Women’s 18 Hole News Article for 2020
18ers Around The World in 18 Holes Invitational
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The Rossmoor Women’s 18ers had a wonderful day on the course playing the 26th Annual Invitational on June 14 with a field of 103 players. Chairwomen Teddi Swanson and Janet Kinney ran the event with the assistance of Gail...
18ers Two Net Best Ball Team Play
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent 18ers played a two net best ball team format on Thursday, June 7th. The pro shop put together foursome teams made up of an A,B, C, and D player. The following are results: 1st place winners net score 126/$6 each, Team of Joyce...
JACK SHUCK HOLED IT OUT ON 16 – MAY 22 WITH THE TUESDAY GROUP (click for image)
Jack seemed almost non plussed when the ball went in the hole - my foursome was on 15th green and there wasn't much cheering - we thought they might be kidding - nope, his ball was in the hole and the rest of the Tuesday group was belly up at the bar -...
BRENT “YAK” ATKINS APPOINTED RMGC BOARD DIRECTOR OF DONUTS (click for picture)
President Fred Sun congratulates "Yak" on his promotion!!
THE PINGATORES EARN A THIRD TITLE AT RMGC’S 24TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL (click here for complete story)
Son Matt and Father Jim Pingatore with the trophy. On Friday, June 1, 80 two man teams teed it up in the 24th Annual RMGC Invitational. When the scorecards were tallied at end the team of Jim and Matt Pingatore, Father and Son had their Third win. This...
Grace Nitta Wins Second Charm Day Event
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent Grace Nitta is the second lucky charm girl. Nitta shot an outstanding low net of 68. The results: 1st Flight Grace Nitta net 68, Peggy Yamada net 71, Nancy Park net 72. 2nd Flight Joanne Brennan net 71, Shim Kim net 75, Marcia...
2018 Handicap Tournament
Lynda Pritchett wins Handicap Tournament Joan Baggett finished as Runner-Up. Third place went to Jane Lee Fourth place went to Pat Deisem. Match winners: Agnes Shin, Nancy Groswird, Robin Moreau, Peggy Yamada, Marian Handy, Shin Kim, Olivia Hsueh, Joan Munn,...
Lynda Pritchett is 2018 Handicap Champion
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The 18ers Golf Club had their annual Handicap Tournament over three days, May 17th, 22nd and 24th. This event is one of the 18ers’ two “majors”. The first two days of play were stroke play and the final day was match play. ...
RMGC TWO MAN SCRAMBLE DEMONSTRATES COMPETITION FOR ALL TO ENJOY (click here for pictures and story)
On Wednesday, May 23, sixty-four golfers teed it up in a two-man scramble format. They played in teams of two, requiring 6 drives or tee shots from each of the players. They were divided into 3 flights on Dollar Ranch and the Creekside flight playing just...
RMGC BOARD HOSTS CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CREW (click here for full story and pictures)
On Thursday, May 3rd the RMGC Board of Directors hosted a CINCO DE MAYO lunch for the Golf Course Maintenance Crew. The lunch was to show the Board’s appreciation for the hard work the course Maintenance Crew does all year long. From the left Past...
18ers La Fiesta Guest Day
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent A field of 64 players enjoyed a beautiful day for the 18ers first guest day held on Thursday, May 10. The day started with breakfast at Creekside Grill and time for practice before the shotgun start. The group enjoyed a Mexican...
18ers Around the World in 18 Holes Invitational
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The Rossmoor Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club Invitational will be held on Thursday, June 14 on the Dollar Ranch Golf Course. The theme for this year’s invitational is Around the World in 18 Holes. This fun day of golf begins at 7:15...
18ers “Terrible Twos”
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent It was an extremely cold day for the event. 38 players braved the weather and the sun finally made an appearance towards the end of the round. Players were allowed to subtract their two worst holes from their scorecard and...
INAUGURAL RMGC/WOMENS 18ERS PAR 3 TOURNAMENT WINNERS (click here for full story)
On Wednesday May 2, 2018, 52 men and 33 women teed off in the inaugural RMGC/Women's 18ers Par 3 Tournament. A great time was had by including some really good competition. All the holes on Dollar Ranch were set up as par 3's with some interesting tee box...
