net 73) (tiebreaker)
1st low net ($30): Shirley Lee (104, net 73) (tiebreaker)
2nd low net ($20): Jeanne Yip (104, net 80) (tiebreaker)
3rd low net ($10): Dianne Richmond (113, net 80)

Low net senior: Chuck Chinn (91, net 77) (tiebreaker)

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Hole #3
A: Chris Pangilinan (52’)
B: Ken Fong (19’ 8”)
W: Dianne Richmond (63’ 7”)
Hole #12:
A: Terry Owyang and Sam Tong (19’ 5”)
B: Hugh Lee (31’ 6”)
W: Mei-Mei Hong (5’ 9”)

Skins ($65 each):
Terry Owyang: Hole #1
Chuck Chinn: Hole #9
Jadine Tom: Hole #12
Steve Tong: Hole #13

Paradise Valley Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men – White (6128 yds); Women – Red (5413 yds)

Format: Medal play. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

Prizes: There will be trophies awarded for 1 low gross and 3 low nets for the men’s A and B flights, 1 low gross and 1 low net for the women’s flight, and 1 low net for seniors who are 55 and older. There will also be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd low net in each flight.

Closest to the pin prizes on Holes #3 and 12 for all 3 flights. There will be only one CTP marker for all 3 flights on each hole, so make sure you put your name down for the correct flight.

Remember that if you think your ball might be out of bonds, make sure to hit a provisional ball first before proceeding.

Since this is a Major tournament, there are absolutely no gimmes. Putt everything out.

Awards dinner is at 6 p.m. at Silver Dragon Restaurant, 835 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94607. (510) 893-3748.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Windsor Results

17 teams came out to Windsor Golf Club to compete for a spot in the NCGA Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship. In the days leading up to the tournament, the weather forecast looked bleak and gloomy and many thought the tournament would be cancelled. As the day dawned, however, the radiant sun shone and it became a splendid day for golf (except for the last 3 groups who did get caught in a late downpour on the last hole).

With 2 person teams and the best ball of two format, it was a fierce contest to the very end. Ultimately, the team of Yoch Lin and Allen Tchoi eked out a 1-stroke victory over 3 other teams by shooting a net 62. Allen has promised to raise his game in representing OCGC at the NCGA qualifier. Thanks to Terry Owyang for running a smooth tournament. The results as follows:

1st low net team: Net 62 (10 under par)
Yoch Lin and Allen Tchoi ($100)
2nd low net team: Net 63 (9 under par) - tiebreaker
Caxton Rhodes and Steve Shum ($60)
3rd low net team: Net 63 (9 under par) - tiebreaker
George Kong and Chris Lang ($40)

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Hole #5: Terry Owyang (12’)
Hole #7: Jadine Tom (12’ 1”)
Hole #11: Allen Tchoi (14’ 2”)
Hole #13: David Yip (19’ 2”)

Skins ($46 each):
Caxton Rhodes: Hole #1
Jadine Tom: Hole # 3
Allen Tchoi: Hole #4
John O’Shaughnessy: Hole #12
Roland Kutaka: Hole #17

Windsor Starting Tee Times

9:00
Chuck Chinn 13
Rudy Cristobal 14
Sam Wong 14
Jonathan Wong 9
9:08
Judy Lim 19
Al Lim 15
Roland K 18
Sandy K 19
9:16
TO 10
Hugh Lee 18
Chris Lang 9
George Kong 7
9:24
Yoch Lin 10
Allen Tchoi 12
Clem Leung 9
Sewell Leung 7
9:32
Mark Wong 18
KK Tong 11
Sam Tong 12
Wm Tong 12
9:40
Caxton Rhodes 14
John O'Shaunessey 11
Kenny Thaxton 18
Bob Hemphill 18
9:48
Steve Liu 18
Moon Yun 19
Tom Yong 15
Guest 18
9:56
David Yip 4
Jeanne Yip 19
Joe Young 10
Alice Wong 19
10:04
Andy Liu 18
Alan Whiteside 15
Jadine Tom 19
Valerie 19

We will be playing WINTER RULES – you are allowed to lift, clean, and place your ball within 6 inches (no closer to the hole) when it is in the FAIRWAY. Play the ball as it lies in the rough. Plugged balls (not in a hazard) are lift, clean, and drop. Free relief from casual water.

