Charleston Men’s Interclub
The Muni Team traveled to Rivertowne Country Club on December 1st to compete in the final competition of the year.  The Men of the Muni were able to post a 5th- place finish.  With that, the Muni Team ended the year in 7th place overall.  The top players at Rivertowne were B. Nitkiwiez and T. Kornya.  Kornya also claimed a CTP on Hole #14.  It was a tumultuous year for the Muni Team, but we are looking forward to a strong start in 2026.  The first competition will be at Charleston National Golf Club on January 26th.  The sign-up sheet is posted in the Muni Clubhouse.

CALGA
The Muni Ladies finished the 2025 season with the annual Holiday scramble at Dunes West Golf and River Club on December 15th. Look for announcements for the 2026 season.  The 2026 CALGA schedule is attached.  The first competition will be at Kiawah Cougar Point Golf Course on January 19th.  Please get in touch with Trina Turberville for details at trinaturberville@gmail.com.

JLGA Annual Toys for Tots Tournament
The Annual Toys for Tots Tournament was played on December 4th in fine conditions.  The event was well attended, which means that the JLGA again helped fill the Toys for Tots Box to the brim.  The results follow.

1st Low Gross	Brian Weatherford
2nd Low Gross	Clint Shuler
3rd Low Gross	Cam Wills
4th Low Gross	Gary Gerard
1st Low Net	Dan Morillo
2nd Low Net	Robin Wannamaker
3rd Low Net	James Danford
4th Low Net	John Ashmore

Congrats to all the winners for this year’s tournaments.  Keep an eye out for the tournament schedule for JLGA events in 2026.

Results of the 2025 Directors Election

President- Robert Speziale
Vice President- Bernie Rotundo
Secretary- Jamie Williams
Treasurer- Dave Steffens
Handicap- Greg Lyons
Tournament- Ron Drolet
Ladies Rep- Robin Wannamaker
Senior Rep- Ken Drachman

These folks will serve for a term of two years until the 2027 annual meeting.  Congrats to all.

Time to Renew Your JLGA Membership
Renewal reminders for 2026 will be in your email soon.  The dues for 2026 will remain at $50.  Please pay your renewal dues when you receive your renewal announcement. Remember, if you paid your JLGA dues after October 1, 2025, you will automatically be considered a 2026 JLGA member, in accordance with GHIN policy for dues and handicap.

Men’s Interclub 
The Muni men traveled to Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club and secured a well-deserved 2nd-place finish.  The Muni team’s performance propelled the Team to 7th Place in the year-long competition.  The team was led by F. Coker, R. Bailey, T. Kornya, and B. Nitkewicz.  It was a tough track, but the team was up to the task.  Skins were won by  R. Bailey (2) and F. Coker.  The next competition will be on November 3rd at 9:00 AM at Dunes West Golf & River Club.  The sign-up sheet is in the Muni Clubhouse.

Ladies CALGA
The Muni Ladies Shine in the CALGA Chris Shiable Classic

The Charleston Municipal ladies teed off in the opening round of the CALGA Chris Schiable Classic on September 15 at Shadowmoss. This two-day tournament takes the lowest four net scores from each club to build the team’s score. With round one complete, all eyes now look toward the showdown at Seabrook Island Club on November 18.

Muni’s Top Four Net Scorers
The Muni squad posted some standout rounds, with four ladies leading the way to secure the team’s scoring contribution:

• Ruth Wannamaker – 70
• Lynn Besancon – 76
• Ann Kimball Gustafson – 76
• Mary Sudzina – 76

Closest to the Hole Brilliance
Adding a bit of flair to the round, Ann Kimball Gustafson stuck it to just 4’8” on Hole #13, capturing the Closest to the Pin honor. Her precision approach was one of the highlights of the entire day at Shadowmoss.

