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)