Tees: Men – Black (6169 yds, 69.4, 122); Women – Red (5116 yds, 69.3, 125)

Format: Four-Ball (Two-Person Net Better Ball Stroke Play)Four-Ball is a best-ball competition format in which teams consist of two players. Each player on the team plays his or her own ball until completing the hole, then the lower of the two scores (including handicap) is recorded as the team score for that hole.

Cash prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($60), and 3rd ($40) low net teams. Lowest net scoring team qualifies for the NCGA Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

2007 OCGC Remaining Tournament Schedule

Updated POY Standings

The Player of the Year standings have been updated through the Chardonnay tournament. Remember that the top 3 finishers win $100, $60 and $40!

Chardonnay Results

11 teams battled at Chardonnay Golf Club for the opportunity to represent OCGC at the NCGA Associate Club Championship. The tournament was a tale of 2 courses: the more difficult Meadows course played much easier under overcast skies but with fairly benign conditions. As the clouds disappeared and the sun came out, the winds picked up making the conditions much more difficult. The easier Vineyards course played much tougher with 2-club winds seemingly on every hole.

In the end, the team of Mike Chee, Clem Leung, David Yip and Joe Young repeated as defending champs by edging out a 1-stroke victory over the team of Nicholas Chin, Kenny Fong, Tom Soohoo and Alan Whiteside. Under the best 2 balls format, the “dream team” shot a blistering 14 under par (net 58) on the front 9 and hung on to win with a 3 under par (net 69) on the back 9. Congratulations to Mike, Clem, David and Joe, and may they represent us well at the NCGA qualifier. The results as follows:

1st low net team: Net 127 (17 under par)
Mike Chee, Clem Leung, David Yip and Joe Young (box of Titleist Pro-V1s)
2nd low net team: Net 128 (16 under par)
Nicholas Chin, Kenny Fong, Tom Soohoo and Alan Whiteside (box of Titleist NXT Tours)
3rd low net team: Net 130 (14 under par)
Chuck Chinn, Hugh Lee, Seewell Leung and William Tong (box of Titleist DT SoLos)

Cash prize raffle:
$20: Team of Mitchell Marr, Chris Pangilinan and David Quon
$40: Team of Mitchell Marr, Chris Pangilinan and David Quon
$80: Sandy Kutaka

Closest to the pins (sleeve of Titleist Pro-V1s):
Meadows Hole #3: Jeanne Yip (17’)
Meadows Hole #5: Alice Wong (22”)
Meadows Hole #7: Chris Lang (8’ 10”)
Vineyards Hole #5: Yoch Lin (18’)
Vineyards Hole #8: Steve Tong (29’)

Skins ($60 each):
Ken Fong: Meadows Hole #1
Joe Young: Meadows Holes #2 and 3
Arthur Chan: Meadows Hole #7
Kenny Thaxton: Vineyards Hole #9

Chardonnay Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope. Also, check the scorecard for local rules on boundary fences, tilled areas around vineyards, flower beds, etc. Please note that all vineyards are to be played as lateral hazards except the boundary fences on Meadows 2 and 4, and Vineyards 9 which are Out of Bounds.

Also, please circle the 2 scores to be counted for each hole and add the 2 scores, net of the handicap. Please put the net total of the 2 scores for each hole at the bottom of the scorecard. This will make it easier for us to doublecheck the scores.

We will be playing SUMMER RULES – play the ball down as it lies.

Tees: Men – White (6008 yds); Women – Red (5147 yds)

Format: Best Two Balls of Four (Four Person Team with Best 2 Balls)Everyone on the team plays their own ball until completing the hole, then the lowest 2 net scores are recorded as the team scores for that hole.

Rules: We will be instituting the NCGA rules for this format as follows - Play will be 90% (men) and 95% (women) of the course handicap using a MAXIMUM index of 18.4 for calculation. All players with indexes of 18.5 and above are eligible but must play to a maximum index of 18.4.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd low net teams. Lowest scoring team qualifies for the NCGA Associate Club Championship. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

We will have a raffle drawing at the end of the tournament. Each player will receive one raffle ticket for playing at Chardonnay. 3 tickets will be drawn for cash prizes of $80, $40 and $20.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3s.

To speed up play, please pick up if you feel that your score will not be used for that hole. For example, if 2 players on your team are on the green in 2 and you are already lying 6, then please pick up to speed up play.

Play READY GOLF and KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU.