INAUGURAL RMGC/WOMEN’S 18ERS PAR 3 TOURNAMENT WINNERS
On Wednesday May 2, 2018, 52 men and 33 women teed off in the inaugural RMGC/Women’s 18ers Par 3 Tournament. A great time was had by including some really good competition. All the holes on Dollar Ranch were set up as par 3s with some interesting tee box placement....
Marlene Seffern Wins First Charm Day Event
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent Marlene Seffern was the lucky charm girl for the day. She shot a low net of 70. The results: 1st Flight Note: Two-way tie with a net score of 71; the tie was broken by the net score on the back nine 1st Nancy Park...
BRENT “YAK” ATKINS ACES NO. 8 AT RANCHO SOLANO
On Friday, April 20th the Vagabonds, consisting of Brent "Yak" Atkins, Darrell "Hawkeye" Webb, Chuck "The Gimp" Moran and Jack "Pot" Meng traveled to Rancho Solano in Fairfield to get away from the aerated greens. The competition as always, both individual...
First Ball on the Green Partner Tournament
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent 18ers third event of the year was a first ball on the green format with two-person teams. There were two ways to score two points. The first player that placed a ball on the green earned one point. If the opposing team failed to...
A, B, C, D Low Net Best Ball
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The 18ers played a fun team outing under fair weather on Thursday, April 12th. Foursomes were composed of members selected by the pro shop. Each team consisted of an A, B, C and D player and the format was one best ball/low net...
Spring Fling Results
Thursday, April 5, 2018 Spring Fling Azalea Flight (1st) 1st place winners Nitta, Terry, McDonnell, Simpson 2nd place winners Marks, J. Kim, Hyde, Hsueh 3rd place winners Mizono, Matsui, Shelly, Handy Magnolia Flight (2nd) 1st place winners Schwartz, Spiegelman,...
WILLIAM (BILL) HERRICK – RMGC MAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT (click here for story)
William (Bill) Herrick Bill has become a great asset to our board. His past participation on the RMGC board of directors explains his historical experience and understanding of our club. 2000 – 2003 Secretary and Lunch Chairperson 2005 – 2008...
PLAN FOR THE REMODEL OF 9TH GREEN (click on Green text “Remodel 9th Green”
Here is the plan for the remodeling of the 9th green which should occur sometime this year. When image opens in Acrobat Reader you can rotate it using the icon in the top left corner. Remodel 9th Green
18ers First Tournament of the Season
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The 18ers played the first tournament of the season under nice weather conditions. The format was an odd/even hole partner tournament. Here are the results. Ties were broken on the last 9 holes: 1st place $6, Janet Choi and...
4 MAN TEAM SCRAMBLE MAR 7 RESULTS (click here for complete story)
RMGC’S FIRST TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON A GREAT SUCCESS Mother Nature smiled on the 72 golfers teeing it up in RMGC’s initial tournament for 2018. It was a beautiful day of sunshine and hardly any wind. The result a great day for golf. The golf course was in...
RMGC ANNUAL SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING KICKS OFF 2018 GOLF SEASON (Click here for full story)
The RMGC Board of Directors unanimously decided to change the agenda for the Feb 12th Annual Spring Membership meeting at the Event Center. New President Fred Sun correctly assessed that by starting with the actual meeting first would allow for a more time...
When can you substitute the ball you hit from the tee?
Written by Joyce McCann, 18ers Rules Chair. First published in 2018. Updated to conform to the New Rules. WHEN CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE THE BALL YOU HIT FROM THE TEE WITH ANOTHER BALL BEFORE YOU HOLE OUT? The ball you tee off with on a hole should be the ball you hole out...
18ers Launch 2018 Season
by Daisy Soo Hoo - Club Correspondent The 2018 season was launched on Thursday, February 8 with 70 ladies in attendance at the Event Center. There were sign-up sheets for team play, open days, birdie and eclectic club. A delicious array of sandwiches catered by...