JLGA Member-Guest 
The JLGA Member-Guest was held on October 4th on a wonderful day of golf.  There was a full field of 72 golfers competing in a 27-hole competition, including 9-hole Better Ball, 9-hole Captain’s Choice, and an afternoon 9-hole Alternating Shot.  The gross winning member-guest team was Wade Wawner and Mark Wawner.  The net winners were J.T. Walters and Derek Stennett. And, T. A. Fulmer scored a Hole-In-One on Hole #11 to add to the festive day.  Congrats to all the winners.

JLGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESCHEDULED- NOVEMBER 1-2
The Club Championship was rescheduled to be played on Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd at the Muni.  The event remains open for registration to all JLGA members through October 27th.  

Cost: $40 per Player:  Includes range balls before play both days, prizes Sunday, and entry fees for division winners to SCGA Tournament of Champions.

• Each player will be responsible for paying green fees and cart fees (if applicable) each day of the competition.
• Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 17th at 11PM
• Round 1 pairings will be posted by Thursday, August 21st at 5PM.

Format:

• 36 hole stroke play by division
• Gross and Net (100% of index converted to playing handicap)
• Three Divisions:  Open (BlueTees), Senior (Gold Tees), Super Senior (Red Tees), and Ladies (Red Tees).  Tees are determined by age, but Men can opt to “play up” by notifying Preston Johnson before August 16th.
• Gross winners from Open (Blue Tees), Senior divisions (Golf Tees), and  Ladies (Red Tees) qualify to represent JLGA in SCGA Tournament of Champions. 

If anyone who is registered must withdraw for any reason, please contact Bob Speziale (spezcons@gmail.com), and he will arrange for a refund of your entry fee.  You can register by using the following link – Register for JLGA Club Championship

NOVEMBER JLGA BLITZ
The next JLGA event will be the 18-Hole Dave Nolan Annual Skins and Pins which is scheduled for play on Tuesday, November 11th, first tee time at 11:00 AM.  This is a cash skins and pins competition in honor of the late Dave Nolan.  The entry fee will be $20 cash payable at check-in at the Muni Clubhouse (greens fees and carts are paid separately).  Register for Dave Nolan Skins and Pins

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Chandler Mulkey qualified for the USGA Amateur Championship played at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, August 11-17.  Chandler was able to make it to the “City by the Bay” thanks to the generosity of many locals, including many JLGA members who contributed to a GoFundMe page to help defray his traveling expenses.

Wade Wawner was crowned the Champion of the 4th Annual SCGA Public Links Tournament held at the Muni, September 28-29th.  Wade was on fire over the weekend and finished with a 36-hole score of 134 (-10).

Tony Morelli finished in a tie for first in the Super Senior Division of the City Senior City Amateur Championship contested at the Muni, September 12-13th, with a 54-hole score of 227 (+11), but lost the tie breaker to finish in 2nd Place.

CITY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
The next competition in the City Championship Series will be the Johnny Adams Mixed Team Championship, scheduled to be played at the Muni on November 16-17th  Registration is open until October 31st.  Register for Johnny Adams Mixed Team Championship

YOU MAKE THE CALL
Your ball is in the fairway in a puddle of water- What are your options?

A- Your ball is in what the Rules call “temporary water.” You may play your ball as it lies or take free relief. You take free relief by finding the nearest point of complete relief where you are clear of the puddle and then drop your original ball or another ball away from the puddle and within one club-length of that point not nearer the hole (see Rule 16.1b). You may also take relief from a puddle of water if your ball is in the rough, a bunker, or on the putting green (see Rule 16.1c for the bunker or Rule 16.1d for the putting green), but you do not get relief from a puddle inside a penalty area.

Charleston Men’s Interclub
The Muni men headed to The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation on August 4th to compete in the monthly challenge.  The Muni Team had a solid day on the links, finishing in a tie for 4th place.  This leaves them in 8th place in the season-long competition.  The high scorers for the Muni team were R. Speziale, R. Bailey, and T. Chapman.  The next competition will be on Monday, September 15th, at Pine Forest Country Club.  The signup sheet is still posted in the Muni Clubhouse.

