LAMGA By David Kubissa Bill Ferrieri lines up a putt on No. 2 East before sinking it for a birdie. A well-worn weather proverb describes March as a month that comes in like a lion. That saying aptly applied to the start of the 2025 Member-Guest tournament, March 6-8, amid gusty winds that pounded the first day of play. But over the next two days, the weather turned tame for the 120 golfers who vied for prizes in an atmosphere of camaraderie and love of golf. This year’s event drew a record number of sponsors – 74 in all, and their generosity helped underwrite the gifts and prizes that went to the 10 flights of golfers. You can find a complete list of the top three finishers in each flight on the LAMGA web page on lakeashtonliving.com. Use the LAMGA link under the “Community” listing in the main menu. What was arguably a highlight of the event occurred during a practice round when Jeff Fleming, partnering with his dad Tom, launched what he described as a 177-yard shot that found the bottom of the cup on No. 2 East. Had Jeff done so on Day 2, he would have earned a $50,000 gift certificate toward a vehicle at Huston Cadillac in Lake Wales. There must be good golf genes in the family. Tom had two closest to pins on Day 1. Huston was one of eight major sponsors whose contributions were crucial to the tournament’s success. Art’s Golf Carts and Snowbird Heating and Cooling provided prize money for nine closest-to-the pins. Red Hoagland Hyundai sponsored prizes for a shootout. Chris Bruser of Mutual of Omaha, Burris Warner of Amerity Financial, Ryan Bates of Bates Capital, and Jr Golf Carts covered the cost of meals. Mahalak Auto Group, also a major sponsor, contributed to the general tournament fund. See the LAMGA web page for a full list of sponsors. Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge standings through Feb. 28: 1. Pat O'Neil $47.50; 2. Jim Salb $42.50; 3. Ron Goldade $ 41.75; 4. Darrell Reid $ 41. Pictured: On No. 2 East, golfers shared the tee box with a Huston Cadillac SUV that gave them a sample of what they might buy with a $50,000 gift certificate for a hole in one. 45 Tournament Chairman Tim Wayt welcomes golfers during a pretournament party at the Eagle’s Nest. LA NINERS By Sandy Hockenberry Welcome Tassy DeAngelo to the Niners! We all look forward to golfing with you this season. If you are interested in joining a fun group of women Tuesday mornings for nine holes of golf, please stop at the Pro Shop and fill out an application. April games will be: April 1: Modified Alternate Shot with Closing Day Luncheon and Events following golf at the Eagles Nest. New officers will be introduced to the membership. (Team Game) April 8: Par 3 Scramble (Team Game) April 15: 1 Best Net on even holes / 2 Best Nets on odd holes (Individual Game) April 22: Las Vegas Scramble, followed by Lunch with Friends (Team Game) April 29:Convert 1 hole to Par (Individual Game) The Niners got a little wet on the first day of the Niners 2-Day Ringer Tournament, but the second day was the perfect weather for golf. Congratulations to the winners: Combo Flight – Tied for 1st Gross: Lisa Snook/Brenda Bowden and Liz Meigel/Diane Struble; 1st Net and Most Improved: Linda Reardon/Cecily Harmon Green Flight #1 – 1st Gross and Most Improved: Nancy Collina/Evana Scianna; 1st Net: Laverne Anderson/Gerry Krigelski Green Flight #2 – 1st Gross: Terry Moskalik/Marge Schwartz; 1st Net: Mary Lopez/Beth Buie; Most Improved – Jan Wagner/Sharon Connell Closest to the Pin #3 West Round 1 Mary Lopez and Round 2 Nancy Scali
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