SWEET SHOTS
Underage Dept.: Brandan Pita aced the 154-yard fourth hole at Twin Lakes Golf Course; not only is he just 11 years old, but according to the course he’s the first one to report a hole-in-one at its facility. At Birch Hills, 11-year-old Brian Gross, son of USGA Green Section Southwest Director Pat Gross, collected his first hole-in-one on the 110-yard seventh hole with his 7-iron (the same number on his baseball jersey). According to dad Pat, “Brian is fond of bragging about the fact that he made his first hole-in-one six years earlier than his dad made one,” he said. “Let’s see when he gets his second…”
Albatross Dept.: Brandon Matchett, a 16-year-old Tehachapi High School golfer, double-eagled the par-5 483-yard fifth hole at Oak Tree CC, using his driver and 7-iron. Pete Reeves double-eagled the 18th hole at Indian Springs, a 204-yard shot with his 5-iron, and Patrick Russell used driver and 4-iron from 210 yard out at Sterling Hills to secure an albatross on the 510-yard par-5 fourth.
That’s Impressive Dept.: When Joe Hart aced Rancho Park Par 3 Golf Course’s 100-yard first hole with his gap wedge, it was his fifth career ace on the course, which he plays at least once a week. He’s also holed out numbers 3, 7, 8 and 9. David Kuzmich also earned an impressive feat at Castle Creek when he only collected two putts on four par 4s. He chipped in twice and putted twice. At Paradise Knolls, Chad Azevedo aced a par-4 hole, the 299-yard 10th with his driver.
Alisal (Ranch) — Susan Gowing, rescue, 133-yard ninth; Bob Woodruff, 3-wood, 208-yard ninth.
Antelope Valley — Neville Bowler, 9-wood, 147-yard 11th; Judy Buckwalter, 8-iron, 118-yards; E.J. Huff, 7-iron, 150-yards; Justin Rockey, pitching wedge, 155-yard fifth;
Arrowood — Jack Sweeney, 7-wood, 144-yards.
Arroyo Trabuco — Tracy Angelini, 6-iron, 210-yard fourth; David Kruger, 4-hybrid, 171-yard 13th.
Avila Beach — Mike Porrazzo, 8-iron, 156-yard sixth, Al Tonkins, 7-wood, 156-yard sixth.
Calabasas — Gary Thomas, 4-iron, 165-yard third.
Camarillo Springs — David Morales, 5-iron, 160-yard third.
Candlewood — Rich Weidenhoefer, hybrid, 206-yard 13th.
CC of Rancho Bernardo — Martin Cary, 5-iron, 167-yard 12th; Sandy Douglass, 3-wood, 127-yard 17th; Tookie Morris, 9-wood, 116-yard 12th; Patti Warmath, 6-iron, 142-yard 12th.
Chaparral — Bud Bradley (former two-time SCGA Senior Amateur champion), 3-wood, 211-yard 12th; George Contopulos, wedge, 115-yard 16th; Richard Dellamaggiore, 9-iron, 105-yard 17th; Dennis Leonard, hybrid, 145-yard second; Skip Stone, 6-iron, 145-yard second and 9-iron, 103-yard 17th.
Cresta Verde — Carl Manning, 7-iron, 122-yard fifth.
The Crosby — David Holt, 4-iron, 194-yard 17th.
The Crossings at Carlsbad — Stuart Chin, pitching wedge, 131-yard 14th.
Cypress Ridge — Richard Awalt, 8-iron, 129-yard fourth.
Date Palm — Keith Farmer, 3-iron, 197-yard 18th; Don M. Francis, driver, 179-yard 11th; Charles Ricks, 5-iron, 128-yard 10th.
Desert Falls — Gene Ingrao, 8-iron, 111-yard 12th.
Desert Princess — Ellen Boeye, 8-iron, 92-yard third; Bill Doherty, rescue, 177-yard third; Patricia Doherty, 7-iron, 92-yard third; Joe Garcia, hybrid, 170-yard seventh; Mary Matheson, 8-iron, 105-yard third; Bob Moore, 8-iron, 120-yard third; Ralph Saurs, 9-utility, 120-yard third; Phyllis Twa, 7-iron, 114-yard seventh; Jeffrey Wing, driver, 190-yard eighth.