CALGA
The Muni Ladies traveled to Snee Farm Country Club on August 19th as CALGA players teed it up for the monthly competition.  With scorching temperatures and a course that played long, it was a true test of grit, patience, and skill. Despite the conditions, the ladies from The Muni showed up strong and left with impressive results.

Field Low Net
Lori Irizarry was in a 3-way tie to capture the Field Low Net with a winning score of 72.

First Flight
Jennifer O’Brien secured 1st Low Net in the flight with a score of 74.

Second Flight
Marie-Jose Gignac posted a 98 to earn 2nd Low Gross.

Robin Wannamaker also claimed 2nd Low Gross honors with a 98.

Trina Turberville added to the tally, scoring an 82 for 2nd Low Net.

The next CALGA event is the first day of the two-day Chris Schiable Classic on September 15th at Shadowmoss.  Contact Trina Turberville for more info at trinaturberville@gmail.com.

JLGA Member News- US Men’s Amateur- Chandler Mulkey and WSCGA Women’s Amateur- Jennifer O’Brien
Two of the JLGA faithful competed in regional and national events representing JLGA and the Muni.  Chandler Mulkey traveled to San Francisco to compete in the USGA Men’s Amateur Championship that was contested on the challenging Olympic Club.  Chandler fought valiantly but was unable to qualify for the match-play Championship Rounds. 

Jennifer O’Brien traveled to the Colleton River Club to compete in the 77th Women’s Amateur Championship.  Jennifer achieved a 4th-place finish in the Palmetto Division.

Congratulations to both Chandler and Jennifer for taking on the challenge of national and regional full-field competitions.  Give them a high five the next time you see them around the Muni!

JLGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 1-2
The JLGA Club Championship was thoroughly rained out over the August 23-24 weekend.  The torrential rains totalled over 9 inches at the Muni, causing the course to be closed until mid-day Sunday.  The competition has been rescheduled for the weekend of November 1-2.  Registration will be reopened for those who missed the deadline or could not compete in August.  The entry fee is $40.  If anyone who is registered must withdraw for any reason, please let Bob Speziale (spezcons@gmail.com) know, and he will arrange for a refund of your entry fee.  You can register by using the following link – https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlga25cc

JLGA 4-Player ABCD Captain’s Choice-September 9th Competition
Registration is still open for the monthly JLGA blitz.  The Captain’s Choice will be a 4-player team competition. The entry fee is $10.  Each team will be comprised of an A, B, C, and D player based on their GHIN Handicap Index.  This is a 9-hole competition with tee times starting at 4:00 PM.  Entries are still open using the following link.  https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlgacabcdapch25.

Rules of Golf Review– You Make the Call
With “preferred lies” in effect under wet weather rules, a player marked his ball, moved it a club-length, and played his shot without removing the marker.  Penalty????

Under Model Local Rule E-3, preferred lies does not require marking, as this ball is not being replaced, so the penalty for failing to remove the ball marker doesn’t apply to one that was not used to mark the spot of the ball to be lifted and replaced.

Men’s Interclub
The Muni Men travelled to Legend Oaks on May 5th for the monthly competition. The team was only able to tie for 10th place. T. Kornya and B. Speziale were the team’s high scorers.  The Muni team now stands in 10th place in the year-long competition.  The next match will be on June 23rd at Summerville.  There are still spots open for male golfers who would like to compete.  The sign-up sheet is posted in the Muni Clubhouse.

CALGA
The Muni ladies traveled to Legend Oaks on May 20th for the monthly competition.  The ladies were big winners again at Legend Oaks the results follow.

First Flight		SCORE
1st Low Gross	Jennifer O’Brien	91
1st Low Net	Kim CaraDonna	81
Second Flight		SCORE
2nd Low Net	Carol Davis-Muni	83
Third Flight		SCORE
2nd Low Gross	Trina Turberville	103

Fourth Flight		SCORE
2nd Low Gross	Ruth Yack	102

The next CALGA event will be will be at Crowfield Country Club on June 16th.  For more information please contact Trina Turberville, trinaturberville@gmail.com.