SNAFU’S “THE COMMISH” DAN VENTURA RETIRES (CLICK HERE FOR STORY)
SNAFU Commissioner Retires Dan “The Commish” Ventura is putting away his computer spreadsheets but not hanging up his golf clubs. After 11 years on the job, the long-serving SNAFU Commissioner is handing over the reins to Jay Meaden and Bryan Burnett....
HOME AND AWAY WINNERS AT CONTRA COSTA COUNTRY CLUB SEPT 6
Provisional Balls – Do’s and Don’ts
Written by Joyce McCann, 18ers Rules Chair. First published in 2017. Updated to conform to the new Rules. Provisional balls – Do’s and Don’ts The fact that the Rules of Golf allow one to hit a provisional ball (Rule 18.3) is a very good thing. It is intended to...
2017 Holiday Party Wrap-Up
By Daisy Soo Hoo, Club Correspondent Members of the Rossmoor Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club celebrated with old and new friends at their annual holiday party. Holiday Luncheon chair, Del Poirier, welcomed the18ers to the luncheon. She thanked Grace Nitta for contributing...
RMGC 2017 AWARDS DINNER WITH MAJOR EVENT WINNERS (click here for full story)
RMGC CELEBRATED THE 2017 GOLF SEASON AND EVENT WINNERS AT ITS ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER The RMGC celebrated the end to the 2017 Golf Season by acknowledging the 2017 Event Winners. The year-end meeting of the club included a brief business meeting where new directors Brent...
Multiple Penalties and Resolving Rules Issues
Written by Joyce McCann, 18ers Rules Chair. First published in 2017. Updated to conform to the new Rules. Multiple penalties and Resolving Rules Issues During a Round Recently, a player preparing to hit her ball in the rough, took a practice swing and accidentally...
Rossmoor 18ers finish second in Diablo Valley Team Play
DVTP participants Pat Deisem, Olivia Hsueh, Joyce McCann, Gail Ramirez, Margo Dutton, Jean Carroll (captain), Janice Davis (co-captain), Grace Nitta, Claudia Terry. (Unfortunately, many fellow DVTP players were not present for photo.) Since 2014, when the...
Searching – Where Oh Where Is My Ball?
Written by Joyce McCann, 18ers Rules Chair. First published in 2017. Updated to conform to the 2019 Rules. Recently, an 18er was playing at a nearby club. Her shot on a par 3 landed in a bunker just short of the green and bounced up into grass overhanging the bunker...
RMGC GUEST DAY 4 MAN BETTER BALL EVENT CLOSES 2017 SEASON (Click here for full story)
On Wednesday, October 25, 93 golfers teed it up in shotgun start at 8:30AM. This successfully ended RMG’s 2017 Tournament season with a great finish. The format for the tournament was the best 2 net balls to be scored on each hole for the four team. There were 3...
RMGC FINAL 2017 TOURNAMENT IMMENSE SUCCESS (Click here for full story)
On Wednesday Oct 18, the RMGC completed its last scramble tournament for 2017. 83 golfers participated in a four-man team scramble where each player had to hit two drives. All other shots are chosen by the team as the best opportunity to score well on the hole and all...
ORINDA AWAY EVENT OCT 24 WINNERS (Click here for all winners)
Winners at Orinda CC Tuesday, 10/24/17 Orinda Flight 1st Place – 121 Jim Pingatore- $8.00 2nd Place – 125 Brent Atkins- $6.00 3rd Place – 128 Richard Scheffer and Darrell Webb- $5.00 each 4th Place – 128 Richard Jones- $4.00 Cascade Flight 1st Place – 108 Ed O’Dea and...
18ers Annual Halloween Bash
by Daisy Soo Hoo On October 26, a field of 48 18ers participated in the Halloween Bash. Many players dressed in orange and black outfits along with creative and artistic hats. The format of the day was two best net balls of foursome with an orange ball rotating among...
Pil Choo wins 18ers sixth Charm Day tourney
by Daisy Soo Hoo Pil Choo won the Rossmoor Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club’s sixth Charm Day Tournament with a low net 67. Flight winners for the October 19 competition were: First flight: Four-way tie with a net score of 73; the tie was broker by the net score on the back...