Mare Island Results

56 players signed up for Mare Island, but only 36 trekked out to Mare Island despite ominous skies and intermittent showers. 34 players actually made it out onto the golf course (Hugh Lee and Bet Lai showed up to provide moral support but did not play).

The course was in fairly good condition considering how much rain had dropped in the previous few days. There were only 1 or 2 very brief drizzle showers where an umbrella or rain jacket weren’t even needed. Also, the sun actually made a cameo appearance for a few holes during the round. All in all, it was a relatively dry day for golf and shame on those who didn’t come out because of a little wetness.

Remember to turn in your scorecards before you leave, even if you are in a hurry. Without your scorecards, we cannot tabulate your scores and thus you will be ineligible to win any prizes or skins. Congratulations to Yoch Lin and Al Lim for placing 1st low net in the A and B flights, respectively. The results are posted as follows:

A flight:
1st low net: Yoch Lin ($30)
2nd low net: Alex Fong ($15)
3rd low net: Chris Lang ($10)

B flight:
1st low net: Al Lim ($30)
2nd low net: Paul Chen ($15)
3rd low net: Bob Hemphill ($10)

Closest to the pins ($15):
A flight:
Hole # 3: Jeff Yee (21’ 7”)
Hole # 15: Yoch Lin (15’ 9”)
B flight:
Hole # 3: None
Hole # 15: Al Lim (26”)

Skins ($35 each):
David Hu: Hole #4
Steve Tong: Hole #5
Yoch Lin: Holes #6 and 18
Paul Chen: Hole #12
Mike Chee: Hole #16

OCGC Mare Island Starting Tee Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee. They are located inside the plastic Ziploc bag along with the Skins envelope.

We will be playing WINTER RULES – you are allowed to lift, clean, and place your ball within 6 inches (no closer to the hole) when it is in the FAIRWAY. Play the ball as it lies in the rough. Plugged balls (not in a hazard) are lift, clean, and drop. Free relief from casual water.

Tees: Men – Blue (6150 yds); Women – Red (5336 yds)

Format is medal play. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd low net in both A and B flights. Tiebreakers used for ties in low net scores.

Closest to the pin prizes for both A and B flights on Holes 3 and 15.

Since this is a regular tournament, there are no gimmes. Putt everything out.

Remember to post your own adjusted scores after the round. We do not post your scores for you. Even if you forget, you can post it online at the NCGA website.

Play READY GOLF and keep up with the group in front of you.

Rio Vista Results

The Golf Gods answered our prayers as the Oakland Chinese Golf Club kicked off its first tournament of the new year without any rain. 45 optimistic members and guests made it out to Rio Vista for a dry, fun-filled day of golf. At the end, Ray Jeung (79) blew away the field with a low net of 63, while Joe Young (78, net 66) and Seewell Leung (76, net 67 tie-break) finished second and third respectively.

Although the top 3 were guaranteed extra tickets for the raffle, they weren’t guaranteed to win the top prizes. Over $600 worth of prizes were raffled off where the winners were able to choose their prizes, except for the 4 major prizes that were raffled off at the very end. Also, new members and guests received a sleeve of balls as a token of the club’s appreciation.

Congratulations to Ray Jeung and to everyone who was “lucky” enough to win prizes. Check back later for updated Player of the Year (POY) standings. Here are the results:

1st low net: Ray Jeung ($20)
2nd low net: Joe Young
3rd low net: Seewell Leung

Major prizes:
Gift certificate from Rio Vista for free round of golf for 4: Chuck Chinn
Cleveland 56 degree sand wedge: Larry Chung
Taylor Made golf bag: Candy Tom
Orlimar 3 iron hybrid: Doug Low

Closest to the pins ($20 each):
Hole # 5: Mike Chee (26’)
Hole # 8: William Tong (12’)
Hole # 13: Mike Lee (13’)
Hole # 15: John O’Shaughnessy (6’ 3”)

Skins ($42 each):
Paul Chen: Holes #1 and 11
Ray Jeung: Holes #2 and 10
Seewell Leung: Hole #9
Chris Pangilinan: Hole #12
Ken Wong: Hole #15

It must be noted that the staff at Rio Vista were first class. They were very friendly and professional and were eager to make us feel welcome. They gave some of us free range balls and beer, gave us a 20% discount on merchandise and also gave us the complimentary certificate for a free round of golf for 4 that was raffled off. I highly recommend that we come back here for future tournaments as they went out of their way to accommodate us. It was a great turnout and thanks to everyone for making this a fun event.