JLGA May Event- One Player Scramble

A field of 34 competed in the 9-Hole One-Player Scramble on Tuesday, May 21st. There were lots of stories “about the one that got away.” The winners are listed below.

1st Low Gross- Rickie Bailey

2nd Low Gross- Mark Haverstein 

3rd Low Gross – Billy Wise

4th Low Gross- Josh Moore

1st Low Net- Paul Kattawar

2nd Low Net- Matt Long

3rd Low Net- Robin Wannamaker

4th Low Net- Craig Condon

Congratulations to all the competitors and especially the prize winners.

The next JLGA competition will be the 3 Club Challenge on July 16th.  This will be a 9-Hole competition for which competitors will declare three (3) clubs and only three (3) clubs that they will use during the round.  No putters allowed.  Stay tuned for the round sign-up announcement in mid-June.

RULES TIP OF THE MONTH–
Ball played from putting green hits another ball in motion on the putting green (11.1b(2)/1)

A ball is a movable obstruction, including when it is in motion on the putting green. 

If it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball in motion played from the putting green accidentally hits another ball in motion on the putting green, the player must replay the stroke by playing the original ball or another ball from the spot where that stroke was made (see Rule 14.6). (Added January 2024)

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for a Prosperous and Healthy 2025!

Mens Interclub Results
The Muni Team had a big comeback playing the Interclub Matches at Rivertowne and a postponed match at Wescot this month.  The Muni Team traveled to Rivertowne on December 2nd for the monthly matches.  The Team had a dismal showing with only two players able to beat quota.  A. Hartsell and D. Steffens were the high scorers for the Muni Team that finished in 9th place at Rivertowne leaving the Team in 9th place for the year.

At the make-up match at Westcot, the Muni Team finished 5th in both competitions. High scorers for the Muni included A. Hartsell, L. Lee, and B. Rotundo at Wescott. The Muni Team finished the year in a 9th place tie in the season-long competition. The next matches will be on January 27, 2025, at Charleston National Golf Club. The sign-up sheets are posted in the Muni Clubhouse. All JLGA men’s members are eligible to play. 

Ladies CALGA Results
The Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association’s year-end scramble was played at Wescott Plantation.  The 2024 season of the Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association (CALGA) was one to remember for the talented women of The Muni. Their camaraderie, competitive spirit, and remarkable performances shone brightly throughout the year. From clutch putts to strategic play, the Muni women left their mark, dominating the leaderboard and demonstrating their passion for the game.

Final Results for Muni Women

• T3rd: Sue Gordon – 18 points
• T4th: Leslie Kalemjian – 16 points
• T6th: MJ Gignac – 12 points
• T7th: Kim Caradonna – 11 points
• T8th: Blanche George & Ruth Yack – 10 points
• T10th: Lynn Besancon, Kristin Biety, & Sue Tremont – 8 points
• T11th: Mary Sudzina – 7 points
• T12th: Marti Clayton – 6 points
• T13th: Kathy Clark – 5 points
• T14th: Pamela Kennedy & Terry Rickson – 4 points
• T15th: Dorothy Aimar, Sandi Becka, & Lee Harper – 3 points
• T16th: Scooter Barnet, Carol Davis, Jennifer O’Brien, & Trina Tuberville – 2 points

The Muni women’s achievements this season are a testament to their dedication, skill, and love for the sport. Their collective effort not only brought individual accolades but also strengthened the sense of community and teamwork that defines The Muni.

As the 2024 CALGA season wraps up, the women of The Muni can take pride in their incredible performances and look forward to building on this success in the seasons to come. Congratulations to all the players for an outstanding year!

The next CALGA event will be at Crowfield Golf Club on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mark your calendars for another exciting day of camaraderie and competition! Contact Trina Turberville at trinaturberville@gmail.com about the next competition.  Attached is the 2025 schedule.

JLGA “Toys for Tots” Tournament
The annual “Toys for Tots” Tournament was contested on December 5th.  There was a field of 20 golfers who competed on a lovely day at the Muni.  The winners follow.