Eagle Glen — Satish Trikha, 6-iron, 166-yard 17th; Johnny Yoon, 8-iron, 152-yard 17th.
East Valley — Katherine Falkner, 7-wood, 102-yard 12th; Mark Williams, 9-iron, 135-yard 17th.
Fallbrook — Judy Vannatta, 8-iron, 84-yard ninth.
The Grand — William Rogers, pitching wedge, 125-yard sixth.
Hacienda — Lynn Cowgill, wood, 130-yard fourth; Dexter Savage, driver, 200-yard sixth; John Setoguchi, hybrid, 172-yard 16th; Dave Whitby, hybrid, 172-yard 16th.
Hillcrest — Bob Brachman, 7-iron, 153-yard sixth; John Mass, 7-iron, 170-yard 12th.
Indian Hills — Phillip Merenda, 7-iron, 156-yard 11th.
Indian Palms — Neal LaBarr, 5-wood, 190-yard eighth.
Indian Spring — Steve Day, 4-iron, 151-yard 17th.
La Cumbre — Jeff Nelson, 8-iron, 150-yard fifth.
La Purisima — Mia Heggie, 7-iron, 118-yard 17th.
The Lakes — Sue Denton, 9-wood, 125-yard seventh; Joan Roberts, 5-wood, 117-yards; Diana Wayson, 7-iron, 125-yard seventh.
Landmark at Hemet — Dan Buoye, pitching wedge, 110-yard fourth; Ron Leatherman, pitching wedge, 120-yard 14th; Ken Lewis, 8-iron, 145-yard seventh; Rocky Lin, 5-iron, 139-yard fourth; Roger Morey, 7-iron, 169-yard 17th; Ralph White, 7-hybrid, 155-yard seventh.
Los Amigos — Rob Roberts, 8-iron, 116-yard 12th.
Los Coyotes — Don Yamane, 8-iron, 155-yard seventh.
Menifee Lakes — Gene Ellett, pitching wedge, 130-yard fourth; Leslie Lewis, 9-iron, 130-yard 17th; Joan Wright, 11-wood, 114-yard seventh.
Mile Square — Andrew Chavez, 4-iron, 182-yard 12th; Keith Colmar, 5-iron, 175-yard fifth.
Mission Viejo — Douglas Schaaf, 5-iron, 184-yard sixth; Gordon Shields, 7-wood, 140-yard third.
Monarch Dunes — Robert Hines, 5-iron, 195-yard 11th.
Moreno Valley Ranch — Russell Anderson, 8-iron, 126-yard eighth; Joe Dagan, 9-iron, 123-yard eighth; Alan Goldstein, 8-iron, 126-yard eighth; Walt Stull, wedge, 123-yard second.
Montebello — Ernie Valenzuela, 6-iron, 155-yard 16th.
Montecito — Lenny Lefemine, 7-wood, 164-yard 17th; Robert Price, wedge, 108-yard eighth; Dave Randall, 6-iron, 153-yard 14th.
Morgan Run — Richard Ruiz, 6-iron, 140-yard ninth.
Mountain View — Linda Uyematsu, 5-wood, 148-yard seventh.
Newport Beach — Scott Farrell, 3-wood, 235-yard 17th; Julie Hermann, 11-wood, 96-yard third.
North Ranch — Tom Hartnett, 193-yard eighth; Phil Horn, 7-iron 166-yard third.
Oak Quarry — Joe Sarno, pitching wedge, 139-yard 14th.
Oceanside — Alvin Matthew, 168-yard third.
Old Ranch — Steve Grove, 4-iron, 161-yard fifth; Bill Madonna, 7-iron, 153-yard 11th.
Pala Mesa — Sarah Elliot, 7-iron, 133-yard seventh; Gregory Wanlass, 6-iron, 151-yard fifth.
Palm Valley — Dave Byford, 9-iron, 134-yard fifth; Jerry Habeck, 8-iron, 133-yard 17th; John Ryan, 7-iron, 134-yard 12th.
Pelican Hill (North) — Mike Graeber, 7-iron, 145-yard sixth.
