Interclub
The Muni Team competed in the February Interclub Tournament at The Muni on February 6th. It was a gorgeous day on a bit of a wet track and the scores showed it. The Muni Team scored a 4th Place finish to move into a 1st-place tie with Charleston National and Crowfield. The top scorers for Muni were Rich Bull, Bob Mullen, and Fitz Coker. The next Interclub Tournament is at Coosaw Creek Country Club on Monday, March 6th at 10:00 AM. The roster sheet is posted at the Muni Clubhouse. So, sign up if you want to play.
Results of the February Blitz
The February Blitz was held on Thursday, March 16th. The first event of 2023 was an ABCD Scramble. In this format, the team includes four players from each playing category based on their handicaps. An A player typically has a single-digit handicap. In the scramble format, all players hit from the tee and the best shot is chosen. Then all players hit from that location. This process continues until the ball is holed. The winning teams are listed below.
1st Place
Mark Swinson
Alex Hartsell
Tony Bianchi
2nd Place
Jack Stone
Pat Harrington
Trina Turberville
JLGA Monthly Blitz for March
The March event will be a Tuesday Blitz. The format will be an 18-Hole Captains Choice tournament. Tee times start at 12:00 PM on March 28th. This promises to be a fun event and a chance to get to know some members. The registration fee is $10 (a credit card fee is added for online registrations). To register click or post in your browser- https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/trczmm. You can also now register by going through the JLGA Website.
Join JLGA on Facebook
Jenkins Links Golf Association has a Facebook page. For those of you who are active on FB, join the JLGA FB page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1797367643860246. Please post and interact with the rest of the Charleston golf community.
Caddies Are Now Available at the Muni
An extension of the Chick Evans Caddie Program has been instituted at the Muni. Golfers can support Charleston Muni’s youth caddie program by booking a caddie.
A base caddie fee of $40 and lunch will be provided by the Western Golf Association. The WGA asks golfers to tip for good service. (Recommended tip for a good job for 18 holes is $20)
Through the Evans Scholars Foundation, the Charleston Muni youth caddies could have a chance to qualify for a full tuition and housing scholarship to one of the partner universities. Improve your game, and help grow and support the Charleston golf community by taking a caddie today!
Youth caddies are available for weekend rounds of golf. To book caddies; Contact Kyle Peters at kapst33@mail.rmu.edu.
See you at the Muni!