Low Gross- Larry Lee
Second Low Gross- Cory Crews

First Low Net- Rudy Allaire
Second Low Net- Bernie Rotundo

Congrats to all the winners and thanks to all who competed in the 2024 JLGA events.  The 2025 schedule is attached and will start with a competition in February.  Stay tuned for the invitation to register

JLGA Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the JLGA was on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00PM at the Muni Clubhouse. The dues for 2025 will stay at $50.  Be on the lookout for your invitation to renew your registration.

Annual Housekeeping
You must renew your JLGA membership to maintain your GHIN continuously through 2025.  The membership fee remains at $50 for 2025.  Remember to renew as soon as you get the notice.  All members have until March 31st to renew and not lose continuous GHIN privileges.  Remember each GHIN account must be associated with a unique email address. If you wish to pay with cash or check, you must complete a renewal application available at the Muni Clubhouse to submit with your dues payment.  The renewal link is https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlga25.

Rules of Golf Update for 2025

Rule 10:

Rule 10.2:

10.2b/1 – Use of Self-Standing Putter for Alignment Help is Not Allowed

Provided a self-standing putter conforms to the Equipment Rules, it may be used to make a stroke (Rule 4.1a(1)). But the player (or their caddie) is not allowed to set such a putter down to get help in any way that would breach Rule 10.2b.

For example, the player must not set the putter down in a standing position right behind or right next to the spot where the ball lies on the putting green to show the line of play or to help the player in taking their stance for the stroke in breach of Rule 10.2b(3). (Reinstated January 2025)

10.2b(3)/1 – Setting Clubhead on Ground Behind Ball to Help the Player Take a Stance is Allowed

Rule 10.2b(3) does not allow a player to set down an object (such as an alignment rod or a golf club) to help the player take a stance.

However, this prohibition does not prevent a player from positioning their clubhead behind the ball, such as when a player stands behind the ball and places the clubhead perpendicular to the line of play and then, while still holding the club, walks around from behind the ball to take their stance. (Reinstated January 2025)

Men’s Interclub
The Muni Team traveled to Shadowmoss on October 7th for the monthly competition. The Muni team placed 5th at the Shadowmoss matches.  The high scores for the Muni were carded by B. Rotundo, B. Livingston, and T. Kornya.  The Muni Team now sits in 10th place in the season-long competition.  The next matches will be played at Dunes West Golf & River Club on November 4th.  There are still roster spots open.  Sign up on the registration form posted in the Muni Clubhouse.

Ladies CALGA
The opening round of the CALGA Chris Schiable Classic kicked off with fantastic competition as 80 women gathered to compete for the title. The tournament format involves counting the low 4 net scores from each club, which carry over to the final round scheduled for November 11 at Dunes West.

The Muni Ladies brought their A-game, securing a 12-stroke lead with an impressive combined score of 289! Lori Irizarry shone on the course, shooting a net 69 to claim the top spot. Robin Wannamaker followed closely, finishing second overall with a net 70. Jennifer O’Brien also put in a strong performance, ending the day 8th overall with a net 73. Leslie Kalemjian rounded out the top four, finishing 16th with a net 77.

With the Muni Ladies showing incredible consistency, they’ve set the stage for an exciting final round. Best of luck to all competitors as they prepare for the November showdown

Member-Guest Results
The JLGA Member-Guest was played on Saturday, October 12th.  There was a record field of 80 players (40 members and 40 guests). It was a great day for 27 holes of golf utilizing 3 9-hole formats- better ball, 2-golfer captain’s choice, and alternating shot.  The overall gross winners were Baxter Culler and Brian Horton.  

JLGA 1st Annual Match Play Challenge Results
The JLGA Match Challenge that began in March, was a double-elimination event.  The competition started with 32 players.  Over the past 7 months a total of 47 matches were played.  The championship match was played on Wednesday, October 16th.  Ricky Bailey prevailed over Steve Agazzi to take the Championship Belt.  Ricky was undefeated in his 5 matches to claim the prized title of Match Play Champ.