PGA West — Denis Curley, pitching wedge, 122-yard 17th; Don Hall, 4-iron, 190-yard 17th; Barbara Huffman, 9-wood, 100-yard third; Jim Johnson, 8-iron, 143-yard third; Margaret Jurgensmeyer, 7-wood, 123-yard 17th; Connie Merlis, 7-iron, 118-yard 15th; Karen Pelletier, 8-iron, 103-yard 15th; Laurie Savage, 7-wood, 125-yard third; Linda Sheaffer, 7-wood, 115-yard 17th.
Rancho Las Palmas — Dale Knutson, 3-hybrid, 197-yard second.
Rancho Park — Nick Marez, 7-iron, 168-yard third.
Rancho Sierra — Raymond Fontaine, 8-iron, 148-yard sixth.
Red Hill — Dan Gaudy, 7-iron, 137-yard 10th; Linda Klippert, 6-iron, 112-yard fourth.
Redhawk — Jerry Brown, 8-iron, 140-yard fourth.
Rio Hondo — Gerald R. Wells, 4-iron, 137-yard 17th.
River Ridge — Dave Rawnsley, 6-iron, 148-yard 12th.
Robinson Ranch — Jeffrey Belanger, 8-iron, 180-yard seventh; Lois Burr, 9-wood, 164-yard third; William Neal, 3-hybrid, 159-yard 14th; Donald Owens, 8-iron, 137-yard fourth; Jim Toomey, 7-iron, 147-yard 12th.
Rustic Canyon — Pete Kastoff, 8-iron, 135-yard sixth.
Salt Creek — Gene Bowman, 6-iron, 144-yard third.
San Clemente — Rod Cummings, 6-iron, 151-yard second; Jon Martin, 4-iron, 205-yard 15th.
Santa Barbara — Rufus Jeffris, Jr., driver, 135-yard 10th; John Ladd, 8-iron, 126-yard second.
Saticoy — Richard Hall, 8-iron, 145-yard 10th; Pier Hoekstra, 5-iron, 165-yard ninth; Linwood Howe, 9-wood, 165-yard 13th; Joanne Riley, 3-hybrid, 165-yard fourth; Vincent Zurzolo, 6-iron, 165-yard 13th.
The SCGA GC — Wayne Beehler, 5-iron, 135-yard 10th; Roger Bergstein, 6-iron, 136-yard 10th.
Scholl Canyon — Lynn McGinnis, 8-iron, 108-yard 14th.
Sea ‘n Air — Ray Chord, 7-wood, 163-yard 11th.
Seven Hills — James D. Richards, 5-iron, 162-yard second.
Shadow Mountain — Willy Embury, 8-iron, 138-yard fourth; Brian Heublein, 7-iron, 155-yard eighth; Rob McLean, 8-iron, 138-yard fourth.
Sierra Lakes — Ed Cronick, 6-hybrid, 145-yard 13th; Ronald Kruswicki, 4-rescue, 145-yard fourth.
Silverstone (NV) — Pacifico Digman, Jr., pitching wedge, 102-yards.
Steele Canyon — Steve Fink, 7-iron, 163-yard third; Tom Panfil, 5-rescue, 150-yard seventh.
Sterling Hills — Dan Karandang, 8-iron, 129-yard 11th.
Temecula Creek Inn — Tom Egerer, 7-iron, 161-yard second.
Tierra Rejada — Dennis Borowsky, 7-iron, 140-yard second; Sam Margolis, 3-wood, 158-yard 14th.
Tijeras Creek — Wayne Kiyokana, 7-iron, 165-yard 16th.
Trilogy at Glen Ivy — Miles Johnson, 6-iron, 139-yard fifth; Rory Tompoles, 7-iron, 153-yard fifth.
Via Verde — Phyllis Douglas, driver, and Lavelle Brumfield, third hole.
Village — Don McCormick, 6-iron, 154-yard second; Leon Smith, 3-hybrid, 197-yard seventh.
The Vineyard — Richard Ruiz, 9-iron, 125-yard 12th.
Wilshire — Chuck Troe, 9-iron, 135-yard seventh.
Wood Ranch — Kelly Paris, 7-iron, 168-yard 13th.
Yorba Linda — Josh Abe, 8-iron, 122-yard 17th; Jim John, 8-iron, 122-yard 17th; Dave Koprivetz, 8-iron, 122-yard 17th.
Yucaipa Valley — Rory Tompoles, 7-iron, 155-yard 16th.
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