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.

Rio Vista Starting Tee-Times

Please pick up official scorecards at the first tee and check the scorecard for local rules on hazards, OB, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, etc.

Tees: Men – White (5971 yds); Women – Green (5330 yds)

The tournament coordinator said the course is in great condition, so we will be playing SUMMER RULES (play the ball as it lies).

The format of the tournament will be a raffle tournament. At the end of the tournament we will be raffling off various prizes including clubs, bags, and balls.

Closest to the pin prizes on all par 3’s.

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

OCGC Tournament - Blue Rock West

POSTPONED - NEW DATE ANNOUNCED SOON

The Oakland Chinese Golf Club welcomes you to test out the upgraded west course of Blue Rock Springs on Sunday, Dec. 10.

The format of the tournament will be a raffle tournament. Raffle tickets will be distributed so forth:
Enter Tournament - 2 tickets
Net pars - 1 ticket
Net birdies - 2 tickets
Net eagles - 4 tickets
Net albatrosses - 8 tickets
Low net score for tournament - 15 tickets
2nd low net score for tournament - 10 tickets
3rd low net score for tournament - 5 tickets
- Tiebreakers used for ties in low net score

At the end of the tournament we will be raffling off various prizes including clubs, bags, and balls. We will also have prizes for closest-to-pin.

To ensure an acceptable speed of play, we will be playing that all putts within the leather (ball is within the length of a standard putter grip) are gimmes. Also, if you feel that you are not in the running for the low net scores for the tournament, you may pick up your ball once you reach your ESC (Equitable Stroke Control) maximum # of strokes on a hole. The ESC chart is shown below. If you do decide not to finish any of the holes and do pick up your ball, please place an X by your name on your official scorecard so that we know that we shouldn’t consider you for the low net scores for the tournament.

Tees: Men-Blue 5948 yds (slope 121); Women-Red 5161 yds (slope 114)

Course Handicap Maximum Number on Any Hole

9 or less Double bogey

10 through 19 7

20 through 29 8

30 through 39 9

40 or more 10

Blue Rock West Tee-Times

2006 OCGC Daimo Cup Results – Deer Ridge

With perfect weather and good course conditions at Deer Ridge, Jadine Tom emerged from the field of 32 players as the 2006 Daimo Cup champion. Scoring a net 64, Jadine accumulated 19 points under the modified Stableford scoring system to win by 3 points. Jadine not only will have her name permanently engraved on the Daimo Cup, but also received $100 gift certificate from KK Tong to be redeemed at his restaurant. Congratulations to Jadine and to the rest of the players who won prizes and skins money.

1st highest points: Jadine Tom ($60)
2nd highest points: Jason Jeung ($40)
3rd highest points: Seewell Leung ($20)

Closest to pin #7: Mei-Mei Hong ($20)
Closest to pin #13: Seewell Leung ($20)

Turkey Shoot gift cards ($10):
Jason Jeung
Ray Jeung
Seewell Leung
Jadine Tom
KK Tong
Steve Chong
David Pan
Bob Hemphill

Skins ($30 each):
Jadine Tom: Holes #4 and 13
Steve Shum: Hole #5
Mike Lee: Hole #8
Yoch Lin: Hole #9
Clem Leung: Hole #11
Ken Wong: Hole #14
Seewell Leung: Hole #17