Prizes were awarded to all competitors from the quarter-finals on.  

Match Play Champion- Ricky Bailey
Medalist- Steve Agazzi
Semifinalist- John Kouten
Quarterfinalists- Garrett Glaze and Brandon Muir 

November JLGA Blitz- Dave Nolan Memorial Skins; November 12
The Dave Nolan Memorial Skins will be played on November 12th with tee times starting at 11:00 AM. This is an 18-hole pins and skins competition.  Please register in advance.  The buy-in will be $20 cash payable when you check in on November 12th at the Muni.  You can register through the Jenkins Links website or by using the following GGID-www.golfgenius.com/ggid/ep6ccr/register

Members In the News
Congratulations to Steve Agazzi on winning the City Senior Amateur!  Steve shot an impressive score of +7;  72, 75, 76 – 224 over the 3-day tournament. He has served as the Golf Course Superintendent at the Charleston Municipal Course since 2020. He began playing golf at the age of 13 and even played on the College of Charleston golf team.

Warren Peper won the Super Senior Championship after a two hole playoff with JLGA member Wade Wawrner carding a -1, 223 for the City Am. Warren has now won all three of the City Senior Golf competitions.  An impressive record to own!

Chandler Mulkey qualified for the SCGA Mid-Amateur placing 7th in the field with a 54-hole total of -1, 215 that was played at Fripp Island Resort over the weekend of October 4-6. This qualified Chandler to move onto the USGA Mi-Amateur that was played at Kinlock Country Club, Midlothian, VA.  Chandler was not able to qualify for the match play concluding rounds.

Chandler Mulkey (Johns Island) captured the 3rd Annual Public Links Championship with a final round score of eight under par 64 (tying the Muni course record) and tournament total of 133 (-9). Mulkey has now claimed two of the first three editions of this young championship. Mulkey defeated Levi Joiner (Prosperity) on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff 

Men’s Interclub
The Muni Interclub Team competed in the matches at Legend Oaks on May 13th. The Muni Team had a disappointing outcome at Legend Oaks, finishing 9th. The Muni has now dropped to 8th place in the yearlong competition. Top finishers for the Muni were B. Nitkewicz, J. DeStefano, and T. Kornya.  Nitkewicz also posted a closest to the pin on Hole #17. Bob also won the Skin for the 17th hole by sinking the birdie putt.  The next Men’s Interclub matches will be at Summerville Country Club on June 10th at 8:30 AM.  The sign-up sheet is posted in the Muni Clubhouse.

Ladies CALGA
The JLGA Muni ladies dominated the field in the recent CALGA tournament at Legend Oaks, May 21. We saw some fantastic performances from the women representing Muni. 

Leslie Kalemjian – Field Low Net Winner with a score of 72. 

Kristen Biety and Kim Caradonna –  Tied 1st Flight Low Net Winner with a score of 76. 

Pamela Kennedy – 1st Flight, 2nd Low Gross Winner with a score of 91. 

Terry Rickson – 1st Flight, 2nd Low Net Winner with a score of 80.

Dottie Aimar – 3rd Flight, 1st Low Net Winner with a score of 76. 

Sara Murphy – 4th Flight, 2nd Low Gross Winner with a score of 102. 

Blanche George – 4th Flight, 2nd Low Net Winner with a score of 83. 

Sue Gordon – 5th Flight, 1st Low Gross Winner with a score of 102. 

Marti Clayton – 5th Flight, 2nd Low Gross Winner with a score of 105. 

Congratulations to all the winners! And get ready to cheer many of them on in the Women’s City Amateur! The next CALGA competition will be a medal format at Santee Cooper Golf Club on June 25th starting at 9:30 AM.  Contact Trina Tuberville for more details- trinaturberville@gmail.com

One Player Scramble Results

The JLGA Monthy event- One Player Scramble was played on May 21st.  A solid field tried this new format for JLGA with the following results.

Player	Place	Score
Dick Greene	1st Low Gross	64 (Match of Cards)
Travis Callahan	2nd Low Gross	64
Billy Wise	3rd Low Gross	65
Bill Watt	1st Low Net	62
Ann Gustafson	2nd Low Net	63
Fitz Coker	3rd Low Net	64

Congrats to all the winners.  Now on the the June Blitz.

JLGA June Blitz- ABCD Captains Choice- June 29th
The June Blitz will take place on June 29th.  It will be an 18-hole ABCD Captain’s Choice with tee times starting at 3:00 PM.  This will be a four player team event with each team comprised of an A, B, C, and D player.  Registration is now open through the Jenkins Links website or the following link.  https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlgacapschoice.

Caddies Are Back at the Muni 
The WGA Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship Foundation is again joining with the Muni to offer caddies for weekend play.  The program offers youngsters a chance to be involved in golf and qualify for a college scholarship to advance their college aspirations.  The Foundation pays the caddie fee so the only cost to the play is a tip.

• Local golfers should pay a minimum gratuity of $20 to their caddie.
• Caddies can carry, push a cart or fore-caddie.
• All caddies receive credit toward a potential Evans Scholarship.
• During the school season, caddies are available only on Saturdays and Sundays.
   

To schedule a caddie, please call or text Mike Hepner at (843)364-1884.

InterClub
The Muni InterClub team traveled to Crowfield Country Club on April 1st to compete.  Unfortunately, the team did not have its best day. Only two players exceeded their quota to finish in the top 25, B. Nitkewicz and D. Steffens.  The team finished in sixth (6) place for the match.  That leaves the Muni Team in 6th place for the season.  The next matches will be played at Legend Oaks Country Club on Monday, May 13th with tee times starting at 9:00 AM.

CALGA
The Muni Ladies Golf Team competed in CALGA on April 8th at Coosaw Creek, showcasing strong performances across various flights. Here’s a summary of our winning Ladies:

• Flight 1: Leslie Kalamejian clinched 1st place gross, while Kim Caradonna secured 2nd place net.
• Flight 4: Blanche George earned a commendable 2nd place net.
• Flight 5: Lynn Besancon took home the top spot in gross, and Mary Sudzina followed closely with 2nd place net.
• Flight 6: Sue Tremont won 1st place net, and Sue Gordon captured 2nd place gross.

Congratulations to all the participants for their outstanding achievements and sportsmanship!

The next CALGA tournament will be on May 21st at Legend Oaks Country Club. Interested ladies should contact Trina Tuberville at trinaturberville@gmail.com.

JLGA April Blitz- 9 Hole Par 3 Competition
The 9 Hole Par 3 competition was played on April 16th at the Muni.  A field of 30 players took on the Muni front 9 set up as par 3 holes.  This was a 4-player team event with the front nine set up as all par 3 holes.  It was a team-scoring event using the aggregate score for all players in the 4-some. The results follow:

	Name	Aggregate Score
1st Place Team	F. Coker, B. Henderson, R.Nitewicz, T. Bianchi	137
2nd Place Team	J. Polk, R.Bailey, A.Gustafson, M. Barnette	141
3rd Place Team	C. Crews, B. Blankenbaker, M. Long, B. Ross	141

Congrats to the winning team.

May JLGA Blitz- One Player Scramble
The May JLGA event will take place on May 21st with tee times starting at 3:00 PM. The scramble will be an individual medal event in which each player will be allowed to play two balls for every shot and take the best result until the ball is holed.  Prizes will be awarded for top low gross and low net at 80% of playing handicap.  The tee times start at 3:00 PM.  Registration is open through the JLGA website at https://jenkinslinksga.org/event-schedule/

Muni Caddie Program
Don’t forget that there will be caddies available on weekends for your use.  The program at the Muni is in conjunction with the WGA Chick Evans Scholars Foundation. All caddies are paid $40.00 per 18 holes by the Evans Scholars Foundation.

• Local golfers should pay a minimum gratuity of $20 to their caddie.
• Caddies can carry, push a cart or fore-caddie.
• All caddies receive credit toward a potential Evans Scholarship.
• During the school season, caddies are available only on Saturdays and Sundays.

To schedule a caddie, please call or text Mike Hepner at (843)364-1884.

GHIN Continuation for 2024 
If you have not paid your 2024 JLGA dues by March 31st, your GHIN will become inactive.  Go on-line through the Jenkins LInks GA website and renew your membership today.

Charleston Mens InterClub
The March Interclub matches at Coosaw Creek scheduled for March 4th were postponed until July 15th due to poor course conditions.  The next Interclub matches will be on April 1st at Crowfield Country Club beginning at 8:30 AM.  The roster has been completed for these matches.

Muni Ladies at Rivertowne Country Club CALGA Event
As winter decided to give us one last chilly embrace, the Muni ladies weren’t deterred. Rivertowne Country Club hosted an enthralling display of skill and camaraderie, with 24 fierce competitors from our team. Among the stars, Kristen Biety and Terry Rickson clinched a fantastic 2nd low gross in the first flight.  Leslie Kalemjian and Blanche George won low net, flight two. Jen O’Brien and Mary Sudzina made a striking duo, securing 2nd low net in the same flight. Harper Lee and Sandi Becka dominated the 3rd flight winning low gross, while Ruth Yack and Mariejosee Gignac tied for low net.  In the 4th flight, Trina Turberville and Sue Tremont tied for 2nd low net. And, wrapping up the victories, Sue Gordon and Kathy Clark brought home the low gross for the 5th flight.

A hearty congratulations to all our Muni ladies! Your resilience and talent continue to inspire. The ladies will play the next CALGA Tournament at Coosaw Creek on April 8th. Here’s to many more successes on the greens!

JLGA Match Play Challenge Begins
The new competition for 2024 was fully subscribed with 32 members ready to play a double elimination match play tournament over the next two months. The first round began March 18th.  Looking forward to healthy competition for the field.

JLGA April Blitz-  9-Hole Par 3 Team Event-April 16th
The 9-Hole Par 3 team event is back again this year.  Registration opened last week for the first 40 golfers who register.  The event will involve playing the front 9 at the Muni with each hole set up as a par 3.  Teams will be paired by including A, B, C, and D level players on each team.  The winning team will have the lowest aggregate gross score for the 4 players.

WGA Caddie Program Restarts at the Muni
The caddie program at the Muni that was started in 2022 in conjunction with the Western Golf Association Chick Evans Foundation has begun 2024 operations.  Caddies will be available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday play.  The caddie fee is paid by the WGA Chick Evans Foundation.  All that is asked of the player is to honor a caddie with a tip.  Caddies can be arranged through the link on the Jenkins Links website https://jenkinslinksga.org/charleston-municipal-youth-caddie-program/

JLGA Kickoff Classic
The first scheduled JLGA competition for 2024 was held on February 24th.  The full field of 40 members competed in a stroke play event that was open to all members.  Prizes were awarded for top low-gross and low-net finishers and VP Rich Bull also ran a complementary cash skins game.  The winners are listed below. Congrats to Fitz Coker- 1st low gross and Ricky Bailey- 1st low net for topping the field.

Player	Score	Place
Fitz Coker	77	Ist Low Gross
Benny Mosiman	83	2nd Low Gross
Mark Havenstein	83	3rd Low Gross
Coty Wilerson	85	4th Low Gross
Tony Morelli	86	5th Low Gross
Ricky Bailey	71	Ist Low Net
Brian Livingston	74	2nd Low Net
Christian Chambers	77	3rd Low Net
Bill Blankenbaker	78	4th Low Net
Jerry Wise	78	5th Low Net
Closest to Pin
Fitz Coker	Hole #8	12’6″
Anne Gustafson	Hole #14	9’6″
Skins
Tony Morelli	Hole #2	Eagle
Jerry Wise	Hole #3	Birdie
Don McNeal	Hole #4	Birdie
Rich Bull	Hole #11	Birdie
Brian Compton	Hole #14	Birdie
Fitz Coker	Hole #18	Birdie